Where on Earth Is the Sun Hid Away?

July 16, 2008

I was always an avid fan of the rainy season and the -ber months, when the weather is cold for most of the day, not a lot of sunshine penetrating through the thick clouds. My favorite thing to do on rainy days is to curl up and read a book until I fall asleep. Coffee and hot chocolate seem more delicious on rainy days. I would sip it from my favorite coffee mug, delighting in the warmth it brings to my mouth and stomach. Mum also used to make sopas or champorado for breakfast when the weather is wet and cold, and my brother and I would slurp them down in no time.

Though I sometimes curse the rain for soaking my socks and jeans on my way to and from the office, I still prefer them to sweat-soaked blouses or shirts and me stinking already when my day has even barely begun. I’d rather be drenched in rainwater than sweat like a pig. On a superficial side, I also like wet and cold weather because I like wearing jackets, sweaters and coats. I have a corduroy coat, and that is my favorite. On an artistic side, if you will, I like gloomy days more because they’re more conducive, at least for me, for churning out creative works like prose or poetry or whatnot. It’s also more conducive to introspection and reflection.

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