The peace and harmony of rain Options

[*mipadi*]

Having (finally) finished mastering a DVD for a professor's lecture, I am currently sitting in a study area of my university's library, waiting for the professor to come. There is a massive thunderstorm outside. My library has an open, central spiral staircase granting access to all five levels. This atrium is topped with an arched glass roof.

Sitting here, I've found that the sound of the rain hammering the roof, as well as the flashes of light in the background, have a peaceful effect. It's very rhythmic and relaxing. Today was what most would call a dreary day, but I've always liked cloudy, even stormy days—the sense of impending rain builds a palpable tension, and when the rain finally comes, it's with a soothing release of stress. It's been a long week, but I'm quite delighted with the outcome.

How do you feel about rain? Do you prefer sunshine or stormy weather? Or do you like something different, like snow or hail? Does the weather alter your sense of how you feel about the world?

[hi-C]

I'm scared of thunder and lightning so I dislike stormy weather. (Really I am scared of thunder and lightning)

Me too. One time last year, actually, it was my first weekend as a college student, and there was this really wicked thunderstorm going and I lived on the top floor of my dorm (there are 16). It was terrifying, I've never heard anything that loud in my life.

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I like rain, sometimes, it all depends on how I feel at the time. When I worked at Six Flags last summer, I prayed for rain. Rain caused the rides to close down, as well as cool off everything. Also, rain is nice when you have someone special to share the experience with *shhhhh* I also like rain in short spurts, not an all day thing. It gets tiresome after awhile.