By Sarah Lynn (Residence Advisor-Kwakiutl House)
Yes, this month, this rainy, rainy month, is not the brightest, or most exciting of the year. And of course I pick the sunniest week ever to write this article. However, I have faith that the rain will return, and November blues will come creeping back. But! There are many ways to embrace Raincouver, and have a grand old time.
- Jump In Puddles
Let me tell you, this is one of the best stress-relieving, laugh inducing activities to do in the rain. Have a competition: who can jump in the most puddles? Or who can stay the most dry, whilst getting your friends the most damp. Throw on your yellow wellies and find the biggest puddle. Speaking from experience, it certainly adds a ray of sunshine to a grey day.
- Rain Tan
This embrace of the rain is not for the faint of heart, and I would suggest a warmer day to try it out. Make an adventure down to the beach (the rainy view often sets a mysterious, eerie vibe), and just lie in the rain. It takes some getting used to, and a series of flinches will occur, but smile, and work that rain tan later in the day.
- Own a pretty umbrella
The number of black and navy blue umbrellas bobbing down Main Mall just contributes to the dreary mood on campus. In order to stand out against the crowd, I suggest you paint your own! The second best option would be animal inspired. When I owned an umbrella with puppies all over it, I was excited for the rain…who wouldn’t be!?
- Dance.
Now there are two different dances to do in the rain.
- a) The rain dance: brought on by a sudden urge to give up being dry and challenge your inner rain warrior. Also quite similar to movie scenes.
- b) The sun dance: Putting your heart and soul to a dance to bring on the sunshine. This includes joyous flailing and twirling.
- Know that it’s snowing somewhere
When it’s raining, I watch this and remember that everything will be fine soon!
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