Rainy Days = No Excuses

Today in Northern Cali we have an atmospheric river/bomb cyclone. Needless to say lots and lots of rain with some gusty gale force winds. This type of weather would have depressed me living back in upstate NY, where I spent the majority of my life, but that’s because 25 out of 30 days you have gloomy, dark, rainy or snowy days. I will take the “once in a blue moon” dreary day here.

Besides it simplifies things.

• Getting ready is faster without makeup. Not going anywhere. Staying put. The dogs and my sweet hubby don’t mind if I go “au naturelle.”

• Errands can wait.

• Saving gas.

• In super comfy clothes. You’re probably wondering if I shower? YES, Silly. I work better clean and just plain feel better. Grubby never was my scene. I was one of those rare college girls who wore jewelry, heels, makeup, and dresses. I just felt more together.

• I just stocked up on tea. Warm beverages help.

• I don’t walk the dogs in the pouring rain, so again that saves me 90 minutes. I know I’m a Dog Lady, but my abhorrence for rain is much more cat-like.

• I admit to wanting to curl up by the fire with a good book or a feel-good Christmas movie. I will resist!

• The dogs are super snoozy. Again, I need to resist snuggling those fur babies.

  The rain is peaceful, and here in California we need the rain.

So here I am, in front of the computer, ready to write. I do love my job.