Storms

The weather can be an unpredictable force of mother nature.  It can bring us sun, rain, snow, and other natural disasters.  Recently the weather has been a little, how can I put it, bi-polar in Joplin.  For a while we had sun shine and warm weather, but this week the weather has decided to unleash all the water the sky could possibly hold.  It has literally been pouring rain, non stop for days.  I personally love the rain.  I think it's calming, soothing, and the perfect addition to a great night's sleep.  I really enjoyed these storms. Not only did they help me to relax and sleep well, they were some pretty neat storms.  The lighting was like a light show in the sky all night long.  Every bolt of lightning was bright, intense, and unique.  I have never seen lightning like this before.  Every bolt literally went straight down.  I can only imagine how many things were struck by lightning over the last couple of nights.  It was so cool.  The only bad addition to these storms was the fact that I had to walk to class in it.  I really dislike rain a lot, when I have to walk long distances in it.  Thankfully I was well prepared and had my rain jacket along with an umbrella.  The storms were no match for me in the end.  I was also impressed by these storms.  I have never in my life seen as much water as I have in the last couple of days.  Literally it was like Noah's ark all over again.  I thought I was going to have to buy a canoe and row my way to classes with all the water that was gathering up on the streets.  There were literally small lakes and rivers running through the middle of MSSU's campus.  I was about ready to float down the one right out back behind the dorms and cafeteria.  It was insane how much water was building up everywhere, over hours.  It was ridiculous, and I had about had it with the rain.  I really didn't want to worry about hydroplaning when I drove somewhere and wrecking into a ditch; it wasn't on my agenda for the week.  Now the storms have stopped, and I'm a little depressed, because I love a good storm, but hopefully now the cold will go away and be warm at last.  I have never been more ready for summer than I am this year.  The weather has been so bi-polar, warm one day, cold the next, and I'm tired of being teased.  I'm ready to feel the warm sun on my skin, windows down, music blaring and shades on.  It has been a long time since I have been comforted by the summer sun, and I think it's about due time for some more.  So as I leave I ask the weather gods, to please stop this insanity of cold and rainy days, and bring us the wonderful, joyous summer sunshine and golden rays.  I would be very much obliged. 

Love & Peace