All of the UK is underwater. Well, not all-- but much of it is. While early predictions suggesting that a months worth of rain would fall were a bit high, recent reports have totals at about a half-months worth in some areas (some places in the East Midlands are reporting upwards of 20 millimeters). There are varying reports of victims of the storm. One Welsh girl, 17, apparently died of hypothermia-- in addition, there were 5 others reported dead over the rest of the 'kingdom.'
Curiously, here on the east coast of the States also has a nice bit of rainy weather as Hurricane Hannah made her big ol' way through. Hurricane season is in full swing, as a slew of storms have made or will make their way up the east coast or through the already 'war-torn' Gulf Coast. A friend of mine who lives in Beaumont, TX (right in the path of any hurricane aiming for Texas) is rather unexcited about the onslaught of hurricanes waiting to ruin his various trips throughout Texas and trips to happy hours in Beaumont ("There are like 5,000 hurricanes out there waiting to fuck us right now.")
I must say I enjoy rain. There's something about it is comforting and beautiful at the same time. Plus, who doesn't enjoy the smell of petrichor? I suppose my love of rain and the like are a positive trait to have as I head to the Democratic Republic of Rain, England. Although it is worth noting that while I do enjoy rain, i don't really enjoy being wet all the time. Earlier this year I spent a few weeks on a study abroad in Ireland and literally the entire trip I was soggy. It didn't detract from the experience of being there, though.
We shall see how well I handle the wonderful world of Raintown, UK. Hopefully it will go well!
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