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I have never in my life been rained on so much.

When I left for work this morning, there was a mild little... oh, a hard mist, I'd say. A tiny drizzle at the worst. I wanted to go back for my umbrella and a warmer shirt, but I didn't want to miss the early bus since I was finally on schedule for it.

The early bus never showed up, and the rain just kept getting worse. But still, no big deal, right? I'm a Seattle-ite, I think - a little rain will not kill me.

By the time I got off the second bus at campus, 'a little rain' had become a downpour - HUGE drops of rain the likes of which I have rarely seen, pounding down everywhere, making the pavement look like it's boiling. By the time I got to the building where I work, I was absolutely drenched. My pants are soaked up to the upper thigh, my hair is soaked, my socks are wet, and just as I was getting to the building it got so bad that the water dripping into my eyes was making it nearly impossible for me to keep my eyes open, because of my contacts getting messed up.

I've 'borrowed' one of the sweaters from the lost and found, and I think I'll be doing the same with an umbrella on the way home. I look like a drowned cat. And I need tea, desperately.

Date: 2005-06-22 04:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zinjadu.livejournal.com
Damn, so you were caught out in that. I'd hoped you wouldn't be. =/

Date: 2005-06-22 04:41 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] rivendellrose.livejournal.com
I was getting out of the 44 right when it started getting really bad, and just in front of By George when it turned into just buckets. It was funny until my contacts started acting up. *g*

I'm just glad this sweater was here. And also that I didn't do something stupid like try to wear mascara this morning.

You didn't get caught in it, did you?

Date: 2005-06-22 04:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zinjadu.livejournal.com
Ah. Wheeee.

No, I missed it. Though when I was almost back it started to rain heavy, fat drops. I think I was pelted in the eye once. XD

Date: 2005-06-22 04:57 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] rivendellrose.livejournal.com
Yeah - I lost a bunch of my makeup and walked from the middle of Red Square to the door of Mary Gates with my eyes squinted up, alternating which was kept open, because I was afraid I'd lose a contact. I'd just started a new pair this morning, so there was no way I was gonna lose one!

Date: 2005-06-22 04:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spazzychic.livejournal.com

Same thing for me.

Left the ID... little spitty, but not bad.

By the time I arrived at work, SPLASHY SPLASHY!

Date: 2005-06-22 04:42 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] rivendellrose.livejournal.com
Yup! So much fun. We must leave for work at almost exactly the same time. Either that or it takes just long enough for weather to get from the ID to Greenlake or vice versa to hit us both perfectly. *Laughs*

Date: 2005-06-23 12:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gurny.livejournal.com
I was in such a hurry leaving the house this morning I didn't bring a raincoat, so I ended up very drenched most of the day too. I hope you found some hot tea.

Date: 2005-06-23 12:24 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] rivendellrose.livejournal.com
Oh no!

Yeah, I did. And I wore the sweater home, so I wasn't cold on the way back, at least. I'd stupidly assumed that since it was warm yesterday, it'd be fairly warm today, too. See if I make that assumption again anytime soon...

Got your message from the day before yesterday, by the way - I'm sorry, my cellphone's been off a lot, and then I accidentally put it in manner mode and forgot to take it off, so I completely missed your call.

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