There seems to be a running belief that in Australia it doesnt rain. This is complete bollocks! It just rarely rains, usually when it does, you have to wait months to see another drop. Coming from England, a lot of people over say "Mate, you must love it here with all the sunshine" I tend to respond with "Not really, I miss the rain". TO anyone in a country where it rains fairly often, this will sound very strange, how could I not love the sunshine, well its not because I hate the sun, its because you get bored with the same weather all the time. Between November and March, you will be lucky to see more than a few clouds, let alone rain. Every single day, hot, dry weather which you get very sick of, especially someone like me who sweats at anything in double digits! Its awful to try and go on dates with people.
The last few years over here we have seen very little rain, each year it seems to get less and less, thankfully this year has been a bit different. We have seen more rain in the last few weeks than most of last year, the dams are filling up, the plants are actually green and I have found my mental fortitude reenergised because of it. I absolutely love being able to sit here and listen to music while the rain hammers on the window and the wind howls through gaps in the windows. I can wear what I want, I am not sweating and best of all, I can enjoy eating hot food!
Why dont I just move somewhere that there is a cooler climate? Well I can assure you that its been on my mind. Having moved between England and Australia a few times now, its definitely something I could do. I think the main thing is that I have now made some roots over here, I have two beautiful daughters, I have a good job with options of promotion, I have a new car which I need to pay off and all up, its not a bad life here. I just really wish it was cooler a little longer here. At least I have A/C at work!
Often there is an easy option to getting what you want, sadly its never easy to achieve. One thing I know about myself is that I can stand against the oncoming hordes and I have the strength of my friends and ancestors backing me. With that I can stand against anything. I hope that any of you out there who are feeling alone know that when you look around, there are always people with you and helping you fight your battles. If you cant see them, message me and you will have at least one.
Blessed be brothers and sisters, in this world of madness, know I will stand beside you.
