…Rain, Rain, go away, come again
another day...
Hello Peeps! It’s so great to back again! I especially love
this period because the weather is getting cooler and the dreaded rains are
here! I’m sure there’s no true Lagos worker that loves the raining season, much
as we want to romanticize it. I remember a particular day last year…
My day started at 5am, I looked up to the sky as I was ready
to go and the stars were out in full force, taking that as a sign that it won’t
rain (at least till I get to work o)
I set out with my foldable umbrella and ballet shoes, I got to the bus-stop and
boarded the bus for work. Still enjoying the fact that I got a bus easily I put
on my earphones and listened to some much needed gospel songs.
I faintly heard the first rumble just as we got to the start
of the third mainland bridge. Removing my earphones I listened again as I
scanned the darkening sky…shoo, see this
rain o! The next clap of thunder came with gazillions lightening flashes.
Before we got off the bridge it had started raining cats and dogs! Na so the fine bus wey I enter start to dey
leak! I had to open my umbrella inside the bus to stop the dirty rain water
that leaked through the rusted roof of the bus. By the time I finally made it
to work, I was dragging my left foot because my ballet shoes went ballet on me
the minute I stepped on the flooded roads, my trusty foldable also did what it
was advertised for doing; folded as the strong winds tore at it, so drenched
from head to toe, shivering from cold and walking on one shoe, I finally made
it to the office. I sat there having a pity party as my colleague loaned me her
warm sweater and I waited for my clothes to dry sipping on a huge mug of Milo.
Yes, that’s just an ordinary rainy day in Lasgidi.
This year, I’m better prepared o! I have bought a bigger umbrella and plastic
sandals that are rain proof! Yes ke,
any independent corporate naija babe knows that image is everything; I carry a
second blouse to work, just in case the one I’m wearing gets wet...lol
Abeg enjoy the season as it unfolds! Happy raining season
joor!
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