So, it’s a rainy Monday.
There are moments when rain makes me nostalgic and I want it never stops.
There are moments when I wish it never rains on a crazy week day or a on a busy weekend.
But, there are also another type of a day – when I can order a cup pf cappuccino and write a post sitting in a beautiful cafeteria, of course without missing the pittar patter outside . Yes , life is good when it offers tiny surprises. Just like it did today.
Rain reminds me of my crazy fights with Dad who never let me walk in the rain- he was always protecting me from germs , bacteria, cold and fever . 🙂
Rain reminds me of rainy days in school , my beautiful rain coats , flowery umbrellas and many many rainbows.
During growing up years , rainy days were my favorite for another reason – fritters for evening snacks , and “khichdi” ( something close to “Paella” to “rice and lentil soup” ) for dinner from Mom’s kitchen. Those things were season special and that’s how the wait for rain was special.
Occasionally,we had those little family special celebrations during cloudy weekends . Mom would play guitar , sing a song. Sometimes ,we would listen to Raag Malhar without understanding a single thing . Her voice and the sound of rain – made wonderful memories. 🙂
She is the candle bearer of arts and music in our science loving family.
She still sings , It rains still. Only I am away !
Nostalgia is like that . Sometimes ,places and people do not change . Some stories happen everyday without having you in it . You are somewhere else , being the protagonist of some new story , busy in creating other memories. 🙂
————How is your Monday so far? Is it sunny or cloudy? Do you love rain?—————–
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20 responses to “When It Rains.”
I love the rain….
Loved it. 🙂 Cant thank you enough .:)
Mine was cloudy and rainy. so u gettinga feel of Indian monsoon in US..ME too:) I love the rains and enjoy reading, writing and, of course, lotsa chais and cappucino::)
Wow! Those are good habits . 🙂 I love walking in the rain and love falling sick after that ! 😀 Thank you for the readership and comment.
Loved reading your memories. Written very beautifully. Khichdi saathe Ilish maachh bhaja bhole gechoho? I still love standing in rain.
Ki bhalo laglo eta pore..:) .Yes, Khichdi + Ilish Fry + Onion Pakoda + Tea = = One Beautiful Rainy Day… 😀 Thank you Thank you 😀
papod bhaja, Beguni, mochar chop…. the list is unending my dear.
Mochar Chop , Phool Kopir Shingara , Ilish Paturi + Hot white Rice , Totamo Raisin Chutney , Chingri Maach-er Malaikari ..:( So true , it can never end! :D..
No one can beat Bengali when it comes to variety of food. Write a post about it. Now I can’t eat so will enjoy reading it.
So true. Our food , indo-chinese food from our city , anglo-indian food..So many things we have. Food mixed with rich history and culture. Yes , I always wanted to write about it. Pretty soon. Thank you for your suggestion. Take Care :):)
Those are some beautiful memories. The rain reminds me of all those puddles I’d hunt down as a kid just to jump in them 🙂
Ha ha …Me too..:D:D Thank you for sharing .:)
I love rain only to extent not the heavy ones and yes I hate Monday like anything…I wish each day to be saturday and Sunday.. 😛
I hate Mondays too. But then one of my seniors and quite well known techie explained to me – “Key to success is falling in love with Mondays”..Since then , the trial is WIP 😀
Glad you said that to me….Now I will try to love Monday’s… 🙂 and see how things work out for me…
I will write down a story from my life on this pretty soon. I wish I had all the time to “Think* & *write* .. 😀 And All the best :):)
Rains = cutting adrak wali chai + pakodas
Yes. And also a good movie ..Ha ha 😀
I love rain, most especially thunderstorms. We had some storms today so we got to have a lazy play inside day here 🙂 You have great memories to tell, I love reading them!
I love reading your beautiful comments ( and your posts) 🙂 Staying inside is the best Rain-gift. No? 🙂