Rainpocalypse #1 2016

Someone told me long ago
There’s a calm before the storm,
I know; it’s been comin’ for some time.
When it’s over, so they say, it’ll rain a sunny day,
I know; shinin’ down like water.

I want to know, have you ever seen the rain?
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain
Comin’ down on a sunny day?
Yesterday, and days before, sun is cold and rain is hard,
I know; been that way for all my time.
‘Til forever, on it goes through the circle, fast and slow,
I know; it can’t stop, I wonder.
Yeah!

Making love in the rain
I can’t believe the
Joy it brings me
Making love all alone
I hear the rain on my window
It’s just a little thing
But it means so much to me
Our bodies together while
The rain plays a melody
Every raindrop
Makes think of you
(Wishing you
Were close to me)
There is nothing
That I’d rather do than
Making love in the rain
I can’t believe the
Joy it brings me
Making love all alone
I hear the rain on my window
When it’s stormy outside
It’s warm in my heart
With you in my arms
And when you’re away from me
I wish it would rain
Cause it’s always the same
Every raindrop
Makes think of you
(Wishing you
Were close to me)
There is nothing
That I’d rather do than
Making love in the rain
I can’t believe the
Joy it brings me
(I can’t believe)
When we’re done, all alone
I hear the rain on my window
(On my window)
Making love in the rain
I can’t believe the
Joy it brings me
(Making love)
Making love all alone
I hear the rain on my window
(On my window)
(I hear the raindrops flow)
Every raindrop
Makes think of you
(Wishing you were
Close to me)
There is nothing
That I’d rather do than
Making love in the rain
I can’t believe the
Joy it brings me
(Making love)
When we’re here all alone
I hear the rain on my window
(On my wondow, I hear it)
Making love in the rain
I can’t believe the
Joy it brings me
All alone, I hear the rain
My love, here comes the rain
My love, here comes the rain
My love, here comes the rain
My love, here comes the rain

As far as storms go this one was a doozy. So much so that my work flooded in our gym and warehouse. It took me 40 minutes to go less than a mile because Pacific Highway was flooded. Yes I know we need the rain and yes I know us San Diegans are pussies when it comes to inclement weather but COME ON. A tornado warning? People up to their waists in rain water? We pay premium taxes and prices to live in the best weather but really this past summer was humid as f*ck and now this crap?
Can we come to some sort of agreement that it will only rain when I sleep? That would really work best for me.

So I just did me some
Talking to the sun
And I said I didn’t like the way
He got things done
Sleeping on the job
Those raindrops
Are falling on my head
They keep fallin’
But there’s one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me
Won’t defeat me, it won’t be long
Till happiness
Steps up to greet me
Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn’t mean my eyes
Will soon be turning red
Crying’s not for me ’cause,
I’m never gonna stop the rain
By complaining,
Because I’m free
Nothing’s worrying me
It won’t be long
Till happiness
Steps up to greet me

Rainpocalypse 2016!
From tornado warnings to flooded streets to THE WORST TRAFFIC EVER, it’s pretty nuts.
My goal for us as a city is for us to learn how to drive better in the rain. So far, so bad, but I will hold on to hope! Bust out your boots, jackets, and umbrellas, people, because we’re in for more of this crazy rain, thunder, and lightning.
Stay safe everyone!

Would this be considered a «snow» day for San Diegans? Flooded streets, abandoned cars, tornado warnings and more to come?! If we were in the East Coast this would be considered a blizzard and schools would be shut down, people would be advised to stay home from work…
I should of asked for a paddleboard or a boat for Christmas instead of a snowboard if I knew the biblical rains were coming in. Has anyone heard the voice of God to make an Arc and start collecting animals yet? the beer? the tacos?
Thank goodness for my Unilocal umbrella from a previous event. LIFESAVER! until the winds came in than I just looked like a fool with an upturned umbrella. Classy.

Also from the east coast~
This rainpocalypse really earns its name here in San Diego. Back in NY only specific places flooded, but over here, so many streets and areas could flood! Seeing the videos that pop up on my newsfeed really makes it evident how rain makes everything so much crazier.
For example, this on Balboa and Convoy:
Or up in Escondido:
On the bright side, if you wanted to practice some specific water sports, you could.
Stay safe and dry as you can everyone! San Diego does need the rain but starting to wonder if its too much in one week for all of us.

Well I was expecting more. Where are the locusts, the White Walkers, a little rain and a little flooding. It’s not flooding until you can pee in it and no one notices. Seriously though, we should always plan for these events.
Umbrellas Check!
Water for Drinking Check!
Driving Over the Speed Limit Check!
I think I am all set. I just wish that we do get the rest of the promised Apocalypse… I hate rain when it’s just not even enough to end a drought.
Oh take out the Rain Barrels, we need to collect water for summer!
Raindrops keep swooshing on my head!
As they use to stay in Hill Street Blues…“Be careful out there” except its the slippery road not gun toting hooligans!
Update. It’s still raining (not men not Hallelujah!)

Yes we need the rain but not all within a five minute increment! Who’s idea was it to invite El Niño anyway? Yeah you are all pointing at me because he is my people… the Mexi girl must have picked him up or at least helped him jump the fence. It wasn’t me jerks! If it were raining cheese it’d be different.
Please my car is not prepared for «weather» and neither is this San Diego girl. If I didn’t have to work and can spend the day snuggled up watching Amazon Prime with hot cocoa and loved ones I’d be all for it. As of right now… my hair is a mess, I’m trapped by flooding everywhere but so happy I work by enough breweries to kill time till the traffic dies.
So all in all this isn’t the end of the world but it is a nice break for momma not to rush home and make dinner for the monster boy and girl. I needed this thank you Niño travieso. I appreciate your chaos. Enjoy your lives and be safe my San Diegans. Love always the Cheeeeeeeeeese!

Being from the east coast this storm is NOTHING! I have been around several hurricanes and tornadoes. That being said it was a little scary driving on the 15 these past few days. Nothing like driving uphill on a river with people swerving from both lanes.
I guess California is due for a little rain but it seems San Diego was not built for mass amounts of rain. It is fun to watch the parking lot flood at work and count the distance between lightening and thunder but I want my California sun I was promised back stat! First an earthquake then a tornado! I guess Al Gore was right about that global warming. I’m just waiting for a polar bear to walk into Barley Mash and order a beer. This is the perfect weather to stay in, eat chili, drink hot chocolate (with baileys of course!) and have a Netflix marathon. Too bad I am stuck driving 30 miles each way to work. WOMP WOMP :/​
Every one stay safe out there!

I’m singin’ in the rain
Just singin’ in the rain,
What a glorious feeling,
And I’m happy again.
I’m laughing at clouds
So dark, up above,
The sun’s in my heart
And I’m ready for love.
Let the stormy clouds chase.
Everyone from the place,
Come on with the rain
I have a smile on my face.
I’ll walk down the lane
With a happy refrain
Just singin’, singin’ in the rain.
Dancing in the rain.
I’m happy again.
I’m singin’ and dancin’ in the rain.

I’m mostly just sad that my Unilocal umbrella bit the dust today :(
whhhhhhhyyyyyy??? I will miss that umbrella. Plus it was my last working umbrella, ugh.
Stupid El Niño. My front yard is flooded and boy am I glad I bought new tires *eye roll* because all these moronic drivers are mostly putting my nerves to the test.
If anyone wants to bring me nachos, I have an umbrella to trade with ;)