Showing posts with label Rain in Los Angeles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rain in Los Angeles. Show all posts

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rain, Rain Go awa...aaaait A Minute! We Need You!


I seriously question people who live in Los Angeles and say, "I love the rain."
My initial response is always, "Then why did you move to LA?"
If you "LOVE" the rain, wouldn't Seattle or somewhere in Florida be more appealing?
The truth of the matter is that it really doesn't rain often in Los Angeles.
When it does, it only lasts for about three days. 
(Occasionally we'll get a two week downpour.) 
But that only happens once every three years. (My unscientific guess.)
So when you hear rain in the forecast, most people brush it off. 
Especially when just the day before the skies were blue, the sun was out and you were chillin' at the beach enjoying the 80 degree weather! (See yesterdays post.)
Nevertheless- it happens.  You wake up to the harsh sound of droplets pounding at your windows.  For an instance you think you're on the back lot at Universal, and you're stuck on their "rain" soundstage. 
Alas, it is in fact rain!
Naturally I'm in an instant bad mood. UHG! I hate the grey skies, wet EVERYTHING and worst of all the LA drivers in the rain...
But then I remember how much we NEED the rain.  Not to mention how beautiful the city looks once the rain lifts and we're left with a smogless skyline. Plus, we NEED the rain.
So rather than wish it away, I'm going to smile and say thank you...
Oh look, the sun's out!
Thank God! 

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

LA- Expect the Unexpected!

The rain in LA comes sporadically-
It's usually unexpected.
Which makes sense if you think about it...
Hollywood is the land of wonder.
How come it rains for one day in October and then not again until February?
How does Keanu Reeves continue to get work?
Why do they green light shows like 2 Broke Girls and cancel shows like Arrested Development?
The answers to these mystery's and many more may never get solved...
But one thing's for sure, LA looks sparkling clean after a nice bath~
Maybe Colin Farrell should take note!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Rain Drops and Recorded TV...

Swimming pools. Movie stars. Trendy nightclubs.
Los Angeles is known for a lot of things...
But not rain!
This is supposed to be the golden state!
When it rains in LA the world comes to a stand still.
So today became the perfect day to catch up with life...
I got a hair cut. Sent off my claim forms for my medical reimbursements. Paid bills. But most important, I was finally able to watch the twenty hours of recorded television on my DVR.
Call me crazy, but I'm unable to focus on ANYTHING if I know there are unwatched episodes of 30 Rock, Top Chef, Big Love or Gossip Girl!
I'm a freak. I get an incredible high from crossing things off a check list. Sometimes I even make lists of things that I've already done or can't help but do, like waking up or taking a shower- just so I can get the satisfaction of crossing it off.
So you can imagine how relieved I am to see an empty DVR box.
Now if only the pouring rain would stop!
One lazy day is all I need. I've got an empire to build!
...and a list a mile long that's not going to cross itself off.