How To Handle The Rain, And Other Discontent In Your Life

This may have not been your year so far, and you want to close it out strong and gear up for 2016. Moreover, you could simply be tired of all of this rain lately.

Out of the past two months, it has rained nearly every weekend, including a string of four consecutive weekends in the Dirty South. That doesn't count all of the rain during the week. Add in warmer temperatures and you see grass that should have already died making a comeback like Michael Jordan or Jason Voorhees.

As the famous song by New Edition goes "can you handle the rain?".

It has been a true struggle, and it's even worse now it's darker earlier. One wants to get all of the sunshine, metaphorical and actual, that is possible. Personally you begin to wonder how climates such as Seattle and London can tolerate all of this wet, muggy weather.

Here are a few tips to help you in weathering these storms. 

1. Keep your Vitamin D levels high.

This is good for your overall health anyways and morale. Whether through dairy or vegetables, keeping enough Vitamin D is crucial when the supply is short.

2. Keep your trips short , sweet and productive.

Don't go out unless absolutely necessary, and buy like you would for a snowstorm or tornado. The rainy days in your life are a challenge, and you may just wanna spend a few days inside.

3. Do a lot of neglected housecleaning.

This can be your home, garage, den, or even friend lists in your phone or social media. Doing this can clear your mind as well and keep you busy.

4. Keep plenty of soup on standby.

Yes soups, stews and chowders are the popular cuisine during any downpour or down period. They soothe and warm the soul.

5. Netflix and Chill.

I don't mean the newly popular hookup app. This can be a time to catch up on movies, shows and simply relax (without any other implied action). Take advantage people.

6. Intimacy is always good.

This is one that I will leave right here as my grown readers know what's up.

7. Write and vent your feelings.

This topic just didn't come by convenience. It's also a coping mechanism for yours truly. Point being, putting your feelings on paper can revilize you.

Remember the rainy days won't last forever as Mary J eluded to. Appreciate the sunshine while you can, so the lean days are more bearable.

How do you deal with the various rainy days in your life? Has anything on this list been effective?

Why I Like Fall So Much

I have written and spoken on why I like Fall so much. It is hands down my favorite season. There are many reasons why and I will give a few.

1. The leaves of course.

It's always beautiful to see the leaves changing, especially where I live. There are all sorts of colors and it simply looks festive and refreshing.

2. Football is back

I wrote an entire piece simply dedicated to football a couple of years ago. It is America's sport, an awesome one, and best watched and played during this season. Like Fall, football never seems to last long enough.

3. The county fair.

This is another separate topic that I recently wrote about. The fair always comes to my area just as Fall begins and I associate one with the other. The weather is just getting cooler as the fair rolls through. And speaking of weather,...

4. The weather.

During the Fall, it's a nice balance of weather. There is usually not too much rain or snow, and is simply comfortable outside and in. Summer is often too hot, winter is often too cold, and spring is too sporadic. Fall is the weather equalizer.

5. Fall holidays.

Some of my favorite holidays occur in the Fall, especially Halloween and Thanksgiving. Halloween is great simply for the candy, parties and dressing up. Thanksgiving is the ultimate cheat day from any clean eating regimen and it is great for socializing with family and friends. All of this embodies the Fall spirit.

6. College homecomings

They seem to be exciting, even if you didn't attend that college. The HBCU homecomings are especially fun and have set the standard over the years for Homecoming. It is also another good time for reuniting.

7. Christmas is around the corner

Love or hate the winter holiday season, one must admit this is when people are often in the happiest of moods. They are leaving all other worries behind, and are focusing on humankind, as we should do year round.

What are some of the things you enjoy about Fall? Is it one of your favorite seasons?