The Monsoon Is Here...

The previous template of my blog was becoming monotonous. There was this new template thing, so I tried that, and I guess my blog looks better now!!!

Anyway, the title of this post is deceiving. It may sound that I am very happy, now that the monsoon is here, everything is green, I can play in the water, get wet in the rain, eat hot hot pokaras while it is raining outside. However, I am far from happy. And looking at the posts on Facebook, I might be the only one who does not enjoy the rains. Yes, that's right, I don't like the rains! It is like not liking Mango (which I love by the way).

Anyway I will explain my paranoia. You see, a year ago, I was also a normal school-going kid who of course loved the rains. I never even used to take an umbrella or wind cheater with me, in order to get wet. (By the way, I am still normal, except that my horizons have widened) So the rains were exhilarating, enjoyable before, because I did not have to travel much, as my home was just 10 minutes away. At that time, I was a fan of the rains too. But not anymore.

My destination has changed, my journey has changed. I no longer go to my school, which is 10 minutes away, but I go to my classes which are an hour away. And you will never be able to imagine the agony, that this hour gives when it is raining. Believe me, travelling in the rain is not at all a good experience. You aboard the train, drenched in the rain. People in the train are the same as you, and you just have to stick to a person, which makes you go "EEW!!!"(You don't have a choice. You go to first class or second class, it will be the same story)

Leaving the travelling part aside, when I, or almost everyone moves out of their houses, its for a long long time. (6 hours normally) And getting wet in the rain while going to work or classes is even worse. If you get wet while coming back, then its okay. Because you can always take a warm bath in your house. However, if you get wet while going to your office, classes or college, then its a pain-in-the-wrong-place. You will have to spend the rest of the day in your uncomfortable and wet clothes, in the air conditioned class room, which won't leave you in a good shape of mind.

Taking umbrellas or wind cheaters is not much of a help, everyone knows that. Nothing in this world can save you from Mumbai rains. So if you are gonna get out of the house while its raining, prepare to get wet. Of course, if you are going by a rickshaw, to a short distance, then you will enjoy the rain. However, if you are a long distance traveler, like 99% of the people, it won't be a joy ride for you.

So I guess, the rains can be enjoyed only if you are at home, playing football, or if you are one of the fortunate ones, whose work place is close to home. (Believe me you are very fortunate)

I love the rains too, and I get wet if I get the chance and if I don't have to go any place important. However, the rains become a hindrance, when you travel, because we all know what the rains do to our transport systems.

P.S- This is my personal opinion, and I am sure many people will differ from my opinion. Most of the people love the rains. Even I do, but not while I am travelling!!!!