As my train slowly arriving in Leonberg train station, the small drops of rain were getting larger and larger. As I stepped out the train, Leonberg welcomed me with lightning and storm and heavy rain. The little umbrella that I have was rather useless in this situation. Anyway, for me who grew up in Malaysia with tropical rainforest climate, this situation is not unfamiliar.
I walked as fast as I could, finally my house come into my sight. At this moment, the rain was getting smaller and it stopped as I opened my door. I then looked up to the sky and said: “So typical!”
So typical me, the rain is always with me when I am outdoor. Not long ago, I visited my adopted German family in Heilbronn. The same story, as I came out from train, the rain welcomed me. Luckily, it was not as heavy as the one in Leonberg. The family waited for me at the platform, after greetings, she said: “So strange that the rain suddenly come, it was sunny all the time until you arrived.”
A similar story during my Bristol year. England is in any case famous with foggy rainy day. Once in a while, the sun shone brightly. I suggested: “Hey, the sun is shining! Let’s go for a walk now and discuss the presentation afterward.” Because sunny day is rare in Bristol, everyone agreed. After 5 to 10 minutes walk, one of my course-mates asked: “Michelle, where is the sun?”
Following story is the classic case of my life. Sabah is a state in Malaysia where I come from. People come to Sabah for romantic beach wedding, island honeymoon and unforgettable wedding anniversary vacation. If you type “Sabah beach” in google image, you will see something like this:
But how do I get down ? asked a subdued inner thought.
Don’t let’s think about that now, another inner thought replied firmly.