Fun in the Mud

You know how it always happens, you need to wash your car, put it off for a long time, wash it, and then it rains later that day or the next?  That is just the way it seems to go.  Same thing happened with me, except I wanted it to rain. 

I was tired of the mud.  Fed up really.  It seemed I couldn't make it 5 steps without getting my pants and boots COVERED with mud.  I also hate hate when the bottom of my pants are wet, especially jeans.  Hate it.  I noticed that a few of the veteran residents of Taji seemed to be rocking some sweet rain boots and decided that I wouldn't spend another mud-filled day without a pair.  I ordered some from Target and eagerly waited for their arrival.

They got here about a month ago.  I ripped open the box and put them on-it was a beautiful sunny day without a hint of a rain cloud in sight-but I wanted to try them out.  One of my coworkers optimistically said, "You know Matia, the rainy season has passed.  You will probably never actually need to wear them."  I promptly gave him the "How dare you say something like that.  Quit raining on my parade." look and said, "Well, I have heard that it sometimes will rain in March and April."

The boots were out for awhile, then I put them back in the box.  I moved them to a different box under my bed noting that there was quite a bit of dust on them and wondered if I would get to wear them or if my coworker was correct.  I waited and waited.  Today, it rained.  This morning started with minimal mud and a few sprinkles.  It wasn't anything my normal boots couldn't handle.  We have had sprinkles before and I figured that today would be no different.  I came back from breakfast and spent the morning inside.  When my roommate and I got ready for lunch, I started out the door and promptly turned around because it was finally time.

I will say this, polka dots aren't really my thing, and I would prefer a pair of less conspicuous plain black boots, but, my boots are AWESOME.   Sure, I got some funny looks and a few laughs from people.  But, here it is at the end of my day and my pants are still mud-free.  I have tromped through all of the mud and the muck all day while the newbies slowly tried to dodge puddles and piles of mud.  Even if this is the only time I get to wear my boots, they were worth every single cent.

I know that for most of you it is spring.  I highly recommend getting a pair of rain boots.  They can bring you back to your childhood when you could spend hours out splashing around the neighborhood.  They are a great investment.  Happy Splashing-Love, M.