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3. Thunderstorms
We rarely get a really good thunderstorm in the UK, and last night we had a five hour long light show that brought me such joy! It started during daylight hours, but when the sun set in the late evening, wow, it was incredible!
I understand a lot of people are frightened or just don't like them (especially pet owners), but for me, they are awe inspiring. Seeing the flashes of light arc across the sky or down to the ground is thrilling, each time you are watching waiting, but yet taken by surprise each time as you just don't know what it's going to look like or where it's going to be.
I even love the crack or rumble of thunder, the sheer power of the lightning creating a shockwave that carries for miles. There's also that distinct smell in the air (which I Googled and is apparently a combination of ozone, peteichor and geosmin).
The rain is a lot heavier and sometimes brings hail, again, I love to hear it pounding the ground. Maybe I'm odd, but maybe there are others who love thunderstorms like I do. Having said all this I wouldn't like to be caught in one out at sea...
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We rarely get a really good thunderstorm in the UK, and last night we had a five hour long light show that brought me such joy! It started during daylight hours, but when the sun set in the late evening, wow, it was incredible!
I understand a lot of people are frightened or just don't like them (especially pet owners), but for me, they are awe inspiring. Seeing the flashes of light arc across the sky or down to the ground is thrilling, each time you are watching waiting, but yet taken by surprise each time as you just don't know what it's going to look like or where it
(...more)3. Thunderstorms
We rarely get a really good thunderstorm in the UK, and last night we had a five hour long light show that brought me such joy! It started during daylight hours, but when the sun set in the late evening, wow, it was incredible!
I understand a lot of people are frightened or
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2. The seaside
I went away for a week down in Dorset and I realised how happy being by the sea made me. It was glorious weather, but looking back I've even loved being by the sea in not so great weather!
Maybe it's the fresh sea air filling my lungs, watching the sea birds, or maybe it's the sounds of the waves or walking barefoot in the sand. The sounds of my footsteps along a wooden pier or watching the boats go by. Maybe it's all of this and more.
All I know is that when I'm close to the sea, I'm able to slow down and acknowledge each moment.