Israel has been blessed with rain the past two days: non-stop, torrential, heavy, cold, almost snowy, at times icy, completely yucky rain. The nonstop rain of the past two days (which might continue for at least two more) is something Jerusalem residents haven't seen for six or seven years (as extrapolated from conversations with parents at gan).
Maybe because it's unusual weather or maybe because Israelis are their pushy, personable, forward selves, but people seemed to be in a pretty good mood. I had most of today off, and I had a ton of errands to run, so I left my house bright and early for the gym and my marathon day to follow. It was raining sideways when I left my house for the bus stop in my raincoat down to my knees and rain boots up to my knees. It was so Israeli when I was waiting for the bus, and someone pulled over offering a lift to the center of town. A few people got in, and the rest of us at the stop smiled to ourselves. A minute later, someone came up with an umbrella and offered to stand near me and keep me dry. Everyone was just in such a pleasant helpful mood that it made me smile! It was a good start to a busy but productive day.
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