Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.
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December 31st. New Years’s Eve. The day when the skies of UAE lit up. Ironically, the day when all kinds of people put aside their differences and smiled was the day it rained. Call it a miracle if you will. It rained continuously and even flooded the streets of Dubai. It was the day when people came out of their shells and let their inner child out. It felt like home all over again, in the best way possible.
That was the day when every Indian household smelled like garam chai and pakodas (hot tea and fritters). The wet smell of mud brought back many mesmerizing memories. Many pranced about and enjoyed the view but it definitely brought about a new view to 2022. The wet windows and the cool atmosphere brought a whole new dynamic to living in Dubai.
Rain brings a different kind of joy amongst all age groups. It brings friends and families together and makes all the group chats buzz with joy.
In the rainy season, it seems as though life has returned. The lush greenery of plants and trees and the happiness of animals and humans elevate our mood. The rainy season spreads colours of joy and happiness all around.
All in all, just like Peppa says, “It’s always fun to jump in muddy puddles!”
– Sahana Ganesh – 9H, Nyaish Cursetji – 9B