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Day 193: Slipper Socks!

I nearly drowned yesterday. Ok. I exaggerate. But Portland, Oregon, known for it's continuous drizzle, was hit by a rain and windstorm yesterday.  Felt like a monsoon.

I was so happy I had my new bubble umbrella. I need to get a picture to show you!

I do have to be careful with it. My temptation is to pull it all the over my head to keep as dry as possible, especially when the wind is driving the rain at my sideways! But then visibility becomes an issue.

Still working it out.  I was not dressed for the weather yesterday.  I wore leggings a long sleeved shirt, over a tank top. A hooded vest over the shirt. A fleece coat over all of that. Gloves.  A neck scarft.

I was so happy that I made it to the gym, even for a short workout. But then halfway through my day, my attitude started to plummet.

I had to cancel my last student of the day.  Down by Reed College. Standing water everywhere. High winds. Water pelleting me sideways. I gave up and went to Laughing Planet for soup and salad and to take a deep breath. Then off to choir practice.

I was brainstorming how to endure these type of days as a commuter. I thought perhaps I needed to get a raincoat and galoshes. But that's not really in my budget. I tried galoshes in Salem .  Maybe not the best brand, but they hurt my feet.

Then, light bulb! I decided to go to Fred Meyer's after rehearsal and buy some good wool socks and some slipper socks. I will pack extra for my commute. They won't take up much space. Then when I arrive at student's houses, or the music center or the church, if I am feeling like a drowned rat, I can put on slipper socks and let my wet socks dry!

Bingo!

I'm hitting the road to Salem today.

With slipper socks!

Happy Wednesday! :)

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