Rain Walks: Splashing Through Life’s Adventures

Hello Everyone,

It was a little rainy here in Idaho yesterday and I got some cool truth bombs about one of life’s most underrated joys—walking in the rain. Yeah, you heard me. While most folks are cowering under umbrellas or having issues about soggy socks, I’m out here embracing the drizzle, stomping through puddles, and living it up. So, grab a towel (you’ll need it), and let’s dive into why rain walks are the ultimate vibe.  

The Rain Ain’t the Enemy, It’s the MVP

First off, let’s get one thing straight: rain isn’t here to ruin your day. It’s nature’s way of hitting the refresh button. You know that feeling when you step outside, and the air smells like petrichor—that earthy, “yo, the world just got a bath” scent? That’s the universe inviting you to join the party. A rain walk is like stepping into a live-action movie where you’re the star, and the raindrops are your hype crew.  

Forget the haters who say, “Stay dry, bro.” Nah, lean into it. Let those raindrop beads slide down your face like you’re in a dramatic music video. Feel the rhythm of the storm. Every plink, every splash, is a beat in the soundtrack of your adventure. You don’t need a gym membership to feel alive—just a good downpour and some swagger. Plus it's just fucking fun. 

Puddles Are Like Portals to another World

Real talk: puddles are where it’s at. You see a puddle, and society’s like, “Avoid it! Protect your kicks!” But I say, stomp that bad boy. Splash like you’re five years old and the world’s your playground. There’s something straight-up liberating about sending a wave of water flying. It’s like telling the universe, “I’m here, and I’m fearless.”  

Pro tip: Find a big ol’ puddle and channel your inner superhero. Leap in slow-mo, arms wide, and let the splash be your origin story. Yeah, your shoes might get soaked, but soggy sneakers are a badge of honor. They say, “I didn’t just survive the rain—I owned it.” Also the superhero pose just makes it interesting.  

Rain Walks = Instant Therapy

Let’s get deep for a sec. Life can be heavy, right? Work’s stressing you out, notifications are piling up, and your brain’s doing cartwheels. A rain walk? That’s free therapy. The sound of rain hitting the ground is like white noise for your soul. It drowns out the chaos and lets you just be.  

When I’m out there, rain dripping off my hoodie or my t-shirt and durag, I feel like I’m washing away the noise. Got a problem? Talk it out with the storm. The rain don’t judge. It just listens, keeps falling, and reminds you that life keeps moving. Plus, nobody’s bugging you when it’s pouring—your phone’s in your pocket, and the world’s too busy staying dry to bother you. It’s just you, the rain, and your thoughts. Pure zen.  

Style It Out, Rain or Shine

Now, what to wear?—literal and figurative. A rain walk is your chance to flex. Throw on a sleek raincoat, rock some bold boots, or just go full chaos mode with a T-shirt and let the rain be your stylist. Wet hair? Who cares? You’re serving looks while the rest of the world’s hiding under awnings.  

And don’t sleep on the umbrella debate. If you’re Team Umbrella, cool—twirl that thing like you’re Gene Kelly. But if you’re like me, you ditch the shield and let the rain come down. Either way, own it. Confidence is the ultimate accessory, and a rain walk is a beautiful trip.  

The Social Media Flex

Alright, let’s be real—rain walks are Instagram gold. Catch a vid of you splashing through a puddle or a moody shot of raindrops on your jacket. Post it with a caption like, “Dancing in the storm, who’s with me? 💦⚡️” Watch the likes roll in. People eat up that fearless energy. Bonus points if you get a slow-mo of the rain hitting your shades. Cinematic vibes only. If you're into that sort of thing.

But here’s the kicker: don’t just do it for Insta. The real flex is how a rain walk makes you feel. It’s about reclaiming your joy, spitting in the face of “normal,” and reminding the world you’re built different. Besides, what exactly is normal?

Final Thoughts: "It's the essence, of wetness"- Derek Zoolander

Make it fun. So, next time the sky opens up, don’t hide. Lace up, step out, and let the rain work its magic. Walk like you own the storm. Splash like nobody’s watching. And if anyone looks at you funny, just smirk and keep strutting. They’re missing out, and you’re living.  

Drop a comment below—y’all walking in the rain or nah? Hit me with your wildest rain walk stories. And if you’re feeling this vibe, share the post. Let’s get the whole squad splashing, just keep it respectful. Keep being amazingly awesome. 💪🌧️  

Fun Times In Vegas

 For her birthday, my wife wanted to do a trip to Vegas and go see the Raiders play. Turned out to be an awesome time full of food, relaxing, walking and checking out the sites on the strip. Last time I was in Vegas was almost 12 years ago visiting my friend Garin Bader and seeing a show by one of his friends Cees De Kok. Was only there for maybe a day and a half while on a road trip with my dad back then so I didn't really take it in as much as this trip was.

This was one of those once-in-a-lifetime kind of trips where you get to spend several days with the person you love and seeing amazing things like the Titanic Exhibit at the Luxor, seeing Criss Angel's Mindfreak show and seeing the Raiders annihilate the Texans by nearly 20 points. I couldn't ask for a better partner in crime to do this with.

Although a couple bumps during the trip, it wasn't even in comparison to the fun we had. I still got my workouts in just not at my normal capacity since we did a ton of walking and only stayed in the room to either sleep or chill out for a bit in between site seeing. Did Overcoming Isometrics most of the time using the Iso Belt and getting in a deck of cards workout consisting of Hindu Squats, Hindu Pushups, V Ups & the Tablemakers. Workouts ranged from maybe 10-30 minutes if that and wasn't even going full bore with them. 

Seeing Criss Angel was a hell of an experience. I've only seen a couple magic shows in my lifetime prior and one of them was David Copperfield when I was a little kid in Lake Tahoe in the 90's. I had seen Criss' tv show back in the 2000's where he was coming into prominence as the top Magician at that time. His illusions were just bad ass and the blend of music and picture perfect performance was incredible. I've seen a couple of those tricks from other people like the Locked In A Box Trick, the doves and all that but some of them were mind blowing as hell and was really impressed with his sense of humor, attitude and ability to make an audience laugh but also give the feel that what you're seeing is definitely entertaining but a true master of his craft. He's awesome at what he does and make you think twice about what was real and what's the illusion. 

The Raider game at Allegiant Stadium was probably the best part of this trip. Team has had a rough time during the season and needed a desperate kick in the ass win to get some momentum back. Back and forth but as the game went on, the Silver & Black went on a rampage that was the thing they needed. Their running back hit up numbers for yards and carries that you don't see a lot in this time of the NFL, we're talking over 20 carries and around 150 yards just for the RB alone. Carr threw decently and got the win by nearly 20 points 38-20. The biggest highlight was an interception caught by Duron Harmon that he ran for a touchdown from 74 yards, never thought I'd witness something like that, it was deafening when that play hit. Overall, it was about as memorable as you can get. We wore our Jerseys, mine was Bo Jackson's #34. 

I may never get to see another game (or maybe we will if my girl has anything to say about it) but it was an experience I'll remember forever and a big thank you to the most awesome woman in my life. You made it incredible and I love you so much babe. Till next time. Enjoy the great times in your life, take trips when you can and be amazingly awesome to each other.