Diary Fifteen: November 26, 2025

Rainy Day Resilience: A Family Grocery Run

It was definitely a classic rainy day today. The skies were grey, and the persistent drumming of the rain meant the streets were slick and muddy. Despite wanting nothing more than to curl up indoors, we had to make a necessary pilgrimage for supplies: the much-anticipated grocery run. The three of us Mom, Lola, and me braved the downpour. Navigating the wet roads by tricycle was an adventure in itself; you have to hold on tight! The bottom image, showing the blurry, wet ground rushing past, really captures the motion and the dampness of the trip.

I snapped the top photo of my feet resting in my sandals, just peeking out from under the roof of the trike. It was a brief moment of comfort and shelter as the rain poured down outside. These are the little moments of daily life I always want to remember. The middle picture is my favorite detail: a little purple flower that somehow landed on my straw bag. It was such a beautiful, unexpected little burst of color against the damp surroundings. It felt like a small, cheerful reminder that even on the gloomiest days, there’s always a touch of natural beauty to appreciate. Finally getting the groceries done felt like a small victory. More than that, I cherish these simple, everyday tasks that I get to do alongside my Mom and Lola. There’s a special kind of warmth that comes from enduring a rainy day errand together. Now, we’re home, dry, and ready for a cozy evening!