Of the Splattering Rain in the Dark
As i burnt my brain juice over the AJC prelim paper 2003 a couple of hours again,i felt frustrated that i wasnt able to solve the problem(Just try question 15 guys.The "Or" question).Sitting at the table with my fingers in my hair and the "The Lord of the Rings" soundtrack blasting from my Hi-Fi system,it was hard to concentrate.Demoralization sets in,and i threw my pen down on the table and rested my head against the table.My head felt hot,and my palms were sweaty.I could smell the salty scent of rain flowing in from outside the window as the fan blasted its wind against my face.It was cooling,and i prayed that it would rain later while i prepared for bed.The lights were off,save for the table lamp that i left on for the homework.I like to work in the dark,it's a lot more peaceful that way.Soon i felt rain splashing onto my face as it started to rain.Just tiny specks of water droplets exploding from impact with the window ledge.I left the window slightly opened,with my head still on the table.I turned it to the window and stared out into the misty world.The wind changed its direction and was now blowing into my room.The curtain fluttered and the papers on the table flew off into the wind and onto the floor.For some reason i just let it fly,not giving thoughts to it.The rain smelt salty,and i closed as my eyes in the dark.Its a different experience indeed,to be enjoying the soft splatter of rain upon the window ledge in the dark.The sound of it seemed more sonorous in the dark.Everything seems much clearer in the dark than in the light.So much brighter.So much more obvious.

Sometimes when we are sunken at the bottom of the Ocean of Life,things might seem brighter than usual.You might notice things that you've never noticed before,or perhaps never thought of people.You see different side of people,the darker side.After all,when there was light the shadows hide themselves,right?I know "Hob" (A friend of mine) would understand what i am talking about.When you are in the dark and others are in the light,you are hidden and they are exposed.Then every move they make seem so much clearer and obvious that it is laughable.It might not be the best place to be in,but right here in the dark everything is clearer than usual.You see that although you are not seen by them,you can see them and every move that they make unveils a darker side of them.So dont be afraid or depressed if you feel detached from them.Think of it as a way for you to detach from them and take refuge in the dark.They might laugh at you,they might leave you out of the light,but that only shows their true self and character.

The rain stopped soon after and the ground was drenched.The air was salty no more and i turned off the lights and headed for bed.The rain,tasted sweet.

PS.A shorter entry.Happy now?

Song of the Moment---SleepWalker by The Wallflowers