Cats and Dogs

It's raining like cats and dogs out here in sunny San Diego. I really have no idea what that phrase means, but for all intents and purposes, it's raining like whoa. We only get about 1-2 weeks worth of rain, which sounds fabulous (and it is, don't get me wrong). However, the lack of rain means a lack in the color green as well as water rationing, tickets for watering your lawn on off days, and judgement for taking showers that last longer than 5 minutes. Coming from a place where it rains almost every week throughout the year (I'm looking at you, Maryland), it's bizarre to now be in a place where we NEVER get enough water.

Of course, with the rain must come a little note about the traffic. That is, after all, what this blog is all about. And, oh boy, do San Diegans need some lessons in rainy driving.

Lesson 1: Don't slam on your breaks. You WILL hydroplane. I had to learn that the hard way when I was 16, but at least I learned that lesson. San Diegans, you too will learn this lesson albeit a bit later in life.

Lesson 2: Don't drive 30MPH on the freeway. Of course, going your usual 80MPH isn't going to be safe either. However, if you don't feel comfortable driving a normal speed while it's raining, STAY OFF THE ROADS.

Lesson 3: Turn on your headlights. This really should go without saying, but there are so many people here who still don't use them. When your windshield wipers go on, so should your lights.

Lesson 4: USE YOUR BLINKER. Really, you should be using this all the time, but it's even more important when it's raining. Slamming on the breaks when you're going 60MPH on a side road without using your headlights nor your blinker will ensure that you get into an accident.

Please remember, San Diegans...it's just water.

Drive safely!