I kind of chuckled. Maybe I have more balls than a lot of people, braver, less concerned... I don't know. Whatever it is, I'm just not afraid of weather. Don't get me wrong - I have a very healthy respect for Mother Nature, but I'm not about to run and hide from her, living my life in a bubble.
I find nothing more awesome and beautiful than a huge thunderstorm complete with thunder and lightning. Would I go stand in the middle of the street in bare feet toting a big metal pole? Of course not. But I'll stand under a safe roof, watching and listening with fascination, appreciating nature and all it's power with wonder.
I guess that some northerners are afraid of the "unknown". We don't get hurricanes, cyclones, tropical storms or things of that nature. We have had a few weak earthquakes in this area along with a few smaller tornadoes, but nothing of any real concern. Us northerners live in a relatively safe area, free from the serious weather dangers experienced in other parts of the world. But I seriously doubt that Mother Nature is going to keep me from going where I want and experiencing life.
I looked at my friend today, and felt a little sorry for her. I felt sorry that she's got these fears that hold her back from enjoying and experiencing life. The beauty of Mexico is well worth the miniscule risk!
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When I was young,I went to Florida on vacation. I remember a cashier commenting on how she would never be able to go to California because we had earthquakes. I was shocked because I figured that earthquakes didn't happen all that often but hurricane season came yearly. Different things make different people nervous. It's not like you can fly in if there is a hurricane coming. But, it might be a tad naive to equate it with a big rainstorm. I hope your vacation goes well.
regards,
Theresa
Oh don't get me wrong Theresa! I'm not equating it with anything. That certainly wasn't my intent. Like I said, I've got a healthy respect and I'm not going to try my luck in a bad situation.
All I was saying was that I'm not going to quit doing things because there's a small risk of something happening. That would be like saying that I'm not going to go outside today, because there's a small risk of rain.
Good for you!I guess I misunderstood, I am the type of person who does research about what I am going to do, so I will be prepared, but being aware is different from being afraid.
Is this the same friend who was afraid you would get food poisoning?
I forgot to mention that I was happy to see that you had posted today, I have been wondering what you have been doing. I think we don't have any more storms brewing right now, so hopefully you will have a nice vacation.
regards,
Theresa
Beth -- I was in Melaque last wekk and saw a few thunderstorms, We just do not get that type of storm in Oregon. In four decades of sailing, I have never seen lightning strike the ocean. And there it was, right off my deck. Good for you for being willing to take chances to experience new things.
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