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Five Card Story: Reflections of Joy: A Rainy Day Adventure
a Five Card Flickr story by Jay created May 08 2023, 08:50:30 pm. Create a new one!
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Lena had always loved the rain. There was something about the way the world changed when it was wet that made her feel alive. So when she woke up to a grey, drizzly morning, she knew it was going to be a good day.
As she walked to work, she couldn't help but notice the wet road and the reflection of a person on its surface. The reflection was distorted, but Lena could see enough to know that it was a woman with an umbrella. She wondered where the woman was going and what her story was.
Lena arrived at work, a high school, where she worked as a physical education teacher. She was greeted by the sound of students playing basketball outside, enjoying the cool weather. Lena loved basketball and used to be a great player in her college days. Seeing the students playing brought back many fond memories. She watched them for a while, and then decided to join in. She played for a few minutes, laughing and joking with her students. For that brief moment, she felt like a kid again.
Later in the day, Lena had to cross the street to get to the market. She walked towards the pedestrian lane, where she was met by a sea of people. Everyone was in a rush, and no one seemed to have the time to stop and enjoy the rain. Lena didn't mind the crowds, though. She loved the energy of the city and the way it made her feel alive.
At the market, Lena ran into a group of people who were lost and trying to find their way to the beach. Lena, being a friendly person, decided to help them. She took them under her wing and showed them the way to the beach. They were grateful for her kindness, and Lena felt happy to have been able to help.
As they walked along the beach, Lena saw the beautiful view of the ocean. The waves were crashing against the shore, and the sound of the water was soothing. The group sat down on the sand, enjoying the view and the sound of the waves. Lena felt at peace, and she realized that the rain, the basketball, the people, and the beach had all come together to create a perfect day.
As the sun began to set, Lena realized that she had never felt so happy and fulfilled. She knew that it was the little things in life that brought her the most joy. The rain, the basketball, the people, and the beach had all been a reminder that life was meant to be lived in the moment, and that the simplest pleasures could bring the greatest happiness.
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