There’s a large storm drain area next to my apartment and when it rains enough it becomes a nice pond that I can watch ducks swimming from my living room. It’ll be dry again in a weeks time but it’s nice when it rains enough for the ducks. I love the rain for the smells, the cold, and the ducks.
i've noticed since moving to portland that, whenever it rains, i tend to see people sitting outside enjoying it because it's been fairly dry and warm for the past year. it's very reassuring that i'm not alone in how much i love the rain