Birthdays are a big deal to women!! While working moms may feel overwhelmed with everything going at work, birthdays are special and we feel we need to do something special on this day. We hence look forward to this day.
But what happens when you wake up and realize that it is raining? Many people are disappointed because it looks gloomy and may cancel out of the plans made earlier.
But a rainy day on your birthday does not mean that you can’t celebrate your birthday. There are still a lot of fun and special things you can do on a rainy day to celebrate your birthday.
Is It A Bad Omen To Rain On Your Birthday?
It does not mean anything when it rains on your birthday. It is not a bad omen to rain on your birthday. Many people believe that there is a meaning behind rain falling on your birthday. Neither does it mean good luck. There is not spiritual attachment to your birthday.
But raining on your birthday is as normal as raining on any other day. What you should do is focus on how to still enjoy your birthday despite it raining. Having rain on your birthday is a good thing and a grand thing for this special day.
There are so many fun and special things you can do on a rainy day when it is a birthday, whether alone or when spending the birthday with your families such as your kids or your partner.
Things to Do for Guaranteed Fun on Rainy Birthday
There are so many fun and exciting things you can do on your birthday even if it is raining outside.
1. Bake Chocolate Cupcakes for Your Birthday
Baking chocolate cupcakes for your friends or colleagues is a fun and grand way you can spend your birthday indoor if it is raining outside. It is also a good way of passing time.
2. Have Your Favorite Treats
One of the special and exciting things you can do to yourself on your birthday is have your treat. Hence if it is raining think of your treat.
It must be something that can uplift your spirits and moods despite the weather outside. It can be a spa treatment, chocolate, or just anything such as flowers that makes you feel special and indulged, hence something you deserve to have on your birthday.
Read: Simple Treats for Working Moms
3. Walk in the Rain Under a Clear Umbrella
Being out there is exciting when it is raining. Nature also offers a nice way to spend your rainy birthday in a special way. Go for a walk, listen to the birds, feel the breeze on your face and take in that fresh air.
Personally I love rain and the idea of walking in rain and smelling it is thrilling for me. If you love rain, then you will love your birthday when it falls on a rainy day.
What you can do to make your rainy birthday both fun and special is a walking in the rain under a clear umbrella. You will be able to experience the whole rainfall thing without getting wet. You will see the beauty of it all and the transformation brought about by rain.
Consider singing in the rain. If it is your thing, it is very exciting and fun hence you should try it.
4. Catch up with Family and Friends
When rain falls unexpectedly it can really offset many plans for your birthday. If you had planned to have your birthday outdoors but rain falls, it may be an opportunity for you to catch up with your loved one.
If you live away from your parents, a rainy birthday could be the best time to catch up with them. Just make a long call and find out how they are doing. In fact, you can make a call to your entire family because it brings your closer to your family.
Also, you can make a long call to your friends. You will appreciate this because you may not get such a long time frame to call your friends. You can pass time like this if you find that you are bored on your birthday because it is raining.
5. Join a Rev Party if it Rains on your Birthday
Jam parties are great for birthdays because they have a variety of activities. It is a fun way of spending your birthday when it rains. You are not stuck indoors because it is raining. You can dare outside and explore what you can do for fun.
Sometimes you will find a singing group which invites the audience and hence you can participate. If you want, you can join the singing which is really unique since it is your birthday, or you can just watch.
Do not worry if you are spending your birthday alone because such evenings are a blast, and lots of people come alone. Nonetheless it is also something you can do with your partner for your birthday.
6. Read a New Book
If you have been meaning to start a new book or finish an old one, then a rainy day is perfect, when it falls on your birthday. The rains make it peaceful, which makes it perfect for reading hence nourishing and fulfilling.
So if you love books and it rains on your birthday, get comfortable and read your favorite book. You can listen to music while reading your favorite book. You can listen to an audiobook or podcast In addition do some writing or journaling to make your day nourishing.
7. Have Drinks with Partner/ Friends
One of the things you can do on your birthday when it rains is having drinks with your partner . Just because it is raining outside does not mean that you cannot have fun and enjoy your birthday. You can still enjoy drinks indoors in the comfort of your home.
Also you can invite your friends over to celebrate your birthday. You do not need to cancel your birthday party because of the rain. Your plans should go on as before and host the party indoors.
Also dont worry too much that people may not attend your party because of the rain. Just relax in the faith that people will still show up especially your closest friends. Sure, some people may not be able to show up to the party because of the rain but a majority of your friends will find their way to your party despite the rain.
Also rain does not make the birthday party boring. Such birthdays spent indoors while it rains are fun and exciting because people get creative. You may not realize how fast time moves when you are with such people so this can be one of the ways to pass time on your birthday should it rain.
8. Watch Movies or Playing Video Games
All is not lost if it rains on your birthday but you can still salvage the day by doing fun things indoors. If you are a movie lover get comfortable and watch your favorite movie. You can watch alone or with your partner to make your birthday more exciting.
If you are game love, you can play games too. If you like watching football matches, you can equally do it to make your birthday special even when it is raining. Also, you can organize an online gaming session with my friends.
You can binge-watch series to pass time while sitting in front of a crackling fire. Within the comfort of your home keeping warm, you will realize that the day can turn out to be quite special as you not have anticipated.
9. Go to an Art Gallery or Museum
Rain gives a sense of peace that makes any experience amazing. Going to an art gallery or museum is probably something you may never get around to doing, so a rainy day on your birthday is a perfect day for it. You will find the experience amazing and a fun way to spend your birthday alone.
10. Eat Out at Favourite Joint
Even if you cannot be completely outdoors, you can have your favorite meal in your favorite restaurant as you watch the rain fall. You can even try out a new joint to celebrate your birthday on a rainy day.
You can simply sit somewhere you have a view of the outside and enjoy your time there. Eat as slowly as you like, watch people, and leave when you want.
11. Attend a Meetup
Going out purposely to meet new people on your birthday is something you can do alone, with your partner or with your friends. You can simply find an interesting place that is hosting a meet-up and spend your birthday interacting with amazing people.
12. Drive in the Rain
If it rains on your birthday you can go out and drive around. Find a place you can park far from people and just watch the rain as it falls. It’s really a special thing you can do for yourself on your birthday.
See if you can get to the countryside or the coast, both are nice spots that create special and magical experiences that are ideal for your birthday. You can drive there or even take a bus or train if you need to. When you arrive there take a circular walk; nothing too strenuous just a couple of hours.
