In which I realize that, yes, is is just my luck that a pouring down rain thunderstorm starts just when I have to walk home from dinner

Yes, it is possible 1. for it to rain so much that you are forced to buy a $9 umbrella even though you have a perfectly good one at home. 2. for it to rain so much that its hitting you from every direction and you still get soaked despite the umbrella 3. for it to rain so much that the sidewalks look like rivers and you get soaked up to your knees in them. 4. Humans can run like cheetahs when its pouring and they don't have an umbrella. 5. for a thunderstorm where it pours down rain to start when you are at dinner. And note to self: it is never a good idea to wear flip flops in the rain, they will fall off your feet a million times. Although I am kinda glad none of my sneakers had to get soaked.