It's Been a Busy Week So Far... Plus a Visit from Mom

And you thought your morning sucked....

• I saw this on the highway on my way to work, traffic was just starting to build up and was slow enough for me to whip out the camera for a photo. My day seemed brighter in comparison to this poor guy.
  
• While eating lunch solo at Chipotle today, the bear parade came through. One cute cub of a guy with dark hair, a goatee, and glasses caught my attention. He reminded me of Erich (bookish_cub) and I'm sure everyone knows how handsome he is! There was also a blue-collar bear with more scruff than beard, but with a lean muscular body that looked like he held a jackhammer all day. Sigh... the last was a nice burly daddy bear, thick WHITE beard that was well-groomed and kind, Santa Claus eyes. I needed a cold shower after lunch today.
  
• Softball game on Monday night went well, but it was a late game. It was a close game until the last inning. We won 13-8. I batted poorly, but did a beautiful slide into second base to avoid getting out. The twin would have been proud. I was happy to see Derek (_decibel_) and Chris come out to the game. Our next game is Monday, July 10th, but I'll be out of town :(
  
• Had a steady parade of DVD's showing up this week from Amazon. I received a $100 gift certificate at work and went crazy. The booty thus far -- Medium Season 1 on DVD, Tamara, Sordid Lives, Prom Night, Happy Birthday to Me, and He Knows You're Alone. I was going crazy for the old (and new) horror movies. Thank heavens for Amazon Marketplace for cheap DVD's. I'll post more about the movies later.
  
• I bought a mountain bike on Sunday for exercise. I rode it for three days. I returned it today. It hurt my butt to ride it (insert joke, go on.. you know you want to). I'll search for another bike this weekend.
  
• Mom is here tonight. She and my stepdad are visiting his family and is staying tonight with me. In a rare nostalgic moment, Mom looked at the time and said "shouldn't you be getting bed soon, you have to get up early tomorrow..." I haven't heard that from her since I was in junior high and laughed out loud. "Yes, Mommy..." :P