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little signs of springtime

i'm just so excited for springtime!  and i'm starting to see signs around...


i already mentioned baseball, which is a definite sign of spring.  last night when i went out i saw LOTS of cubs fans (they'd probably been out all day for the cubs home opener), but i was happy to see a cards hat on my walk there.  which made me smile.


i started seeing buds poking out of the ground on my street.  can't wait for that!


and today i had my first bike ride.  bike to work day for me.  the sun was beautiful and i couldn't wait!
i noticed immediately my tires were basically flat.  they were in definite need of air.  i wasn't worried because i knew i would pass north ave. on my way and they have free air.  well... it's not open yet.  not only are flat tires really bad on my bike, but it also makes me put forth a lot more effort.  i decided to search the office for a pump when i got there and if worse came to worse i would use the pump they use for balloon rockets.  i had a plan.
i arrived with tired legs and irritated eyes (for some reason i woke up this morning and the corners of my eyes were red and puffy.  i really have no idea what i did last night to cause that.  so as i was riding water kept coming from my eyes and irritating the red puffiness even more.  let's just say it's not attractive.  oh well).  but i was so happy!
then i got to my cube and decided i needed coffee.  this is always a challenge on weekends.  i was on my hunt for coffee when i found a bike pump!!!!  wahooo!  no balloon rockets pump for me.  i can use a real one!  
my ride home is going to be even nicer!


welcome spring!!!!!!!

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