If today were a macaroon, it would melt in my mouth. Whatever that means...

• The neighbors' new parrot hangs in a large bird cage on their porch and makes odd squacks and caws. It's an annoying yet amusing creature.
• The neighbor girl (same house) and her friend practice their cheerleading in their front yard (sans pom poms--it took me a while to figure out WHAT they were doing).
• An old lady getting her mail said 'hi' to me while I was riding my bike. It was so unexpected that I nearly steered myself off of the sidewalk.
• The too-helpful employee at 'Schmiant' Grocery Store tried to show me how to use the self-checkout machine (yes! I scanned my items! I'm a big girl & I can check my own groceries! Argghh...)
• I did a 'happy pony' dance in my front yard. Our neighbors aren't the only kooky ones.
• My marigolds!!!
• Mom's irises!!!
• Monsoon season took a break today to let in some sunshine & generally gorgeous weather.
• SATs are over baby! OVER!!!