Things that Rock Thursday

Thursdays aren't my favorite, but I have to admit that this one is better than most. Why? It's my Friday. Why? My dad is coming to visit, and then we're hitting Kansas City for Major League Baseball All-Star festivities. So this Thursday is actually the start of something good (or the end of something bad ... what a week).  

Thursday rocks a little more this week, and these things do too. 

Vacation days (and holidays)

Not having to work and doing whatever you want rocks. Duh.

Baseball

I've loved baseball my entire life. Earlier in life, I loved it more for the cotton candy it could provide. Now, I love the game and absolutely everything that comes with it (cotton candy included). My grandpa loved baseball and passed that love to my dad who then passed it to me. I can't think of a better way to spend the next six days than at six baseball games with my favorite baseball-going pal, Dad.

Go Rays!

Mascots

I have a thing for mascots. I think they are so cute and awesome. Well, most are cute and awesome. Some are actually kind of scary.

But, most are super cute and cuddly like my favorite Major League Baseball mascot, Raymond. 

How cute is Raymond in his pajamas? The game
went extra innings, so it was past his bedtime.
(I, on the hand, do not look cute. I was so happy
I over-smiled. I need to control myself in any
future situations.)

Visitors

Having guests allows me to do all the touristy things that I never do: like go to the cheesy beach shops and citrus stands. It just seems more acceptable if you have guests visiting from out of state.