Honestly, how many pictures do you need of a tree?

Today marked the beginning of D.C.'s famed Cherry B|ossom Festiva|, and I gotta say, I couldn't be more excited. I thoroughly enjoy and event that quadruples the city's population while simultaneously blocking off massive stretches of parking. And the traffic -- glorious. To wit, I had softball practice this morning, and it took me an hour and a half to find a spot. It was fantastic. In fact, I was so inspired by the whole experience that I penned the following haiku:

They're just trees, people
Please just let me park my car
Get out of my town

So many Asians
Taking pictures, driving slow
With their blinkers on

Annoying children
Upset about seeing trees
There's no Mickey Mouse

Parking lots are full
Park in the grass, get ticket
Should have used Metro

Walk about a mile
Sidewalks packed while fatties eat
Hot dogs they don't need

Sea of red brake lights
Use the other damn pedal
I want to go home

Respek.