I got to go home early, yay!!
I stopped at the gas station and inflated my tires to Ludicrous PSI (when your teeth rattle just looking at a crack in the pavement), then started hammering home.

Once I got on the MUP, I realized...nobody knows I'm off early. I can take my time and enjoy the scenery. I hardly ever get to take the MUP anymore, since most of my commutes are in the dark. I slowed down, took it easy, really looked around at everything (and everyone, hi friendly people), and enjoyed a mellow ride home.