Adventures in Bike Commuting

Wild animals seen or crossed my path (sorry no pics):

1. deer
2. rabbit
3. fox
4. wild turkey (really, no joke!) 

Mishaps:

1. Blown tire
2. Tail light fell off in the middle of an intersection and was run over by multiple cars

Weather/Environmental factors:

1. Ride in darkness in the morning. Part of my trip is on undeveloped and unlit residential streets.
2. Rain
3. Strong wind
4. 30 to 40 degree temperature differences between my morning and afternoon commutes.

All this only after five weeks of bike commuting.