... it captures the whole championship - even Eugene - really well. (Note: I'm not getting the embedded video to play right from lj so you'll likely need to click on the link above) ETA: Some curiousities to add to the story: this video may actually show Eugene finishing the 3rd round (which is quite a weird moment to watch as he stares at the camera instead of just handing in). While the ...

... are the fronds; "kuki wakame," I learn, refers to the stems. Sunrise is also a fine place to peruse Japanese package design — to a reggae soundtrack, on one visit — while pondering such curiousities as Meiji brand Chelsea yogurt scotch (50 g.; $1.29). Think of lemon yogurt in hard-candy form. Another visit offered up Calpico brand lychee drink (not shown; 200 ml.; 59 ...

Here is why. They are constantly tempting my wallet with gorgeous books that are usually beyond my budget. Occassionally I get lucky and find stuff like the oversized version of the Cabinet of Natural Curiousities for 70% off the original price, but usually, I am left drooling over a book I can't have. In this case it is Magic, a 600+ page tome filled with awesome imagery. Look, look! ...

... 3. What one BPAL scent do you really want to try and haven't yet? Oh, I have no idea! I had the chance to try a lot of the rares thanks to schmarian, so I've had a lot of my curiousities sated. If there was a lily of the valley SN, or an amber SN, I would love to try those though. 4. You tend towards the "cool" music. What is your biggest embarrassing music love? Hah, I ...