a few random ones i liked and had time to crop down to size. mostly flowers. naturally.

so: just checked the site's stats (not the sitemeter at the bottom of the page, but a more comprehensive one), and it reveals that the #3 search string that led people here is "groin kicking". six whole hits. i'm also proud to note that the blog has received two hits for people searching for "bruschetta pronunciation." other searches of note:

unrequited narcissism (surprising)
virtual-slut
1987 cicada pictures
acting sexy lyrics sifl
benjamin mackenzie from the oc naked
sexsexsexy
uva girls are beautiful
ashton kucher motorcycle

well. there are some weird folks out there.

oh my god. i just checked for sure, and i am #6 on google's list for "groin kicking." out of about 1,500.

apparently, my life is now complete!

Check this out. If you don't feel like clicking: Long John Silver's is giving away jumbo shrimp to celebrate the Mars Rover Mission's success.

Am I missing something obvious? Did the rover send back pictures of enormous martian shrimp-creatues while we were gone? And if so, is this really news worth celebrating with press releases and seafood? Personally, my initial impulse is to go somewhere and cower.

ack. ACK. the june 9th wilco show at the 9:30 club is sold out. ACK. stupid italy.
where can i get scalped tickets?

update: q and not u is playing may 14 at the black cat. we should not let the wilco mistake be repeated. i would be happy to go and buy tix in advance, if anyone wants to come. additionally, the unicorns are playing the black cat june 6th, and that should be a priority. neko case june 15th as well, and pedro the lion june 16th.

the only photo i've managed to upload from our trip (and the very first photo i took) is here:

(on the flight from d.c. to milan)

i seriously have like 200 photos, and i want to post all of them, but i have to figure out how to do it in a way that doesn't make everyone fall asleep on their computers.

heads up: THE RUNWAY AHEAD

After the second-cycle finale of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, the cameras continued to capture key moments in the lives of Yoanna and the other participants who have moved on to successful endeavors. While some of the girls returned to their hometowns to face family, friends and boyfriends, others went to the Big Apple and Hollywood to further pursue their dreams. Tune in to see the triumphs and challenges in the participants' personal lives as they developed after the thrilling finale of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Yoanna's high-profile publicity appearances and her introduction to the most competitive runways, top models, designers and fashion gurus during L.A. Fashion Week. This event is a breeding ground for cutting-edge talent attracting the industry's prestigious buyers, press and celebrities. Additional footage will showcase winner Yoanna's big red carpet appearance entrance at the AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL finale party as well as her return home to visit her mom.

We'll find out how Shandi's life has changed since her adventures in Milan, especially regarding her relationship with her boyfriend, while Mercedes provides an update on how she is managing her battle with lupus. The cameras also follow participants April, Camille, Sara, Catie, Xiomara, Jenascia, Heather, Bethany and Anna, who continue to rely on each other for advice, companionship and even a place to sleep, as they pursue their shared dreams. Additional footage will include Sara's sexy photo shoot for a spread in Maxim magazine, Camille's reception by her former college-mates when she returned to Howard University and April's trip back to New York to make an appearance at Judge Nigel Barker's private soirée. Don't miss this special look back on AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL: THE RUNWAY AHEAD, airing Tuesday, May 11th at 9PM ET/PT, and the rebroadcast airing Wednesday, May 12th at 9PM ET/PT.

also, i saw a cicada on my front doorstep last night, and it was terrible.