From this page describing Stockholm Syndrome. Lol.

(via Angel)

I guess the hubris with a successful first-time attempt to make waffles got to my head. Going to a party? Sure, let's bring cookies. Ran out of Betty Crocker all-in-one mix? Sure, let's toss up our own. Make them into the shape of cats? Sure.

We ended up bringing a box of chocolates to the party instead.

"Cat cookies"

Giving up and making them into traditional blobs. But misgauged the need for breathing space between each blob.

Looking more cookie-like after getting baked. No? Umm.

Throwing in the towel and making a giant one from the leftovers.

At least it tasted like cookie.

Hakone is ridiculously pretty.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

AKB48 is a girl group in the country with a ridiculous 59-member headcount. They have merchandise, CDs and a cafe dedicated to them, however, so I guess you can't knock their financial success.