The soldiers are ready. They had undergone the most rigorous training and are now a highly-skilled army. Their name inspires fear in the enemy.


The brave men line up in their ranks and file. Eager to fight the enemy to defend their land.


The soldiers are made of good stock. They did not crumble under pressure and were not afraid to go through fire.


Yet in the long battle, men were massacred.

due to my leisurely lifestyle now, i surf A LOT. in the course of my very busy (online) lifestyle, i read a lot of blogs. Friends', celebrities, bloggers, fashion, cooking, any and every blog.

and then i begin to wonder how these popular blogs attract readers. what is their formula? i did intensive research and summarise my findings into these top 5 rules.

HOW TO BE A (IN)FAMOUS BLOGGER?
1. Post a lot of pictures. Don't need to write anything even. People are not interested in your language ability. They just want your fabulous life. But if you are not a celebrity, not chio or not happening, don't try this.
Examples: Dawn Yang, Felicia Chin, Cory Kennedy

2. Stir up controversy! Make you a talking point! Start selling used underwear online, get caught with your boyfriend in the act, talk about using the public handicap toilet.
Examples: Xiaxue, Talking Cock
*Links are specially chosen so they aren't NSFW.

3. Adopt a mysterious or OTT persona. Wit or dry humour IS part of the package. If your friends laugh at you and not with you, try No.4.
Examples: Little Miss Drinkalot, Cowboy Caleb, Mr Brown

4. Be an expert. Be the authority that people rely on. It need not even be some serious topic. Try hollywood gossip, fashion news or Singapore's favourite - Rate hawker food! Key is to be passionate.
Examples: A Socialite Life, ieatishootipost, Chubby Hubby

5. Be real, be yourself. No.1 also can apply here especially if you are a celebrity.
Examples: Lao Zhar Bo, Can of Worms, any bloggers.

and so after all that studying, I must apply them to my blog. Which rules should I adopt?
No.1 cannot. Not chio, not happening.
No.2 cannot. When you are in a new land all by yourself, this is a little hard to accomplish.
No.3 cannot. Post so many pictures on my blog already. What mystery?
No.4 cannot. I too talented. How to choose?
No.5. Same problem as No.1.

Lidat how to be famous???

Last Weekend, Kelly and I made our way to Wayfarers Chapel.



This romantic chapel of wood and glass was designed by Lloyd Wright, son of famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. His design inspiration came from the Muir Woods which Kelly and I visited in January. He wanted this chapel to be a union of architecture and nature celebrating God's presence.



A couple was getting married in church so we couldn't go in yet.
But we took the time to tour the surroundings.




Isn't this triangle fountain special? I think it might represent the Holy Trinity. We also saw a long brick path with names and a message on each brick.





Entrance to the chapel. *sigh* Isn't it lovely?

Wheeee! It is our first Valentine's today and I was real excited.

Thurs 14.02

Kelly flies home today and I want to surprise him with his favourite cookies.


erm. my first attempt at baking didn't turn out well at all.


It's 12.21am and I'm starting with the 2nd batch. Who the hell bakes cookies at midnight??