Becoming Helium Writer

I've actively searching for a way to improving my writing skills and working my way into the journalism world as I have a dream of becoming a food/health writer for magazines.  So, I have recently stumbled upon this website called Helium that allows writer to freelance their work and get paid if their articles get picked to be publish, or entering writing contest to compete for cash prize.  

It's a good way for me to actively researching for the latest topics that interest me and also sharing my knowledge and letting the community to critics my work and help me become better at journalism.  I've been writing about one article per day since the begining of the week as I was almost done with my work.  I was really happy to see that two of my many articles got ranked #1 rated by the Helium members.  I was thrilled although I wish all of my articles get higher ranking but there's a lot of great writers in the community that I can learn from by reading how the write and structure the article. 

So, whoever interesting in sharing their knowledge and expertise on something else. Try it and best thing was there's nothing to lose but someting to gain !! 

Man Vs Food

I've been watching this travel channel show called "Man Vs. Food" and this traveling chef is OUT OF HIS MIND.  His name is Adam and he travelled all across America and looking for the perfect pig out area and also take on some of the craziest food challenge along the way. 

Since today I'm all alone at the house while Jon and the boys went to watch G.I Joe, which I'm not interested in watching.  I turned on the TV and watched what's the location for this episode challenge.  He's in TEXAS...yeeeehaw!!  There's this restaurant that serve "Burger from HELL" and everybody loved it as it's addictive.  That's just a regular 8oz burger topped with grilled Jalapeno pepper, with Habanero sauce and also cayenne pepper sauce. Talking about Hot HOT HOT!!!  He then took on a challenge on finishing a meal consist of a salad, baked potato, dinner roll and a 72oz steaks. You've got that right....it's 4 1/2 POUNDS worth of BEEF that he'll be eating to win the contest if he's able to finish the entire meal under 1 hour.  OMG @_@ 

I'm sure by the time he finished the show, his stomach will be stretch to its maximum, which is not good in long run. Just can't believe that people would actually do that.  Spirits of AMERICA i guess, everything has to be BIG and BOLD! 

Dreaming of You

It's been so long since I last saw you, I gave you a hug and you gave me a present before we said our goodbyes.  No one has ever heard from you again.  It is true that alot of us have missed you and wondering your where about.  I've never had a dream about you but all of a sudden last night I dreamed of you.  Maybe because me and my gal pals were discussing about you and subconsciously you've surfaced into my mind again. 

The dream took placed in our high school, but it's sort of like a high school reunion as most of our schoolmates are there, dressed in formal attire and just mingling and catching up with each other. I was as usual, avoiding the large crowd...trying to find a peace and quiet corner where I can chat with my girls.  Then, I saw you...walking towards us and you look good as I remembered. You requested to talk to me alone.  We walked to the staircase and sit there and You said:" I'm doing fine now! Don't you guys worry about me. "  Then, I woke up.  I wish I can continue the dream where I have so many questions to ask but I know that's just a dream and it will never be true. It's all just my wishful thinking. 

Where ever you are now, I really hope you are a better person. We've all miss you, my dear friend. 

Drunk and Dial

This morning at about 2am I received a phone call from Jon as he was driving back from his friend's house and I know there's something peculiar as he was yapping a lot more than he used to and I insist that he was drunk but he said no as he only has a couple of beer.  Alrigth I said, and he kept going on and on about his night with his best friend that he used to grow up with - Mike.  They haven't seen each other for more than 2 yrs since we moved down to Virginia. 

Well, lucky it's only a short drive back to his parents house and he started saying stuff that cracks me up. Such as: I wanted you to meet Mike, and you know, when we get married, he's going to be my bestman.... yadda yadda yadda....!!" Then I told him: "Jon, you are quite CHARMING today but you are drunk aren't you!!" and he said: "Yes" and I was quite mad at his cause he drink and drive but he said he's been doing it since he's 16 and he's a better drive when he's drunk than sober.  OMG...what an excuse!  But, anyway, he was safely home and I just hope he didn't do that again, as that might jeopordize his career in the future. 

I just can't believe that he had a drunk and dial and I'm his victim of choice and listening to his sensitive sides, which is very FUNNY to me as he usually aren't as openly discussed his feelings to me. Hahah... I wonder, what will I do when I get drunk?? Oh, I remember I was once half drunk in a CNY party in 07' and I have a video of myself can't really articulate of a funny sentence backward!! Ashame... but memorable .... 

A week without Bu Bu

Even though Jon has just left Virginia 9 hours ago, I felt like our apartment is so empty without him. I started to miss him already!! I can't eve believed myself that I've said that :P Maybe I've so used to his accompaniment for the few weeks that I've been home. If you've wonder where he went, he's taking his Grandpa and Grandma up to New York to see their daughter - (Jon's mom). He's just so nice like that :)

Anyway, I am alone in the apartment. I have no one to talk to during the day time until my cyber date with gal pal around 9pm. Gosh, I really have no life since I don't have any friends in VA as all ya'll have known that I travel most of the time. It's going to be a very long week without my Bu Bu. Or, should I be enjoying myself with some quiet time, no nagging, no arguing and no fighting over who gets the remote control.

Men.... you can't stand them when they are next to you, but you can't live without them when they are away !! Women are really complicated creatures, nothing really will forever satisfied their neediness. I'm totally one of the craziest one out there :)

Working from Home

What's better than staying in your comfy clothes and rolling out of bed at whatever times you desire and walk to living room and start your work day?  I've never had the luxury of working from home till yesterday.  My first ever home assignment after almost 4 years in service for my company.  It felt good and I loved it.....so far....haha as it's only been the second day of starring at a big pile of paper work, data entering and recipes and menus that I have to work on. 

Now I really do understand why so many people don't like to go to work in an office because there's rules and regulation to be follow, annoying colleagues and bosses that will never understand what you really wants and just ask you to "GET IT DONE and DON'T BOTHER ME". 

I really wish that I can work from home all these times, never have to step foot in the hotel living condition unless it's a VACATION!! I will keep on updating my work progress and see if I really still like the job from home and maybe will start considering it as a career in the future!!  Oh boy, I guess I'm the type of person that needs challenges and exitement constantly to keep me from boredom at work.  Where can I find the perfect job?? Wonder again...... 

Webcam Conference

It's really good feeling when I finally get to have a web conference with my sister since the last one that was 4 months ago.  I get to see my lovely nephew and niece through MSN and it's just a lovely experience that we get to interact with each other and hear their voices.  I've heard a lot of stories about HZ being menace since his baby sister was born but he's just as adorable as I remembered before I left the KLIA 5 months prior. 

Babies grow up so fast and  now he can converse fluently and in long sentences and JE can now crawl and sit-up straight by herself.  My mom and sister purposely cut her hair just so it mimics mine when I was a little girl with the baby doll hair style. Funny part is she does look exactly like me :)  

I wish I can be home sooner and play with them everyday as my job :D