Very Delayed Post.

Yes.  I know it has been a million years since I’ve blogged.  But I have an excuse.  See, look!

I burned my hand really bad!  Second degree.  Although actually, that happened 5 months ago.  So I guess this is not a great excuse as to why I didn’t blog all this time.  But hey, at least you kind of feel bad for me now.  ^^

Well, those of you who are dying to know about the burn, it’s quite a funny story actually.  So I was working the Sauté station at the restaurant I work for (ililinyc) during restaurant week, and yes I was working my ass off when a pot of boiling meat sauce dropped on my hand.  It was a great experience I think, I didn’t want to really go to the emergency room or anything, but I guess I was being a little foolish.   Turned out I had second degree burn and had to take a week off working in the kitchen!  That was the worst part for me.   But now I have this huge scar the size of New Jersey on my hand.  Battle wounds, woo hoo!  I guess it just all comes with the industry huh?

Anyway, it feels a little weird talking about my burn when it happened 5 months ago.  Wow, it has really been a while since I’ve blogged.  I feel so bad, I’m so sorry Diary- will you ever forgive me?

So many many things have happened since my last entry, obviously.  I guess most importantly, I finally graduated Culinary school!  Wahoo!  *whistle* *cheers* *applause*

Yes, cheesy I know.  But I don’t care, it was a very exciting and moving moment in my life!  Not necessarily because I graduated, but because this really started a new career and direction for me.  It was the turning point in my life.

I’ve learned so much in the past couple months, and I am so very grateful to God to have such an opportunity.  I’ve been on a culinary rollercoaster though,  been doing a million things at once.  I thank God that He graced me with my talents and ability to be able to strive for my dream and goal.   What IS my dream and goal? Oh, who the hell knows. ^^

As of now, I am very content with my current job(s).  Still currently working Sauté at Ilili, such an amazing opportunity that was given to me after such a short period in a professional kitchen.  Also, externing at Rachael Ray Magazine’s test kitchen, which is pretty neat although I have not been able to meet her (I hear she’s psycho though! =x).  But all good things has to come to an end at one point.  I’ve learned that sometimes it’s good to end a story with a happy ending and start a new story- whether happy or sad!  Can’t be scared to do that, can’t get too comfortable..  Life is about spontaneousness and risks and all that.. !

Anyway, I digress.  My point is that I am now ending that certain chapter of my life.  My externship will soon come to an end, and also my position at Ilili.  I love both very much and very sad to give it up, but I am happy to say I have something more exciting coming up!

I’ve recently have been accepted to Food Network, to work with their food team on the production team.  It is pretty exciting stuff.  I was ecstatic!  I really thank God for such amazing opportunities he gives me!

Anyway,  I will definitely have more stories to come when I start that in January.  (Can’t wait to meet all the FN stars. Oh gosh, I am such a geek.)

Another thing, I’ve decided to start doing catering and private parties on the side.  I have been getting some good gigs here and there, one coming next week!  Pictures and updates to come…  to be continued!

P.S.  I promise to update more often ^^