We are counting down the 5 wackiest jobs you never thought would exist:

1. Hair Boiler

A hair boiler is a person who boils various kinds of animal hair, until it curls. Try to imagine the scent of burning hair-all day long. Welcome to the world of the hair boiler.

2. Citris Fruit Dyer

Ok, now I bet you have been in the supermarket, looking at the lemons or limes and thought - Damn that citris looks fine, what a nice coat of yellowy yellow/ greeny green it has. This is because there are citris dyers who dye the fruit this colour, to help disguise the ripeness of it.

3. Fortune Cookie Writer

Ever wondered how you can put those writing skills to use? Well - someone has to write the fortunes.Remember - everyone seems to appreciate those little witty pieces of information available in the cookies.

4. Wrinkle Chasers

Now this is not what it sounds - this job includes making sure there are no wrinkles on your favourite pair of shoes, before they leave the factory. Shoes get leathery crows feet too you know.

5. Dog Food Tester

YES! Some lucky human being actually does this for a living. If you think about it, how can the dogs test their own food? All quality cuisine has to be tested. I can just imagine that persons breath...

The rise of Convergence Media - and why we need it!

2009 means that we no longer have to rely on only newspapers for our daily dose of affairs and gossip around the globe. Nowadays, there are so many options available to people who are seeking all sorts of information.

I don't know about you, but whenever I want to find out something e.g. news or gossip, I hit up my favorite websites to see what they have on offer. Why not just go and read the newspaper? Because the newspaper is so bland compared to the riveting websites offering webcasts, podcasts and live streaming.

Another thing that I love about these sites, is that there are always a few quirks added in for entertainment - like the opinion polls and irrelevant but interesting gossip e.g. 'Pammy's high sex drive past' or 'Jane Yee's life after 30'.

This isn't all either people, I mean if your feeling abit peckish, you can whip up something from the recipe that's been posted too - who's for vegetable risotto with bacon?

Websites like this revolve around the absolute latest news and current affairs, and can be updated in a second. Perhaps this is, undoubtedly why people flock to them like a pack of hungry seagulls each day (or 3 times a day even). Just to get their fix.

I have added a couple of links to convergence media that I generally rely on, and websites that I recommend you check daily....

http://www.stuff.co.nz/

http://www.smh.com.au/

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/

When the heavens open up

If you guessed I'm talking about rain - your wrong. I'm talking about when you least expect it, you get the surprise of your life and if you could jump for joy on the spot you would.

Yesterday as I was stalking people on the internet and checking to see what broadcasting jobs had opened up (which are generally VERY difficult to find), the perfect job popped up right infront of my eyes.

That's right people - my dream job of a television reporter/journalist. You can imagine my excitement at this, however I then went into a panick as I started filling out the application form. All thoughts of "As if they'll consider me" and "I'm only 23" came to mind, but then I figured - Britney Spears didn't become famous because she sat on her ass......so I figured - what the hell do I have to lose. Nothing. All was good, so I attached the CV and sent that puppy away.

So now we play the waiting game......and I'm aware that people very rarely get their dream job right off the bat, at first try like that. But it just felt so damn good to send that application away, knowing I had the appropriate skill set.

Until next time!!

P.S Please excuse my Britney Spears reference (although I do love Brit, she isn't the best success story to refer to)

Lara Flynn Boyled her face

Ladies and Gentleman.....

Unless you want to look like you have the mumps permanently - don't do what Lara Flynn Boyle did.

She went from a relatively attractive (bulemic/anorexic) D grade actress, to a plastic surgery disaster incorporated (still a D grade actress).

Once again, take a look at the 'Before' picture - obviously this is the one that doesn't look weird.

Feeling a tad angry (what a surprise!)

Today would have to be the first day I have ever dreaded (as in like REALLY dreaded) coming to tech.

This is purely because I had a confrontation with a fellow extended classmate on the weekend - well actually they decided it would be fitting to txt me something way out of line and see how I would react I think. Well I thank the lord this person is not in my class right now, however I'm sure whenever we run into each other it will be a very awkward/angry/aggressive meeting. I am ready for this. I am ready to stand up for myself, when you know in your heart that you did absolutely nothing wrong then that means something. Not to her however, I think this person just enjoys creating drama wherever she goes....and I do pity people like that.

I think it would be safe to say that I am a 10 on the scale of 1-10 of bitterness and aggression.

I will not be threatened- especially for something I didn't do, and I sure as hell won't back down: God knows she's trampled over some people in the past - well I am not going to be the next.

I'm sure you have all been in a relatively similar situation at some point in your lives....

It's a 6/10 day today - getting better

Well, my last blog was full of hatred for those who choose not to reply to important emails.....and on that note.....I opened up my email inbox today to find that I had received one of those replies I had been waiting for.....and waiting for!!

So, I gather that I don't need to stress AS much as I was, and I'm sure things will work out. Oh don't I sound like the positive one!! hahah WHAT A CHANGE!!

I just feel that, if the people in question had of gotten back to me a.s.a.p there wouldn't have been the need for the drinking....the sobbing....the aggression directed toward innocent bystanders (well maybe not that).

So as I said, today is a 6/10 day - that's good. Above average!!!

STRESSED OUT !!!!!

I am so sick and tired of people who don't get back to you via email. I mean, fine - people are busy. But come on - the expression "I was busy ALL day" is just that - a fricken expression !!!!!

So I have spent the whole day stressing over my patential career. Hahhahahahaha sorry - I mean as if I'm going to get a chance at a career if these busy bee types refuse to fit a 20 second email into their day.

(Nearly sobbing).

P.S: The woman in the picture is me. And definately how I feel right now.