Back in the saddle, Masterchef Season 3, and other stuff...

Sorry it's been a while since I've posted anything.  For those of you still subscribed to me, I'm very thankful.

The last year has been nothing short of a whirlwind experience for me.  I've joined the Lync Partner Devices team this June and I'm really excited about the feature I'm working on.  Only problem is that there is no Public Service Announcement made on it yet, so you'll just have to stay tuned until that day comes! :)  That being said, I'm excited about the newest technologies Microsoft will deliver this year.  I look forward to owning a Windows 8 Surface tablet when it releases in October.  The press release and feature set was staggering to say the least ( http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/microsoft-surface-tablet-release-date-news-and-price-1085679).

In other news, I've been following this season's Masterchef, one of my favorite reality cooking shows, though I did see a fair number of less-than-friendly rivalries erupt moreso than the last couple of seasons.  Not sure why that is the case for this particular season, but I found it to be a bit less savory than most.  Still, I managed to find a few favorites: Monti (we go back quite a ways when she was a DJ in Seattle), Christine (who would've thought blind people can cook and she does it better than people WITH vision), David, Felix, and even Becky (though at the time of this writing, I've been railing her for talking down on her peers). People no longer in the competition, but thought very highly of were Michael Chen, Scott Little, and Cowboy Mike Hill.  These are people I know can cook and I hope never give up in life.  

Then there is my DEAR BEST FRIEND, Ryan Umane.  This man calls himself "The Flavor Elevator."  Problem is that I've seen these dishes done several times now on his website and they're good, but bring nothing new to the table.  Also, he had this little gem to say about me: 

Since then, we "mutually agreed" to block each other so we can't read their tweets.  I will remember him fondly for that winning personality he portrayed on the show.  I'm so touched he would actually take time to tweet me then block me!  It's pretty hilarious, to say the least.

Anyhow, it's been a long while since I've played my Xbox.  I was able to get in a few good sessions of Zumba Fitness: Rush (looking forward to the next game) and am currently trying to get the last couple of achievements in Hitman: Blood Money.  Then I'll get back to my library of other games waiting to be played.  Until then, I'll see you next time!