How do I become a food critic?

Ok, it all started when at 6 months old I found a love for fresh South Aussie whole prawns sitting in a highchair (I am sure the picture to prove this is lurking somewhere at my Grandmas).
I received a Peter Russell Clarke cookbook - one of the original celeb chefs (far from the 'my first' series) for my 5th Christmas. I could barely read, but cooking was definitely my forte from a young age. Both my parents are good cooks - both creative and daring. My dad should open a restaurant just selling gourmet omelettes. These genetic dispositions and living in Adelaide sets you up for high standards in the food and wine department for life.

When we first got a microwave, I instructed my father to ensure he pricked the egg before cooking it senselessly in the microwave - to be sure of no explosions. I was about 7.

All through my childhood we were taken to fancy restaurants, extravagant dinners for special occasions and we always treated as equals, like a group of friends going out to dinner.
I studied home economics, food hygiene, biology and small business management in high school. The venture I led was called 'Bonza Brekkies'. We made a profit selling the likes of ham and cheese croissants, vegemite or other condiments on toast to starving teenagers.
My aim (though I strayed between wanting to be a forensic scientist and fitness instructor) was to be a chef. Unfortunately, despite my maturity, there was little career counselling and advice given at school about how to enter this work force.

During school I worked at a hotel crumbing schnittys, doing dishes and did a bout of work experience at Scottys Motel and the German Club in Adelaide making German potato cakes.
My first week out of school I was working at a Chinese restaurant and studying hospitality at TAFE. I then moved to Melbourne. This in hindsight wasn't enough. I got a job at an Italian restaurant where I was more hands on in the kitchen. Boring.

From here I sailed between customer service related jobs eventuating in 10 years of working IT. How far you sail away when your mast is down.
What an experience I have had. Especially through the definity of culture - food.

I am also living in London, which helps you appreciate the food you discover travelling the world.
I think I could tell you anything about any type of food. Any culture. Any country.
But where do I go from here? Maybe a writing course? Who knows. Maybe Ill freelance.. London is such a big melting pot, but with little standards - and I think I am just the person to highlight the best of the rest.

Does anyone have any ideas, contacts, mentors to help me on my way?