Best is yet to come

In a fine dining restaurant, they usually serve a five course meal which consist of a starter (usually soup), appetizer, entree, desert and coffee/tea. If having a five course meal is an epitome of life, which course do you wish to be having now?

For me, I wish to be having the appetizer salad course. To me, it symbolises that my life is just about to kick off into full gear. And yet at the same time, knowing that I have gone beyond the starter stage. Already not as hungry for life as when it all first start to make sense to me. But most importantly, knowing that the best is yet to come. Full of expectancy and anticipation for what is to come.

In my point of view, I felt that the most trying dish to a chef's skill is the appetizer. It sets the tone of what the guest should expect yet trying its best not to outdo what is yet to come but at the same time not downplaying it. Just the right taste to tease our palate yet not quite getting there.

Then after that, it will be the real thing. The Entree, the main course of the evening. What everyone is waiting for. But for me, I guess i am not ready for that just yet. Maybe a few more years more.

So in the meantime, I'll just have a salad. Thank you.