Carpe Diem

Malacca Food - Mediocrity at its best

2009-08-24T17:08:00.007+08:00

A place famous for its Portuguese settlement and the birthplace of the Malay Sultanate, Malacca got its name from a tree where Parameswara saw a deer (sang kancil) kicking some dogs into a river. Years later, the Porto's came to conquer and built a mighty fortress (A Farmosa) and later on the Dutch had their Stadhuys. Also need to mention is the origin of the 'peranakan' - a breed of Chinese living in a Malay cultural heritage started their civilization there. And years later, this place is a good resemblance of Malaysia, a truly diversified culture, where the West meets the East. And so I was happy to set my foot again in this historical city, only to discover that it doesn't live up to my food expectations..

My first impression was at the restaurant in the Jonker Street. Well famous for its long queue, we were lucky to be there w/o any wait at all. Tucked behind the reddest building, it is quite a normal coffee hainanese coffee shop. On the walls, lots of newspaper clips and the famous publicity reviews it has garnered a few years ago. I was told that they served the Best Chicken Rice Ball in Malacca. When the dishes came, I frowned at the presentation. Pieces of chicken were clumsily arranged as if it has dropped of the plate and plates of rice ball (of 5) were being served as a side. I did not fancy wat I put in my mouth at all. The rice is cold, bland and way too meshy as if it was blended and rolled up to a ball shape. Luckilly the chicken was okay, served hot, flesh was still juicy and tender. However, the chicken pieces were chopped too small and having to chew lots of small bits of chicken bones was quite a nightmare. So the biggest consolation went to the chilli sauce, something I think it was good cocktail of chilli, garlic and vinegar.

A walk down the lane was pretty hot in the sunny evening. We walked past a lot of souvenir shops and some old traditional nyonya dishes. I past by a stall selling nyonya kuih and judging by the look, shapes and color.. I really had doubts whether these delicacies taste good. And lots of pineapple tarts on sale too. Tasted a few samples which acclaimed that they were homemade ones, I found there were js mediocre. Some crust were too hard and some were so soft till it melted leaving no texture of buttery taste or graininess at all.

Weather was hot and we stopped by a dessert stall selling cendol and laksa. As my stomach was half empty due to some bad chicken rice experience, I need to indulge something. We sampled the 2 laksa.. one a Baba laksa, and a Nyonya laksa. Baba Laksa is actually a Curry Laksa where coconut milk is added, whereas Nyonya Laksa is the common Penang Assam Laksa. My tastebud reminded the thick creamy Baba Laksa was similar to the Singapore's Tj Katong Laksa and I quite like it. The Nyonya Assam Laksa however had too much 'Otak Udang' which was too sweet. Eventually, We mixed both the laksa in the end and created the Baba & Nyonya Laksa - which we liked it much better. Dessert was the Gula Melaka cendol - A good one.

Dinner was at this restaurant famous for its crabs. These local crustacean were promised to be juicy and fresh and it was stir fried with their signature sauce. They named it the Fresh Milk Crabs. While I was expecting milky and creamy taste in its velvety color, however it has some sweet, sour and spicy in it too. I think they put lots of bird's eye chillies and sour plum sauce. This wud be the best dish I ever had in Malacca. But the rest of the dishes were js average. Even the sweetness of the steamed white promfret was drenched with too much of soy sauce. What a waste of such a good fish. And it was not cheap for a table of 4 of 2 crabs, fish, vege, simple hokkien mee hoon (which has too much of dark soy sauce) and drinks that costed us abt rm 180.

Supper was supposingly be famous satay celup but I had too much alcohol till I need to call the nights out..

Before we left Malacca, one had to complete the journey to eat in an authentic Nyonya restaurant. However, due to some time restrictions, we actually had it in one of the simple establishments near the Crocodile farm in Ayer Keroh. Overall experience was js simple food, with really nothing to shout about. Even the mediocre Assam House in Ipoh can beat this restaurant flat to the ground. We decided to try out this new place after reading some good comments from some of the local floggers websites and apparently the newspaper also had a write up of this cafe. Hmm.. Maybe we were expecting too much after all..

New Orleans Jazz

2009-08-20T10:56:00.006+08:00

Last Sunday, it was a very relaxing weekend for me.. Woke up at 1:30pm and had my tea in The Apartment, KLCC followed by a jazz concert at the Philharmonic Hall.. I thought of it js a few days before and I managed to get the last 2 tickets of the sold-out concert. At first, contemplating abt it coz the seats were at the front row.. But a sold-out concert should be good right? And I was never wrong on my intuition.. It was awesomely superb!

The band was from New Orleans, the father of all jazz in America. A seven piece band of a drum, piano, clarinet, sax, trumpet, trombone and bass (tuba), they are one hell of a kind that can make u clap, swing, tap, and even move ur body hard.. Their soulful tunes plus all the improvisations really make me feel like taking my own trombone to jazz up with them. I like their renditions of dixie which is less 'rojak' and more true to the rhythm.. Some enthusiast claimed that this is New Orleans style.. which is the original of them all..

In fact, the Star has a write-up on them too.. Do check it out here

Vegan Diet

2009-08-05T12:32:00.004+08:00

I have been approached this subject during a dinner. Was suprised that more ppl were propagandizing abt being vegetarian.. All this while, I love food. I am one of those to live to eat and not eating to live..

So I have been patient.. trying to be vegetarian for a few days. It's refreshing having plates of vegetables of assorted colors and textures. And I like seeing vegan fish and prawns being made into wonderful dishes. The vegan fish not only looks good but also tastes great as well. Sometimes I wondered whether my taste bud has disillusioned me.

And I feel good after consuming those leafy greens. It made me more refreshing w/o the usual after-lunch yawns. Somehow my body feel lighter too. And now after a heavy Chili's Lunch of Triple Play and Fajita's, I felt a little guilty of such meat gluttony. And I was burping away all those ingested gasses of the meat-beer concoction in my stomach.

Triple Play

Fajitas

Black 'Gold'

Perhaps I should be more disciplined and not tempted by the sight of red juicy flesh anymore. Trust me, this is gonna be difficult!

Hangover Days

2009-07-23T14:07:00.002+08:00

It's been a long time since I last blogged.. Things have been too tied up.. Woke up this morning with yawns and laziness. Too much of a beer-whisky-liqour concoction yest night. Some updates in my life include:

1. I am no longer working in Ipoh

2. Still in the commodity trading line, but in KL

3. Staying in a nice quiet surroundings of Tmn Desa

4. Enjoying my life, love my fine wine and dine..notably Italian Nebbiolo and Barolo.. And notice a huge difference between normal and organic food..

5. Shopping remains a good past-time

6. Clubbing becomes scarce.. getting bored with the usual stuffz.. Can't they have clubs like 'X2' in KL?

7. Still teaching music, with an additional all girls school now

8. Becoming more simple in life, Is this a sign of old age? Aiks

Wine Tasting & Appreciation Course

2008-10-20T14:08:00.004+08:00

Wine tasting is not the same as drinking it. To experience the true flavor of a wine requires that you pay attention to your senses of sight, smell, touch, as well as taste.

Sight: Look at the wine -- in daylight if possible. The best way is to tilt the wine in the glass and look at it against a white background. What do you see? Is the wine clear or cloudy? The color will vary according to what wine it is. Red wines vary greatly in color -- a Merlot, for example will usually be an intense ruby red while a Cabernet Sauvignon will be a darker, deeper red. As a red wine ages, you will see hints of reddish-brown around the edges. White wines become more golden as they age.

Smell: Through our sense of smell, wine reveals its pleasures to us. To determine the aroma, swirl the wine vigorously in the glass. As the wine coats the sides of the glass, it releases its bouquet. The aromas can be quite different depending on how far into the glass your nose goes. At the top of the glass, they are more floral and fruity; deeper in the glass, they are richer. Try to detect the full range of scents from berry to floral to spicy to woody ... and so on. Consider intensity and appeal.

Touch: This does not mean you dip your finger into your wine glass! When tasting wines, the touch is the feel of the wine on your tongue. Is it soft or brisk? Does it have a refreshing zing around the edges of your tongue? Or is it flat and flabby? Tannins (used in red wines to keep them from spoiling) will feel sort of prickly on your tongue. Younger red wines are usually more tannic. The ideal touch is a mellow softness -- a velvety feeling in your mouth.

Taste: This is the final step and should be taken only after you've used your other senses. When tasting a wine, take a small amount in your mouth, swirl it around lightly so all your tastebuds are exposed, then keep it there for a brief period. Does the wine taste the same as its aroma? Is it sweet, acidic, crisp? Is it light or full-bodied? At this point you can either spit it out (especially if you are tasting several wines) or simply drink it, but be sure to experience the aftertaste (the finish). What is the memory of the wine on your palate?

DESCRIBING THE TASTES AND SMELLS OF WINE

Have you ever stood next to someone at a wine tasting bar who kept uttering words like bouquet, clarity, earthy, crisp, spicy, zesty ... and so on?

Did you wonder what in the heck they were talking about? Well, here's your opportunity to learn how to 'wine-speak' with the experts!

Pour the wine into an ordinary wine glass -- an inch or less is best (definitely no more than one-quarter full). Then, holding the glass by its stem, gently swirl the wine. This aerates the wine and releases the aroma (bouquet) of the wine.

Take a sniff. You might want to put your nose inside the glass to get a more defined sense of the smell. Or try moving the glass ever so gently so the aroma wafts up to your nose. Pay close attention to what you smell. You might even want to close your eyes so you can fully concentrate on the scent.

Try to identify the odor. Is it fruity like grapes, apples, melons, oranges, or perhaps grapefruit? You might even notice a grassy fragrance, like a freshly mown lawn. These are common aromas of white wines. If the Chardonnay has been aged in oak, you may even pick up a buttery or fig scent.

Most red wines have a fragrance reminiscent of berries but in Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, you may also pick up woody smells like cedar or pine needles, or sometimes chocolate will come to mind. Syrah often has a floral scent. Zinfandel is spicy and may make you think of ground black pepper.

Now take a sip. Get all your taste buds involved by running the wine around your tongue. Don’t swallow just yet. Think for a moment about the flavor. Many times, the flavor will match the aroma, but sometimes you’ll distinguish new elements. The taste of the white wine may remind you of orange blossoms or peaches. The red wine may taste like blackberries or strawberry jam or coffee, or even tobacco.

Use whatever words come to mind as you experience the aroma and flavor. There are no wrong answers when it comes to describing wine. It's whatever helps you to remember a certain wine (even if it reminds you of a new car smell!).

After you swallow the wine, notice the 'feel' of the wine in your mouth. Does it feel crisp or zesty? Or is it smooth, like velvet?

Do you notice an aftertaste? Sometimes this is an extension of the flavor, but it may bring to mind something entirely different. Also notice how long the flavor lingers. A long, pleasant aftertaste, where all the components of the wine are in balance, is a sign of a quality wine.

So there you have it. Now you can stand next to those people at the wine bar, raise your pinky, and toss around words like fruity, floral, earthy, and smoky along with the best of them!

Note: I personally had a great time sampling some wine over the last weekend. What a great time to relax on a cozy Sunday evening.

Some food pairing - smoked salmon, caviar, cheese, bread, crackers, and salad.

The Ipoh-mali 'Leng Lui's'

The Wine Connoisseur

LOST by Michael Buble

2008-10-19T15:48:00.002+08:00

LOST - Michael buble

I received this song js recently.. A good one from Michael Buble.

Moving On

2008-10-03T12:05:00.003+08:00

I was recently being approached abt this phrase.. Easy piece of advice but in reality it's gonna be tough. Can we really move on after a broken relationship? Yes, but it's gonna take some time.

Not all break ups are mutual. Mostly, it's one sided. Someone js gonna say the word. But how would the broken up react? The person being broken up with will definitely have to adjust, first to being rejected and second to life without somebody they still care for. That person has to move on and begin another new chapter of live.

But at times, most of us can't. We still cling to the good old memories and histories of our past. We want to start anew but at the same time, there is a sense of pity and jealousy when we see our ex seeing another person. Most of the time, we wanna maintain that kinda friendship but in reality we should avoid. Yes, we should leave that person for good. Seeing your former can only bring out emotions and may cause you do to or say something you will regret later. And of course, don't get too soft-hearted when ur ex begging you for a renewed relationship. If it doesn't work, it just won't happen.

Mending a broken heart is not easy but it can be done. It takes time and yes, it does take some inner courage as well.

It's good to be back at 18

2008-09-30T18:01:00.003+08:00

I enjoyed my last weekend.. Had a reunion with ex schoolmates. This year was the 10th year since I left Form Five.. Even awarded a pewter certificate..

It was great to recount those old memories being in school. That was one of the rarest occasion that I could drink with my teachers. Ya know, they were ones who told you that alcohol and ciggy's were bad for you. :) Of course, we had a great time sharing and knowing the latest updates on each of our own lives.

I adjourned to clubbing with friends last Fri and Sat. I remembered reaching home at 5am on a wee Sat morning. Some more gotta go work at 10am. The next day I realised that the last time I had that was probably 10 years ago. I enjoyed myself during those 2 nights, where one I was totally pimped out to do nasty things. Another night was sweating all out on the dance floor.

I truly feel much younger now...

101 Dalmatians + 1

2008-09-26T14:52:00.002+08:00

I js could not resist the Dalmatian Frogskin limited edition sunglasses from Oakley..

First tried it 2 days ago when I brought my existing Zero Oakley for service. Hmm... After some gimmick talks, my heart got carried away again. Even offered me a 'VIP' price.. Wah lao eh.. Big temptations...

It looked funky though..

Emporio Armani Phone anyone?

2008-09-22T18:03:00.005+08:00

Samsung gonna introduce their 2nd Armani phone soon...

Nice candy bar with night effects.. Some basic features include:
-Quadband GSM,
-HSDPA connectivity
-2.2-inch AMOLED
-3.2-megapixel camera
-Built-in FM radio
-120MB memory
-microSD card slot
-USB2.0
-Bluetooth 2.0
-3.5mm audio jack

Heard it would be released in Europe in Nov 2008 with Asia soon after.

Snapshots of Down Under

2008-07-17T12:19:00.003+08:00

Pan for Gold at Sovereign Hill

Soldiers ready for firing

Exhibition Garden

Falling leaves

Blue Lake

Twelve Apostles

London Bridge that has fallen down

In the mood of holiday

2008-06-23T14:38:00.004+08:00

Goodbye Australia...

Things that made this journey memorable:

1. Managed to locate a few long lost friends. Last I met them was nearly a decade ago. My gosh, 10 years has passed.

2. Also met a lot of new interesting people. One particular person was by the name of Gloria from HK who sat next to me during the trip to the Great Ocean Road. I was inspired by her life stories.

3. Journey to Adelaide. 12 hours driving on a highway. Crazy.

4. Barossa Wineries. Great Aussie wines. Well worth the driving journey to Adelaide.

5. Great Ocean Road. I nearly threw out but spectacular views.

6. Sovereign Hill. Interesting living 'museum'. Transformed me back to the 1850's. I thought I was in a dream.

7. Food, Glorious Food. Thanks to Ed for the warm hospitality - Had Jap, Thai, Viet, Italian, German, Malaysian (Assam Laksa), Greek, Turkish, Korean, Chinese and Aussie (Kangaroo meat) food. My fave surprisingly a Pho Bo in Swanston Streets. They claimed Bill Clinton had 2 bowls.

4 Airports in 1 day

2008-06-14T16:54:00.002+08:00

Greetings from Melbourne, Australia. I arrived Melb yest. after 3 transits in 4 airports. Haha. Well, budget flights were always like that. For a fraction of the normal full fare, I had been in KLIA, Changi, Darwin and finally Melbourne Tullamarine airport on 13th June morning. It was quite cold here. Yesterday I think it was abt 5 degrees C at night. But I had almost a bottle of white Riestling which made the weather a little ok to pass by.

Even though such transits were tiring and lots of hassle (coz u need to recheck in all ur luggage for every airport) but to me, I found it ok. I am someone who could not sleep well on planes. My previous flight to Sydney was kinda nightmarish. It was a 8 hr night flight and I suffered from insomnia. I could not even sleep at all. This time I thought I was having the same problem as I was quite awake from Sg - Darwin. But luckily, when I got on my 2nd plane to Melbourne, the 4 hr flight was a smooth one for me. I actually had a good rest there. Maybe my body got adjusted to it.

And suprisingly, I have found some new food discoveries in Singapore. I used not to like Sgrean chinese food. They were a little too health conscious. Less oil, less salt and hardly a taste anymore. But I enjoyed myself very much this time when I had dinner with a friend in the Changi terminal. I would say it was comparable to some of the Chinese cuisine in Ipoh and Hong Kong. Price was reasonable too. I feel I gotta be more careful when I make comments on SGrean food in future.

It was great in Melbourne. Not too congested as compared to Sydney. And they have great Sales now. Haha.. Too bad the conversion to Ringgit is at all time high now. I would need to stop my dirty habits this time around.

p/s - I enjoyed the Bratwurst in Queen Victoria's market. :p

Ho Chi Minh City

2008-05-11T23:16:00.002+08:00

Bustling street in Ho Chi Minh City. It's difficult to cross these streets. A tip I learnt there: Just walk and ignore the traffic. Those motorists would know how to control and maneveure their vehicles.

The HCM Memorial Building. Great view at night.

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-11T23:06:00.002+08:00

Before the child is born

A mother's love begins
Before the child is born
And lasts through time
And difficulties
And differences
And many wounds
And days of joy
And days of sorrow
Winding, wearing
Weeping, sharing
Changing
Until, at the end
What remains
Is that solid core
That began as love
Before the child was born.

Wishing my mum and all mothers around the world... Happy Mother's Day!

Stylish phones

2008-05-03T14:11:00.002+08:00

Being metrosexual, it's great to be stylish. It's like you need to be in front of the pack. Looking good and exquisite. Someone way different and stood out from the rest.

So in the hunt of mobile phones, almost every man needs one. So how can we differentiate a stylish one with the antique 3310? Here's the list...

1. Apple Iphone
This is the most talked about phone of the year. Big and thin with nice weight on the pocket, it comes with lots of features. A few strokes with your fingers, this little computer makes you feel so effortless and easy to use. It also comes with a stunning Safari browser and of coz, a great of storage of music. Coming in less than a month's time, we shall see the 3G version soon. But too bad, Malaysians are still waiting for the phone legitimately and we are in doubt whether they would actually reach on our shores.

2. LG Prada
This one is stunning. With LG collaborating with high end designer, Prada, it came up with such a slim and glossy black label phone. It has a minimalist outlook, but has detailed features on the interior. One such feature is the haptics aka vibrating tactile feedback. With no keypads and clean lines, one would not miss typing a wrong word as each 'key' on the screen gives you an authentic touch. Moreover, it comes with a Prada leather pouch. If you are an enthusiastic photo-shooter, you should go for the LG viewty. It offers 5 MP as compared to only 2 on the Prada. Business phone users can opt for the LG KS 20. What a complete package from LG!

3. Samsung Giorgio Armani
Similar to LG-Prada collaboration, Samsung teamed up with Giorgio Armani for this wonderful phone. One unique feature for this item is the Croix User Interface which is quite quirky and fun to explore. It also comes with an exquisite leather pouch by the ever famous Giorgio Armani.

4. Motorola Razr and Razr2 series

When Motorola launched its Razr series a few years ago, it took the mobile world by storm. Its iconic slim and sharp design has also brought a big turnaround plan for the troubled company in the past. Pictured above was the special edition of the V3i Gold edition by Dolce & Gabbana. Late last year, they revived their project and introduced the new Razr 2 by launching the V8 and V9. V9 comes with a 3.5G that supports up to 3.6 Mps HSPDA while V8 has no 3G band. There is a 'snake-skin' luxury edition of the V8 featured below.

5. Nokia Arte
This is the Nokia's answer to style and luxury. The new Arte series continues the similar traditions set by the 8800 series, Sirocco and Luna. They are made of high grade steel and glass, while the brown one is a limited series that features a sapphire gem navigation and a soft leather finish. Apart from the high quality, they also feature musical themes by Kruder & Dorfmeister, living wallpapers, and a unique feature that mutes the ringing phone by just fliiping the phone.

And the most luxurious phone goes to..............

6. Vertu of course!

Call them insanity but this is the phone that almost all the rich would have at least one. They are made from precious metals like Gold or Titanium. Some even decorated with precious stones like diamonds and rubies. Although they may sound a little not practical for most of us, but some may enjoy the concierge service provided by the phone. All you need to do is to press a button for access to the international network of services, that could arrange anything from a restaurant reservation to a yacht charter. In one of their models known as Ascent Ti, the Vertu Fortress technology is introduced. This synchronizes important data on the phone such as contact details, calendar and notes to a remote server, (supposedly) maintained in an ex-military bunker at a secure location in the English countryside. So if you do lose your very expensive phone, at least the data can be quickly restored in a new handset, providing some peace of mind.

And the world's most expensive phone also goes to Vertu's Cobra

This phone comes with a USD 310,000 price tag. But then again, luxury always doesn't mean stylish. You decide for this phone yourself.

How expensive is expensive?

2008-04-30T00:31:00.001+08:00

Being a brand conscious, I tend to overspend on certain items.. Mainly on fashion, gadgets and food. I was walking past a boutique a few weeks ago and noticed a tie. Simple it may be but it stood out from the rest. It's unlike those normal ties that u saw on the racks. It's a knitted one and comes with a solid basic color. But it gave me a shock when i looked at the price. Definitely not cheap with a figure close to 4 digits.

Of course that tie was spotted in KLCC in one of the boutiques on Ground Floor. It came with a luxury trademark as well.

I have always liked a little touch of luxury. But I am cheap inside. So i order I fully maximise my hard earned money, I am all out to buy quality items, only that I will use frequently. Coz I feel the real value of an item is its price divided by the number of times it is worn, plus some multiplier for the pleasure it engenders in myself.

So I kept on asking myself this... When would I really be wearing a tie? Perhaps once in 3 months, subject to some conferences/seminars to attend. I clearly knew that it would be a bad decision for me to buy such a luxury piece of work, as I won't be using it so oftenly.

Temptations were there and a feeling of regret passed over me when I left the store empty handed. As I walked along, I noticed some flyers that this new eeepc was js launched with an attractive price tag. At that moment, I forgot that I had actually owned 2 laptops. And one that was actually purchased 3 months ago.

Coffee - Simply a drink?

2008-04-28T12:46:00.003+08:00

I was sipping some real black coffee while blogging to this. My fave would be pure black without sugar and cream. Preparation is quite simple. Add some instant soluble coffee powder (a brand with Nes) with some hot water.. Some ppl might think it as bitter while I personally feel that's a rich taste with nice aroma. That's how coffee should be right?

Around the world, coffee is like a necessity in every part of culture. The Italians come up with their expresso and capuccino brewed in that thousands dollars worth of a squarish metallic box. The Vietnamese would be slowly dripping their coffee on a cheap US 1 tin canister. While the mamaks would be 'tarik-ing' their coffee to produce a silky smooth texture and being tongue friendly to the mouth. So no matter where we go, we would be awed to know that every different culture has their own ways to prepare such a simple drink.

But life isnt that diversified for me. I am stuck in this little city with lesser options. Imagine I need to buy a coffee now.. If I were in a cafe with a 'Star' that guarentess great bucks, that cuppa of capuccino would cost me RM 10 while if I am in a kopitiam maybe RM 2. Mamak stalls maybe even less that that. So where shall I go? Would the higher price of a cup of starbucks simply justify a better taste than a kopitiam. Is it worth the money to indulge or simply to impress?

My answer is 'I don't think so'.

IMHO, the most important ingredient in a cup of coffee is the beans. While expert baristas around the world may claim that the preparation itself is important but no matter how good we brew them, the beans must be fresh and roasted well. Same as being in life, no matter how high profile we are, I guess our attitude is the best that decribes ourselves. That's our inner strength that would differentiate a good taste or a 'packaged/branded' one.

In my life, I have come across with lots of high profiled hypocrites. They are big branded ppl that served as role models in the society. However, as I slowly unfold each items carefully, I realize wearing a big mask is what these ppl do. At the same time, I found out that they are a lot down to earth ppl that doesnt have the extra glamour and profile, but would always be at your side whenever u needed them for help. These down to earth ppl may be quiet and very low profile, but if you sit down and have a casual chat with them, their ideas may be even crazier that you could believe.

Welcome Back

2008-04-28T12:22:00.000+08:00

My blogs are in a mess. Firstly, the original one in Friendster was lame. The 2nd one was not updated regularly and even got accidentally deleted. I do not know how to retrieve that. Anyone has any clues?

And so, fingers got itchy and minds became twicky. Js started a new one so that can use my freedom of expression to some goodwill.

Thought some time for the right title until finalised with Carpe diem. Was in a seminar last friday and somehow got inspired by this quote. In English it means 'Seize the day'. I think in life, we need to make do of all opportunities in life. We need to grab hold of everything we can and js seize that every moment. Live our life to the max with no regrets.