In Progress

Introduce yourself!
Hi, my name is Hazirah, and I’m currently interning at a PR agency. I graduated last June with a degree in sociology, but I couldn’t look for work at the time because I tore my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a football match. It’s fixed now, but I still struggle to walk. But it’s also not stopping me from going out and doing shit (laughs). I used to play football for the Singapore Cricket Club, so it would be really nice to go back and play recreationally once I’m better.

You got this girl! Besides football, what other hobbies do you have?
I make art! My art account is called LOTUS FEY, and I do digital illustrations, which I put on shirts and make stickers and prints out of. I haven’t been on the grind lately, but I do have big plans this year to expand out of those mediums.

Interesting! Do you plan to continue making your own merch, or are you open to making merch for others as well?
It’s more of making my own merch. I wouldn’t frame it as me trying to start a business or a brand. That’s really not what I’m going for. Even when I sold my shirts, it was more around the idea of wanting to get my art out there. It’s just so cool to see people wearing stuff I’ve made, like “eh, that’s my art! And it’s on the street!” That was always the dream for me.

How has your internship been so far?
It’s been a month since I’ve joined. The learning curve has been really steep. I’m in charge of doing social media which I’m comfortable with, but there’s the part where I have to reach out to KOLs, as well as create media lists and media alerts. Sometimes I think to myself “what am I doing?”

Honestly, I feel like I can’t find much purpose in my job. At the end of the day, I do my work, I submit it to my boss, and everybody is happy. But am I supposed to be fulfilled once I’ve done that? I’m still trying to find my purpose in this big girl world. I’m guessing it’s the school-to-work transition that is making me feel this way.

The transition into adulthood can certainly feel foggy, like you’re still trying to find your direction. Do you think your art has helped you find a sense of purpose in your life?
My art is definitely something I feel more passionate about. When I put in the work, I can see a tangible result from it, so I’m excited for that. That’s why I want to get back into my art and experience fulfilment from it.