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“The adrenaline I get when I perform is what’s kept me dancing for so long. Most of my closer friends are people I’ve met through dance. It’s really helped me open up more as a person.”

“I have four older siblings, all of whom are now married. Though I’m an auntie, I’m close in age to my 11 nieces and nephews, so I have a lot of memories growing up with them.”

“My wife and I strive to be role models for our children with the positive qualities we demonstrate. No one is perfect—we believe in learning and growing together as a family.”

“Family is very important to me. I was very close to my mum before she passed away three years ago—she raised my sister and I as a single parent. Now, my sister has three young sons, and even though I don’t normally like kids, I love being an aunt to my nephews!”

“A lot of the time at work we’re just in autopilot mode to meet other people’s expectations, right? What I really want to achieve this year is inner peace, and to find a balance within myself without caring too much about other people’s judgement.”

“I’m currently taking a gap year from my full-time marketing work to freelance and have a clean girl aesthetic moment, so I’ve been taking pilates classes, going to the gym, and going for therapy. Basically doing a lot of relaxing.”

“My resolution for 2024 is to make more money so I can travel wherever I want! I love tropical beaches, so I’d like to go to Hawaii or the Maldives. I also travel a lot within my home country, Indonesia—Pulau Komodo in Nusa Tenggara is great for pretty beaches.”

“I had a recurring knee injury from my days as a dancer, and recently underwent a double knee reconstructive surgery to fix it. The recovery has been very tiring and I do miss dancing, but after about a year of physiotherapy, I'm working hard to rebuild my muscles and am hoping to go snowboarding soon!”

“I have a close group of friends that I’ve known for over a decade, and we often travel together, usually after booking flight tickets on a whim whenever there are good deals. Despite us all having our own lives and careers, it’s always nice to spend time with one another and catch up on life while exploring new places."

“I really believe in female empowerment in this patriarchal world, so I want my daughter to grow up knowing that she can do anything regardless of her sex and gender identity, to feel safe to go out there and explore the world, and know that she can always turn to me when she faces struggles."

“Sunscreen is a must-have in my skincare routine and I use it religiously. A lot of people leave sunscreen out, but not only does it block UV rays, it also shields us from the blue light emitted from our laptop and phone screens, which can be detrimental to both our skin and eyes.”

“After a tiring day at work, I like to unwind by indulging in some alcohol before I go to bed. I usually go for Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) or a Whisky Sour made with Laphroaig Scotch whisky, which is my favourite cocktail. But my boyfriend says it tastes like hospital-grade sanitiser!”