Browsing “Cartier”

“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.”

"My husband and I adopted two Singapore Specials and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done! Dogs don’t live for as long as we do, so I’m mindful of making every moment with them count. We’re now trying for a (human) kid to expand our little family. It hasn’t been easy but we’re staying hopeful!”

“I never felt unconditional love until I had my dogs, Ash and Butter. I recently lost Ash and the pain I felt was like nothing I’ve experienced before. My husband and I even joked that we wouldn’t be as sad if either one of us died.”

“I’ve been a Commodities Broker for 18 years but I actually studied graphic design at LASALLE. Not many people know this—in fact my husband of six years only just found out recently! I really love my job and it pays better, so I don’t think I’ll be going back to designing."

Outside of work, N is quite the dancer. Having picked up dance in his polytechnic and university days, N tells us that he tries to go for dance classes when he can find the time.

“I’m currently an Associate Dean at a fine arts school and the co-founder of an art incubator, dblspce. Having been involved in Singapore’s arts scene for over 17 years, my dream is to see more engagements between artists and the community. There’s so much treasure in the stories that artists have to tell, if people only take the time to look, listen, and learn from.”

“Working in finance in Hong Kong brings me to many countries including Singapore. plus I love to travel for leisure too! I’ve already made plans to travel around Australia. In fact, I think everyone is rushing out of the country now after spending three years in lockdown.”

“The two craziest things I’ve ever done are getting married and giving birth, but it’s been a great experience. The best part is that each new day is always a surprise because you’ll never know what will happen, and it’s all about learning and growing together as a family.”

“You can have professional ambitions and also be a good mother. I don’t see why they need to be mutually exclusive.”

“Don’t compete with other people. Don’t look at what other people are doing, but look at what you’re doing and then just keep at it.”

“People are really just figuring things out along the way, so it’s important to recognise that self-doubt and constant learning will be a factor across your career.”

“Favourite food? Hotpot definitely. Hot soup and long conversations are a perfect combination!”