Browsing “Chanel”

“My advice to someone younger: One life, one chance. Do what you want to do. Forget about norms, don’t go with conventions, just explore and grab opportunities."

“I’ve been living in Singapore for 15 years, but I go back to my hometown in Thailand every month because I always miss my family. Thankfully it’s not too far away, so it’s easy.”

“After I graduate, I want to get into journalism. Or be a curator, or pursue advertising, marketing, or fashion PR, or art therapy. Or maybe even a detective…”

“I’m not superstitious, but astrology is interesting. I find some truth in it, especially with tarot; they often touch on things that are happening in my life."

“If I don’t dress up, I don’t feel confident. So I started to dress up more and found that it isn’t about wearing expensive brands, but about knowing how to mix and match.”

"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!”

“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.”

“Being a mum of two is a challenging job! I’m learning to find a balance between the push and the pull as they grow older, and becoming more of a friend than a mum to my kids. But it’s also really rewarding, especially when I see my children happy. They have become my biggest motivation in life.”

“I’m from Russia, but I see so many similarities between Singapore and Russia. I think the culture is quite similar, and that’s what I like about Singapore! That’s why I’ve been here for 13 years—it feels like home.”

“I’m from Bahrain, and we’re a small community of people who know everyone one way or another.”

“I wish that I could have enough quality time and energy to spend with all the people that I truly care about without having to worry about anything.”

“If I could have any superpower, I’d like to be able to create more hours in a day—there’s just not enough time in between juggling work and spending time with friends and family.”