Browsing “Dr. Martens”

“I was a stickler for plans, and used to always think that I was going to have to plan far ahead for my future and everything. But I've learned that there's a lot of things that can happen that can change your plans, your future, your career path, and everything.”

“It’s pretty common, especially for Asian countries, to see art as something that you can’t go far with. I want to prove that belief wrong, and show that I can make a living out of it. It doesn’t have to be the starving artist way—there are many paths you can take. It’s not a one-way route.”

“I started modelling a long time ago, but it was only after my last year of poly that I became more serious about it. I thought now that I have a diploma, I can still find a job, at least when I want to, so I can just spend time exploring modelling as far as I can.”

“I like the whole conversational aspect of jazz, because it’s more like a group sort of situation. Everyone has their input, and everyone has their own personality when they play. Even though maybe one person will be soloing, everyone’s sort of there supporting, and improvising around that.”

“In Singapore, it is too hot outdoors, and too cold indoors. I never know how to dress because if I wear summer clothes for the outdoors, then I need to carry something for when I’m indoors, because it’s too cold.”

“I’m studying nursing because I want to take care of my family and patients.”

“I really like stories, and when people are able to tell stories through either drawings or art, I really like seeing that.”

“I put my dog, Koko, in a bag because she's old and her legs are really weak, leaving her unable to walk most of the time. I wanted to bring her out more often in her twilight years.”

It’s not often you come across someone who can pull off a cropped tee, embellished oversized belt, flared jeans, and platform shoes all in the same outfit.

“I actually set a $500 budget for myself just to spend on clothes for the entire year of 2021.”

“I hope to have my own creative studio somewhere outside of Singapore one day.”

“I’m quite delighted to be in this current time, no matter how convoluted and messed up it is.”