Browsing “Gentle Monster”

“Now that I have the time to explore Singapore proper, I’m keen on trying the satay here to see how different they are from the ones we have in Thailand.”

“I mainly spend my weekends in my clothing store Upstairs Garments. My partner Vegas and I run it alongside our two friends, but we’ll sometimes get sidetracked and start nerding out about fashion and DJing.”

“This year, I want to make more time for the things that really matter to me, like my loved ones. My goal is to have one day per week where I’m free from the distractions of work so that I can focus solely on spending time with the people I love.”

“As a photographer, I love working with motion and space, but I don’t want to tie myself down to a fixed style just yet. I've noticed that my photos are pretty dark and dull, so I’m trying to step out of my comfort zone and add more colours into my works.”

“In the barbering industry, there are still people who think that only men can cut men’s hair. But in spite of that, I started up a barbershop of my own, Dee Yonder. My dream is to have Dee Yonder be fully women-run, so I’m looking for new barbers to join me.”

“Enjoy your time with friends, because life happens, and sometimes, people move on. Don’t take these friendships for granted, and treasure the time you have together with your friends while you can.”

“Oftentimes, I have to remind myself it's not the destination. It's always about the process.”

“I might have been a chef: I might not be a good cook, but I’d make good-looking food.”

“I think we should all try to be spiritual, but every time I sit down for a meditation session, my mind just wanders.”

“I’d tell my younger self to not be so hard on herself.”

“My work has taught me that a smile is always the best way to reach a solution!”

Samantha is a huge lover of cats; you can almost always find something feline-related on her.