Browsing “New Balance”

“Working in the media industry has taught me to be kind. In my role, I meet and liaise with many different people, and I’ve found that people can be quite unkind. I always remind myself that I don’t want to be them; I want to be nice despite being stressed and having deadlines to meet.”

“I’ve been pole dancing on and off since 2010. Earlier on when I first started, I really loved doing all the tricks and getting strong, but now, I’m old already lah. I focus more on lighter dancing now, and looking pretty. Don’t need to be strong anymore, my bones cannot take it.”

“Brewing tea is like trying to bring a chorus of voices out harmoniously, so that one is not louder than the others, and so that things are in balance. It’s sort of like a journey. Some days, it really feels like a struggle, but the most joyful part is in the tasting.”

“Fashion has always been an interest of mine, but I never go to pursue it until now. Back when I finished my diploma in Tourism Business and Hospitality in polytechnic, I told my parents that it’s time for me to pursue what I wanted.”

“I’m not some super entrepreneurial tiger mom—I'm not that organised. But I just do my best and I think for me, communication is still key.”

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

“For me, inspiration exists in every moment.”

“Three traits that make a good friend are: being loyal, a good listener, and having empathy.”

“People often think that teaching is an easy job which anyone can do—but it takes patience, understanding and lots and lots and lots of tolerance.”

“I walk very fast and I eat very slow.”

"I’m only here on transit so I’m on my way to see the Merlion and the city before I have to leave.”

"If I could do anything I wanted to, I would live forever."