Browsing “Owndays”

“I’m a Bartender at Night Hawks, a new bar that just opened in mid-2022. I’ll usually go for any drink, especially if it’s free, since it’s part of my job to try everything out there, but baijiu (Chinese liquor) is a no for me—it tastes like vomit!”

“When you’re interested in something, be it math or art, the innate passion to explore is exactly the same. As a math and science educator, I see so much beauty in even geometric shapes and numbers, although my students will tell you otherwise!”

“I’m a sucker for art, so in a sense, taking it as a subject for ’A’ Levels lets me pursue my hobby and studies at the same time! For my coursework, I’m planning to delve into fashion, which is new to me, so I really need to improve on my sewing skills this year.”

Being alone is inevitable, but I’m terrified of being by myself forever. I’ve been trying to overcome this fear by taking the aspect of eternity away and gradually spending more time alone. Besides, I’ve had to sit with my thoughts a lot as a writer, and it’s given me more clarity and perspective in life for sure.”

“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.”

“When I was in primary school, I used to play the trombone quite often, because I was in the school band, but I stopped after I entered poly because I wanted to try something new. I have since picked up crocheting from my mum, and am now looking to get better at it—I made this mask chain myself!”

“My dad always tells me to be a woman with love, and to carry myself with grace. I just have to keep doing what I love to do, and just keep upgrading myself until the right person chases me. I don’t have to do the chasing, and I should never do the chasing.”

“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.”

“When I was 14, I saw a cool YouTube video about cardistry, and that made me want to start learning.”

“I’m a sum of very different yet equally important identities, and they come out through my accents.”

“In 10 years’ time, I hope I’m still working to amplify the positives in society.”

“The best advice I’ve ever received is to be critical and consistent.”