Browsing “Pedro”

“Financial Consultancy was never a career I foresaw myself pursuing. It was a huge leap of faith on my part because I’ve always been unconfident and shy, but as the sole breadwinner of the family, I saw the need to step up and provide for the people who matter to me, and I’ve since grown to love what I do.”

“Since moving out, I’ve learnt that it takes a lot of intentional effort to maintain a home. When I lived with my parents, everything ran so smoothly and I never noticed the consistency needed to keep the house running. Even when I was living in hall or abroad on exchange, it always felt temporary, plus I was only in charge of a much smaller space, so living independently in an actual home is quite a change.”

“I’m 61 years old and grandmother of a pair of three-year-old twins, but I’m still currently working as a civil servant, and I love to exercise and keep fit. In fact, I picked up weightlifting exactly a year ago, and now, I can deadlift 95kg, which surprised me.”

“One of my goals is to make more money so that I can be happier doing the things that I want and love. I also hope to relocate every couple of years with my partner in the near future—anywhere with decent coffee and pasta.”

“Many of the heroes in anime shows that I like are unstoppable because of their drive and passion. That’s what inspires me as well!”

“I hope to build on my knowledge and accumulate more wealth so that I can spend it when I travel.”

“I realise you can always be a better version of yourself. You're still yourself, just better.”

“I read voraciously as a young girl because we didn’t have a TV: I loved reading about dinosaurs, space, and ancient civilisations.”

“I love baking—I usually try to bake for my friends’ birthdays, because it’s always a little more personal when you make it yourself.”

“I’m very easily influenced by music, and it’s influenced my dressing sense as well.”

“A personal motto I always tell myself is—stick to your point, and trust your instincts.”

“My guilty pleasures are definitely fries. I’m a carbs girl and I love rice, potatoes, and bread.”