“If I wear black one day, then I would try to wear a bit more colours the next day. I was wearing something darker yesterday, so today I’m in lighter colours!”
“I was working in banking since I got my Masters in Business Administration, but I later quit my job to become a stay-at-home mum. Now, I’m considering returning to the workforce. I recently took a course in image consulting and really enjoyed it, so it’ll be nice to give that a try.”
“In my previous job, I worked remotely and was really living the life of a digital nomad. I would spend up to six months at a time in places like Europe or South America. Now, I’m in the process of becoming a Permanent Resident of Singapore and hope to be able to settle down here in the long run, while still travelling the world, of course!”
“My dressing has gotten simpler with age, but I always have on the best accessory—my bob hairstyle. It’s comfortable and I don’t need to style it so it’s really low maintenance, except for the fact that I have to get a haircut every few weeks!”
“In the past year, I’ve learnt that being alone is okay. I just got out of a relationship where I depended on my partner a lot, so I had to relearn being alone. It’s tough, and some days get pretty lonely, but I know that life has so much more to offer than this. Sometimes, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s there.”
“The freedom of living independently is very refreshing. Back home, I have a big family, and sometimes it can be quite overwhelming living together, so it’s good to be able to manage my time on my own and not have any rules to follow.”
“I’m from Russia, but I see so many similarities between Singapore and Russia. I think the culture is quite similar, and that’s what I like about Singapore! That’s why I’ve been here for 13 years—it feels like home.”
“If I could switch lives with someone for a day, I would choose my son Charles. I think it would be amazing to return to that state of innocence and naivety. To experience the world through the eyes of a 2 year old and feel that sense of childlike wonder and love for life.”
“I like short hair—it makes me feel free. I kept my hair long for a long time in my twenties because most guys prefer girls with long hair. Subsequently, I decided to just own it and cut my hair short.”