“Outside of work, I do a lot of sports because I like to challenge myself. I also like drinking alcohol whenever I can—my go-to drink is beer, if not then wine.”
“My favourite part of hairdressing is seeing people happy with the hair colours or the hairstyles I give them. I love the freedom people have to switch up their look.”
“I have four older siblings, all of whom are now married. Though I’m an auntie, I’m close in age to my 11 nieces and nephews, so I have a lot of memories growing up with them.”
“I’m a dancer, and my crew, Bawz, and I were recently in Vietnam competing in a dance competition called the Summer Jam Dance, in which we won the championship title!”
“There are a lot of things I’d like to do, but I haven't really got the time to try them out. What I have tried is photography, music, and pottery, which has been on my wish list for a while now.”
“To me, beauty comes from the heart. I think regardless of how you look, if you have a good heart and are beautiful on the inside, it will radiate and show in your outer self as well.”
“I find that when people are feeling uneasy about making a career jump, it’s often because their minds become clouded by emotions. Besides thinking about the monetary benefits of a job, I’d advise looking inward to find out what you want out of your career. In short, you should do what you love.”
“After my grandfather passed away, I went through a rough time. Soon after, I encountered a moth with a broken wing, and found out that it symbolises the spirits of ancestors returning to check on their family. I got a moth tattooed on my forearm as a reminder that my grandfather is still watching over me.”
“You’d probably never guess that I’m a Physical Education Specialist by my bright and bold dressing. When I was young, my mum liked to dress me in different dresses and hairstyles. That spurred me to become more adventurous with colours, and it’s how I express myself now!”
“I’m studying Culinary and Business Management in Republic Polytechnic, which used to be something I was passionate about. Sadly, due to the stressful environment, I’ve lost interest in pursuing it professionally. Maybe I’ll try something related to food science, or even enrol in fashion school next.”
“I have three tattoos in total on different parts of my body. I got the one on my back seven years ago from a Vietnamese artist in Singapore, but the one on my belly is quite new. I got stretch marks after giving birth, so I recently decided to use a tattoo to cover them up.”
“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.”