Browsing “Taobao”

"When you go out there and see the world, and then look back on life in Singapore, you’ll feel like, “Oh my gosh, we really are dedicating a huge amount of time to our work,” which is why it’s so important to love our job and to love what we do.”

“I love smaller suburbs because they’re so different from the big cities. Everything’s slower and quieter and more peaceful, and though there’s not much to do, there’s a whole lot to see.”

“I’ve always been a more passive person, which is kind of a good thing because I can roll with the punches when things are bad, but sometimes, I just have to do something to change what I don’t like instead of ignoring it."

“I love exercising, and I do a lot of things like kickboxing, tabata, Zumba—I actually just got a licence, so I’m a licensed Zumba instructor now. I just like fast, intense activities."

“I think what should be taught in school is free play, which involves things like doing role-play with the children, and encouraging kids to express themselves, and not just fit themselves into a certain mould or go down a certain career path.”

“I’m in a band called QARA ROSA. We’re a Samba percussion group that seeks to fuse traditional Brazilian and African rhythms with contemporary showmanship and performance elements.”

“I love exploring the Kampong Glam area. I find it quite cool because there are hipster cafés, artists, and also people who have been living there for years just making a living. There are so many layers of people that we can meet there, each doing their own thing, so I like that area a lot.”

“Always be open to trying new things, because you never know what’s out there for you, so be daring enough to take these opportunities. I’ve always been a person who makes calculated moves, but some of the best decisions made have always been from just taking a leap of faith.”

“I actually didn’t really expect to enjoy dance when I first joined, because I have two left feet, but it’s taught me quite a lot. I learned to step outside of my comfort zone by going out and dancing with others. Before uni, I would have been way too shy to do that.”

“I’m studying nursing because I want to take care of my family and patients.”

“I took a fashion and design module in uni where I learnt how to sew, and then my mom got me a sewing machine for my birthday last year and I’ve been experimenting with making things since.”

Irene’s poise and composure—complementing her understated outfit in neutral tones—caught our eye in the midst of Raffles Place Park.