“When I was a teen, I listened to a lot of emo and punk music. I identified with their non-conformist beliefs about being different from society and challenging the status quo."
"My husband and I adopted two Singapore Specials and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done! Dogs don’t live for as long as we do, so I’m mindful of making every moment with them count. We’re now trying for a (human) kid to expand our little family. It hasn’t been easy but we’re staying hopeful!”
“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 used to be very reserved and quiet back in secondary school, but even though I made a conscious effort to speak up and interact with others more, I still very much identify as an introvert.”
“I get to meet many hosts and guests in the course of work, and finding out their travel stories and being able to share them has been something that keeps me going.”
"Often, we’re so busy with our lives that we forget to tell the people around us how important they are, be it a friend, a spouse, or a family member."
Dana has yet to figure out how to handle the delicate balance between work and personal life, but she’s content to know that she’s doing something useful with her time.