Browsing “Vans”

“The skate scene in Singapore is honestly very chill lah. Everybody mixes around with everyone. Some people, we don’t fit in on the outside, but here, we accept anyone.”

“My goal for 2025 is to go worldwide and play at Coachella with my band. Okay, realistically, the goal is to explore new genres of music and do a Christmas album—hilarious!”

“I’m looking forward to my romance blossoming in the new year! I’m in a relatively new long-distance relationship, but we’re trying our best to make it work."

“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.”

“Being a new parent is both exciting and stressful at the same time. Our daughter Audi is quite the Daddy’s girl, so I’m hoping our next child, when we do have one, will be a Mummy’s boy!”

“My dream is to own an art gallery to provide more representation for ASEAN artists and make art more accessible to the general public. We could really learn from the inclusivity and warmth of the art scene in Melbourne, where I’m currently studying.”

"I previously lived in the Netherlands for a year, and one thing that struck me about their culture is that on the streets, people would say hi to each other even if they’re strangers. Here, if people approach us and ask “Hey, you wanna get a cup of coffee?”, most of us would be like “Stay away you freak!”.

“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!”

“I’m really passionate about music. I started an instrument repair business to provide affordable servicing locally and I’m also a rock band teacher at St. Patricks School—literally like Jack Black from School of Rock. Outside of work, I play with the band, 8forty5, and our first full album is now out on Spotify!”

“I underestimated myself quite a lot in my 20s. Looking back, I was as capable then as I am now, so I should have taken more risks lah. Now, in my 30s, I’m telling myself, if I feel nervous about something, don’t care, just do it.”

“Sometimes, you meet people who work differently from you, and you have to be adaptable. Since I’m just an intern, I’m at the end of the food chain, so I must be able to work with everybody, no matter their working style. We don't learn about adaptability in school, so these soft skills that are a bit more difficult to pick up.”

“I worked in retail for 15 years, but when COVID struck, I made a career switch and have been working as a personal assistant for the past two years. I was quite worried, because it’s been a long time since I’ve worked in an office. But my employer and colleagues are very friendly and supportive, so I don’t feel left out when I'm in the office.”