Browsing “ZARA”

“I’d give my son the same advice that I live by—do what makes you happy. Sometimes in life, we may find ourselves pursuing ambitions that don’t end up being fulfilling, so we just need to keep on chasing that sense of happiness.”

“I’m currently an Associate Dean at a fine arts school and the co-founder of an art incubator, dblspce. Having been involved in Singapore’s arts scene for over 17 years, my dream is to see more engagements between artists and the community. There’s so much treasure in the stories that artists have to tell, if people only take the time to look, listen, and learn from.”

"I first discovered naturopathic medicine on a work holiday in Australia. After witnessing the healing impacts of natural practices on my life, especially during stressful periods battling with various illnesses, I started my journey as a Healing Therapist in Singapore to share the benefits of self-healing with others.”

“I’m a full-time father of three, so I’ve lost all my hobbies. But, being a father is great! It's the best thing that’s ever happened to me. As long as I see my kids happy, I’m happy.”

“My weekends typically start off with a cup of coffee, as any day—weekend or weekday—would, followed by an extended period of yoga and meditation. There’s no specific type of yoga that I do. In fact, I’ve actually crafted my own permutation of it by taking bits and pieces that I enjoy most from the different courses that I’ve taken.”

“Every time my colleagues and I go out to dabao food, it’s always packed in plastic bags and plastic containers. One day, I thought, “Okay, I’ve had enough. Maybe I can try to be more sustainable.” So I started using reusable containers and cutlery, which is how I got my start in sustainability.”

“One reason why I’m in the CBD a lot is because of the running routes here. I find that they’re the best. There’s just something about the vibe here that’s not the same with anywhere else in the country. The Marina Bay area is actually my favourite. I like to run and people-watch there. It’s the one area in Singapore where you can really see a mix of people—interesting folks of different strokes.”

“I like to journal, and I sit down every week to pen down reflections. I reflect on many things, like my dreams, my goals, my achievements both big and small, and especially the mistakes that I make in my daily life. I write them down so that I’ll remember them for the rest of my life, and not make the same mistakes twice.”

“When I was growing up, some of my aunts got featured in magazines, and that's when I started to love reading magazines, which were mostly about fashion back in the ’80s. So I think that's where my interest in fashion sparked.”

“The two craziest things I’ve ever done are getting married and giving birth, but it’s been a great experience. The best part is that each new day is always a surprise because you’ll never know what will happen, and it’s all about learning and growing together as a family.”

“I love architecture a lot and got my degree in it, but what I love more is nature. That’s why I was in amazement of this courtyard at Marina One. All the greenery! So yeah, that’s what makes Singapore so beautiful—there’s so much greenery, which I absolutely love.”

“My favourite fusion restaurant isn’t even in Singapore actually. It’s called Manja, and it’s in Kuala Lumpur. Oh my gosh, it’s the best. It beats even Michelin restaurants. It’s that legit, and it’s not even very expensive. It’s Indian mixed with European, and every dish is like wow, amazing. Flavours bursting in your mouth and stuff.”