Browsing “Journalist”

“I didn’t have the habit of keeping a planner in the past, but I kept double-booking myself, so I got a Hobonichi to keep track of the time and what I’m doing lah.”

“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."

“I really believe in female empowerment in this patriarchal world, so I want my daughter to grow up knowing that she can do anything regardless of her sex and gender identity, to feel safe to go out there and explore the world, and know that she can always turn to me when she faces struggles."

“I met my online friend of 15 years for the first time in person when she visited Singapore from the Philippines, and I was surprised because there was no awkwardness at all. We just slipped into old routines and had a great time hanging out and getting to know each other offline.”

“I do a lot of running and swimming but about five years ago, I really wanted to box so I found somewhere in Sydney and started.”

Lian Ting believes that the key to happiness and success is to never stop learning.