SHENTONISTA

“I had a health scare about six or seven years ago where I was suspected to have tuberculosis. After that, I tried to eliminate as much toxins from my life as possible, making stuff to use myself, and in the five years I began using more natural products, I saw a difference in my health.”

“If you’re a person who is concerned about the environmental impacts of the clothes that you wear, you don’t have to limit yourself to wearing one thing. When you swap, you fulfil the need to express yourself without the negative impact, because you're wearing used clothes.”

“If you have an F&B business, building an onsite edible garden is great; it strengthens the farm-to-table element, reduces carbon footprint (harvested mere footsteps away), and allows chefs to try different local varieties that are not commonly-found otherwise."

“I try to spend more time with my parents when I can, because as I get older I realise that I don’t really spend a lot of time with them, especially now when I’m working. Even small things like just bringing them out to eat, I can see that they really appreciate it a lot.”

“I spent three months in South Korea, where I worked on a ginseng farm—best time of my life! I’m looking forward to going back there next year, to harvest the ginseng that I grew.”

“I lost a daughter, so my leg, hand, and body tattoos are all about her life story. I designed them on my own, and every piece is a memory.”

“I used to play shows with my bands every week, and we even toured Asia. We were aiming to tour Europe as well, but now with COVID, I don’t think we can do anything, so we’ll just write music and release some new songs for now.”

“My mom is my biggest inspiration in life. She is in her 50’s now, but she still gets through each day like she's in her 30’s. She inspires me to live in the moment and not let age or health define me.”

“I broke my funny bone skating before and that wasn't fun.”

“What I like most about dancing is that I get to be both myself and a performance version of myself. I think it’s always very enjoyable to be able to express myself using my body.”

“Don’t compete with other people. Don’t look at what other people are doing, but look at what you’re doing and then just keep at it.”

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