SHENTONISTA

“No matter how much you plan, there are some things you can’t control—and when that happens, it’s even more important to be clear of your priorities.”

“Sometimes, I sit down and stare at the details of my plants: I’d like to think they like the attention.”

A special edition of highlights to mark a turbulent and momentous quarter.

“I discovered that as an extrovert, I can still thrive during quarantine! Thank God for technology.”

“They’ve taught me a lot of things over the years, but I think grace, patience, and learning how to let go are some of the important lessons.”

“The kids always complain that I don’t spend enough time with them—I work six days a a week, so time with them is something I’m always trying to find.”

“When I was in Uganda with my family 25 years ago, that was home to me. When we came back to Singapore, this became home. Home is wherever I can come back to family.”



“I love baking—I usually try to bake for my friends’ birthdays, because it’s always a little more personal when you make it yourself.”

While Qaisara loves playing with colours in her work, she leans towards more muted tones in her wardrobe.

“The most spontaneous thing I’ve ever done? Buying tickets to Lady Gaga’s Las Vegas residency before buying the flight tickets.”

Celebrating the winners of the 2019 edition of Shentonista Of The Year—with a perfect day indoors.

“If I could make a lasting change in society, it’d be to narrow the inequality gap in Singapore.”