SHENTONISTA

“A food that best describes me would be a homemade meal. I like cooking at home and sharing meals with family, so that’s something that represents me.”

“One thing that everyone should learn is to truly listen. In school, we learn to excel in following instructions, but that’s not listening for the sake of understanding. We need to learn how to listen to each other, and more importantly to differing points of view.”

“Singapore can get crowded on the weekends. so I’d prefer to spend the time with my family and my boyfriend, relaxing over coffee or brunch at a café.”

“Growing plants is an ever-evolving process, and all this has taught me tenacity and patience, both in terms of taking care of plants, and in dealing with clients.”

“My least favourite thing about Singapore? The cost of living!”

“One thing I’ve learnt from my time at work is that you never stop learning.”

“One piece of advice I’d give to my younger self would be “Trust your gut feeling”.”

“My reading habits have changed quite a bit over the years, but I’d recommend any of Milan Kundera’s books.”

Here's what happened behind the scenes of our #ShentonistaOfTheYear2018 photoshoot.

“Children don’t have limitations or boundaries; it's adults who set them. I believe children have enough sense to solve conflict and collaborate creatively, which is something we don’t give them enough credit for.”

“As a kid, I was fearful of others’ expectations of me, and their judgement. Looking back, I wish I’d pursued my dreams instead of worrying about my future.”

“Venturing out of your comfort zone is important for growth, even if it’s something as simple as changing up your circle of friends, because it allows you to redefine and rethink who you are.”