SHENTONISTA

“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.”

“A close friend of mine once texted to say that she was there for me—that came at a time when I really needed the encouragement, and it was touching to know that people know and care.”

“My sense of style is fun, cheerful, and sometimes sporty!”

“If I could change one thing about my past, I probably should have continued playing basketball in my teenage years—I might’ve grown taller if I’d stuck with it!”

“I used to be very reserved and quiet back in secondary school, but even though I made a conscious effort to speak up and interact with others more, I still very much identify as an introvert.”

“My son is two and a half years old and very expressive—the most amusing thing he’s done was to give me a box and say, “Mummy, this is your prize.” I opened it up and there was nothing inside!”

“I wish that I could have enough quality time and energy to spend with all the people that I truly care about without having to worry about anything.”

Here’s a funny story: we didn’t approach Jacklyn when we first spotted her.

“A fabric or material that describes me would be a silk-cotton blend—I can be quite vulnerable sometimes, but there’s an inner resilience that isn’t apparent at first glance.”

“My dream home would be a small apartment facing the sea!”

With her husband here on a work trip, Chen Yan tells us they decided to make it a short vacation for the family, which was coincidentally the first visit here for their daughter Zoe.

“I went to juggling school, but I’ve never been able to find any use for it since, apart from when I’m at parties. It’s the worst talent!”