SHENTONISTA

Wrap up the year in style.

“It’s not a superpower, but I’d like to be able to not let my emotions show as easily—it’d be a valuable tool for workplace survival.”

“I’m from the Philippines, and besides my family and friends, I miss having easy access to the beach. If you want to leave the city, you can just go on a road trip and be close to nature.”

“One good habit I think people should form early in life is to believe in yourself, because ultimately, only you can get yourself over life’s hurdles.”

“Working in insurance has taught me to always get myself covered—it’s especially important for young people, since we think that we’ll never need insurance.”

“I’d like people to be more considerate, and to be more critical of ourselves before we judge others.”

“I’m a self-confessed procrastinator who often lives in multiple imaginary worlds, so I’d love an infinite supply of time so that my procrastination doesn't bite me in reality.”

Forget the safe and stifling, and add some excitement to your work wardrobe.

“Some of my favourite Singlish phrases are “can, can”, “wait lah”, and “alamak”!”

“I like that getting things done here is convenient and that people are straightforward. In Beijing you have to deal with a lot of bureaucracy and inefficient processes, and it can be very frustrating.”

“If I could change one thing about my past, I would have given up plastics a long time ago.”

“When you’re aligned with your values, everything that you do and say will have purpose and meaning because it comes from a congruent space.”