SHENTONISTA

“Outside of work, I like to watch movies, and take my car for a spin—it helps me to relax.”

“One piece of advice I’d give to my younger self would be not to worry about the small details, because things will work themselves out.”

“I’d like to travel more frequently if I could—my favourite things when travelling are food and shopping!”

“I order fried rice at any eatery that I go to—even dim sum stalls!”

“My work has taught me to treat everyone with respect, regardless of their hierarchy in the organisation.”

“I’d like to open a museum some day. I’m not sure what I want to showcase, but I want it to be a contemporary and alternative space unlike most museums.”

Some titles for you to dig into, as we enter the new year.

“I’d like to go sailing. I think being out at sea gives you a sense of solitude that’s hard to find elsewhere.”

“One thing I’d like to be good at is painting, or more specifically, I’d like to be more knowledgeable about art.”

“Volunteering is something I want to spend a lot more time doing, and conservation is a pet cause of mine—I always carry a reusable bag with me everywhere I go.”

“If getting enough rest means having to turn down social gatherings then I’d do that. It’s important to prioritise self-care.”

“One thing that made it easier for me to assimilate in Singapore was the people—they're very appreciative of Japanese culture, and fond of Japan in general.”