SHENTONISTA

“I’d like to see more acceptance in the world, and less of people forcing their views or beliefs onto others.”

“What I like about Singlish is the feeling of saying “ya lah”, especially when you’re frustrated.”

“Cuba’s the most memorable place I’ve travelled to—it was still very much a Communist society with ration windows distributing bread, sugar and other staples, and it was like nothing I’ve ever seen.”

“If I were a crayon I’d be black, although I’m all dressed in light colours. It’s very versatile and easy to match with most things, and I’d like to think I’m like that too.”

“A random talent that I have is being able to chew on ice all day long—I’m not scared of the cold, and my teeth aren’t sensitive!”

“My style is casual, comfortable, and… anything that I’ve picked out!”

With a little thought, you can take this wardrobe staple from simple to sophisticated.

“Working in media can be pretty unpredictable, so I like to have some degree of control, and that space of two to three hours in the morning is time that belongs entirely to me.”

“I wish I had more time to volunteer and give back to society—I’d like to set a good example for my kids, and teach them to be compassionate and know the gift of giving.”

“I’d like to be better at time management, because I make a lot of sacrifices in order to pursue all my hobbies, like giving up sleep and time with friends and family.”

“I like to go camping overnight on weekends. I’ve done it with friends at different places around the island, and when we camp we like to cook, either with a mobile stove or solid fuel.”

“I get to meet many hosts and guests in the course of work, and finding out their travel stories and being able to share them has been something that keeps me going.”