People

“I’ve been traveling and living around the world for 22 years now, but the one place that has remained in my heart is Cuba, where I lived for six years. The country itself is beautiful, but the people that I met is what makes the country so special to me.”

“When I graduate, I want to open my own studio. Last semester, in fashion school, I created different patterns and printed them onto fabric and really enjoyed it, so I’ve decided that I want to start a studio to sell textiles that I design.”

“I’m on a journey of self-love this year, and am looking forward to finding love within myself. It’s something I’ve been lacking for quite a while now, so I’m excited to heal and see what the year has in store for me, and how I’ll handle it all.”

“I love reading, watching films, collecting trinkets, and visiting art exhibitions—basically anything that I’m able to do on my own. I enjoy having time to myself, it’s very therapeutic and also flexible for me as I can explore and go at my own pace.”

“As a creative, I like to go all out with my ideas, then reel them back in when things get too crazy, and I believe in trusting my eye for design. Although I can be very meticulous, I try to let the smaller things go.”

“My wife Shanell and I are huge foodies, and we recently visited a Brazilian steakhouse. I love steak, but I’m quite particular about how I like them (almost moo-ing and as rare as possible) so I prefer to cook them myself.“

“As parents, we try to support our kids as they build their own characters, but at the same time we’ll always want to hold them close no matter how old they become. My children are all grown up now, but they’re still living with me and I’m thankful for the time we get to spend together.”

“I cook at home quite often because I find it really therapeutic, but also mostly because I need to feed my boyfriend, Dennis. My friends say I make the best cheesy baked macaroni dish, but unfortunately, Dennis wouldn’t know because he doesn’t eat cheese—he hates it!”

“I’ve been working in Singapore for two years, and life here is so different from back home in Japan. I like that there’s so much greenery in the city, and I also enjoy eating laksa and bak kut teh, but rental is so expensive and I miss the cold weather! So now that my contract's ended, I'm headed home!”

“I find that when people are feeling uneasy about making a career jump, it’s often because their minds become clouded by emotions. Besides thinking about the monetary benefits of a job, I’d advise looking inward to find out what you want out of your career. In short, you should do what you love.”

“I had a recurring knee injury from my days as a dancer, and recently underwent a double knee reconstructive surgery to fix it. The recovery has been very tiring and I do miss dancing, but after about a year of physiotherapy, I'm working hard to rebuild my muscles and am hoping to go snowboarding soon!”

“I have a close group of friends that I’ve known for over a decade, and we often travel together, usually after booking flight tickets on a whim whenever there are good deals. Despite us all having our own lives and careers, it’s always nice to spend time with one another and catch up on life while exploring new places."