People

“I love exercising, and I do a lot of things like kickboxing, tabata, Zumba—I actually just got a licence, so I’m a licensed Zumba instructor now. I just like fast, intense activities."

Despite being dressed in neutral colours, Justin first caught our eye with his tousled hairdo, reminiscent of a modern-day Einstein, and the simple tattoos that adorn his neck and arm.

“I’m in PR, and there’s so much more I want to learn about my job, the work our clients do, and the new media landscape here in Singapore and the region. They’re always changing, and to truly keep up in such a fast-paced industry, there’s a level of agility, skill, and sensitivity required.”

“I wish I had more time to travel to every part of this world. The one place I’d love to visit most would probably be Iceland. I would love to see the Northern Lights—I think it’s such an ethereal sight, and it’s something that I’ve always wanted to be able to witness.”

“I like the whole conversational aspect of jazz, because it’s more like a group sort of situation. Everyone has their input, and everyone has their own personality when they play. Even though maybe one person will be soloing, everyone’s sort of there supporting, and improvising around that.”

“If I could be a plant, I’d probably want to be a sunflower, because they just make people happy, and that’s what I like about them.”

“I think what should be taught in school is free play, which involves things like doing role-play with the children, and encouraging kids to express themselves, and not just fit themselves into a certain mould or go down a certain career path.”

“Something as subtle as tea is actually quite enriching to the mind and body, and I wanted to share this experience with other people, but it’s hard to share, because it’s quite intimate. So I thought the only solution was to have a space of my own so that I could have people over.”

“Brewing tea is like trying to bring a chorus of voices out harmoniously, so that one is not louder than the others, and so that things are in balance. It’s sort of like a journey. Some days, it really feels like a struggle, but the most joyful part is in the tasting.”

“What I like most about folklore is that they’re always kind of incorporating nature, or going back into nature and being very explorative. And then there’s always a lesson that’s learnt at the end.”

“I wish I had more time to spend with my kids, family and the Playstation, which to be honest, is still unopened in its box, but the second I get the chance to open it, Elden Ring will be first game that goes on it.”

“I believe that we should just do whatever makes us happy, don’t procrastinate, and take action while we still can. Each day we get through is one less day we have on Earth, so I cherish every day I have on Earth, live life to the fullest, stay happy, and have no regrets.”