People

“I like short hair—it makes me feel free. I kept my hair long for a long time in my twenties because most guys prefer girls with long hair. Subsequently, I decided to just own it and cut my hair short.”

“Many of the heroes in anime shows that I like are unstoppable because of their drive and passion. That’s what inspires me as well!”

“I hope to build on my knowledge and accumulate more wealth so that I can spend it when I travel.”

“My ideal weekend is when I can go for a jog with my boyfriend and just chill at home watching movies or shows on Netflix because it’s the end of a hectic week.”

“Perfection is endless hard work. Success is never luck but engineered by ourselves.”

“In order to have good and healthy relationships, we have to ‘serve’ and ‘value’ others. To become better, we should be constantly reminded that life is not just about ‘me’, but also about ‘others’.”

Irene’s poise and composure—complementing her understated outfit in neutral tones—caught our eye in the midst of Raffles Place Park.

“I do a lot of running and swimming but about five years ago, I really wanted to box so I found somewhere in Sydney and started.”

“I’m not some super entrepreneurial tiger mom—I'm not that organised. But I just do my best and I think for me, communication is still key.”

“I realise you can always be a better version of yourself. You're still yourself, just better.”

“I grew up in a home that was filled with a love of music. We were always surrounded by vinyls, musicians and access to live music.”

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