People

“My definition of a hero is someone who can do what is necessary in spite of the fear.”

“Something silly or untrue that I used to believe as a child was that mermaids really exist!”

“A food that best describes me would be a homemade meal. I like cooking at home and sharing meals with family, so that’s something that represents me.”

“One thing that everyone should learn is to truly listen. In school, we learn to excel in following instructions, but that’s not listening for the sake of understanding. We need to learn how to listen to each other, and more importantly to differing points of view.”

“Singapore can get crowded on the weekends. so I’d prefer to spend the time with my family and my boyfriend, relaxing over coffee or brunch at a café.”

“My least favourite thing about Singapore? The cost of living!”

“One thing I’ve learnt from my time at work is that you never stop learning.”

“One piece of advice I’d give to my younger self would be “Trust your gut feeling”.”

“My reading habits have changed quite a bit over the years, but I’d recommend any of Milan Kundera’s books.”

“A close friend of mine once texted to say that she was there for me—that came at a time when I really needed the encouragement, and it was touching to know that people know and care.”

“My sense of style is fun, cheerful, and sometimes sporty!”

“If I could change one thing about my past, I probably should have continued playing basketball in my teenage years—I might’ve grown taller if I’d stuck with it!”