People

“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!”

“I used to be very reserved and quiet back in secondary school, but even though I made a conscious effort to speak up and interact with others more, I still very much identify as an introvert.”

“My son is two and a half years old and very expressive—the most amusing thing he’s done was to give me a box and say, “Mummy, this is your prize.” I opened it up and there was nothing inside!”

“I wish that I could have enough quality time and energy to spend with all the people that I truly care about without having to worry about anything.”

Here’s a funny story: we didn’t approach Jacklyn when we first spotted her.

“A fabric or material that describes me would be a silk-cotton blend—I can be quite vulnerable sometimes, but there’s an inner resilience that isn’t apparent at first glance.”