“I love going on city walks and people watching! I’ve been to so many different cities, and noticed that each one breeds a different type of personality in its people.”
“It’s really therapeutic watching my pet fish. I catch myself just staring at the tank for a long time. Then I look at the clock and realise I’ve been watching them for 30 minutes.”
“I hope that people won't be afraid to express their identities that might be different from what’s trending in the West. We should always incorporate who we are.”
“One fun fact about me is that I keep goldfish! I keep them as a personal hobby, but on the side, I sell them online. Some of them I even groom and train for competitions and shows.”
“My band stereoblu is an indie-pop band, so our music is instrument-driven, with vocals acting as a layer that ties everything together, creating a mellow and cohesive sound.”
“The Southeast Asian archaeology circle is very male-dominated, and I experienced harassment in my early twenties, so I left the industry and went into film programming.”
“My favourite place I’ve ever travelled to is Jordan, where they filmed movies like Dune and The Martian. I felt so free there, and the views were absolutely stunning!”
“As an architect, I like materials that have some tactility to them. Many people prefer materials that are easier to clean, but I don’t mind a bit of dust. I don’t mind cleaning so even for my own home, I tend to gravitate towards textures that allow more me to be more creative.”
"The same materials can produce different outcomes in different hands. Approaching tea brewing with a genuine heart is part of what makes good tea practice."
“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!”
"My husband and I adopted two Singapore Specials and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done! Dogs don’t live for as long as we do, so I’m mindful of making every moment with them count. We’re now trying for a (human) kid to expand our little family. It hasn’t been easy but we’re staying hopeful!”