PinnedPublished inThe Expat ChroniclesCoping with Reverse Culture Shock: an odyssey from Singapore to San FranciscoI would like to think I’m gritty. Throw me into a new environment — I would happily adjust or find the answers to the hard questions that…Sep 27, 20223Sep 27, 20223
My father taught us “Bye, love you!”When I was about six or seven, I remember my father sitting the family down over breakfast. He said, “We’re going to start saying ‘love…Dec 20, 2022Dec 20, 2022
Why writing FutureMe letters to my future self is healthy and catharticI’ve been writing to myself since 2018. Picking up writing has been one of the best ways to reflect, stop time, and align myself on what…Oct 7, 2022Oct 7, 2022
Tips on Landing a tech job in Singapore — you don’t need to study STEMUnlearn your misconceptions and do the damn researchSep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022
Having covid made me feel lonelier than ever[Written in bed] The past few days have been pretty brutal. A irritating throat itch began on Saturday, but I tested negative for covid…Jun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2022
How to adult in your 20sI asseries of curated essays from amazing people in my life.Jan 29, 20221Jan 29, 20221
Published inThe Expat ChroniclesIt’s been two years since I’ve visited home—is it weird I’m nervous?I don’t know why, but as I’m sitting here on the wooden floors of my bedroom with a cup of tea in hand, I’m having a moment.Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
sun no moreShe was the sun enveloping you with warmth a tender touch on your hand and a familiar note in the air lingering and faintAug 22, 2021Aug 22, 2021
What I really wish I knew back thenLearn to be alone. You’ll feel lonely sometimes, but learning to be alone and finding solace in yourself is important. Things that will…Aug 9, 20211Aug 9, 20211
Published inThe Open Mind CollectiveHow I Manifest what I Want (and more)I view manifestation similar to nurturing and growing plants. A lot of it is what you pour into a thought, a goal, or a dream. It takes…Jun 7, 2021Jun 7, 2021