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When I first heard the phrase “social-distancing”, it didn’t sound too uphill a task. Staying out of crowded places, standing 2 metres from another person and not gathering in groups – that...
“Super sian sia!” As much as I like staying at home, that has become the cry of my heart after nearly a month of not having left my home. And with the extension of circuit breaker measures, I’m...
COVID-19 is challenging for many, especially those who find being home difficult because of family situations. Some might face parents who nag too much. Others might be the main breadwinner and...
In 2017, I made the difficult decision to leave a job I loved, to deal with my burnout and take care of my mental health. I was trained as a social worker and had worked with various charities for...
I’m not sure about you, but social distancing spells the complete opposite of what I’m used to. Being an extrovert, my schedule is usually packed with meeting people. But as the COVID-19...
I still remember the warm feeling and comfort of being coaxed to sleep as a young child. The soothing humming of my mother’s voice and the gentle patting of her hand on my side. As a songwriter, I...
I think all of us are familiar with the question: “Do you live to eat, or eat to live?” The answer reveals our true philosophy – what defines us. If we eat to live, then survival is our...
I was 17 that year. One night, my mum came rushing into my room and said my art teacher needed to speak with me urgently on the phone. The next words I heard on the phone were not what I expected at...
In July, I received some bad news from relatives in Taiwan about my cousin. Her cancer had returned and, this time, it was terminal. I was shocked to hear the news, since I had just recently seen her...