What started with my admiration for the heroic 9/11 dogs Roselle and Salty—their bravery, loyalty, and companionship—has, in recent days, evolved into a desire to learn more about that day. This curiosity has become evident across my Facebook feed and has even influenced my YouTube recommendations. For the first time in my life, I’ve felt […]
One unassuming day—whose exact date has escaped my mind, though the month was unforgettably January 2020 (memorable because Singapore had just announced its first COVID-19 case)—taught me two lessons I’ll never forget: First, that we can entertain angels without knowing it. Second, that working toward becoming a good person who relates well with others is
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The undeniable significance of names as a fundamental part of our identity truly struck me during a university lecture. My classmates and I eagerly answered a question about ourselves, skipping over the simplest detail—our names—until the lecturer pointed it out. Reflecting on that moment, I’ve come to understand why some individuals choose to legally change
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Seated among some unfamiliar older people—men in suit jackets and women with doeks covering their heads—I found myself in a sitting room stripped of its familiar arrangement. Gone were the sofas, the TV, the coffee table, and the Victorian-style ceramic figurines that once decorated the space. Taking their place was a pure white wooden casket,
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“Life happens.” “Just do it.” “Don’t wait for perfection before you start. Start somewhere so you can have something tangible you can work to perfect.” These are just a few of the many motivational quotes I’ve taken screenshots of and kept saved in my phone’s gallery for years. Similarly, starting this blog has been something I’ve kept on my mind’s to-do list
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