Near the end of my mandatory military service, my family and I had begun to discuss holiday destinations for my celebratory trip before I entered university.  By the time I left the military, we had finished saving up enough to book a two-week tour to Europe, replete with exciting stops across multiple cultural and historical landmarks.  We had begun purchasing winter clothing and … [Read more...]

Last year, I upgraded my computer's hardware to effectively run most of the games that I want or already have.  As much as I would like to play games all the time, reality often comes calling, and it requires a modicum of self-discipline to get back to my responsibilities. Hence, I must constantly manage how much screen time I spend, gaming or otherwise.  I benefit from being born … [Read more...]

As global teams become the norm at work and in school, part of developing yourself as a global citizen and competent team player involves managing your interactions with your colleagues and peers.  One area to look out for is that of unconscious biases.  While biases are a biological adaptation to help our brains process information quickly, this has potential detriments in today's … [Read more...]

Unlike most of my peers, my parents were kind enough to give me an iPhone 3GS when I was only ten years old, an act virtually unheard of amongst my peers. At the same time, my new smartphone opened a whole new realm of possibilities for my life, from video streaming to handheld gaming and even the possibility of writing on the go. It would be fair to say that this device brought the … [Read more...]

Let us start with the foremost thought in my mind: I did not enjoy my academic life.  I managed to secure a place in Raffles Institution after my Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results were released.  As I have noticed, it is a place that raises many eyebrows when mentioned.  The name conjures an image in the mind's eye: a boy clad in an all-white uniform, destined for … [Read more...]