One thing that completely changed how I approached PhD interviews was this: every question has an objective. I used to focus so much on finding the “perfect answer,” but over time I realised the panel don’t really pay attention to what you are saying. They are trying to understand something dee

I always believe that dating doesn’t end after marriage, if anything, it becomes more important. With life getting busy for us, we make an effort to pick one new thing or event to explore or go to without breaking the bank. This week’s case: Singapore Art Book Festival. So I missed last

Now that I own a place of my own, I totally see the appeal of travelling to JB just to buy groceries. I have decided to start a series comparing prices between JB and SG groceries — partly for fun, partly for my own documentation. (Yes, I actually keep an Excel spreadsheet full of these price c

When I first started my PhD, I used Word like everyone else. The formatting, citation and all the nitty gritty details that goes into writing a good paper drives me crazy! My prof saw how I was struggling and introduced Overleaf - a free, collaborative LaTeX editor 📑, and I have never opened Wor

After all the drama, delay, and deception — I finally found a contractor who’s honest, reliable, and actually delivers what they promise. 🙏 It took some stress, but I’m grateful I trusted my gut and walked away before things got worse. ✅ Permits done properly ✅ Timelines respected ✅ No ghos