reflections in the life of a 16-year old

  • Acceptance of the ‘special’
    A few days ago, I observed that some of the students in my class were told off and embarrassed in front of the entire class for doing something wrong. In my perspective, I realise it is important for the teachers to reprimand the student, to ensure that the rest of… Read more: Acceptance of the ‘special’
  • Four day work weeks
    Four day work-weeks are gaining momentum as more companies both in Singapore and abroad adopt the four day work week policy. This policy allows workers to take one day off from the week on top of the weekend while adding more working hours to their working days. This arrangement has… Read more: Four day work weeks
  • The importance of language
    As Singapore and the world progresses into the fern age, more and more people have access to technology, and more and more people are learning to communicate in different languages. Websites and apps like Duolingo are widespread, allowing people all around the world to pick up a new language. This… Read more: The importance of language
  • Lessons from sport
    The drive, the desire the motivation the aspiration to push on. The heat, the sweat immaterial, nonexistent. Seconds before a shot, silence, as the racket draws closer to the ball, every moment lasting forever as if in slow -motion. The key to unlock sport as Rafael Nadal unlocked tennis, as… Read more: Lessons from sport
  • All of us can shine
    Sometime ago, I had the privilege of meeting someone and hearing their life story. This experience was a rare opportunity for me to peep into the life of someone else, and understand their pains and sufferings, ups and downs in their life. Through this conversation, I learnt about the impact… Read more: All of us can shine