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A few of my favourite things are skateboarding, snowboarding, travel, supporting local, and camping amongst the trees.
I enjoy team sports and have played soccer for 20 years, in every position on the field, including goalie for a season.
Snowboarding is my latest craze. I've snowboarded in Japan, New Zealand and Australia (sometimes hard to believe we have snow here).
Skateboarding is my longest love but I am still a newbie. In fact, you'll probably see me stack it because of a crack in the curb or a surprise pebble, but I still really love getting on a board. Once, on the way to a job interview, I fell off my skateboard about 50 metres from the office doors. I gained rips in my jeans (luckily rips were on trend), as well as a big graze on my knee, but I cleaned myself up and eventually walked away with a new job and a reputation for being a tough, resilient skater person. First day on the job, I found out 3 designers saw that stack. 🤦♀️
From doing a few personality tests and some self reflection, it seems I'm the quietest extrovert socialising around town. I love contributing to a sense of community and good times, but please limit my time in the spotlight.
From super nerdy industry talks to loud music festivals, I enjoy attending all types of events.
I’ve been known to be a design meetup addict, and once even spoke at one:
A hazey and fruity IPA is one of my favourite beverages. I love a beer with friends.
My mum is Singaporean and I love having diverse cultures around me.
Growing up in a local family business, I’ve developed an intrinsic appreciation for local communities and the value that small business plays in them.
Being amongst trees and nature is my happy place.
I enjoy non-fiction. Great reads include: