I dissect the viral “Gen Y Speaks” op-ed by Today Online and discuss the limits of discourse on social media.
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First Times: Finding a Sugar Daddy on Seeking Arrangement in Singapore
Faced with lacklustre employment prospects and tempted by the possibility of making good money, a millennial flirts with the idea of being a sugar baby.
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Talk of the Town: Emily in Paris
We dive into a discussion about Netflix’s latest hit series, which has undoubtedly struck a nerve – or chord – with viewers everywhere.
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A Year in Poems: 2018
A compilation of prose poetry that takes me on a trip down memory lane.
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Weirding the Normal: The Ritual of Birthday Celebrations
In an attempt to make the familiar unfamiliar, this essay unpacks the social significance of celebrating birthdays.
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Abandoning the Search For Love and Lemons on Tinder in Singapore
A personal essay about a foiled picnic date, superficial interactions and the performance of nonchalance to evoke desirability online.
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First Times: Dating Without Texting
A young adult stumbles on an old-school approach to dating, harking back to the days before texting became the norm.
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Sustainable Volunteerism: More Than Just a Pipe Dream?
Rethinking the quality, impact and sustainability of overseas community involvement programmes given the rise of “voluntourism”.
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Changes and Constants: Reflecting on Singapore Society During COVID-19
The more things change, the more they really stay the same, don’t they?
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Modern Love: Missing the Red Flags with Stars in My Eyes
How being in love with the idea of someone can make you blind to the red flags in a relationship.
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Online Dating in Singapore: Paying for Subscriptions, Validation and Rejection
Whether it’s Tinder or Minder (an intentionally less sordid version for Muslims), dating apps are a temporary solution to feeling unworthy.
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