What follows is a raw synthesis of my hurried, functional readings on money (This is a write to think kind of post) – In titling the piece as such, I believe the key to understanding money and finding solutions to the issues it has contributed to is that money is seen as a currency, amongContinue reading “Rethinking Money: Its Role in Society and Wellbeing”
Category Archives: musings
Empowering Intergenerational Programming for Aging Communities
2025 is shaping out to be a year where ‘writing for fun’ is at an all-time low. I’ve been preoccupied with writing and editing a book chapter on community work with older people (a follow up from this journal piece- unfortunately paywalled but happy to share the PDF), and the second piece on the dualContinue reading “Empowering Intergenerational Programming for Aging Communities”
Hanami; liminal beauty
Having just returned from wistful beauty of cherry blossom trees and their falling petals in the spring wind, I totally relate to why hanami or cherry blossom viewing, is such a big thing in Japan. As much as I loved hanami myself, just revelling in the beauty of a single cherry blossom or appreciating theContinue reading “Hanami; liminal beauty”
Saved by Strangers
Amid feelings of stagnation and anxiety, moments of kindness from strangers offer hope and connection. From a caring mother to a supportive commuter and a thoughtful driver, these small gestures remind us of the beauty in everyday life. Despite challenges, the spirit of community flourishes like wildflowers through cracks. – AI generated and pretty much accurate, with flourishes đ
Tell Me That You Love Me | ěŹëíë¤ęł ë§í´ě¤
One big reason why I love this drama Tell Me that You Love Me, even though its just 4 episodes in: it tenderly illuminates the struggles of the deaf/hard-of-hearing community in a loud and impatient world that is too quick to judge. It reminds me of the power of artistic expressions to appeal to the pathos of the audience, hence bringing the message down from the head to the heart.
Supporting PhD Students: A Case Study
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an arduous and time-consuming journey fraught with uncertainties. At the same time, given that only about 1.3% of adults hold a PhD based on a 2021 projection from OECD countries, those pursuing a PhD (henceforth termed PhDs) tend to be the only ones within their social circles. The paper here uses a case study (n=1) approach to examine the microsystem (Bronfenbrenner, 1974) support (or lack thereof) given to a PhD student.
Update: Last Lap! đĽľ
I have 3 unfinished post drafts, all on topics I find really important to put out there. Sometimes I find myself itching to write here as an avenue to organise my thoughts on a range of things. The image I get is this: Update: Yes I am done with my viva voce (thesis examination)! ItContinue reading “Update: Last Lap! 𼾔
hello darkness, you are not my friend
Something more personal for SWE đ hello darkness, you are not my friend there is some comfort in knowing, i am not exceptional. i don’t want to be exceptional right now, i longingly look at another’s life, and wish it were mine. maybe i will be happy just doing a waitressing job? or any otherContinue reading “hello darkness, you are not my friend”
What’s In It for Social Workers? (Part 2)
Barring passion and personal vision for the work, what’s in it for social workers? Part 1 contains almost exclusively cons for being a social worker (in Singapore), but it forms the necessary basis for thinking about Part 2. In Part 2, I consolidate thoughts on the question: How can social workers fulfill their personal visions for both social work and personal life?
What’s In It for Social Workers? (Part 1)
Barring passion and personal vision for the work, what’s in it for social workers? Part 1 contains almost exclusively cons for being a social worker (in Singapore), but it forms the necessary basis for thinking about Part 2. In Part 2, I consolidate thoughts on the question: How can social workers fulfill their personal visions for both social work and personal life?
Social Working, Everything 