Journalist. Storyteller. Coffee drinker.
It's a curious thing, growing up in two countries. For me, I've never felt like I quite fit in. In Singapore, I was the loud girl who was always a little too opinionated. I chose a not-so-conventional career path, deviating from the usual Business/Law/Engineering majors when it came to my university studies. I'm not a …
...the Cross is a reminder that life on earth is transient - even for arguably the most famous man that walked this earth. That we can choose to look beyond ourselves, and know there is hope even in death.
Each year when February 14 rolls around, I'm reminded of love that is lost. Of love that should-have-been; could-have-been. Not just relationships that could've flourished but didn't - but Love that didn't weather the cracks. Love that should have rained down on the people who need it the most.
What a year it has been. We all get nostalgic towards the end of the year - recapping highlights, low moments, looking back at the lessons we've learnt and how we've grown. Along the way, I've often wondered if I made the right choice to stay - but I would not have traded this year for the world.
I recognise that the world is a better place when there is a little positivity - in an encouraging note, a smile to a random stranger, a sincere "How are you", and an unexpected hello. I believe the goodness of God is reflected in the goodness of people, regardless of whether or not they believe in His existence. I believe that Love can change the world, only if we let it.
Amidst luxury brands and high street stores Singapore's Orchard Road is famous for sits an old lady just outside Mandarin Gallery peddling an assortment of eclectic wares. From packets of tissue paper to a bottle of dark soy sauce, I always wondered why she chose such a spot (without shelter) to sell her stuff. But …
It's been a week filled with bad news. Working in the media sometimes means you're addicted to knowing what happens next. So there I was, on Thursday afternoon scrolling through my Facebook news feed when I saw a friend post a photo of a collapsed wall. If you live in Melbourne, you're more than likely …
I can't count how many times I've wanted to be some place other than Melbourne. Some days I dreamed of being on a white sandy beach in Bali, Phuket, or Krabi; other days I wish I was back home in Singapore. More often than not, I find myself missing people. At the beginning, I often …
When I look into your eyes It's like watching the night sky, or a beautiful sunrise Well, there's so much they hold And just like them old stars, I see that you've come so far to be right where you are How old is your soul? I won't give up on us, even when the …
"C. S. Lewis’ stepson Douglas Gresham said, 'The curse of humanity is that every human relationship ends in pain.' Love is not pretty, and it is not pink. But my hope is that some day I will not be afraid to give love and receive love." - Krisi Johnson, Prodigal Magazine As a child, I …
Diane Leow 