Shawn Quah

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What If I’ve Lost My Passion?

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At an early age, I was already aware of my love for computing, and everything I did was geared towards that end. So, it would be natural to think that after working in the industry for 10 years, I would go on to greater heights. However, after 10 years, my feelings towards my field of work waned.
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A Letter To My Future Wife

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Dear (Future) Wife, It’s the day after our wedding, doesn’t it feel surreal? Watching you walk down the aisle in your white gown yesterday, I couldn’t stop thanking God for bringing you into my life.
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What if God Takes Away My Gift?

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I love writing poems. It’s my way of expressing my feelings, thoughts, and frustrations. My very first poem was about a girl (as you may already have guessed). She was someone I had admired from afar but never dared to approach.
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When Trials Come: Fight or Flight?

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I have a tendency to take on more than I should. At times, it’s to prove to myself that I can handle it. At other times, it’s to please someone and gain recognition for my efforts. This sometimes leads to stress and in a worst-case scenario, depression.
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How I Managed Doubt In My Life

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When I was in primary school, I used to stammer. This speech impediment hampered my conversations with friends, teachers, and parents, leaving me with feelings of inadequacy.
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The Struggle To Love My Dad

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I cannot remember a time when my dad played a significant part…
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“Would You Like To Upsize?”

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“Would you like to upsize? It’s just 50 cents more.” Those…
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The True Remedy to Loneliness

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Loneliness. All of us have experienced this in one form or another;…
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Why Do We Love New Things?

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It is no secret that most, if not all of us, love things that are new, especially if it means improved aesthetics. It is as if we have this insatiable desire for