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Hello, I’m Andrea

My Profile At A Glance — Hi there, thanks for dropping by 🙌 Let me introduce myself! My Background I’m from Singapore and currently in my 20s. I graduated from a local university at the end of 2022 and am currently working as a software developer. Why I Write I started writing in 2020 and continued to do so because I…

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Hello, I’m Andrea
Hello, I’m Andrea
Self Introduction

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Nov 19

I Trekked Alishan And Here’s My DIY Guide! — Andrea Stories

A one-day trip from Chiayi to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area — Background I’ve been to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area (“Alishan”) in Taiwan twice! My first time, back in February, was following a day tour group. And I found myself wanting to explore the area again at my own pace, which motivated my second visit this October. In this article, I would…

Taiwan

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I Trekked Alishan And Here’s My DIY Guide!
I Trekked Alishan And Here’s My DIY Guide!
Taiwan

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Oct 28

Taiwan Trip 9D8N Expenses — Andrea Stories

For accommodation, transport, food, activities and more — I went to Taiwan (again) for 9 days! Below is a breakdown of my spending according to the various categories. (Exchange rate used: 1 SGD = 23.305 NT) Pre-trip expenses Flights

Travel

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Taiwan Trip 9D8N Expenses
Taiwan Trip 9D8N Expenses
Travel

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Be Yourself

·Aug 12

Learning A New Language: Thai — Andrea Stories

Some of my reflections from 5 months of classes — I took up Thai in April! Hitherto, it’s been almost 5 months since I started my classes. Here’s what I discovered about learning a new language in adulthood. Background For some background, thanks to Singapore’s bilingual education system, I was taught both English and Chinese from my childhood years. …

Learning New Language

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Learning A New Language: Thai — Andrea Stories
Learning A New Language: Thai — Andrea Stories
Learning New Language

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Be Yourself

·Jun 11

I Logged Off From Social Media and My Life Felt Boring — Andrea Stories

“It’s boring, but it’s real” — Mid-May: I felt frustrated with myself for using too much social media. I knew it was too much because I would spend hours daily scrolling through my feed and explore pages. I would end up scrolling mindlessly, and getting absorbed into the “black hole”. I would feel like I’m in a daze and I couldn’t focus on my work and meetings. I…

Social Media

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I Logged Off From Social Media and My Life Felt Boring — Andrea Stories
I Logged Off From Social Media and My Life Felt Boring — Andrea Stories
Social Media

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May 7

“I’m Not Your Maid!” — Andrea Stories

- my neighbour screamed — It was the 2nd of May, just last Monday. I woke up slightly past 7am, still in time to witness the golden sun rays from sunrise. “Today will be a good morning”, I thought to myself as I got out of bed. After washing up and changing my clothes, I decided to head out for a morning walk in…

Maids

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“I’m Not Your Maid!” — Andrea Stories
“I’m Not Your Maid!” — Andrea Stories
Maids

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Be Yourself

·Apr 18

4.5 Years in Aikido Exco: 12 Lessons Learnt — Andrea Stories

#7: Responsibility and being present is really underrated — Back when I was in university, I joined NUS Aikido Club’s exco (executive committee) and stayed in the committee all the way till I graduated. Here are my main takeaways: 1. There is always room for improvement in processes. Be open to change. In my first year, attendance taking was a very manual process as it was done via pen and paper. By…

Leadership

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4.5 Years in Aikido Exco: 12 Lessons Learnt — Andrea Stories
4.5 Years in Aikido Exco: 12 Lessons Learnt — Andrea Stories
Leadership

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Globetrotters

·Mar 18

30 Tips For Travelling In Taiwan — Andrea Stories

Sharing my tips on public transport, hostel accommodation and food, based on my 21-day trip around the island! — Public Transport — Getting around Paying for commute fares Get an EasyCard! It’s a stored value card that can be used to take buses, metro, train, high-speed railway, and also for purchases at convenience stores like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart! With the card, you don’t have to carry as much cash or worry about having exact amounts in cash.

Travel

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30 Tips For Travelling In Taiwan — Andrea Stories
30 Tips For Travelling In Taiwan — Andrea Stories
Travel

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Feb 27

Taiwan Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories

For accommodation, transport, food, activities and more — I went to Taiwan for 21 days and explored the island! Below is a breakdown of my spending according to the various categories. (Exchange rate used: 1 SGD = 22 NT) Pre-trip expenses Flights

Travel

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Taiwan Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories
Taiwan Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories
Travel

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Feb 6

I Realised These 10 Things From Travelling — Andrea Stories

A Singaporean’s perspective — As a Singaporean, my red passport is very strong. I can easily travel to many countries without having to apply for a visa (in fact, I’m not entirely sure how visas work). I hardly face any problems at immigration gates too. Being able to understand and speak English is such…

Travel

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I Realised These 10 Things From Travelling — Andrea Stories
I Realised These 10 Things From Travelling — Andrea Stories
Travel

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Andrea Makoto

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