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My personal values
Help others.
Nurtured by my parents' unwavering value of selflessness, I was raised in a garden of generosity where kindness and knowledge were shared freely. Every day, I strive to honour this virtue, challenging myself with a contemplative question: “What have you done to help someone else feel better today?”
Never stop learning.
With a childhood cradled in the arms of academic parents, I grew up in a household abuzz with books and intellectual curiosity. Now, I try to keep learning, unbounded by the constraints of career or personal interests, with child-like innocence to learn more.
Have an open mind.
My life's journey through various countries and cultures has shaped a broad perspective within me. These diverse experiences have taught me to respect and embrace differing viewpoints, fostering a readiness to listen and understand the world's multifaceted voices and truths.
My time in China.
Living in China for two years, whilst studying a double degree and absorbing a new language, was a transformative phase of my life. My path crossed with BINUS INTERNATIONAL in Indonesia, an experience my father initially questioned but later celebrated with pride and paternal admiration.
China's slow but reassuring embrace taught me an invaluable lesson: that the world reflects kindness, but only if we are willing to extend it first.
Creativity’s profound impact
Music
From the ballads of MIX 106.5 to my mother's gift of a keyboard on my tenth birthday, music has been a melody weaving through my life. I love hearing instruments - from playing the violin to finding solace in the oboe solos of Thomas Newman. Music is a comforting companion. Even the vibrant energy of K-pop, particularly BTS, resonates within me, inspiring me and my ability to do something cool and great.
Storytelling
Be it playing The Man from Ironbark in third grade or being mesmerised by films and plays, storytelling has been my canvas of imagination. Tom Stoppard's intricate structures fascinate me, and even my work presentations become opportunities for me to sell some form of narrative. The joy of Broadway and the inspiration of Cannes continue to fuel my passion for storytelling, and I’ve been lucky to experience both at such a young age.
Visual Arts
My artistic journey began with the brush strokes of my grandfather, Tino Sidin, an acclaimed painter. From school projects to art gallery visits, visual arts have coloured my life with creativity. Though time may limit my own art-making, the appreciation and experience of visual expression remain an integral part of how I experience the world and its many cultures.
Dance
Inspired by films like 'Billy Elliot' and 'West Side Story', I found my rhythm in dance. My high school experiences with Rock Eisteddfod became stepping stones to my personal confidence and self-esteem. Dance has become a language I speak, whether in structured classes over at O School or in spontaneous moments of movement whenever I’m walking home.
Growing up with distance’s strange embrace
My upbringing always had distance as a character, a constant companion in a family spread across the globe. Proximity was a rare luxury, replaced by a sense of remoteness that became a part of our familial fabric and routine. When my parents made the conscious decision to send me to Australia for growth and education, they knew it would foster independence and resilience in me. Initially, it was a challenging adjustment, but it matured into a strength that now defines us, as we continue to live in different countries, each carving our own unique paths. There’s always a group chat too.
Sometimes you’ll see me geeking out
Video Games
A hobby that blossomed at age 10, my relationship with video games has evolved from the simplicity of 'Crash Bandicoot' to immersive worlds like 'Metal Gear Solid' and the 'Uncharted' series. As these virtual realms matured, so did I, recognising gaming as more than mere entertainment but as a conduit for creativity, storytelling, and connection. The pixels and polygons have been the building blocks of friendships and unforgettable experiences.
Personal Computing
My fascination with computers was ignited with the arrival of my first eMac, leading me down a path of creativity in music, sound editing, and filmmaking. My digital dexterity allows me to traverse both iOS and Android landscapes, appreciating the nuances of MacOS and Windows alike. This openness to technology has not been without its pitfalls though, often leading me to the guilty pleasure of acquiring gadgets with less than sustainable frequencies. Nevertheless, it continues to be a source of inspiration and learning.
Digital Marketing
My professional life is intertwined with the dynamic world of digital marketing, a field that has grown with me since the days of MSN Messenger and Habbo Hotel. My business degree led me to explore the relationship between gamification and human behaviour, further deepening my passion. Always eager to learn, challenge, and innovate, I've ventured into new territories such as Discord, Telegram, and Giphy. My open-minded approach has been a key to unlocking experiences I now cherish and believe in, reflecting the continuous evolution of my career.
