Name: Mag

Major: Fashion Design BFA Sophomore (Parsons)

Ethnicity: Shanghainese-Hong Kong, born in Malaysia, grew up in Singapore

Occupation: Co-founder/Art Director at www.hervelvetvase.com (c. 2007)

Interests: Stupidly fun things, Travel, Social Engineering, People, Music Festivals, Media Studies, GTA5, Food adventures, Breaking Bad

When I first came to the city it took a lot of getting used to. Singapore is a vibrant city in its own right, but nothing still could prepare me for the organized chaos that Manhattan is. I’ve realized that most people have a knack for talking at you rather than to you. Everyone’s always in a hurry. Skyscrapers loom over you, either effectively eclipsing the sky or blinding you with it. As you can imagine, it’s been hellish for the tightly-fisted introvert that I am.

That said, a year here has made me fall in love with the city.. albeit begrudgingly. I’ve gradually come to find its exuberance alluring rather than intimidating now, and grapple every opportunity I can to immerse myself in its multi-faceted culture. 

My favorite museum’s the Met, but that might change as I continue to add more notches to my belt of exhibitions, art galleries and museums visited. This class will be the perfect chance for myself to do just that, and I look forward to the experiences and exposure that will come. I hope you enjoy reading my blog hereon!

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