What do you love about working as a journalist?
Getting fresh information through talking with different people. I used to believe everything was already up there online until I got into journalism. I think this is exactly the point of journalism: ask the right questions for people to speak out what they’ve been keeping to themselves for ages. Let the unknown be known.
If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
A cat so I can ignore people all the time and still be loved.
What would your last meal be?
Fried pork buns with soy bean bubble tea.
What has been your most memorable moment so far?
Picking up my cute dog from the street after dreaming about having my own dog for the past decade.
What was your favourite subject in school?
English literature.
What event, past or present, would you like to witness?
I miss sports events all the time. I just wish I could be at every grand slam in New York, Paris, Wimbledon, and of course, Melbourne.
Which five dinner guests, dead or alive would you invite to dinner?
It has always been torture for me to have dinner with someone I am not very familiar with. I would just invite five of my friends.
What are you currently listening to/watching or reading?
I just finished A Waiter in Paris by Edward Chisholm. It should be relatable for anyone who once worked in the hospitality industry – déjà vu. I am reading Empire of Pain by Patrick Keefe right now. It’s about the notorious Sackler family who sabotaged the lives of nearly 645,000 people. Keefe is my favourite journalist and I highly recommend all of his works. He’s a master of combining facts and narratives.
Where is your dream holiday destination?
Romania. I would love to visit on a yearly basis.
What three words would your friends use to describe you?
Looks forever 19.
What would you do on your perfect ‘day off’?
Encourage my partner or my friends to take a day off on Friday as well so we can hit the road and camp in the mountain for a long weekend.
