Ciccy - I love summer time
 
What are you currently busy with in Singapore?
I am here to obtain my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Marketing in SMU.

How long have you been in Singapore?
3 years, since 2007 April.

What was your first impression when you were here?
The weather is really nice because I love summer. Also, the super “yummilicious” food but the services are really bad.
 
How about Singaporean guys, as compare to your hometown?
In general, more gentlemen and more built but shorter and more tanned than my hometown guys.
 
Will you settle down here in the future?
I’m open to that option. I am planning to pursue my Master’s and PhD in psychology upon graduation in US. But I will be coming back to Singapore to work for at least 3 years afterwards to fulfill my bonds with the Singapore Government.

What is your favourite food?
Chinese food! I love all kinds of cuisines especially the Thai, Malay, Indian and Western but my favorite is still Chinese food. In general, I love all sorts of healthy food and I hate junk food / deep fried stuff.

One thing you dislike about Singapore?
Most of the youngsters are very dependent on their families. Most stay with their parents till marriage. However, back in China, most college students would move out of the house as early as they can for more freedom.

How do you maintain your figure?
I have been hitting the gym frequently for about a year. A typical gym session of mine would consist of 1 hr cardio on the treadmill and weights training for my triceps, biceps, shoulder, chest, back and abs. I do a lot of reps (about 30) and sets (4-5) but with relatively light weights as my main objective is to tone up my body. On my diet, I will avoid all sorts of unhealthy and fattening food like deep fried food, ice cream, chocolate or cheese. I take lots of fruits and vegetables for my fiber intake. Zero fat mixed-berries yogurt is my favorite as it aids digestion and has anti-oxidants.

If you could turn back time, to when and why?
Back to 3 years ago when I first came to Singapore. I would started working out much earlier at my school gym (it is really awesome) and I believe I would have a much better figure by now. But well, late is much better than never.

So where are you from?
I am from Xi’an, China.