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When asked about her creative process, Grace shares that she's always been drawn to the emotional and introspective aspects of songwriting. "For me, it's about tapping into my own experiences and emotions, and trying to convey them in a way that resonates with others," she explains.

The book serves as a critique and a mirror of the "kiasu" (fear of missing out/losing out) culture. Grace Chua vividly portrays the anxiety of the bell curve, the competitiveness among peers, and the immense weight placed on a single letter grade. countdown by grace chua exclusive

The poem depicts a mother as a "tired astronaut" navigating her household. When asked about her creative process, Grace shares

: The poem depicts a speaker trapped in a repetitive, domestic existence—imagining a vacuum where she is "not vacuuming or doing dishes". Cosmic Longing Grace Chua vividly portrays the anxiety of the