TheObsessions — Perng Aw, the General Manager of Greater Club Shares Her Favourite Things

Perng Aw, the General Manager of Greater Club, shares a curated list of her favorite things, offering insight into her personal passions and what brings her joy and fulfillment. Her selection highlights a diverse range of experiences and interests, reflecting a life driven by connection, personal growth, and appreciation for various forms of art and culture. Her first and arguably most significant favorite is her dog, Dre, a Lab and Alaskan Malamute/Husky mix. Dre is presented as a profound teacher of unconditional love, care, and loyalty. Aw emphasizes the simple yet incredible nature of life with a dog, recounting how Dre inspires her to be more caring and empathetic. Weekends spent watching Dre play at dog runs or pools are particularly cherished, serving as a reminder to live in the moment and appreciate the infectious energy of her canine companion. This bond underscores the deep emotional connection she shares with her pet and its positive impact on her daily life. The second item on her list is longboarding, an activity she picked up during the pandemic. Longboarding has become her 'happy place' amidst stress and uncertainty, offering an 'adrenaline-fueled meditation.' Beyond the mental relief, she highlights the physical benefits, including health advantages and vitamin D exposure, as factors that keep her engaged and 'hooked' on the activity. Third, Aw expresses a profound appreciation for tiling art, describing it as a 'feast of texture, color and intricate tile pattern.' She finds herself captivated by its timeless quality and its significant contribution to extraordinary interior design. Her admiration extends to the talent and dedication required to create world-renowned decorative tile arts from centuries past. An accompanying image of tiling from the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, taken during her first international trip since the pandemic, illustrates this passion. Good American BBQ ranks fourth among her favorite things. Having lived in the U.S. for nearly two decades, American barbecue serves as a comfort food deeply tied to her fondest memories. She reminisces about summer traditions of grilling and socializing with friends around a fiery pit. In Singapore, she continues this tradition with her closest friends, particularly enjoying the challenge of cooking brisket due to the skill it requires to tenderize. For Aw, food is not just sustenance but an essential element for community building and creating lasting memories. Fifth, running at dusk is featured for its multifaceted benefits. Beyond the well-known health advantages like improved cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and stress reduction, Aw particularly values the opportunity to witness beautiful views during her runs, adding an aesthetic dimension to her physical activity. Being a gastronomic tourist is her sixth passion. She believes that food and culture are inherently intertwined, making local cuisine an invaluable avenue for understanding a country. For Aw, planning restaurants and local dishes to try is the most exciting part of travel planning, emphasizing that an authentic travel experience is incomplete without experiencing the local culinary landscape. A traditional Turkish breakfast from her Istanbul visit exemplifies this interest. Seventh, Aw highlights her commitment to striving to be better, particularly in her professional life as a community builder. Singapore has provided her with opportunities to thrive in building professional communities and ecosystems across various industries, including women in tech, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and fashion, now extending to business professionals at Greater Club. She enjoys bringing people together, a role she initially didn't plan for but has grown to love, valuing her position as a facilitator connecting inspiring individuals and witnessing the positive impact of community building professionally and personally. Finally, her eighth favorite thing is being fashion-forward, a passion she pursued by transitioning from a stable banking career to fashion in her mid-20s. Despite the inherent risks, her dedication to fashion led her to spearhead an initiative at the Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) that helped a local designer debut a collection at Paris Fashion Week 2022. This experience reminds her that her initial small step into fashion created a significant opportunity for someone else, underscoring the ripple effect of pursuing one's passions. #PerngAw #GreaterClub #PersonalPassions #CommunityBuilding #Travel #CulinaryExperiences #InteriorDesign #FashionJourney #PerngAw #GreaterClub #PersonalPassions #CommunityBuilding #Travel #CulinaryExperiences #InteriorDesign #FashionJourney