Tropicana Jan-Feb 2018 #116 A Start from the Heart

EDITOR’S NOTE
A start from
the heart…
It’s the New Year! The time is ripe for
new beginnings and aspirations to drive
you through 2018. Enter with new
resolutions and new resolve.
As always we provide you with an
inspirational read from cover to cover.
Aptly themed ‘A start from the heart’, this
issue brings to you the people, places, style
and object d’art that inspire us with their
strength and beauty.
Our cover personality, the Principal
of Tenby Schools, Ian Temple, gives
us plenty of reason to get motivated.
His unrelenting passion for teaching
and moulding young minds, as well as
reinventing his style of teaching, tells us
that by thinking out of the box, we can
achieve more no matter the geographical
surroundings.
Other personalities in the mix are
Michelin-restauranteur Nobu Matsuhisa
and renowned model, Soo Joo Park.
Their tales of overcoming adversity and
carving out a name in the bright lights are
inspiring – a journey of gaining recognition and respect that didn’t come easy.
Change is refreshing, not just for yourself but for your living space too. Reinvent
your home to reflect your favourite travel destinations. Include key décor items around
your home that you’ve picked up during your travels. It’s a great way to ignite fond
memories of a particular holiday, and makes for a great conversation piece when guests
visit.
It’s also time to usher in the Year of the Dog. Pay heed to some astrological advice on
how best to make the dog year work in your favour. Dress the part during the festivities
in gorgeous qi paos with a modern twist from local designers Melinda Looi and Khoon
Hooi.
Make a fresh start and don’t be dogged by old, nagging issues. Get ahead with our
health tips and keep your head above the water at all times.
As a new chapter unfolds, the team at Tropicana wishes you an awesome 2018!