Author

Shanti C K

@chelliahshanti

articles: 19
total claps: 22,664
top claps: 2,102
avg read: 4.7 min
paywalled: 19
active: 2023-06-21 → 2026-07-26

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CUL · Culture & Media · 8 CNT · Content Marketing · 7 🎙️ · Creator Economy · 7 PSY · Mental Health & Psychiatry · 5 🧠 · Mental Wellness · 5 🍳 · Food & Cooking · 5 📰 · Journalism & News · 3 📷 · Photography · 3

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#singapore ·10 #blogging ·7 #culture ·5 #food ·5 #mental-health ·4 #anxiety ·4 #tourist-in-my-own-country ·4 #publications-on-medium ·4 #this-happened-to-me ·3 #fear ·3

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SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

Briyani, Ginger Tea And Mango Cravings Satisfied At Little India

One of the most authentic places in Singapore

Jun 07, 2026 · 6 min read · 2,102 claps paywalled #photography #childhood #culture

Briyani, Ginger Tea And Mango Cravings Satisfied At Little India

MKT MDA HUM

SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

Been Feeling Depressed Lately, But Seeing Bali in Singapore Helped

I have been too confined at home and needed a change of scene

Jul 03, 2026 · 6 min read · 1,913 claps paywalled #blogging #culture #bali

Been Feeling Depressed Lately, But Seeing Bali in Singapore Helped

MDA MED LIF

SH Shanti C K

Attempting to Write My Way Out of Depression

Been struck by fear lately

May 26, 2026 · 3 min read · 1,829 claps paywalled #mental-health #anxiety #this-happened-to-me

Attempting to Write My Way Out of Depression

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SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

Botero in Singapore

And a call for more local country experts

Jun 09, 2026 · 6 min read · 1,785 claps paywalled #art #singapore #blogging

LIF

SH Shanti C K · Simple Gardening

Susan’s Simple Gardening July Challenge

Praying her husband recovers and gets back to her soon

Jul 01, 2026 · 2 min read · 1,471 claps paywalled #simple-gardening #gardening #love

LIF MED

SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

When You’re Too Tired And Sleepy It’s No Point Waking Up Early

This feels like torture honestly

Jul 05, 2026 · 5 min read · 1,439 claps paywalled #mental-health #morning-routines #singapore

When You’re Too Tired And Sleepy It’s No Point Waking Up Early

SPT

SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

Refreshing Escape Into A Botanical Glasshouse

It’s called Semcorp Cool House

Jun 03, 2026 · 6 min read · 1,438 claps paywalled #nature #orchids #flowers

Refreshing Escape Into A Botanical Glasshouse

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SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

I Didn’t Expect to Find Serenity at Changi Beach Park in Singapore

But I’m so glad we did

Jun 17, 2026 · 6 min read · 1,391 claps paywalled #nature #blogging #photo-essay

I Didn’t Expect to Find Serenity at Changi Beach Park in Singapore

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SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

Football And Food Culture in Singapore

Taking you on an introspective photo tour

Jul 13, 2026 · 7 min read · 1,336 claps paywalled #food #football #singapore

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SH Shanti C K · the Challenged

What Terrifies Me

Wish my life could be fear free

Jun 01, 2026 · 4 min read · 1,232 claps paywalled #fear #mental-health #grief

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SH Shanti C K

Feeling Deep Fear And Isolation

Debating whether to write about my depression or not

Jul 26, 2026 · 5 min read · 1,163 claps paywalled #fear #anxiety #healthcare

LIF SPT

SH Shanti C K · Simple Gardening

What Seed Would You Choose On A Deserted Island?

Simple Gardening’s June Challenge

May 30, 2026 · 2 min read · 1,160 claps paywalled #simple-gardening #writing-challenge #gardening

What Seed Would You Choose On A Deserted Island?

HUM LIF

SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

I Went To The Worst Mall In Singapore

But it made me strangely happy

Jul 16, 2026 · 8 min read · 1,104 claps paywalled #singapore #culture #food

MKT MDA GEN

SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

My Most Read Story Each Month in 2026

Trying to figure out what brings value

Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min read · 930 claps paywalled #writing #publications-on-medium #tourist-in-my-own-country

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SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

Call for Submissions: What is it Really Like in Your Part of the World?

Keen to hear from more local experts

May 24, 2026 · 2 min read · 830 claps paywalled #publications-on-medium #call-for-submissions #new-writers-welcome

Call for Submissions: What is it Really Like in Your Part of the World?

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SH Shanti C K

Unexpected Earnings on Medium Left Me Overjoyed.

Referred Member Earnings are Awesome

Jun 21, 2023 · 3 min read · 573 claps paywalled #referred-membership #medium-partner-program #medium-earnings

Unexpected Earnings on Medium Left Me Overjoyed.

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SH Shanti C K

When Can You Retire in Singapore?

Retirement age has gone 55 to 64 since the time of my grandfathers

May 23, 2026 · 5 min read · 403 claps paywalled #mental-health #anxiety #shame

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SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

Singaporean Breakfast

Kaya Toast

Jun 24, 2026 · 5 min read · 350 claps paywalled #food #blogging #culture

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SH Shanti C K · Tourist in My Own Country

Islamic Art from the Musée du Louvre in Singapore

We had to check out the art (India, Iran and Turkey)

Jun 21, 2026 · 6 min read · 215 claps paywalled #photography #blogging #art