I confess that I have a box of face masks at my reception table where I keep my house and car keys. I will not leave my house without taking a face mask with me. On occasions when I forget, the backup supply found in my car and office bag does come in handy. I am not kiasu, I am kiasi.
The face mask is now part of my life, daily wear and routine. If I want to stay active, going out for meetings and visiting my favourite food stalls and restaurants, I know wearing a face mask and having hand sanitisers with me will help reduce the chances of being infected by the coronavirus. Life goes on. We all just have to live with it, managing the risk as the world adjust to the new norm.