Time Imprints · Daily Life

I boarded the high-speed train back from Xiamen. The seven-hour journey was quite tiring. I heard many friends are planning to visit Xiamen soon, so I thought I'd share my experience from this trip, hoping it will be helpful. Note: This is based on my personal travel experience; any inaccuracies or omissions are simply due to incorrect web browsing. This time I went to four…

Since finishing my freshman year, I haven't felt this motivated or this busy. Doing some things for too long can lead to fatigue, but after a period of rest, that desire returns—that's what it means to be interested in something. These past few days, Hangzhou has finally had sunny days; the warm sunshine feels wonderful and invigorating. Spring is here…

Today was a strange day. I woke up early to find it snowing heavily outside my window, and then stopped shortly after breakfast. Hangzhou's weather is so unpredictable; the number of sunny days since January is fewer than a woman's menstrual cycle, it's damp, cold, and yet it doesn't snow. I really wanted to see the West Lake in the snow before going out, but it seems…

This winter break was really boring; the weather was gloomy and it rained all the time. I didn't see the sun for over a month. In a few days, I'll be starting my final semester of university. This semester should be the most relaxed one I've ever had—no classes, no work, no assignments, I can manage my time however I want…

I've been on "vacation" for almost a month now. It's truly comfortable; I can sleep in late every day and do what I enjoy. Occasionally, I'll go to the playground to play soccer, free from the pressure of studying or working. This kind of life is unprecedented—comfortable and peaceful. And in the next two weeks...

It's been almost a week since the exams ended, and this week has been a complete relaxation. It's so enjoyable to have no pressure. I still have more than half a year of university life left, and I'm going to enjoy the remaining days to the fullest. You could say that I've been so busy with this and that so far in university that I haven't had a chance to experience the "indulgence" of university life…

I took the GRE yesterday at noon, and the score was decent. After almost a year of English study, I feel a huge sense of relief: this year has been unforgettable. I started preparing for studying abroad a bit late, around the first semester of my junior year, and at that time I had absolutely no interest in the GRE and TOEFL exams. I passed the customs check in Shanghai this February…

Suddenly I realized it's already the end of October, with less than two weeks left until the 11G exam. I've already wasted at least five days in this review process. I can't help it, my old habit has resurfaced, and today I'm starting to get nervous. Tomorrow I'll begin the fourth stage of review, focusing on the foundational material…

Today is the last day of the National Day holiday, and also the 30th day until my second attempt at the GRE. Although there are only 30 days left, my preparation isn't going very well. My TOEFL scores came out close to National Day, which was quite unexpected. After that, various things took up my time, and my study efficiency at home during the National Day holiday wasn't very high. There's always…

I woke up a little late this morning. Sleeping at school is always affected by various factors. Around 2 AM, the other dorm rooms next door were engrossed in a game, screaming and yelling, waking me from my dream. They didn't stop for about half an hour. I can't stand people with no manners. I exceeded my task quota this afternoon…

A week into the short semester, the school atmosphere is fading. Entering university, I no longer experience the bittersweet feeling of September 1st; entering my senior year, I no longer feel the usual gatherings and reunions at the start of the semester. The campus feels distant now; most of my classmates have already embarked on their futures, some have gone to work…

The weather in Hangzhou turned cooler today. Wearing short sleeves outside, a chilly wind blew, and a light drizzle added to the chill, making it feel like autumn had arrived. This kind of weather always makes me reminisce; autumn carries both melancholic and beautiful memories. I just celebrated my 21st birthday yesterday, and suddenly I realize I need to mature…

I've had several days of free time and feel lost. When I was preparing for the GRE, I imagined how many things I'd love to do after the exam, but now that time has actually come, I've become lazy and don't want to do anything. Restlessness and vanity have accompanied me to this point; I know a few small skills and thought I was already…

Before I start this blog post, let me do a quick plug. Some people have asked where I've been these past few days since the GRE exam. Actually, I've been busy with this: updating my homepage and redesigning it. Feel free to visit: http://www.taojing.name/ Since taking the GRE, I've been feeling quite lazy…

I realized I haven't written anything in my journal since the final exams ended. No wonder, these past two weeks have been incredibly decadent. I've been getting up at noon and going to bed at 1 or 2 AM. Even though I tell myself every day that this is bad and wrong, I haven't been able to change. I feel like a deflated balloon, completely drained…