Time Imprints · Flow

Today is a turning point for me; many unforgettable things have happened. I've come to believe I'm an extremely emotional person. Tonight, I received a phone call and heard that a friend had gone to New York, and I couldn't stop the tears from flowing. This friend has helped me a lot since I came to America, accompanying me through the most difficult months, and taking me to many places…

Today I met some people I'd heard a lot about, heard some inspiring stories, and learned about an organization I admire. Talking with like-minded people my age broadened my understanding of the world. Because of my upbringing, I used to think pragmatically that the world was only about using and being used. All sacrifices required…

I still remember the fourth day of the Lunar New Year in 2011, embarking on my journey to Shanghai with dreams in my heart; I still remember studying day and night in the sixth teaching building for the GRE, from spring to winter; I still remember returning to the green field after taking the GRE and TOEFL, playing football with unbridled joy; I still remember that chance encounter at the end of 2011, stirring up memories that made my heart flutter…

"Democracy is not about the minority obeying the majority, but about the people having the right to choose what to do and what not to do." I wonder if you've heard this quote, and whether it gave you any insights. Here, I'd like to share my perspective on this statement: Although we've been taught from a young age that the minority must obey the majority…

When I pause the pursuit of my ideals, on a winter afternoon, bathed in the warm sunlight streaming through the window, I brew a cup of green tea and quietly reminisce about the joys of childhood, savoring the little things life gives us. Lately, I've been easily moved by small things; perhaps it's a longing for more sensitivity in life. These moments have made me reflect…

As 2011 draws to a close, it has been an extremely extraordinary year for me, with much to reflect upon and summarize. This year has changed the course of my life, allowing me to accomplish many things I never dared to dream of before. November and December were the two most relaxed months of 2011 for me, during which…

Yesterday, I searched the entire sixth teaching building for a study room, but luckily, I got news at the last minute that two classrooms would be used as exam rooms, so I could go and reserve seats after the exam. An hour before the exam ended, students were already lining up outside with various books. After patiently waiting for an hour, I finally managed to grab a seat…

Today is the 13th, tomorrow is the 14th, the day after tomorrow is the 15th, the day after that is the 16th, and the day after that is the 17th. I only have four days left to prepare for the TOEFL! Suddenly the pressure has increased dramatically. It's all because my preparation over the past two months wasn't solid enough; it's burdened me so heavily now. I remember telling myself back in June…

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, and I'm still single, which I'm quite unhappy about. However, compared to Valentine's Day, August 6th has an even greater significance: it's the first time taking the reformed GRE. I shouldn't have needed to worry about the new GRE, but my unsatisfactory old GRE scores have forced me to take on the new one. The new GRE…

Leave this disappointing country and create a brilliant life on an open, fair, and free platform. Can you not tolerate the ignorant and foolish mockery of a minority? Can you not tolerate the corruption and darkness of the government? Are you filled with righteous indignation at the cover-up of the truth…?

This article is unrelated to the title; it's just a casual essay. (The title was chosen after I finished writing because I couldn't come up with one, so I used the topic discussed in the last paragraph.) It's been a long time since I've written in my journal. I've been wanting to write something these past few days, but various things have kept getting in the way. And whenever I finally have free time to write, I find myself unable to…

The following are conclusions drawn from my own conjectures and life experiences; they are just casual writings and not mature opinions. Any discrepancies are welcome for correction. I believe that humanity has a significant flaw: without any guidance or supervision, primal evils will exist. Without education, we lack moral restraint…

Such a grand dream, how to achieve it? In my 20s, a time to change my destiny, I bid farewell to laziness, raised the banner of struggle, left my competitors behind on my path, surpassed my limits, and marched towards my ideal! I vaguely remember myself running on the green field, dribbling, breaking through, shooting, invincible, standing on the red rubber track…

The original article was published in the "People's Insights" column on page 3 of the Zhejiang Workers' Daily on August 8, 2008. "Either you control your life, or life controls you; your mindset determines who is the rider and who is the horse." As stated in the preface…

"I don't think about whether I'll succeed. Since I've chosen the distant horizon, I'll just brave the wind and rain." Last week was the most painful week since I started preparing for the GRE written test. My study plan was revised again and again for various reasons, and my study time was postponed repeatedly. Every time I revised the plan…