Time Imprint

I've been in the US for half a year now, and with the New Year approaching, I've reorganized my apartment. My Y560 is back in its primary computer role. While organizing my computer, I found a lot of things from six months ago; I hadn't used it in so long. I've had many reflections in these past six months, and I'm moving forward quickly…

The "barrel effect" states that a barrel made of many wooden planks can hold a certain amount of water. If one plank is short, the barrel's capacity is limited. Similarly, a team's success depends not on the efforts of a few individuals, but on mutual support and shared goals. If there are…

Today, Changdi suddenly messaged me on QQ, asking if I knew Zhong Chao, which reminded me of something. There were no dramatic events, no exciting clashes, but the passage of time hasn't erased this story. In 2008, I had just entered university, everything was so new, and after leaving the constraints of high school, I was especially eager to prove myself. I participated in various…

I scrolled through Weibo before bed, and the screen was filled with news of snow in Hangzhou. Half a year away from home, the homesickness is growing stronger. This is my first time traveling so far from home, and I'm experiencing that feeling firsthand. 2012, a landmark year in my life, is coming to an end, and it's time to reflect and look to the future. 2012 from…

Finals ended a few days ago, and after a few days of rest, I'm preparing to set off again. These past few days, I've been thinking about a question: what kind of life do I really need? I think many people have had the same experience. When faced with a problem, we know our own methods and solutions are the best and most efficient, but others…

Looking at my blog, it's been so long since I updated it. What have I done during this time? There are so many things I could have done, but how much of it have I actually accomplished? How much of my initial high hopes have remained? I suddenly feel so tired here. Unlike back home, I can't find anyone here who I can really connect with; everyone's so focused on personal gain…

I wore four different jersey numbers throughout my four years of university: number 3 for the university team and the other three for the department teams, which inadvertently created an arithmetic progression: number 14 during my ambitious freshman year, number 7 during my peak sophomore year, and number 21 during my glorious senior year. Each number tells a different story. I remember when I first entered university, brimming with confidence…

1. Playing against the wind requires wisdom, but playing with the wind requires even more skill. Sometimes, a winning hand is much harder to play than a losing one. 2. People are always tired, whether in good times or bad. If you want to achieve more, you need to put in more effort. 3. Often, we lose to our own confusion. In good times…

This article isn't related to the event itself, just some personal reflections. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to attend such a grand event and witness its historic transformation. This year's Enactus World Cup was held in Washington, D.C., which happened to be not far from where I live, so I could go and watch. Although I'm not very experienced in the field, I was still able to gain a lot of insights. …

Disclaimer: This is not a promotional piece; it simply reminded me of an organization I'd only known for a short time but which left a deep impression. I've been in the US for over a month now, and everything has been uneventful. Life in the US is different from China in many ways. As an open country, it's more inclusive, allowing me to see all sorts of things and broadening my horizons…

I've been taking classes here for two weeks now, and I'm slowly adjusting to the pace. I feel like I'm getting into the right mindset. It will still take some time to adjust from a relaxed state of over two years to a highly focused one. The biggest challenge here is the language. Often when I'm reading, I see many familiar words, but I just don't know their meaning…

One cannot survive in a solitary world. Although I've endured years of solitary suffering, I still can't convince myself of my own harshness. Whenever I'm with a team, I feel happiness while simultaneously agonizing over my shortcomings, and after leaving with honors, I find myself reflecting on those bittersweet experiences. Today, walking...

Last night I finally finished assembling the bed. Aside from a few items I haven't bought yet, my room is basically complete. My American life is about to begin! It's been a week since I arrived in Washington on the 15th. This week has been spent living in guesthouses without internet or a bed, going to various supermarkets to buy things, learning a lot, and installing various…

Today we bid farewell to August, a month full of novelty and adventure, and welcomed September, a month where dreams begin! August was filled with experiences I'd never had before: flying, traveling abroad, crossing half the globe, renting an apartment, buying and assembling furniture, and living in an English-speaking environment. Everything was new and exciting, and these short two weeks haven't even allowed me to fully appreciate it…

Time seems to fly by. It feels like just yesterday I was painfully studying for the GRE in the sixth teaching building, and now I'm about to leave for the US. I remember telling myself during those most difficult times that no matter how I did on the test, I would get accepted by a school, and I would be grateful to any school that accepted me. A year and a half has passed, and now I'm finally embarking on this journey…