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From: declan-haojin <declan-haojin@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:38:04 +0000
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 160w,/posts/2023-08-17-budapest/feature_hu8b9c0645ce02301e78829959c1bee1ea_2509243_320x240_fill_q75_box_smart1.jpg 2x" src=/posts/2023-08-17-budapest/feature_hu8b9c0645ce02301e78829959c1bee1ea_2509243_160x120_fill_q75_box_smart1.jpg></a></div><div><h3 class="flex items-center text-xl font-semibold"><a class="text-neutral-800 decoration-primary-500 hover:underline hover:underline-offset-2 dark:text-neutral" href=/posts/2023-08-17-budapest/>Budapest</a></h3><div class="text-sm text-neutral-500 dark:text-neutral-400"><div class="flex flex-row flex-wrap items-center"><time datetime="2023-08-17 20:36:33 +0200 +0200">August 17, 2023</time>
 &nbsp;&nbsp;<div class="my-1 text-sm leading-relaxed text-neutral-500 dark:text-neutral-400"><a href=/categories/adventure/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Adventure</a>
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-<a href=/categories/europe-road-trip/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Europe Road Trip</a></div></div></div><div class="prose py-1 dark:prose-invert">Actually, it&rsquo;s Buda and Pest.</div></div></article><article class="mt-6 flex max-w-prose flex-row"><div class="flex-none pe-4 sm:pe-6"><a href=/posts/2023-08-15-vienna/ aria-label=Vienna><img alt class="w-24 rounded-md sm:w-40" srcset="/posts/2023-08-15-vienna/feature_hud7bc85bfc61e491a14a7e6f8dd09c029_2349453_160x120_fill_q75_box_smart1.jpg
+<a href=/categories/europe-road-trip/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Europe Road Trip</a></div></div></div><div class="prose py-1 dark:prose-invert">Actually, it&rsquo;s Buda and Pest.</div></div></article><article class="mt-6 flex max-w-prose flex-row"><div class="flex-none pe-4 sm:pe-6"><a href=/posts/2023-08-16-bratislava/ aria-label=Bratislava><img alt class="w-24 rounded-md sm:w-40" srcset="/posts/2023-08-16-bratislava/feature_hu5c3d000454401ee3439d98e748bc88eb_12945913_160x120_fill_box_smart1_3.png
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+&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class="my-1 text-sm leading-relaxed text-neutral-500 dark:text-neutral-400"><a href=/categories/adventure/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Adventure</a>
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+<a href=/categories/europe-road-trip/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Europe Road Trip</a></div></div></div><div class="prose py-1 dark:prose-invert">Spending an hour in Slovakia&rsquo;s capital will captivate your heart.</div></div></article><article class="mt-6 flex max-w-prose flex-row"><div class="flex-none pe-4 sm:pe-6"><a href=/posts/2023-08-15-vienna/ aria-label=Vienna><img alt class="w-24 rounded-md sm:w-40" srcset="/posts/2023-08-15-vienna/feature_hud7bc85bfc61e491a14a7e6f8dd09c029_2349453_160x120_fill_q75_box_smart1.jpg
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-<a href=/categories/europe-road-trip/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Europe Road Trip</a></div></div></div><div class="prose py-1 dark:prose-invert">The administrative centre of the European Union.</div></div></article><article class="mt-6 flex max-w-prose flex-row"><div class="flex-none pe-4 sm:pe-6"><a href=/posts/2023-08-07-paris/ aria-label=Paris><img alt class="w-24 rounded-md sm:w-40" srcset="/posts/2023-08-07-paris/feature_hu004baa3b0e1e7b6b463355a845161d7b_2054172_160x120_fill_q75_box_smart1.jpg
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-&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class="my-1 text-sm leading-relaxed text-neutral-500 dark:text-neutral-400"><a href=/categories/adventure/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Adventure</a>
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-<a href=/categories/europe-road-trip/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Europe Road Trip</a></div></div></div><div class="prose py-1 dark:prose-invert">It&rsquo;s finally time for my LE EPIC Europe road trip.</div></div></article></section><ul class="flex flex-row mt-8"><li class="mx-1 min-w-[1.8rem] text-center"><span aria-current=page aria-label="Page 1" class="block font-semibold rounded bg-primary-200 text-primary-700 dark:bg-primary-400 dark:text-neutral-800">1</span></li><li class="mx-1 min-w-[1.8rem] text-center"><a href=/categories/adventure/page/2/ class="block rounded hover:bg-primary-600 hover:text-neutral" aria-label="Page 2">2</a></li><li class="mx-1 min-w-[1.8rem] text-center"><a href=/categories/adventure/page/3/ class="block rounded hover:bg-primary-600 hover:text-neutral" aria-label="Page 3">3</a></li><li class="mx-1 min-w-[1.8rem] text-center"><a href=/categories/adventure/page/4/ class="block rounded hover:bg-primary-600 hover:text-neutral" aria-label="Page 4">4</a></li><li class="mx-1 min-w-[1.8rem] text-center"><a href=/categories/adventure/page/5/ class="block rounded hover:bg-primary-600 hover:text-neutral" aria-label="Page 5">5</a></li><li>&ctdot;</li><li class="mx-1 min-w-[1.8rem] text-center"><a href=/categories/adventure/page/6/ class="block rounded hover:bg-primary-600 hover:text-neutral" aria-label="Last page">6</a></li><li><a href=/categories/adventure/page/2/ class="mx-1 block min-w-[1.8rem] rounded text-center hover:bg-primary-600 hover:text-neutral" aria-label="Next page" rel=next>&rarr;</a></li></ul></section></main><footer class="py-10 print:hidden"><nav class="pb-4 text-base font-medium text-neutral-500 dark:text-neutral-400"><ul class="flex list-none flex-col sm:flex-row"><li class="group mb-1 text-left sm:mb-0 sm:me-7 sm:last:me-0"><a href=/archives/ title=Archives><span class="decoration-primary-500 group-hover:underline group-hover:decoration-2 group-hover:underline-offset-2">Archives</span></a></li><li class="group mb-1 text-left sm:mb-0 sm:me-7 sm:last:me-0"><a href=https://follow.it/haojin-s-blog?leanpub title target=_blank><span class="decoration-primary-500 group-hover:underline group-hover:decoration-2 group-hover:underline-offset-2">Subscribe</span></a></li></ul></nav><div class="flex items-center justify-between"><div><p class="text-sm text-neutral-500 dark:text-neutral-400">&copy;
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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-17-budapest/</guid><description>Actually, it&amp;rsquo;s Buda and Pest.</description></item><item><title>Vienna</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-15-vienna/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:32:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-15-vienna/</guid><description>Well deserves the title of the world&amp;rsquo;s most livable city.</description></item><item><title>Prague</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-14-prague/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:53:01 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-14-prague/</guid><description>Frankly, this is my least favourite city so far.</description></item><item><title>Frankfurt &amp; Bamberg</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-12-frankfurt-bamberg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:57:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-12-frankfurt-bamberg/</guid><description>Europe&amp;rsquo;s de facto financial capital, brimming with historical charm.</description></item><item><title>Cologne</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-11-cologne/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:59:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-11-cologne/</guid><description>The moment I stepped out of Cologne Central Station, I was astonished by the sight that greeted me&amp;hellip;</description></item><item><title>Amsterdam</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-10-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:58:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-10-amsterdam/</guid><description>This charming city truly evokes a Venetian ambiance.</description></item><item><title>Antwerpen</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-09-antwerpen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:03:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-09-antwerpen/</guid><description>Had no idea about this city at first, I&amp;rsquo;ve now fallen in love with it.</description></item><item><title>Brussels</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-08-brussels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:32:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-08-brussels/</guid><description>The administrative centre of the European Union.</description></item><item><title>Paris</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-07-paris/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:49:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-07-paris/</guid><description>It&amp;rsquo;s finally time for my LE EPIC Europe road trip.</description></item><item><title>San Francisco</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-07-23-san-francisco/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:17:49 -0700</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-07-23-san-francisco/</guid><description>I thought I would never like this city again.</description></item><item><title>Rocky Mountain National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-07-04-rocky-mountain-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:25:43 -0400</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-07-04-rocky-mountain-national-park/</guid><description>Glasses lost in a beautiful lake, phone fallen from the Rocky Mountain high.</description></item><item><title>Washington DC Again</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-30-washington-dc-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:36:48 -0400</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-30-washington-dc-again/</guid><description>It was great to visit DC again which is definitely one of my favourite cities in the US.</description></item><item><title>Salt Lake City</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-19-salt-lake-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:13:25 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-19-salt-lake-city/</guid><description>A pretty cool city.</description></item><item><title>Yellowstone National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-18-yellowstone-national-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 22:06:05 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-18-yellowstone-national-park/</guid><description>A distinctive national park with so many unique natural wonders offered.</description></item><item><title>Grand Teton National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-16-grand-teton-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:59:07 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-16-grand-teton-national-park/</guid><description>Probably the most underrating national park i&amp;rsquo;ve been to.</description></item><item><title>Hanging Rock &amp; Charlotte Carowinds</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-05-21-hanging-rock-state-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 23:01:39 -0400</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-05-21-hanging-rock-state-park/</guid><description>A short but wonderful weekend road trip to Hanging Rock State Park and Carowinds amusement park.</description></item><item><title>Hoover Dam &amp; Las Vegas</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-17-hoover-dam-las-vegas.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:12:04 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-17-hoover-dam-las-vegas.md/</guid><description>Hoover Dam很震撼，但是这辈子不会再来Las Vegas了。</description></item><item><title>Grand Canyon National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-16-grand-canyon-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:56:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-16-grand-canyon-national-park.md/</guid><description>大名鼎鼎的Grand Canyon，我终于来了。</description></item><item><title>Antelope Canyon &amp; Horseshoe Bend</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-15-antelope-canyon.md/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:13:05 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-15-antelope-canyon.md/</guid><description>今天没有National Park，却也是独一无二的美景。</description></item><item><title>Arches National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-14-arches-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:32:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-14-arches-national-park.md/</guid><description>离我们的驻地Moab小镇10分钟车程，便是以各种自然拱门而闻名的Arches National Park。</description></item><item><title>Canyonlands National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-13-canyonlands-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:36:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-13-canyonlands-national-park.md/</guid><description>开车的时候明显能感觉到，越北上，气温反而越高，路边的积雪已几乎没了踪影。</description></item><item><title>Capitol Reef National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-13-capitol-reef-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:36:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-13-capitol-reef-national-park.md/</guid><description>继续一路向北，前往Capitol Reef National Park&amp;hellip;</description></item><item><title>Bryce Canyon National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-12-bryce-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 22:08:53 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-12-bryce-national-park.md/</guid><description>Zion之后，我们马不停蹄地赶往下一个人间绝美之境。</description></item><item><title>Zion National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-11-zion-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 22:08:53 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-11-zion-national-park.md/</guid><description>转眼间已经20岁了。</description></item><item><title>Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Cancun!</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-01-08-from-toronto-to-cancun.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:32:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-01-08-from-toronto-to-cancun.md/</guid><description>Well yes I flew all the way from the far north to the far south&amp;hellip;</description></item><item><title>Toronto-Montreal-Ottawa Road Trip</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-12-27-toronto-montreal-ottawa.md/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:11:58 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-12-27-toronto-montreal-ottawa.md/</guid><description>So here I am in Canada.</description></item><item><title>Shenandoah National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-11-25-shenandoah-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:14:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-11-25-shenandoah-national-park.md/</guid><description>It was my first ever self-planed hiking roadtrip which turned out to be amazing ever since the very beginning.</description></item><item><title>March Madness?</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-04-09-march-madness.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 22:05:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-04-09-march-madness.md/</guid><description>It&amp;rsquo;s been a crazy March that has nothing to do with March Madness, but crazier than March Madness.</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day5</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-21-washington-dc-day5.md/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 20:39:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-21-washington-dc-day5.md/</guid><description>今天是最后一天了，没有什么安排，最后自由自在地再感受一下首都的氛围。</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day4</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-20-washington-dc-day4.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:39:43 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-20-washington-dc-day4.md/</guid><description>今天算是比较chill的一天，唯一的行程就是National Zoo。说来惭愧，作为一个中国人第一次看到大熊猫居然是在美国首都。</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day3</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-19-washington-dc-day3.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:56:02 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-19-washington-dc-day3.md/</guid><description>今天的行程比较松散，中午才从住处出发。主要徒步浏览了Georgetown还有Georgetown大学。当然，还有最爱的胡辣汤。</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day2</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-18-washington-dc-day2.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 23:55:53 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-18-washington-dc-day2.md/</guid><description>今天混迹于各个博物馆之间，算是把美国的历史全方位各角度体验了一番，颇有收获。</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day1</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-17-washington-dc-day1.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:33:40 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-17-washington-dc-day1.md/</guid><description>寒假了，大家又都各奔东西。美国的假期确实好多，让我不知如何是好。漫长的寒假还是决定出去走一走，尽管一个月前刚从纽约回来。</description></item><item><title>New York City - Day5</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-29-new-york-city-day5.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:28:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-29-new-york-city-day5.md/</guid><description>&lt;p>最最最后一天了，现在正坐在从纽约飞往durham的飞机上，刚刚飞过繁华的曼哈顿上空，我甚至能够清楚地看到布鲁克林大桥、自由女神像。&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>New York City - Day4</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-28-new-york-city-day4.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:18:49 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-28-new-york-city-day4.md/</guid><description>&lt;p>今天算是在纽约最后完整的一天了，明晚就要坐飞机离开了。今天也是感恩节假期的最后一天，这个我从两周前就开始期待的假期，无以言说的圆满。从序幕到进行时到临近尾声，我感恩遇到的一切新朋友，老朋友，遇见的新事物，旧事物。&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>New York City - Day3</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-27-new-york-city-day3.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 23:17:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-27-new-york-city-day3.md/</guid><description>出人意料，这是我第一次觉得旅游的时光过的好慢，每天都游历了无数，结识了无数，感悟了无数。今天是第三天，也是想对来说较平淡的一天，却也是有额外的小确幸。</description></item><item><title>New York City - Day2</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-26-new-york-city-day2.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:59:22 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-26-new-york-city-day2.md/</guid><description>真的太开心了，感觉不可能比今天更开心了。现在应该是喝醉了，想着喝醉了写一篇博客也很特别的，于是在凌晨两点决定也写博客。我也不知道自己会说什么胡话。</description></item><item><title>New York City - Day1</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-25-new-york-city-day1.md/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 22:05:04 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-25-new-york-city-day1.md/</guid><description>终于来到了心心念念的纽约，也算是一场说走就走的旅行了。尽管机票两周前早早地就订好了，但行李是在走的当天收拾的，也没有任何旅行计划，就想着一股脑先挤进这座世界城。</description></item><item><title>A short trip to Beijing</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2020-10-31-a-short-trip-to-beijing.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2020 22:28:26 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2020-10-31-a-short-trip-to-beijing.md/</guid><description>This month is really a busy month.</description></item><item><title>The true first day of 2019 VEX Worlds</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-the-true-first-day-of-2019-vex-worlds-1.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:52:15 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-the-true-first-day-of-2019-vex-worlds-1.md/</guid><description>Fantastic &amp;amp; Unsatisfactory flights The marvellous sun rising in the morning on the flight from Xi&amp;rsquo;an to Beijing</description></item><item><title>Chicago day trip</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-chicago-day-trip.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:52:01 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-chicago-day-trip.md/</guid><description>The server&amp;rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.</description></item><item><title>May be the FIRST DAY?</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-may-be-the-first-day.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:50:42 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-may-be-the-first-day.md/</guid><description>It’s 2:51 now.</description></item><item><title>The last day in Seattle</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-18-the-last-day-in-seattle-1.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:51:14 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-18-the-last-day-in-seattle-1.md/</guid><description>西雅图夜未眠 “Country road, take me home, to the place, I belong……”, 完强老师的吉他演唱一直回荡在我耳边。从未想过，这里，如此让我留恋。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day7</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-15-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day7.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:49:45 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-15-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day7.md/</guid><description>Microsoft 终于梦想成真了！早上大概十点多钟，我们来到微软总部，这里特别像一所大学，区域也是什么东校区、西校区。所有的建筑物都是低楼层的单体建筑，算是一片规模庞大的建筑群了。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day6</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-14-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day6.md/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:49:32 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-14-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day6.md/</guid><description>创意挑战赛 坐过山车的一天。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day5</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-13-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day5.md/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:49:23 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-13-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day5.md/</guid><description>创意挑战赛 今天是创意挑战赛正式拉开帷幕的第一天，经过昨天屹立于风暴中心的洗礼之后，我们组的想法也更加成熟了，今天开始已经多管齐下，稳步推进项目了。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day4</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-12-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day4.md/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:49:19 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-12-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day4.md/</guid><description>Introduction of Text Entry 人机交互 人与信息系统的信息交换过程</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day3</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-11-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day3.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:49:15 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-11-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day3.md/</guid><description>The Nature Conservancy Zuch Ferdana @CoastResilience Geospatial Information Officer(GIO)</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day2</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-10-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day2.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:49:11 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least favourite city so far.</description></item><item><title>Frankfurt &amp; Bamberg</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-12-frankfurt-bamberg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:57:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-12-frankfurt-bamberg/</guid><description>Europe&amp;rsquo;s de facto financial capital, brimming with historical charm.</description></item><item><title>Cologne</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-11-cologne/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:59:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-11-cologne/</guid><description>The moment I stepped out of Cologne Central Station, I was astonished by the sight that greeted me&amp;hellip;</description></item><item><title>Amsterdam</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-10-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:58:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-10-amsterdam/</guid><description>This charming city truly evokes a Venetian ambiance.</description></item><item><title>Antwerpen</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-09-antwerpen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:03:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-09-antwerpen/</guid><description>Had no idea about this city at first, I&amp;rsquo;ve now fallen in love with it.</description></item><item><title>Brussels</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-08-brussels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:32:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-08-brussels/</guid><description>The administrative centre of the European Union.</description></item><item><title>Paris</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-07-paris/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:49:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-08-07-paris/</guid><description>It&amp;rsquo;s finally time for my LE EPIC Europe road trip.</description></item><item><title>San Francisco</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-07-23-san-francisco/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:17:49 -0700</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-07-23-san-francisco/</guid><description>I thought I would never like this city again.</description></item><item><title>Rocky Mountain National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-07-04-rocky-mountain-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:25:43 -0400</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-07-04-rocky-mountain-national-park/</guid><description>Glasses lost in a beautiful lake, phone fallen from the Rocky Mountain high.</description></item><item><title>Washington DC Again</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-30-washington-dc-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:36:48 -0400</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-30-washington-dc-again/</guid><description>It was great to visit DC again which is definitely one of my favourite cities in the US.</description></item><item><title>Salt Lake City</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-19-salt-lake-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 23:13:25 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-19-salt-lake-city/</guid><description>A pretty cool city.</description></item><item><title>Yellowstone National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-18-yellowstone-national-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 22:06:05 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-18-yellowstone-national-park/</guid><description>A distinctive national park with so many unique natural wonders offered.</description></item><item><title>Grand Teton National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-16-grand-teton-national-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:59:07 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-06-16-grand-teton-national-park/</guid><description>Probably the most underrating national park i&amp;rsquo;ve been to.</description></item><item><title>Hanging Rock &amp; Charlotte Carowinds</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-05-21-hanging-rock-state-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 23:01:39 -0400</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-05-21-hanging-rock-state-park/</guid><description>A short but wonderful weekend road trip to Hanging Rock State Park and Carowinds amusement park.</description></item><item><title>Hoover Dam &amp; Las Vegas</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-17-hoover-dam-las-vegas.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:12:04 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-17-hoover-dam-las-vegas.md/</guid><description>Hoover Dam很震撼，但是这辈子不会再来Las Vegas了。</description></item><item><title>Grand Canyon National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-16-grand-canyon-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:56:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-16-grand-canyon-national-park.md/</guid><description>大名鼎鼎的Grand Canyon，我终于来了。</description></item><item><title>Antelope Canyon &amp; Horseshoe Bend</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-15-antelope-canyon.md/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:13:05 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-15-antelope-canyon.md/</guid><description>今天没有National Park，却也是独一无二的美景。</description></item><item><title>Arches National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-14-arches-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:32:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-14-arches-national-park.md/</guid><description>离我们的驻地Moab小镇10分钟车程，便是以各种自然拱门而闻名的Arches National Park。</description></item><item><title>Canyonlands National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-13-canyonlands-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 22:36:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-13-canyonlands-national-park.md/</guid><description>开车的时候明显能感觉到，越北上，气温反而越高，路边的积雪已几乎没了踪影。</description></item><item><title>Capitol Reef National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-13-capitol-reef-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:36:03 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-13-capitol-reef-national-park.md/</guid><description>继续一路向北，前往Capitol Reef National Park&amp;hellip;</description></item><item><title>Bryce Canyon National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-12-bryce-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2023 22:08:53 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-12-bryce-national-park.md/</guid><description>Zion之后，我们马不停蹄地赶往下一个人间绝美之境。</description></item><item><title>Zion National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-11-zion-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 22:08:53 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-03-11-zion-national-park.md/</guid><description>转眼间已经20岁了。</description></item><item><title>Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Cancun!</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-01-08-from-toronto-to-cancun.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:32:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2023-01-08-from-toronto-to-cancun.md/</guid><description>Well yes I flew all the way from the far north to the far south&amp;hellip;</description></item><item><title>Toronto-Montreal-Ottawa Road Trip</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-12-27-toronto-montreal-ottawa.md/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:11:58 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-12-27-toronto-montreal-ottawa.md/</guid><description>So here I am in Canada.</description></item><item><title>Shenandoah National Park</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-11-25-shenandoah-national-park.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:14:07 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-11-25-shenandoah-national-park.md/</guid><description>It was my first ever self-planed hiking roadtrip which turned out to be amazing ever since the very beginning.</description></item><item><title>March Madness?</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-04-09-march-madness.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 22:05:39 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2022-04-09-march-madness.md/</guid><description>It&amp;rsquo;s been a crazy March that has nothing to do with March Madness, but crazier than March Madness.</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day5</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-21-washington-dc-day5.md/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 20:39:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-21-washington-dc-day5.md/</guid><description>今天是最后一天了，没有什么安排，最后自由自在地再感受一下首都的氛围。</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day4</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-20-washington-dc-day4.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:39:43 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-20-washington-dc-day4.md/</guid><description>今天算是比较chill的一天，唯一的行程就是National Zoo。说来惭愧，作为一个中国人第一次看到大熊猫居然是在美国首都。</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day3</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-19-washington-dc-day3.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:56:02 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-19-washington-dc-day3.md/</guid><description>今天的行程比较松散，中午才从住处出发。主要徒步浏览了Georgetown还有Georgetown大学。当然，还有最爱的胡辣汤。</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day2</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-18-washington-dc-day2.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 23:55:53 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-18-washington-dc-day2.md/</guid><description>今天混迹于各个博物馆之间，算是把美国的历史全方位各角度体验了一番，颇有收获。</description></item><item><title>Washington DC - Day1</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-17-washington-dc-day1.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:33:40 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-12-17-washington-dc-day1.md/</guid><description>寒假了，大家又都各奔东西。美国的假期确实好多，让我不知如何是好。漫长的寒假还是决定出去走一走，尽管一个月前刚从纽约回来。</description></item><item><title>New York City - Day5</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-29-new-york-city-day5.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:28:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-29-new-york-city-day5.md/</guid><description>&lt;p>最最最后一天了，现在正坐在从纽约飞往durham的飞机上，刚刚飞过繁华的曼哈顿上空，我甚至能够清楚地看到布鲁克林大桥、自由女神像。&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>New York City - Day4</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-28-new-york-city-day4.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:18:49 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-28-new-york-city-day4.md/</guid><description>&lt;p>今天算是在纽约最后完整的一天了，明晚就要坐飞机离开了。今天也是感恩节假期的最后一天，这个我从两周前就开始期待的假期，无以言说的圆满。从序幕到进行时到临近尾声，我感恩遇到的一切新朋友，老朋友，遇见的新事物，旧事物。&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>New York City - Day3</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-27-new-york-city-day3.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 23:17:46 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-27-new-york-city-day3.md/</guid><description>出人意料，这是我第一次觉得旅游的时光过的好慢，每天都游历了无数，结识了无数，感悟了无数。今天是第三天，也是想对来说较平淡的一天，却也是有额外的小确幸。</description></item><item><title>New York City - Day2</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-26-new-york-city-day2.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:59:22 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-26-new-york-city-day2.md/</guid><description>真的太开心了，感觉不可能比今天更开心了。现在应该是喝醉了，想着喝醉了写一篇博客也很特别的，于是在凌晨两点决定也写博客。我也不知道自己会说什么胡话。</description></item><item><title>New York City - Day1</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-25-new-york-city-day1.md/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 22:05:04 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2021-11-25-new-york-city-day1.md/</guid><description>终于来到了心心念念的纽约，也算是一场说走就走的旅行了。尽管机票两周前早早地就订好了，但行李是在走的当天收拾的，也没有任何旅行计划，就想着一股脑先挤进这座世界城。</description></item><item><title>A short trip to Beijing</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2020-10-31-a-short-trip-to-beijing.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2020 22:28:26 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2020-10-31-a-short-trip-to-beijing.md/</guid><description>This month is really a busy month.</description></item><item><title>The true first day of 2019 VEX Worlds</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-the-true-first-day-of-2019-vex-worlds-1.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:52:15 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-the-true-first-day-of-2019-vex-worlds-1.md/</guid><description>Fantastic &amp;amp; Unsatisfactory flights The marvellous sun rising in the morning on the flight from Xi&amp;rsquo;an to Beijing</description></item><item><title>Chicago day trip</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-chicago-day-trip.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:52:01 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-chicago-day-trip.md/</guid><description>The server&amp;rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.</description></item><item><title>May be the FIRST DAY?</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-may-be-the-first-day.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:50:42 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-04-22-may-be-the-first-day.md/</guid><description>It’s 2:51 now.</description></item><item><title>The last day in Seattle</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-18-the-last-day-in-seattle-1.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:51:14 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-18-the-last-day-in-seattle-1.md/</guid><description>西雅图夜未眠 “Country road, take me home, to the place, I belong……”, 完强老师的吉他演唱一直回荡在我耳边。从未想过，这里，如此让我留恋。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day7</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-15-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day7.md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:49:45 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-15-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day7.md/</guid><description>Microsoft 终于梦想成真了！早上大概十点多钟，我们来到微软总部，这里特别像一所大学，区域也是什么东校区、西校区。所有的建筑物都是低楼层的单体建筑，算是一片规模庞大的建筑群了。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day6</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-14-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day6.md/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:49:32 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-14-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day6.md/</guid><description>创意挑战赛 坐过山车的一天。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day5</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-13-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day5.md/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:49:23 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-13-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day5.md/</guid><description>创意挑战赛 今天是创意挑战赛正式拉开帷幕的第一天，经过昨天屹立于风暴中心的洗礼之后，我们组的想法也更加成熟了，今天开始已经多管齐下，稳步推进项目了。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day4</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-12-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day4.md/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:49:19 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-12-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day4.md/</guid><description>Introduction of Text Entry 人机交互 人与信息系统的信息交换过程</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day3</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-11-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day3.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:49:15 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-11-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day3.md/</guid><description>The Nature Conservancy Zuch Ferdana @CoastResilience Geospatial Information Officer(GIO)</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day2</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-10-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day2.md/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:49:11 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-10-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day2.md/</guid><description>早餐 餐厅的早餐十分简单，只有香肠、粥、鸡蛋还有饮品。但味道还是不错的。</description></item><item><title>西雅图 Day1</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-09-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day1.md/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2019 00:49:01 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-02-09-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day1.md/</guid><description>The server&amp;rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.</description></item><item><title>济南Day1 随记</title><link>https://blog.haojin.li/posts/2019-01-28-%E6%B5%8E%E5%8D%97day1-%E9%9A%8F%E8%AE%B0.md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:46:53 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The host family was incredibly welcoming, and despite a language barrier, communication was surprisingly smooth.\nThe town walk was a delightful experience. Some might dismiss it as just another typical town with a central church, but to me, each town has its own unique charm. This one, though small and quiet, was brimming with hospitality. The people were exceptionally friendly, and our late-night dinner was accompanied by a host of locals. The entire street was lined with restaurants, creating a vibrant atmosphere bustling with people.\nDriving at night in this hidden gem of a town was a memorable experience. The perfect breeze, dim street lights, and ambient music created an enchanting atmosphere. I would love to revisit this little hidden treasure again\u0026hellip;\n","date":"August 17, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-17-maribor/","section":"Posts","summary":"I fell in love with this place after just two hours.","title":"Maribor"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/posts/","section":"Posts","summary":"","title":"Posts"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/travel/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"travel"},{"content":"Actually, it\u0026rsquo;s Buda and Pest.\nMy only knowledge of the city came from the famous movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, which, ironically, I have never seen. Nonetheless, it left a mysterious impression on me until I had the chance to visit myself.\nAfter departing from Vienna and making a brief stop in Bratislava, we arrived in Budapest at 2pm for a guided tour of the Buda area. This is the old town center, home to the Buda Castle. In contrast to Pest, the financial district, Buda is the historical zone.\nMatthias Church At our guided tour meeting point, this church truly captivates everyone present. It\u0026rsquo;s as pristine and modern as those I\u0026rsquo;ve encountered in Vienna, but with a distinctive Hungarian design. On the roof, there are also unique tile designs, which are actually extremely durable, colorful porcelains - an invention and mastery of the Hungarians. This is in remembrance of their King Matthias, who made significant contributions to the Hungarian state.\nCastle Walk We then explored the Castle area, which included Fisherman\u0026rsquo;s Bastion, the office of the Hungarian Prime Minister, and the residence of the Hungarian President. Interestingly, all government buildings are either located here or are under construction in this popular tourist spot. There is a significant amount of modern construction taking place, designed to resemble castles, which will be used for the Ministry of Defense and various other government agencies. Our guide informed us that Hungary is making efforts to recreate the grandeur of its past culture and history through these constructions. I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment and believe it is a step in the right direction.\nWe eventually arrived at the National Gallery, which was commissioned by the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. It was fascinating to see how my limited knowledge of both countries could intertwine. The gallery featured a stunning overlook offering views of Pest, where the magnificent Congress building is also situated.\nBuda -\u0026gt; Pest We then embarked on a strenuous 1.5h walk from Buda to Pest, crossing from the west to the east side of the Danube River. Along the way, we enjoyed the best view of the Congress from the Buda side.\nNight Cruise The night cruise took an unexpected turn when it began to pour rain an hour before departure. The city was alive with the sounds of thunder and pattering rain, and we found ourselves seeking shelter in front of a shop to avoid getting soaked. Fortunately, we managed to board the cruise in the end, even though it was densely crowded with people.\nConsidering it was only 20 euros for unlimited Prosecco and the night cruise, I really couldn\u0026rsquo;t complain. After all, you get what you pay for.\nStanding atop the cruise ship, feeling the wind breeze by and taking in the night view from the Danube River, was indeed very pleasant.\nSt. Stephen\u0026rsquo;s Basilica The next day, we visited the renowned basilica named after the founding king of Hungary. The locals hold him in high esteem and with St. Stephen\u0026rsquo;s Day approaching, we could already see an abundance of food, concert equipment, and party decorations being set up around the city.\nWe also ascended to the Panorama at the top, which offered an incredible view of the entire city. It was quite an amazing sight.\nCentral Market Hall I proceeded to the Central Market Hall, a bustling hub where locals vend their goods, akin to a farmer\u0026rsquo;s market. Much to my surprise, the market\u0026rsquo;s offerings were indeed very local. Hungarian specialties such as chillis, peppers, sausages, and an abundance of raw meat were on display. It bore a striking resemblance to a local Chinese food market. Additionally, the market was hosted in a massive hall, which was quite impressive.\nThis is indeed a fantastic city filled with wonderful people. Apart from an unfortunate incident with a taxi driver overcharging us and a crowded cruise, everything else was exceptional. The Buda area was impressive and with all the construction work completed, I believe it\u0026rsquo;s on its way to becoming a major tourist destination.\n","date":"August 17, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-17-budapest/","section":"Posts","summary":"Actually, it\u0026rsquo;s Buda and Pest.","title":"Budapest"},{"content":"Spending an hour in Slovakia\u0026rsquo;s capital will captivate your heart.\nIndeed, we spent less than two hours in this entire country, and it was an impromptu plan. I realized just last night that this capital of Slovakia is surprisingly situated on the border with Austria and Hungary. This is likely the capital closest to another country in the world. Nevertheless, it\u0026rsquo;s a rather modern city that also boasts a rich historical heritage.\nBlue Church This is the most beautiful church I\u0026rsquo;ve ever seen in my life. Although it\u0026rsquo;s not large by any means, its unique light blue color draws me into a fairytale world when I stand beside it, creating a surreal feeling. It is simply breathtakingly beautiful.\nOld Town Area We took a brief stroll around the old town district of the city. Although it was quite compact, it exuded a lot of coziness. I noticed numerous senior tour groups navigating the narrow alleys, which was quite a sight to behold. I could easily envision myself enjoying life here in my golden years.\nThis is likely one of my favourite photos from the trip. It features an elderly man painting the city cathedral, stationed on a median in the middle of the street. Regardless of the bustling traffic around him, he remains solely focused on his painting and the cityscape.\nBratislava Castle Regrettably, we didn\u0026rsquo;t have sufficient time to visit the castle and explore its interiors, which I believe is the world\u0026rsquo;s largest. However, even a fleeting view from the bridge was quite satisfying. The castle, with its sanctified and pristine appearance, perfectly encapsulates the vibe of the city.\nI would love to visit here seriously in the future. Afterall, I find myself increasingly drawn to small cities and towns, over big metropolises now.\n","date":"August 16, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-16-bratislava/","section":"Posts","summary":"Spending an hour in Slovakia\u0026rsquo;s capital will captivate your heart.","title":"Bratislava"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/travel/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Travel"},{"content":"Well deserves the title of the world\u0026rsquo;s most livable city.\nSchönbrunn Palace The palace is a stunning masterpiece, boasting some of the finest gardens I\u0026rsquo;ve encountered throughout Europe. We opted for the guided tour, which was incredibly enlightening. The palace isn\u0026rsquo;t just architecturally impressive; it\u0026rsquo;s also steeped in rich history, primarily centered around its owner, Maria Theresa.\nMaria Theresa, the sole female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of Habsburg, was a legendary figure. Mother to 16 children, she fiercely protected her inheritance of imperial power and implemented several beneficial reforms in Austria. It\u0026rsquo;s evident that Austrians hold a deep respect and pride for this Empress, who introduced the nation\u0026rsquo;s first free public education system and initiated numerous economic reforms.\nWhat I found fascinating was how interconnected European history is. Maria Theresa also featured prominently in Hungarian history, a fact we discovered during our visit to the castle and palace there.\nAnother notable figure associated with this renowned palace is Princess Sissi. Though we didn\u0026rsquo;t learn much about her, it\u0026rsquo;s known that she was celebrated for her beauty and quickly became a cultural symbol of Austria. Interestingly, she forbade anyone from photographing her after her 40s, wishing to preserve her youthful image for the public.\nThe palace grounds are expansive, featuring a French Garden and an English Garden. So extensive are these gardens that they even house a zoo. I found it intriguing that the palace and gardens were designed to emulate the Versailles Palace in Paris. Personally, I think they\u0026rsquo;ve surpassed it in aesthetic appeal.\nVienna City Hall We then drove to Vienna City Hall, located in the city center. One aspect that surprised me the most was how all the Gothic Architecture buildings here appeared much cleaner and newer than the ones we had seen elsewhere, such as in France and Germany. Perhaps this is due to recent renovations and rebuilds, but they simply looked much more appealing under the direct, hot sunshine, which we found almost unbearable lol.\nWe were fortunate today because it was the Feast of the Assumption, and all city parking was free. It felt wonderful to be able to park directly by the attractions we were planning to visit. Furthermore, the vibe in the city was incredible. There was a massive film festival taking place right in front of the city hall where people were drinking, eating, and simply having a great time. I absolutely adored the atmosphere here.\nVotivkirche Not far from the city hall, there is another cathedral, which, as I previously mentioned, is significantly whiter and cleaner. Under the beautiful blue sky, it exudes an aura of sanctity. Unfortunately, due to ongoing construction, we were unable to explore its interior. However, the exterior alone was impressively captivating.\nSt. Stephen\u0026rsquo;s Cathedral Indeed, it was another cathedral, equally beautiful but on a much larger scale than the previous one. We explored the exterior, which in my opinion, tends to be similar in every cathedral. However, we had the opportunity to take an elevator to the top tower. The panoramic views of the entire city of Vienna from the top were truly breathtaking.\nThe wind in the city was consistently strong, particularly at the highest points. It was an unusual sensation to be under the intense heat of the sun, feeling as though I was on the verge of melting, while simultaneously experiencing the chilled comfort of the wind\u0026rsquo;s breeze.\nAnother striking feature was the unique tiles adorning the cathedral\u0026rsquo;s roof. Austria is renowned for this particular type of colored tiles, which added immense beauty to the cathedral\u0026rsquo;s apex.\nSpanish Horse Riding School We didn\u0026rsquo;t visit the school, but we noticed its signs prominently displayed throughout the center of Vienna, identifiable by the horses stationed at the curbside, awaiting tourists for rides. This presence contributes to a distinctive aroma in the area, akin to that of a stable, which may be slightly off-putting. However, it offers a rather exotic contrast to the modern city backdrop. The horses themselves were quite beautiful as well.\nAustrian National Library I have never encountered a library quite like this one. The moment I stepped inside, I felt as though I had been transported to the Middle Ages. The shelves were lined with authentic books from centuries ago, their age evident in their delicate pages. The massive dome overhead, adorned with exquisite paintings, added to the surreal atmosphere. The entire experience was not merely like being in a movie, but rather a bewildering journey through time.\nThe Hofburg Everything here strongly evokes feelings of Paris and the Louvre. The expansive green lawn and magnificent buildings surrounding the plaza are simply breathtaking. I couldn\u0026rsquo;t resist lying on the grass, quietly appreciating everything around me - the buildings, the sky, and the people.\nMusikverein Vienna I had the opportunity to visit the world-renowned Golden Hall in Vienna, an experience I couldn\u0026rsquo;t believe was possible given my limited knowledge of music. However, the experience felt somewhat deceptive. The famous orchestra was not performing during the summer, so we ended up booking a different event. The concert was satisfactory, but I didn\u0026rsquo;t find their performance particularly impressive, nor did I think the dinner and seating, which cost us 150 euros, were worth the price. It felt more like a tourist experience. I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t recommend it if you\u0026rsquo;re a true music enthusiast. That said, the building itself is magnificent. There\u0026rsquo;s no denying that it\u0026rsquo;s a venue where countless remarkable pieces have been performed.\nWe met a man from Denmark who is a road trip enthusiast. He drove from Denmark to Vienna by himself, a feat I admired and hope to emulate one day. It was a pleasure conversing with him. His love for visiting cathedrals in every city he visits resonates with my passion for hiking and my aim to hike as much as I can. Engaging with strangers during my travels always makes for a memorable experience.\nViennese Giant Ferris Wheel After the concert, we decided to take a ride on the Ferris wheel. The view from the top was breathtaking, offering a magnificent view of the city at night, accompanied by a refreshing, cool breeze.\nWe also have had an exceptional time last night at our hotel, observing the nightfall. The place was bustling with numerous couples, enjoying their time, while I was somewhat solitary. Undoubtedly, this hotel offers the best views of the night sky over the mountains.\nUndoubtedly, this is a great city to not only travel to but also to live in. Although I\u0026rsquo;m not a fan of the music, I adore the people, the culture, and the vibe here. I hope to visit again one day, maybe accompanied by someone on that hilltop as well.\n","date":"August 15, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-15-vienna/","section":"Posts","summary":"Well deserves the title of the world\u0026rsquo;s most livable city.","title":"Vienna"},{"content":"Frankly, this is my least favourite city so far.\nDriving to Prague Our journey began with a drive from Bamberg to Nuremberg last night. After a brief overnight stay, we continued our journey towards Prague. The drive was somewhat lengthy, taking around three hours. Fortunately, I was able to enjoy the final stretch of unlimited speed limit. The moment we crossed into the Czech Republic, the speed limit dropped, and I jokingly felt as though a part of me had died.\nCrowded Prague Castle Our first stop in Prague was the Prague Castle, which includes the Old Grand Palace and a cathedral surrounding it. However, the city was bustling with people, which oddly made me feel at home. The queue to enter the castle was so long it wrapped around the entire castle. Consequently, we decided not to wait, a decision we maintained throughout the trip.\nCharles Bridge Next, we strolled towards the historic area of Prague, traversing the renowned Charles Bridge. After witnessing numerous bridges across various rivers, this one didn\u0026rsquo;t quite stand out. Nonetheless, it was bustling with people. Its redeeming quality was the decent view it provided of the ancient Prague castle area.\nThe Museum of Communism This museum is incredibly intriguing, likely my favorite spot in Prague, surpassing all the historical structures and castles. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics and issues from the communist era of Czechoslovakia. There was an abundance of information to absorb, but I managed to peruse most of it, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the communist regime here. Much of it reminded me of my home country, and I found myself relating to this history from decades ago far more than I anticipated.\nI also kept thinking of a friend of mine who was very interested in communism and took a class on the subject with me. Fortunately, I have a gift for him and I hope he likes it.\nDancing House This is the house I remembered, as it appeared in my elementary school art textbook. It was somewhat surreal to actually see this building in front of me, much like many other places we\u0026rsquo;ve visited here in Europe. These places used to only exist in my memories and dreams and now I am here.\nNárodní muzeum This museum is not only intriguing but also boasts a grand exterior and interior design, featuring two completely distinct themes: natural history and the country\u0026rsquo;s history. These themes are explored in each half of the floor, each offering thoughtful presentations complete with actual sculptures and multimedia. One key insight from the history section is the evident struggle this country, and Europe in general, has faced due to numerous wars. It is clear that they are striving to maintain their independence and peace.\nAdditionally, the third floor provides a panoramic view of the city, which is quite impressive.\nOverall, I didn\u0026rsquo;t quite warm up to this seemingly historical and charming city, primarily due to the overwhelming crowds which significantly impacted the vibe I had envisioned for Prague. Furthermore, the prices, particularly in the tourist areas, were considerably higher even compared to places like Paris and the Netherlands, where I\u0026rsquo;ve previously visited. This gave me the impression of being overcharged as a tourist in this city. I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t particularly recommend visiting during peak tourist season. It\u0026rsquo;s uncertain whether the experience would be different in less crowded times.\n","date":"August 14, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-14-prague/","section":"Posts","summary":"Frankly, this is my least favourite city so far.","title":"Prague"},{"content":"Europe\u0026rsquo;s de facto financial capital, brimming with historical charm.\nWalking through the train station The walk from our hotel, conveniently located next to the train station, to our initial destination, Goethe House, was rather unsettling. The streets were lined with numerous strip clubs and casinos. Additionally, there was an abundance of inebriated individuals and people under the influence, which contributed to the unpleasant odor in the air. Walking through this area felt rather risky. However, to our surprise, once we crossed a street, the scene transformed dramatically. Skyscrapers suddenly loomed above us and the streets became clean and wide. It was as if there was an unseen boundary distinctly separating the hazardous area from the financial district.\nGoethe House This is the birthplace and childhood home of the renowned poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. My familiarity with him was limited; I knew he was a prominent poet and thinker, renowned for his insightful quotes. However, this lack of extensive knowledge didn\u0026rsquo;t hinder my appreciation for the environment that nurtured such a great man. The house, rebuilt after WWII, offered an enlightening audio guide. It highlighted the exact room where Goethe was possibly born and provided detailed information about his family, including his father and sister. It was clear that this was a family with a rich educational history that significantly contributed to Germany\u0026rsquo;s past.\nSubsequently, I visited a gallery dedicated to Romanticism and Goethe, which was quite fascinating. I learned that the Frankenstein and Cologne Cathedral were products of the Romanticism movement in Germany, which was interesting to discover.\nRömerberg This is the city center square, renowned for the famous Frankfurt Cathedral and the old city hall that surround it. It doubles as a vibrant shopping street, bustling with numerous restaurants and souvenir shops. Buildings, each painted in a different color, are arranged harmoniously, presenting a serene and picturesque view.\nFrankfurt Cathedral Here we find yet another cathedral. I\u0026rsquo;ve come to realize that nearly every city we\u0026rsquo;ve visited boasts a cathedral of significant scale. While this one doesn\u0026rsquo;t compare to the grandeur of the Cologne Cathedral, it holds its own fame. Every king during the Holy Roman Empire era was crowned within its hallowed halls.\nStruwwelpeter Museum This hidden gem in the city center was an unexpected discovery. We initially sought refuge there from a sudden downpour, but upon realizing it was a museum dedicated to a German fairy tale author who also became a successful psychiatrist with a humanistic approach to treatment, I decided to explore further. I was particularly moved by the museum\u0026rsquo;s employment of people with disabilities, fulfilling the founder\u0026rsquo;s wish and reminding me of my own brother.\nUpon entering, I was drawn in by the founder\u0026rsquo;s kindness towards individuals with disabilities. However, I soon discovered that the museum was an excellent tribute to one of Germany\u0026rsquo;s most prominent fairy tale writers, Heinrich Hoffmann, author of the famous \u0026lsquo;Struwwelpeter\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;Nutcracker\u0026rsquo;. Although I wasn\u0026rsquo;t familiar with these stories, I was captivated by the Chinese audio guide. It was thorough and entertaining, providing a great companion to the German presentation boards in the museum.\nI feel fortunate to have had the chance to learn about this remarkable man. His fame as a national fairy tale writer is impressive, but his integrity and genuine kindness towards people with mental illness is what truly touched me. He considered his greatest achievement and proudest moment to be the establishment of a hospital that provided humane care, rather than his renowned fairy tale book. I admire his life\u0026rsquo;s work and his ethical principles.\nI hope that one day I will have the opportunity to read his book. I trust I\u0026rsquo;m not too old for that.\nIron Footbridge This bridge also serves as a love lock bridge, albeit with significantly fewer locks. In addition to that, it provides an outstanding view of the River Main and Frankfurt\u0026rsquo;s modern skyline. Interestingly, I noticed a number lock on the wall. I presume the person who placed it there can unlock it with the correct password whenever they wish right lol?\nStädel Museum We didn\u0026rsquo;t visit the museum, largely because I feel somewhat weary of pure art museums due to my limited background knowledge and interest in this area. However, we found the free-access garden, Sun Rise East, intriguing due to its fascinating sculpture collection.\nMain Tower The observatory in this skyscraper left much to be desired, as the views from the top were entirely obstructed by a newly erected skyscraper. As a result, we were unable to catch a glimpse of any historical parts of Frankfurt, such as the cathedral and the city center square. Additionally, we had to deal with a long line. However, the sight of the Euro Tower on our way there was a pleasant surprise.\nBamberg Driving there I chose to visit this quaint town because it is where a childhood friend, whom I haven\u0026rsquo;t seen in at least five years, is currently studying at the local university. It felt magical that we could all reunite here, thousands of miles away from our hometown. The journey was thrilling, with significantly fewer cars on the road, allowing me to reach speeds of over 200 km per hour - the fastest I\u0026rsquo;ve ever driven. The experience just made me so happy, but of course, safety remained a priority.\nSchweinshaxe dinner I was overjoyed to see my old friend again. All our childhood memories flooded back, and it felt as though he hadn\u0026rsquo;t changed a bit. Despite the years apart, I felt a familiar connection with him. I was eager to learn about his studies and his thoughts on history, his major, as well as his impressions of the country. It was wonderful to find out that he\u0026rsquo;s enjoying his time here, and our chance meeting was a delightful surprise. Naturally, I ordered Schweinshaxe again - it\u0026rsquo;s always irresistibly good.\nWalking in the town The town was brimming with life. We observed people casually holding beers as they stood on the bustling streets. Despite the crowd, the cultural richness was intriguing, giving me the feeling of experiencing Germany firsthand. A free live concert was underway, contributing to the high-spirited ambiance. We explored the town, from the central cathedral to the riverside, where we were treated to stunning sunset views and their reflections in the river. We sat by the lake, the view leaving us speechless.\nFrankfurt is an incredible city. I was able to appreciate its gentle charm, underpinned by a rich historical foundation that has propelled it to its current status as a financial hub. Moreover, the joy of reuniting with an old friend is simply indescribable. I would absolutely love to revisit this city and undoubtedly meet this dear friend again in Germany.\n","date":"August 12, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-12-frankfurt-bamberg/","section":"Posts","summary":"Europe\u0026rsquo;s de facto financial capital, brimming with historical charm.","title":"Frankfurt \u0026 Bamberg"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/friend/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"friend"},{"content":"The moment I stepped out of Cologne Central Station, I was astonished by the sight that greeted me\u0026hellip;\nCologne Cathedral It was the famous Cologne Cathedral. This cathedral had always been renowned, at least to me, through various sources while growing up, but I never really knew what it looked like until today. Its grandeur dominated the city\u0026rsquo;s skyline, standing there like a guardian of the city.\nThe color of the cathedral, however, wasn\u0026rsquo;t as impressive due to centuries of weathering and human destruction, including the toll taken by World War II. I even saw a photo of a destroyed tank in front of the cathedral\u0026rsquo;s plaza from that era. It was hard to believe that this monumental structure was done by human hands in the 1800s.\nI strolled around the plaza before entering the cathedral, which surprisingly had no entry fee - a rarity among the many cathedrals I\u0026rsquo;ve visited, particularly one as magnificent as this. The interior boasted a classic layout, reminiscent of the one in Brussels, but on a much grander scale. The collection of stained glass windows was especially noteworthy, with countless examples of this art form. The one that left the most significant impression on me was a simple mosaic window, constructed to replace the original that was destroyed in WWII. During the afternoon, the transillumination of colours inside the cathedral was a sight to behold.\nClimb to the top tower Furthermore, we ascended to one of the highest towers of the cathedral in the afternoon, after climbing a staggering 533 steps. The view from the top was both breathtaking and surreal, as it was hard to believe that this was a production of the 19th century. It was difficult to comprehend how it was constructed, and what kind of profound faith the builders must have had to create such a masterpiece. For the first time since the start of our European trip, I broke a sweat, not only from the climb but also from the awe-inspiring sight from the top. The entire city lay beneath my feet. As I touched the stone of the cathedral at the peak, I was overwhelmed by its magnificence, and the thought that someone 200 years ago had also touched this very stone.\nGerman pork knuckle and beer! This is the only food I\u0026rsquo;ve yearned for even before this trip. It may be the only time I record food in my blog because I don\u0026rsquo;t usually consider food a crucial part of my trips, unless it holds significance beyond simply tasting good. However, Schweinshaxe holds a special place in my heart because I\u0026rsquo;ve loved it even before ever trying it, dreaming of pairing it with beer - a dream that came true today. I was too excited to try the food and forgot to take a picture before eating haha.\nWe visited a popular restaurant located near the cathedral, and our beer and food arrived quickly. The beer was one of the mildest I\u0026rsquo;ve ever had, but its mellow and rich taste left me wanting more. The Schweinshaxe was amazing, boasting a crispy skin and tender meat inside. It was so delicious that I was left speechless while eating. I might continue to choose this for my meals as long as I\u0026rsquo;m in Germany, but only once a day, as it is quite heavy.\nLove lock bridge There are numerous bridges in Europe adorned with countless locks, symbolizing eternal love. While I\u0026rsquo;m not particularly fond of this concept, I was quite shocked by the sheer number of locks on a bridge that connects the city to its suburb across the Rhine River.\nDriving in Germany I absolutely adore the unrestricted speed driving here in Germany. My excitement was palpable when I first spotted the sign indicating no speed limit, right after crossing the border from the Netherlands to Germany. Under safe conditions, I pushed the car to nearly 200 km/h, which sent adrenaline coursing through my veins. I experienced a sudden surge of joy, akin to what I imagine a Formula 1 driver feels. It felt as if I was soaring through the air.\nHowever, I was surprised by the amount of traffic, even at 10 pm. After reaching 200 km/h, anything less felt like crawling along the lane. Nonetheless, it remains one of the most thrilling experiences I\u0026rsquo;ve had in Europe, well worth the hassle of renting a car. Cruising under the sunset, in a fast car, with \u0026lsquo;Take Me Home, Country Road\u0026rsquo; playing, is all I could ask for.\nI love Germany, even if it\u0026rsquo;s just my first day here. Cologne may be a small city, but it\u0026rsquo;s quite crowded, especially around the central train station and the cathedral. Nonetheless, I\u0026rsquo;m certain I\u0026rsquo;ve witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime cathedral and climbed an impressive height of over 150 meters in a cathedral. Highly recommended. Danke!\n","date":"August 11, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-11-cologne/","section":"Posts","summary":"The moment I stepped out of Cologne Central Station, I was astonished by the sight that greeted me\u0026hellip;","title":"Cologne"},{"content":"This charming city truly evokes a Venetian ambiance.\nZaanse Schans This neighborhood is characterized by its traditional Dutch windmills and distinctive green houses lining the river. Despite the weather not being particularly sunny, it perfectly encapsulates my impression of the Netherlands - lush green grass, quaint small houses, and operational windmills. Stepping into the town felt like entering a real-life fairy tale. It\u0026rsquo;s also known for producing traditional Dutch cheese made from sheep\u0026rsquo;s milk. We even saw a few playful lambs frolicking in the grass, which was an incredibly charming sight.\nWe spent a few extra euros to enter the windmill and observe the mechanics of the fan inside. The windmill, used for grinding various types of rocks, boasts an interesting structure that funnels wind into a small mill machinery, all constructed from wood. I was fortunate enough to converse with the founder of one of the original windmills, which has been in operation for decades. He exuded a distinct Dutch aura - I can\u0026rsquo;t pinpoint why, but he did - and he was generous enough to explain the workings of the windmill and the features of the top floor. It was truly enlightening to gain firsthand knowledge of this world-renowned windmill.\nRoyal Palace Amsterdam This is, without a doubt, the most informative palace I\u0026rsquo;ve ever visited. Each visitor is given a smart audio guide, which contains audio for every room and minor attraction. I discovered that the palace was originally constructed as the city hall and was once hailed as the eighth wonder of the world. Considering it was built in the 17th century with the philosophy of representing the entire universe within its walls, I can definitely agree with that sentiment.\nThe palace is adorned with countless reliefs, paintings, and pieces of furniture, each with their own story. One of the most intriguing was the courtroom, which features a painting of Moses with the 10 Commandments. This symbolizes the laws of Amsterdam and the integrity its citizens should uphold. The palace is filled with such metaphorical stories, serving as reminders for those working there of the ethics and rules they should adhere to.\nWhile the palace isn\u0026rsquo;t massive, consisting of only a single building, it is the largest non-religious historical structure in all of Europe. My visit was made particularly enjoyable thanks to the informative audio guide, which provided me with a comprehensive overview of the city\u0026rsquo;s and country\u0026rsquo;s history.\nVan Gogh Museum While he is arguably one of the most renowned artists globally, I only recently discovered that he was Dutch. I visited his museum with high expectations, but my limited understanding of him and art in general somewhat marred my experience. I was primarily there to see a few famous pieces, which I later learned are housed in New York. However, I had the opportunity to view Van Gogh\u0026rsquo;s Sunflower and Self-Portrait collections, which were quite impressive. Beyond his artwork, I was most moved by his profound and unique relationship with his brother, Theo, and his family, who continued to support him even posthumously.\nRijksmuseum This is the National Museum of the Netherlands, also known as the Rijksmuseum, which houses a vast array of art collections. Unfortunately, after visiting two museums today, I was exhausted from all the walking and absorbing of information. I merely wandered through the museum, catching a glimpse of almost all the significant works such as \u0026lsquo;The Night Watch\u0026rsquo; by Rembrandt, which had been under repair for years. I particularly enjoyed a few collection paintings about biblical stories, such as the one depicting Pharaoh\u0026rsquo;s decision to kill all children under 2 years old in an attempt to thwart the birth of the new Jewish King. It was interesting to see something that I could relate to and had some background knowledge on. Additionally, the portrayal and the art piece itself were amazing and visually impressive.\nBoat Tour We also enjoyed a boat tour around the intricate network of canals in the city. This is what I was referring to previously when I mentioned that Amsterdam reminds me of Venice due to its numerous canals. Unlike Venice, which lacks roads to an extreme degree, Amsterdam has roads, but the canals are far more convenient and plentiful. Our boat guide was quite humorous, and I learned many interesting facts about Amsterdam. For instance, the buildings in the city are very narrow because property taxes are based on width, so residents build their homes tall and narrow to minimize taxation. Furthermore, houses often lean forward because they were historically used to store spices that Amsterdam imported from the VOC from India, which were later shipped worldwide. The forward tilt of the houses made it easier to hoist cargo to the upper levels with a rope, due to the narrowness of each floor.\nThis is yet another incredible city in Europe. I\u0026rsquo;ve lost count of how many times I\u0026rsquo;ve said this, but every city in Europe that I\u0026rsquo;ve visited so far exudes its own unique and wonderful aura. I would certainly visit Amsterdam and Netherlands again if possible.\n","date":"August 10, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-10-amsterdam/","section":"Posts","summary":"This charming city truly evokes a Venetian ambiance.","title":"Amsterdam"},{"content":"Had no idea about this city at first, I\u0026rsquo;ve now fallen in love with it.\nWe parked our car at the hotel and opted to use the tram public transportation to explore downtown Antwerpen, a city previously unknown to me. Serendipitously, I included this city in our itinerary simply because it\u0026rsquo;s situated between Brussels and Amsterdam. This has turned out to be one of the best decisions I\u0026rsquo;ve made. The city exudes a charming, peaceful, and amazing aura.\nThe tram ride was enjoyable and extremely convenient, with routes spanning across the city. We frequently spotted trams during our city wanderings. Intriguingly, the tram even navigates through the city\u0026rsquo;s narrowest streets, often brushing closely against the old buildings lining the sides.\nAntwerpen-Centraal We arrived at this train station, touted as the most beautiful in the world. Indeed, it was magnificent, with a large dome-like ceiling and a cathedral-like grand entrance. We even managed to reach the platform on the second floor, which felt like floating in the air, without any security checks or tickets. This allowed us to fully appreciate the stunning architectural design.\nMeir We then strolled to Meir, a central shopping street in the city, which boasts an array of famous brands. These ranged from luxury and sports labels to fast food chains. As we arrived there quite early, before 10 am, the street was relatively quiet but tranquil. With the comfortable sunshine warming us, I could sense the city\u0026rsquo;s heartbeat, which instilled a sense of calm within me.\nChocolate Nation There is so much to say about this place. It is the largest Belgian chocolate museum in the world and offers a unique, interactive experience on how the special Belgian chocolate is made, right from its origin. We had the opportunity to see the actual machinery and taste the real chocolate in the museum. While the museum doesn\u0026rsquo;t contain an abundance of information, it presents what it has in such a thoughtful and creative way that it truly motivates visitors like us to learn about and fall in love with Belgian chocolate.\nThe last part of the visit was a tasting session where we got to try every type of Belgian chocolate, from the least to the most dark. It was so fascinating that I felt like I had experienced all the tastes of the world. I decided to buy the Ruby Chocolate, which was claimed to be the finest Belgian chocolate ever invented. However, the solid bar I bought from the gift shop didn\u0026rsquo;t quite live up to my expectations. This just goes to show how effective their advertising is. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this museum. It is a must-see in Antwerp.\nCathedral of Our Lady This cathedral is a notable landmark in the city. Its towering height dominates the skyline, making it visible from virtually any location within the city. Although the 10 euro ticket price deterred us from exploring its interior, we had the opportunity to admire its grandeur and beauty from the outside.\nMuseum aan de Stroom We visited another exceptional museum today that is a must-see. It was genuinely amazing, as it is a city-owned museum. The architecture of the museum itself was impressive, with red rock symbolizing the land and glass representing the city\u0026rsquo;s life-sustaining canals and waterways. This ten-story building is like a spiral as you ascend via the elevators. Each floor hosts an exhibition related to the city, ranging from concepts of home, the history of the cargo industry in the city, to a creative storage showcase of all the artifacts not currently on display. The museum excels in presenting information to the public in an engaging and accessible manner, complete with interactive features and compelling presentations. The love and grounded nature of the city\u0026rsquo;s residents are palpitably felt through this museum. I couldn\u0026rsquo;t recommend this place more highly.\nBoat Tour In the end, we chose to explore the city\u0026rsquo;s waterways on a small boat. The experience was incredible, with the breeze blowing and the sun shining. The city\u0026rsquo;s charm was magnified from the perspective of the water, a view I couldn\u0026rsquo;t tire of.\nWe had the opportunity to see the harbor building, a fascinating blend of old and new. The structure combines the original harbor building with a modern, artistic design that resembles a boat up close and a diamond from a distance. This represents the city\u0026rsquo;s historic and contemporary aspects, as well as its diamond industry. The creativity reflected in this building is akin to that of the MAS museum.\nThis city is vibrant and a hidden treasure in Europe. I would relish the opportunity to return. Strolling through the city streets makes me feel that life is truly worthwhile. The museums, filled with passion, convey a clear message of how the inhabitants cherish their lives and strive to make the most of them.\n","date":"August 9, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-09-antwerpen/","section":"Posts","summary":"Had no idea about this city at first, I\u0026rsquo;ve now fallen in love with it.","title":"Antwerpen"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/city/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"city"},{"content":"The administrative centre of the European Union.\nDriving to Brussels The drive from Paris to Brussels took approximately three hours. The scenery along the route was pleasant, with numerous farms and open fields passing by. I found it intriguing that European driving culture always reserves the leftmost lane for overtaking. Almost all drivers strictly adhere to this rule, switching back to the second left lane even if they need to overtake another vehicle ahead within the next few seconds. Consequently, I observed more lane changes here compared to the US. I\u0026rsquo;m uncertain if this practice increases safety, but I didn\u0026rsquo;t witness any accidents and noticed that people strictly adhered to the speed limit.\nOne anecdote from the journey involved our car\u0026rsquo;s AdBlue warning light illuminating, something I was unfamiliar with. I stopped at a highway gas station and asked other drivers and staff about it. They were incredibly helpful, explaining that AdBlue is an environmentally friendly chemical used by the car to reduce CO2 emissions. Thankfully, we were able to resolve the issue and continue our journey.\nRoyal Gallery of Saint Hubert This is a classic tourist shopping center, uniquely featuring a glass ceiling that covers the entire street. I saw numerous Belgian chocolate shops lining the sides, which looked genuinely tempting but expensive. The streets, both inside and out, were vibrant with live music and various busking performances.\nSt Michael and St Gudula Cathedral We visited another cathedral after seeing a few in Paris, but I never grew tired of them because each one is distinctive and represents a different history and story. I don\u0026rsquo;t know if it\u0026rsquo;s ironic, but there is a small bar right in front of the entrance to the cathedral where people can relax on comfortable chairs. The inside, of course, is gorgeous with its collection of stained glass and a preserved ancient church site underground.\nGrand Place We then strolled to the Grand Place, a mere few minutes from the cathedral. This location radiates a unique historical aura, surrounded by numerous historical buildings that enhance the grandeur of the plaza.\nSurprisingly, this was the location where Marx resided during the composition of his early works. It was steeped in irony and, as my friend pointed out, held powerful symbolism. Tourists were oblivious, sitting on the steps of the house, indulging in famous Belgian fries, completely unaware that Marx once lived here, despite the sign on the door. It seems that Marxism is not as prevalent as it once was.\nManneken Pis This is the famous \u0026ldquo;boy peeing\u0026rdquo; from WWII that I remember learning about in elementary school. It was quite surprising, and not at all what I expected, which was a bit disappointing. The sculpture wasn\u0026rsquo;t even in a full spring pool, but rather, halfway. The Manneken Pis itself was so small that it was almost impossible to see any details. However, the path leading to this little statue was vibrant, lined with numerous chocolate, waffle, and fries shops.\nRoyal Palace of Brussels This is another location that completely took me by surprise. Despite its name, the Royal Palace, the royal family of Brussels doesn\u0026rsquo;t reside here; they merely work in this place. The road leading to the palace is in a terrible state, filled with uneven surfaces and scattered rocks. It\u0026rsquo;s such a challenge for both cars and scooters that we all unfortunately experienced. The palace was under construction during our visit, and honestly, there wasn\u0026rsquo;t much to see since we couldn\u0026rsquo;t gain entry.\nParlamentarium Surprisingly, this became my favorite place visited in Brussels. I was aware that Brussels was the \u0026ldquo;capital\u0026rdquo; of the EU but never truly understood the intricate workings of the EU. This museum, dedicated to the history of the EU, is free of charge and offers interactive touchscreen and audio guides. These guides can be attached to specific spots and listened to in your selected language, a brilliant design considering the EU has around 20 official languages, not including Chinese, of course.\nThe museum is filled with exhibits and there is a security check upon entry. The storytelling within the museum is remarkable, using many creative methods to portray the narrative of peace. It was so engaging that I couldn\u0026rsquo;t help but think of it as a very successful political \u0026ldquo;propaganda\u0026rdquo;. Even the restroom paper towels were reusable woven cloth, a sight unseen elsewhere in Europe. I suppose this was a way to demonstrate the EU\u0026rsquo;s advanced environmental friendliness. Admittedly, the EU itself is a brilliant design that has united many nations for better survival in the current political climate.\nBrussels is indeed an exceptional city, yet it cannot be compared to Paris. I particularly admire the EU Parlamentarium, which provides me with detailed insights into the progression of the European Union.\n","date":"August 8, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-08-brussels/","section":"Posts","summary":"The administrative centre of the European Union.","title":"Brussels"},{"content":"It\u0026rsquo;s finally time for my LE EPIC Europe road trip.\nFlying to Paris Finally, I am saying goodbye to this somewhat lackluster summer, but my real summer is just beginning. It\u0026rsquo;s still surreal to me that I am embarking on a 20-day self-driving trip across 10 European countries. The non-stop flight from RDU to Paris was delightful, complete with a decent dinner and breakfast provided by Delta. Despite the 8-hour flight, I couldn\u0026rsquo;t sleep due to excitement. It proved to be exactly the kind of excitement I needed.\nUpon arriving at the airport and spending almost 2 hours passing through border control, I immediately headed over to the car rental office. When one of the staff members heard about my ambitious multi-country road-tripping plan, he promptly advised against my originally booked car, a small, manual Fiat 500. He suggested I would save more on gas if I upgraded to a larger automatic car, which I did. After getting a taste of the intense Paris traffic, I realized he was absolutely right.\nPalace of Versailles I\u0026rsquo;ve always heard about this epic palace somewhere in France. It appeared in our history textbook, Chinese memes, and so on, and it was great to actually be physically present in this palace and feel the vibe.\nThe roads in Paris are so narrow, and every lane is much narrower compared to the US. However, drivers are really aggressive here with absolutely no courtesy towards other drivers and pedestrians. I was trying to yield to pedestrians, and they stared at me for a while with a confused expression on their face. So, I had to not yield to them, which was really weird to me. Other than that, the streets are not clean at all, and road signs on the ground were confusing. For some parts of the main street, there weren\u0026rsquo;t even lines to differentiate lanes.\nThe most dramatic example would be the big roundabout near the Arc de Triomphe. It was so chaotic that I would call it a bumper car field. No lanes, no orders, cars and pedestrians trying to go different directions at the same time, wanting to go through the same spot. It was funny to me that this happened right in front of this world-famous monument of the whole nation.\nAnyway, returning to Versailles, it was certainly beautiful but not as impressive as I had expected. The building\u0026rsquo;s front plaza was a chaotic parking lot, with cars parked right in front of the palace. The entire palace seemed as though it was built upon ruins.\nInside the palace, the grandeur was truly impressive with many large frame paintings depicting French history and the royal family. The most unforgettable part was definitely the grand gardens. They were so vast that we could not see the end of them. They looked exactly like those seen in movies. All the green grass was perfectly trimmed, and the boundary looked like a straight line from a distance.\nHowever, aside from that, it was an average palace to me. I would say the Hearst Castle in California, although smaller, is better. It felt as though the French royals were desperately trying to show off their wealth by making everything look like gold and appear large.\nEiffel Tower Of course, visiting the most famous building, probably in all of Europe, is on our agenda. It was absolutely gorgeous and well-deserving of this title. The tower was designed so well that it appears balanced and outstanding, located in the heart of Paris. I didn\u0026rsquo;t realize how large the base was, and that there were actually roads under the four corners. It looks astonishing both from afar and up close to the tower. The Eiffel Tower blends seamlessly into the vibe of this city. It\u0026rsquo;s hard to imagine any other city with an Eiffel Tower working out this well.\nArc de Triomphe How can we discuss the Eiffel Tower without mentioning the Arc De Triomphe? The very roundabout I was referring to is so chaotic, with a constant stream of traffic flowing through it, that tourists simply navigate their way across this massive loop. In the midst of the chaos, there lies a flame in the center that seems to burn eternally. The monument itself is adorned with relief sculptures, each telling a tale of major French wars and the heroes who fought in them. Standing atop the Triomphe was an absolutely astonishing experience. Its sheer size is a testament to the remarkable achievements of the French throughout history, naturally inspiring awe in those who visit.\nCity night bus tour Parking in the center of Paris was such a painful experience. It was either too expensive or too hard to find a spot. However, after we parked underground at the Louvre, the moment we emerged, I was amazed by how spectacular the entire Louvre building clusters were. It also happened to be the golden hour, during which the sunshine directly shone on the front of the museum. The golden hue added another layer of mystery and prestige to this world-renowned museum.\nWe came here on the first day for a tour bus ride around all the major attractions. It was astonishing to see the night view of the city, including the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. I mean, it was so impressively beautiful that I was left speechless when I saw them again at sunset and night.\nLouvre Museum We came to the Louvre Museum for the actual visit inside the second day morning. Taking a direct metro from our hotel, we arrived at the pyramid at no time. The line was long and luckily we had a reserved timely entry which allowed us to come in without wasting time on the line.\nMy first impression of the museum was how modern it was despite the outside historical looking. The glasses pyramid and inside decoration really makes it looks unique with a combination of both ancient artifacts and modern presentation design.\nMona Lisa We headed directly to Mona Lisa when we entered, which was probably the most famous paint in the world by Da Vinci. It surprised me when the paint was just presented within the same room with other paints which I thoguht was going to be a huge room dedicated to this single one. It actually feels surreal and magical when I stared at the eyes of Mona Lisa. I can actually feel like she gradually became smilling to me.\nThen we went to multiple famous paints with an audio guide we bought at the entrence. The audio was nice because they had a Chinese option but was not that interesting in terms of the storytelling.\nWinged Victory of Samothrace The most unforgettable aspect of the entire museum for me was undoubtedly the Winged Victory of Samothrace. I\u0026rsquo;ve seen pictures of this female figure numerous times, but I never realized that she is actually mounted on the front part of a ship. This element surprisingly imbues the entire sculpture with an incredible sense of dynamism. It infuses the whole sculpture with power. Suddenly, the meaning of \u0026lsquo;Victory\u0026rsquo; in this context became clear to me. It\u0026rsquo;s akin to the Chinese phrase \u0026lsquo;乘风破浪,\u0026rsquo; which means \u0026lsquo;riding the wind and breaking the waves.\u0026rsquo;\nPanthéon This may not be a well-known tourist destination, but my desire to visit was driven by my interest in Rousseau. It\u0026rsquo;s a national monument where many renowned French individuals are interred. This place serves as a wonderful tribute to those historical heroes who made significant contributions not just to France, but to all of humanity.\nBefore descending to the subterranean area where the tombs are located, we ascended to the panorama, which provided us with a breathtaking view of the entire Parisian urban landscape. The day was simply incredible, with favorable weather and stunning views surrounding us.\nFollowing that, we ventured into the underground. The first tomb we encountered was that of the philosopher Voltaire, with whom I am not very familiar. He is one of the first two individuals buried here, along with Rousseau. Intriguingly, Rousseau\u0026rsquo;s coffin was adorned with a torch, presumably symbolizing the enlightenment he brought to the world. Overall, it was an incredible experience seeing the final resting place of the philosopher I\u0026rsquo;ve been studying all semester.\nAnother renowned French figure I encountered here was quite surprising - Aime Cesaire. I had the opportunity to read a piece of his work on Negritude during my last semester and was intrigued by his ideas, particularly his proposal that European civilizations are savage due to their history of colonialism. I felt both excited and honored to visit the tomb of an author whose work I had previously read, and to have the opportunity to admire it.\nSainte-Chapelle This cathedral has the most extensive stained glass collection in the world, and it was simply amazing. The entire grand upper level was covered by that beautiful glass that leaves people in awe. It\u0026rsquo;s just that I don\u0026rsquo;t believe those beautiful stories depicted on the glass anymore.\nI had a fantastic two-day journey in Paris. The city provoked both love and frustration in me simultaneously. Initially, driving in the city was a source of irritation, but gradually, I found myself falling in love with it, thanks to its historical wonders and rich history. I am eager to return.\n","date":"August 7, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-07-paris/","section":"Posts","summary":"It\u0026rsquo;s finally time for my LE EPIC Europe road trip.","title":"Paris"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/metropolises/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Metropolises"},{"content":"I thought I would never like this city again.\nIt was quite random that I decided to visit one of my friends in San Francisco just a week before the trip. When I realized I had many credit card points that were depreciating over time, I decided to use them on flights. This allowed me to meet some old friends and explore new places basically for free.\nDay 0: Arrival I set off on Friday afternoon and, after one layover in Atlanta, arrived at SFO around 8:30pm, during the best time of the golden hours. The view from the plane was phenomenal as the sky split into multiple color layers. I even saw distinctive geological features like mountains and lakes. The shades of the sun made every second a piece of art.\nThen I took the BART train to Millbrae, which is just a few minutes away from the airport and where my friend lives. It\u0026rsquo;s a quite pleasant suburb, filled with numerous Chinese and generally Asian restaurants and businesses, all with signage in Chinese. Every time I visit California, I always experience a surreal feeling as if I might be in China.\nDay 1: City Walk It was a beautiful sunny day and according to my friend, SF is like this all year long, which actually becomes really boring if it\u0026rsquo;s the same good weather every day for the whole year. But at least for me, as a two-day tourist, I never had a moment not praising the SF weather. It is the perfect temperature with enough sunlight but dry and chilled ocean wind. We walked around 10 miles but I didn\u0026rsquo;t even break a sweat.\nFinancial District We first took the BART train back to the downtown SF area. Walking around the blocks, the city looked much nicer than the last time I came when it was dirty and smelly everywhere probably just because I came across a different area this time. The financial district is quite clean, surrounded by many skyscrapers. The unique pyramid-shaped TransAmerica building was definitely the most eye-catching one.\nChina Town I\u0026rsquo;ve never really had a good impression of Chinatown because it always seemed to represent an outdated, century-old Chinese neighborhood. Things can be deceiving and people are not always pleasant. However, this particular Chinatown was lively, just like the one depicted in the latest Minions movie. We happened to encounter a food-selling event organized by high school students on the Chinatown street. I could feel the vibrant 热闹 atmosphere, which made me feel at home.\nAfter wandering around a few blocks within Chinatown, I had lunch with my friend and another friend who had traveled all the way from Mountain View. It was nice catching up with both of them at a decent Chinese restaurant called House of Nanking, where a scene from the latest Matrix movie was filmed. It was amusing when I tried to order 梅菜扣肉 from the menu. The chef gave me a confused look, then decided to order for us, and we agreed.\nVery quickly, a few really nice dishes arrived. They were all dishes I had never had back in China, but they looked and tasted very authentic. Although my roommate from Nanjing said he had never tried any of those dishes either, the food was still very nice.\nGolden Gate Park While the name of Golden Gate Park may sound deceiving, as you cannot actually see the Golden Gate Bridge from the park, it is a vast park with plentiful meadows and recreational areas.\nAs we walked across the expansive green lawns, the atmosphere was amazing; people were all having fun. It resembled a college campus or Duke Gardens on weekends.\nAfter that, my friend introduced me to a new sport called disc golf, which involves using frisbee discs to play a game similar to golf. It was actually really fun for me, even as a first-timer. I had a lot of fun just throwing the disc far away from the actual target and eventually hitting the target basket after countless rounds. I would love to play more disc golf when I return to Durham.\nDay 2: Bay Walk Broadway along the coast I\u0026rsquo;ve always wanted to visit the ocean while in SF, and today was the day. We took the BART to the usual stop and walked a few blocks until we reached the coastal Broadway. It was beautiful and impressive. I saw Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge from the Pier. The Bay Bridge was even more impressive than I had imagined, as I was only familiar with the Golden Gate Bridge.\nExploratorium Museum This was listed as a top 5 attraction on TripAdvisor, but honestly, it seemed overrated. The museum is situated by the bay and features many interesting interactive exhibits about human senses, such as vision. I enjoyed interacting with some of the devices and learned about a few fascinating psychological effects. However, the place was crowded with kids. Admittedly, I believe it\u0026rsquo;s intended to be an educational museum for children. Anyway, we had a good time walking around and checking out the small observatory deck overlooking the bay.\nOn the way back, we walked to the end of one of the piers, which offered an amazing view of the city skyline. It was incredibly pleasant, with no fog, just a chilled breeze and great sunshine.\nOn the way back on the BART train, I was really amazed by the houses in the SF area. They were so compact, just like those math problems of performing an integral on a function graph.\nMeeting another old friend It was by chance that this friend was also in the same area as I was. He was seeing off his family who were taking a flight back to China after touring America, while I was just randomly here, on my way back to Durham. We hadn\u0026rsquo;t seen each other for a year and it was great to catch up again, even though it was a brief two-hour meeting over a light dinner. I guess 一见如故 could best describe my emotions at that time.\nI am really glad I made this random decision to come to SF for a weekend. It again made me realize the importance of friends and the importance of catching up. I gain a lot of happiness and positivity from my friends and I cannot thank them enough for what they have done for me. I wish one day I could come back to the Bay Area and catch up with the lovely people here again.\n","date":"July 23, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-07-23-san-francisco/","section":"Posts","summary":"I thought I would never like this city again.","title":"San Francisco"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/hiking/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"hiking"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/national-parks/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"National Parks"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/nature/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"nature"},{"content":"Glasses lost in a beautiful lake, phone fallen from the Rocky Mountain high.\nYes, I lost my glasses and broke my phone in this one park. I kept telling people how happy I was after so many incidents, and I truly meant it. Unlike previous national park adventures, we had much more time to explore this particular park and simply hike within, feeling closer to nature.\nDay 0: Arrival Flight Delay\nI planned this trip three months ago after returning from Utah National Parks and completely falling in love with national parks. We departed on the Friday night of the July 4th weekend and encountered our first incident when our flight was delayed due to weather. Additionally, my friend\u0026rsquo;s flight from Arizona was cancelled. Fortunately, we all safely arrived at the Denver airport, albeit three hours behind schedule.\nThe rainstorm was terrible and almost ruined our trip, but it also provided some great views of the sky after it stopped raining, especially during sunset. Looking out from my window, the entire sky turned pink and then transformed into a beautiful golden color when we landed.\nDriving to the park\nIt seemed like all flights of the day were delayed until late night, so we had a couple of hours to wait to get our rental car. After that, we set off to the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park around 11pm. The road was tricky with minimal visibility for a while. The fog was so strong that we could not see anything even 10 feet away.\nLuckily, we arrived at our Airbnb near the park entrance in Grand Lake around 2 am. It was a small but cozy cabin with a fire pit, which we used every night after that.\nDay 1: Driving through the whole park Grand Lake We set off on our journey after a night of inadequate sleep but excited minds. While stopping by the coffee shop on the way, we had a chance to check out the Grand Lake. It was my first time seeing clouds so close to the lake, and it was quite poetic with the clouds flowing, boats floating, and people talking.\nAlpine Visitor Center \u0026amp; Alpine Ridge Trail It is the highest visitor center in the US, with an elevation of 11,796 ft. We had a short hike up to an overlook with a panoramic view of the Rockies. Even though it was only a 20-minute hike, I haven\u0026rsquo;t experienced this kind of reaction to high altitude in a long time. The trail mostly consisted of going uphill, which was quite steep and had mostly stairs. I had to breathe heavily and take multiple breaks due to the high elevation. However, the view was always amazing and definitely worth it.\nTrail Ridge Road Corresponding to the highest visitor center, the road we were driving on in the park is the highest paved road in the US. We stopped at quite a few turnouts just to appreciate the beauty of the Rockies, the snow, the wildlife, and the sky.\nGem Lake Trail This is the first actual hike we did in the park. It is located in Estes Park, which is a town near the east entrance of the park. The town is similar to any other popular tourist town near national parks, with many food options and clothing stores. Driving through the town, we arrived at the Gem Lake trailhead, which was already full for parking. We parked along the road and walked up to the trailhead, which only took a few minutes.\nIt was a decent hike with characteristics shared by all Rockies hikes: uphill sections followed by downhill sections on the return. I honestly prefer this kind of hike because we tackle the hardest part first, then get to see the rewarding views from the top, and finally return relatively easily.\nWhen we arrived at the lake, I couldn\u0026rsquo;t help but take off my shoes and go into the water. It was not as clear as I had thought, but the view and reflection of the sky and clouds were amazing.\nKayaking After the hike, we headed over to explore Estes Park a bit, eating ice creams and buying some souvenirs. We then headed to a lake near Estes Park for kayaking. It was quite funny because we had to wait for a while before getting on the boat due to a heavy thunderstorm. Once we got onboard the boat and started kayaking towards the further end, the weather drastically changed again. I heard the staff on board making those warning sounds and asking us to immediately turn back.\nIt was a bit disappointing not to have a chance to hit my friend\u0026rsquo;s boat, but it was nice to have a free 10-minute experience before the thunderstorm hit heavily.\nDay 2: Truly amazing lake hikes The weather was still amazing today. We passed through the Continental Divide, which I just learned about in my geology class but have already forgotten. Initially, we stopped by this place to use the restrooms, which are located on both sides of the Continental Divide. We joked that this time we pee in the Atlantic, and next time we pee in the Pacific (which we actually did the following day lol).\nBierstadt Lake Trail This was definitely an underrated trail. As mentioned, the elevation gain was brutal when climbing uphill, followed by a flat period, and then we reached the amazing lake. I happened to find out about this lake on AllTrails only because it fit our schedule of around 2 hours. I never thought this randomly picked trail would be so astonishing. On the way up, there were countless overlooks offering unobstructed views of the snow peaks, which we also planned to hike later today.\nWhen we arrived at the lake, it was peaceful, poetic, and simply amazing. There were very few people around, and we sat on a rock, appreciating the tranquility and beauty, despite the abundance of mosquitoes.\nWe then realized that the trails in this area are all interconnected, which means we can walk a few miles to our next lake destination instead of taking the shuttle bus we had originally planned. So, we switched our trail. Instead of retracing our steps, we decided to walk the lake loop trail and then hike another trail that would lead us directly to the Bear Lake area.\nBear Lake Trail It was a pretty easy hike from Bierstadt Lake to Bear Lake, which is the most famous and accessible lake in the park in my knowledge. After seeing the amazing view of Bierstadt lake, the view of Bear lake is overshadowed. It is still an amazing lake view but just not as good as the previous one.\nOne surprising thing was that we see a deer from only 10 feet away eating in the woods. It was my first time to be this close to a deer and it is beautiful.\nNymph, Dream, and Emerald Lake Trail It was quite a strenuous hike because we had already hiked more than 7 miles today. As always, the trail to the lake was all uphill. The elevation of the lake was truly remarkable. The first lake was okay, but the second lake was breathtaking, with a closer view of the snow-covered mountains in the background. And then there was Emerald Lake, which was absolutely sensational. It was situated right next to the snow and beneath the peak, making it irresistible for me to jump in. However, I ended up losing my glasses in the process, and the water was so cold that I could hardly breathe. This reminded me of a previous experience swimming in the sliding rock in Asheville.\nWhen people asked me how it was, I replied, \u0026ldquo;It wasn\u0026rsquo;t cold at all. But, unfortunately, I lost my glasses.\u0026rdquo; I vaguely remember people laughing at me, but I was too focused on the beauty of the lake and the water. I swam towards the center for a little while, but soon realized I wasn\u0026rsquo;t strong enough to swim across the entire lake. After about five minutes, I swam back, taking the opportunity to simply lie on the lake and appreciate the incredible natural wonders surrounding me. It was an amazing feeling that I will never forget, and it left me longing for more experiences like it in my life.\nEmerald Lake is truly amazing, and it was my great pleasure to leave something here in this natural wonder at 14,000 ft.\nLake Haiyaha I know I have said that multiple times but Lake Haiyaha is also my favouite lake with a unique turquoise color. And the hike was brutal as well. My firend was too tired to go so I decided to solo hike this 4.4 mile hike. This was my first solo hike and it turned out to be great choice or I would miss this once in a life time lake. Of course, with the helf of my firend\u0026rsquo;s glasses which restored half of my visibility.\nI sat on a rock by the lake for a long time because it was simply breathtaking, and I didn\u0026rsquo;t want to leave early. Despite the mosquito bites, I watched as the sunshine played hide and seek behind the clouds, causing the lake to showcase a mesmerizing array of colors, ranging from vibrant turquoise blue to tranquil turquoise.\nNymph Lake on the way back And as I made my way back to the parking lot, the sun began to descend and the wind gradually calmed, resulting in a serene stillness on the surface of the lake. By the time I arrived at the first Nymph Lake, which I had previously rated as just okay, it had transformed into something truly breathtaking. The lake now boasted a flawless reflection of the sky, mountains, and trees, creating a scene of utter magnificence.\nBlind man ordering food\nDay 3: A strenuous hike - Sky Pond We only had one hike on today\u0026rsquo;s agenda, which has been proven correct because we were all exhausted after this more than 6-hour hike. That being said, the views were amazing not only at the top and the lake but also everywhere on our route, with so many waterfalls, creeks, and wildlife accompanying us.\nHiking to the pond The first part, of course, consists of multiple sections of uphill climbs with a few easy flat trail sections until we reached the Loch, which is the first lake on our trail.\nEver since the first lake, the route has shown us other distinctive views, mostly covered in snow. Not long after, we found ourselves walking on snow and slipping countless times, indicating that we are now reaching a higher elevation, even though the temperature was not particularly cold.\nThe most challenging route begins at the waterfall that leads to the Lake of Glass. We were literally walking on snow-covered slopes, following a waterfall to climb. Yes, a waterfall to climb. I got myself wet and was barely able to look down because it was quite scary to realize I was climbing a waterfall, and it was all surrounded by snow.\nThe following photo shows the waterfall we were about to climb. And after that, everything becomes easier, \u0026ldquo;柳暗花明又一村\u0026rdquo; (a Chinese idiom meaning \u0026ldquo;after hardships, comes relief\u0026rdquo;). We arrived at the Lake of Glass, which is just as beautiful as our final destination, Sky Pond, located right behind this lake.\nHowever, I was too excited to see the final lake and didn\u0026rsquo;t have the mindset to appreciate the current one. So, I decided to speed up even more and reach that dreamy Sky Pond. There were only two sections covered in snow left, and we reached the Sky Pond in no time.\nLast view to reach to Sky Pond.\nAnd here we are at Sky Pond! You may say it looks exactly like those previous lakes, and I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t say I disagree with that. But I also believe that every lake offers distinctive views when I am physically standing there. The altitude, the water, the peak, the route, and the emotions are all different. These things combined make each of my hikes unique and unforgettable. Apart from that, these lakes are just so gorgeous, and I would love to have multiple chances to appreciate their beauty even they may share similar traits.\nSwimming in the pond I was excited as hell. However, I also just realized that I hadn\u0026rsquo;t eaten anything all day except for 5 mandarins. Nevertheless, I was determined to swim in the lake. Then it dawned on me that I had forgotten to bring any backup shirts and I didn\u0026rsquo;t have any shorts either. So, I decided to take off my long pants and walked into the freezing water wearing only my underwear. I moved slowly, trying to find my footing on the slippery rocks beneath the water. It was quite challenging as the water was constantly moving. I ended up falling off a few times, resulting in my entire top getting wet. But eventually, I managed to climb onto the rock I had initially set my sights on.\nThen I took off my shirt and had my friend throw me my coat to keep warm. I lay down on the rock, quietly appreciating the astonishing view in front of me. Meanwhile, I placed my wet shirt on the rock, hoping it would dry a bit.\nAfter that, I saw people from a distance starting to dive into the lake, and everyone, including me, was cheering for them. I knew it was my time to try now. I was kind of afraid because I could see the rock clearly under the water, which meant it wasn\u0026rsquo;t deep enough to dive into. So, I slowly got back into the water to test it out myself and found an area with a reasonable depth.\nOf course, I was super cold the whole time and could barely breathe. After getting on the rock again, I stayed until my body regained warmth and then took off my clothes to dive in this time. I was super, super, super excited. It was such a pleasure to jump into this forbidden land.\nHiking back The way back was even more brutal, although it was mostly downhill. We had to climb down waterfalls and deal with slippery snow. It was just as dangerous as Angels Landing in Zion National Park. This time, not only did I get wet, but my pants got muddy too. Additionally, I felt extremely tired, even though I didn\u0026rsquo;t walk as much as I did yesterday when I achieved my personal record of 30k steps and 160 floors elevation gain. It might be because I didn\u0026rsquo;t eat anything today and swam three times separately, which requires a lot of calories to regain body heat. In a nutshell, the way back was much longer subjectively to me and much more tiring. The moment we arrived at the final destination trailhead at Glacier Gorge, I was so relieved and so happy for what I have achieved today.\nDay 4: Relax and departure Today was a relaxed day. We set off pretty late and drove through the Trail Ridge Road again to stop at Alpine Center to get some final souvenirs and then drive across the park.\nToll Memorial Trail We did one short 30-minute trail called Toll Memorial Trail right on the Trail Ridge Road. It offered a panoramic view of the Rockies, and the view was simply amazing.\nAnd then, I found myself perched upon a rock near a petite cliff. I remained there for a while, simply basking in the breathtaking vistas that surrounded me. The clouds swiftly traversed the sky, allowing beams of sunlight to filter through their ethereal forms. I could distinctly observe patches of the earth illuminated by this celestial radiance, while others lay cloaked in shadow. The interplay of light and darkness danced harmoniously, a mesmerizing spectacle orchestrated by the sun and the clouds. It was a sight of sheer beauty. Moreover, being situated at an altitude exceeding 15,000 feet, the wind roared with such intensity that it drowned out all other sounds. Nature seemed to be whispering to me, as if attempting to convey a profound message.\nBy the time I got up, my phone slipped out of my pocket which I heard a sound that made me certain that my phone is broken. I was quite happy for no reason since I have a readlly old phone either way and Rockies was not a bad place to lose something. Then I walked down the rock and got my broke phone with a smashed screen. It was still working perfectly to my surprise.\nI then decided to pick up a new phone on the way back to Denver which was very convenient. Finally, I have a decent phone to take pictures and don\u0026rsquo;t need to ask people to take photos for me anymore. (Thanks to everyone who took countless photos of me)\nDeparture from DEN airport We encountered a rainstorm again at the airport, and our flight got delayed. This was also the first time I saw a rainstorm and lightning while I was on the plane at the taxiway. Luckily, we took off after a while of waiting on the taxiway and arrived back in \u0026ldquo;shitty\u0026rdquo; Durham around 2 am.\nOverall, it was an amazing trip with so many unexpected surprises: flight delays, losing my glasses, breaking my phone, hiking too much, and not eating enough. But everything was so worth it. The weather at the park was perfect, and I believe it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would definitely come again to explore more of the park, as well as visit the favorite state of my favorite singer, John Denver, with his song \u0026ldquo;Rocky Mountain High.\u0026rdquo;\n","date":"July 7, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-07-04-rocky-mountain-national-park/","section":"Posts","summary":"Glasses lost in a beautiful lake, phone fallen from the Rocky Mountain high.","title":"Rocky Mountain National Park"},{"content":"It was great to visit DC again which is definitely one of my favourite cities in the US.\nWhy came to DC again It was just a short two day stay at DC since I needed to get a visa for Europe trip in the coming August. Originally I planned to get a Franch visa from Atlanta which was also a city I really wanted to explore, but there was no available appointments in an early date. Also because my friend in China could not get an appoinment for France. Therefore, we decided to get a visa from Czche Republic. It sounds really random and it did. There were very few documents online on how to apply a Czche visa but we managed to prepare everything ready based on the official website.\nRoosevalt Island It was a random idea when we drove through DC. My friend saw the sign and asked me if I wanted to go. I said hell yeah. Then we just made a swift turn and got on the island. It was a small island but with a nice monument about this great US president. When we hiked to the overlook, I realize I\u0026rsquo;ve been here, but from a different angle. We were at a waterfront park with a view to the Watergate. And now I can see both the park and the Watergate. It felt amazing when you came to the same place you\u0026rsquo;ve been to before. It\u0026rsquo;s like 故地重游.\nGreat Falls It was great to visit DC again because this time I have friends here to visit. My friend picked me up from the Amtrak train station at Alexandria. Why did I take a train? Because I wanted to try how was the US Amtrak system. And the answer is that it is pretty bad and I don\u0026rsquo;t intend to take the train again unless optionless. It really surprised me when I realized the train took much longer than driving.\nAfter my friend picked me up, we drove to Great Falls which is on the border of Maryland and Virgina and is one of the favourite spot of my friend. It turned out to be a solid option even just for a 2 hour stay. The waterfall was amazing because it was unlike any of the waterfalls I saw before. Great Falls is a cluster of multiple streams of water falls. They twist and go through each other which even gave me a feeling of 壶口瀑布.\nIn addition, we were able to climb through the rock scrambles across the river and falls. My friend took me to a top rock locating in the middle of the falls which offered us a great view of everything. I simply just lied down on the rock, thinking that I would be able to stay here for a whole day without moving, just listening to the waterfalls and feel the wind breeze.\nThis is a spot I want to visit again. It was quiet and I feel personal with the nature lying on those rocks.\nCatch up with another old friend Last time I came to DC, I visited a friend who was from the same high school as I was. We are never that close, but we happended to have seen each other two times in the US. We had a great authentic Chinese food and then I spent my time hanging out with him and his friends and most importantly his cats. I just could not resist the charms of any cats.\nAnyway, it was great coming back. DC always impresses me even this time was covered by the smoke due to the Canadian fire. The city was so organized, clean and peaceful. Also it was great to catch up with friends which I call 缘分. Looking forward to my next visit in DC.\n","date":"June 30, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-06-30-washington-dc-again/","section":"Posts","summary":"It was great to visit DC again which is definitely one of my favourite cities in the US.","title":"Washington DC Again"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/island/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"island"},{"content":"A pretty cool city.\nDrive to SLC We set off quite earlier in the morning since we had a 6-hour drive ahead of us. To our surprise, we had pumped up the tire a couple of days ago due to a low tire pressure warning, and it unexpectedly became a problem when we drove from a high elevation to a low elevation area. When we arrived in Salt Lake City, the tire pressure was extremely high, around 45 psi, which I believe could have been dangerous. Fortunately, we pulled over and released the pressure. Anyway, it was a fun lesson learned about cars.\nAntelope Island State Park We had one stop before actually getting into the city: Antelope Island State Park, which is located at the famous Great Salt Lake. I was really looking forward to seeing the lake because I had never seen a salt lake before. However, it wasn\u0026rsquo;t as special as I expected. To be honest, the lake smelled somewhat like a toilet, which was rather off-putting. With the high summer temperatures, the lake evaporated, emitting a distinctive smell that kept people away from the shore. Despite this, I saw a few brave souls swimming.\nBut we also got a chance to see a lot of bison on the island. It was interesting that bison are abundant in this greater area and you would never find them in such numbers in any other parts of the world.\nUnfortunately, the weather was not perfect. It kept fluctuating between sunny and cloudy, with bouts of heavy rain. We managed to hike a little bit and made it to the peak of the island. Compared to the rest of our trip, the view was average, but still worth the visit. One thing I learned from this experience is that there\u0026rsquo;s not a significant difference between normal lakes and salt lakes.\nSalt Lake City The city, founded by Mormon pioneers, was quite interesting. I\u0026rsquo;ve always been intrigued by this somewhat mysterious religion. I only just realized that the full name is \u0026lsquo;The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,\u0026rsquo; which seemed odd to me. As a Christian, I found it quite confusing to understand their practices and beliefs, which seem somewhat aligned with, but not quite the same as, traditional Christianity.\nEnsign Peak Regardless, the city was quite pleasant, though much smaller than I anticipated, especially the skyline. We visited Ensign Peak, which was a short climbing trail leading to an overlook of the entire Salt Lake City area. Once again, we weren\u0026rsquo;t blessed with the best weather, but it was still quite amazing to watch the clouds continually shift and the sunlight pierce through them.\nFirst time seeing a double rainbow!\nUtah State Capitol This is a beautiful building with a lot of resemblance of the US capitol. It provided free inside tour by 3pm but unfortunately we were too late for that.\nDeparture After dropping my friend off at the airport first, I just realized we forgot to refuel the car. So I started turning around the airport desparately trying siri to navigate me to a closest gas station. On the way, it started raining again and I see a lot of more rainbows again, which was very delightful for me.\nSummary The city, steeped in a rich history and fascinating religious heritage, is nestled amidst an abundance of national parks and natural wonders. However, when considering the city in isolation, I don\u0026rsquo;t envision myself returning for another visit.\n","date":"June 19, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-06-19-salt-lake-city/","section":"Posts","summary":"A pretty cool city.","title":"Salt Lake City"},{"content":"A distinctive national park with so many unique natural wonders offered.\nBisons! I wanted to mention this first because it was probably the most unique experience that Yellowstone offered me. We saw countless bison on the road, in the meadows, in the river, and right next to our car. (To be honest they are really ungly but worth seeing)\nDay 0 Driving to the park After a day spent at Grand Teton National Park, we began our drive to Yellowstone in the late afternoon. We entered the park through the south entrance and were immediately captivated by the breathtaking scenery along the road.\nOld Faithful Gesyer It is one of the most famous attractions within the park and we didn\u0026rsquo;t plan to visit here during our first day. However, we realize the gesyer was actually on our route back to the airbnb so why not visiting. It turned out we were only 30 minutes away from the eruption which is pretty lucky.\nWe sat around the geyser, patiently waiting for its grand eruption. Initially, we noticed the smoke increasing and the geyser becoming more active. After a few minutes, there was a splash a few meters high, and I mistakenly thought that was the extent of it. However, to my surprise, the geyser began a full eruption, consistently shooting water more than 10 meters high for several minutes. It was truly stunning, especially considering it is a completely natural phenomenon. The geyser\u0026rsquo;s performance surpassed that of any artificial fountain in terms of both power and beauty.\nIt dawned on me that the name \u0026ldquo;Old Faithful\u0026rdquo; might originate from this very characteristic. To witness the true power of the geyser, one must have faith and exhibit patience. By maintaining faith in this geyser, it rewards you with an invaluable experience in return.\nSunset We happened to witness the sunset as we drove out of the park, and it was truly breathtaking. The mingling of the geyser smoke and the clouds made it difficult to distinguish between them. Coupled with the reddish hue of the sun, I knew this was going to be a once-in-a-lifetime sunset. It was just so poetic.\nAfter having dinner, we embarked on our journey to our Airbnb in Big Sky, which was 60 miles away and approximately a one-hour drive. I must admit that I underestimated the fatigue and energy required for such a remote drive. The realization hit me that I would need to repeat this commute for the next three days\u0026hellip;\nDay 1 Norris Geyser Basin It took us two hours to reach the first basin we planned to visit from Big Sky. It was a remarkable sight, as I had never seen so many geysers clustered together in a pool-like area before. The plumes of smoke rising from numerous spots created an otherworldly atmosphere, making me feel like I was on Mars rather than Earth.\nWhat made it even more fascinating was that each basin had its own distinct colors and characteristics. Witnessing the diverse range of geological wonders showcased by nature was truly awe-inspiring. It was truly amazing for me to see what nature can do.\nMammoth Hot Springs This particular geyser is unique, featuring a completely different style from the others we\u0026rsquo;ve encountered. Although I never had a curious mind for learning about the formation of such natural phenomena, its appearance was truly stunning. The geyser\u0026rsquo;s pure whiteness and stair-like shape added to its captivating allure.\nGrand Canyon of Yellowstone Yes, there is also a Grand Canyon inside Yellowstone National Park. While it may not be as vast in scale as the real Grand Canyon, it is equally stunning.\nOne thing that distinguishes this Grand Canyon is the presence of captivating waterfalls. Unlike the real Grand Canyon, these waterfalls offer a unique and mesmerizing experience. In fact, visitors can even walk to the very edge of the waterfall, witnessing the precise point where water cascades into the air.\nDay 2 Today\u0026rsquo;s weather was not great as we encountered constant rains all days until late afternoon. However, it didn\u0026rsquo;t stop us from apprecitaing the park to its full extent.\nBiscuit Basin Geyser Even though there are many similar color/style basins we saw, these are defintely the most capitivating ones.\nMud Volcano Grand Prismatic Spring This is the most famous spring in the park and is always prominently featured in all pictures related to Yellowstone. The spring is so immense and displays such a diverse range of colors that I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t have believed it was real if I hadn\u0026rsquo;t seen it with my own eyes. Just simply amazing and speechless.\nOld Faithful again Luckily again, we discovered that we desperately needed some food and the closest store was near Old Faithful. As luck would have it, we also managed to catch the next eruption of Old Faithful within just half an hour. We were thrilled to decide to visit again. This time, the experience was even more amazing with the sighting of a brave bison so close to the people.\nAdditionally, this served as our official final stop in Yellowstone, marking a perfect conclusion to our trip.\nThis was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I couldn’t stop thinking about showing all of this to my parents after I graduate, especially to my dad, who is a geologist.\n","date":"June 18, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-06-18-yellowstone-national-park/","section":"Posts","summary":"A distinctive national park with so many unique natural wonders offered.","title":"Yellowstone National Park"},{"content":"Probably the most underrating national park i\u0026rsquo;ve been to.\nFrom Salt Lake City We arrived in SLC one day prior and stayed at a cheap Airbnb along I-95. The next morning, we set off early with a 10-hour drive ahead of us for the entire day.\nWe entered Idaho after leaving Utah, and it was a breathtaking state with stunning scenery. The drive was reminiscent of the \u0026ldquo;Windows XP wallpaper\u0026rdquo; with vast, endless green meadows and hillsides surrounding us. I couldn\u0026rsquo;t help but exclaim \u0026ldquo;this is beautiful\u0026rdquo; countless times throughout the journey.\nGrand Teton National Park After a 5-hour drive, we reached Grand Teton National Park. The weather was constantly changing throughout our visit. It was pouring rain when we arrived at our first destination, the Chapel of Transfiguration. However, soon after, the sky started to clear up.\nChapel of Transfiguration Jenny Lake As I walked along Jenny Lake, it felt like I had been transported to Switzerland, surrounded by majestic mountains, serene lakes, and picturesque meadows. If it hadn\u0026rsquo;t been cold, I would have been tempted to dive into the crystal-clear water, which reflected the scenery like a mirror.\nChapel of Transfiguration after rain When we returned to revisit the chapel with the sunny weather, it presented us with an entirely different scene. I finally understood why it is considered the most stunning church in America. The beauty of the surroundings was simply awe-inspiring.\nHistoric Mormon Barn It is also known as the most beautiful barn in the US, and rightfully so. The backdrop of snow-capped mountains and surreal clouds made the scene absolutely breathtaking. Trust me, the actual view is ten times more spectacular than this plain photograph.\nMoose! It was just a short trail along the river, but it left a lasting impression on me as I had a close encounter with a moose. It was my first time seeing one in person. The moose was drinking water in the river while we stood on the other side, watching in awe. For him, it seemed as if our presence as humans didn\u0026rsquo;t even exist in his world.\nApart from that, the view with the snow-covered mountains and clouds was simply breathtaking. The reflection in the river left me speechless.\nSome Overlooks We made several stops at different overlooks both within and outside the national park. Despite each one offering the same breathtaking view of the Grand Teton mountain, every stop remained astonishing in its own way.\nYes I really wanted to jump into the lake.\nAfter exploring all the overlooks, we continued our journey and seamlessly entered Yellowstone National Park. Interestingly, we didn\u0026rsquo;t even notice the sign indicating that we were leaving Grand Teton National Park, suggesting that the two parks may share a border.\nSummary Overall, it is an incredible national park that I would aptly describe as a \u0026ldquo;little Switzerland.\u0026rdquo; Half a day is perfect for a visit, especially if you prefer to avoid strenuous hikes. Personally, I would love to return and embark on some real hikes, either exploring the stunning lake clusters or climbing up the Grand Teton Mountains.\nGrand Teton NP is just as amazing as Yellowstone.\n","date":"June 16, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-06-16-grand-teton-national-park/","section":"Posts","summary":"Probably the most underrating national park i\u0026rsquo;ve been to.","title":"Grand Teton National Park"},{"content":"This is the first American wedding I\u0026rsquo;ve ever attended.\nInterestingly, it\u0026rsquo;s also the first wedding of my friends that I\u0026rsquo;ve been to, which means it doesn\u0026rsquo;t include previous weddings of my parents\u0026rsquo; friends or my somewhat unfamiliar relatives. Coincidentally, today is also my cousin\u0026rsquo;s wedding in China. Regardless of the location, I can sense the joy emanating from both couples. It really makes me realize that happiness and love are contagious, transcending time, space, and everything else.\nMy cousin is probably the only one I was particularly close to while growing up. I definitely regret not being able to attend her wedding in China, so I ended up preparing a short video for her instead. As I spoke those heartfelt words during the video shoot, I realized the depth of our family bonds, even though we haven\u0026rsquo;t seen each other for an extended period. From the bottom of my heart, I wish them nothing but the absolute best. When I looked at the photos of her wedding sent by my dad, I could feel the same excitement and joy as if I were standing there with the couples on stage. It was a life-changing moment for them, but also a significant encouragement for all their family and friends. Every wedding tells a story about love, a love that endures forever. It\u0026rsquo;s these moments where love truly shines in our world.\nToday, I attended my friend Andy\u0026rsquo;s wedding. It\u0026rsquo;s been a while since I last dressed up for such an occasion. Dressing up with my friends was a special experience, even though I knew I wasn\u0026rsquo;t the star of the event.\nWhen the ceremony began, you saw so many people came all across the country even the world to be here together witnessing a lovely couple\u0026rsquo;s special moment. It is so heartwarming that people strange to each other all gathered here to celebrate a common thing. I feel how powerful the love is at this moment. Love gathers people here with or without bonds. Besides that, I feel so happy for this lovely couple. As the pastor said, they are a couple that have made tough decisions to submit them to God. I do believe it is God that make their bonds deeper and stronger. They have my best best wishes.\nI don\u0026rsquo;t know why I want to write a blog about this today but I do feel the happiness that motivates me to do so and be positive in my life. I couldn\u0026rsquo;t imagine when would me being on that stage, making that life-changing promise. Anyway it\u0026rsquo;s still very very far to see, it is sweet to even think about it.\n","date":"May 27, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-05-27-a-lovely-event/","section":"Posts","summary":"This is the first American wedding I\u0026rsquo;ve ever attended.","title":"A Lovely Event"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/friends/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"friends"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/life/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Life"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/reflect/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Reflect"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/wedding/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"wedding"},{"content":"A short but wonderful weekend road trip to Hanging Rock State Park and Carowinds amusement park.\nI decided to go on a road trip over a month ago when I realized I hadn\u0026rsquo;t actually hung out with my best roommate, Dan, on such an adventure. Hanging Rock State Park has always been on my bucket list, and I was thrilled to discover that Charlotte Carowinds is also within a reasonable driving distance, as I\u0026rsquo;m a big fan of roller coasters and all the excitement they offer.\nAs it turns out, this week is the perfect time for me to escape from the lonely work environment, where hardly anyone works with me, and enjoy a relaxing road trip.\nDay 1: Hanging Rock State Park It\u0026rsquo;s great to have a car again, even if it\u0026rsquo;s a rental. I picked up the car the night before and set off at 7 AM in the morning to pick up my roommate Dan and his girlfriend. It was a joyful one-and-a-half-hour drive to the park while listening to a mix of Christian music and K-pop.\nUpper Cascades Falls and Rock Garden Trail This trail is a joke. We decided to start with something light, but it turned out to be too easy. The path leading to the waterfall was pleasant, with small storyboards along the way, which I think are meant for kids. We reached the waterfall quickly, and while it was decent, it wasn\u0026rsquo;t very impressive. One reason could be that we didn\u0026rsquo;t exert much effort to get here, so we couldn\u0026rsquo;t fully appreciate the falls. We attempted to go down the waterfall, but it was too wet, and we were also surrounded by countless mosquitoes.\nHanging Rock Trail Then we hit to the hard-core offical trail. It should be one of the most popular trail in the area as it has the name of the park where we did get a chance to see the hanging rock.\nProbably only one thrid of the trail done, I told my firends we are almost there. It turned out there are many many more almost there to do. The climbing phrase was quite strenous with very high elevation gain. But when we reached the top, everything is worth it. There were much more to see besides the hanging rock. To be honest, many rocks were much better than the hanging rock.\nThis time I feel very brave and somehow not that afraid of the height. So I tried to jump on this awesome rock and sit down.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s also a great photo, but when you think about how it was taken, it becomes even greater. I was talking to a braver guy who was on the cliff, and I asked, \u0026ldquo;Do you want a photo from there?\u0026rdquo; He replied, \u0026ldquo;Sure, why not? Do you also want one?\u0026rdquo; I said, \u0026ldquo;Yeah, that would be great!\u0026rdquo;\nI feel a sense of closeness to nature when I step to the edge of the cliff, and in the tranquility of the surroundings, I can even feel my own heartbeat.\nMoores Knob Trail This is the most strenuous trail, but it offers the most astonishing view where you can enjoy a panorama of the entire area, including Pilot Mountain as shown in the photo. However, it is also a very challenging route, as it took us almost 3 hours to complete the entire trail round trip.\nHidden and Window Falls via Indian Creek Trail This was our last trail, and we clearly didn\u0026rsquo;t realize how tired our legs were before embarking on it. Since the trail led to waterfalls, it consistently descended, meaning the return journey involved constant uphill climbing. The waterfalls were more impressive than the first one we visited, but we were too exhausted to fully appreciate their beauty. However, sitting on a random rock and listening to the continuous yet varied sound of the waterfall was truly enjoyable. As I climbed back up, I could feel my legs burning. All in all, it was a satisfying final workout before heading to Charlotte for a delightful dinner.\nDay 2: Charlotte Carowinds Roller coaster rides I remember when I was a kid, I used to be extremely scared of roller coasters. Every time, it was my parents or someone else who would force me to go on the ride. I even experienced mouth inflammation right after one particularly fast ride. However, as I grew up, I no longer felt scared on roller coasters but instead started to enjoy the thrill and anticipation of the weightlessness experienced during the ride. That\u0026rsquo;s why I\u0026rsquo;m here, trying to go on as many roller coaster rides as possible.\nA fun fact about Carowinds in Charlotte is that it is located across two states, North Carolina and South Carolina. In the photo, you can see me standing with one foot in the north and the other in the south. It\u0026rsquo;s a unique experience to straddle the border between two states while enjoying the park.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s also great to see my roommate Dan from being afraid of the rides to take all the challenges.\nOne ride that I would never do again is the wooden roller coaster. When I was on the ride, the car was incredibly bumpy, to the point where I felt a discomfort in my brain and thought that some liquids might even come out.\nHaas F1 Team Headquater! On the way back, I happened to discover that the F1 Haas headquarters were located along the exact route. We didn\u0026rsquo;t even need to make a detour, so I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the entire office was closed because it was Sunday, but the moment I saw the Haas logo on the building, excitement surged through me and I felt a rush of enthusiasm.\n","date":"May 21, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-05-21-hanging-rock-state-park/","section":"Posts","summary":"A short but wonderful weekend road trip to Hanging Rock State Park and Carowinds amusement park.","title":"Hanging Rock \u0026 Charlotte Carowinds"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/formula-1/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Formula 1"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/movie/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"movie"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/movies/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Movies"},{"content":"The best movie about Formula 1 so far that introduces me to a hero.\nI haven\u0026rsquo;t enjoyed a movie this much in a long time. I don\u0026rsquo;t know when it started, but my perception of movies has become more skeptical, especially regarding the authenticity of storylines. I suppose after learning so many brutal truths about humanity through anthropology and political science classes, it has naturally become difficult for me to fully immerse myself in any fictional narratives. A few days ago, I went to see Marvel\u0026rsquo;s Guardians of the Galaxy 3, which was supposed to be enjoyable based on its high rating. However, I constantly found myself questioning the authenticity and rationality of the film and its plot development. The character and story development felt too abrupt and unsupported to be believable or emotionally engaging for me. Although I recognize that it\u0026rsquo;s a superhero movie and perhaps shouldn\u0026rsquo;t be scrutinized too closely, the lack of realism made it hard for me to engage. In short, I\u0026rsquo;m finding it increasingly difficult to enjoy fictional movies.\nYet, this movie has truly been an enjoyable experience for me. But to be fair, it is adapted from not only a true but miraculous story in the history of Formula 1. I have often heard the name Nikki Lauda as a young Formula 1 fan but never had the chance to get to know him. All I knew about him was a vague memory of his death in a race tragedy, which turned out to be untrue. On the contrary, he survived and returned to the grid in just six weeks after suffering severe burns all over his body.\nThis movie provides a genuine insight into the life of a real, courageous, and talented man with an immense understanding of the race and himself. Many of the details portrayed in the movie, such as the burn damage on his face, I initially thought were merely for dramatic effect, but they turned out to be true. His determination and courage were astounding, racing with blood on his face. I think that from now on, he will be my favorite Formula 1 driver of all time.\nAs for the movie itself, it is well-developed, and it was heartwarming to see how Niki\u0026rsquo;s character evolved through multiple storylines. He was born with one goal: to win the Formula 1 World Championship. However, he found love and eventually the happiness everyone craves, but at the same time, it proved detrimental to his unwavering dedication to Formula 1. It was particularly sentimental to me when he had all the flashbacks with his wife while racing in the last, yet most important, race of that season. He decided to stop racing due to the great risks involved in the heavy rain at the Japanese Grand Prix. He was strong enough to restart racing after enduring a six-week recovery experience from hell, but he was also strong enough to give up the most crucial race for the love of his wife and his own life. The championship is important, but the moment he felt the love from his wife and realized how she would feel and suffer from another potential serious injury, he backed off. This is the romance of an \u0026ldquo;ordinary-looking,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fearless\u0026rdquo; man.\nOverall, it is a great movie about a remarkable man in the F1 history.\nHappiness is your biggest enemy. It weakens you. Puts doubts in your mind. Suddenly you have something to lose.\n","date":"May 14, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-05-14-rush-movie-review/","section":"Posts","summary":"The best movie about Formula 1 so far that introduces me to a hero.","title":"Rush Movie Review"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/college/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"college"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/exam/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"exam"},{"content":"明天就是大二最后一场期末考试了，既然没有心情复习就来写写博客吧。\n回顾一下这学期上的四门课。\nDiscrete Math 因为自己并不擅长数学，但是计算机专业要求必须上一门离散数学的纯数学课，我为此从大一就开始苦恼应该如何安排我的课表，直到这一学期我才鼓起勇气来上这门数学课。也算是幸运，课程的难度有了改善，作业量也出乎意料地与往年相比变小了很多。但相对应的，自己从第一次期中考试之后就再也没有了认真努力的学习态度。我总是安慰自己这些晦涩难懂的证明、数论、图论对于我一个志在软件方面的学生来说没有任何实际价值，而事实也确实是如此，毕竟所学的东西从小到大无一例外在考完试的那一刻就全部忘记了。但再想一想，也许学习什么样的知识并不重要，重要的是锻炼自己学习的能力。无论喜欢与否，游有用与否，开心与否，能够掌握知识就是对于自己学习能力和适应能力的最好证明。但是，我确实是失败了。学的知识并不难，但不投入足够的时间也没有办法。\n尽管在这样的消极学习态度下，几次期中考试成绩也都还算可以。朋友送了我一个NASA的钥匙扣，用上面刻印的话来说，就是“Better than average”。但面对明早的期末考试和海量的图论知识，我可能真的要败下阵来了。\n会想和这门课有关的所有记忆，印象最深的竟是和朋友在每个期中考试前的深夜临时抱佛脚发奋图强5小时的时光。我们自嘲，如何如何没救了，也笑对方，如何如何在一些毫不相关的话题上。\n无论如何，总算是结束了这门课。收获也有，但不多。\nMarxism and Society 这节课算是我最喜欢的一门课了，但是如果用评价影视作品的话来说，确实有些高开低走。这里并不是指我的成绩，而是对课程的参与程度。犹记得前半个学期，每次课上都会被全新的概念所震撼，愈来愈认识到马克思笔下的共产主义和当今现实世界里的共产主义有着天壤之别，相对应的，资本主义也早已不是那些西方政治经济哲学著作里所描述的那个样子了。但我所相信的是，阶级斗争和不平等就是人类社会的残酷本质，无论在以前，现在还是未来。任何一个政府，任何所构造出来的意识形态，都是不值得托付一切去相信的。\n后半部分的课程更加侧重通过法国大革命的历史视角来阐释马克思理论里的各种概念。各种时间节点和党派人物名称确实让我晕头转向，再也没有了耳目一新的感觉。教授很厉害，但却是是自己的理解能力存在问题。\n总之我很开心自己能够选这门课，除了教授的观点，从同学的发言中也学到了很多。这一年是我世界观、政治观和人生观改变最大的一段时间，各种读物能够让我不断地打破重塑我原有的观点，这一点上，我是十分开心的。\n我愈加觉得自己是一个独立的观察者个体，而不是混杂在意识形态洪流里的那一滴无差异的水滴了。\nEarth and Climate Science 没有想到，这门课居然是我最喜欢的一门课了。主要是课上所举的例子都是我实实在在去过的地方。当我了解到尼亚加拉瀑布是如何形成的，亚利桑那州的大峡谷是如何演变而来的，板块运动如何决定了夏威夷群岛的地理位置，这种感觉真的很美妙。终于我感觉到自己在学习一些看得到摸得着的知识，关于地球，关于我们的大自然。\nWestern Political Philosophy 这门课太难了，但我确实学到了很多。自己之前从来没有拜读过任何西方哲学经典，而这节课一学期就让我们读完了Plato，Hobbes，Machiavelli，Locke，Rousseau等大家的著作。虽然是囫囵吞枣，却也让我大开眼界。很多他们的政治主张，和他们所在的世代息息相关。同时，这些主张在历史的长河之中依旧熠熠闪耀至今，着实是人类思想的掌上明珠。这门课的论文写作，尤其和我接触过的所有学术写作都不一样。不要你据理力争，竭尽全力阐述自己的观点，而是想清楚自己的逻辑弱点在哪里，如何去考虑到尽可能多的反驳可能性。甚至整节课，每个作者的作品，从宏观角度上来讲，都是在互相辩论。就如每个人对social contract的定义并不相同，对政府应有的角色和权利也各有千秋。虽然并不喜欢上课的过程，但是我很开心逼着自己学了这么多与科学精准毫不相关的更加有灵性的知识。真的很期待下学期的两门政治科学课：Intro to Terrorism \u0026amp; Intro to International Relations.\n","date":"May 3, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-05-03-half-way-there/","section":"Posts","summary":"明天就是大二最后一场期末考试了，既然没有心情复习就来写写博客吧。","title":"Half Way There"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/festival/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"festival"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/god/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"God"},{"content":"I\u0026rsquo;ve always been waiting for today.\nIt has been a remarkable journey of spiritual growth for me. I can still vividly recall last year\u0026rsquo;s Easter celebration, a time of rebirth for my Christian friends. At that time, I wondered if one day I too would be baptized, but I never imagined it would happen within a year. Yet, here I am now, having experienced a year filled with revelations and growth.\nEver since I made the decision to become a Christian, I eagerly anticipated my baptism. However, as the day approached, I felt nervous and uncertain about where my faith would lead me. I procrastinated writing my testimony because I wasn\u0026rsquo;t sure if I could craft a compelling piece for myself, others, and God. But on one magical night, after a headache from a long spring break drive, I decided to begin writing as I had promised a friend. I truly believe that God was with me throughout the process, guiding and inspiring me to share my story authentically.\nThe night before my baptism, I was preoccupied with a midterm paper for my political philosophy class. Although I felt relief upon finishing it, my nervousness about the baptism quickly resurfaced. A late-night conversation with a friend about my apprehension provided some comfort, but I still felt unsure about my decision.\nThe following day, everything changed. Despite only getting six hours of sleep, I woke up to have lunch with my church group. Their homemade dishes, reminiscent of my hometown cuisine, brought me immense joy and helped to ease my anxiety. The events of the day unfolded seamlessly, with worship songs further boosting my confidence and happiness before I shared my testimony. As I spoke, I saw many supportive friends in the audience, and I was overwhelmed by the love I felt from both God and the church community.\nEntering the pool and being reborn in Christ was a truly special moment for me. However, I believe it was the people, the events of the day, and everything that had transpired since my journey began that truly renewed me, both physically and spiritually. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me on my path to God, particularly those within the makenew community.\nThough I may not be the most talkative person and may not have forged deep relationships with everyone at the church, I know that they care for and pray for me. I am profoundly thankful for this wonderful group of people who have embraced me just as Christ embraces all of us.\nI recognize that I will face struggles in the future, but I now feel loved and supported by God. Amen!\nRead my full testimony here.\n","date":"April 9, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-04-09-my-baptism-on-easter.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"I\u0026rsquo;ve always been waiting for today.","title":"My baptism on Easter"},{"content":"Hoover Dam很震撼，但是这辈子不会再来Las Vegas了。\nHoover Dam 一大早在Grand Canyon Visitor Center稍作停留，我们便驱车赶往胡佛大坝。中途我们路过了66号公路上颇有名气的kingman小镇，我也终于品尝了一番In-N-Out Burger。之前没有在加州吃过，这回也算是弥补了一个遗憾。\nHoover Dam也是Nevada和Arizona的州界限，虽然现在是夏令时导致两个州时间一致，但是这种游走在两个时区之间的感觉非常奇特。我们在Visitor Center的博物馆和放映厅转了转，了解到了这是多么之伟大的一项奇迹工程。而整个大坝，也比我想象中的要复杂和更加强大。底部甚至有铁轨来运输物资，而上半部分则有密密麻麻的电网架设在两边的崖壁之间。\n从小便在历史书里经常听到胡佛大坝的名字，尤其是在讲罗斯福新政的时候，现在也算是见证了一部分历史。同时对我来说，亲身到访课本中描述的地方感觉非常棒。\nLas Vegas 本来我对这座城市抱有很多的幻想，虽然明知道这里一切都是纸醉金迷，但这里的“堕落”程度真的让我大开眼界。走在Strip，各种浮夸的建筑物真的让我感觉非常不自在。我们预定的餐厅就处在一个赌场里，穿行在暗无天日的赌场里更是让我喘不过气。尤其是看到乌泱一片的人群聚集在这里赌博，我发现自己还是无法接受这种娱乐。\n当然，我们预定的餐厅Yardbird非常好吃，Chicken Waffle和Smoked Ribs非常值得一试，也算是为整个旅行画上了一个圆满的句号。（当然在这里，就不要想着有任何性价比了）\n吃完饭，我们步行返回停车场，却被告知不可以从车进入的地方走下去，而我正是从那里出来的。我充满不解却只能另寻出路。我们在赌场里绕行了20分钟，硬是没有找到停车场，最后原路返回，才发现停车场是在另一个赌场酒店。最后我们甚至差点没有赶上航班。总之，在Las Vegas短暂的几个小时让我这辈子都不愿意再来到这个地方了。于我而言，地狱也就不过如此吧，纸醉金迷，堕落不堪。\n搭乘红眼航班，我们离开了这座罪之城。这趟旅行，有太多太多值得记录，值得回忆的瞬间。我知道我没有办法将它们一一记录下来，只希望以博客的形式，能保留一个念想，让我的记忆多那么一抹色彩。未来，可期。\n","date":"March 17, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-17-hoover-dam-las-vegas.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Hoover Dam很震撼，但是这辈子不会再来Las Vegas了。","title":"Hoover Dam \u0026 Las Vegas"},{"content":"大名鼎鼎的Grand Canyon，我终于来了。\n我们一路沿着Dessert View Drive进入园区，在很多overlook都停车驻足。我本以为这里的风景会和Canyonlands大同小异，但真的来到这里才意识到Grand一词的真正含义。连绵不绝的山谷和藏匿其中的Colorado River，构成了一幅这个蓝色星球上最为波澜壮阔的地貌景观画作。\n之后，我们乘坐shuttle参观了基本上South Rim所有的Overlook，能够看到的景色基本都差不多，但每一次都能够再次震撼到我。有一些观景点能够看到其间穿梭的Colorado River，非常的壮观。\n最后，我们在Yuki Point看了日落，也算是为National Park之旅画上一个圆满的句号。\n下一次来Grand Canyon，待春暖花开，我一定要徒步横穿整个峡谷！\n","date":"March 16, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-16-grand-canyon-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"大名鼎鼎的Grand Canyon，我终于来了。","title":"Grand Canyon National Park"},{"content":"今天没有National Park，却也是独一无二的美景。\nMonument Valley 昨晚到达Monument Valley已是深夜，预定的Premium View Cabin只能看到一片漆黑。但是早上很早起来看日出，确实非常壮观。远处几座巨石就像是古时候的神庙，巍然屹立不动，而太阳仿佛是神庙的陪衬。\n由于我们预约了Antelope Canyon的guided tour，为了避免迟到，我们只好速速吃完早餐，在蒙蒙细雨中启程了。\n说来好笑，整个旅程我都被时区所困惑。也建议各位来这里旅游，一定要算好时差。我们落地Las Vegas在Nevada，是Pacific Time。而Utah和Arizona都是Mountain Time，但是Arizona没有夏令时。更甚，Navajo原住民保留地在Arizona但是有夏令时。。。总之，我们差点因为这些时差问题导致旅行可能严重偏离原计划。\nAntelope Canyon 这里可能是摄影师的最爱，而我对于这里也有很高的期待。但说实话，我感觉照片里的这里比现实中的好看，尤其是在照相时加上一层温暖色滤镜。当然，也有可能是我们当时是阴天，阳光直射进峡谷的感觉并不明显。总的来说，还是非常奇特的地貌，值得一看。由于是原住民保留地，而且这里经常发洪水，必须购买guided tour门票，而且非常抢手。我们是提前四个月还没有抢到最佳的正午时间段。\n这里之所以被叫做羚羊谷是因为从一个特定角度仰视能够构成一幅心形的构图，仔细看便能看到羚羊的两个角。当导游向我们展示如何去拍这张照片的时候，众人都惊叹不已。\nGlenn Canyon Dam 羚羊谷包括这个大坝，都在page小镇附近。这里有一种小型hoover dam的感觉，而且水库水质非常清澈。周围的岩石也是非常神奇的材质，颜色和形态，说不定和羚羊谷是同一种岩石。\nHorseshoe Bend 这是我影响最深的景观之一。当你坐在悬崖边上，视觉上带来的冲击力非常强大。河水的180度转弯和中间冲刷形成的巨石给人一种强烈的反差感。距离上的反差，河水的动态和峡谷的静态之间的反差，令人无比震撼。\n总结 Page小镇真的是绝佳的自然探索目的地，周围的著名景点数不胜数。当然，位置非常偏僻，人生来过这里一次便足够了。\n","date":"March 15, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-15-antelope-canyon.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天没有National Park，却也是独一无二的美景。","title":"Antelope Canyon \u0026 Horseshoe Bend"},{"content":"离我们的驻地Moab小镇10分钟车程，便是以各种自然拱门而闻名的Arches National Park。\nPage小镇 昨晚从canyonlands参观完之后开车一个小时便到达了Moab小镇。整个小镇的旅游氛围很浓，毕竟是依傍周围两个著名的National Parks所建。整个小镇遍布各式各样的餐厅还有纪念品商店。不得不说在这里买纪念品确实比在园区内的Visitor Center购买方便实惠了很多。我们一行人绕着三四家纪念品店转了有足足两个小时，当然最后也心满意足地买到了超值的打折商品。我一直有收藏冰箱贴的习惯，每每到访一个地方，都会尽可能买一个冰箱贴，回到学校之后再贴在宿舍的冰箱上，也算是记录自己的足迹的一种方式。\n看日出 看日出，确实需要提前一个小时。从一片漆黑，到东方鱼肚白，到朝霞万千，再到阳光普照，只有提前早早到达观景点才能够把整个过程完美地感受到。不争气的云朵虽然挡住了日出，但我们也捕捉到了很震撼的日出画面，尤其是天刚蒙蒙亮的时候。\n另一个时间点是太阳已经升起来之后，金光照射在形态各异的巨石上，犹如金山。\n看日出的时候，我们遇见了一个老爷爷。他一个人坐在车里，我们刚到时便主动与我们寒暄。他说自己在这里已经一个多月了，每天都有走不完的trail和看不完的美景，着实令我非常羡慕。同时，老爷爷也说自己在这里是为了证实一个“理论”。他拍摄了很多镜头直对太阳的照片，由于反射而导致的光晕各种各样，而他认为那些光晕是外星人的足迹。他还给我展示了一些光晕和麦田怪圈的高度相似性。当然，我也就当轶事听过罢了。但再仔细想想，一个人能够为了自己相信的东西驱车数千里去寻找证据，我也很佩服。一是因为害怕，而是因为不想反驳，最终我只能不断以惊讶的语气附和结束了这段谈话。这也是一个很有趣的遭遇了。\nHiking 今天有很多hiking，但每一个都不是很长。最长的是最开始去Dedicate Arch，需要爬上爬下，但最后到达终点看到这独一无二的Arch也是非常值得。再一次感叹大自然的鬼斧神工。\nDedicate Arch Double Arch Balanced Rock 深夜驱车 晚上，我们开车前往Arizona的Monument Valley，和之前非常流行的益智游戏纪念碑谷同名。事实证明，这里的景色比游戏里的动画构图还要美轮美奂。\n当然，该发生的时候终于发生了。我收到了人生第一张speeding ticket。伸手不见五指的晚上，我们在一个小镇的加油站刚出来，我一脚油门提速便被警察叔叔盯上了。直到我注意到后视镜里有非常刺眼的警车灯在闪烁，便立即路边停车，拿出驾照，双手放在方向盘上。总之，还有点莫名的开心，毕竟也算是一个人生第一次了，当然超速行为是坚决不可取的，也算是给自己了一个教训。我遇到的警官还是非常友好的，拿了我的驾照便回到警车开罚单了。之后一切处理妥当，耐心告诉我如何交罚款还有上诉，便放我们走了。那个晚上，是我唯一一次没有压着限速开车。\n总结 Arches能给人以很大的视觉冲击力，各式各样的arch遍布整个园区。当然，感觉最主要的几个景点都打卡一遍，也没有下次再来的必要了，也许可以透过Arch的角度再看一次日出或者日落！\n","date":"March 14, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-14-arches-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"离我们的驻地Moab小镇10分钟车程，便是以各种自然拱门而闻名的Arches National Park。","title":"Arches National Park"},{"content":"开车的时候明显能感觉到，越北上，气温反而越高，路边的积雪已几乎没了踪影。\nTrails \u0026amp; Overlooks 在Canyonlands的行程比较轻松，并没有很多hikes，反而主要的观景点都是驱车可达。\nMesa Arch 之后我们来到了最负有盛名的Mesa Arch，很多人会在这里看日出，而太阳恰巧能够从桥洞里逐渐升起。由于这里距离我们的驻地酒店有60英里远，无法看到日出，但哪怕在此处驻足远眺，都不失为独一无二的体验。很神奇的是，拱门非常自然地把内外的景象分割而开，当我用肉眼去看的时候，内外给人以截然不同的观感体验。就像是看电影一样，里面是清晰的、细致的、动态的远方断断续续的峡谷，而拱门之外是一种氛围感，构成这个大千世界必不可少的蓝天白云还有旁边的怪石陪衬。这可能就是自然的聚焦吧。\nUpheavel Dome \u0026amp; Crater View 这可能是我毕生见过的第一个大小相当的陨石坑吧，内里的构造非常奇特，是类灰色的砂岩。也有理论说这是由于板块移动和长期风化所导致的。整个外形就像是白色山丘被黄土高山环绕，给人一种不真实感，似乎这并不是在地球能够看到的景象，更像是火星。\n总结 可能从照片看起来，很多的山丘景色都是千篇一律，但于我而言每一处都截然不同，就像是没有两片完全一致的树叶一样，每一个眺望点的景色，每一个canyonland，每一个峡谷都有其独特之处，我宁愿坐着静静看着它们一整天，从上至下从左至右捕捉到每一个细节。每一次，都是对大自然和造物主多一分崇拜。能够欣赏如此的美景，是我莫大的荣幸。希望下回有机会，能够深入峡谷底部的trail，去近距离置身于这份磅礴伟大之中，更好地感受自己的渺小。\n","date":"March 13, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-13-canyonlands-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"开车的时候明显能感觉到，越北上，气温反而越高，路边的积雪已几乎没了踪影。","title":"Canyonlands National Park"},{"content":"继续一路向北，前往Capitol Reef National Park\u0026hellip;\n在路上 同样的，这一路上的风景变幻莫测，驾车时我经常恍惚于自己深处何时何地，这里既有春季的生机盎然又有冬季的万物沉昏。\n到达 我们在这个园区就只在一个观景点有所停留，之后便是驾车横穿整个园区，其间各种形状成分各异的巨石山体尽收眼底，蔚为壮观。\n总结 Capital Reef我们并没有花费一整天驻足浏览，而是驱车经过，但是却领略到了很多形状迥异的山与石，下回有机会一定要在其中的trails中游走！\n","date":"March 13, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-13-capitol-reef-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"继续一路向北，前往Capitol Reef National Park\u0026hellip;","title":"Capitol Reef National Park"},{"content":"Zion之后，我们马不停蹄地赶往下一个人间绝美之境。\n赶往Bryce 从Zion到Bryce的三个小时车程里，我们遇见了太多大自然鬼斧神工的杰作，或是天气或事地形，变化之快之大无不让我们震撼。犹记得15分钟的车程里，我们经历了大晴天，小雨，冰雹，小冰雹，暴雨，大雪，同时公路两旁的景象也随之不断变化，遇到的麋鹿更是数不胜数。\n到达 到了Bryce之后，我们才发现由于过高的积雪，整个园区除了开头的3mile，后面的路全部都关闭了。我们甚至看到导航的那条路彻底被大雪所覆盖，足足有比肩高的积雪覆盖，与雪地无异。当然，万幸的是我们还可以去到Sunrise Point纵览整个峡谷的美景和日落。雪白的积雪和独特的橘红色浑然天成的岩石交相辉映，这幅美景在这个地球上都是独一无二的存在。在去往观景点的时候，由于trail全部被厚厚的积雪埋住了，我们必须沿着前人的脚步行进。同行的朋友猜到了一块新的区域，随即便被还未成形凝固的积雪陷了进去，足足有半米深。\n日出 第二天一大早我们便起来看日出，由于没有提前做好功课，不知道日出时间前一小时开始才是最佳看日出时间，当日的云朵也没有消散，我们不幸中的万幸赶上了最后一抹朝霞。\n总结 不凑巧，因为连着两天大雪被覆盖，园区并没有完全开放。但也正是因为厚厚的积雪，让我们领略到了别样的风光，并不能说有任何遗憾，只能说人生必回二次重游这里。下一次，一定要准备好装备沿着trail深入峡谷内部，并且有机会的话看一场完完整整的光影逐渐延续至整个峡谷的日出！\n","date":"March 12, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-12-bryce-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Zion之后，我们马不停蹄地赶往下一个人间绝美之境。","title":"Bryce Canyon National Park"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/utah/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Utah"},{"content":"转眼间已经20岁了。\n春假的第一天，也是自己20岁的生日过后的第一天，也是自己能够合法在大租车行租车的第一天，我便踏上了旅行的第一程，也算是给自己一份特别的生日礼物吧。\n奔赴目的地 我们乘着RDU最早一班的直飞航班抵达了LAS Vegas Airport，由于航班略微延误加上租车等车延误，真正开始Utah Road trip之旅已是上午十二点，比预计的时间晚了整整两个小时。当然，计划赶不上变化，我们能做的也就是马不停蹄地直奔Zion National Park。\n路上罕见地遇到了堵车，为了打发时间，我摇下窗户，像一个老司机一样手耷拉在窗户上，尽情感受内华达还算温情的阳光沐浴。我把音乐声音调到最大，Take Me Home, Country Roads响彻整个车里，伴随着的还有卫龙Chinese Snacks独一无二的辛辣气味。一个没开过几次车的老司机，吃着中国的辣条，在内华达和犹他州的交界处肆意歌唱歌词里的west Virgina，别是一般荒唐的尽兴。一路上我们看到了非常多奇特的地质景观，每每经过都叹为观止，殊不知这可能是未来一周旅行中最平淡的景观了。\nTrails 到了Zion NP之后，天气非常不明朗，厚厚的乌云挡住了一切阳光，却裹挟着冰雹和雨水降临。当我们刚把车在Visitor Center停好，便遭遇了一股强烈但是短暂的冰雹。之后是连绵不断的中雨，而我们决定做shuttle bus逛几个trails，哪怕天公不作美，我们毕竟已经到了这里。\n接着我们走到了Par‘us Trail，也算是非常popular的一个trail，在峡谷地势较缓的地方穿行。两岸的景观非常奇特，尤其是云非常地低，而且有些云转瞬既逝，于是就有了我“吹”云的照片。\nAngels Landing 这个trail被誉为全北美最危险的trail之一，因为相当于是在悬崖之间行走，去往只有天使才能够到达的顶峰。我们第二天一大早便启程前往，由于温度较低而且前几天有降雨降雪，我们提前租好了要用的spikes套在鞋上来增强抓地力。最后事实证明，没有这些增强摩擦力的铰链，根本无法完成这个trail。\n主观感觉上不到一个半小时我们就达到了overlook，算是angels landing最危险部分的出口处。整个路上充满了之字形山路，当站在山顶向下望来来回回的山路，也是别为壮观。\n紧接着便开始了真正的攀登，甚至还没有熟悉绳索的冰凉程度，绳索就不见了。取而代之的是在一个斜面倾斜着身体缓慢前进到大约15m开外的有绳索地带。最开始这一部分，是我认为整个trail最危险的地方了。一是刚刚开始便失去了绳索的帮助，而是坡度确实不容小觑。之后，便是抓着绳索，在极窄的栈道上攀爬行走。由于栈道上布满了冰雪，每次我都尽可能确保鞋底的钉子彻底扎入冰中之后再借力进行下一步。\n并没有想象中的吃力，我们便抵达了顶峰。真的是会当凌绝顶，一览众山小。同样的，这种山峰群立带来的纵深感和大自然的磅礴之气只有切身实地才能够感受到。\n我在顶峰找了一个没有那么陡峭的岩石块坐下，静静享受眼前这幅一生难遇的美景在眼前无限展开。大自然的鬼斧神工愈加让我认识到我的渺小，每每想到这里，一切烦恼与压力便释怀了。\n下山的路比上山要难多了，尤其是面对冰雪堆积。尤记得在一段小下坡，全部充满了积雪，根本没有可以落脚的地方。前方的朋友让我滑下来，我便一股脑坐在雪上像滑雪橇一样滑了下去，结果才意识到无法控制自己的速度。幸好前方的朋友在距离悬崖不到一米的地方把我拦了下来，否则后果不堪设想。当然，当我站起来的时候，已经完全感觉不到自己的屁股了。\n总结 从去年12月份我了解到angels landing，便心心念念想着一定要征服这个trail。到今天终于完成了目标甚是开心，尤其是在冰雪情况下我们依旧登顶成功，这可能是我这辈子距离攀登珠峰最近的体验了。当然，这个trail并没有我想象中的长和难，相比在Shenandoah的old rag，这个对于体力和胆量上的要求都不算高。当然Zion NP整体来看非常值得探索，必定要在夏天再来一次完成涉水步道和更多更多的探险！\n","date":"March 11, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-11-zion-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"转眼间已经20岁了。","title":"Zion National Park"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/history/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"history"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/holiday/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"holiday"},{"content":"This semester has been surprisingly long, in a positive sense.\nThis might be the first time I could sit down and begin typing my blog post during a Monday night. I just finished running 10km on a treadmill and am feeling really good right now to write something down.\nThe semester has been quite long for me. Last semester passed in a blink of the eye while this semester I have experienced so much. By experiencing, I mean mostly emotionally and things happened in my head. For example, I have more responsibilities. Every week I am thinking about how to make sure APO brothers show up to the weekly service events I coordinated. It has proven that my bugging all the time works very well and a decent number of people showed up every time. The moment where more-than-expected people showed up to my events, I felt a strong sense of achievement and mostly happiness. This has been my source of motivations to fulfil my Service VP responsibilities. Apart from that, I was trying to date a girl which didn\u0026rsquo;t end up very well but costs tremendous mental energy. However, I finally have been through the experience once. It was great to get to partially to know a girl and get a better understanding of love. The ordeal has provided clarity to me, and even the most unremarkable and implausible romance plots in movies now appear plausible and sensible.\nClasses I very much enjoyed all the classes I am taking, of course except the discrete math class. My favorable class would definitely be Marxism and Society, which I decided to take out of purely curiosity. The professor was extremely good at explaining Marx\u0026rsquo;s pieces and all the esoteric concepts. To be honest, I didn\u0026rsquo;t really do the readings but every time he breaks down everything in such an organic and logical way. Mostly importantly, I got a full score on the first midterm! I know it was not a hard core midterm but I at least prove to myself that I am capable of learning something not cs. Reflecting upon the class, I realize I enjoy absorbing all the unique views and ideology proposed by Marx. Whether feasible or not, it is intriguing to get to know his theories. Admittedly, my classmates are way more smarter and insightful than me. Sometimes I could not even understand their speaking in the class. But overall it\u0026rsquo;s great to simply be with them and be exposed to a distinctive academic environment.\nSimilarly, my Intro to Political Philosophy class provides another whole different perspective which ironically Marx refutes about. Reading pieces from Plato, Socrates, Hobbes, Machiavelli was such a fun journey, even though it was painful when composing an academically sound paper to submit. I particularly like Machiavelli\u0026rsquo;s views and his book The Prince. Most things he stated is so true given the current political dynamics of the world.\nEarth and Ocean Science is not bad at all. The professor is really passionate about his teaching and makes the lecture very engaging. I guess my satisfaction of this class definitely partially comes from my obsession with hiking.\nSummer plan Initially, it was challenging for me to come to terms with the possibility of not securing a genuine internship for the summer. However, after speaking with several friends, including those who have landed fantastic internships and those who have not, I began to feel a sense of relief about the situation. For now, I am planning to go to Berlin for a study abroad program and then come back to campus for a full-time software engineer job in a lab. However, I am still not sure if I could do both because of the time constraints. If this works out, I might even be able to go to an F1 race in Austria after my Berlin program!\nUpdates on my website In addition to creating a night-mode option for my blog website and adding more content to haojin.li, I have achieved a long-standing goal by finally purchasing the domain lihaojin.com after waiting for three years. Plus, I have configured the GitHub actions to automatically build and deploy both my blog and haojin.li to my servers located in both China and the United States. Despite how it may sound, I am genuinely thrilled to have made these improvements.\n","date":"February 21, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-02-21-one-third-passed.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"This semester has been surprisingly long, in a positive sense.","title":"One third passed"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/project/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"project"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/school/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"school"},{"content":"新学期开始了。\n很久没有尝试用中文再去记录一些东西，明显得感觉到自己的写作功底下降了不止一些。有时候甚至会忘记一些中文字的写法，想起来着实惭愧。\n不同于高中，我反而很期待大学的每次开学，无论假期有多么的无忧无虑，开学总是我向往的。一是因为能够再见到朋友们，叙叙旧。开学几天和朋友们寒暄总是最有趣的，因为每个人的假期都十分不同，有去旅游的，回家的，甚至还有待在学校做实验的，无论如何我都能感慨万千。二是可以在全新的课程里认识一群新的朋友，新的教授。尤其是这学期的选课，作为计算机专业，我选了两门政治科学，一门计算机和一门用来满足毕业需要的地质学课。我最期待的就是两门政治科学：马克思主义和社会还有政治哲学入门。上学期中国包括世界范围发生的运动彻底改变了我对世界，对政治，对自己的理解，我认为这两门课能够让我更加保持清醒，保持“痛苦”。如果能够坚持得下来，甚至可以兼修政治科学。\n自己身边的朋友，大多数都是计算机或者理科专业，和他们聊天和交流是一种感觉。走进政治课堂，认识新的朋友，和他们沟通交流又是截然不同的一种氛围。并不是说孰好孰坏，但明显两类人是以不同的视角了解这个世界，而我很珍惜这样的机会，让自己能够多方面地汲取知识，了解这个世界。\n开学三周了，至少到现在，比上学期自律了很多。很少出现一个午觉睡过了整个下午的情况，反而因为恰当的课程时间安排，我最懒惰的时间总是正好是上课时间，正好抵消了我自己的惰性。同时，这学期的课程基本都需要签到，对我而言起到了非常积极的作用。同时，我才发现每门课凑巧都有自己认识的朋友，互相促进总是好的。\n除了课业之外，我还在想办法找夏天的实习机会。说实话，处在放弃的边缘。或许是因为经济大环境不好，抑或是自己还不够努力，到现在为止的结果却是无法令人满意。我在考虑学校的柏林留学项目，或者待在学校再实习一年，总之不会回国。我觉得父母说的有道理，趁着年轻有机会，多出去走走看看，哪怕旅游也比呆在家里有意义得多。\n当然，这学期成为了fraternity的service vp，自己也很开心能够成为exec的一员。协调沟通所有的volunteer活动却是很繁琐，但当我看到很多成员都来参加活动的时候，那种成就感是难以言喻的。帮助别人确实能够给自己带来极大的快乐和幸福感。\n最近还有些为情所困，但也正因这个契机，让我更看清楚了自己在一段亲密关系里是一个什么样的角色，我想成为什么样的角色，我期望对方是什么样的角色。同时，自己也确实意识到寻求帮助的重要性，当局者迷，旁观者清让我深有体会。很多朋友对于此事给予了我很多帮助，也让我意识到自己在这个方面还是一个连蹒跚学步都算不上的婴儿，需要多经历，不怕失败。无论结果如何，对我而言都学到了很多，我也相信这是一种启示，让我至少尝试去和别人建立更深的关系。\n对于这个学期，没有过多的展望，只想活好每一天，就像之前的每一天一样，不虚度光阴，即为幸福。\n祝好。\n","date":"January 28, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-01-28-new-semester.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"新学期开始了。","title":"New semester"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/canada/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Canada"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/mexico/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Mexico"},{"content":"Well yes I flew all the way from the far north to the far south\u0026hellip;\nToronto to be continued Toronto is my friend\u0026rsquo;s base and we started our road trip from here while I didn\u0026rsquo;t have enough time to fully explore the city before the road trip. Therefore, after coming back from Montreal and Ottawa, I spent almost a week wandering in the city. I basically visited all the must-go places here in Toronto.\nWe bought a ferry ticket to one of the island in the Lake Ontario to get the best view of the city skyline. It was freezing cold as expected but the view was amazing. We even stayed for more than two hours waiting for the night view of this charming city.\nAfter that, of course I need to go up to the CN tower to see the night view from another perspective. I\u0026rsquo;ve been once here when I was a elementary school kid coming here for a math competition during Summer 2015. That time was daytime while this time I am able to do it at night. As the highest observatory in North America, it is simply stunning. However, it\u0026rsquo;s definitely not worth it to purchase the extra pricy ticket to the Skypod which is 100m higher than the main observatory because you pretty much see the exact same view even given a huge elevation gain.\nNiagara Falls We also drove to Niagara Falls and stayed there for a night. I\u0026rsquo;ve also been here the last time during the summer and the same got the chance to appreciate the mighty nature once more from a whole new perspective of winter.\nDuring the night, there were spotlight for the falls and it was astonishing. Even though we were expecting the entire falls to be frozen, it wasn\u0026rsquo;t due to a unexpectedly above freezing point temperature. That being said, it was still amazing to see the spotlight combined with the living falls. It was also great as the spotlight changed its color in a dynamic way.\nThe daytime Niagara Falls is not as pretty as night\u0026rsquo;s but still worth visiting. I even found the position to make a time travel photos.\nWhy did I decide also to go to Mexico? It was not on my radar in the very beginning. However, the friend I planed to visit in Toronto proposed the idea and magically he sorted everything out back in early October. Why not then? I thought it would be really cool to experience both the far north and south, the hottest and the coldest within one winter break so I just did it.\nXCARET The Cancun trip was simple to tell as it was simply amazing and I had my best hotel and park experience at XCARET. I would\u0026rsquo;ve bought the autobiography book XUEÑOS by XCARET founder Miguel Quintana Pali if I knew how to read Spanish. I was shocked by how beautiful, naturally preserved, friendly all the parks are.\nThat being said, I felt really guilty enjoying all these overly luxury experience. I felt thankful to the friend who made all these happen and brought this wonderful experience but in the meantime myself would definitely choose more economical way to enjoy the vacation here as I do not believe myself deserve this kind of services and material comforts. I would definitely come back with the family or friends I love but with a more reasonable lodging environment. The Luxury is once-in-a-lifetime and is already enough for me.\nAnd that\u0026rsquo;s my winter break. Now it\u0026rsquo;s time to start a new journey with God\u0026rsquo;s Grace\u0026hellip;\n","date":"January 8, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-01-08-from-toronto-to-cancun.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Well yes I flew all the way from the far north to the far south\u0026hellip;","title":"Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Cancun!"},{"content":"So here I am in Canada.\nI always wanted to come back to Canada again after my miserable last visit that I lost all my checked-in luggage due to a mistake at the layover. However, it didn\u0026rsquo;t stop me from experiencing and appreciating this beautiful country.\nI decided to go there during the winter break mainly because one of my old friend who is in University of Toronto now invited me during the summer. It took a bit efforts for me to get the visa but everything sorted out quickly after that thanks to the help of my friend.\nI know it is not the best time to visit this country as it is freezing cold but I still wanted to go simply for curiosity. At least, there will be much fewer visitors everywhere I go.\nToronto I only spent a day in Toronto, catching up with high school friends mainly. I was really excited to see how they have changed since the last time I saw them was almost 2 years ago. It turned out we never changed. The moment I met them, I felt like going back time to high school, when we dedicated hundreds of hours in VEX robotics together, complaining, debating, practicing, team-working. I would say that is certainly the highlight of my high school life, even plus my middle school time.\nOne of the friend, who I never thought we could be friend, became really close friend with me, at least by my definition. We are just like the people in completely two different world, yet we get along really well. With this reunion, I enjoyed talking to him very much with nonsense jokes and gossips about our high school.\nIt was a bit sad when I realized there is not a certain next time about when we will meet again. However I do know we care about each other and wish each other the best of the best. 君子之交淡如水。\nThe only agenda for the visitor part is the Royal Ontario Museum, which I personally don\u0026rsquo;t really like. There is definitely historical significant exhibits inside but they were really fragmented and scattered in my opinion. Therefore for museum rookie like me, I cannot grasp the full beauty and significance of the museum. After all, it is a decent visit while hanging out with friends a bit.\nMontreal I knew nothing about Montreal. I learned from my friend that the entire province of Quebec is speaking French and all the road signs are only in French. I literally became illiteracy over there but didn\u0026rsquo;t prevent me from experiencing the culture and the city.\nIt is one of the best cities I\u0026rsquo;ve ever visited. The downtown area is full of the vibe of arts and the french romantics. It was having snowstorm when we arrived which I never saw before. A terrible weather for others surprisingly became a first-time experience for me. I very much enjoyed the snow during the first day. Sliding and playing snow on the street was so much fun for me just like a kid.\nFood The food is amazing here. We had some great Spanish, French and Chinese food here. Besides Chinese food, the other two exotic cuisine were far better than my expectations. Indeed they look really fancy, but they tasted really well and you can actually get enough to eat at a reasonable price.\nSome of the restaurants also have great vibes with dimmed light and special seat layouts. Frankly, I am never a foodie especially during the trip as I care more about the cultures and the places we go. However, I do have a great impression on the food culture here.\nF1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve! I\u0026rsquo;ve always been a huge fan of Formula One and here we go! This is the first circuit I\u0026rsquo;ve been to and it was amazing even at a temperature of -16 degree. I felt extremely excited when walking through the starting grids and the pit lane where I saw on the TV every time with awesome formula one cars passing by.\nBiodôme Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal Old Port Mount Royal Ottawa It is also a charming capital with less crowds compared to Toronto and Montreal. We spent a day and a night here with a long walk around the downtown area.\nParliament Rideau Canal Ottawa locks ","date":"December 27, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-12-27-toronto-montreal-ottawa.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"So here I am in Canada.","title":"Toronto-Montreal-Ottawa Road Trip"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/hangout/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"hangout"},{"content":"It has been a bittersweet semester with so many things happening out of control in an unexpected way.\nAlways, the frequency that I update my blog to some extent could represent my mood during a specific period of time. For example, during last year at this time, I was stressed out with tons of college applications happening on. Apparently, I got into the same situation again with hundreds of internship applications to send out, wait, and be rejected. Apart from that, the classes I took this semester has played a huge role in a huge shift of my value, political understandings and my world view, which might have already changed my life entirely.\nI wouldn\u0026rsquo;t say it was a better nor worse semester compared to my freshman year. Objectively, I participated in fewer events, clubs and socials while subjectively speaking I learned and grew more internally.\nI could not really have a comprehensive rewind of my entire semester yet there are always something I would never forget and pop up instantly while I am writing this.\nAPO Since I pledged last Spring at APO with a super random motivation that a Duke alum recommended me to try it out, I have been much more involved and interested in the organization as I thought I would be. I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t say it is the most important or valuable experience I have, but somehow it leaves to the end after I quitted so many clubs. I simply enjoy being here and doing volunteering works with other Duke students. It might because partially I would like to repay my \u0026ldquo;guilt\u0026rdquo; that I had not participated enough services back in high school.\nThe most unforgettable service event I had this semester was a baseball game for children with special needs. As the Service Chair, it was the first event that I coordinated individually without the help from the Service VP. I was worried about nobody would show up to the event while it turned out to be around 10 people with me bugging everyone within the organization. I was really excited to see so many people coming to the event I coordinated, and most importantly brought happiness to those lovely children.\nIn the end of the semester, I was elected to be the Service VP, which means it is time for me to take all the responsibilities of coordinating all kinds of service events. It is a time-consuming works but at the same time it is a well-rewarding job. One of the main side work I have for this winter break is to sort out everything for next semester before it begins. And frankly, I am ready and take it seriously to make sure everything is going to work smoothly in the next semester.\nRecruitment Well, it is tough. I have nothing to say but frustrations. I considered myself well-prepared in the very beginning of the semester and applied countless jobs with such confidence that I would stand out from other candidates. However, things always happen differently. I began to be stressed out, seeing people around me getting so many awesome job opportunities. It reminds me of the last year when I applied for colleges. They gave me the same level of mental burdens and physical fatigues.\nAnyway, my expectation began to shift. Still, I have the backup plan to work for the OIT office on FixIt for the next summer or to go to the bootcamp and study abroad opportunity in Cape Town which many people consider as a scam while I believe it is the best fit for me as I love traveling and see different things all across the world.\nAnother main task for the winter is be more prepared and apply more companies, which I will try my best and hope for the best for.\nMy world view shifted I have so much to say regarding this. In the classic sci-fi movie The Matrix, the protagonist was asked to choose between the blue pill (Reality) and the red one (Conceived world). I was facing the same choice this semester and I chose the blue pill by accident which was extremely painful and disturbing for me to confront with all the cruel truth.\nIt all starts with the trip to Ashvile. I was debating with my friends about the party. I believed in my country and the party to bring the best for the people even given so many disrupted misinformation from the western media. However, I could not rebuttal almost every of his arguments.\nThen, in two humanity classes that I took: Migrant China and Comparative Approach to Global Issues, I learned about the concept of \u0026ldquo;imagined community\u0026rdquo; and directly see the life of Chinese migrant workers from the bottom working class through the lens of documentary and so many academic literatures. I was more and more astonished and shocked with more lectures going on. Moreover, as the social movement happening in China, everything add together significantly complicated my views on myself, my country and the world.\nI couldn\u0026rsquo;t say much or do much about this for now but I do understand one lesson: China is not a superior country compared to US or any countries in the world. Rather, they are inheritly equally problematic.\nA more tangible change for myself is I suddenly realized the significance of liberal arts education and decided to pursue a BA (currently considering political science) besides BS in computer science. Since I do believe science teaches me modern techniques and equips me with powerful knowledge that gives me more and more confidence while learning deeper. On the other hand, social sciences and humanities teaches me all the hard truth and evil appearance. It forces me to take the blue pill and let me confront with everything. I could not escape. I became destablized but a much broader understanding of the world, the real world. This is something I really want to do in my college years even it is hard, and might be useless since it wouldn\u0026rsquo;t help me in any utilitarian point of view. In a nutshell, I want to be knowledgeable rather than ignorant although ignorance is such a great blessing which rules my life for 19 years.\nMakeNew This is my first semester after becoming a Christian. To many extents, I feel more connected with God and my sins. God is showing everything to me at the right moment while letting me to digest and reflect on. I feel extremely grateful and warm with makenew friends all around me. I started to understand the meaning of the church and how kind, selfless, powerful, loving, holy Jesus is. I know God is going to give me more and I will take all to repent. Life is not simply about being a good man. Rather, it is about acknowledging my earthly limitations and striving for the heavenly fruits.\nHiking I just realized how much I love hiking. I planned out my first ever entire hiking trip to Shenandoah National Park and drove 700 miles within 3 days. Nature empowers me so much that I can\u0026rsquo;t help exploring it as much as I can.\nFor the spring semester, I am going to the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah plus Great Canyon NP with so much excitement in my heart. Also, I found one of my goal of life: finishing the 2k miles Appalachian Trails.\n","date":"December 20, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-12-20-my-sophomore-fall.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It has been a bittersweet semester with so many things happening out of control in an unexpected way.","title":"My sophomore Fall"},{"content":"It was my first ever self-planed hiking roadtrip which turned out to be amazing ever since the very beginning.\nI\u0026rsquo;ve always been a huge fan of the song Take me home, country road by John Denver. Every friend of mine knows how much I\u0026rsquo;d love to sing this song for no reason randomly. And it would be great to discover all the places mentioned in the lyrics, which is the one and only reason I planned out this Shenandoah trip. \u0026ldquo;Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River~\u0026rdquo;\nI started planning a month ahead in order to book the best hotel and I was simply excited about it since a long time ago. And it turned out all my plannings were necessary and actually helped us a lot on the way because of my familiarity of the park.\nDay 1 Hikes \u0026amp; Sunset \u0026amp; Stargazing We set off from Duke at around 7 and wasted 2 hours on breakfast that we hadn\u0026rsquo;t left Durham by 8:30am. I was a bit reckless during the frist few hours driving since I never drove in North Carolina but I got used to it very quick. Since we were going to the South entrance of the Park which is along the Blue Ridge Parkway, mainly all the road we drove were state roads instead of faster interstates. Nevertheless, it was another kind of enjoyment while you could see the vast ranches with cows, horses and sheep on the way. What\u0026rsquo;s more, I got a legitimate reason to loop Take me home, country road !\nWe arrived around noon and started our first hike which is called Black Rock. It was a short warm-up trail but with unique piles of piles of rocks in the end of the trail. We climbed to the top of the rock overlooking the mountains.\nOur second trail is Doyles River Falls which is a bit strenuous with great elevations ups and downs. There are upper and lower two falls and are definitely worth visiting.\nThe sunset was much earlier than we thought. After the second hike, we had half an hour to find a overlook for sunset. Indeed, it took us exactly half an hour to find a perfect outlook. This was the best sunset I had ever seen before. Because of the elevation, we were able to see the entire skyline without any obstructions. The wideness and the richness of the color layers of the sunset was beyond amazing.\nThe stargazing was also amazing as we also saw a lot of deers at night in the park. It was freezing cold but I was able to see three fleeting but shining shooting starts which is all I wanted.\nDay 2 6-hour trail \u0026amp; Bonfire This day we mainly got one event: climb a mountain along a 6-hour strenuous trail. I never did such a long trail before and I was excited to see how it began. The trail is called Old Rag and is the highest rating trail within the park. The first part of the trail is classic winding some trails which was ok but still takes us at least two hours. We were able to reach a high overlook to see the ranch and mountains in the same frame which was simply marvellous.\nThe second part was quite challenging but interesting. It was all about rock scrambles. We were literally rock climbing but in a different way.\nThen we arrived at the top of the mountain. IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN TOP. I was able to approach a cliff which really scared me but gave me a once in a life time view of the nature.\nThe last part of the trail was actually the hardest part. After reaching the top, going back to the beginning is hard since the goal was already accomplished. It took us longer for the come-back trail compared with climbing up. However, it was a great experience that we all managed to push ourselves to the limit.\nThis trail inspired me to take on more difficult trails in the future which I am going to do during the Spring Break and my life.\nThe last thing we did was bonfire at night. It was miraculously better than I thought with no one having prior knowledge of lighting a fire with woods. We ended up cheating using some chemical liquids but the fire was amazing. With my favorite songs from the speaker, I enjoyed the moment so much.\nDay 3 Luray Caverns \u0026amp; Skyline Drive We went to a world-famous Caverns in the town of Luray that we lived in. The caverns was much larger than I thought and was definitely worth visiting even you are not interested in caverns in the first place. The most astonishing view for me is the reflection of reef in the water. It looks exactly like two real reefs at the top and the bottom respectively.\nIn the afternoon, we continued to drive on the rest of the Skyline Drive and stopped by a few overlooks to appreciate this great landscape gifted by the nature.\nAll in all this is one of the best roadtrip I have ever had and I do find I have a great passion in hiking. I always put all my enthusiasm into planning which I believe I am a good planner. I would love these kind of trips happening more and more. If you do read until here, please let me know if you are interested in any roadtrip with me if you are also a fan of either hiking or just simply nature. I promise I will be the best guide you find (exempted from legal liability though haha).\n","date":"November 25, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-11-25-shenandoah-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It was my first ever self-planed hiking roadtrip which turned out to be amazing ever since the very beginning.","title":"Shenandoah National Park"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/food/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"food"},{"content":"Wooooo summer can\u0026rsquo;t be better.\nSince last post, I set off to California for a 23 days vacation. I was beyond thrilled to start the journey and also beyond excited to move forward for the new semester as a sophomore.\nI remembered it was such a long flight flying over there with one layover. I could not wait to see all my friends who I haven\u0026rsquo;t seen for an entire year. Shortly after my arrival, I drove the car we just rented to pick up the last friend who were coming by train. That was my first time officially driving in US and I didn\u0026rsquo;t even realize how to use the foot brake. It took me a while to figure out stopping the alarm from beeping. The night was quite creepy that most roads were closed which were supposed to lead to the train station. Three of us just on the car, happily joking about each other. The moment we successfully found the spot and greet our last friend, it was such a defining moment for our trip. No tears, no dramas but purely happiness of each and every one of us.\nWe started to explore the city of Irvine, which is indeed very nice. I had countless great Chinese food that I believe are even better than actually China\u0026rsquo;s. Admittedly, they are quite expensive but it was time to spend some money and gain some enjoyment from the delicious food. I never really had any non-Chinese restaurant as I did realize that I have a very typical \u0026ldquo;Chinese stomachache\u0026rdquo;. All exotic food are just for fun experience and Chinese food are in effect the food for life.\nWhat\u0026rsquo;s more, we went to all-you-can-imagine beaches in California. I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t say they are better than those of east coasts\u0026rsquo; but I did get a chance to watch fabulous sunset along the coast. The light, the dark and the shade during the dusk were amazing in all means. The famous 17 miles drive also amazed me with how azure the ocean is and how plentiful the layers of ocean are. It was such a pleasure to drive along this famous road.\nTalking about the most unforgettable memory from the trip, it must be the entire clear Milky Way with numerous stars in the sky above Sequoia National Park \u0026amp; Kings Canyon. I had never seen that many stars and that kind of sky in my entire life. It was mind blowing. I ended up driving back around 10 and it was dark and scary on the winding mountain roads where not even one car passed by for 50 miles.\nInspired by one of my friend, I became much more adventurous during the trip. I climbed up to the top of the Yosemite Lower Fall, dived into the cold water with normal shirts and shorts. I enjoyed it very much. Also inspired by another friend, the greatness of the nature always reminds me of how great and powerful our God is.\nThere are also Humanistic elements along the coast. Solvang, Hearst Castle, Salinas, San Diego they are all great cities / towns that bring joys.\nApart from what I have seen , I also grew in terms of essential life skills. Driving over 2000 miles, handling all housekeeping stuff myself, plan everything on my own, these are all invaluable experiences that cultivate how I interact with the world and be what kind of person.\nA strange feeling I have for the trip is that I not really miss it or wish it could be longer since I do have had everything that can have. I am fulfilled in terms of this matter and won\u0026rsquo;t regret on anything.\nAlso I realize I do love the suburb living styles just as Durham area. I hate SF, LA very much and won\u0026rsquo;t even consider living near those mega cities if given a choice.\nAlright, it\u0026rsquo;s time to kick off a new semester and embrace new challenges in academia, life, work and faith.\n","date":"August 29, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-08-28-summer-done.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Wooooo summer can\u0026rsquo;t be better.","title":"Summer done!"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/coding/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"coding"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/java/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"java"},{"content":"The flight to California is just to long to do anything. So why not wrapping up my summer so far.\nLess than a month until the next school year. Looking back at the past three months, I have accimplished and grown so much that I would never imagine before everything started.\nThe main part of this summer is definitely code plus. I learned so much over the course of 10 weeks. I never built any app or any comprehensive project that could be used for actual users and most of them were just a single program that takes certain inputs and calculates outputs as demanded. FixIt is an actual web application that Duke people could use in the future. I am also very grateful for all the people I met through Code+, who I hanged out with every weekend and karoake all day long. That was such a great experience for me. More than that, Code+ is an actual full-time job that provides me an invaluable opportunity to take a glimpse of what does it look like to work in tech field. I would say it could not be better. I am very determined that software engineer is what I want to be in the future and I dreadfully enjoyed the entire coding and developing process. One core thing I learned from this work is definitely communications and collaborations with teammates, sponsors and stakeholders. To be honest, it was not a very pleasant experience working with some of my collegues but because of their unwillingness to get things done, I got a lot of things done and learned frontend, backend, devops and product design/management which are a lot of stuff to learn in 10 weeks. Thus, in the future, I plan to keep working on the project to put it into production to make impacts on the Duke community.\nThis summer, I genuinely feel fruitful in terms of what I have gained. Besides technical skills and career goals, I have grown spiritually. I believe it\u0026rsquo;s God\u0026rsquo;s will to let me spend the summer with Makenew and let them guide me on my path to faith. I am still confused, scared and self-centered, but I know what is the truth and I have the willingness to move forward to be closer to God and confront my sins.\nAlso leetcoding is becoming a habit for me now. I am very looking forward to the recruitment season and hope I could have the offer I want. Especially when one of the DevOps folks in Duke OIT office asked me: \u0026ldquo;where are you going for internship next year? Google or Facebook?\u0026rdquo; I was flattered and was really delighted that people see and acknowledge my skills and passion in terms of software engineering. I am confident. Also I am really grateful for one of my friend who are doing mock interview with me every week to help me in every means. I could not be more appreciate his help and guidence.\nIn summary, it is the only ever summer I feel like that I actually made some positive learning and progress rather than having pure fun every day and feeling guilty after summer ended. I LOVE this summer and better things will come!\nLooking forwad to what\u0026rsquo;s going to happen in California.\n","date":"July 30, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-07-30-summer-almost-done.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The flight to California is just to long to do anything.","title":"Summer almost done"},{"content":"Today I become a Christian.\nI always imagine this day would come in a natural way that by that time, I have already fully known God and fully admitted my own sin and how Jesus died on the cross for me. However, this day comes in an unexpected way. I haven\u0026rsquo;t fully known God nor fully repented my sin but I do have a strong willingness to eager for a meaningful and eternal relationship with God, who I believe is the Creator of the world and us. He sacrifices so much that no human being could bear it. We keep rebelling and disappointing and even killed God. His grace is still there, always there.\nI know every truth that I should know to have a leap of faith. It\u0026rsquo;s just I haven\u0026rsquo;t felt it in a strong and powerful way. But I truly believe that day will come. It is frightening, but I would like Jesus to be the center of my life and teaches me how to be a Christian and understand God.\nPromises to keep, miles to go.\n","date":"July 14, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-07-14-today-i-become-a-christian.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Today I become a Christian.","title":"Today I become a Christian."},{"content":"It\u0026rsquo;s again been a long time since I wrote the last post.\nI used to skip blogging because I don\u0026rsquo;t have a lot things to write during that period of time. However, there are too much these days that I even could not fully experience let alone recording them in written.\nPre-Code+ After coming back from the beach week, I moved to friends\u0026rsquo; apartment near west campus. It is the first time ever I lived someplace truly independent. Campus dorm doesn\u0026rsquo;t count since I could get everything I want within walking distance. Also there are staffs taking care of all housekeeping and tedious logistics things for you.\nIt was nice staying in an independent place, though sleeping on the floor in the living room. I slept unexpectedly really well every night and developed some good habits that I should have had a long time ago. I took a shower every morning to wake myself which I normally did at night since I could not get up in the morning. I continued to cook food for myself but more frequently. I started to practice LeetCode problems every day with friends on Zoom. I kept working in Perkins OIT desk to earn some pocket money.\nIn a nutshell, this is the first ever summer I felt like I am being productive instead of doing nothing.\nCode+ It\u0026rsquo;s Code+ time. To be honest, I have a lot of expectations toward the program. I got kind of disappointed in the first week of Code+ since we attended quite a few extremely entry-level programming classes and useless lectures. Then I started to learn everything we need for our project by myself. It turned out really well.\nAlso supporting staffs of the program are really helpful who I learned a lot from. It feels exciting to build an actual website that could help Duke students. I have to say that I enjoy working every day 9 to 5 and debugging all tricky problems I encountered. That sense of achievement has made me convinced and determined to be a software engineer at least in the near future.\nSome fellow participants said I was really smart and the prototype I built was really awesome. But I do believe there\u0026rsquo;s nothing difficult of what I achieved. I just put all my efforts and I am genuinely interested in software development. It\u0026rsquo;s nothing like algorithm design or academic researches that I believe require high understanding of knowledge and IQ. Nevertheless, it is an important work that makes differences to people\u0026rsquo;s life. It is a miniature of amazing high technologies that human has developed. This is exactly what I would love to do. I am delighted that Code+ not only \u0026ldquo;forces\u0026rdquo; me to learn skills myself but also makes me confident and determined in software development.\nCooking Hang out There are just too much to share about my life\u0026hellip; :)\nBest, Haojin\n","date":"June 19, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-06-19-summertime.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It\u0026rsquo;s again been a long time since I wrote the last post.","title":"Summertime 🏖️"},{"content":"Standing at the myrtle beach today, I began to reflect on my Freshman journey.\nI feel very blessed and fortuated enough to have what I have seen, experienced, and learned from this school year. I never thought my first year in college would be as good as it went through. I was questioning about fate and believed everything is in my control if I worked hard enough. It is just not the truth after experiencing and contemplating on all the things that happened to me.\nI am grateful for my fate. I only had in total a month of online school classes since the covid began. When the virus hitting US, I had come back to normal school mood back in China. As now the virus explodes in China, I have come to US for studying. I still hate Zoom and cannot imagine how my friends went through even all-year-long online courses. I feel like everything in my life is finely presetted so I could have the best outcome as possible. In this sense, I believe myself as a special person as I am certainly being blessed by someone or something that I do not think others have in the same way as I have.\nI am grateful for people around me. I know I have already said this over and over again, but I do genuienly feel this way. Opporuntities, happinesses and thoughts I have, those are all brought by someone else than me. I have met so many talented, passionate, unique and interesting people at Duke that makes me feel previliged to talk to them. I woudld like to list them all but I could not since the list would be super long. It is amazing that how many people have helped me and together shaped me into the person I am today.\nLooking back at the entire school year, there are also countless highlight moments for me. A random dinner with friends, a road-trip, a makenew Friday, whatsoever\u0026hellip; But it never is how I grinded out an exam or what is my quiz score on certain tests. I believe, at least for me, grades is the least important thing among all those important things. As long as I have no regrets to myself, I do not think I should put more time on grades. But also, classes are more important than grades as I always tried to do an interesting but harder question rather than easy but boring one. I did that on my phiolosophy final and I felt so good about it that I do not care about the grade anymore as I have spoken what I would like to say and to learn what I want to learn.\nThe life is full of adventures ahead waiting for me. Life is fantastic and just best of the best. I kind of understand why 生命 and 生活 are both life in English—因为我像爱生命一样爱我的生活，爱生活一样爱着我的生命。\n","date":"May 1, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-05-01-the-end-of-my-freshman-year.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Standing at the myrtle beach today, I began to reflect on my Freshman journey.","title":"The End of My Freshman Year"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/competition/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"competition"},{"content":"Well the true March Madness we lost. But we are the final four!\nI never enjoyed watching a basketball game but this time. The game was so tight and intense. Alright, I still don\u0026rsquo;t like basketball at all. The March Madness is my March Madness.\nAPO It is a fraternity but it is not. I never intend to join a frat but intend to join an organization where I could do good deeds usually. So I guess this is a perfect choice for me. When the first time I participated APO event, people here were chilled and there was a vibe of chilling in general which I enjoyed a lot.\nit turned out not bad. I would not say I made a few best friends here but I did meet a lot of good people. I enjoy talking with them and doing silly things in the so-called brotherhood week.\nI wish I could be more involved in the group but also I am chilled with everything. Just do good things as much as I can.\nCooking I AM FALLING IN LOVE WITH COOKING CHINESE FOOD.\nI keep cooking every Sunday night no matter how busy I am. Although each time it took me 4 hours, 5pm to 9pm, to cook, eat and clean. I never thought I could fall in love with cooking rather than eating since I never cooked before and never wanted to cook back in China.\nBut I was right about myself: if I am pushed to do so, I will do so. I love cooking partly because it is a way to resolve my miss to my hometown (mainly food and my car). Also it is also a great way to socialize with friends as we cook and share together.\nAfter quite a few times of failures, I finally made the Coca-Cola Chicken Wing successfully. The moment I tasted the wing, I felt an enormous sense of satisfaction and achievement that I never had before. I finally found a true hobby that I am proud of.\nAlso when I saw the great amount of oil on the vegetable, I knew it is real Chinese food, this is the real family taste.\nI can\u0026rsquo;t help imagining learning, trying and cooking all kinds of classic Chinese foods in the coming summer to serve my friends.\nF1 This is the sport I feel like March Madness is happening. Now I understand why people are so crazy about Duke basketball since I have the same or even higher level of craziness for F1. Especially this year the game dynamic has completely changed as Mercedes goes down and King\u0026rsquo;s return of Ferrari. In addition, our proud Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu has grasped the first-ever point in his first-ever F1 Grand Prix. There were so many dramas and will be more in the future. I am even writing my writing101 paper on Formula 1 which is not like other painful writing assignments and I gained a lot of happiness from doing so.\nLife is truly fantastic for me and I enjoy each and every second of it.\n","date":"April 9, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-04-09-madness.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Well the true March Madness we lost.","title":"March Madness!"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/sports/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"sports"},{"content":"It\u0026rsquo;s been a crazy March that has nothing to do with March Madness, but crazier than March Madness.\nI know it has been a long time since the last time I blogged. I was telling myself last semester that I could definitely keep blogging at least every week but it turned out not working at all for this semester. It is not because I am having a worse or not-worth-blogging life compared to the last semester. But on the contrary, I am having a great time, great than ever. I would love to blog everything post by post but I failed to do so. Therefore, here is all.\nSpring Break Washington DC Roadtrip I never thought I could visit DC twice in three months. But here am I, the second time. What different is that I came with makenew folks, which I enjoyed a lot. I had a wried feeling that DC is very familiar to me even more than Beijing. I remember every street I have been to and every artifact in the museum that I have stopped by. Or just because I never visit a place twice within such a short period of time. However, this feeling is amazing partly because you start to appreciate things in the city rather than being surprised by new things. I could tell that I do love the city, the vibe and the history even though it\u0026rsquo;s short. I have a theory: 500 years is long that 5000 years. Why? Because you share a common perception of things 500 years ago but not for 5000 years\u0026rsquo; since they were too old to understand and relate. This is how I feel about my city Xi\u0026rsquo;an, the most ancient city in China, and DC.\nTwo trips together, I have almost visited all the signature museums around National Mall. Frankly, there is no single piece of art or document that is unforgettable to me, but the general feeling is.\nFor this trip, I enjoyed sitting in a micro dining room with friends while having not spicy ramen that kept me having a runny nose. It was super fun while carrying Daniel on my back in front of the monument. And I can\u0026rsquo;t stop laughing at myself that asking Sid to go American Indian Museum together, which has become a joke being told by friends over and over again. Also, making completely nonsense sentences in Nathan\u0026rsquo;s car with one word per person made me laugh for literally four hours. Most importantly, now I have the experience of sleeping with 10+ people on the ground of an Airbnb house.\nAlso I mostly appreciate the time and commitment that makenew people devoted to this trip. I cannot even have a safe plan for four people last time here while they are organizing a trip for 30 people. Relate to what Tim said, I think they are great great testimony of Jesus.\nAsheville The first, in the true sense, road trip I have ever had. American nature views are so different compared to China\u0026rsquo;s. There is an unspeakable difference between them. American mountains are more lively in my opinion while China\u0026rsquo;s are more awe-inspiring.\nThe most memorable things: millions of times of Country Road, Take Me Home; Mr. Chou(ugly in Chinese) Diego; 4 hours of walking and almost climbing to see the fantastic overlook of the entire valley since our car couldn\u0026rsquo;t pass by the annoying bumps; jumping into 50F river and screaming and losing my glasses. I can\u0026rsquo;t be happier than all the above things brought to me.\nAlso an unremarkable but heartwarming scene: A father and 5-year-old boy sitting next to us while watching a mediocre sunset on a mediocre hill. I saw the father and boy interacting with each other in a so sweet way. I am envious of that and just can\u0026rsquo;t help thinking about what kind of father would I become and imagining all unrealistic family things. Unrealistic but exceedingly desirable.\nAlllso, my birthday. I am so happy that I could celebrate all my birthdays during the break for at least the next 3 years of my life. This is the first birthday I had out of home, which is also the most appreciable birthday I had. I appreciate Mattew\u0026rsquo;s professional birthday songs and Andy and Min and Jordan\u0026rsquo;s unprofessional birthday songs. I felt far close to home while far away from home.\nBirthday Yes, birthday again. I didn\u0026rsquo;t expect I would have another birthday on the following day we went back to Durham. I was surprised, moved and grateful. I wish there are words better than \u0026ldquo;thank you\u0026rdquo; to say to all the makenew folks.\nPlus I bought myself a gift. A newly released LEGO F1 car. I am not a fan of LEGO but a fan of F1. I enjoyed the process of building it. But this is probably the last LEGO I would purchase since it is so expensive haha. But this one is definitely worth it considering the additional value of emotional attachment.\n","date":"April 9, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-04-09-march-madness.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It\u0026rsquo;s been a crazy March that has nothing to do with March Madness, but crazier than March Madness.","title":"March Madness?"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/presentation/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"presentation"},{"content":"We just lost the most important home game today.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s only 10 PM but I feel like already 2 AM. The campus is so quiet and everybody I saw was upset with a bitter smile. For me, I am never into basketball and the result doesn\u0026rsquo;t matter much to me to some extent. However, I can feel the subtle change in my mood in such down campus vibe. A better thing is that it is finally the right time for me to sit down and calm down, reflecting on the past 2 months which I should have done early.\nSo many things happened within two months. It was certainly much busier than the previous semester. I joined a new extracurricular club, got a part-time job in the OIT office, read a bunch of esoteric philosophy and sociology papers, pledged a national service fraternity, tried to cook Chinese food every weekend with friends\u0026hellip; All of those, I enjoyed a lot, far more than I expected.\nThe world also has been changed a lot. Bad things happened. The Russia-Ukraine War has been imposed huge impacts on each and every aspect of people\u0026rsquo;s lives, globally. I remember debating with my friends on the roles those world leaders play in such incidents. We could not agree with each other. Nobody could agree with anybody. There are people in the student group chat raising money for the Ukrainian military, joking on \u0026ldquo;Let\u0026rsquo;s go Russia\u0026rdquo;. There are all kinds of people in this world, no matter which part. I have experienced a great sense of hostility and extremity around my daily life, the Internet life, and the lands far away. Nevertheless, I hold an optimist\u0026rsquo;s view of the world, or at least, for the world I perceive. Recently I have taken up a routine of reading every day before going to bed. From the book A Wavy Life 人生海海, I learned that \u0026ldquo;The life is not what you have lived for, the life is what you have remembered for\u0026rdquo;. Relating to my current understanding and experience, I enjoy the moment no matter I stepped up or I gave in.\nAlso, I celebrated the first-ever Chinese New Year away from home. It was refreshing and memorable. I wrapped almost hundreds of dumplings with friends from the church. I bought a lot of classic snacks and just wanted to show my gratitude to this special community. It was the first new year I didn\u0026rsquo;t watch CCTV Gala. Yet, worth celebrating and remembering for years.\nIt brings me thoughts onto the religion now. Recently I finished a short introduction book to Christianity by the pastor. It was not mind-blowing but brought up my attention and curiosity to examine the religion and metaphysical questions like what I live for. I always believed in there exists a God who created this beloved world. However, I am still not sure who he is. What does a God truly mean to me, my life, my future, and even my afterlife? As for now, I believe my friends believe for a reason. I believe I desperately want to learn more.\nThe most rewarding thing this semester so far is the comments by my writing 101 class professor. This is also the most rewarding class for me this semester. I do feel like I have learned a lot from this class in terms of writing skills and the mindset to perceive the world. As we learned about the labor of sports, contemporary spectator sports is more than an entertaining sport. It is an institution that could suppress humanity, widen inequality and lead to consequences. Everything is doubtful, no matter how good or bad it looks.\nLife goes on and on~\nSpring break starts now.\nWarmly,\n","date":"March 5, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-03-05-spring-semester-unwrap.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"We just lost the most important home game today.","title":"Spring Unwrap"},{"content":"Finally, it comes to the beginning of another wonderful semester.\nUnlike high school time which I genuinely didn\u0026rsquo;t like switching from sweet and chilled breaks to a busy school semester, I do look forward to the college semester. Probably because it was just so boring during my winter break when I went to Washington DC and came back staying on campus for most of the break. Most importantly, I missed the people I met here including friends and strangers. I enjoyed interacting with people and striking basic conversation with \u0026ldquo;How are you?\u0026rdquo;.\nActually, last week was the first week of class since the semester began last Wednesday. But generally, I enjoyed this whole one and a half starting week though it was completely on zoom. It wasn\u0026rsquo;t bad at all compared to what I thought would be like. Back in high school, I only had a short experience of online school for a few months and frankly, I learned nothing during that time with all the distractions at home. So I made a judgment that I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t make it during online learning. However, I did learn a lot and met with new classmates this week via zoom. I had the same feeling of excitement and satisfaction after a long and sometimes internet-lagged zoom meeting. I still got a chance to understand different perspectives on sports, capitalism, philosophy through all my classes which I love a lot based on what\u0026rsquo;s going on now.\nI keep cooking sometimes this week, mostly because I bought a lot of stuff during winter break and they were going to expire. It was exciting making my own food and feeding myself. It is even more exciting to cook and serve for your friends. We talked, we joked, we laughed while cooking and having meals together. I hope to keep this up through the entire semester.\nThere was also a dramatic moment last Saturday when I was mistakenly being told of getting positive on covid while waiting in the line for my first duke basketball game. I called my roommate and we decided to have him stay at a hotel tonight before I figured out this mess of covid. Then I informed all the people I had contact with recently. After that I just sit down alone in my room, self-talking that oh it\u0026rsquo;s the best time to get covid since I\u0026rsquo;ll have a great chance of getting recovered before classes in-person, plus sooner or later I\u0026rsquo;ll get covid based on the roaring of cases. Around 11 PM, I received another email from Duke saying that they are happy to let me know I am not positive due to their mistake. I was relieved at first and then pissed off by their unprofessional actions. I texted all my friends again saying that I am not positive at all and I am gonna sue Duke to get my tuition back even. Anyway, it was a funny experience for me and reminded me I do not want to get covid at all even it\u0026rsquo;s not as serious as it was. It will affect people around you, persons you care about.\nI met with my friends from makenew a lot this week. I love hanging out with them and sometimes we could talk about some deeper philosophical topics which I enjoyed a lot. I just love getting to know people here and respect them a lot for what they do and what they are trying to achieve.\nWell, I don\u0026rsquo;t know why I decide to write a blog in English this time but I\u0026rsquo;d like to do that ever since now if my future-me don\u0026rsquo;t mind. It\u0026rsquo;s time to struggle with written English and beg to get decent grades in both writing and philosophy classes.\nBest of luck.\n","date":"January 15, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-01-15-first-week-of-class.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Finally, it comes to the beginning of another wonderful semester.","title":"First Week of Class"},{"content":"很多人称这一年为被偷走的一年，于我而言，却意义非凡。是重大的转折，又仿佛是日出时分，朝霞最亮，最广阔，拥有能够扩展整个天空的野心的时刻。\nPre-college Life 后申请季 还记得去年的12月31号的跨年夜，我在利用最后的机会考duolingo。当时压力很大，每天和黑夜作伴，那种黑暗吞噬一切的恐怖感相比文书反复折磨和由于标化成绩给自己带来的不自信感来说不值一提。一直持续到一月末，都过着“生不如死”，绞尽脑汁写文书的日子。不愿再回首，不愿再经历，但我知道那段时光教会了我如何去忍耐，去选择相信，去咬牙坚持下去。\n犹记得学校的元旦晚会，自己当天可能只睡了两三个小时，别人在载歌载舞，我在海量的学校文书里挣扎，电脑屏幕桌面就是密密麻麻的文书一二三四五稿。可能是过的最痛苦的一个元旦了，看着拿到offer的同学欢庆新年，内心隐隐作痛，恨自己。\nOffer雨 之后该发生的一切都发生了。拿到了不错的offer，在出租屋里声泪俱下，早上七点撕裂的尖叫声在楼道里上蹿下跳，在和母亲的电话里说“我终于证明了自己，我就要让不相信自己的人看一看！”\n毕业季 拿到offer之后的学校生活很枯燥却又很有趣。上课学习知识的动力是真的没有了，一天最开心的可能就是和同学玩游戏。三天掌握斗地主，七天重拾狂野飙车，我知道每一刻都很珍贵，无论过去当下未来，享受就好。\n人生的第一个大目标算是达成了，有了更多的时间去填补作为一个人的社会属性。我终于可以周末约着同学去吃饭，去看电影，去滑雪，去玩，去社交。在这个过程中，收获了至今跨越整个美洲大陆的友谊，也许是我拥有的第一份真正的友谊。\n暑假 也可以说我这个暑假是被偷走了的，因为没有干什么正事。参加的夏校让我深刻认识到了自己不是科研的料，自己从未想过我可以做出果断退出的抉择。当然，拿到了驾照算是一件事。当我坐在车里，开车穿行在西安的大街小巷，能够带朋友出去看电影，大晚上把车停在十字路口，驱车三十余公里去农家乐烧烤打麻将，我感觉这是我最有成年的感觉的时刻。我学会了开车，我可以去自己想去的地方了。甚至现在，我并不想家，唯一想的是开车的那种感觉，或者也许是那种让我自身说服已经成长的错觉。\n当然，这段时间最重要的另一件事情就是感恩。去小学初中高中感恩每一位教书育人的老师，感恩高考结束的天才同学们，感恩懵懂时期稚嫩的感情，为一切都算是画上了一个圆满的句号。我知道未来有一天，我一定要向母校捐款，我要让他们以我为豪。总是大家总是拿学校开玩笑，但一切的机遇和经历，都是在这些地方发生的，无论好坏，塑造了现在的我，我必将感恩致谢。这是父母教导我的，是我通过亲身经历所相信的，感恩身边的每一个人，他们让你在时间成丝的现在时成为了自己。\nCollege Life Orientation Week 怎么说，超出想象的好。orientation week算是我性格一百八十度大转变的时候，记得刚到学习哦啊还是非常拘谨自卑，真的发现自己是全校英语最差的人了，完全不敢和别人交流。一天晚上被叫出去打牌，我甚至不知道怎么用英文说扑克牌，但那天晚上我真的突然茅塞顿开，不再恐惧，英语张口就来，甚至晚上回去和中国室友狂飙英文。那段时间不上课，有更多的时间去社交，大家交友也不是出于课程抱大腿之类的意图，交友非常地纯粹。我也很感激在那段时间交到了现在非常好的朋友们。牌友变朋友，晚上散步，GADU偶遇church group，每一段看似机缘巧合的经历却构成了我第一个学期的主旋律。\n接下来的日子 岁月静好，做了中国精准脱贫的presentation，请上课口头禅“shit”的professor吃了flunch，尝试了rowing社团看到了凌晨五点的星辰和日出，通过滑冰由衷地发现了值得欣赏的人儿。一堂课两个半小时的presentation，多到爆炸的数学作业，每次能让我跳脱思想框架的ethics what now program，我真的蛮开心的。\n和church group friends的相处让我开始了解一种信仰，结识了很多朋友，体验了很多传统的美国活动，corn maze，篝火，Marshmallow，beach，一切的一切，我很感恩，很开心，这就是享受生活，发现小小的感动，汇聚成一个又一个幸福绽放的美丽的烟火。\nWinter Break Life Washington DC 一国之都，还是有其独特的风格和底蕴。大理石的纪念堂，若大穹顶的博物馆，欧洲风情的Georgetown小镇，让这座城市别具一格。最喜欢的，其实是这里的食物，其实就是中餐。我们甚至品尝到了习主席访美时的菜肴，还是我的家乡菜。远在家乡万里之外品尝到凉皮肉夹馍的那一刻，眼泪都忍不之掉了下来。我万万想不到半年前大街小巷都能吃到的凉皮如今连汤汁都不愿舍弃。\n这座城市让我看到了美国开国元勋们对于政治理想的追求，也让我看到了这个国家后辈一代一代人对历史的尊敬和浪漫。美国历史不长，记录得却很详细，从无数个博物馆，我看到了无数件文件，图画，物件，影像等等从各个方面佐证独一件事情。\n学做饭 回到学校，和住在监狱里没有两样。每天唯一的活动就是出去吃饭，晚上打牌。圣诞假期甚至连外出吃饭的权力都被剥夺了，不得不开始自己做饭。从最开始各种苦笑不得的错误，到吃上人生第一个自己红烧的鸡腿，再到连吃3天红烧鸡腿，再到自己煎牛排，煮菜，一步一步，也算是能养活自己了。甚至还有些喜欢做饭，就像父母很早之前所说的，做饭是一项很重要的生活能力，书读的再好，也得学会生活。\n圣诞夜，元旦和今夜 圣诞夜又喝醉了。朋友邀请我喝龙舌兰、打牌。第一次知道需要吃青柠，沾粗盐，然后才是喝酒。喝着喝着就失去了度，也许是圣诞夜太孤独，想着喝醉也无妨。人生第一次喝吐了，在朋友的房间里打滚，在走廊里光着上身乱跑，第二天迷迷糊糊把新买的耳机连同衣服一起洗了，吃了又吐。给一同的朋友们造成了很大的麻烦。但回想起来还是很开心，酒，真的能消愁。\n12月31号晚上，我们一行六人去吃心心念念的火锅。为了一顿火锅，我洗了澡，换了新衣服，期待了两三天。真正吃上的时候，很是满足。半个小时车程，车费接近火锅费用，因此火锅算是一把奢侈。六个背景截然不同的男生在新年夜说着中国话想着怎么最大限度白嫖自助火锅。同样的，格外开心。\n昨天，duke下雪了，我来这里的第一场大雪，也是今年的第一场大雪。出乎意料的，下午雪就完全藏匿了踪迹，无处可循。但雪触及这里的早上，是真实的，美好的。\n今夜，1月4号晚上，母亲的生日，开学的前夜，终于把这份本应在去年完成的年终报告写完了。很期待新的课程，唯一遗憾的是前两周改成了线上授课，只希望一切都会好起来。\n祝好。\n","date":"January 4, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-01-01-2021%E5%B9%B4%E7%BB%88%E6%80%BB%E7%BB%93.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"很多人称这一年为被偷走的一年，于我而言，却意义非凡。是重大的转折，又仿佛是日出时分，朝霞最亮，最广阔，拥有能够扩展整个天空的野心的时刻。","title":"2021年终总结"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/toefl/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"TOEFL"},{"content":"今天是最后一天了，没有什么安排，最后自由自在地再感受一下首都的氛围。\n今天唯一一件事情就是中午最后吃了一顿中餐，红烧牛肉面。第一次吃面连汤也喝了。\n华盛顿没有纽约那么繁华快节奏，也没有durham那么休闲慢节奏，很喜欢这里欧式一栋一栋联排的小别墅，喜欢只有你想不到，没有你找不到的各种主题博物馆，喜欢美国人对于开国元勋们那种别样的穿越历史的浪漫，一一由建筑表达出来。\n希望不是最后一次来这里，希望下次能够有人可以分享我的观察，经历和热情。\n","date":"December 21, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-21-washington-dc-day5.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天是最后一天了，没有什么安排，最后自由自在地再感受一下首都的氛围。","title":"Washington DC - Day5"},{"content":"今天算是比较chill的一天，唯一的行程就是National Zoo。说来惭愧，作为一个中国人第一次看到大熊猫居然是在美国首都。\n南非美食 早起吃完早餐，又睡了一个回笼觉。在城市里最幸福的就是每天可以打开yelp选择数不尽的各地美食。我们选择了动物园旁边的一家南非美食。点餐的时候，辣度分为5档，我迟疑了，最后选择了第二辣。尝到鸡肉的第一口，就后悔应该选择最辣的了。但总的来说，鸡肉非常嫩，哪怕是在最里面的部分。\n国家动物园 动物园和其他经典一样，也都是完全免费的。入园后的前几个景点发现动物都没有出来，可能是天气太冷了，睡着了。但当看到熊猫的时候，一切都值了。真的超出想象的可爱，他们笨拙的步伐，我甚至看到了一个大熊猫爬上树梢，一不小心摔了下来的画面，在地面上翻了几个跟头。众人发出了被萌化的声音哈哈。\n之后参观了好几个室内的展馆，看到了我见过的最大的鱼，足足有两米长，和人类相当。照片现在再看，确实还有些害怕，这里就不放图片了。\n出乎意料的是，我看到了各种各样的蛇。之前的我是从来不敢看蛇的，连照片都能让我冷汗直冒。而这次，隔着一层玻璃却能够眼不眨心不跳地静静观赏，也许是自己真的长大了？童年最大的恐惧现在看来也都不算什么了。\n川陕人家 我们坐车30分钟才到了这家让我心心念念的餐馆。翻开菜单的第一页写着“本店肉夹馍为习近平主席访美期间指定特供食品”，而吃完的体验也着实证明了确实是款待国宾的上佳菜肴。凉皮和夫妻肺片上来的那一刻，整个人的细胞像是被激活了一样，连平常不喜欢吃的豆芽也都吃得一干二净。能够在异国他乡尝到一口正宗的家乡菜，真的太美好，太难了。\n最后吃的非常饱，从来没有这么感激过一顿饭菜。\n","date":"December 20, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-20-washington-dc-day4.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天算是比较chill的一天，唯一的行程就是National Zoo。说来惭愧，作为一个中国人第一次看到大熊猫居然是在美国首都。","title":"Washington DC - Day4"},{"content":"今天的行程比较松散，中午才从住处出发。主要徒步浏览了Georgetown还有Georgetown大学。当然，还有最爱的胡辣汤。\nGeorgetown 从住家步行，大概30分钟就到了Georgetown，类似于国内的历史文化保护区，这里也是颇有历史，很多小国的大使馆就藏匿在众多餐厅酒吧之间，我们看到了阿塞拜疆、巴勒斯坦等等。中午我们去了一个泰式餐厅，准确的来说是酒吧，所以中午并没有几个人在那里就餐。食物上乘，尤其喜欢带有一丝甜味的咖喱酱，与印度咖喱口味泾渭分明，却也各有特色。\n之后我们前往非常有名的Georgetown Cupcake，排队长度比想象中的短，排队时间却比想象中的久多了。再加上寒风呼啸，着实不好受。但不得不说，cupcake还是非常好吃的，各种味道也有不同的特色，但可能对于我一个中国人来说还是甜过头了。总的来说比较推荐，卖相也很好，拍照自然是首选。\nWaterfront Park 沿着Georgetown一路下坡，就到了河边，景色不能说很美，但给人一种非常沉寂，放空的感觉。无意间我们发现公园尽头的建筑物就是著名的水门事件发生地，美国民主党总部水门综合大楼。岸边有很多海鸥，甚至有一个还短暂停在了栏杆上，可惜我没反应过来拍照，海鸥就飞走了。\nGeorgetown University 继续走路，来到了乔治城大学。其实这个学校和我们学校有很多的相似之处，比如标志性建筑都是比较复古的建筑物，且都有教堂。学校给我的感觉是非常紧凑，教学楼、音乐厅、宿舍都无序有机地坐落在高度上下起伏的校园里。校园里甚至还有一片墓地。同行的朋友都认为这里的设施比较新，比duke好多了，但我却认为还是duke好，建筑物规规整整地分布在校园里，给人以不争不抢的感觉。有崭新的教学楼，也有想我的宿舍一样的老建筑物，但我似乎是习惯了，出来参观其他学校才发现竟也爱上了自己的学校，对其他学校完全没有感觉。\n胡辣汤 受到学长的邀请，去他家吃他自己做的胡辣汤。不得不说，油泼辣子和那股浓重的胡椒味，让我想起了家乡。万里之外异国他乡，能够拜访来自同一个小地方的学长，于我而言真的是一种幸运。希望未来还有机会再见。\n","date":"December 19, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-19-washington-dc-day3.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天的行程比较松散，中午才从住处出发。主要徒步浏览了Georgetown还有Georgetown大学。当然，还有最爱的胡辣汤。","title":"Washington DC - Day3"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/museum/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"museum"},{"content":"今天混迹于各个博物馆之间，算是把美国的历史全方位各角度体验了一番，颇有收获。\nInternational Spy Museum 受朋友的推荐，早早预订了间谍博物馆的门票，其实这也是唯一一个需要收费的博物馆。整个浏览穿插着一些交互式的游戏，每个人都有一张id卡，会记录你的选择并在最后生成总结。总的来说，噱头大于实际意义，但仍是富有创意。\n博物馆里看到了很多真实的，用于实战的间谍设备，伪装设备还有真人轶事。尤其佩服美国人的自嘲精神，甚至揭露了很多美国情报组织的dirty work。另外感到意外的，还有博物馆陈列了大量前苏联的装备，甚至在这一个博物馆里，你就能感受到强烈的冷战氛围。两个大国的角逐博弈，成为了众多博物馆的主题或者说是副标题。\n影响最深的还是乌克兰前总统经过KGB投毒之后毁容的照片，查询中国情报机构显示“Unavailable”，法航在飞往纽约的商务舱上安装窃听装置，现在听起来甚至都有些令人发笑，但这些确实实实在在发生过的历史，着实令人感到历史的魅力，以及保存博物的意义，哪怕是博后人一笑，也让这些事迹通过各种方式保存了下来。\nNational History Museum 在有恐龙化石和一群小朋友的Natural history museum和National history museum里，我们选择了national history museum. 毕竟恐龙化石在哪里都能看到，美国自己诉说陈列的历史只有在这里能看到。\n我们参观的第一个主题展，就是美国的战争史，从独立战争讲起。而这些内容，我们或多或少在致之前的spy museum还有昨天的国家图书馆，华盛顿纪念碑都已经阅读到、接触到了数遍。个人来讲，确实感觉到美国历史时间跨度之短，重要的事件究极归纳也就几件，来来回回反反复复地在各种博物馆通过不同的实物、方式讲述。当然，我能深刻地感受到美国人对历史的尊重和保护，短短一个事件，他们能从每一个维度作证、讲述、纪念和宣扬，这可能是我们中国做不到的，或许是因为意识不到位，亦或许只是历史长河漫漫罢了。\n总的来说还是值得观看的，印象比较深刻的是美国总统和第一夫人展，展出了很多件不同第一夫人的礼服，于我而言算是一桩奇闻逸事。还有美国公民展，讲述了美国人对于自己身份的解读以及投票权的宣传。规模较小的钱币展也颇有意思，在那里你能看到面值十万元的美元钞票。\nNational Archive 因为独立宣言原件保存于此而慕名而来。这是我们参观的所有博物馆当中唯一禁止在整个馆内照相的。看到了很多佐证美国历史，具有历史意义的书信、契约以及其他文本形式的记录。\n存放宪法和独立宣言原件的地方是一个单独的地方，非常宏伟的拱形天花板，偌大的圆形展厅内唯一的陈列物就是这些已经很难看清字迹、保存在特殊光线照射的玻璃罩内的文件了。同样的，虽然看不懂几个字，却也为这些文件能够保存至今而感到震撼，美国的立国之本就在我的面前，数百年前美国开国元勋们的字迹在我面前呈现，作为一个中国人，总结这几天的博物馆之旅，说实话我可能还无法理解美国的价值观，但我表示尊重。\nShopping Mall 因为好友来自这里，他驱车来接我们前往pentagon city的一个shopping mall吃饭。非常巧地遇见了之前yelp上随机点开的中餐馆，于是便进入就餐。最开始我害怕外国友人吃不惯中餐炒鸡蛋，但看好友一盘子米饭解决得干干净净，我也是十分开心。来这里，明显能感觉到不是所有人都喜欢吃中餐的，完全不是国内宣传的那个样子，吃中餐的还是中国人。我们瞧不起异域的食物，他们亦是。所以看到好友的反应，我才松了口气，没有让他感到不舒服。\n之后他请我吃了他最爱的类似于烤面包条的东西，具体的名字我又忘了，但这些都不重要，我是真心能感受到和好友的距离一下子拉近了很多，我们种族不同，甚至如果不是duke，一辈子都不可能有交集。他能够开车接送我们，给我们参谋dc的旅行计划，我感到非常地感激。最后他把我们送到家，专门说想和我照一张相，我真的很是感动。我知道，这是值得深交，未来一辈子的朋友。我们有不同的文化，不同的信仰，不同的肤色，甚至不同的爱好，但我们冥冥之中有一无法言说的地方相通，让我们成为了朋友。祝他寒假一切顺利，来年校园再见！\n","date":"December 18, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-18-washington-dc-day2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天混迹于各个博物馆之间，算是把美国的历史全方位各角度体验了一番，颇有收获。","title":"Washington DC - Day2"},{"content":"寒假了，大家又都各奔东西。美国的假期确实好多，让我不知如何是好。漫长的寒假还是决定出去走一走，尽管一个月前刚从纽约回来。\n我原以为继纽约之后，不会再有哪一座城市能够像纽约一样独特，标志性和繁华。在来到之前，我对于美国地域划分成了两类：一类是如Durham地广人稀，一类如纽约紧凑繁华。看到DC的第一眼，我就打破了自己的关键，美国这里当然还有第三个分类，就是DC。或者说每探索一个新城市，我都觉得有非常独一无二的闪光点，是完全与众不同的。\n第零天 降落 没有想到飞机降落的路线即飞掠National Mall，能够俯瞰所有重要地标。着实是很兴奋。另一是从空中看到了很多联排的小别墅，别有欧洲风情，这是我所探索的地方所未见的。\n下飞机之后，出了机场就看到了地铁高架，坐上车，第一感觉是整个城市非常干净，给人一种很清新的感觉。\n住家 我们四人一行，预定的是联排别墅这样的Airbnb，host非常热情，整个房子也非常大。唯一没想到的是两个人住在地下室，两个人住在二层，但其实非常的温馨，也足够睡一个安稳觉了。\n第一天 早餐 Host非常友好地为我们免费提供了早餐，这也是我唯一能早上八点半起来的原因了。是一顿非常美式的早餐，有bagel，奶酪，水果，热茶和果汁。意外的好吃。\nUS Capitol 驱车十余分钟便到达了首都的中心地带，可能是因为工作日加上圣诞假期，街道上非常冷清。我们步入国会广场，我们甚至是唯一的游客。由于疫情，或者说其他原因，国会内部并不对外开放。我们一行人在门外留影之后便前往仅一路之隔的美国最高法院和国会图书馆。真的很难想象，不远的之前这里挤满了抗议叛乱的人群。如今，空无一人，只剩荷枪实弹的警卫和寥寥无几的游客。\nUS Supreme Court \u0026amp; Library of Congress 最高法院是典型的希腊式建筑（？），给人以庄严肃穆的感觉，洁白的大理石确实让人敬意油然而生。同样的，空无一人，只能够在门口拍照合影。Three pillars of power. 立法权和司法权标志性建筑隔街相望，互相制衡。首都的建筑设计确实精妙，富含寓意。\n图书馆也是非常典型的希腊式建筑，我们进入了建筑内部，但却深知没有见到一本书，就因为时间原因折返。但内部的装潢确实一贯的优雅，不知为什么，并没有多少年历史的西方建筑，却让我能够体会到更厚重的历史感。或许是近代的历史是我能够共通理解的历史，再往远古追溯，与我们现代人类已少了很多联系。\nNational Air and Space Museum 其实对这里的期待很高，但参观完也就感觉中规中矩，唯一令我印象深刻的是有很多前苏联的模型展出，美国也大方地承认了前苏联在太空竞赛中的各项成就，甚至对其还有详尽的研究。余下的时间，我和朋友尝试了战斗机模拟器，其实和我在西雅度波音博物馆里的体验机器一模一样，但还是非常享受。\nWashington Monument 之后，我们沿着National Mall一路步行，前往华盛顿纪念碑。整个区域给人感觉非常的规整，静谧，555英尺的纪念碑独立在市中心，静静地，不争，见证了美国这一新兴国家的崛起。\n走进仰望，比我想象中的高大了许多。作为世界上最大的单体石头构造建筑，能够看到偏底座部分和偏上部分使用的是不同的石头，因为纪念碑的建造因为内战停工了数年，再次开工发现原来的石头产地已经被挖空了。\n没错，纪念碑是可以乘电梯上到顶部的。很难想象这是将近150年前的建筑，站在首都的最高处，风景很是独特。我沿着东南西北四个方向转了一圈，很多的纪念碑与重要建筑物，能够感受到首都的独特之处。\nWhite House 白宫在我的印象里是很大的，巨大的草坪，巨大的连体建筑，但实际上出乎我的意料，只是一座非常不起眼的建筑，尤其是和周围的建筑物相比。唯一能提的，可能就是这是华盛顿最老的建筑了吧。想一想Biden在这么小的地方办公，也是为他感到一丝丝委屈。反而旁边的财政部，商务部还有Executive Office Building非常有建筑风格，格外恢弘。\nLincoln Memorial 马丁路德金就是在这里的第18阶台阶上进行了著名的《我有一个梦想》演讲，很难想象整个广场被人群挤满的景象真是存在在上个世纪。进到内部，是巨大的林肯坐相。这让我想起了小时候去过的中正纪念堂，和林肯纪念堂其实布局建筑非常相似。\n夜游DC 晚饭在一家非常fancy的餐厅，牛排还可以，就是上菜非常慢。由于预约了夜游大巴的门票，我们一行四人疯狂奔跑在dc的街头，终于赶上了大巴。解说非常风趣幽默，我印象最深的是\u0026quot;On our left you can see the FBI building. Feel free to take pictures. I\u0026rsquo;m sure they are taking pictures of you, too\u0026quot;.\n算是把白天看过的景点又重温了一遍，但多了解说，确实又了解了很多背后的轶事。历史真的充满令人恐怖的巧合。\n","date":"December 17, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-17-washington-dc-day1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"寒假了，大家又都各奔东西。美国的假期确实好多，让我不知如何是好。漫长的寒假还是决定出去走一走，尽管一个月前刚从纽约回来。","title":"Washington DC - Day1"},{"content":"What a drive! 早上八点钟就爬起来，静候F1 2021年的最后一场大奖赛——阿布扎比亚斯码头。作为这个暑假才爱上的运动，能够在第一个入坑的赛季就赶上如此激烈、意义非凡的一季，实属幸运。\n从比赛开始，Max失去pole之后，其实局势就已经沉静下来了，Max无论是换各种胎还是Perez神级挡车，都没有出现那种凌空一现打破僵局的时刻。作为偏向Max的粉丝（其实是主要喜欢Perez，顺带喜欢红牛车队），我觉得可能冠军之争已经尘埃落定了。即使有安全车出现，也是无济于事。比赛中期的时候，我甚至睡了过去，直到Perez强硬防守Lewis才被重新激动起来的解说吵醒了。\nPerez 说回Perez，我认为这是最好的队友，最好的防守。我并不懂各种详细的赛车参数，但只是纯粹的超车以及攻守对抗，就能让人肾上腺素爆满。果然，这是我喜欢的车手，他一直有着从最后一名到第一的那种勇气。\n最后一圈 就是这一圈，让我认定了这是我看过所有的F1比赛中最戏剧性的一场，也是最鼓舞人心的一场。抛开FIA的判罚，最后一圈决定2021一整年的冠军确实让人不得不激动起来。当我看到Max的车在镜头里，两辆车几乎是在向前爬行，甚至能感觉到安全车释放的最后一秒Max车身甚至超过了Lewis。那一瞬间，我能感受到Max内心雄狮一样的力量和精神崛起，以及Lewis些许的无奈。也不知道是哪个转角，当Max成功超越Lewis，我在宿舍里尖叫了起来，好久都没有为竞技体育而如此兴奋过了。\n整个赛季 F1 2021是我第一个观看整整一整赛季的运动，围场内外让我这个半拉子粉丝也享受其中。喜欢瞬息万变的局面，喜欢每一次策略制胜的巧妙，喜欢周冠宇官宣的中国时刻。\nF1注定无法像足球篮球一样成为大众普及的运动，但它独有的魅力令无数人着迷，其中也包括我。这种既有爆发力，有需要耐力的比赛需要观众的肾上腺素，也需要观众的耐心。我看F1的过程，夸张一点，就是培养心性的过程，从最开始看不完整场比赛只看highlight到现在能够一大早爬起来完完整整地看完正赛，收获了耐心，也从更多的角度理解了F1比赛，除了感官的冲击，更是为各个车队的策略所吸引着迷。希望下个赛季能够开始去看排位赛甚至练习赛吧。\n最终的结局我很满意。我认为constructor champ完美地代表了最高水平的车队水平，Mercedes当之无愧。driver champ代表了勇气，运气，实力以及种种因素的集合，Max也是当之无愧。我清晰地记得Lewis在两次安全车时都要求进展，但车队为了保持现有优势，做出了保守的按兵不动的策略。可见Lewis还是有承担风险的那份勇气和胆识的，只是车队没有，当然这也是客观因素所决定的，没有人会在当前优势下去放弃相当重要的一部分。但是红牛就是因为nothing to lose而赢了比赛。\n这个赛季的走向我很喜欢，运气的重要程度往往超过人们的想象，墨菲定律的成功率甚至也超过人们的想象。我们在2021最后一个旧赛季迎来了新王登基，我相信下一年的比赛会更加精彩。\n","date":"December 12, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-12-f1-2021-review.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"What a drive!","title":"F1 2021 Review"},{"content":"从纽约回来之后，立马就进入了期末考试周。周二回来，周五就进行了第一场期末考试，时间过的真快。但确实是不太适应Thanksgiving和Winter break间隔如此之近。\n我以为自己回来之后会非常想念纽约的吃喝玩乐之行，但并没有。只是有时候感慨两边截然不同的生活方式和学习氛围，时常感到庆幸，Duke真的是适合我的学校。\n结课 这周我所有的课都是最后一节了，着实是有些感伤，当然只针对一些课程。CS201虽然是个大课，但真的结束的时候，也怀念自己做apt的时光，怀念和朋友绞尽脑汁做project的时光，还有每次上课和朋友坐在第一排的“观影体验”。这是一门没有很大压力，算是一个衔接课吧，下学期的210就要真的开始学习计算机了。\nGrody的leadership也是我一定会非常怀念的一节课，说实话其实课程内容设置并不是很好，整节课全凭Grody的个人魅力支撑，但你不得不承认，这样的效果甚至超过了99%的正常设置的课程。每个人都喜欢他，我也不例外。感觉自己至少对leadership有了启蒙和清晰一点的概念，未来还有机会去实践，去再上他的课。最后一节课他讲了很多，分享了很多自己的故事，听君一席话，胜读十年书。一定要再请他Flunch！\n周四晚上去教授家吃结课晚餐，教授家里真的很温馨，很有中产阶级的味道。十米长的拼成的餐桌，装饰华丽的圣诞树，在门口看起来有些吓人的圣诞老师模型我都是第一次见到。无限循环的圣诞歌曲，真的有了过节的氛围。但说实话，教授人非常好，但我在这门课上学到的东西确实不多，或者说自己认知范围内的提升不多。我室友的一句话说的很好，如果你已经当过一个公司的CEO再来听这门课，一定和现在的你有完全不同的收获。最后我们每个人发言做了一个相当于年终总结吧，我只能说自己有些许的言不由衷，因为确实没学到什么。但每个人都表现地很真诚，也就无所谓了。\n喝酒 当然不希望这成为我每次博客的小标题哈哈。但这周五喝酒，我是为了给朋友送行。他没有final考试，全都是paper，所以周六一早就回家了。我没有喝多少，朋友带的威士忌太甜了，不是我喜欢的纯烈味道。当然，最后也完完全全没有上次在纽约开心，原因就不说了。\n通宵 算是自己在duke的第一个通宵吧，比我想象中的晚太多了。甚至这一次熬通宵都不是必须的。图书馆在final这一周终于成了通宵开门，我周六晚上一个人在地下室赶paper，没有任何一个人在图书馆。有一种梦回去年同一个时候，熬夜写文书的日子，但这一回内心是莫名的自信与充满希望。从图书馆出来，已经是将近五点了，写完paper，发给同学，完成诺言的感觉真的很棒。\n换个地方自习 这可能是我最开心的一天了。\n坐在一个酷似农家乐的庭院里，写着paper，朋友们都坐在身边，这个感觉太棒了。尤其是还能帮助朋友的中文学习，终于终于感受到自己能够帮助到别人了。非常享受这里的氛围，和朋友们random的对话，非常惬意。希望还有机会。\n火警 期末了，也终于轮到我们East House触发火警了，警铃非常刺耳，所有人在凌晨一点走出建筑物，我穿着短袖短裤和大家攀谈了开来。不到10分钟，消防车就来了。红闪闪的颇有过节的气氛，大家还在拍照留念，我也不例外。最后当然是什么也没有发现，据说是因为水系统的问题出触发了火警。\n最后一周了，后天一场数学final，加油！\n","date":"December 7, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-06-final-week.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"从纽约回来之后，立马就进入了期末考试周。周二回来，周五就进行了第一场期末考试，时间过的真快。但确实是不太适应Thanksgiving和Winter break间隔如此之近。","title":"Final Week"},{"content":"最最最后一天了，现在正坐在从纽约飞往durham的飞机上，刚刚飞过繁华的曼哈顿上空，我甚至能够清楚地看到布鲁克林大桥、自由女神像。\n是时候做个总结了。\n今天 今天是什么都没有干，昨晚参观完911纪念馆，一晚上都沉迷于知乎的各种911专栏，意外刷到了烧焦的尸体的照片，我确实被吓到了，直到凌晨四点多我才睡着。早上起来后，整理好行李，买的各种衣服打包好到就近的快递站投递了，30刀，确实比我想象中的贵。之后到中国超市买了一大堆零食，送给朋友。\n朋友 能够来纽约，多亏了我的朋友。当时我也没多想，微信里他回“来！”，我就立马订了机票，果断决策。来这里之后，也为他添了不少麻烦，蹭吃蹭住加陪玩，我着实是有些不好意思。我最大的感受是他活得很真实，令人羡慕的那种真实，对自己感受的真实对待，对自己目标的认真对待，还有对朋友的真心真实对待，我深有感触。\n他带我逛了大都会艺术博物馆，帝国大厦……这些震撼的景色，事物我可能一辈子都不会忘记，甚至我承诺还会再来一遍。我也会记住，第一次开眼界是在他的带领下。他攒了局，让我认识了新老朋友，喝酒吃烤肉，是我最快乐的时光。他的前途一路光明，我衷心祝福。\n很多话，尽在不言中。我会一直记得酒后说的那些话，我们觥筹交错之间的你来我往的对话，十年后就是我们站在曼哈顿至高点的谈资。\n今晚在纽约的最后一顿是麻辣烫，我甚至在国内都没有怎么吃过。但这顿饭确实好吃，回到学校后再也不可能吃到如此美味的传统中餐了。之后我们一起坐地铁回家，我终于碰上了地铁车厢里的卖唱，说实话还是蛮好听的。只是我还未来得及拿出钱包，他就下车了。\n到家之后，拿好行李，他送我去地铁站。等了快15分钟，M列车来了两趟，却始终没有我要乘坐的E。也许上帝也知道我还想多探索探索纽约吧。朋友站在我旁边，我一直在想当列车驶来，我们会以怎样的形式告别，是拥抱还是握手还是口头再见。我们的15分钟，几乎是在沉默中度过的，我们知道一切尽在不言中。\n列车来了，挤满了乘客。这是我见过最拥挤的纽约地铁了，没想到是在最后一程遇见了。人很多，他说“快挤，待会儿挤不上了”。我和他握了握手，抓着行李箱就上了地铁。列车开动时，我看到他从窗户外给我打招呼，我也向他告别。\n当时我似乎没有任何热烈的情感，没有任何的怀念与惋惜，只是平平淡淡地，就像车平平淡淡地开走了一样。但我知道，君子之交淡如水，这份友谊会长存。\n城市的感觉 我喜欢这座城市，远超我的期待。城市生活节奏很快，很压抑，人人都是快速行走，不想给自己找麻烦，朋友家公寓的电梯让我坐出了跳楼机的感觉，快快快，时间就是金钱。但我是游客，一个特立独行的存在，慢与快的碰撞，让我有机会观察每一个纽约客，每一节地铁车厢里的百态众生，第五大道上人们的笑容和面孔。我爱四处张望，尽可能多的去感受这座城市。\n帝国大厦之巅，我见证了真正的世界城的繁华。大都会博物馆的玻璃展厅，我见识了美国历史文化的强大和世界文明之国的霸道。911纪念馆，我感受到了城市脆弱的一面，铭记历史的心。\n这里其实更像中国的城市，相似的生活方式。\n有机会，还来。与她一起。\n","date":"November 29, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-29-new-york-city-day5.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"\u003cp\u003e最最最后一天了，现在正坐在从纽约飞往durham的飞机上，刚刚飞过繁华的曼哈顿上空，我甚至能够清楚地看到布鲁克林大桥、自由女神像。\u003c/p\u003e","title":"New York City - Day5"},{"content":"今天算是在纽约最后完整的一天了，明晚就要坐飞机离开了。今天也是感恩节假期的最后一天，这个我从两周前就开始期待的假期，无以言说的圆满。从序幕到进行时到临近尾声，我感恩遇到的一切新朋友，老朋友，遇见的新事物，旧事物。\n911 Memorial \u0026amp; Meseum 起床已经是中午了，其实来纽约的每一天早上都会睡到自然醒，也是唯一一次旅行每天睡到自然醒。朋友亲手做的中午饭，虽然只是简简单单的烤面包煎鸡蛋，我却真的感觉这是我吃过的最好的brunch了。\n之后坐地铁前往911纪念馆。自己上一次来纽约，坐车时路过大水池，这个画面一直印刻在我的脑子里，这次也算是弥补没有下车参观911纪念馆的遗憾了。和大多数人一样，摩天大楼对我有着天然的吸引力，于我而言摩天大楼就是人类奇迹。从设计到施工到投入使用，都是超越人类工程极限的挑战。记得第一次去的高楼大厦是台北101，我印象最深的不是高空的观景台，我甚至已经记不清是否有观景台，也不是当时亚洲最大的阻尼器，而是101广场上镌刻的因为修建台北101大楼意外去世的建筑工人们。我热衷于摩天大楼，却又尤其害怕看到因为挑战极限而丧生的人们。对于世贸大厦，我是一样的感觉，所以这是我必去的地方，尽管他不是那么有趣，甚至有些压抑。 站在水池的边上，你能深刻地体会到那种悲壮和肃穆，瀑布喷涌直下，水池底部黑暗深邃。水池的一圈镌刻着所有遇难者的名字，历久弥新。为了表示尊重和哀悼，我绕着水池走了整整一圈，还特别关注有没有中国人的名字。当真的找到的时候，内心还是隐隐作痛。令我比较愧疚的是，我们当时居然以为只有一个水池，刚刚查gogole才发现有两个水池，而他们近在咫尺。确实是我的疏忽，亦或许是被其中一个水池吸引住了，周遭的一切包括高楼大厦都没有那么突出了。 排队进入911纪念馆，馆内面积非常大，而且没有明显的布局格局，我们甚至被绕晕了。但是还是能被每一个看过的地方所震撼，从目击者的语音备忘录，到当时曼哈顿目击者惊愕表情的照片轮播，到一条延伸整面墙的时间轴和事件，我仿佛真的身处911当天。 那份绝望，我觉得没有人能承受。我看到了飞机硬生生直接撞击北塔的照片，南塔在燃烧59分钟后如此庞然大物轰然倒塌的视频，这简直就是世界末日。 被压扁的消防车，生存者阶梯，残留的钢架结构，难以想象2001年这里发生的如此悲剧。同时，感慨美国这个国家的resilience，在如此的末日之后能够恢复，现在的纽约更加繁华，更加使人向往。911的阴霾早已散去，但越来越多的人会记住，哪怕是像我们一样事件发生时还未出生的人们。这是人类共同的悲剧，我们一同缅怀一同怀念一同成长。\n华尔街 \u0026amp; 纽约证券交易所 这是上次就来过的地方，而上回为数不多保留下来的照片里，纽交所就是其中一张。我想着能够拍一张一模一样的照片，也算是见证了自己的成长和人生轨迹的重大转变，毕竟自己之前从未想过本科来到美国留学，也从未想过自己会以本科大一留学生的身份再次来到这个6年前来到过的地方，再拍一张照片。尽管季节不同，建筑物上的装饰物不知早已换了数千次，但人是同一个人，梦想是同一个梦想。\n同时又来到了记忆中的牛这里，拍了一张游客照。说实话我不喜欢金融，以我肤浅的认识，我认为金融太过于虚拟，股掌之间有人倾家荡产有人赚的盆满钵满。\n唐人街 这里，真的就是中国。你看到全部都是中文的店名，真的就像是回家了。还有传统的挂满街道的灯笼，甚至chase都成了“大通银行”，真的有一种回到中国的错觉。本来要买甜品的店关门了，我们也只是稍作停留就坐地铁走了。\n这里真的让我感觉到了纽约的包容，也让我感受到了美国各地巨大的差异，美国是一个一切皆有可能的地方。就像我的学校杜克所在地一样，田野，林间，开车20分钟才有的一家小小的中餐，但却有一所大学，有一群和纽约完全不一样的美国人，真的折服于这个国家这种随机的魅力。\n再相聚 \u0026amp; Edge Sky Deck at Hudson Yard 之后我们去了k-town，韩国城，和同样在纽约的两个高中同学聚一聚。再次见面，真的有种不真实感，就像是重回高中一样，大家还是一样的开玩笑，还是一样的感觉。我感觉他们人都没有变，一样的性格，一样的一切，我为他们感到高兴。我为自己能够和他们在家乡万里之外再相聚感到无比的感恩。\n吃完非常好吃的韩国烤肉，（就像是我在中国西安赛格吃到的韩国烤肉一样好吃）我们坐地铁去Hudson河畔新建好的摩天大楼Edge参观。真的超乎我的想象，户外观景台是全透明的观景玻璃，向外倾斜。超过三分之二的纽约曼哈顿尽收眼底。能够同时看到曼哈顿，Hudson river还有new jersey。但说实话虽然没有了像帝国大厦一样的铁丝网遮挡风景，但我仍感觉帝国大厦是最让我震撼的，或许是当时正赶上日落时分，又或许是第一次的新鲜感。但是，edge也是绝佳的风景，必去的景点。\n我们四个人正在合影的时候，在全透明的地面玻璃上，有人求婚了！这是我第一次真的亲身经历有人在公共场合求婚，虽然影视作品里看了无数，但仍是十分激动。男生单膝跪地，脚下就是透明的繁华的纽约城，女生显然是幸福感爆棚。大家爆发出热烈的掌声和欢呼声，我也真心祝福他们，为他们感到开心，尽管我们是素未谋面的陌生人，我甚至在夜晚黑暗中没有看清他们的面庞，但这些都不重要，重要的是他们有机会在纽约最高观景台体验人生如此重要的一刻，我很羡慕。之后我们坐在观景台的一个向上的阶梯上，俯瞰整个曼哈顿夜景，朋友说“下次一定不要一个人来”，确实下次死也不要一个人来，如此美景，需要和你爱的人，爱你的人分享。甚至如此美景并不重要，重要的是看到如此美景让你爱的人开心，让如此美景成为你们共同的美好回忆。\n人都是喜欢寄托情感的。虽说比以前更习惯孤独了，但随着年龄的到来，对爱情的渴望愈来愈深，希望我能尽早勇敢地迈出第一步，找到属于我的那份美好吧。\n祝好。\n","date":"November 28, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-28-new-york-city-day4.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"\u003cp\u003e今天算是在纽约最后完整的一天了，明晚就要坐飞机离开了。今天也是感恩节假期的最后一天，这个我从两周前就开始期待的假期，无以言说的圆满。从序幕到进行时到临近尾声，我感恩遇到的一切新朋友，老朋友，遇见的新事物，旧事物。\u003c/p\u003e","title":"New York City - Day4"},{"content":"出人意料，这是我第一次觉得旅游的时光过的好慢，每天都游历了无数，结识了无数，感悟了无数。今天是第三天，也是想对来说较平淡的一天，却也是有额外的小确幸。\n酒后 继续喝醉的故事，奇怪的是，喝醉之后我一晚上没有睡着，或者说我潜意识认为自己没有睡着。早上六七点就完全醒了，再也睡不着了。想起昨晚的荒唐事，真的和hang over的剧情如出一辙，忍不住傻笑起来。一个朋友光着上身，头埋在垃圾桶里吐了一晚上然后睡着了；另一个朋友躺在浴缸里睡着了，之后迷迷糊糊地趴在地上睡着了。早上起来找不到证件，果真在浴缸里。荒唐荒唐，难得难得，开心开心。早上收拾一片狼藉的房间，好奇闻了一下昨晚喝的酒，呕吐感瞬间就来了。酒真的不好喝，酒醉后说的胡话，经历确实让人上瘾。\n圣帕特里克大教堂 接着睡，又是迷迷糊糊地睡到了中午12点。吃了饭，下午开始自己探索纽约。说实话，这是我人生第一次自己探索一个城市，我甚至没有一个人探索过自己的家乡。我自认为是一个非常害怕孤独的人，但大学教给我的最重要的一件事情之一就是接纳孤独，学会孤独。同理，独行旅行也是别样的感觉。整理好行装，我坐上地铁，前往圣帕特里克大教堂。自己六年前潦潦草草经过过这里，但我甚至记不清是否进去过。街角处，偌大的教堂瞬现，比记忆中的，想象中的雄伟壮观。不远处有一个车队，声浪巨大，车队悬挂着不知道是代表着什么的旗帜，我努力扭过头想一探究竟，可距离仍不足以让我分辨清楚。只记得这又一次应证了纽约的疯狂，任何人任何事，在这里都有可能。 进入教堂，没有整个外观带给我得震撼，却也是我见过的最大的教堂了。正好赶上应该是唱诗班在合唱，非常多的人站在座位前，非常虔诚地在听。我绕着教堂走了一圈，两边的类似浮雕一样的地方都仔仔细细地逛了一遍。中途我也走到座位前，尝试用心去聆听唱诗班，去感受如此神圣化，虔诚的这样一个时刻。唱诗班结束之后，我正好走到了最前排，发现很多人是跪在专门的枕木上，虔诚无比。还有的人像是跋涉千里特地而来，与应该是教堂的人员握手交谈，我又一次感受到了他们由心而发的那种虔诚。 往回转圈的时候，我才注意到可以两美元点亮神前的蜡烛，就像去寺庙烧香一样。我便捐了两美元，尝试去点燃一个蜡烛。这才发现所有蜡烛都是点燃了的，需要自己从左手的桶里取新的蜡烛。于是，我取出新的蜡烛，放到格子上，拿起木条去引火。结果蜡烛的引火线太歪了，我第一次没有成功。我扯了扯线，又试了一遍，终于点亮了。我在想为什么自己要去点亮，可能是想到了makenew的朋友们，虽然我目前不相信god，但我相信这群难得的朋友，我愿意为他们去点亮。我甚至没有想去祈祷什么，去忏悔什么，甚至可以说是下意识地就点亮了。当然我也知道自己不够虔诚，这或许就是第一次没有点亮成功的原因吧。但还是很开心，毕竟是人生第一次在教堂里点亮了一些东西，人生中有一些情感和人事物是和教堂有联系的。\nLEGO NYC 乐高就在大教堂的对面，排队整整延伸了100多米。等了快20分钟，终于进来了。第一个引入眼帘的就是乐高打字机，某一瞬间我甚至说服自己需要买一个，299美元也不算是很贵，当然最后理性还是战胜了瞬间的冲动。上了楼，发现了一个好玩的东西，可以自己设计乐高小人，只是付款的时候才知道三个乐高小人36美金，真的就是黄金做的乐高小人。设计的过程还算是有趣，我购买了三个，分别送给三个朋友。有一些设计我是真的用心了，当然我也对于自己的艺术水平有理性的认知，只是希望他们喜欢，这个黄金乐高小人。 之后无意间瞥见了一个跑车积木，看了看价格，能接受，甚至没有任何犹豫就拿起来去结账了。自己此前问了店员，我本是想去买和F1有关的跑车积木的，但店员把我领到了一楼让我看了看数百刀的布加迪和兰博基尼，我就知道这里没有F1了。当然，最后能够抱着一个跑车和三个小人离开，也算是很开心了。\nShopping 之后去了Nike和Adidas，因为感恩节，分别打85折和6折，所有商品。在Nike我买了一双鞋，在Adidas买了一件羽绒服还有几条裤子。说实话，这是我第一次给自己正式地买衣服，平常都是母亲给我买好了一切的一切，而我自己对于衣服鞋子也没有任何要求和我至今仍无法理解的追求潮流的思想。就算去旅行，我也只是懒得试穿，买几件短袖了事。这是我第一回，真真正正试了好久鞋和衣服，连店员都不耐烦了，开玩笑说\u0026quot;Hope to see you tomorrow bro\u0026quot;。但我是非常开心的，这真的是自己照顾自己的开始，自爱的开始。我开始不会将就鞋大了一点，而是找店员一个尺码一个尺码地换与试穿。我喜欢这样的自己，我开始照顾自己了。 回去的路上，第五大道热闹非凡，百老汇的墙面上正上演着美轮美奂的灯光秀，无数的观众驻足欣赏，这种热热闹闹的感觉，很温暖。当然，又路过了微软。\n晚饭 回到家，朋友煮了螺蛳粉。又是一个第一次，人生第一次吃螺蛳粉。很臭，很好吃。吃完饭，感觉到了久违的空虚。今晚，没有朋友喝酒聚会，没有在第五大道夜游，我开始有点想念在durham的乡村生活，至少每个晚上我有室友，有舍友，有makenew的朋友们，有community。\n今晚确实无聊，祝好。\n","date":"November 27, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-27-new-york-city-day3.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"出人意料，这是我第一次觉得旅游的时光过的好慢，每天都游历了无数，结识了无数，感悟了无数。今天是第三天，也是想对来说较平淡的一天，却也是有额外的小确幸。","title":"New York City - Day3"},{"content":"真的太开心了，感觉不可能比今天更开心了。现在应该是喝醉了，想着喝醉了写一篇博客也很特别的，于是在凌晨两点决定也写博客。我也不知道自己会说什么胡话。\n大都会艺术博物馆 早上起来已是快12点了，第一站大都会艺术博物馆。博物馆门口有很多买热狗，买chicken stick的摊子，我们随便选了一些买了一个纽约经典的chicken stick还有另外一个摊的hot dog，坐在博物馆门口的阶梯上吃了起来。风愈来愈冷了，真的和脸上刀子割一样。然后我们排了大概20分钟的队，在寒风的洗礼中进入了大都会博物馆。首先进入了古埃及馆，平常在课本上才能看到的雕塑，此刻成十成百地陈列在我的面前，真的非常震撼。之后走进神庙展厅，一半的天空都是玻璃，我们开玩笑说：“美国人把人家祖先的家都完完整整地搬过来了”。真的佩服美国人对于人类文明历史的痴迷和珍藏。我这辈子没有见过如此之多的文物汇聚在一起。有时候真的觉得，我们中国人谴责美国人掠夺中国的文物，但想一想不是美国人，这些文物可能就不会保存到现在了，这样一想，我真的无比敬佩美国人对人类文明的敬畏和存续之心。 之后我们甚至到了苏州园林的展厅，实话实说，某一瞬间我真心觉得自己深处苏州，在小桥流水之间游历园林万般美景。asian art最震撼我的，还有占满整面十米多长墙面的药佛画册，坐在日月光佛面前，别是一般感悟。\n总的感悟就是大都会博物馆真的是一个无谓俗人或事艺术家，都能够享受艺术带给人或直接或间接的冲击性美感。绝对值得一逛，不需要任何攻略，随着心而走。\n帝国大厦 这是我见过最震撼的场景了，现代场景，没有之一。\n撑着观光电梯，到达室外观景平台，正好赶上日落。真的被如此美的景色所震撼，这辈子可能都不会见到如此美好的景象了。一盏盏远处的霓虹灯，或许是机场，或许是住宅楼，或许是办公楼，万盏一起汇成了魅力无穷的纽约市。站在观景平台，风无情地刮着，内心的震惊`之情无法控制地倾泻着，这可能就是纽约的魅力吧。或许只有现代的人类才能领略这现代文明创造的伟大奇迹吧，我并不觉得纽约是比兵马俑小的一个奇迹，相反，我觉得这是现代人最能领略的东西，就像可能古代人无法领略都市美景一样。\n站在观景平台，一动不动，都是一种享受。未来，希望有栋楼可以是我的。\n第五大道 微软和苹果 这里真的是心心念念的地方了。犹记得6年前来这里的苹果店买了人生第一台iphone，然后再欧着大巴看着微软的标志但是错过了，今天终于有机会圆梦了。第一个进的店就是微软。说是话没有我想象的好，店员对微软的热爱程度甚至不及我，当然可能也是我本来就没有任何产品购买需求，但毕竟是为数不多的微软仍在运营的全球旗舰店，我把三层全部逛了一遍才离开，最后也很开心能够和店员照了一张合影。看到了梦寐以求的surface laptop studio,surface duo还有surface earbuds，很是开心。 之后，顺便，又去了五年前买iphone 6的苹果店，在门口穿着微软的衣服拍了一张打苹果logo的照片，进了店里之后又在纠结万分之后买了一个镌刻“Microsoft”的airpods pro，怎么说，也算是很讽刺或者很搞笑吧。 不得不说，苹果的环境就给人一种想要购买的冲动的欲望。不得不说，微软在消费者领域离苹果还差的很多。\n西安人聚餐 回到家，买了心心念念的西安凉皮肉夹馍，真的是非常奇妙。离家乡万里之外，花着十倍的价钱，吃着并不正宗的凉皮肉夹馍，却也是非常感动。之后，和来自西安的一个朋友初识，一起打牌，一起喝酒，一起酒后吐真言，别是惬意。再后来，已是凌晨，又来了一位原籍深圳的北京人，畅谈甚欢。有人喝倒了，但我可能还算半醉半醒吧，趁着现在把博客写完，也是奇特的经历。我们谈笑风生，我一直以为帝国大厦可能就是今天的高潮了，没想到半夜十二点才是高潮，真他妈开心（请允许我不文明用语一处，这是自己第一次哪怕在生活中说脏话），只是无以言表此刻兴奋激动的心情。\n不知道明天早上的自己看到这条博客会是什么心情，总之，现在的我一点也不后悔！！！\n各位晚安！！！\n","date":"November 26, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-26-new-york-city-day2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"真的太开心了，感觉不可能比今天更开心了。现在应该是喝醉了，想着喝醉了写一篇博客也很特别的，于是在凌晨两点决定也写博客。我也不知道自己会说什么胡话。","title":"New York City - Day2"},{"content":"终于来到了心心念念的纽约，也算是一场说走就走的旅行了。尽管机票两周前早早地就订好了，但行李是在走的当天收拾的，也没有任何旅行计划，就想着一股脑先挤进这座世界城。\n前夜 本来预计昨晚10点半到纽约的航班，10点半才起飞，到纽约已是凌晨。虽说飞机延误了，但我却并没有像平常一般一样抱怨，或许是因为自己知道选的是最便宜的航班，降低期待是理应的。连飞机的显示屏也像是雪花屏一样，确实是年久失修。但令我感到意外的是，座椅间的宽度是我坐过最宽的经济舱，这一项很加分。\n降落的时候，我打开遮阳板，尽可能地侧着身子去透过靠身后的窗户俯瞰，和任何一个大城市一样，灯光璀璨。紧接着，我发现不远处有一架和我们保持在同一高度，闪着巡航灯的飞机。没想到我们两个航班同时降落！当飞机接地的那一刻，远处的小亮点也逐渐水平移动了起来，这种感觉妙不可言。同时，JFK机场之大也确实是通过这一特殊的经历真正体会到了。\n坐在从机场terminal 5到朋友家的uber上，带上耳机，循环播放Taylor Swift的Welcome to New York，心里很是激动。也不知道是经过哪一个桥的时候，正好对面能够看到曼哈顿的城市天际线，那一刻我真的被震撼了。或许是将近半年没有走进繁华城市，亦或是这就是纽约独特的魅力让人心驰神往，普普通通的楼我却也想拍照留念。\n“Welcome to New York~ It\u0026rsquo;s been waiting for you~”到了朋友家，已是凌晨一点。从高中毕业算起，也将近半年没有见面了，不能说一见如故，也是久违重逢之喜悦。我们互相交换了Duke和NYU的merchants，坐在沙发上相谈甚欢。谈天谈地，谈学校，谈生活，谈未来。\n6年前 六年前的那个暑假，去加拿大参加数学比赛，顺便来到纽约还有波士顿转了一圈。当时从多伦多飞纽约纽瓦克国际机场，而这回是JFK。这样来说，自己也是飞抵过2/3的纽约机场了。旅游，我总是喜欢向自己炫耀一些没有意义的次数。当时拍了很多照片，留下来的却少之又少。我能找到的，只剩在纽交所，前往自由女神像的穿上，还有洛克菲勒中心拍的三张懵懵懂懂的照片。这次的一个愿望，就是希望能够在相同的地方拍一张一模一样的照片，相信会很有纪念意义吧。明天，或是后天，就去华尔街。\n地铁 纽约的地铁比我想象中的干净许多。甚至还有些超出预期。 办了一张32刀的周卡，出乎意料地薄，就像纸片一样，随随便便都能吹跑。我入站的口很小，三个闸机过后直接就是地铁隧道，相比国内层层叠叠的地铁站简单粗暴了不少。地铁驶来的时候，很快，总长度也很长。铁轨和平台没有任何格挡，想不开脑子一热跳下去谁也救不了。 进了车厢，看见有人躺在座位上睡觉，而且一看就是那种睡了一晚上的，裹得严严实实的，一动不动。地铁上真的是什么人都有。\n华盛顿广场公园 朋友说带我去他的学校nyu看一看，而最核心最著名的就是华盛顿公园。下了地铁，我们徒步走向公园，有很多黑人小贩在卖大麻，甚至整个广场中心都是买大麻的，我这个乡村学校来的学生确实是被震撼到了。 公园不大，却有很多椅子。上面甚至还标明了谁谁谁捐赠，致我爱的人之类的话，别有浪漫。我们坐在椅子上，看着人来人往，有用脚画水墨画卖艺的，有卖大麻的，有卖热狗的，有躺在草坪上睡觉的，还有在一个自己带来的平衡木上练舞蹈的。就像我的朋友说的一样，每天坐在这里，看来来往往的路人，就像看人间百态，别有一番风味。 由于今天是感恩节，这里人也不算多，我也没想到大都市纽约带给我的第一个感觉居然是静谧沉静。 接着我们简单参观了nyu的各个建筑，我只能感慨在大都市和乡村地区的学校生活体验真的大相径庭。我很幸运来了duke，在这样一个惬意的大片大片的校园里有一群狐朋狗友住在同一个宿舍，认识了很多很多的人。而我感觉我的朋友，来这里真的就像是开始工作了一样，独立性很强。\n高线公园 接着我们去了高线公园，是由一条废弃的铁轨改建而来的。就像是硬从寸土寸金的大都市挤出了一个云中走廊，反差感明显。走在旧时的铁轨上，两边有很多延伸出去的观景平台，我痴迷于置身于高楼大厦之间，仿佛道路只是为了隔开建筑物而不是为了通行一样，我喜欢这种局促感。我们走到了hudson河边，走到了一个非常壮观的前卫的艺术品前，拍了拍照便赶往吃饭了。 纽约果然是有很多好吃的，包括中餐。由于是感恩节，各个都要排队两小时以上。我们最后选择了一家稍贵但也是非常好吃的一家。我吃了很多很多。很满足。\n时代广场 酒足饭饱，天也早早黑了下来，我们坐地铁前往时代广场。一出地铁口，还在登阶梯的时候，就被巨大的动态广告牌所吸引，就像是井底之蛙一样。 来到时代广场的核心，人山人海。我试图回忆上一次来这里的情景，却怎么也联系不起来和现在的场景。以我模糊的记忆，我感觉时代广场没有记忆里的那次那么喧嚣了，那么壮观了，就像是一个大型世界版的南京步行街一样，而事实也是如此。但当你看着形形色色各种皮肤各种面孔说着各种话的人与你摩肩接踵地相遇时，就会感慨纽约真的是一个地球村。\nEast River河畔 晚上，我们骑着自行车来到east river河畔，对面就是整个曼哈顿。那种现代都市楼宇纵横灯光点缀的美，无以言语。整个城市群从这边延伸到远远的另一边，你看不到尽头。朋友说“你以为你喜欢的事纽约，其实你喜欢的只是曼哈顿而已”。事实也确实如此。 坐在河边的椅子上，看着繁华无比的对岸，甚至恍惚间查了地图才发现正对岸就是联合国总部，只是有一种不真实感，像是在拍电影。人类野蛮生长，诞生了纽约这样一个现代文明奇迹与结晶。\n祝各位感恩节快乐。\n","date":"November 25, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-25-new-york-city-day1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"终于来到了心心念念的纽约，也算是一场说走就走的旅行了。尽管机票两周前早早地就订好了，但行李是在走的当天收拾的，也没有任何旅行计划，就想着一股脑先挤进这座世界城。","title":"New York City - Day1"},{"content":"下周就是感恩节了，悸动的心却从这周就开始了。不知是不是太过激动，这一周居然失眠了。躺在床上翻来覆去，却怎么也睡不着。睡眠一直是我自己从不担心的，无论在哪里，我总能很快地入睡。这周却很是反常，每天都辗转反侧到凌晨两三点钟。第二天也是无精打采，甚至旷过了早上10点的计算机课，当然还是准时爬起来坐在宿舍里看直播。\nF1史上第一位中国车手 F1下一个赛季终于要迎来历史上第一个中国车手了。这对于中国赛车运动来说是毋庸置疑的一大里程碑。刷到官宣的ins时我感受到了久违的激动，现在回想起来这是我第一次对一项体育运动如此投入。其实自己也才是这个暑假才入坑F1，但很快便被瞬息万变的围场迷住了。对比而言，我可能是为数不多的作为体育大校Duke的大一新生，到现在为止一场篮球赛都没有看过，着实还有些惭愧。但确实自己对直接身体对抗的运动怎么也提不起兴趣。喜欢F1的人类与机械的终极配合，喜欢F1的场上场下的博弈，喜欢F1是一个奇迹频发的地方。 说句听起来自大的话，也或许是巧合，2015年我刚刚开始喜欢上微软，正好赶上微软新任CEO上台，也正是微软力挽狂澜的节点，直至现在成为世界市值最高的公司。现在又喜欢上F1，然后正好赶上了中国车手进军的黄金时代。\n质疑 上了大学，明显感觉自己开始质疑很多人、事、物，情不自禁地质疑。有些质疑随着深入的探索消失了，有些却更加强烈。起初刚上MMS的课，我质疑每天阅读这些所谓Leadership的Harvard Business Review究竟有什么用，我更相信Leadership是一个实践科学。但随着不断地阅读，上课讨论，Grody总结，潜移默化地就能够讲一些很核心和意象的东西深深刻在脑子里，Leadership也在脑子里不断地形象化，开始去内化阅读的文章，课堂的讨论。 当然，也有质疑越来越深的。IE的seminar着实让我质疑得痛苦不堪。起初我是相信并且愿意做一些事情去推动climate change的，但未曾想到仅仅只是去组织一些无关痛痒的校园活动去combat climate disinformation。说句不好听的，校园里每天24小时灯火通明，我们就不能少开几个小时灯作为环保的措施吗？课上讨论的也是一些很虚的话题，我甚至越来越痛恨climate change，因为每节课都在反反复复地提到，却没有加深我对climate change的哪怕一点点了解。还有就是明显能看出来讨论的时候，很多人都只是信手拈来，在没有完全了解的基础上就开始胡诌，这是我非常不欣赏的。关键是教授也没有给出一些建设性的意见，更多的仅仅只是附和。这门课几乎没有知识输入，却让我们不停地观点产出。当然，有机会上这门课也是件好事，至少以后不会再去考虑social enterprise或是一些很浮于表面的社会活动。 同样开始质疑的，还有我的未来。惭愧的说，我感觉越成长，我越丧失了小时候对未来的野心和抱负。我在质疑，如果当一个微软的software engineer已经能够赚足够的钱，还能保持很好的work-life balance，我为什么不去这么做呢？更高更远的目标我真的可以实现吗，我真的还想去实现吗。我来duke如果只是想成为一个software engineer会不会太可惜了。但现阶段，自己接触身边的朋友，我感觉他们生活很开心，很惬意，从某种意义上这不就是我想要的生活吗。一年前在文书里写到了Make social impact的那个人还是我吗？\n不怀念 和朋友谈论起是否想念自己的家人，总是很羞愧，因为我至少到目前为止真的没有思念过家人。Diego说他也不思念，一年不见甚至也不思念，他只是单纯地享受在这里和朋友的时光。而我感觉可能下个学期的某个时间点就会想念了，只是时候未到。希望我是对的。 同样，我不怀念以前的生活，我不怀念高中生活，我不怀念初中还有很远很远的以前。并不是说之前的生活并不精彩，只是和想念家人一样，平常的生活里完全想不到这些话题，这些人、事、物。\n感恩节火鸡 这真的是我过的第一个感恩节，周六在makenew吃了人生第一只火鸡。有时候觉得自己真的非常幸运能够遇到makenew，这里真的让我感觉像家。我感觉未来的日子里不会有比这次更好吃的火鸡了。真的没有想到自己的第一个感恩节过的就如此的开心。\n不要照片 最近发现生活需要用图片记录的意义逐渐没有了，做越是享受的事情，越想不起来要拍张照留念，而更愿意去感受每一秒钟的美好。然后事后用文字把这种体验美好的感觉记录下来。\n确实很晚了，眼睛也开始打架了。这周不知为何多了这么多想要分享的内容。\n祝好。\n","date":"November 22, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-22-pre-thanksgiving.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"\u003cp\u003e下周就是感恩节了，悸动的心却从这周就开始了。不知是不是太过激动，这一周居然失眠了。躺在床上翻来覆去，却怎么也睡不着。睡眠一直是我自己从不担心的，无论在哪里，我总能很快地入睡。这周却很是反常，每天都辗转反侧到凌晨两三点钟。第二天也是无精打采，甚至旷过了早上10点的计算机课，当然还是准时爬起来坐在宿舍里看直播。\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Pre-Thanksgiving"},{"content":"哇，不知不觉就已经快到期末了。回顾这一学期，真的是经历了非常多的第一次。但或许还不是做总结的时候，就先从这周开始吧。\n体育精神 周二上ethics课的时候，又是30个人的那种自由sign-up的小课。主题非常有趣，叫做“failing well”。Professor先是分享了他自己的失败经历，从一个乐队的主唱变成了生物学专家，虽然我听懂的不是很多，但能深刻感受到他对于过去一笑而过的那种态度。接着就是每个人分享自己的经历，我第一个举了手，分享了自己从普高转到国际部的经历，某种程度上讲这是一种失败，尤其是从其他人的角度，而对于我自己而言，这确实是failing well，彻底地改变了我的人生轨迹。接下来，其他同学们一个接一个的分享。出乎我的意料，无一例外每一个人都分享的是作为篮球、足球、排球、拳击以及各种运动员的经历。那个时刻，我真的非常羡慕他们，体育作为一个和学习一样重要的事情，在他们到目前为止的人生中占了举足轻重的一部分，对他们产生了很深远的影响。反而，我却觉得自己有些可悲。其实这种可悲，再甚，也可以算是一种自卑，总是过分地羡慕他们的过往经历和收获。但同时，我在这里的深刻体悟也是做自己喜欢做的，交自己喜欢相处的朋友，没有人在意别人的看法。从这个角度来讲，我却也是自信了很多。\n上完ethics，去上marketing。同样的，上课分享的movie clip也是关于体育的，大家热火朝天讨论的也是体育，最后的celebrity game也是篮球运动员。真的是很巧，一个晚上都离不开运动。\n下周的writing 101也是labour of sports，这周也莫名其妙认识了看formula 1的朋友，看来还是会和sports有很大的渊源。\n讲座 几乎每周，学校都会请名人来进行对话或者讲座。上一次错过了前世界行长金墉的座谈，这回也总算是赶上了一次。Mark Milley，中文互联网上显示他是美国军方最高将领。座谈的题目是Defending the nation in the 21th century. 出乎意料，一般时间在讲阿富汗，另一半时间在讲中国。他对中国的了解程度远超我的想象，他提到了中国梦、提到了解放军的组织构成和作战能力，并用很多的事实来举证。从他的身上，你真的能够感受到美国最高领导层对世界局势的那种无比清醒的认知，完全不是平常我和美国同学讨论到中国的那个程度。当然，这也并没有什么稀奇的。但我仍是十分佩服他的讲话逻辑和你能感受到的爱国和大国将领的风范。之后的问答环节，基本每一个问题都提到了中国，包括神舟飞船、台湾问题等等。China is the No.1 Challenge。作为中国人，我却感到非常地自豪，这何不是一种对于我们硬实力的客观认可。当然，我们并不需要他人的认可。这又想起我和Grody的谈话，他说中国一直在等一个机会，等美国犯错的机会。\n中餐 周二去makenew吃了一顿极其丰盛的晚饭，虽然不是传统的中餐，但非常好吃，也非常感激makenew里的每一个人，在这里我感受到了非常强的归属感。还尝了bomb辣酱，其实还好，但全程没有喝水，也是为了西安人的骄傲哈哈。 周六刚吃完brunch，kevin打电话问我要不要一起去之前说好的中餐厅，我是想拒绝的。但又想着就算当和朋友出去聚一聚也挺好，于是欣然前往。 不得不说，这是我在这里吃到过的最正宗的中餐了。和在国内的饭店一模一样的味道。就像是一家人围着桌子，分享菜肴。当然，最重要的还是人，来自台湾的Yi-chung，黑人小哥Najib，还有Lenny和Kevin，对话在中文英文间切换，一起拿着筷子夹着夫妻肺片，真的很开心。 Community 晚上和在微软的学长吃完饭，去了学校最豪华的宿舍hallows，回来的路上意外碰到了Joey和Philip，得知他们去hallows看电影。我说我要和Matthew待会儿去gym健身，碰巧的是她们说Matthew也在那里看电影。于是我便加入了他们的行列，真的很巧，很巧。 喝了一杯热巧克力，看着并不感兴趣的动漫Ponyo，却也是非常的幸福。\n下周就是midterm了，希望数学能够善待我。希望下周末有勇气请喜欢的女孩子吃饭。 祝好。\n","date":"November 14, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-14-%E9%9A%8F%E8%AE%B0.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"哇，不知不觉就已经快到期末了。回顾这一学期，真的是经历了非常多的第一次。但或许还不是做总结的时候，就先从这周开始吧。","title":"随记"},{"content":"又一周过去了。怎么说，仔细想想这周好像并没有发生什么有趣的事情，或是极其枯燥无味的事情。真的像是从指尖流过的时间，无法察觉。\n哦，突然想起来了，是有一件比较特殊的事情。周一在我的Innovating for social impact课上，我们规划了快半个学期的event终于启动了。其实也就是在BC Plaza摆了两个凳子，一个桌子以及一大堆的零食。当天的目标就是尽可能多的收集duke学生的邮箱，然后以便推送之后11月3日线上举行的全球气候论坛之类的东西。于是，放下书包，站在人来人往的广场上，随机地问路人“Free food to go?”\u0026ldquo;It only takes a minute\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;Scan the QR code and get into a raffle\u0026rdquo;。很无聊，很机械地一遍一遍问路人，但确实效果很显著，结束的时候我们收到了将近300个邮箱地址。其实还满享受随机去和陌生人交流的过程的，尤其是我通过这个机会又见到了一些本只见过一面的朋友，寒暄一两句，拉近一下关系还是好的。\n对于climate change，我的观点是早一点关灯，节省多一些粮食，少开一会儿空调节省的能源比搞这些活动的实际意义大多了。当然，就算是这些活动，就算是线上活动，就算是联合国举办的，参加的人也少之又少。还记得我3号果真兴趣使然加入了zoom会议，结果评论区里都是在问某某明星什么时候讲话。明星效应是好的，但明星效应大过了活动本身，是否值得多斟酌斟酌。\n说说天气吧，也算是在durham的第一个秋天，突然有一天就感觉到冷了。周四还是短袖短裤，周五就已经是长裤长袖加外套了。也不知道是自己的耐寒能力变强了还是客观事实，这里的冷并不是刺骨的那种冷，而是“冷风拂面”的感觉。今天还和Matthew健身完讨论到现在的气候已经算是比较冷的时候了，未来不会比现在冷很多。总之，我喜欢这里的天气，不会冷到尽头。\n另一个感悟是，自己感觉在丧失欣赏美的能力。一直知道学校的秋天景色很美，看到社交媒体上的照片我也会惊叹一下，但自己着实天天身处校园，却从未再发现同样的美了。\n周末的夜晚，总是非常的惬意，无论干什么事情。但些许时候，也能感受到淡淡的孤独，如果又机会，真的很想和一个人相识相知。\n周五晚上看了eternals，出乎意料地好看。我是不太喜欢漫威电影的，觉得没有内核，没有感情。但这部片子确实让人看的很舒服，前提是不动脑子的话。当然，我喜欢这样的电影。Emotional connections贯穿了全片，这也是我所相信的高于一切的东西。\n说到这里，请允许我扯回到周二晚上。Joey，Andy，Dan还有我在探讨这个世界是emotional多一些还是rational多一些。我是一个坚定的emotional崇拜者，一切的经历与成长，我都归结为emotion的成熟和理解。\n最后，分享一句很喜欢的话。\n每一个生命来到世间，都注定改变世界，这是你的宿命，你别无选择。 你要么把世界变得好一点，要么把世界变得坏一点。\n祝好。\n","date":"November 6, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-06-%E5%A4%A9%E6%B0%94%E8%BD%AC%E5%87%89.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"又一周过去了。怎么说，仔细想想这周好像并没有发生什么有趣的事情，或是极其枯燥无味的事情。真的像是从指尖流过的时间，无法察觉。","title":"天气转凉"},{"content":"希望能坚持每周都记录下去吧。自从上次开始，重拾写博客之后，内心总是惦记着。写着看。\n此时此刻，整个east house充满了万圣节的氛围，邋邋遢遢的装饰，遍地的断手断腿，还有不知道从哪里冒出来的假蜘蛛网。已经是午夜了，走廊里还是人来人往，欢声笑语不断。 刚刚和common room里的同学们打了会儿乒乓球，漫天漫地聊了些无厘头的话题，也算是周五晚上大家不约而同的一种享受吧。\n这周五下午，与往常一样去makenew，确实非常开心。service里讲到了一些很奇怪的东西，但却有值得思考的地方。sin到底能否衡量，一个人是否sin就比另一个人少或者多。我个人认为这就像是一条警戒线，越过了就是越过了，不在乎你何时何地何种程度地越过了。就像是翘了一节课，就会翘第二节甚至更多，但只要不开这个头，就永远不会陷入恶性循环。有些东西，一辈子碰不得。有些东西，从出生就注定了。\n接着pumpkin craving，算是人生第一次。但确实在这里经历的第一次着实是太多了。不出所料，我刻了一个windows。就在刚刚还被微软bay area官方转发了。莫名开心。当然最难忘的还是freestyle，尽管自己就说了一两句话，但非常开心，难以形容的开心。接着看了dune，电影确实很无聊，但真的非常享受和朋友们坐在一起看电影的氛围。\n说完了周五，说说这周吧。算是开学以来最累的一周，当然和其他peer相比可能还是轻松一些。周三整整两个半小时的presentation着实让我压力极大，从上周一直准备到上课的前一分钟。真正present的时候我却并没有像想象中的一样紧张，甚至感到很放松，并且真的从大家的讨论和发言中学到了很多。当然，最后的company research环节我觉得是一个败笔，大家都只是在硬生生地念公司官网的内容，与我所设想的截然不同。结束后，我找grody要feedback。他却说我们做的很好，我确实分不清这是鼓励还是真的褒奖。记忆最深的还是最后在电梯里和Megan的对话，“This is America 不是所有人都和你想的一样要认真学习，更多的人可能也只是想要得到文凭而已”。我感觉自己在被说教，但也却反驳不过来。\n还有什么呢，好像也没什么了。算是很开心的一周，尤其是如释重负的感觉。\n回见。\n","date":"October 30, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-10-30-halloween.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"希望能坚持每周都记录下去吧。自从上次开始，重拾写博客之后，内心总是惦记着。写着看。","title":"Halloween"},{"content":"哇，确实很久没有写博客了。半年真的只是弹指一挥间。\n也许连我自己也预料不到，已然在地球的另一端了。新的国度，新的生活，新的学校，新的一切，我充满激动。虽说如今也过去了两个多月，我始终内心有一种无法抑制的好奇与激动驱使。\n我想先说回以前。这个暑假，绝不是最难忘的暑假，也绝非最乏味的一个暑假，直到现在内心仍然充满着复杂的情感，我想去用浅薄的语言去描述，却做不到。这个暑假，像是做了一切应该在这个暑假做的事情，去看望了小学初中高中老师，去真正跟朋友们玩遍了整个西安，去见到了想见到的所有人，画上了所有该画上完美句号。令我最意外的竟是学会了开车。不在于拿驾照的难度，只是单纯享受驾驶的乐趣。我总是感叹于时间飞逝，自己还未有一个成年人的心智、决策、经历却已然成为了成年人。唯独学会开车，真真实实地证明了我拥有了一项成年人该拥有的技能。坐在车里，系好安全带，手握方向盘，总感觉自己成熟了几分。能够驱车和朋友们去山里农家乐，也是让我感到最开心的一件事。\n离别远比我想象的简单、朴素、平淡。由于到机场时间太早，和家人去机场附近的奥特莱斯吃了最后一顿凉皮肉夹馍。在机场门口，和父亲和哥哥拥抱。安检门口，和母亲拥抱。就这样坐上了第一趟飞机。\n辗转快两天，终于到了。最后一趟飞机上，看着拜登针对阿富汗暴乱发表实时演说，自己全副武装带着两层口罩和面罩，降落在RDU，别有一般魔幻现实主义的味道。\n来了。我勇敢地拥抱一切。orientation week确实让我改变了很多，虽然不知道有多少足够留存到现在，但的的确确是改变了。\n最难忘的，莫过于遇到了一群makenew的朋友们。这的的确确是我在duke最棒的经历，我也笃定这会一直是我最感到感恩与快乐的地方。\n尝试了太多第一次，吃，喝，玩，乐，学。未来会有更多第一次，甚至都不愿意举例子了。\n当一切都回归平淡，我该干什么？\n我属于哪里？哪里需要我？\n","date":"October 23, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-10-23-it-has-been-a-long-long-time.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"哇，确实很久没有写博客了。半年真的只是弹指一挥间。","title":"It has been a long long time"},{"content":"下雨了，下课了。\n终于，凑齐了时间，我们四个终于可以一起吃顿饭了。\n自己从来不是会和同学出去玩的人，甚至通勤的目的就是为了去下一个学习、学车、写文书的地点。\n我们谈天谈地，说东说西，浅显地欢笑，发自内心地笑。我所理解的热爱生活就是这样。\n电影，没有看懂。寄希望于他们，也没有看懂。一笑而过。\n下雨了，下大了。抚着微风，贴着滴水，别是惬意。\n雨小了，站在路边，路边的高楼大厦却没有眼前的灰暗迷人。\n我们骑着车，迎着风，穿过无光的函洞。后方来车的照亮，别是一般风情。\n路上，雨大了，却更安静了，只剩下仍沉浸在欢乐中的自我。\n停下车，步行穿过日日行走的道路，两边的路灯、霓虹灯闪耀。\n回家，心被清风和雨水洗刷的澄澈，纯净。\n","date":"April 20, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-04-20-%E9%9B%A8%E6%9C%89%E6%84%9F.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"下雨了，下课了。","title":"雨有感"},{"content":"申请季结束了，彻底结束了，终于终于可以松一口气了。\n短短的两个月，却充满着压力、痛苦与崩溃边缘的徘徊。也算是成人之际，社会现实给我上的一课吧。我认识到了真正的冷暖，好坏与纠葛。这远是超乎我所想象的。\n很庆幸，总算有了好结果，春光明媚。杜克大学是我的最终选择，也是我最平静的选择。难忘的恰不是这次抉择，而是第一次给予我信心与肯定的那个早晨。\n准时起床，洗漱完毕，穿好衣服，双手合十，像极了一个虔诚的信徒，却不知道信的是什么。或许是自己，又是家人。打开伯克利的portal，平静地登陆，Congratulations!赫然写在屏幕的中间，我怔住了。右手食指颤抖着滑了几下鼠标滚轮。确定了，是真的，我被伯克利录取了！没有人能想象我有多么激动，甚至一分钟前的自己也无法想象。我开始呐喊，尖叫，朝着屏幕，朝着窗外，朝着接通电话的母亲那端。我要让看不起我的人，失信于我的人，放弃于我的人看一看，无论如何，我做到了。我不管，我做到了。我想打破每一扇窗户，我想更大声地喊出来，我想让所有的所有都听见。我就是这么挣脱理性。\n第二次，是莱斯。同样的，双手合十，打开portal。我看到视频的播放按钮，我看到尖叫的他们，我看到激情澎湃的旁白，我听到了自我肯定的声音，不是从电脑里，而是从心里。我甚至跳了起来，我对着一切喊，我从未有过如此的自豪和如释重负。\n第三次，才是杜克。同样的，双手合十，打开portal。我被录取了，没有过多的激动。我甚至已经坚定了去莱斯的决心。\n无论是任何一所学校，我认真地平静地阅读信件的每一个字，感谢他们对于我的认可与鼓励，我不想让他们失望，不想让自己失望。\n未来的路还很长，未来的路还很模糊，但现在的心在悸动。\n顶峰再会。\n","date":"April 20, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-04-20-%E7%94%B3%E8%AF%B7%E5%AD%A3%E7%9A%84%E9%80%89%E6%8B%A9.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"申请季结束了，彻底结束了，终于终于可以松一口气了。","title":"申请季的选择"},{"content":"好久没有这么强烈的表达欲了，又想记录些什么。\n自己平常是从不会看b站的，b站总会给我一种过度娱乐化的感觉，自己也只有平常亟需要纯粹的搞笑视频来放松的时候，才会点开b站。\n当然，不可否认我也是跟着b站的学习视频才学了java，顺利拿到了AP CSA 5分。但今天无意点开的一个视频，着实改变了我的认知。\n看到《小小少年》的封面像极了VEX机器人，我便点了进去。原来是FRC，自己也了解过一些，这是一项比VEX更加烧钱，耗费时间精力但收获更大的国际赛事。\n影片开始，人大附中的名号遍不绝于耳。我开始习惯性地批判起来：为何这部纪录片要关注宇宙第一高中？这样的教育资源和机会是绝大多数的同龄人所无法触及的，我不明白这个影片的意义在哪里。\n说起来也奇怪，不知不觉我就完全将这种想法抛在了脑后，更多的，是对镜头内容产生的深深的共鸣。影片中的程序员，像极了我的经历。诚然我深知自己不是可以和他比肩的天才少年，但我们有着相同的热爱，相同的遭遇，解决过类似的问题，享受过那份独属于我们的成就感。当然，还有另外一位天才，机械结构搭建的妙手。我脑海里闪过了很多身边的人，向他一样，却又不够像他。就像我不够像第一位天才一样。\n接着是我没有过的经历，商业运营。VEX比赛的资金，在我的学校里是完全由我们学生分摊，我相信在大多数的学校也是一样的情况。这是我第一次了解到FRC比赛的不同，原来FRC的资金是需要团队自己去寻找赞助商，且该过程也属于比赛赛程，也有相对应的商业奖项。当然，不排除在中国的中国式解决方案。当旷视科技的总裁真的和小小少年共处一室时，我想起来了自己参加的另外一个组织。类似地，我对于我们小小少年和成年人对话也有自己的偏见，我们没有资格，没有阅历，没有足够的知识去和成年人，特别是成功人士去类似完全平等地交流。但片中的他们或许做到了，就像我开始接受自己参加的另外一个组织的活动与宗旨一样。\n往后，是我最熟悉不过的情节了，比赛。赛前通宵，情绪失控，比赛滑铁卢，机器维修，程序大改，与其他队伍斡旋，找联队，选联队，被背叛，被信任，这一切的一切真的太真实了，居然真的能够被拍成纪录片，我很动容。回想起我的经历，尤其是参加国际性的世界锦标赛，除了以上的一切，与其他队伍的真诚的交流与互帮互助也让我难忘，这样一种精神是未来科技领袖所必须具有的，是我们必须具有的。操纵手的神态，每一个时刻我都能解读出他的内心，因为我曾经站在过他的位置，我也曾经站在过镜头的位置，这一切于我而言亲切却又久违。\n比赛结果从来不是重要的，从来不是不重要的，我很欣赏导演对于此处的一笔带过，这就是我作为一个热爱机器人的同龄人最真实的记忆反馈，回想起来，这些甚至都不记得了。\n影片的最后，是他们的毕业典礼，也是我即将迎来的一件大事。很平常，没有激情澎湃，没有潸然泪下，也许这也会成为我的毕业典礼。也许不久的将来，我会成为他们的学弟。\n最后的一个感悟，是他们录取的学校。我知道提这些会很俗气，很功利，但不可避免地，又是我正在并且未来一段时间一直会经历并且反思的事情。UCSD和Georgia Tech都是很好的学校，出色的STEM教育绝对是一流水平。我相信他们选择了最适合自己的地方，现在必然正在大洋彼岸绽放自己的才华与学识。我呢，我也许没有勇气去选择一个最适合自己的学校，甚至我不并不了解哪所学校最适合我。我想去综合排名高的大学，哪怕计算机并不是很好，我期待general education下我的蜕变。当然，我无法确定这番话是在安慰自己还是真心所愿。\n祝读到这里的你一切顺利。如果恰好你和我有相似的经历，祝你也能被梦想的院校录取。\n","date":"March 20, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-03-20-%E5%B0%8F%E5%B0%8F%E5%B0%91%E5%B9%B4.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"好久没有这么强烈的表达欲了，又想记录些什么。","title":"小小少年"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/family/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"family"},{"content":"The year of OX, the last Spring Festival I could spend time with family members together. In my childhood memory, the New Year was full of happiness, mostly sounds of firecrackers\u0026hellip; However, as growing up I find less and less interest and meaningful this traditional festival is. It soon became a period of blank. Nothing much I could do. Yet, this year, is completely different for me.\nMy mom was the first person reminded me of the importance of this year. She planned a lot of places to go where we never had available time to visit together.\nMovies My parents, my brother and I never went to movie threater together. This holiday, we watched 3 movies together. Regardless of the movie, I love the time we taking walk together in midnight after finishing watching.\nShopping The same, the last time we shopped together was like 5 years ago. This holiday, we went to Outlets together. Initially, we were going to buy some cloths for my mom. It ended up with mostly my father\u0026rsquo;s and my shirts. My mom bought nothing for her.\nHiking We went to the very north of our city, a large wetland park. When I was in primary school, I often came here for biking and flying kites. After a long time, I attempted the same thing. Out kites fell once on a tree and my father grabbed it down sucessfully.\nCuisine Living in Xi\u0026rsquo;an, I haven\u0026rsquo;t been to the famous cuisine street for a long time. This time, my mom carried us to there. The whole street was full of lights even at night, crowded with visitors and locals.\nDayan Pagoda Another famous historical sites in my city. It was full of people but impressive of foutain show.\nShopping mall The biggest shopping mall in our city. We bought nothing but ate a lot haha. Mom was nervous when taking the longest escalator stright up to 6 floors, which was originally her idea to take it.\nNature We went to the south of our city. Along our way, we visited a fishing site, a temple where a thousand-year trees standing. I prayed to the Buddha statue to keep my family safe and healthy and also something else.\n","date":"February 27, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-02-27-last-spring-festival-with-family.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The year of OX, the last Spring Festival I could spend time with family members together.","title":"Last Spring Festival with Family"},{"content":"Hey there, long time no see.\nI\u0026rsquo;ve skipped the review of robotics competition in December, 2020 review and more things that have stayed on my pocket notes for months. I apoligized but I really couldn\u0026rsquo;t allocate some time to do so because of the anxious, intense, formiddable(there\u0026rsquo;s more) application season.\nBut I learned a lot.\nI have to say I\u0026rsquo;ve never been so tierd at any moment in my life. I thought it would be a regular semester for me, just with some extra works on application essays and other stuff. However, I definitely underestimated the workload and energy of it.\nThough I have applied for Stanford Summer Institute in the beginning of 2020 all by myself, with 8+ application essays, this time I still felt like a completely new challenge for me.\nWhen writting essays, I want to eagerly find some real points that I could match with the school I applied for, which costs time, a lot of time\u0026hellip; My conselor told me, \u0026ldquo;just search on its website, found some courses and research areas, and then everything done.\u0026rdquo; I don\u0026rsquo;t think so, however. I believe the more time I invested in truly researched the school, the more possibility I will be accepted. I cannot accept myself submitting essays without staying overnight for several times.\nMy mood I always recognized myself as a positive and optimistic person, but not this time. My mood was changed dramatically within a day-time, which influenced me from each and every aspects of my life including school works, coding and especially writing applicaiton essays. Self-doubts are common these days.\nAnd to be honest, I encountered some unpleasant things. 3 times of failure in taking TOEFL really distroyed my mind. I nearly gave up. And until now I still don\u0026rsquo;t have a great score. I just hope all my efforts and pain experienced in writing essays could compensate the negative effects it brings to me.\nSeeing my classmates received their dream offers, I am really happy for them. Also I am really upset for myself. Their futures journeys are somehow well-prepared while I am still seeking for opportunities and waiting.\nThere are still so many things I would like to share on my blog, yet 3 school essays are still needed to be done. /(ㄒoㄒ)/~~\nI just hope universities and colleges I applied for could really understand my experience and ambitions through my application.\nGood luck to myself and all fellow applicants!\n","date":"January 10, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-01-10-i-ve-never-been-so-tired.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Hey there, long time no see.","title":"Application Season"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/learn/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Learn"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/vex-robotics/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"VEX Robotics"},{"content":" This article was revised on March 5\nA short break during the application season While it comes, the application seasion, full of tension, sadness and happiness. At this time, just after finsihing submitting all UC applications, I decided to join this competiton held in Foshan, Guangdong, which is a prosperous city around the Guangzhou. It is a short break for me, for I have some time to reflect the early application season including EA and UC and better think how could I improve in the future. Also, I haven\u0026rsquo;t taken any VEX competition for almost a year due to the COVID. It is the best time for me to catch up with this brand new season and implement my new-learned knowledge in real match.\nUnexpected 6 AM, we arrived the Airport. Checking in, boarding, preparing for taking off. All is fine untill our flight was cancelled due to mechanical problems after staying for almost an hour. Fortunately, our supernatural-power coach Mr. Han booked the earliest flight after that at once.\nWe even got an upgrade for no extra cost. This was the first time I was at super economic class and took a domestic flight with a wide-body aircraft Boeing 777. All in all, it was a pleasant air experience even some small episode happened.\nUnexpected II Everything was OK before the morning of the first competiton day. I debugged the autonomous program for half a night (the quickest I\u0026rsquo;ve ever done) and the autonomous session ran well. However, when we reached in the actual competiiton field, everything changed. Our chassis was out of shape for some reasons. The machine even could not go straight in dirver mode. We didn\u0026rsquo;t solve the problem all along. Our solution was dropping the high-score auto program for safety. I did as team members insisted otherwise we had to rebuild the entire chassis within a night plus giving up the first-day matches.\nfriends This time I would like to talk about our own big team. Since most of team members come from 11 grade, which I sort of unknown before. I had a chance to interact with them more throughly. They are all great people with talent and persistence. Like Mukai, who called me Brother Red Bull since I drank too much Red Bull for keeping focus on programming. I was exausted during the competition but I saw they were the same tired as I was, which I didn\u0026rsquo;t acheive when I was in 11 grade. They have my respects and I believe our school team will be more and more unite and powerful with them.\nMaybe this is my last chance The competition might be my last competition in high school and besides competition, I wanted to achieve some small wishes. Actually there was only one: to take a photo with Jessica, a girl in my team, who has talented in desinging and other good qualities that I admired a lot. Yes, I did it. Just for a memorial of my colorful high-school life.\nResults are not important, what is important is the unique experience and people who will never come back at this time\n","date":"December 8, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-12-08-world-robot-contest-finals.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"This article was revised on March 5","title":"World Robot Contest Finals"},{"content":"This month is really a busy month. Writing essays for application, preparing for TOEFL, learning school courses and participating in Yau Science Awards really stressed me a lot. I feel like I have never been busy as much as now. It\u0026rsquo;s not only about my academic works, since I need to consider many other things that are simple but costs tons of time. All things combined,it\u0026rsquo;s a challenge for me and I need to and have to admit it.\nComing to Beijing After a week long prepare with my mentor, reviewing my paper and debugging my neural network model, I came to Beijing for semifinal of Yau Science Award(Computer) yesterday. Though I\u0026rsquo;ve been to many places without my parents, I was accompanied with teachers or schoolmates. This trip is truly the first trip that I went alone. To be honest, I even was a little nervous at first.\nEverything went OK the first day. Arriving by bullet train, I took 3 subway lines to go to my hotel next to Tsinghua University. The hotel is fine but I booked a room without windows for cheaper price. However, it was really a awful experience that I felt unwell staying at the room. (I swear I would never book a room without room again) So I decided to go to the university for checking the route in advance just in case that I might get lost the next day.\nTo be honest, I don\u0026rsquo;t have a good impression of Beijing based on previous visits. No exception, it\u0026rsquo;s the same this time. I don\u0026rsquo;t know if it\u0026rsquo;s a prejudice or something else. Anyway, I don\u0026rsquo;t like this city. It imposes bad feeling to me.\nThe competition This competition requires me to do a presentation about my research paper and answer questions proposed by the professors lively. Before enter the room, I went through the code check first. It was in smooth going. But I got nervous suddenly when I got out of that checking room. During waiting for my turn, I met a man who\u0026rsquo;s the mentor of another contester. He graduated from Princeton University and I was really shocked.\nYeah it came to my turn. There are about less than 10 professors and judges in the room. I began my presentation quickly. It went OK. Then it came to the section of questioning. To my surprise, they didn\u0026rsquo;t ask me some extremely difficult technical and detailed questions as I thought, but firstly put a doubt on my research topic. Then we discussed some questions that I thought didn\u0026rsquo;t important. The last question was how many lines I wrote for my algorithm.\nThere was nothing else. No banner, no picturing. I just left quickly.\nMicrosoft I never thought I would go the chance to Microsoft at Beijing. But I did! Tsinghua University is only 2.2 km away from ZOL. I went to the Microsoft Tower 1 first and the security man didn\u0026rsquo;t allow me to get in. I met a friendly stuff at the entrance and he suggested me to go the Tower 2 to see if I can get in. But the same thing happening in that place. I was unable to come in. However, this security man was so nice and allow me to stay and wait for people who have the authority to take me to upper floors. I waited and waited. I found a young man coming in to the building and began a conversation with him. I learned that he was a intern at Microsoft. He thought Microsoft working style is very different from other domestic companies like BAT. This made me more excited about Microsoft.\nFinally, a old man Mr. Pan was willing to take me in. I was so THRILLED. He worked at 10th floor where was the Microsoft Internet Research. I found the birthplace of Microsoft Xiaobing! It was quite a interesting tradition(I think?) that they mark and keep a place for Xiaobing.\nThe wall on the building are writable, which is the same as the Seattle HQ. And so many smart detection and interaction there. Anyway, the working environment is really great!\nThis trip is kind of making me closer to my dream. Now, I am proud to say I am a person visiting both HQs in China and US! It means a lot to me!\nAccidental trip to Microsoft is actually my biggest gains visiting Beijing. I am glad that I choose to go to ZOL, asking for many strangers bravely. I think that\u0026rsquo;s the feeling of chasing dream.\nSee you, Beijing. See you, Microsoft. We will definitely meet again!\n","date":"October 31, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-10-31-a-short-trip-to-beijing.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"This month is really a busy month.","title":"A short trip to Beijing"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/hacks/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Hacks"},{"content":"在这之前你需要准备好 一台安装了宝塔面板的linux centOS服务器 hexo博客已经成功部署到了服务器上 能够访问ssh 下载Hexo Editor到服务器端 定位到Hexo博客的根目录下，执行以下命令\n国内下载 git clone https://gitee.com/winwin_2011/winwin-hexo-editor 国外下载 git clone https://github.com/YuJianghao/winwin-hexo-editor 刷新一下宝塔面板，我们就会看到下载好的winwin-hexo-editor文件夹\n安装 进入winwin-hexo-editor文件夹\ncd winwin-hexo-editor 运行安装程序\nbash ./install.sh 配置 自动配置步骤\n? What\u0026#39;s your hexo blog path? The same path as your hexo _config.yml file //输入Hexo博客的根目录，可以直接从宝塔面板复制 ? Which port do you like your hexo-editor running at? (5777) //通常来说直接使用默认5777端口即可，直接回车 ? Secret Key?Like a password, can be anything you like. (secret) //任意的密钥，不是登录的密码，之后不会再使用到 ? Access token expire time Eg: \u0026#34;2 days\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;10h\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;7d\u0026#34; (1h) //默认直接回车即可 ? Refresh token expire time Eg: \u0026#34;2 days\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;10h\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;7d\u0026#34; (7d) //默认直接回车即可 ? username: (admin) //这个是日后登录的用户名，默认为admin，也可以自行设置 ? password default `admin` [hidden] //这个是日后登录的密码，默认为admin，也可以自行设置 之后如果成功的话就会出现以下的界面：\nFinished! Run `npm start` to start with node Run `npm run prd` to start with pm2 Run `npm run stop` to stop Run `npm run restart` to restart Run `bash ./update.sh` to update Run `bash ./setup.sh` to change settings Remember to (re)start your service manually! Have fun :p For uninstall: 1) Remove the following folder: /www/wwwroot/blog.lihaojin.cn/winwin-hexo-editor 2) Stop youre service manually. 开启Hexo Editor服务 pm2进程守护 接下来我选择的是使用pm2来守护进程\nnpm run prd 出现这样的界面则代表开启成功\n放行端口 接下来转到宝塔面板安全选项卡界面，放行5777端口\n接下来我们就可以通过服务器ip地址:5777的方式来访问Hexo Editor了\n接着填写你刚刚设置的用户名和密码登录即可\n","date":"October 17, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-10-17-winwin-hexo-editor.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"在这之前你需要准备好 一台安装了宝塔面板的linux centOS服务器 hexo博客已经成功部署到了服务器上 能够访问ssh 下载Hexo Editor到服务器端 定位到Hexo博客的根目录下，执行以下命令","title":"winwin-hexo-editor 完全部署指南"},{"content":"Tenet is an amazing movie with wonderful stories and deep meanings. I am a person never watching a single movie twice, but I did watch Tenet twice. Each time it brought me surprises. It\u0026rsquo;s hard to understand, and I haven\u0026rsquo;t fully understood yet. However, when watching Tenet, it feels like listening to a piece of music with English lyrics. I may not be able to get the meaning of the lyrics the singer sings, but it doesn\u0026rsquo;t affect my mood and enjoyment. The same goes for this movie. I can\u0026rsquo;t figure out how time flows, but I do feel excitement and nervousness following the step of the characters.\nDestiny Not everyone believe in destiny. In this movie, in some way, proves the destiny of each human beings. We all have our faith and mission. Neil probably knew he would die of helping the younger protagonist, he insists to do it without hesitancy.\nFuture All the messages, phone calls, mails send to the future. What matters is are you able to get reply from the people in the future.\nIt is said by the Indian woman which is a solid truth. We don\u0026rsquo;t know who is in the future side. However, we firmly knows that ourselves would be exist in a certain point in the future. At least we have the ability to send message to the future version of ourselves. That is kind of what I am doing now, writing blog. Each post is a message to the future. I just wish I could look back at my posts someday at some point, suddenly getting the feeling that building a connection between the past and present myself.\nAffection No matter Interstellar or Tenet, scientific principles are the key component of the movie. Besides, there are always affections, emotions between people and virtually this is what matter the most. The emotional belt between the father and the daughter transcends the time and space while the solid friendship between the founder of Tenet and the comrade he recruited shuttle back and forth in the time line. They, equipped with the most common but precious affections, save the world.\nMusic The background music of the movie is fantastic especially the ones in encompassing the trucks and the end of the movie. It makes my nerves tight and immerse in the plot.\n","date":"September 21, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-09-21-tenet.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Tenet is an amazing movie with wonderful stories and deep meanings.","title":"TENET"},{"content":"Poster Code import random import csv import codecs import matplotlib.pyplot as plt plt.style.use(\u0026#39;ggplot\u0026#39;) plt.rcParams[\u0026#39;savefig.dpi\u0026#39;] = 100 #图片像素 plt.rcParams[\u0026#39;figure.dpi\u0026#39;] = 100 #分辨率 scale = 10000000 num1 = num2 = num3 = 0 customer = [] yogurt = [] pos1 = [] pos2 = [] pos3 = [] for i in range(0,scale): temp = random.randint(0,100) if(temp \u0026lt;= 38): num1 = num1 + 1 elif(temp \u0026lt;= 80): num2 = num2 + 1 else: num3 = num3 + 1 customer.append(temp) pos1.append(float(num1)/(i+1)) pos2.append(float(num2)/(i+1)) pos3.append(float(num3)/(i+1)) # print(pos1[9999]) # with open(\u0026#34;data.csv\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;) as csvfile: # writer = csv.writer(csvfile) #先写入columns_name # writer.writerow([\u0026#34;num\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;customer\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;type\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos1\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos2\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos3\u0026#34;]) # #写入多行用writerows # for i in range(0,scale): # writer.writerow([i, customer[i], pos1[i], pos2[i], pos3[i]]) # print(\u0026#34;保存文件成功，处理结束\u0026#34;) # print(len(customer)) for i in range(0,scale): temp = customer[i] if(temp \u0026lt;= 38): customer[i] = \u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34; elif(temp \u0026lt;= 80): customer[i] = \u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34; else: customer[i] = \u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34; # for i in customer: print(pos1[len(pos1)-1]) print(pos2[len(pos2)-1]) print(pos3[len(pos3)-1]) plt.figure() plt.subplot(2,2,1) plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;Until the nth customer\u0026#39;) plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Possibility\u0026#39;) plt.plot(range(0,scale), pos1, label=\u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34;) plt.plot(range(0,scale), pos2, label=\u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34;) plt.plot(range(0,scale), pos3, label=\u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34;) plt.legend() plt.subplot(2,2,2) plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;Flavor\u0026#39;) plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Number of the customer\u0026#39;) list0 = [num1,num2,num3] list1 = [scale*0.38, scale*0.42, scale*0.2] y = [\u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34;] x = list(range(len(y))) total_width, n = 0.8, 4 width = total_width / n plt.bar(x, list0, width=width, label=\u0026#39;Actual\u0026#39;, tick_label=y, fc=\u0026#39;y\u0026#39;) for i in range(len(x)): x[i] = x[i] + width plt.bar(x, list1, width=width, label=\u0026#39;Predicted\u0026#39;, fc=\u0026#39;r\u0026#39;) plt.legend() plt.subplot(2,2,3) labels = [\u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34;] # 各部分标签 sizes = [pos1[len(pos1)-1], pos2[len(pos2)-1], pos3[len(pos3)-1]] # 各部分大小 colors = [\u0026#39;yellowgreen\u0026#39;,\u0026#39;lightskyblue\u0026#39;,\u0026#39;yellow\u0026#39;] explode = (0,0,0) #将某一块分割出来，值越大分割出的间隙越大 patches,text1,text2 = plt.pie(sizes, explode=explode, labels=labels, colors=colors, labeldistance = 1.2,#图例距圆心半径倍距离 autopct = \u0026#39;%3.2f%%\u0026#39;, #数值保留固定小数位 shadow = False, #无阴影设置 startangle =90, #逆时针起始角度设置 pctdistance = 0.6) #数值距圆心半径倍数距离 #patches饼图的返回值，texts1饼图外label的文本，texts2饼图内部文本 # x，y轴刻度设置一致，保证饼图为圆形 plt.axis(\u0026#39;equal\u0026#39;) plt.legend() plt.subplot(2,2,4) plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;The nth customer\u0026#39;) plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Flavor\u0026#39;) plt.plot(range(0,scale), customer) plt.show() import random import csv import codecs import matplotlib.pyplot as plt ans1 = [] ans2 = [] ans3 = [] def process(x): random.seed(x) plt.style.use(\u0026#39;ggplot\u0026#39;) plt.rcParams[\u0026#39;savefig.dpi\u0026#39;] = 100 #图片像素 plt.rcParams[\u0026#39;figure.dpi\u0026#39;] = 100 #分辨率 scale = 10000 num1 = num2 = num3 = 0 customer = [] yogurt = [] pos1 = [] pos2 = [] pos3 = [] for i in range(0,scale): temp = random.randint(0,100) if(temp \u0026lt;= 38): num1 = num1 + 1 elif(temp \u0026lt;= 80): num2 = num2 + 1 else: num3 = num3 + 1 customer.append(temp) pos1.append(float(num1)/(i+1)) pos2.append(float(num2)/(i+1)) pos3.append(float(num3)/(i+1)) # print(pos1[9999]) # with open(\u0026#34;data.csv\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;) as csvfile: # writer = csv.writer(csvfile) #先写入columns_name # writer.writerow([\u0026#34;num\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;customer\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;type\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos1\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos2\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos3\u0026#34;]) # #写入多行用writerows # for i in range(0,scale): # writer.writerow([i, customer[i], pos1[i], pos2[i], pos3[i]]) # print(\u0026#34;保存文件成功，处理结束\u0026#34;) # print(len(customer)) for i in range(0,scale): temp = customer[i] if(temp \u0026lt;= 38): customer[i] = \u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34; elif(temp \u0026lt;= 80): customer[i] = \u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34; else: customer[i] = \u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34; # for i in customer: # print(pos1[len(pos1)-1]) # print(pos2[len(pos2)-1]) # print(pos3[len(pos3)-1]) ans1.append(pos1[len(pos1)-1]) ans2.append(pos2[len(pos2)-1]) ans3.append(pos3[len(pos3)-1]) for i in range(0,200): process(i) plt.figure() plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;Randem.seed(n)\u0026#39;) plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Possibility\u0026#39;) plt.plot(range(0,200), ans1, label=\u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34;) plt.plot(range(0,200), ans2, label=\u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34;) plt.plot(range(0,200), ans3, label=\u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34;) plt.legend() plt.show() ","date":"September 7, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-09-07-2020-09-07-ap-stats-simulation.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Poster Code import random import csv import codecs import matplotlib.","title":"AP Stats: Simulation by Programming"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/exercise/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"exercise"},{"content":"On August 28th, I went to a military training base in rural area of my city with my fellow students. Originally, I thought it would be a tough time based on all my past formidable experience with such training. However, I didn\u0026rsquo;t take it anymore during my time in both middle and high school. I took a trip and had computer science classes instead. A fun fact is that I became the whitest among my class after they coming back from training.\nApart from worry, excitement also haunted around me because it\u0026rsquo;s been a long time to have a training. The result turned out it didn\u0026rsquo;t let me down and I really learned a lot from this fantastic experience.\nBeing a team leader Trying my best to be the team leader is always my style, especially participating in a short-time camp. I frimly deem it\u0026rsquo;s a great opportunity to promote and improve myself. Then I became the leader of group 6 without any hesitate. I deeply know that I am lack of leadership and most important, the decisive personality. This time I failed again on improving that. Everytime I become a leader in a program, unfortunately, I never felt improvement in this field.\nBesides that, I believe I did great a great job. Organizing the team, encourging everyone doing high-altitude program and cimmitting myself to everything I can.\nStanding on the stage I never ever have the confidence to stand on the stage singing a song in front of the public. This time I really broke out of my shell. At the begining, I chose to do so because we could get bonus point if there was an extra individual show in my group, but that night, after presenting our awkward group show, I felt like nothing could stop me. I wanted to go on the stage to chanllege myslef. Looked like drunk, I sang the song Something just like this with two of my friends. Standing on the stage, I jumped and cheered. I felt my flow at that very moment. There was no fears, no shyness, only overwhelmed with confidence and excitement. It was a chance now or never, I need to take it. I told myself.\nI love that feeling on the stage hoping I can sing songs in more places in my future. Since I cannot playing computer tricks on stage, I need to cultivate myself some skills that can be shown anytime like dancing and singing.\n","date":"August 30, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-08-30-physical-exercises.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"On August 28th, I went to a military training base in rural area of my city with my fellow students.","title":"Physical Exercises"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/tutorial/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"tutorial"},{"content":"Before Tomorrow I\u0026rsquo;ll have a TOEFL test to take and I chose to hang out with my friend and see a movie. All because I was too anxious about the test. I am trying my best to relax and smooth my nerve.\nSupposedly we were going to see Harry Porter since I never watched the series before and it\u0026rsquo;s a good chance for me to take a look. However, we decided to see the Eight Hundred after all.\nBefore watching, I have no knowledge about the movie. I was sitting in the second row in the theater which is my first time to sit so close that I need to raise my head to see the full screen.\nMy Feeling It\u0026rsquo;s the first time I cried at the movie theater but that doesn\u0026rsquo;t mean it\u0026rsquo;s an excellent movie. Stories about patriotism are all touching and drawing our tears besides this one. The climax for me is countless soldiers jumping up from the windows to the enemy\u0026rsquo;s metal shields with full of explosive. They shouts their names out and the reactions of people on the other side of the creek really moved me. But this exciting plot is so early that I cannot arouse more emotions afterwards.\nAnother touching moment is just a second. When the national flag raising, all civilians from the other side stand at attention watching the flag waving in the air. One of the shots is a small group of children who dress neatly. I saw them watching the flag doggedly in their eyes and their ambitions and the future of the nation. A few seconds represent the brightness of the future that youth would bring to this country.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s a shame that the director didn\u0026rsquo;t show the scene that the suicide squad fights with the enemy. Also, the three-finger-hand of the deserter doesn\u0026rsquo;t show up among the the outstretched hands of civilians even though he finally decides to rush out.\n","date":"August 22, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-08-22-%E5%85%AB%E4%BD%B0-the-eight-hundred.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Before Tomorrow I\u0026rsquo;ll have a TOEFL test to take and I chose to hang out with my friend and see a movie.","title":"八佰 The Eight Hundred"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/ai/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"AI"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/flight/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"flight"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/note/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"note"},{"content":" ","date":"July 16, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-07-16-speech-at-foundation-class.md/","section":"Posts","summary":" ","title":"Speech at Foundation Class"},{"content":" Do you think Donald Trump will win the presidential election with Biden (Democratic candidate) in November 2020? Why?\n我记得很清楚，2016年11月6日，2016美国大选的那一天，正是我初二上学期期中考试的日子。考完试兴奋地跑回家，期待大选结果的揭晓。在我的记忆里，十分清晰地记着几乎所有民调，或者说自己从国内媒体所了解到的转述过的美国国内民调都表明希拉里会以压倒性的优势赢得大选。但最后结果表明，民调错了。\n2016年美国大选，我，一个初二的对政治感兴趣的学生，对无论是特朗普还是希拉里都没有一个客观、接近全面的了解；2020年美国，我，一个高二的依旧对政治感兴趣的学生，对无论是特朗普还是拜登还是没有一个客观、接近全面的了解。不同的是，我以不同的方式看待新闻和媒体。一篇报道，或赞扬特朗普或抹黑特朗普，或宣传拜登或“拜登爱中国”，我更愿意去思考这样的报道是基于怎样的事实写成的，目的是给怎样的阅读人群。所以，我没有能力，没有足够的知识储备去选择支持特朗普或是拜登，更不用说预测。更多的人和我一样，与其说我们去投票，不如说我们被投票。一篇篇我们所阅读的新闻报道给我们心中的特朗普或者拜登投下他们的一票，我们最后的决定是注定的，早已经被新闻报道所左右。\n\u0026ldquo;I said she doesn\u0026rsquo;t have the stamina, and I don\u0026rsquo;t believe she does have the stamina.\u0026rdquo;\n这是2016年大选特朗普对希拉里的评论，他认为希拉里没有作为美国总统的耐力。而2016-2020总统任期，我认为特朗普做到了耐心。每次想到特朗普，至少在国内的大环境下，更像是一个笑话。特朗普除了声明自己的立场，更多的是在反驳驳斥观点：\u0026ldquo;Fake News\u0026rdquo;,\u0026ldquo;Sleepy Joe\u0026rdquo;\u0026hellip; 反观来看，我觉得特朗普在世界面前，就像是中国在世界面前。我们有理说不清，中国伴随着强大的经济实力，在国际舆论方面却总是被淹没，我们除了声明自己的立场，更多的也是在驳斥观点，但总是百口莫辩，就像是特朗普一样。当然，我不知道特朗普是否有和中国一样的真正实力，但是他的确有耐心。社交媒体就是他的手段之一，无论是澄清还是抹黑事实，都是他的手段，他的能力。三体里有一个概念，叫做\u0026quot;猜疑链\u0026quot;：假设A文明对B文明表现出善意，但是B文明不知道这个善意背后是否有恶意，也不知道第二层恶意背后是否其实是善意的，第三层……一直往下，就像我们永远不知道我们在政治中的位置，究竟是第几层，是谎言还是事实。\nThe Lamestream Media refuses to talk about our Country\u0026rsquo;s record setting Jobs Numbers, which are indicating GREATNESS, and soon!\n这是特朗普斥责媒体不报道自己对于失业率降低所作出的巨大贡献的言论。翻看特朗普的社交媒体，很大一部分都在宣传自己致力于帮助人们就业。疫情期间，他通过社交媒体表明在6月份在全美新增了480万份工作，失业率降至11%。不得不说，在疫情期间能够拿出这样的成绩是十分有竞争力了。无论是说特朗普用美国长期利益换取短期利益还是带领美国退出世界舞台，从现阶段来看他的确在Make/keep America Great Again。我所理解，站在当前的历史节点上，没有人能分清长期和短期利益，何况国际政治环境瞬息万变，上一秒还是所谓的短期利益，下一秒就有可能变成长期利益。特朗普的执政生涯只能留给后人来判断。\n#BidenLovesChina #Sleepy Joe\n拜登，民主党候选人。我也记得很清楚，去年期末考试的那一天，是民主党候选人第二轮党内辩论。我第一次看到了电视直播的党内竞选辩论。拜登是最中央的那一位，看起来就是一位德高望重的老人。整个的辩论议程给我的感觉是，真的只是辩论，没有竞选。所有人都在谈论自己的执政措施和专注领域，然后被他人反驳掉，没有人哪怕稍微一点点具体地描述自己的做法。后来我心血来潮回看了2016年特朗普和希拉里的电视辩论，一样的感觉。我并不是想说这样的辩论毫无意义，而是可能美国的民主制度促使了政客尽可能地画饼与承诺。任期上的政绩表现可能与竞选期间截然不同。\n特朗普专注于攻击拜登，拜登支持中国的言论，拜登儿子与中国十亿美元的商业合同\u0026hellip;等等，说实话这让我对于拜登的看法更加模糊。但肯定的是，他肯定不是真的LovesChina. 我在想美国总统，这个全世界权力最大的职位，人们到底是倾向于权力本身还是被赋予权力的那一个人。是美国总统这个职位在影响世界，还是美国总统这个人在影响世界。是否无论谁当选，对于世界历史进程的推进效果都是一样的。毕竟，真正实施政策的是政府的各个长期存在的静态的部门，而不是动态选举的总统。\n至少在对中国的立场上，无论总统是谁，他的立场早已被总统这一职位所定义——想方设法遏制中国的发展。\n最后，我想说，无论谁当选，中国所面临的挑战都不会减小或增加，当然中国所遇到和将遇到的机遇都也不会减少或增加。发展自身，是应对全球关系的不变法则。对于我们每一个个体，亦是如此。提升自我，增强自身的竞争力，无论特朗普还是拜登，都不会阻挡我们实现自身价值。\n","date":"July 5, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-07-05-geography-final-exam.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Do you think Donald Trump will win the presidential election with Biden (Democratic candidate) in November 2020?","title":"Geography Final Exam"},{"content":"2020年，发生了很多事件。我一直在思考，真的是2020年的大事件比2019，2018多出很多吗？因为今年所发生的无论是国内、国际、政治、经济、文化、历史遗留等等重大事件，从我个人的观感来说，比往年都要多出一个数量级的感觉。究竟是疫情导致了这些事件，还是因为人们在疫情期间更加有精力和时间去挖掘信息，我一直在思考。历史告诉我们，事情具有两面性，不具有绝对性。一部分事件，是因为疫情爆发给人们心理上带来的压力所导致的；而另一部分事件，则是必然会发生的，无论是否有疫情的刺激。\n扪心自问，我并不清楚国际政治经济格局具体指什么，受谁影响，被谁控制，如何平衡，等等一系列的问题会浮现出来，我认为没有人能够基于现在的事实对未来做出正确的判断，这也就是为什么当今世界不同的声音和看法百花齐放，没有人知道下一秒会发生什么。而后人，我们只是为了证明历史的作用，看到自己想看到的，利用有利于自己的信息，得出了“以史为鉴”的方法。德国哲学家黑格尔曾说，人类唯一能从历史中吸取的教训就是，人类从来都不会从历史中吸取教训。纵观世界人类发展史，发现无论朝代更迭、经济发展等活动都在不断的重复过去。\n准备出国留学，是因为我坚信走的越远，所见的越多，所经历的越丰富，越能感受到自己的渺小，无论从时间尺度还是空间尺度来说，我们永远都很渺小，都很脆弱。唯一所能做的，就是给自己积累换取更大尺度的筹码，思考方式上、行为方式上得到数量级地跃升。例如，我们人类所能切身感知到的数量之多1000，从古至今，我们深刻理解了一个苹果，十口人，一百亩地，一千两银子，再往大算，人们就会失去“度量感”。十万和一百万其实在我们的认知里是没有区别的，因为我们并不能通过现实切身地体会到他们的差距，我们只是了解这两个数量都很大；而计算机则不同，计算机就是为了精确大数计算而诞生的，如果把计算机当作一个人，那么他对于数的“度量感”是远高于人类的，计算机清楚地知道一百万和一千万之间的区别，冯·诺依曼以及未来的量子计算机架构决定了他天生就有感知大数的能力。人和计算机相互协作，优势互补，意味着我们能够对更广域的数量级有完全的感知，也能帮助我们更好的认识世界。\n以下，我想通过两个新闻事件体现我对疫情影响之下我的个人学业以及逆全球化趋势之下未来我的职业发展。\n个人学业 加州众议院第5号宪法修正案（ACA 5）于2020年3月12日通过了加州议会规则委员会，以及于2020年5月5日，在公共就业和退休议会委员会的听证会上通过了法案投票。该法案旨在废止“加利福尼亚州宪法禁止该州基于种族，性别、肤色、民族或原籍而在公共就业，公共教育或公共承包方面歧视或给予任何个人或团体以优惠待遇”。从公共教育角度上讲，种族因素将纳入大学申请评估之中。亚裔的入学比例将成倍下降，加州亚裔人口约占15%，但在加州公立大学学生中比例约为30%，此法案相当于将一半的亚裔赶出加州公立大学。\n这让我想起了今日由于疫情，美国越来越多的大学表示取消SAT成绩要求，可以作为可选项提交。我当时开玩笑地对一位朋友说，这下说不定斯坦福有戏了。他说那大学官网也明确说明了不考虑种族因素，但同等其他条件下，亚裔的实际录取分数远高于其他种族。我醍醐灌顶，我将这种行为定义为“传统”，而法律规定则定义为“现代”。我不知道“现代”与“传统”孰强孰弱，谁在道德上更能站住脚。当人们疯狂追求“现代”的时候，传统已经潜移默化地影响了我们。\n客观上讲，该法案对于我个人学业是负面影响的。但我认为更多的因素应该被纳入考虑，时间是唯一量度。现在的路，未来的路，更多的像是在走迷宫，没有人能够以上帝视角俯瞰整个迷宫地图。我亦是迷宫中渺小的，不断寻找方向，试错前进的一粒尘埃，没有人知道我的征途在哪里，除了我的努力，一阵风可以把我吹回原地，也可以把我吹到成功的彼岸。风口上，猪都能飞。反之，逆风口，火箭都不一定能飞起来。\n","date":"June 30, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-29-history-final-exam.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"2020年，发生了很多事件。我一直在思考，真的是2020年的大事件比2019，2018多出很多吗？因为今年所发生的无论是国内、国际、政治、经济、文化、历史遗留等等重大事件，从我个人的观感来说，比往年都要多出一个数量级的感觉。究竟是疫情导致了这些事件，还是因为人们在疫情期间更加有精力和时间去挖掘信息，我一直在思考。历史告诉我们，事情具有两面性，不具有绝对性。一部分事件，是因为疫情爆发给人们心理上带来的压力所导致的；而另一部分事件，则是必然会发生的，无论是否有疫情的刺激。","title":"History Final Exam"},{"content":"局促的咨询室里，有升学指导老师、母亲和他，还有从始至终都没有动过的三杯水。\n“老师好，我叫李昊锦，在西安高新第一中学国际班就读，我喜欢计算机，我是……”，他像是背顺口溜一样，一个绊子都没有，非常流利地在母亲和老师面前做了自我介绍。与其说是他在说话，不如说他的嘴巴在发声。这一番话他不知讲了多少遍，在多少个局促的教室里，对着多少初次见面的老师，当然还有每次都陪着的他的母亲，不，他陪着的母亲。他明白自己不能惹母亲生气，每一次都极不情愿地答应与母亲去各种中介办公室交流谈话，而母亲每次都会说这是最后一次，以后他都不用去了。像极了小时候父母哄孩子喝苦涩的中药，但最终都是为了孩子好。\n依旧，陈述完之后，此刻他早已习惯了，像是木头人，呆滞地坐在老师和母亲的旁边。“请问您孩子的标化成绩是多少？”，显然老师也看出了端倪，主动忽略我直接开启了和母亲的双边对话。“托福九十四分，听力二十五分，其他三科都是二十三；SAT还没有考过，最近模考是一千四百四”，他没有想到母亲如此迅速准确地报出了自己的分数，而他正准备拿出手机查看自己的托福各科小分，毕竟，这已经是六个月前的分数了。“好的，我明白了，您看是这样……”，老师便回答母亲，边拿笔记录，时不时地抬起头向着母亲的方向。而他，似乎也听惯了这连串的官话，快要睡着了。尽管，在这个房间里没有人注意他，他仍是不知眼神应该望向哪里，或者他打探遍了房间里的所有物品，平静没有任何波动的三杯水，老师的数百条挤满手机屏幕的通知信息……他只好看向母亲，她一直聚精会神地盯着老师，眼光里坚定沉稳，生怕漏过了什么。\n凌晨一点五十分，母亲准时走进了他的书房，甚至还画了淡妆。\n像往常一样，他仍乐此不疲地鼓弄着自己的电脑程序。母亲从餐厅搬来了一把椅子，悄悄地放下椅子，坐在了他的身旁，却仍是打断了他的思绪。他把耳机从耳朵里取出来，紧紧地攥在手里，不用说，他想质问母亲为何这么晚打扰他，但他明白自己不能惹母亲生气。“待会儿我给你约了一个斯坦福的毕业生，人家好不容易腾出时间来，你跟他聊一聊”，他才想起母亲几天前早已告知了自己。他看着母亲央求的样子，有些惭愧，把另一侧的耳机也慢慢取下来，连着手里的这个一起放进了充电盒里。看着母亲央求的眼神，他叹了口气，从电脑里调出了一份自己整理的问题，每个题目后面还附着一些备注，都是之前和哈佛大学、宾大、耶鲁、莱斯、伯克利学长的回答和建议。他打了几个回车，标上了今天的日期。\n母亲这下松了一口气，她没有预料到这次和儿子沟通这么顺利。她拿出手机，打开微信，把眼镜提到发际，食指不停地划从下自上划动着屏幕，目光一行一行地找寻。一分钟了，而窗口还能继续滑动下去，每一个联系人的头像和名称一闪而过，但共同的，总会有“北京中介”，“上海留学”，“咨询”等等字样。找到了，母亲点击头像，进入聊天界面。绿色的长条状的语音消息铺满了整个屏幕，殊不知这只是众多联系人中的一个。母亲打字很慢，熟练地按下说话键，手机靠向嘴巴，“老师您好，请问您现在有空吗，我孩子想和您聊一聊”。母亲总是要重复听一遍自己发出去的语音，确保清楚表达了自己的意思，对他而说，母亲总开着最大音量，这很恼人。视频通话接通了，母亲的手机永远是最高亮度，对方屋里的阳光着实令他感到刺眼。“哈喽，很高兴认识你，你先用英文做一个自我介绍吧”，对方是一个开朗的姐姐，和他一样，微笑着。当然，对他来说就是调取之前和其他中介外教的同样是数不清的对话，接着用嘴巴发声，无需思考。他在取景框里，母亲在取景框外。母亲看着他，目光里满是骄傲。他在余光里看见了母亲清亮的双眸，却不知，是他的泪光还是母亲的泪光，模糊了彼此的目光。\n我想，是彼此共同的泪光吧。\n","date":"June 29, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-29-chinese-final-exam.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"局促的咨询室里，有升学指导老师、母亲和他，还有从始至终都没有动过的三杯水。","title":"Chinese Final Exam"},{"content":"The Honest Theif meet the theif in the bar, offer him a drink follow everywhere drink all night move to the new house sell his breeches, lost fight go away come back The story opens with the narrator taking on a lodger in his apartment, an old soldier named Astafy Ivanovich. One day, a thief steals the narrator\u0026rsquo;s coat, and Astafy tries to pursue him unsuccessfully. Astafy is dismayed by the theft and goes over the scenario over and over again. The narrator and Astafy share a distinct contempt for thieves, and one night Astafy tells the narrator a story of an honest thief that he had once run across.\nOne night in a pub, Astafy Ivanovich happened upon Emelyan Ilyitch. The two knew each other on beforehand, but now Emelyan was obviously poor from the look of his tattered coat. He was aching for a drink but had not the money. Astafy was moved by Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s acutely pathetic position, and he bought him a drink. From then on, Emelyan followed Astafy everywhere, eventually moving into his apartment. Astafy did not have much money himself, but he allowed Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s imposition because he was very aware that his drinking was a terrible problem. Emelyan would not stop his drinking, however, and even though he was quiet and not disruptive when he was drunk, Astafy could see that Emelyan would never be able to support himself with such a habit. Astafy urged him to quit drinking, but to no avail. Eventually, Astafy effectively gave up on him and moved, never expecting to see Emelyan again.\nVery soon after Astafy had moved Emelyan appears at his new apartment, and the two continue to go on as they had before. Astafy would support Emelyan with food and lodging, and Emelyan would always go out and come back drunk. Sometimes he would disappear for days only to return drunk and almost frozen.\nAstafy, now working as a tailor, was short on money. One of his projects, a pair of riding breeches for a wealthy customer, were never claimed. He thought he could sell the breeches to get money for more useful clothes and some food, but when he decided to sell the breeches, they were nowhere to be found. Emelyan was drunk as usual, and denied the theft. Astafy was terribly vexed by the theft, and kept looking for the breeches while still suspicious of Emelyan. Emelyan always denied the theft.\nOne day, Astafy and Emelyan had a terrible fight over the breeches and Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s drinking, and Emelyan left the apartment and did not return for days. Astafy even went to look for him one day with no luck. Eventually, after a couple of days, Emelyan returned, almost starved and frozen. Astafy took him back in, but it was clear that Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s days were numbered. Days later, after Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s health had deteriorated terribly, Emelyan wanted to tell Astafy something about the breeches. With his last words, Emelyan admitted to stealing the breeches.\n","date":"June 22, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-22-english-class-review.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The Honest Theif meet the theif in the bar, offer him a drink follow everywhere drink all night move to the new house sell his breeches, lost fight go away come back The story opens with the narrator taking on a lodger in his apartment, an old soldier named Astafy Ivanovich.","title":"English Class Review"},{"content":" Once You've Met Someone You Never Really Forget Them. It Just Takes A While For Your Memories To Return. I heard this movie before. In my concept, everybody has watched this movie in their childhood except me. I have no idea about this cartoon movie at all. It was top100 in Douban and IMDB website which interested me and I want to have a look waiting untill a joyful and lesisure time.\nIf You Completely Forget Your Name, You'll Never Find Your Way Home. I thought it can purify my soul after watching it and everybody highly praised this movie. I begin watching it with high expectation, but honestly, I felt it\u0026rsquo;s a little creepy and so many characters without further plot development. I was disappointed once.\nJust go back the way you came, you'll be fine. But you have to promise not to look back. Then, following my regular rountine, I saw some movie reviews on the Internet and I was surprised that they got totally the different feeling from mine. Some critics recognized multiple characters as a projection of people in reality, however I hava no resonance at all.\nOnce you meet someone, you never really forget them. It just takes a while for your memory to come back to you. It\u0026rsquo;s not the first time that I have distinct opinion about something from that on Internet. I used to add movies which has high ranking on the IMDB while I never do that again now. Everybody has diverse experience, value and judgement, we should not be affected by such conventional thinking but insisting our views on.\nSomething you wouldn’t recognize. It’s called love. So I believe I have not acquired enough stories, experience enough emotions, see enough people with various personality leading the the fact that I can\u0026rsquo;t feel sympathetic witht the characters in the movie, with the people around me. I hope one day when I rewatched it, I will be able to find something new, something moving, something also existing deep in my heart.\n","date":"June 20, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-20-sprited-away.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Once You've Met Someone You Never Really Forget Them.","title":"Spirited Away"},{"content":"05/31/20 Summary Today we officially began our new season robotics development. To be honest, I have less time available this season due to my SAT and TOEFL exam and college application stuff. However, I want to insist on this activity which I\u0026rsquo;ve already participated since my middle school. My job will gravitate mainly on programming.\nPlus, we move to a brand new activity room with double area and completely new equipment and match field. Hope I can achieve some accomplishments that I left as pities last season.\nSo sad that today I am alone in my team. They are all busy preparing AP makeup exams, although I also need to retake.\nTask List Get started and familiar with code formatting and competition template again. Recode and design my code format and template. Finish the entire base program with optimization 06/07/20 Summary I did a lot things today. And my teammates finally came this time. However, I feel like they did nothing except drawing some useless drafts and chatting with each other. I was there programming. I have finished my basic fraamwork of the whole program and now the manual basic control mood of robot has been completed. That what I am doing now is to make it easy to code and config segments. I want to provide others who have no idea about programming the ability to run a robo without the assistant of a programmer. In the last a few minutes, I talked to Mr.Su, the coach of Robocup which is another robotics competition, in regard with some techniques that control the displacement and turning more accurate. It\u0026rsquo;s my goal to make the best motion control algorithm and I believe I will achieve it.\nReference Inertial Sensor - Sensors for VEX V5\nTodo The going straight control algorithm using PID Turning control using inertia sensor 06/14/20 Summary Today we are alone. I assist Tony who is charged for the chassis building picked parts for around an hour. After that I came back to my own job coding. I tested the performance and accuracy of the brand new inertial sensor, which worked really well with error less than 2 degree per round. Also Mr.SU gave me some materials about PID control system and I hopefully will work on it the entire next time. Also, I walked home companied with my coach Mr.Han telling me that the national competiton has been cancelled due to the second epdemic wave in Beijing. Still I enjoy participating in club every week and learn a lot.\nTodo The going straight control algorithm using PID Encapsulation of controller print function More custom parameters 06/21/20 Summary Today I still focus on programming. At first I would like to try reading the material given by Mr.Su but soon I gave up since it\u0026rsquo;s so esoteric and tons of professional terms that I cannot understand. Then I turned into help on VEX Forum and it really help me a lot. I found a tutorial video about PID controller and also multitasking which is fantastic for me. It only took me half an hour to finish it and learned how to write PID. Then I began experienment and it went pretty good. I was stuck on the output unit and finally I figure out the output should be voltage. Today I didn\u0026rsquo;t gravitate much on code style and readability. Fighting!\nTodo Quad encoder configuration \u0026amp; test Get degree by alternatives using the encoder Learned multitasking Full PID Algorithm PID parameter tuning Add encoder mood preference: internal/external encoder ","date":"June 15, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-15-2020-05-31change-up-season-vrc-dev-log.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"05/31/20 Summary Today we officially began our new season robotics development.","title":"VRC Change Up 2020-2021 Dev Log"},{"content":"⭐ June Album ⭐\n06/04/2020 This is the first day I start my exercise again. Hope I can insist on.\n06/06/2020 Today is the second day. I was gaped yesterday since I had a online class during 8PM-10PM. Although I know I cannot make it as an excuse, it reminds me that mt determination is not as strong as I thought. What I can do is force myself to reach the highest as possible as I can. Today I got hair cut before exercising and left my cloth in the barber. So I began jogging at around 9:30 and the close time is 10. Finally I didn\u0026rsquo;t reach 5km which is my goal but 4.5km at 9:57. However, I feel tired and exhausted as the first day. There\u0026rsquo;s a long way for me to recover my performance.\n06/12/2020 I just came back from school and continueed to do exercises. I feel more exhausted than before for no reason.\n06/13/2020 I sweated a lot today. And I try another way while running. I look at the treadmill panel every three songs which reduce my anxiety while running. Because I always want to know how much time and distance left, that\u0026rsquo;s really suffering.\n","date":"June 13, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-05-exercise-log.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"⭐ June Album ⭐","title":"Exercise Log"},{"content":"Before I used to utilize hexo extension hexo-admin to write my blog and deploy webpage online. However, it\u0026rsquo;s not very stable with bugs sometimes.\nNow A talented person recommended me to use code-server which is a online version of VScode. I was struggling with comfiguring it on my server even untill now. On the other hand, it\u0026rsquo;s more stable and convenient for me to use than before, so I am satisfied. Hope I can deploy Nodejs on that soon.\nProblems to solve Https security Direct doamin without port required Run and debug Java, Cpp, Python online Screenshots ","date":"May 14, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-10-vs-code-online-configuration.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Before I used to utilize hexo extension hexo-admin to write my blog and deploy webpage online.","title":"Blogging Online with Code-Server"},{"content":"Student Based Online Community Background: Under the Epidemic According to Wikipedia, 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of China\u0026rsquo;s Hubei province, and has since spread globally, resulting in the ongoing 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.\nIntro GXYZ.online is an online campus community website built by Li Haojin, an international course class student, using the Flarum open source framework. The interface is beautiful and the functions are rich.\nDeclan used the vacation time to learn the basic knowledge about the server, combined with the Html5 \u0026amp; CSS programming I learned before, and built the community by hands-on practice, aiming to provide an Internet platform for all high-tech heroes to speak freely, share life and make progress together. . \u0026quot;\nQuotes from the Website Founder Declan He said: \u0026ldquo;I have always loved information technology-related fields, and I am also a loyal Microsoft fan. In addition to studying in the winter vacation, I self-taught the server construction and maintenance based on the Microsoft Azure cloud service for students free courses. During the learning process, I encountered many difficulties. When I searched the Internet to solve the problem, I often visited foreign open source communities such as Github, Stack Overflow, etc. I saw technical experts answer questions and share their own projects in the community, so I was inspired by this. \u0026quot; \u0026ldquo;I also want to use my knowledge to build a campus community on the basis of open source. This will not only exercise my ability to apply knowledge, but also provide a platform for students to communicate.\u0026rdquo;\nSummary The website is continuing developing and aiming to provide a free and teacher-free platform, we believe the website is especially useful in this tough time.\nSo what\n","date":"April 17, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-04-17-news-report.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Student Based Online Community Background: Under the Epidemic According to Wikipedia, 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).","title":"News Report"},{"content":"New main domain https://lihaojin.cn\nAlso can be accessed by https://haojin.li\nhttps://declanlife.com\nSubscription via Email New Post Share Plugin More Entries on Navigation Bar 06/15 Update Screenshots ","date":"April 16, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-04-16-update-review.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"New main domain https://lihaojin.","title":"Update Log with New Domain lihaojin.cn !"},{"content":"Lead The second one in my Discover College Series\u0026hellip;\nBerkeley, the college that is close to my dream in California.\nNote: The following are some quotes and main point I referred from official website of Berkeley.\nSelection Since Berkeley is a competitive campus, satisfying the minimum requirements is often not enough to be competitive for selection. In addition to the basic admission requirements, the campus selects its freshman class through an assessment that includes a holistic review of your academic performance as measured primarily by:\nYour weighted and unweighted UC grade point average (calculated using 10th and 11th grade UC-approved courses only) Your planned 12th grade courses Your pattern of grades over time The number of college preparatory, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), honors and transferable college courses you have completed Your level of achievement in those courses relative to other UC applicants at your school Your scores on AP or IB exams Your scores on the ACT Assessment Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test. Holistic Review We review students using a Holistic Review process. This means that we not only look at academic factors, but also non-academic factors. Using a broad concept of merit, readers employ the following criteria which carry no pre-assigned weights:\nThe applicant’s full record of achievement in college preparatory work in high school, including the number and rigor of courses taken and grades earned in those courses. Personal qualities of the applicant, including leadership ability, character, motivation, insight, tenacity, initiative, originality, intellectual independence, responsibility, maturity, and demonstrated concern for others and for the community are considered. Likely contributions to the intellectual and cultural vitality of the campus. In addition to a broad range of intellectual interests and achievements, admission readers seek diversity in personal background and experience. Performance on standardized tests, the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Assessment plus Writing Test. In addition, any Advanced Placement or IBHL examinations the applicant may have taken will be considered. Achievement in academic enrichment programs, including but not limited to those sponsored by the University of California. This criterion is measured by time and depth of participation, by the academic progress made by the applicant during that participation, and by the intellectual rigor of the particular program. Other evidence of achievement. This criterion recognizes exemplary, sustained achievement in any field of intellectual or creative endeavor; accomplishments in extracurricular activities such as the performing arts or athletics; leadership in school or community organizations; employment; and volunteer service. Race, ethnicity, gender, and religion are excluded from the criteria. All achievements, both academic and nonacademic, are considered in the context of the opportunities an applicant has had, and the reader’s assessment is based on how fully the applicant has taken advantage of those opportunities. For an applicant who has faced any hardships or unusual circumstances, readers consider the maturity, determination and insight with which the applicant has responded to and/or overcome them. Readers also consider other contextual factors that bear directly upon the applicant’s achievement, including linguistic background, parental education level, and other indicators of support available in the home.\nThe review recognizes a wide range of talent and creativity that is not necessarily reflected in traditional measures of academic achievement but which, in the judgment of the reader, is a positive indicator of the student’s ability to succeed at Berkeley and beyond.\n","date":"April 12, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-04-12-discover-berkeley.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Lead The second one in my Discover College Series\u0026hellip;","title":"Discover Berkeley"},{"content":"Lead I think it\u0026rsquo;s time for me to begin my application. These days my mother is trying to find professional counselors who can be helpful in the course of my application. Also, I know the most important thing is myself. I need to be prepared first and make choice finally. So that\u0026rsquo;s the reason why I am doing this, looking for useful information from several college websites. Here is the first one, that many peers including I admire the most: Stanford University.\nI will mark and reorganize some points mentioned in the intro which I think is useful.\nHolistic Admission One piece tells us about your background and life experiences, another about your school and your academic achievement. We learn from others about your character and intellectual contributions. In your essays, we learn about your ideas and interests, and what is meaningful to you.\nIn a holistic review, we seek to understand how you, as a whole person, would grow, contribute, and thrive at Stanford, and how Stanford would, in turn, be changed by you.\nAcademic Excellence The most important credential for evaluating your academic record is your high school transcript.\nIntellectual Vitality We want to see the kind of curiosity and enthusiasm that will allow you to spark a lively discussion in a freshman seminar and continue the conversation at a dinner table.\nanything on Microsoft and other tech company, their product, services and strategy. Technology that I can take advantage of and creating something real and helpful. Cloud which helps me build websites, spreading information and thinking. We want to see the initiative with which you seek out opportunities and expand your perspective.\nBe the man with one-row light in the early morning every school day. Extracurricular Activities In fact, an exceptional depth of experience in one or two activities may demonstrate your passion more than minimal participation in five or six clubs.\nIn general, we want to understand the impact you have had at your job, in your family, in a club, in your school, or in the larger community, and we want to learn of the impact that experience has had on you.\nBy focusing on your achievements in context, we evaluate how you have excelled in your school environment and how you have taken advantage of what is available to you in your school and community.\nApplication and Essays Common Application Essat Prompts Choose one of the following prompts for your personal essay. The Common App sets a 250-word minimum and a 650-word maximum.\nSome students have a background, identity, interest or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? Describe a problem you\u0026rsquo;ve solved or a problem you\u0026rsquo;d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma—anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you\u0026rsquo;ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. Stanford Short Essay Questions We ask applicants to write a short essay on each of the following three topics. There is a 100-word minimum and a 250-word maximum for each essay.\nThe Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. Virtually all of Stanford\u0026rsquo;s undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—get to know you better. Tell us about something that is meaningful to you, and why? ","date":"March 28, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-03-28-explore-stanford-website.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Lead I think it\u0026rsquo;s time for me to begin my application.","title":"Explore Stanford Website"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/books/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Books"},{"content":"Why I chose this book to read I get an inexplicable feeling about my life recently and books help me a lot in most cases. I browsed the online bookstore on my kindle and chose the one with highest evaluation.\nMy real feeling about the book To be honest, it\u0026rsquo;s not surprise for me. I thought I would suddenly realize something after reading but I didn\u0026rsquo;t. Closing my eyes, I got the same picture over and over again: the author Tara was shocked by the fact of world and was bullied by her family. It told me almost the whole life that Tara has been going through, but I didn\u0026rsquo;t get it. I was not moved after all.\nI try to connect plots in the book with my real life or experience but I failed. I cannot have a resonance with the author since I never had a family background like her. Maybe I take all granted or maybe I should read again when I go to college, go to work and gain more thoughts about it.\nEducated The name of the book is Educated, so let\u0026rsquo;s talk about its meaning. I believe it\u0026rsquo;s a suitable name for the book. Tara uses her own experience revealing us the path her grown up under different educations. Education means learning different opinions, views, perspectives of an object or event and have the ability to accept and tolerate it.\n","date":"March 16, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-03-16-reading-journal.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Why I chose this book to read I get an inexplicable feeling about my life recently and books help me a lot in most cases.","title":"Educated -- Reading Journal"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/machine-learning/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Machine Learning"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n基础的神经单元 参数 功能 $x_i$ 输入的n维度的向量 $w_i$ 加权的系数 $b$ 偏置 $z$ $\\Sigma_{i=1}^{n} w_ix_i+b$ 的值 $h(z)$ 经过激活函数得到的一个范围在0-1之间的数 $a$ 作为输入向量x传给下一个神经元 思想：用无限多的神经元节点来模拟任何函数\n神经网络的训练过程 目的 训练出对于每个神经元节点最佳的$w$和$b$\nBP 算法 求出参数$b$和$w$的导数，当倒数为0时，loss function值最小，与期望值越接近\n神经网络分类 卷积神经网络 通常用于图像识别\n步骤 以一个固定的大小在图像上滑动，卷积操作\n能够提取照片中的特征，能够避免需要识别的物体位置的不同而导致的差异\n输入神经网络中学习\n循环神经网络 RNN 网络的输入不仅包括当前输入的x，还包括当前的记忆\n适用于语言处理等信息前后关联的模型\n时间顺序下，第一个词arrive输入后得到的输出a会作为输入和Taipei一起输入到第二个神经元当中，不断往后，相当于每一个神经元的输出都要考虑之前的输入，当然，输入的越早产生的影响就会越小 改进版： LSTM 长短时记忆 输入变成了四个，输出变成了两个\nh\u0026rsquo;y\u0026rsquo;j\u0026rsquo;n除了原有的输出外，加入了本次记忆的信息输出\n","date":"February 16, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-02-16-neural-network-intro.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"Neural Network"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n\u0026mdash; 空 \u0026mdash; ​\t这个春节对于每个国人来说，都是一个不一样的春节。各大旅游景点空了，货架上的口罩品类空了，正月的拜年日程空了，城市空了，人心却没有空。全世界都在为武汉加油，为中国加油。\n\u0026mdash; 数字 \u0026mdash; ​\t2月4日0—24时，31个省（自治区、直辖市）和新疆生产建设兵团报告新增确诊病例3887例（湖北省3156例），新增重症病例431例（湖北省377例），新增死亡病例65例（湖北省65例），新增治愈出院病例262例（湖北省125例），新增疑似病例3971例（湖北省1957例）。 截至2月4日24时，国家卫生健康委收到31个省（自治区、直辖市）和新疆生产建设兵团累计报告确诊病例24324例（海南省核减1例），现有重症病例3219例，累计死亡病例490例，累计治愈出院病例892例（海南省、湖北省各核减1例），现有疑似病例23260例。 目前累计追踪到密切接触者252154人，当日解除医学观察18457人，现有185555人正在接受医学观察。 累计收到港澳台地区通报确诊病例39例：香港特别行政区18例（死亡1例），澳门特别行政区10例，台湾地区11例。 ——援引自国家卫生健康委员会官方网站\n​\t24小时实时更新的数字背后，是对患病者的祈祷，是对康复者的祝福，是对离世者的哀悼，更是对无私奉献的医护人员和支援企业及个人的敬礼。\n\u0026mdash; 他们 \u0026mdash; ​\t距离疫情正式发布已经过去数天了，难免的，在我的小区里，陆续出现了户外运动的人们：我能听见羽毛球你来我往的击球声、我能看见聚在一起围观下棋的老人们、我能刷到出门骑车的同学的朋友圈…… 虽然他们都在白色口罩的防护下，却仍令我感到不安。\n​\t劝阻无效，我不知道以何种方式可以提醒到他们。骑着车追上他们，凑到他们面前说一句，又或是拿上球拍打到筋疲力尽劝他们回家？\n​\t我只想告诉他们，至今疫情并没有随着时间的推移而出现显著的转折点，我只希望大家都能安然栖身在此时此刻属于我们的地方、属于安全的地方、属于希望的地方。\n​\t或许，我可以用自己所学的微薄的知识告诉他们。我不知道是否有人会看到，但我希望所学的知识能产生现实的价值，哪怕只有一丝一毫。\n\u0026mdash; 知识 \u0026mdash; ​\t我通过所学的人工智能有关线性回归的知识建立了关于预测次日全国确诊、疑似、重症、死亡、治愈人数的基础模型。\n数据来源 我在开源网站Github上找到了有关新冠肺炎每日的实时更新数据及API接口\n数据分析 我将数据用Execl表格进行了简单的图表操作，根据有关数据绘制了以下的趋势统计图\n利用Python 3建立基于矩阵线性回归的基本预测模型\n样本特征值：当日确诊、疑似、重症、死亡、康复及医学观察人数 Y值： 次日确诊、疑似、重症、死亡、康复及医学观察人数 由于我可以利用的数据集很少，常数相乘线性关系不变，通过特征A,B相乘、相加作为第三特征能够一定程度上提高模型的精读。 训练模型\n测试模型\n模型结果 根据2月4日及以前推算出2月5日各项人数 根据我的基础模型预测，短期内确诊等人数会进一步上升，近期疫情严重性不会随着时间推移减弱。\n\u0026mdash; 倡议 \u0026mdash; **时间终能冲淡一切，冲淡一切终是需要时间。**我们仍处在疫情严峻的时刻，没有人能从中幸免。和室外广阔的空间相比，我们更需要内心的冷静，我们更需要家的温暖。\n无数人仍坚持奋战在救援第一线，无数人仍坚持在与病魔抗争，我们也需要更多的人坚守自己的爱与温暖，一方天地里他们终能听见我们的呐喊加油。\n拿起想看却许久未看的书，提笔写下自己思考已久的故事，坐下来与家人诉说从未诉说的情感……\n我们心在一起，静待花开。\n","date":"February 5, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-02-05-%E6%96%B0%E5%86%A0%E8%82%BA%E7%82%8E%E9%A2%84%E6%B5%8B.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"基于线性回归的传染趋势预测"},{"content":" 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. Early on, many of the patients in the outbreak in Wuhan, China reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. However, a growing number of patients reportedly have not had exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread is occurring. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is spreading between people. The latest situation summary updates are available on CDC’s web page 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China\nfrom https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html\nLead As everyone knows, the serious coronavirus is attacking our country especially in Wuhan while most activities are canceled. Staying at home become the daily routine. Besides working on learning stuff, I am trying to learn Python, a popular programming language which I should master long before.\nAfter learning Matrix Linear Regression, an powerful and beginner-friendly algorithm used for predicting, I got an idea: forecasting the future trend by using a series of data including the number of people infected with virus. So I just started to do it and it\u0026rsquo;s time to share my computing results.\nFunction The function of my program is to predict the next-day numbers of people confirmed, suspected, cured\u0026hellip; in China by data of previous days.\nProcess Collecting Data There are tremendous available data on Github, and I chose a real-time updating excel files as the data sources including the number of people confirmed, suspected, severe, dead, cured and observed.\nAnalyzing Data I use Pycharm with sklearnon local computer environment (Windows 10, 1903).\nThe samples are numbers of people in different situation each day. The predictions are numbers of people next day The method is multivariable linear regression Results Based on the data from January 21 to February 3, 2020, the following is my forecast for February 4\nWhat does the data tell us At least for the next few days, the number will still increasing at a serious rate. Please pay attention to safety, try to avoid going out for yourself and for this society.\n武汉加油，中国加油！ Project Code dataReader.py def load_data(sample): file = open(\u0026#34;C://Users/19132/Desktop/data.txt\u0026#34;) i = 0 for line in file: sample.extend([line.split()]) i += 1 return i # print(sample) sample = [] load_data(sample) modelTrainer.py from sklearn import linear_model import dataReader import modelTester prediction = [] def process(data, sampleNum, n): target = [] i = 1 while i \u0026lt; sampleNum: target.append(data[i][n]) i += 1 # print(target) reg = linear_model.LinearRegression() reg.fit(data[0:-1], target) # prediction.extend(reg.predict([[17205,21558,2296,361,475,152700]])) prediction.extend(reg.predict([[20438,23214,2788,425,632,171329]])) data = [] num = dataReader.load_data(data) i = 0 while i \u0026lt; 6: process(data, num, i) i += 1 modelTester.testing(prediction) modelTester.py def testing(prediction): print(\u0026#34;processing...\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;confirmed\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;suspected\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;severe\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;death\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;cures\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;observation\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;)) for x in prediction: print(format(int(x), \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(\u0026#34;\\ndone!\u0026#34;) graphGenerator.py import matplotlib.pyplot as plt from mpl_toolkits.mplot3d import Axes3D import random import numpy as np def draw_scatter(x, y): plt.scatter(x, y) # plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;Heights\u0026#39;) # plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Weight\u0026#39;) # plt.title(\u0026#39;Heights \u0026amp; Weight of Students\u0026#39;) plt.show() def draw_3d_scatter(x, y, z): fig = plt.figure() ax = fig.add_subplot(111, projection=\u0026#34;3d\u0026#34;) ax.scatter(x, y, z, c=\u0026#39;r\u0026#39;, marker=\u0026#39;o\u0026#39;) ax.set_xlabel(\u0026#39;xlabel\u0026#39;) ax.set_ylabel(\u0026#39;ylabel\u0026#39;) ax.set_zlabel(\u0026#39;zlabel\u0026#39;) plt.show() def draw_3d_line(x, y, z): fig = plt.figure() ax = fig.gca(projection=\u0026#39;3d\u0026#39;) ax.plot(x, y, z, label=\u0026#39;parametric curve\u0026#39;) ax.legend() plt.show() Data Sources https://github.com/JackieZheng/2019-nCoV\n","date":"February 4, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2019-ncov-prediction-by-matrix-linear-regression.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.","title":"2019-nCoV Data Prediction"},{"content":"人工智能第二讲 矩阵形式的线性回归 x_11表示第一个样本的第一个值\nT: 转制， 横竖向量转换\n二范数就是各个数的平方和\n伪逆矩阵\nKNN分类算法 严重依赖于特征\n图像数据处理基础 ","date":"February 1, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-02-01-ai-learning-notes-2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"人工智能第二讲 矩阵形式的线性回归 x_11表示第一个样本的第一个值","title":"Matrix Linear Regression"},{"content":"For and Else for x in range(6): print(x) if x==2: break else: print(\u0026#34;over\u0026#34;) # this line will skip if last line exists Pass There cannot exist any blank within for and if else. We must use pass to avoid the mistake.\nfor x in [1,2,3,4]: pass print(\u0026#34;over\u0026#34;) ","date":"January 31, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-01-31-getting-started-with-python-2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"For and Else for x in range(6): print(x) if x==2: break else: print(\u0026#34;over\u0026#34;) # this line will skip if last line exists Pass There cannot exist any blank within for and if else.","title":"Getting started with Python 2"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/python/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"python"},{"content":" “From now on, I\u0026rsquo;ll drink water so you can drink wine. I\u0026rsquo;ll eat rice so you can eat meat.”\nThe words were said by Simon to his bride Jenifer on his wedding, simple, funny but unforgettable for both Jenifer and audience like me.\nThe whole movie is filled with a sad and gauzy atmosphere which is the key point moving me.\nMy imagination To be honest, I am dreaming about my future life every second in my mind: What kind of person I will meet, who will I fall in love with, what is waiting for me? Pure and romantic love is important in my fantasy and I believe it\u0026rsquo;s even in most adolescents\u0026rsquo; fantasy. As a 16-year-old man, it makes me shy but full of hope. However, no one will know what will happen in the future. What I can do is keep going with sustainable curiosity and discover my possibility.\nThe movie brings me The movie is sappy, slow and mostly effective, bringing me calm and peace. There are no impressing events happening but every daily plot we will all experience. I cannot recognize the focus of this movie clearly because it brings me with a unity of all scenes. Interrupts are common in the movie but didn\u0026rsquo;t influence me understanding the whole story. Every intersection point is just right and harmonious. Only cloud knows she has a congenital disease which will suffer all along; only cloud knows her strong motion to break the routine, running a Chinese Restaurant in a small town, traveling to different places just like their bosom friend Melinda; only cloud knows how much she loves Simon. Only cloud knows while wind never knows. It\u0026rsquo;s painful but beautiful. I am always waiting for some incomplete during watching, and I know only incomplete makes perfect. However, when I saw Simon win big at roulette twice, I hardly believed. The feeling this movie gives me is like a river flowing gently, my love lightly touches my face. Finally, I found the death, \u0026ldquo;The one left behind will suffer a lot\u0026rdquo;. Jennifer died silently but strongly, spending Simon\u0026rsquo;s years to finish her last wish and heal himself.\nTo me To me, these are all that I never experience so far. I have no idea whether I will encounter with a charming girl destined to be my love and how much pain and happiness I will suffer in the future. Staying truly may be helpful to find my way.\nI hope one day I can watch this minor movie with my love and look back at our experiences.\n","date":"January 28, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-01-28-only-cloud-knows.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"“From now on, I\u0026rsquo;ll drink water so you can drink wine.","title":"Only Cloud Knows"},{"content":"人工智能第一讲 定义 基于已知的函数模型预测未知的\n分类 监督学习 需要人工标记 预测、推荐、标注、识别等 回归 分类 无监督学习 聚类 社团划分 生成学习 强化学习： 根据结果回馈优化模型 有监督模型 样本二元组：(x,y)\n利用样本求解模型最佳参数\n线性回归 hyperparameter ","date":"January 27, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-01-27-ai-learning-notes-1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"人工智能第一讲 定义 基于已知的函数模型预测未知的","title":"Linear Regression"},{"content":"What\u0026rsquo;s new for me Do not need to declare variables indentation replaces curly braces to divide code blocks Grammar Assigning value to multiple variables x, y, z = 1, 2, \u0026#34;hello\u0026#34; Define a global variable in local function def myfunc(): global x x = \u0026#34;fantastic\u0026#34; Change the value of a global variable inside the function x = \u0026#34;declan\u0026#34; def myfunc(): global x x = \u0026#34;declan and jessica\u0026#34; New data type for me Sample Data Type x = 1j complex x = [\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;] list x = (\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;) tuple x = range(6) range x = {\u0026quot;name\u0026quot; : \u0026quot;Bill\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;age\u0026quot; : 63} dict x = {\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;} set x = frozenset({\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;}) frozenset x = True bool x = b\u0026quot;Hello\u0026quot; bytes x = bytearray(5) bytearray x = memoryview(bytes(5)) memoryview Specifying the data type x = dataType(value) Verify the data type x = \u0026#39;declan\u0026#39; type(x) Random number import random x = random.randrange(1,10) Multiline string (multiline comment) x = \u0026#34;\u0026#34;\u0026#34; declan is a boy, who is talented in CS, has more hobbies than that.\u0026#34;\u0026#34;\u0026#34; Crop b = \u0026#39;declan shares his life\u0026#39; c = b[2:5] negative index c = b[-5:-2] String method a = \u0026#39;Declan and Billy\u0026#39; len(a) # length a.strip() # remove leading or trailing whitespace characters a.lower() # returns lowercase string a.upper() # returns uppercase string a.replace(\u0026#34;Billy\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;jessica\u0026#34;) # replace part of the string to another a.split(\u0026#34; \u0026#34;) #returns \u0026#34;DeclanBilly\u0026#34; # check if substring exists x = \u0026#39;Declan\u0026#39; in a x = \u0026#39;Declan\u0026#39; not in a String format Put parameter into {}.\nx = \u0026#34;declan\u0026#39;s dreaming score is TOEFL{}+ and SAT{}+\u0026#34; a, b = 115, 1500 print(x.format(a, b)) Also can use {0} to ensure that parameters are placed in correct placeholder.\nMust starting with 0 and consecutive\nx = \u0026#34;declan\u0026#39;s dreaming score is TOEFL{1}+ and SAT{0}+\u0026#34; a, b = 1500, 115 print(x.format(a, b)) New arithmetic operator operator name instance ** power x ** y // floor division x // y Logical operator and, or, not cannot be written in symbol\nData structure List List is an ordered and changeable collection symbolized as []\n####### CREATE ####### declanFriends = [\u0026#34;Billy\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Cain\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Tony\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Tom\u0026#34;] ####### VISIT ####### # visit list print(declanFriends[0]) # negative index print(declanFriends[-1]) # -1 is the last element in the list # visit range print(declanFriends[1:2]) # returns a new list with specified elements # visit negative index range print(declanFriends[-4:-1]) # including -4 and excluding -1 # traverse the list for x in declanFriends: print(x) ngtr ######## ADD ######## # add a new element to the tail declanFriends.append(\u0026#34;Jessica\u0026#34;) # add a new element to a specified index declanFriends.insert(1,\u0026#34;Jessica\u0026#34;) ######## REMOVE ######## declanFriends.remove(\u0026#34;Tom\u0026#34;) declanFriends.pop(1) # remove the last one if no index specified, returning the last element del declanFriends[1] ####### COPY ####### myFriends = declanFriends myFriends = declanFriends.copy() myFriends = list(declanFriends) ####### METHODS ####### myFriends.count(\u0026#34;Billy\u0026#34;) # returns the number of a specified element myFriends.index(\u0026#34;Billy\u0026#34;) # returns the first index of a specified element myFriends.reverse() myFriends.sort() ####### OTHERS ####### # the length of the list print(len(declanFriends)) # clear the list declanFriends.clear() list2 = list1 cannot really copy, because list2 will just be a reference to list1. Changing list2 is actually changing list1.\nTuple Tuple is an orderable and unchangeable collection symbolized as ()\n####### CREATE ####### companies = (\u0026#34;Microsoft\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;Google\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;Apple\u0026#34;) bestCompany = (\u0026#34;Microsoft\u0026#34;,) # the \u0026#39;,\u0026#39; is necessary for recognizing variable as tuple ####### VISIT ####### # The same as the above List one Set Set is an unordered and no-index collection symbolized as {}\n####### CREATE ####### companies = {\u0026#34;Microsoft\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Google\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Apple\u0026#34;} ####### ADD ####### companies.add(\u0026#34;Amazon\u0026#34;) companies.update((\u0026#34;Amazaon\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Facebook\u0026#34;)) ####### REMOVE ####### companies.remove(\u0026#34;Apple\u0026#34;) # will raise error if the element is not exist companies.discard(\u0026#34;Apple\u0026#34;) # will not raise error if the element is not exist ####### MERGE ####### name = declanFriends.union(companies) ####### OTHERS ####### difference() # returns a collection containing the differences between two or more collections. difference_update() # delete the same elements from specified set Dictionary Dictionary is a unorderable, changeable and indexed collection\nQ\u0026amp;A '' \u0026amp; \u0026quot;\u0026quot;, which is recommend?\nThe different between is and ==?\nReturn none?\ndeclanFriends = [\u0026#34;a\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;b\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;c\u0026#34;] print(declanFriends.append(\u0026#34;d\u0026#34;)) The recommend way to remove elements from list, remove(), del(), pop() or del()?\nHow to sort list in specific way?\nWeird output\nthisset = {\u0026#34;apple\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;banana\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;cherry\u0026#34;} thisset.update(\u0026#34;orange\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;mango\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;grapes\u0026#34;) print(thisset) # output: {\u0026#39;o\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;s\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;r\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;a\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;e\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;apple\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;m\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;banana\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;g\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;p\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;n\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;cherry\u0026#39;} What means symmetric_difference() in set method? ","date":"January 22, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-01-22-getting-started-with-python.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"What\u0026rsquo;s new for me Do not need to declare variables indentation replaces curly braces to divide code blocks Grammar Assigning value to multiple variables x, y, z = 1, 2, \u0026#34;hello\u0026#34; Define a global variable in local function def myfunc(): global x x = \u0026#34;fantastic\u0026#34; Change the value of a global variable inside the function x = \u0026#34;declan\u0026#34; def myfunc(): global x x = \u0026#34;declan and jessica\u0026#34; New data type for me Sample Data Type x = 1j complex x = [\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;] list x = (\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;) tuple x = range(6) range x = {\u0026quot;name\u0026quot; : \u0026quot;Bill\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;age\u0026quot; : 63} dict x = {\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;} set x = frozenset({\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;}) frozenset x = True bool x = b\u0026quot;Hello\u0026quot; bytes x = bytearray(5) bytearray x = memoryview(bytes(5)) memoryview Specifying the data type x = dataType(value) Verify the data type x = \u0026#39;declan\u0026#39; type(x) Random number import random x = random.","title":"Getting started with Python 1"},{"content":" import java.util.Scanner; public class Diff { static String s1,s2; static String[] word1; static String[] word2; static void input() { Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in); s1 = input.nextLine(); s2 = input.nextLine(); int len1 = s1.length(); int len2 = s2.length(); // for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;word1.length;i++) System.out.println(word1[i]); } static String process(String A, String B) { String common=\u0026#34;\u0026#34;; word1 = A.split(\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); word2 = B.split(\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); int len1 = word1.length; int len2 = word2.length; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len1;i++) { for(int j=0;j\u0026lt;len2;j++) { int pos = word2[j].indexOf(word1[i]); if(pos!=-1) { word2[j] = word2[j].substring(0,pos) + word2[j].substring(pos+word1[i].length()); common = common + word1[i]; break; } } } return common; } static String declan(String c1, String c2) { String ans=\u0026#34;\u0026#34;; int len1 = c1.length(); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len1;i++) { String tmp = c1.substring(i, i+1); int pos = c2.indexOf(tmp); if(pos==-1) continue; ans = ans + tmp; c2 = c2.substring(pos+1); } return (ans==\u0026#34;\u0026#34;)?(\u0026#34;NONE\u0026#34;):(ans); } public static void main(String[] args) { for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;5;i++) { System.out.println(\u0026#34;Please enter No.\u0026#34;+(i+1)+\u0026#34; line of the input data:\u0026#34;); input(); String common1 = process(s1,s2); String common2 = process(s2,s1); System.out.println(\u0026#34;The answer to No.\u0026#34;+(i+1)+\u0026#34;line is:\u0026#34;); System.out.println(declan(common1,common2)); // System.out.println(common1); // System.out.println(common2); } System.out.println(\u0026#34;All output done...\u0026#34;); System.out.println(\u0026#34;Thanks for your testing\u0026#34;); // return; } } /* The quick brown fox did jump over a log The brown rabbit quickly did outjump the fox How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood He would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream He screams she screams they all scream for a creamery A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk but the stump thunk the skunk stunk I have got a date at a quarter to eight I will see you at the gate so do not be late abc defgh ijkl mnopq rstuv wxyz ab cdefgh ijklmn opq rst uv w xy z */ ","date":"December 19, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-12-19-acsl-diff.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"import java.","title":"ACSL Diff"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/competitive-programming/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Competitive Programming"},{"content":"import java.util.Scanner; public class digitReassembly { public static void main(String[] args) { Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in); String s1 = input.next(); String s2 = input.next(); input.close(); int num = Integer.valueOf(s2); while(s1.length()%num!=0) { s1 = s1 + \u0026#34;0\u0026#34;; } int ans = 0; int cnt = s1.length()/num; int p = 0; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;cnt;i++) { ans += Integer.valueOf(s1.substring(p,p+num)); p = p+num; } System.out.println(ans); } } ","date":"December 12, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-12-12-digital-reassembly.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"import java.","title":"Digital Reassembly"},{"content":"import java.util.Scanner; public class CHMOD { static String[] num = new String[4]; public static void input() { Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in); String s = input.next(); int len = s.length(); int cnt = 0; num[cnt++] = s.substring(0, 1); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;len;i++) { if(s.charAt(i)\u0026gt;=\u0026#39;0\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; s.charAt(i)\u0026lt;=\u0026#39;9\u0026#39;) { num[cnt++] = Integer.toBinaryString(s.charAt(i)-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;); } } input.close(); } public static void process() { String[] ans = new String[]{\u0026#34;\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;\u0026#34;}; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;4;i++) { while(num[i].length()\u0026lt;3) num[i] = \u0026#39;0\u0026#39; + num[i]; if(num[i].charAt(0) == \u0026#39;1\u0026#39;) ans[i] += \u0026#39;r\u0026#39;; else ans[i] += \u0026#39;-\u0026#39;; if(num[i].charAt(1) == \u0026#39;1\u0026#39;) ans[i] += \u0026#39;w\u0026#39;; else ans[i] += \u0026#39;-\u0026#39;; if(num[i].charAt(2) == \u0026#39;1\u0026#39;) ans[i] += \u0026#39;x\u0026#39;; else ans[i] += \u0026#39;-\u0026#39;; } boolean flag1,flag2,flag3; flag1 = flag2 = flag3 = false; if(num[0].charAt(0)==\u0026#39;1\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; ans[1].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39;) flag1 = true; if(num[0].charAt(0)==\u0026#39;2\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; ans[2].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39;) flag2 = true; if(num[0].charAt(0)==\u0026#39;4\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; ans[3].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39;) flag3 = true; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;4;i++) { System.out.print(num[i]+\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); } System.out.print(\u0026#34;and \u0026#34;); if(ans[1].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; flag1 == true) { System.out.print( ans[1].charAt(0) ); System.out.print( ans[1].charAt(1) ); System.out.print(\u0026#34;s\u0026#34;); } else System.out.print(ans[1]+\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); if(ans[2].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; flag2 == true) { System.out.print( ans[2].charAt(0) ); System.out.print( ans[2].charAt(1) ); System.out.print(\u0026#34;s\u0026#34;); } else System.out.print(ans[2]+\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); if(ans[3].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; flag3 == true) { System.out.print( ans[3].charAt(0) ); System.out.print( ans[3].charAt(1) ); System.out.print(\u0026#34;t\u0026#34;); } else System.out.print(ans[3]); } public static void main(String[] args) { input(); process(); } } /* 0,5,2,6 1,7,3,0 2,4,1,5 4,2,3,4 4,5,6,7 */ ","date":"December 12, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-12-12-acsl-chmod.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"import java.","title":"ACSL CHMOD"},{"content":"Question My thought Nothing\u0026hellip; The problem is pretty easy, however it troubled me for a quite long time. Just follow the instruction of the problem and simulate the whole process by coding.\nPoints to note The conversion between String and int How to handle carry Pay attention to the additional sign Sometimes we can use char to simplify the process Code import java.util.Scanner; class test { static String num1; static int num2,num3; public static void input() { Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in); String s = input.next(); int len = s.length(); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) { if(s.charAt(i)==\u0026#39;,\u0026#39;) { num1 = s.substring(0,i); num2 = s.charAt(i+1)-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;; num3 = s.charAt(i+3)-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;; break; } } input.close(); // System.out.println(num1); // System.out.println(num2); // System.out.println(num3); } public static void noSolution(int decimalPoint) { int IntgerNum = num2 - num3 - 1; while((IntgerNum--)!=0) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;#\u0026#34;); } System.out.print(\u0026#34;.\u0026#34;); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;num3;i++) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;#\u0026#34;); } } public static void process() { //find the decimal point int decimalPoint = num1.indexOf(\u0026#34;.\u0026#34;); int decimalLength = num1.length() - decimalPoint - 1; int integerLength = decimalPoint; //find the impossible situation if(decimalLength \u0026lt; num3 ||integerLength + 1 + num3 \u0026gt; num2) { noSolution(decimalPoint); return; } String newNum = num1.substring(0,decimalPoint+num3+1); // System.out.println(newNum); //convert to integer String tmp=\u0026#34;\u0026#34;; int newLen = newNum.length(); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;newLen;i++) { if(newNum.charAt(i)==\u0026#39;.\u0026#39;) continue; tmp += newNum.substring(i,i+1); } int haveASign = 0; if(tmp.charAt(0)==\u0026#39;+\u0026#39;) { haveASign = 1; tmp = tmp.substring(1); } else if(tmp.charAt(0)==\u0026#39;-\u0026#39;) { haveASign = -1; tmp = tmp.substring(1); } // System.out.print(tmp); int intTmp = Integer.valueOf(tmp); //carry if(newLen+1\u0026lt;=num1.length() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; num1.charAt(newLen)\u0026gt;\u0026#39;4\u0026#39;) intTmp++; String stringTmp = Integer.toString(intTmp); int nowLength = stringTmp.length() + 1 + Math.abs(haveASign); int cntOutput = 0; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;num2-nowLength;i++) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;#\u0026#34;); cntOutput++; } if(haveASign==-1) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;-\u0026#34;); cntOutput++; } else if(haveASign==1) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;+\u0026#34;); cntOutput++; } //print integer int p=0; for(p=0;p\u0026lt;num2-1-cntOutput-num3;p++) { System.out.print(stringTmp.charAt(p)); } System.out.print(\u0026#34;.\u0026#34;); for(;p\u0026lt;stringTmp.length();p++) { System.out.print(stringTmp.charAt(p)); } } public static void main(String[] args) { input(); process(); } } Tips String.split(String) This method can be used to split a string into parts following the instruction.\nWhen use . or | as the symbol of split position, we need to use Escapes //.\nIt returns a array with the satisfied arrays\n","date":"December 1, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-12-01-programming-problem-acsl-string.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Question My thought Nothing\u0026hellip; The problem is pretty easy, however it troubled me for a quite long time.","title":"ACSL STRING"},{"content":"First of all, let\u0026rsquo;s see what extensions I am using now.\nWhy do I write the blog? I was using Microsoft Edge since I am a one hundred percent fan of Microsoft, also because I believe that the original one is the best one just like original desktop wallpaper, original antivirus software and so on. However, I have changed to Google Chrome Browser a few month ago. I realized that Chrome is truly worthy of the name. A multitude of wide-ranging extension, highly personalized costume and super fast response speed are the reason that I love this browser so much.\nWhen I explore the Google Extension Shop, I found many interesting and perfect extensions. After my trying and experiencing, I got a list of the best extension recommended personally. Hope the following extensions would be helpful for you. Feel free to ask any kind of questions in the comment zone at the bottom of the blog!\nGoogle Helper Function The name has already indicated the function of the extension which is helping you to surf on google\u0026hellip; You can surf on the Internet around the world with it. I recommend it because its stability and stability. Just a Chrome extension can be the global proxy of your computer, which means you are allowed to watch YouTube without using Chrome.\nIt also has a version for mobile phone including IOS and Android.\nHow to use it Download Google Chrome Browser and install it. Download Google Helper and unzip the package. Open Chrome and type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar. You will find the same page like the following one . Press Load unpacked and a pop-up will appear. Select your unzip extension folder and confirm.\nNow the Google Helper are successfully installed in your Chrome like this.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s your time to explore it! Have fun! From now on you can directly search and download various extensions from Google Official Extension Store which means the following extensions you only need you find it in extension store!\ngrammarly for Chrome Function It\u0026rsquo;s the best extension for our English learners using AI and many other advanced algorithm to correct and improve our writing skills. You grammar mistakes will be recognized and corrected automatically.\nHow to use it Press New Document to create your space. You can copy your text from word or somewhere else to the grammarly and it\u0026rsquo;s time to witness the magic. You can use grammarly even on a text box inside the webpage. Try to find out this fantastic feature by your own. Dadda Translate Function look up any word in the text on the website simultniously Sync your word data with Youdao, Beike and many other apps. help you review and memorize the word scientifically Advantages extremely beautiful and simple interface the word translation is accurate and authoritative it has automatic pronunciation ","date":"November 3, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-11-03-chrome-extension-recommendation.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"First of all, let\u0026rsquo;s see what extensions I am using now.","title":"Chrome Extension recommendation "},{"content":"ArrayList // the data type must be a type of class ArrayList\u0026lt;String\u0026gt; a = new ArrayList\u0026lt;String\u0026gt;(); ArrayList\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt; b = new ArrayList\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt;(); // the size of the ArrayList arrayList.size(); // add data to the ArrayList arrayList.add(\u0026#34;DATA\u0026#34;); // replace data by returning the value of the replaced data arrayList.set(); // remove data by returning the value of the removed data arratList.remove(); How to traverse the ArrayList for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;arrayList.size();i++) { int tmp = arrayList.get(i); } for(String tmp: words) // FORM: for (dataType tmp:dataStructureName) How to remove specific elements from ArrayList // notice that the order is inverse for(int i=arrayList.size()-1;i\u0026gt;=0;i--) { int tmp = arrayList.get(i); } Stack Stack\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt; stack = new Stack\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt;(); // inherit all the method from ArrayList // new method like push,pop and peek stack.push(); stack.pop(); // find the value of the top of the stack without removing it stack.peek(); ","date":"October 24, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-10-24-data-strcture.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"ArrayList // the data type must be a type of class ArrayList\u0026lt;String\u0026gt; a = new ArrayList\u0026lt;String\u0026gt;(); ArrayList\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt; b = new ArrayList\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt;(); // the size of the ArrayList arrayList.","title":"Data Structure"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/microsoft/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Microsoft"},{"content":" We do more than change the world.\nWe create it.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s an amazing, fantastic, incredible, unprecedented event about technology products I had ever seen. Now I believe that Microsoft is a company that will change the world more than once.\nBefore the event One month ago, I had already know a Microsoft event will be held. As usual, I was excitedly waiting for the coming event with high expectation. I heard that there would be a dual-screen devices coming out, but I never think that much.\nI put all things down and sit in front of my Surface Book very early with the worry of missing any point.\nDuring the event The course happened more quick than I thought. Satya just briefly talked about his original experience with computer and technology, then switching to Panos Panay, the Chief Product Officer in Microsoft, the most awesome guy I think. He firstly mentioned his love, his daughter, loving playing the pianos. \u0026ldquo;Everyone will come into flow when you are focusing on one thing\u0026rdquo;, it\u0026rsquo;s the most important thing he talked about. I was a little confused when I first heard about that. But it become clear with the whole event carrying on.\nI believe it\u0026rsquo;s true for everyone who has seen the event that Microsoft is not building software and hardware, moreover, they are creating the working flow, the focusing flow, the mind flow for everyone to increase people\u0026rsquo;s productivity. Pano\u0026rsquo;s daughter, the disabled lady working in Corning, the Surface fans, they are all good examples of it. The mission of Microsoft is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. I think creating unique flow enjoyment is the way Microsoft is trying to do, which is incredible beyond any concept based on other company. I want to say that Microsoft is doing what a big company should do, taking the obligation that a big company should have, and perceiving the future sharply than others.\nBesides these amazing Surface product, I see the ambitious, the insight of Microsoft.\nMore about product All the product are incredibly excellent. Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X, Surface Earbuds, Surface Neo, Surface Duo, they are all subvert the concept of electronic devices.\nI want to talk more about Surface Neo. After Surface Pro X, I thought it was end, no more new product, of course with a little disappointed. However, to my surprise, a subversive product, Surface Neo, came out suddenly. At the second that an extra keyboard appeared from the back of one of the dual-screen, I was shocked just like 4 years ago. I still remember when the screen and keyboard of Surface Book separated, a strong emotion came to my mind. I have been waiting for this feeling for a long time, and now I feel it again.\nThanks for Microsoft, expanding the boarder for us, for the future. I am impressed and assuredly impressing on.\n","date":"October 3, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-10-03-fantastic-microsoft-event.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"We do more than change the world.","title":"Tech Flow"},{"content":"A moving film \u0026ndash; Rudy Today I cried I have never imagined that I can be moved so deeply by a particular film. From my childhood, I have watched plenty of films including comedy, science friction, actin, plot… but none of them could make me cry. I even usually laugh at my mother crying while watching some TV series and reality show. However, now , it’s time for me to change my mind. I would like to introduce this film to you, a fantastic one that makes cold me cry.\nIntroduction The film I want talk about is called Rudy, which is a famous biographical sports film directed by David Anspaugh. The film is an account of life of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger who has been fighting for his football dream by all efforts despite significant obstacle.\nWatching by chance I’m not myself today because of something that even I didn’t know. I simply searched on YouTube to find some introductions and recommendations about some inspirational films. Fortunately, the first text come into view is of course this film Rudy. Therefore, I downloaded it at once watching it.\nSomething really touch me I am not going to spoil anything, just a few plots that really impressed me.\nOn his best friend’s funeral He was despair and depress when the song begun. Rushing out of the church to cry and cry, to my surprise, he decided to go to Notre Dame University which he appreciated since his birth but nobody believed him could have done that. With no hesitate, no excess grief, he take the bus directly in the cold night.\nStanding on the changing room reading the text graved on the wall After he was allowed to take a job in charge of logistics of football team, he went to work. Once he got there, he looked at the text graved on the wall like a Saint reading the text devoutly. I can see the passion and dream from his words and eyes.\nEveryone in the gym cheering for Rudy After the friend in Rudy’s team first called his name, the voice spreading across the whole gym with everyone no matter if recognized Rudy beginning to cheer for Rudy including his old friends, teammates, family…\nMy personal feeling I believed that a good film doesn’t require something spectacular or amazing, just a normal one with an unusual dream like the film. From some extent, Rudy is me, I am Rudy. I see myself on him. I cheer for myself, for my dream.\nRudy\nAt last, some inspiring line for myself:\nHaving dreams is what makes life tolerable In this life you don’t have to prove nothing to nobody except yourself. And after what you’ve done through, if you haven’t done by now, it ain’t gonna never happen. And I guarantee a week won’t go by, you won’t regret walking out letting them get the best of you. My whole life, people have been telling me what I could do and couldn’t do. I’ve always listened to them, believed in what they said. I don’t want to do that anymore. Rudy raised by his teammates running around the field\n","date":"September 2, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-09-02-a-touching-movie.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"A moving film \u0026ndash; Rudy Today I cried I have never imagined that I can be moved so deeply by a particular film.","title":"A touching movie"},{"content":"Today I cried I have never imagined that I can be moved so deeply by a particular film. From my childhood, I have watched plenty of films including comedy, science friction, actin, plot… but none of them could make me cry. I even usually laugh at my mother crying while watching some TV series and reality show. However, now , it’s time for me to change my mind. I would like to introduce this film to you, a fantastic one that makes cold me cry.\nIntroduction The film I want talk about is called Rudy, which is a famous biographical sports film directed by David Anspaugh. The film is an account of life of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger who has been fighting for his football dream by all efforts despite significant obstacle.\nWatching by chance I’m not myself today because of something that even I didn’t know. I simply searched on Youtube to find some introductions and recommendations about some inspirational films. Fortunately, the first text come into view is of course this film Rudy. Therefore, I downloaded it at once watching it.\nSomething really touch me I am not going to spoil anything, just a few plots that really impressed me.\nOn his best friend’s funeral He was despair and depress when the song begun. Rushing out of the church to cry and cry, to my surprise, he decided to go to Notre Dame University which he appreciated since his birth but nobody believed him could have done that. With no hesitate, no excess grief, he take the bus directly in the cold night.\nStanding on the changing room reading the text graved on the wall After he was allowed to take a job in charge of logistics of football team, he went to work. Once he got there, he looked at the text graved on the wall like a Saint reading the text devoutly. I can see the passion and dream from his words and eyes.\nEveryone in the gym cheering for Rudy After the friend in Rudy’s team first called his name, the voice spreading across the whole gym with everyone no matter if recognized Rudy beginning to cheer for Rudy including his old friends, teammates, family…\nMy personal feeling I believed that a good film doesn’t require something spectacular or amazing, just a normal one with an unusual dream like the film. From some extent, Rudy is me, I am Rudy. I see myself on him. I cheer for myself, for my dream.\nRudy\nAt last, some inspiring line for myself:\nHaving dreams is what makes life tolerable In this life you don’t have to prove nothing to nobody except yourself. And after what you’ve done through, if you haven’t done by now, it ain’t gonna never happen. And I guarantee a week won’t go by, you won’t regret walking out letting them get the best of you. My whole life, people have been telling me what I could do and couldn’t do. I’ve always listened to them, believed in what they said. I don’t want to do that anymore. Rudy raised by his teammates running around the field\n","date":"August 17, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-08-17-a-moving-film-rudy.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Today I cried I have never imagined that I can be moved so deeply by a particular film.","title":"A moving film -- Rudy"},{"content":" Now I am on the bullet train from Xi’an to Baoding, crossing one tunnel after another, passing one bridge after another. Just a few minutes ago, I was sleeping deeply, but now I think I am conscious.\nSleepless night From the beginning of the summer vacation, I was studying TOEFL everyday following a regular routine – getting up at 7AM, doing TOEFL practice all the day and then going to bed at 11PM.\nHowever, Last night even didn’t close my eyes for a while because of the unfinished autonomous program. It’s a hard and harsh work putting tons of parameters and variables to my mind simultaneously. Fortunately, with my team members Tony and Jessica helping me reset the match field quickly and accurately, finally I got it. Never forget the colorful cubes leaps on the match field which seem to lose control.\nNervous time To be honest, I didn’t put too many efforts in the VEX competition these summer vacation. I just came to participate in training two days before our setting off. I am really awkward to my excellent team member and coach Mr. Han.\nThe robot that will be used in the competition hadn’t been finished two days before. Our manipulator Tony hadn’t practice controlling the robot like catching the cube and pile them up in the specific area which is not easy and definitely needs time to be familiar with the way of controlling.\nLuckily, we had done everything in time under the unity of our team which is the most valuable and precious thing I got from the robot club. I saw everyone mounting screw carefully, writing engineer log amazingly… There exists many good personalities and characters that I need to learn from them.\nMaybe I don’t have time to write again during the competition I know that from now on every day and night is crucial and significant. Many unpredictable challenges and chances are waiting for us in the close future. What I can do is modifying and improving the stability and effectiveness of my program giving the mental encouragement. Perhaps every night will become sleepless just like last night, but I will try my best to fight for the best ranking in the competition.\nAlso, I would like to make more friends from all over the world with the same passion and love for the VEX.\nHope Hope we won’t regret this time no matter what score we will get and challenges we will faces.\nFIGHTING!\n","date":"July 23, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-07-23-my-first-vex-tournament-of-the-season.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Now I am on the bullet train from Xi’an to Baoding, crossing one tunnel after another, passing one bridge after another.","title":"My first VEX tournament of the season"},{"content":"Glad to meet you again It’s been a long day without you, my friend And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again We’ve come a long way from where we began Oh, I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again When I see you again\nMy motivation Believe it or not, my motivation to pick up taking exercise is a Bluetooth earphone, Galaxy Buds which was introduced by ,my dormmate Dexter. I had experienced his new Galaxy Buds for a week long because his phone was confiscated by the dormitory administrator. It’s a little wired,right?\nMy new Galaxy Buds made by Samsung\nAs I first used his earphone, I was impressed by its amazing sound effect and comfortable wearing. After that, I decided to buy one telling my parents that I want a new earphone for practicing my TOEFL Listening skill more conveniently and effectively. Thanks for my great mom, she agreed me to buy one without hesitation.\nTry again Today, my new earphone finally was received on the morning. Therefore, I would like to try it at once so I went to gym with my father who takes exercises everyday, definitely a resemble for me. I have no idea that when I was running on the treadmill, some emotions come to my mind. Feeling like being accepted by Harvard, I kept jogging for 30 minutes at a relatively high speed.\nThe gym room\nAfter the exercise, my sports T-shirt has been soaked in sweat. I even can’t walk down the stairs well with some pain in my leg muscles.\nI want to keep doing it Although I was so tired, without doubt it’s a good way to vent pressure. I would like to keep it becoming a habit, which will be good for both my physics and mental health.\nfantastic night view out of the gym\n","date":"July 11, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-07-11-picking-up-exercise-again.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Glad to meet you again It’s been a long day without you, my friend And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again We’ve come a long way from where we began Oh, I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again When I see you again","title":"Picking up exercise again"},{"content":"A colorful semester has gone A lot of words I want to say… This period of time I studied and lived in International Course Campus really impressed me. I never imagined that I would met a group of people who are talented and friendly in my freshman. When I first came here, I was very enlightend but of course with a little nervous. However, the enthusiasm of students and teachers made me energetic and full of hope towards the future.\nSuper massive activities There were many meaningful and unforgettable events and activities have been held this semester. Not only broadening my horizon but also building a bridge between the guys who have the same dream and interest with me.\nI firstly picked up VEX Robotics competition which I had learned and fell in love with before. The same program but different people. I met Jessica, a very talented girl in our team, who is good at writing building log and the most important I think is that she treats everthing careful and make 100% efforts in. She is an example for me and there are many things I can learn from her.\nWhat’s more, I participated in NSDA debate. To be honest, it was my first time to express my own views about a social problem detaily in the face of others, even in English. It was a big challenge but I also learned a lot from it. I will never forget the moment that we beat the opponents ranking the first place temporarily.\nAlso, taking part in many Discipline Competition such as Math, Chemistry. For instance, In the preparation of the ARML, I came into contact with the Team Match which is brand new for me. I really enjoyed the process that thinking and dicussing with others together including relay rounds.\ngraduation ceremony The last event that I had in my freshman is the graduation ceremony. ( I mean graduated from senior I to senior II) There was a video edited by my classmates reviewing the whole years about our class. Although I came here later instead at the very beginning, I was moved by it. I am glad and pleasured to be a member of Foundation III. Maybe we will not be appered as a unity once more, but we were once a unity. It’s enough for us to keep in touch with each other and perish the friendship forever.\nA unpredictable vacation starts now I need a plan about my valuable vacation There is no doubt that I will have my first TOEFL test this vacation, and also I need to work hard to reach the highest score as possible as I can.\nI *want to put my general plan here because I hope there are someone who can take it and supervise me. Also, because I put it on my own blog, I would be more careful and serious about these tasks and do not be lazy frequently.*\n[ ] Every day at least 3 pieces of TOEFL Reading passages [ ] Every day at least 3 pieces of TOEFL Listening materials\nEvery day using app “Lingo Champ” to practice my spoken English Every week writing at least 1 pieces of blog. Every week doing exercices at least 3 times. Everyday do some reading at leat 20 min. To be continued… *I hope to get your supervision. If you see these, please leave a message below. Your words will definately encourage and urge me to move forword!*\nI want to go back to this blog at the end of this vacation to see wheather I would have finish these tasks.\n","date":"July 8, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-07-08-summer-vacation-starts-now.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"A colorful semester has gone A lot of words I want to say… This period of time I studied and lived in International Course Campus really impressed me.","title":"Summer vacation starts now"},{"content":"So, it’s time to prepare for the final exam and enjoy the only moment we have in fundation period. In addition, it’s time for me to do some review.\nOne of the colorful activities May is the month of all kinds of colorful activities in my school. I participated in the bridge building competition which I was really reluctant to at first. it\u0026rsquo;s our bridge: \u0026ldquo;Bridgination\u0026rdquo;, the name is given by myself！\nHard and harsh It was really a hard and harsh time for me to build a beautiful and strong bridge because I had no idea about any stuff about the bridge. What’s more, I have a team that I didn’t appreciate previously. Maybe I just wanted to do it with the mentality of playing. What kind of bridge, how to build the pillar, how to connect all the parts united? I didn’t know how to deal with these massive problems. We just went forward step by step, mistake by mistake. My teammate, Skywing (a frightening name right?), who is talented in building arches for the bridge, tried to make tons of archs used for his bow and arrow instead of being a part of our bridge. I didnot know how to persuade him at all. But luckily, he finally finshed the arch customed only for our bridge.\nPresentation Maybe it’s a pretty sucessful presentation? I don’t know. However, it’s my first time to stand in the face of all the students from fundation class. I weared a suit because I think it’s a very formal occasion to show my respect. I was told I only had 5 minutes to present which truly makes me nervous and anxious.\nAt the moment standing on the stage, I saw the expecting eyes from the audience clearly. Speaking aloud with the gesture of my hand, it’s the only thing I remember. Everything including additional preparation was all forgotten behind my head.\nWhen I finished, I heard applause one after another. I was excited and proud of my teammates and myself.\nMy team\nResult We won the Design Award and Aesthetic Award finally. It really surprised my teammates and me.\nSomething I learn from it Team spirit We are like a loose sand at first but after the hone, we all have grown up in several aspects. I am very thankful to my teammates Skywing, Wooken and Sydeny.\nMaking some friends During the process, I was helped by many people including my classmates who was not in our team, the students from other class, the foreign teacher, the physics teacher…\n","date":"June 21, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-06-21-our-fantastic-bridge-bridgination.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"So, it’s time to prepare for the final exam and enjoy the only moment we have in fundation period.","title":"Our fantastic bridge -- Bridgination"},{"content":"什么是Markdown？ Markdown 是一种轻量级标记语言，通过一些简单的符号来表示多级标题、引用等不同属性的文本。对于一般的写作者，我们可以把Markdown理解为word的简约替代方案。\nMarkdown的优点 专注于文本本身，不需要考虑文本的样式 逻辑条理清晰，自动生成文本大纲,本文左侧的大纲就是自动生成的，点击题目可以自动跳转 通用性 个性化外观和样式 基本语法介绍 多级标题 在Markdown中，‘#’代表标题，只需要在标题前加‘#’就可以了。几个‘#’就代表是第几级标题\n*注意‘#’和文字之间要有一个空格*\nExample # 一级标题 ## 二级标题 ### 三级标题 …… 效果 一级标题 二级标题 三级标题 引用 有时候会需要引用一些内容，这个时候我们可以使用\u0026gt;表示引用\nExample \u0026gt; 此处为引用 效果 此处为引用\n代码块 有时候会有大量的代码，这个时候使用代码块表示非常方便\nExample `单行代码` ​```C++(此处为代码的语言，可以辅助高亮) #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; using namespace std; int main() { cout\u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u0026#34;Hello World!\u0026#34;\u0026lt;\u0026lt;endl; return 0; } 效果 ‘单行代码’\n#include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; using namespace std; int main() { cout\u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u0026#34;Hello World!\u0026#34;\u0026lt;\u0026lt;endl; return 0; } 加粗 \u0026amp; 斜体 Example *斜体* **加粗** ***加粗斜体*** 效果 斜体 加粗 *加粗斜体*\n列项 Example 1. 一 2. 二 3. 三 - 一 - 二 - 三 效果 一 二 三 一 二 三 分割线 Example 上 --- 下 效果 上\n下\n软件支持 ‘Markdown’相当是一种语言，当然有很多不同的软件都支持该格式。我个人推荐Typora,非常美观的一款‘Markdown’软件\n*欢迎进入Markdown的奇妙世界……*\n*持续更新中……*\n","date":"June 18, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-06-18-markdown-%E5%85%A5%E9%97%A8%E6%8C%87%E5%8D%97.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"什么是Markdown？ Markdown 是一种轻量级标记语言，通过一些简单的符号来表示多级标题、引用等不同属性的文本。对于一般的写作者，我们可以把Markdown理解为word的简约替代方案。","title":"Markdown 入门指南"},{"content":"Long time no see! I have changed my theme into a new one. Hope everybody will like it.\n","date":"June 15, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-06-15-new-theme-for-blog.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Long time no see!","title":"New theme for Blog!"},{"content":"使用万能的电机控制自定义函数 由于电机的端口是一个motor类型的变量，所以我们可以将电机当作变量传参。\n模板 void m(motor motorname,int speed=100,int tor=100) //定义一个名为m的函数，三个参数分别是电机端口、速度（默认100）、力矩（默认100）。 { motorname.setMaxTorque(tor,percentUnits::pct); motorname.spin(directionType::fwd,speed,percentUnits::pct); } 实例 // 底盘四个电机全功率向前1000ms using namespace vex; void test() { //四个电机同时以速度100，力矩100向前 m(MotorLF,100,100); m(MotorLB,100,100); m(MotorRF,100,100); m(MotorRB,100,100); //延时1000ms task::sleep(1000); //四个电机同时停 m(MotorLF,0);//由于在这里（一般情况下）力矩默认都为100，所以可以直接不传入力矩这个参数，跳过即可） m(MotorLB,0); m(MotorRF,0); m(MotorRB,0); } ","date":"May 25, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-05-25-vex-programming-tips.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"使用万能的电机控制自定义函数 由于电机的端口是一个motor类型的变量，所以我们可以将电机当作变量传参。","title":"VEX programming tips"},{"content":"New challenge I’ve never imagine that one day I can stand on a debate stage and speak in English. My classmate Vivian who is good at English and speaks fluently invited me to participate in a debate competition because of vacancy of her partner. Thinking that the students who are good at oral English are all in the debate club, I accept the invitation at once.\nThink now, I am thankful for Vivian to give me a chance to face new challenge. We should finish our debate draft early but it lasted until three days before the official competition.\nJust coming back from the VEX worlds, I was excited and felt still live in the life there. Exactly, the debate competition came. Vivian and I prepared for the debate on the whole Monday night. Both of us are students living, but we used phones and computer secretly just like thief, preventing from discovering by the teacher.\nMy assignment was the draft of PROS. The debate topic was about refugees. I strangled my brain to write down everything I could think about. It was hard but expanded my thinking a lot.\nA normal night The last night before the debate competition. I got the suit and tried on in my dormitory. My dormmate helped me to adjust the tie. There exist a second, I felt very lucky to be classmates and friends with them.\nI intended to review the debate draft at night, but I fell asleep quickly and unconsciously.\n5:50 AM, the teacher woke me up. I got up quickly without any sleepy. To my surprise, my dormmate encouraged me and hoped me to get a good rank, even he was sleeping on the bed well.\nExciting day We had 4 rounds on the first day. Every time we were PROS unexpectedly. I really enjoyed the feeling and atmosphere when two sides were debating. Just like a spark collision of thinking. We even beat the Nanjing Foreign Language School because of the excellent cooperation of Vivian and me.\nOn the afternoon, when all the rounds ended. I heard my name from the host. We entered the top eight!\nOn the bus Because we were PROS in all four rounds, I thought we were familiar with the strategy and pace of PROS. Then, I suggested Vivian being PROS tomorrow if it was possible. But it was the divergence of us. She had finished the CONS draft but it didn’t work at all. She want to be the CONS tomorrow. I requested her on the whole way back to the school.\nFinally, I gave up. I realized that I was a little impolite to treat a girl in this way. Everybody need to practice and exercise in the competition. I apologized to her and then prepare for the next day.\nUnexpected results We are the last of the quarter-finals, which means that the first day of our first knockout opponent is the first place. We were hopeless but tried our best to compete for the top four. After the competition, we felt that we were certainly lose the game. But to our surprise, we won the game!!!\nBoth of Vivian and I was too excited because we defeated the group first. At that moment, I felt like my heart is jumping out!\nBut we lost the semifinal at last. However, we were still very happy because it’s a very perfect ranking.\nThink more deeply First, I have made many friends through the competition. They are from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, which are more advanced than Xi’an. There are many things I can consult and learn form them. Also, I find all the competition whatever the field is, robot, computer, debate, the true meaning is meet more friends and expand my horizons.\nSecond, I understand and cherish my old friends more. After a competition, a few days staying together, we all made progress and became a better me. The old friends, the partners, they are different for me. We learned from each other and communicate more effectively.\nAt last At last, I want to say that thanks to Vivian, I learned a lot from her. Not only about the skills of debating, but also the truth of life.\n","date":"May 12, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-05-12-my-first-debate-competition.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"New challenge I’ve never imagine that one day I can stand on a debate stage and speak in English.","title":"My first debate competition"},{"content":"Summary of 2019 VEX Worlds Championship VEX 2019世锦赛总结 难忘的一次经历。\n久别重逢 作为刚刚转入国际班的新生，我很荣幸被韩老师选中参加VEX2019世锦赛。赛前，有激动、欣喜，也有紧张与茫然。VEX，于我而言是一个既熟悉又陌生的竞赛项目。初中时在韩老师的带领下参加了“一网打尽”和“星光璀璨”两个赛季，也收获了很多。本以为与VEX在此分道扬镳，没想到如今的久别重逢。与熟悉的金属结构件相遇、与机器人对抗电机高速旋转的齿轮声相遇，更重要的，更重要的是与初中时有着共同热爱与梦想的同学们和老师重逢。这一切都让我激动不已，就像是星星之火在无数个暴风雪夜之后重新成为熊熊烈火一样，照亮了我的心。\n当然，新的问题接踵而至。VEX推出了全新的V5主控套装，新的编程环境，这一切都是需要我去学习和尽快掌握新的知识；这里有了更多陌生的面孔，有身经百战的学姐和学长、还有已经征战将近一个赛季的国一的同学们。而我，作为一个新加入机器人社团大家庭的人，如何让大家认识我、了解我、信任我是亟待解决的问题。\n在赛前，我努力地尝试编写自动程序，当小球被精准地吸入机器人的储球仓时、当小球射中旗杆的那一刹那，那种久违的激动与喜悦再次涌上心头，每一行代码，都是自己思考过后的体现，每一次正确编译和执行，都有着小小的成就感。\n我找回了那种感觉，拾起了彼时的梦想，找寻到了志同道合的朋友们。同时也学习了新的知识，结识了新的朋友，更有了新的体悟。\n我们在一起 高新一中机器人社团是一个整体，我们代表的不仅是个人，而是整个社团，整个学校甚至中国。每一个人都是这个集体的一份子，我们的行为会对整个集体产生影响。\n无论坐飞机，坐大巴，整理比赛器械，参加比赛，我们都在一起。启程的那一天晚上，杨子逸、李恺峰和其他几个学长一起在整理东西，我看见每一个人都仔细地寻找需要的零件，彼此认真核对，最后整齐地放入行李箱。我看见党一然学长一丝不苟地为机器人安装保护架，最后用防震材料小心翼翼地将机器人放入箱子里。而此时，是凌晨两点。我看到所有的人各司其职、所有的步骤稳步推进。作为新成员，我第一次感到，我们真的是一个集体。\n办理超大件行李托运的同学不用着急，因为他们知道，我们会在安检处耐心地等待他们；坐在飞机后面的同学下机不用着急，因为他们知道，我们会在国际到达最显眼的地方等着他们。我们，不会孤单，我们有彼此。我们，有共同的期许与愿望。\n白天当地时间，晚上北京时间 作为社团的新成员，我本以为此次比赛我的任务只限于看场地、管理电池，一个队伍8个人是完全冗余的状态。但实际上在整个比赛过程中，有太多的事情需要去做，只要主动，总会有需要自己做的事情，并不只是老师所分配的任务。队伍中的每一个人找准自己的定位是极其重要的。\nVEX 比赛中，联队的联络是非常重要的。有时候学姐需要去练习场或者打技能赛的时候，我就主动去帮助学姐联络接下来的联队。既可以更加熟悉VEX 的比赛规则，了解整个分区的其他队伍，又可以锻炼自己的英语水平。\n当然，熬夜是逃不过的。最开始我也在抱怨，为什么搭建临时场地的是我们国一年级，熬夜摆场地帮助学长调自动程序的也是我们。学长学姐也是这样过来的，没有谁可以只去做最重要的事情。一个团队想要成功，必须有人愿意去做累的、无聊的、重复的事情。而在这个过程中，也是一种锻炼，当我知道原来还原比赛场地要一分一毫追求标准时，未来我编写自动程序时就会按照这个标准严格执行；当我熟悉了如何快速搭建场地，掌握了搭建场地的细节，我就会知道如何去更加高效容易的得分。当场地图纸深深地印在脑海里时，会简化很多原本复杂的工作。\n比赛开始的第一天，有可能是我还不适应比赛节奏，晚上回到酒店到头就睡，可以说是精疲力尽。看到国一的其他同学都帮助学长们调程序到很晚，我也很不好意思，无地自容。第二天，依旧很累。记得最清楚的是韩老师的一句话：“大家都很累，每个人都走了上万步，没有谁是不累的。只是心里有根弦紧绷着，清楚地知道自己有任务没有完成，才会一直坚持下去”。那天晚上，一直在场地帮忙摆场地。记得稍微在场地上躺了1分钟就睡着了，醒来时看见每个人还都在做自己该做的事情。场地一遍一遍地还原、代码一次又一次地修改下载、电机一遍又一遍地驱动，可正是在这个无限循环的过程中，诞生了最好的机器人，最稳定的自动程序，最强大的一只队伍。\n由于需要在比赛中切换操纵手，而使用V4定义双手柄的方法并不适用于V5，我和另一个学长何林睿开始上网查找有关V5双操的信息。但由于是新产品，整个信息资源十分有限，我也咨询了在比赛中认识的外国队伍，可是直到最后也没有找到合适的解决方案。我们只能按照主控和单手柄的定义方式尝试定义双手柄。“primary”和“partner”这两个词语，已经永远地印刻在了我的脑海里，那一句定义代码永远也不会忘记。虽然只是简简单单的一行代码，可对我而言，这是我和学长凭着自己的努力，按照规范自己想出来的。这与说明文档上已经给出的语句是不一样的。这一句，我们永远不会忘记，以后碰见类似的情况也一定会自己解决。虽然说最后双操程序出了些问题，但我还是非常开心，毕竟自己熬夜写出了基本的思路和代码。学长和老师能够信任我，给予我机会去尝试，是对我莫大的鼓励与肯定。\n同样，我也不会想到，我的自动程序会派上用场。由于两份源代码所有的电机定义都不一样，而又要同时使用两份源代码的自动和手动程序，我只好用define语句替换关键字。如果不是韩老师之前在编程课上提及过，如果不是自己下来查找过详细用法，我永远不会想到这样的方法。有时候，编程的小技巧却能够大大提高编程效率。而这些技巧，就是需要不断在日常的编写中与同学和老师们的交流，在网上查找的过程中来获取的。\n那天晚上，韩老师一直陪我到最后。关闭主机、拔下电池、插上充电线、关上灯，和韩老师一起离开。在那个转角处，我看见韩老师的背影，有一种难以言喻的感觉。刷房卡，按下扳手，室友早已熟睡。看看表，已是凌晨五点，洗个澡，静静地看着太阳从远处升起，又是疲惫而又充实的一天。\n榜样 我很敬佩社团里的每一个人，他们让这个社团成为了一个真正的社团。\n韩老师，最值得我敬佩的人。带着热爱与希望，度过了每一个夜晚，还有更多我们不知道的困难。再多的话语都显得苍白无力，老师您辛苦了！这是我内心最真实的流露。\n学姐，作为老社长，每一次人员的集合、解散，房间的分配都是学姐负责。整个社团在她的安排下总是井井有条。住到新酒店之后，还没有等我们找到自己的房间，学姐就把所有人的房间号全部记录好并发送到微信群里了。很简单的工作，却是最重要，最容易忽视的工作。记得学姐每天早上的人工叫醒，当我迷迷糊糊地接电话时，学姐早已经起床洗漱完毕，提醒其他人起床了。\n杨子逸和李恺峰学长，两个人形影不离，经常被我们拍到靠在一起呼呼大睡的照片。但是两个人确实最有默契的，666U整个队伍在两位学长的带领下一路披荆斩棘，闯入复赛。杨子逸学长调程序时，李恺峰学长在旁边提出自己的建议，李恺峰学长练习操纵时，杨子逸学长也会很中肯地提出建议。我认为这是最好的学习方式，相互学习，共同进步。虚心接受他人的建议，敢于去站在整个团队的立场上向别人提出建议都不是容易的事情，但两位学长都做到了，而且做的很好、很成功。\n樊金同学，作为国一唯一一个女生，却为团队贡献了很多。赛前的工程日志，我看见每次社团课和晚自习的空余时间，都是她一个人一丝不苟地画图、写字、排版。虽然没有能够取得全能奖，但这份70多页沉甸甸的工程日志值得我们每一个人细细翻阅，它饱含着樊金同学对于整个团队的认真付出。在比赛的过程中，樊金同学清晰明了的对战分析和情报收集也是我需要学习的。每一场比赛，对手队友，时间地点，以及队友对手的各个比赛场次她都全面地一一罗列。一个人静静地坐在看台上录下每一场队友对手的比赛，并仔细分析。\n不止他们，社团里的每一个人都值得我学习，每一个人都有自己的艰辛，每一个人都为整个团队付出了许多，我们每一个人让社团不断向前进步。\n真正的意义 还没有来到比赛场地，没有走进Freedom Hall的时候，我一直都在思考，自己此行的目的究竟是什么。最开始，我认为要竭尽自己所能，帮助团队取得最好的成绩。可当推着箱子走进灯光璀璨的比赛场地时，当站在凳子上将国旗高高悬挂在队伍的展板上时，当对面的陌生人主动向我问好时，VEX 比赛成绩对我来说已经不重要了，重要的是在这个世界性的舞台上展示自己，展示中国。大胆地、勇敢地去和来自全世界各地的、不同文化、不同信仰、不同价值观的同龄人交流、学习、共同进步。比赛只是一个很好的形式，技术的切磋必定伴随着广泛的交流。\n第一天，也不知绕着整个场地转了多少圈，满怀着激动的心情。我看见身着奇装异服的队伍、我看见糖果铺满的队伍……机器人对于他们来说只是这次比赛的一个方面，他们创新新奇的思维不止体现在机器人的构建上，而是方方面面。这种开放和发散思维是我需要学习的，用于向他人展示自己、展示自己价值观所认同的东西。\n这一次比赛，是我用英语交流最多的一次。哪怕把“autonomous”这个单词一直读错发音，依然不影响我们的交流，敢于开口，敢于交流是我学到的最重要的东西。\n我认识了德克萨斯州热情的Dover, 我们谈论了很多中美的差异问题，简单的问题却联系起了两个异国人；我认识了来自阿联酋的小胖，宗教从来不是阻碍我们交流的原因；我认识了纽约州两个初中男孩和他们的父亲，兄弟两人在爸爸的教导下已经参加VEX比赛3年了；我认识了来自英国伦敦的一群可爱的朋友，甚至询问他们关于脱欧“Brexit”的看法；更加幸运的是，我认识了来自华盛顿州西雅图的Emrecs, 他的父亲在微软总部从事Onenote的开发工作。我们坐在看台上聊了很久，我从未想过能遇到与自己一样热爱微软的他。这真的是一次极其难得的机会，我能够认识来自全世界各地的同龄人，用着同一种语言，表达自己的思想。交流，真的是一件很美妙的事情。\n现在的我，更加热爱VEX机器人竞赛，它对我而言有了更加深刻的意义。\n坐在飞往北京的客机上，下方是白茫茫一片的北极。心中真的有一种淡淡的忧伤，不舍得这里的每一个人，每一个不眠的夜晚，每一场精彩绝伦的机器人对抗。\n之前每一次出国，都是夏令营、冬令营活动。一群素不相识的陌生人从相识到相知，却难免要分开，只能将美好的回忆珍藏在心底。而这一次，同样是与并不熟悉的同学们相识相知，我们却可以继续一同努力，延续这一份难得的友谊，在下一个赛季携手再创辉煌。这是令我最为激动的事情，各位，一起加油！\n","date":"April 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-29-my-article-was-published-in-the-school-newspaper.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Summary of 2019 VEX Worlds Championship VEX 2019世锦赛总结 难忘的一次经历。","title":"My article was published in the school newspaper!"},{"content":"VEX 2019世锦赛总结 难忘的一次经历。\n久别重逢 作为刚刚转入国际班的新生，我很荣幸被韩老师选中参加VEX2019世锦赛。赛前，有激动、欣喜，也有紧张与茫然。VEX，于我而言是一个既熟悉又陌生的竞赛项目。初中时在韩老师的带领下参加了“一网打尽”和“星光璀璨”两个赛季，也收获了很多。本以为与VEX在此分道扬镳，没想到如今的久别重逢。与熟悉的金属结构件相遇、与机器人对抗电机高速旋转的齿轮声相遇，更重要的，更重要的是与初中时有着共同热爱与梦想的同学们和老师重逢。这一切都让我激动不已，就像是星星之火在无数个暴风雪夜之后重新成为熊熊烈火一样，照亮了我的心。\n当然，新的问题接踵而至。VEX推出了全新的V5主控套装，新的编程环境，这一切都是需要我去学习和尽快掌握新的知识；这里有了更多陌生的面孔，有身经百战的学姐和学长、还有已经征战将近一个赛季的国一的同学们。而我，作为一个新加入机器人社团大家庭的人，如何让大家认识我、了解我、信任我是亟待解决的问题。\n在赛前，我努力地尝试编写自动程序，当小球被精准地吸入机器人的储球仓时、当小球射中旗杆的那一刹那，那种久违的激动与喜悦再次涌上心头，每一行代码，都是自己思考过后的体现，每一次正确编译和执行，都有着小小的成就感。\n我找回了那种感觉，拾起了彼时的梦想，找寻到了志同道合的朋友们。同时也学习了新的知识，结识了新的朋友，更有了新的体悟。\n我们在一起 高新一中机器人社团是一个整体，我们代表的不仅是个人，而是整个社团，整个学校甚至中国。每一个人都是这个集体的一份子，我们的行为会对整个集体产生影响。\n无论坐飞机，坐大巴，整理比赛器械，参加比赛，我们都在一起。启程的那一天晚上，杨子逸、李恺峰和其他几个学长一起在整理东西，我看见每一个人都仔细地寻找需要的零件，彼此认真核对，最后整齐地放入行李箱。我看见党一然学长一丝不苟地为机器人安装保护架，最后用防震材料小心翼翼地将机器人放入箱子里。而此时，是凌晨两点。我看到所有的人各司其职、所有的步骤稳步推进。作为新成员，我第一次感到，我们真的是一个集体。\n办理超大件行李托运的同学不用着急，因为他们知道，我们会在安检处耐心地等待他们；坐在飞机后面的同学下机不用着急，因为他们知道，我们会在国际到达最显眼的地方等着他们。我们，不会孤单，我们有彼此。我们，有共同的期许与愿望。\n白天当地时间，晚上北京时间 作为社团的新成员，我本以为此次比赛我的任务只限于看场地、管理电池，一个队伍8个人是完全冗余的状态。但实际上在整个比赛过程中，有太多的事情需要去做，只要主动，总会有需要自己做的事情，并不只是老师所分配的任务。队伍中的每一个人找准自己的定位是极其重要的。\nVEX 比赛中，联队的联络是非常重要的。有时候学姐需要去练习场或者打技能赛的时候，我就主动去帮助学姐联络接下来的联队。既可以更加熟悉VEX 的比赛规则，了解整个分区的其他队伍，又可以锻炼自己的英语水平。\n当然，熬夜是逃不过的。最开始我也在抱怨，为什么搭建临时场地的是我们国一年级，熬夜摆场地帮助学长调自动程序的也是我们。学长学姐也是这样过来的，没有谁可以只去做最重要的事情。一个团队想要成功，必须有人愿意去做累的、无聊的、重复的事情。而在这个过程中，也是一种锻炼，当我知道原来还原比赛场地要一分一毫追求标准时，未来我编写自动程序时就会按照这个标准严格执行；当我熟悉了如何快速搭建场地，掌握了搭建场地的细节，我就会知道如何去更加高效容易的得分。当场地图纸深深地印在脑海里时，会简化很多原本复杂的工作。\n比赛开始的第一天，有可能是我还不适应比赛节奏，晚上回到酒店到头就睡，可以说是精疲力尽。看到国一的其他同学都帮助学长们调程序到很晚，我也很不好意思，无地自容。第二天，依旧很累。记得最清楚的是韩老师的一句话：“大家都很累，每个人都走了上万步，没有谁是不累的。只是心里有根弦紧绷着，清楚地知道自己有任务没有完成，才会一直坚持下去”。那天晚上，一直在场地帮忙摆场地。记得稍微在场地上躺了1分钟就睡着了，醒来时看见每个人还都在做自己该做的事情。场地一遍一遍地还原、代码一次又一次地修改下载、电机一遍又一遍地驱动，可正是在这个无限循环的过程中，诞生了最好的机器人，最稳定的自动程序，最强大的一只队伍。\n由于需要在比赛中切换操纵手，而使用V4定义双手柄的方法并不适用于V5，我和另一个学长何林睿开始上网查找有关V5双操的信息。但由于是新产品，整个信息资源十分有限，我也咨询了在比赛中认识的外国队伍，可是直到最后也没有找到合适的解决方案。我们只能按照主控和单手柄的定义方式尝试定义双手柄。“primary”和“partner”这两个词语，已经永远地印刻在了我的脑海里，那一句定义代码永远也不会忘记。虽然只是简简单单的一行代码，可对我而言，这是我和学长凭着自己的努力，按照规范自己想出来的。这与说明文档上已经给出的语句是不一样的。这一句，我们永远不会忘记，以后碰见类似的情况也一定会自己解决。虽然说最后双操程序出了些问题，但我还是非常开心，毕竟自己熬夜写出了基本的思路和代码。学长和老师能够信任我，给予我机会去尝试，是对我莫大的鼓励与肯定。\n同样，我也不会想到，我的自动程序会派上用场。由于两份源代码所有的电机定义都不一样，而又要同时使用两份源代码的自动和手动程序，我只好用define语句替换关键字。如果不是韩老师之前在编程课上提及过，如果不是自己下来查找过详细用法，我永远不会想到这样的方法。有时候，编程的小技巧却能够大大提高编程效率。而这些技巧，就是需要不断在日常的编写中与同学和老师们的交流，在网上查找的过程中来获取的。\n那天晚上，韩老师一直陪我到最后。关闭主机、拔下电池、插上充电线、关上灯，和韩老师一起离开。在那个转角处，我看见韩老师的背影，有一种难以言喻的感觉。刷房卡，按下扳手，室友早已熟睡。看看表，已是凌晨五点，洗个澡，静静地看着太阳从远处升起，又是疲惫而又充实的一天。\n榜样 我很敬佩社团里的每一个人，他们让这个社团成为了一个真正的社团。\n韩老师，最值得我敬佩的人。带着热爱与希望，度过了每一个夜晚，还有更多我们不知道的困难。再多的话语都显得苍白无力，老师您辛苦了！这是我内心最真实的流露。\n学姐，作为老社长，每一次人员的集合、解散，房间的分配都是学姐负责。整个社团在她的安排下总是井井有条。住到新酒店之后，还没有等我们找到自己的房间，学姐就把所有人的房间号全部记录好并发送到微信群里了。很简单的工作，却是最重要，最容易忽视的工作。记得学姐每天早上的人工叫醒，当我迷迷糊糊地接电话时，学姐早已经起床洗漱完毕，提醒其他人起床了。\n杨子逸和李恺峰学长，两个人形影不离，经常被我们拍到靠在一起呼呼大睡的照片。但是两个人确实最有默契的，666U整个队伍在两位学长的带领下一路披荆斩棘，闯入复赛。杨子逸学长调程序时，李恺峰学长在旁边提出自己的建议，李恺峰学长练习操纵时，杨子逸学长也会很中肯地提出建议。我认为这是最好的学习方式，相互学习，共同进步。虚心接受他人的建议，敢于去站在整个团队的立场上向别人提出建议都不是容易的事情，但两位学长都做到了，而且做的很好、很成功。\n樊金同学，作为国一唯一一个女生，却为团队贡献了很多。赛前的工程日志，我看见每次社团课和晚自习的空余时间，都是她一个人一丝不苟地画图、写字、排版。虽然没有能够取得全能奖，但这份70多页沉甸甸的工程日志值得我们每一个人细细翻阅，它饱含着樊金同学对于整个团队的认真付出。在比赛的过程中，樊金同学清晰明了的对战分析和情报收集也是我需要学习的。每一场比赛，对手队友，时间地点，以及队友对手的各个比赛场次她都全面地一一罗列。一个人静静地坐在看台上录下每一场队友对手的比赛，并仔细分析。\n不止他们，社团里的每一个人都值得我学习，每一个人都有自己的艰辛，每一个人都为整个团队付出了许多，我们每一个人让社团不断向前进步。\n真正的意义 还没有来到比赛场地，没有走进Freedom Hall的时候，我一直都在思考，自己此行的目的究竟是什么。最开始，我认为要竭尽自己所能，帮助团队取得最好的成绩。可当推着箱子走进灯光璀璨的比赛场地时，当站在凳子上将国旗高高悬挂在队伍的展板上时，当对面的陌生人主动向我问好时，VEX 比赛成绩对我来说已经不重要了，重要的是在这个世界性的舞台上展示自己，展示中国。大胆地、勇敢地去和来自全世界各地的、不同文化、不同信仰、不同价值观的同龄人交流、学习、共同进步。比赛只是一个很好的形式，技术的切磋必定伴随着广泛的交流。\n第一天，也不知绕着整个场地转了多少圈，满怀着激动的心情。我看见身着奇装异服的队伍、我看见糖果铺满的队伍……机器人对于他们来说只是这次比赛的一个方面，他们创新新奇的思维不止体现在机器人的构建上，而是方方面面。这种开放和发散思维是我需要学习的，用于向他人展示自己、展示自己价值观所认同的东西。\n这一次比赛，是我用英语交流最多的一次。哪怕把“autonomous”这个单词一直读错发音，依然不影响我们的交流，敢于开口，敢于交流是我学到的最重要的东西。\n我认识了德克萨斯州热情的Dover, 我们谈论了很多中美的差异问题，简单的问题却联系起了两个异国人；我认识了来自阿联酋的小胖，宗教从来不是阻碍我们交流的原因；我认识了纽约州两个初中男孩和他们的父亲，兄弟两人在爸爸的教导下已经参加VEX比赛3年了；我认识了来自英国伦敦的一群可爱的朋友，甚至询问他们关于脱欧“Brexit”的看法；更加幸运的是，我认识了来自华盛顿州西雅图的Emrecs, 他的父亲在微软总部从事Onenote的开发工作。我们坐在看台上聊了很久，我从未想过能遇到与自己一样热爱微软的他。这真的是一次极其难得的机会，我能够认识来自全世界各地的同龄人，用着同一种语言，表达自己的思想。交流，真的是一件很美妙的事情。\n现在的我，更加热爱VEX机器人竞赛，它对我而言有了更加深刻的意义。\n坐在飞往北京的客机上，下方是白茫茫一片的北极。心中真的有一种淡淡的忧伤，不舍得这里的每一个人，每一个不眠的夜晚，每一场精彩绝伦的机器人对抗。\n之前每一次出国，都是夏令营、冬令营活动。一群素不相识的陌生人从相识到相知，却难免要分开，只能将美好的回忆珍藏在心底。而这一次，同样是与并不熟悉的同学们相识相知，我们却可以继续一同努力，延续这一份难得的友谊，在下一个赛季携手再创辉煌。这是令我最为激动的事情，各位，一起加油！\n","date":"April 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-29-summary-of-2019-vex-robotics-world-championship.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"VEX 2019世锦赛总结 难忘的一次经历。","title":"Summary of 2019 VEX Robotics World Championship"},{"content":"A fantastic and amazing event that I will never forget I was in the front of the lobby hanging our robot with my teammate\nThe VEX Worlds Champion is held in the expo of Kentucky. It’s really big and great. When I first stepped into the west wing that our competition will be held, a strong feeling of achievement and happiness came to my heart suddenly. You’ll never know how excited I was at that time.\nAs soon as we had finished the preparation, the team across from us came and talk with us, they are really friendly and fantastic. I don’t know why I was very pleasured to speak with them in English although my English is not very well. They are interested in China, they said that the most impressive thing for them of China is the High Speed Train. They even call it bullet train. Then we talked a lot about the differences between China and America.\nguys from Texas\nguys from UK, we even talked about the Brexit. :)\nguys from Columbia, the people from different parts of the world are able to communicate with each other in English, how fantastic!\nWith my teammates Jerry, he is really funny\nMy friend Tony bought a customized sweatshirt printed by GirlPowered\nThe openning ceremony, parade of nations. It\u0026rsquo;s really huge and exciting. The Senator of Kentucky also gave us a speech. I am proud of represented of China to participate the International Robotic competition\nOur robot is on the competition stage \u0026ldquo;NASA\u0026rdquo;, we are nervous but exciting\nWe are having a interview by the judgers from VEX\nNow, it is 5 AM. Just debugging our autonomous program. Sitting by the lake\n","date":"April 26, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-26-a-perfect-event.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"A fantastic and amazing event that I will never forget I was in the front of the lobby hanging our robot with my teammate","title":"A perfect event"},{"content":"Fantastic \u0026amp; Unsatisfactory flights The marvellous sun rising in the morning on the flight from Xi\u0026rsquo;an to Beijing\nThe first trip begin at 6:00 in the morning, it’s the most intensive boarding for me, which we arrived the airport an hour earlier and boarded before the taking off for just 30 minutes. Also, the huge robots are carrying to the special channel. I heard the obvious noise when the conveyor belt was running.\nOn the flight, everybody was very tired because of staying up the whole night. But I didn’t feel sleepy, looking at the outside of the windows. It was charming and moving and also I have never seen the sunrise before.\nChicago O\u0026rsquo;Hare Airport\nThe second flight from Beijing to Chicago operated by The United Airlines. To be honest, it was not as good as I thought before. The food, space, comfortability and so on were not very good.\nAnd I deemed that I was able to review my schoolwork during the flight period, but I was totally wrong. I just played with Jessica and had lots of fun. We talked about a lot about school, life and many other things. I thought she is a really nice girl, a little bit like QBS. Having feasible childish is the most attractive aspect to me.\nWe went around the Outlets in the afternoon but I bought nothing. It’s totally the same as the Outlets in Seattle. I don’t think that I belong to this kind of places.\nIn the evening, Mr. Han held a meeting between us. Many things have been mentioned, but the most impressive thing for me is that his affirmation to me.\nAnd also my duty is looking after the base, managing the batteries and being charge of replying with Jessica. I hope that we two can co-ordination and co-operate to make our team better. Can’t say for sure that our relationship can make progress, of course not that kind of relationship but other kind of relationship.\nTomorrow will be greater!\nChicago O\u0026rsquo;Hare Airport\nChicago O\u0026rsquo;Hare Airport\nPEK Beoing 777 - U850\n","date":"April 22, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-22-the-true-first-day-of-2019-vex-worlds-1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Fantastic \u0026amp; Unsatisfactory flights The marvellous sun rising in the morning on the flight from Xi\u0026rsquo;an to Beijing","title":"The true first day of 2019 VEX Worlds"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n","date":"April 22, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-22-chicago-day-trip.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"Chicago day trip"},{"content":"It’s 2:51 now. I am in the robot laboratory in the school with my team members.\nEverything is prepared. We’ll set out at 3:30. It’s surely the earliest time that I get to school and the earliest time to leave school. My classmates will have the mid term examination. I am a little fortunate but also a bit regretful.\nI deem that today’s work about programming of autonomous is greater than any other day. I have debugged 4 kind of programs in different position. You know that, the feeling of hit the ball completely is really fantastic.\nThe 9 days VEX Worlds trip is beginning from now. There must be something exciting and also depressing. But everything will become the most valuable and forgettable memories and experiences for me.\nBy the way, perhaps I can be the one who waving the flag in the central stage at the VEX Worlds opening ceremony.\nI don’t know why I am not sleepy at all now, although I was so sleepy right now. Hope it can be a good starts!\nWe’ll go to Beijing at first, and go to Chicago maybe one day later.\n","date":"April 22, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-22-may-be-the-first-day.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It’s 2:51 now.","title":"May be the FIRST DAY?"},{"content":" How is life? *Fantastic!*\nlong time no see! It’s been a long time since I has wrote the last passage. But I am sure that I will continue to writing in future.\nSpecial date The mid-term examination will begin tomorrow. It must be the longest and richest exam I had ever participated. A little nervous with excitement. I don’t know what will be asked tomorrow, but I really enjoy the exam by English.\nSo, why I am writing now instead of reviewing? I planed to review the geography and history during the late-self study. To my surprise, I finish my goal earlier and even review the chemistry and physics.\nCountry Road Take Me Home I could say that it’s the best song and lifelong song to me. It involves too much motions and affection for me. I still remember listening this song in the whole time of staying on the Boeing 787 belonged to Hainan Airline. That’s a trip has had left a deep mark in my heart and also has changed the rest of my life.\nLucky Coming to the international course, there are many unbelievable and surprising things happened.\nI met CRX many times by accident. I got back to working on VEX Robotics Competition and gain the qualification to go to the World Championships. (one week later!!!) I finally stand on the same side with my best friends Billy. All the classmates and teachers are friendly and benignant. Many times when I was doing the math questions, I find the shadow of computer science. I am going to participate an math competition named ARML. It’s my first time to do math by groups. I am really keen on working with groups and enjoying the different thinking collison. I met a person that I even forget his name and where I met by accidently. He is from the international course in middle school who is the merely person that I have recognized in that course. There are so many things I want to talk about… Keeping on! After writing the diary, I really feel more delighted.\nThanks for your reading.\n","date":"April 15, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-15-coming-back.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"How is life?","title":"Coming back"},{"content":"It’s my first blog in English.\nThere are tremendous things to say, but I deem that I don’t have enough time.\nFirstly, I made a decision that maybe the first I made by myself. It’s also why I use English. I have transferred to international class. I want to go abroad.\nThere are many reasons cause this decision. I think the major one is that I went to Seattle, US in winter vacation. I really prefer the atmosphere there and I got a feeling of unrestrained. And now the life here is fantastic. I can talk to foreign teacher freely and meet a group of friendly classmates and teachers.\nI live in the dorm. It’s unprecedented for me to sleep on time and get up on time. Every day I feel energetic and optimism.\nJust like return to the primary school life. I really enjoy it. Also, it has a lot of challenges. I face to TOEFL test and many other tests.\nThat’s all.\nBy the way, I will go to Chicago in April. Hope everything will be OK!\n","date":"March 10, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-03-10-hit-refresh.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It’s my first blog in English.","title":"HIT REFRESH"},{"content":"西雅图夜未眠 “Country road, take me home, to the place, I belong……”, 完强老师的吉他演唱一直回荡在我耳边。从未想过，这里，如此让我留恋。\n今天西雅图市区参观的行程很紧，很多地方都只停一小会儿，但整个体验还是不错的。当我站在gas park的岸边，远眺对岸的Seattle Downtown，偶尔有几只海鸥紧贴地面飞翔，看着远处的云朵被阳光穿透，一点一点地朝我们照来。一切都很安静，一切都很和谐，站在这里，吹着海风，一切烦恼都被抛在脑后，只希望这一刻可以永远持续下去……\n下午很早就回到了酒店，然后换正装前往晚宴地点。乘坐电梯上至高层，来到了我们的晚宴地点。这里真的好高端啊，落地窗户直接可以看到整个西雅图（贝尔维尤？）市中心，风景十分美。\n待大家坐定，没想到第一个环节就是激动人心的颁奖环节。也没有什么像电视节目中一秒剪成20秒的做作，仅仅只是丁老师平和地说出了获奖的优秀项目团队。当“Reflux”这个词说出来后，我的心跳就突然加快，我意识到也许是我们！仅仅一瞬之后，我确定是我们，就是我们！我们TinySoft这一组可能是最奇葩的一组了。三天挑战赛所有组员都没有熬夜，基本没有争吵，没有喝一杯咖啡，总之我们非常平常地坚持下来了，感觉所有项目环节也是稳步推进，一步一个脚印。但我们也未曾想过，第一名会是我们，这真的是一件意料之中却又是意料之外的事情。丁老师话音刚落，我激动地挥舞双手，不由自主地站了起来，看了看老师，看了看我的队友，又坐了下去，不知所措的样子……\n几次非常尴尬地站起坐下后，我们组的四个人，机械大佬邰潇逸、视频大佬田成洋、文案大佬文劼还有我、李昊锦一同站在了舞台上（其实没有舞台）。当我看见台下Lewis鼓励的目光，以及老师们祝贺的目光，再环顾光晕下我们四人，百感交集。也许就是缘分，让我们相聚，让我们都在彼此的人生线上都有了交集。头脑风暴，我们一同站在风暴中心大开脑洞；三天的挑战，我们并肩前行，无畏困难。\n我从未想过三天不到的时间，我们能够从相识相知到相互理解、相互支持；从想法到现实；从争执分歧到统一团结……我发现了自己的潜能，发现了团队的精神所在，就像许斌校长所说：“个人主义如今已不复存在”，是的，我们团队中的每一个人都是不可或缺的，缺少任何人我们的项目都是无法达到现在的高度的。感谢每一位组员，让我在这个大部分高二年级的集体中找到了自己的定位，更好地去施展自己的特长，去为项目更尽一份力。\n优秀营员，这真的是我从未预料到的。我们组的独特之处还在于我们并没有推选Team Leader，而是各司其职，当有工作需要对接时，则由双方或者全体成员共同完成。当然，最终逐渐地、自然地，邰潇逸同学成为了我们各个工作对接的指挥者。我觉得这是很好的一种机制，在我们都不了解各自的擅长领域、不“服气”各自的擅长领域的时候，我们停下来，仔细分工，各自放开手去做，自然地，到了对接的地方，就能体现出各自的长处。也感谢我们这一自然而然形成的机制，让我的编程技能也有了施展的空间。我想，这也许就是我能够成为优秀营员的原因吧，一个好的团队，一个高效率的协作机制。\n其实我们整个挑战赛过程还是蛮惬意的，笑声是常有的。还记得我们在最终测试RHWSS时，由于阀门的密封性问题，水流动之后，就像洪灾一样，水从三个阀门处毫不吝啬地流出。我们用纸杯在阀门下节水，整个装置固定在一张亚克力板上，向右偏，右边阀门的水顺利流进纸杯，而左边就遭殃了。我们又用餐巾纸强行堵住漏水的地方，真的是四个人都措手不及，拆东墙补西墙，我们便笑边“治水”，莫名其妙地沉浸在漏水的欢乐中……\n继续说晚宴吧，这真的是超乎我想象的一场晚宴。美味的牛排已经是次要的了，各个班的同学们并不完美却饱含创意的展示、老师们出乎意料的彩蛋节目，以及彩蛋中的彩蛋，都让我们每个人十分兴奋，全场的掌声、欢呼声经久不息。just enjoy it，我无法知道我们是否还能再相遇，但只要享受此刻，我们终究会存在于对方最深的记忆当中，GIX，会成为我内心最深处那一片净地。完强老师一首接着一首，大家一遍一遍地欢呼，对我而言，这是最难忘的记忆。当country road想起，我想起了父亲的老唱片，想起了父亲一遍又一遍的仔细聆听，也许此刻，我能设身处地地感受到父亲的内心，这是一种难以言喻的情感，有不舍、有留恋、有遗憾、有宠幸、有一切我们最柔软的情感……\n晚宴结束，我基本上跟每一位能碰见的老师、同学都合影留念，我害怕这一刻过得太快，不愿一眨眼我已经回到学校的课桌板凳之中。我怀念这里的一切，怀念创新的感觉，并不是老师教授给我们的，而是我们自己去发现的，去被激发出来的，这是GIX的神奇之处，她让我不知不觉感觉创新就在我的指尖滑动，在一个个思维里跃现。\n最后，我收到了本班同学的小卡片以及很多留言祝福。我真的没想到，在这里能遇见你们，不仅是因为各位是全国最优秀的中学生，各位更是给予我信任的人，给予我鼓励与关爱的人，很难再遇见像你们一样可爱的人了。\n“祝你和微软百年好合”，这是江同学的调侃，在我看来，是对我的一种肯定，对我所坚持的、所向往的、所追求的梦想的肯定。来到西雅图，很主要的一个原因是因为这里是微软总部，我作为一个疯狂的微软粉丝，这里自然就是我的朝圣之地。我爱微软，不只是因为这是一家改变世界的超大规模跨国公司，更是因为她成功转型背后的文化力量、她在各种领域的风险。很高兴，在这里认识了微软机器翻译专家Lewis Will，第一次见到Lewis时，我已是兴奋不已，他还没有开始演讲，我就跑过去和他交流，甚至都没有组织好语言，对微软的崇拜，对微软技术的好奇，对Lewis的敬意，像流水一般哗啦哗啦地迸发，却在嘴边停了下来，变得磕磕绊绊，不知所措。而Lewis则非常友好，询问我的姓名，问我来自哪里，我只记得我在不断重复“I really love Microsoft”，有些话就在嘴边，却总是无法说出口。当他演讲结束，我又不受控制地高高举起了手，甚至连问题都不知道……\n第二次再见Lewis，是在项目展示的那天，Lewis作为评委出席。在中午休息期间，我在卫生间碰到了他，真的很意外Lewis居然记住了我的中文名字，他询问我是第几组，我如实回答。没敢再多说什么，走回教室帮助组员熟悉展示过程。\n当我们展示完，我看见Lewis高高举起了他的手，就像是那天发言我高高举起的双手一样，泪水差一点从眼眶里涌出来……“Why did your team name is Tinysoft”，我看见大家都笑了，而邰同学拿起话筒笑着说：“Because this man really love Microsoft”，我也尴尬地笑了起来，但对我而言，我很自豪再一次能够把我和微软联系再一起。\n第三次见到Lewis，就是在晚宴上，我看见大家都拿起高脚杯去各个桌“敬酒”，我也不能落下啊。我先去找了Lewis，或者说直接就碰到了他，他又一次完整地叫出了我的中文名，我向他表达感谢之情，感谢他对我的鼓励，对我们项目的支持与建议。甚至，Lewis让我加了他的微信！我真的很激动，微信联系人的第一个真正的外国人，第一个微软专家，这是我求之不得的。希望，我们能一直保持联系，希望微软，一直前进下去。\n此时此刻，我正坐在Bellevue Coast Hotel的大厅里，听着单曲循环的Conuntry Road，用着Markdown，敲击一个个键帽，为西雅图之行写下最后的美好回忆。本来想着总结一下晚宴，莫名其妙写到了这里。第一次感觉到“文字是内心真实的流露”。旁边坐着补作业的同学，还有吃夜宵的摄影师老师，望望窗外，是西雅图最后的夜晚。\nGIX2019冬令营学员 李昊锦\n2019年2月19日凌晨于Coast Hotel\n","date":"February 18, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-18-the-last-day-in-seattle-1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"西雅图夜未眠 “Country road, take me home, to the place, I belong……”, 完强老师的吉他演唱一直回荡在我耳边。从未想过，这里，如此让我留恋。","title":"The last day in Seattle"},{"content":"{% youtube wh_07GoQKvk %}\n{% youtube rTKm4KjfAOM %}\n","date":"February 16, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-16-gix-rhwss-project-presentation-videos.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"{% youtube wh_07GoQKvk %}","title":"GIX RHWSS Project Presentation Videos"},{"content":"Microsoft 终于梦想成真了！早上大概十点多钟，我们来到微软总部，这里特别像一所大学，区域也是什么东校区、西校区。所有的建筑物都是低楼层的单体建筑，算是一片规模庞大的建筑群了。\n我们首先去了33号楼参观，应该是一栋办公楼，无意中踏进一间会议室，整个房间的灯瞬间就全部亮了起来，连电脑的大屏幕都开启了，是真的智能办公。\n接着来到了微软的一个餐厅，那一瞬间，我在想如果能留住气味该多好。顺着神奇的空中木制阶梯，我们走到了sailing house，就像是树屋一样。透过窗户，可以看到里面还有人在编程。这种办公氛围真的是十分惬意。\n然后就是微软展览馆和纪念品店。真的是十分激动，亲眼看到了surface studio，亲自试听了surface headphone，再看看价钱，真香！\n在纪念品商店，看到了很多印有logo的周边，马上就要到集合时间了，我见到中意的衣服就拿，还有一个巨大无比的购物袋。最后结账的时候看着金额噌噌噌往上涨，心在滴血啊。还是放回去了一些小东西。最后提着大包小包上车了。但还是迟到了，耽误了大家的行程，真的很抱歉。但是看着信仰充值成功，终于拥有了正版的微软周边，也还是很开心的。希望这些东西能够成为一些念想，希望每当看到这些，总能想起我的梦想，想起这家伟大的公司。\n创意挑战赛 今天也可以说是一帆风顺，团队里的大佬解决了阀门的问题，然后我们就开始最后组装和视频demo了。今天真的快笑死了，我们组的气氛真的是十分活跃，笑得我都流鼻血了。最后TA来审核的时候，我一边流着鼻涕，一边流着鼻血介绍完了我们组的分工。\n最后视频demo就像是洪灾一样，卫生纸、接水杯不知道浪费了多少，总之最后还是很成功的，也获得了TA的认可。加油，明天就看T大佬的了！\n","date":"February 15, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-15-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day7.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Microsoft 终于梦想成真了！早上大概十点多钟，我们来到微软总部，这里特别像一所大学，区域也是什么东校区、西校区。所有的建筑物都是低楼层的单体建筑，算是一片规模庞大的建筑群了。","title":"西雅图 Day7"},{"content":"创意挑战赛 坐过山车的一天。\n我们小组也许是整个上午最悠闲的，但下午，绝对是最痛苦的。\n整个早上的一半时间我都在搭建项目网页，无非就是一些图片添加，文字复制粘贴，视频上传一系列按部就班的工作。也顺带把图标设计、组名、标语等一系列杂七杂八的次要任务全部完成了。当域名成功访问、当创意鲜明的logo大功告成的时候，还是有那么一些小激动，之前都是访问别人的酷炫项目网页，而今天，也终于轮到了自己，为整个小组搭好“门面”。\n另一半时间，遨游于面包板的海洋，在赤橙黄绿青蓝紫的连接线里来回穿梭……这也许是我第一次写这么长的代码（对各位大佬而言不值一提），看着舵机疯狂地旋转、跑马灯胡乱地闪亮以及蜂鸣器肆无忌惮地聒噪，debug的过程也是一种难得的享受。\n黑色的下午……我们组的3D打印件似乎出了一些问题，密封性和传动性都达不到预期。展示的亚克力底板还是一片空白，心里有点空虚。功夫不负有心人，我们组的机械大佬最终硬是用最原始的工具解决了最棘手的问题，本人佩服得五体投地。\n晚上，我的任务是完成一些组件连接任务。为了连接舵机和转轴，手上沾满了强力胶，似乎手已经不是我自己的了。热熔胶把垫板烫得千疮百孔，就像是月球一个个陨石坑一样。\n明天早上就要去微软了，那里于我而言就像是耶路撒冷于信教徒一般，是梦想之地。是时候充值一波信仰了……\nGIX 2019冬令营学员 李昊锦\n2019年2月14日晚于Bellevue Coast Hotel\n","date":"February 14, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-14-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day6.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"创意挑战赛 坐过山车的一天。","title":"西雅图 Day6"},{"content":"创意挑战赛 今天是创意挑战赛正式拉开帷幕的第一天，经过昨天屹立于风暴中心的洗礼之后，我们组的想法也更加成熟了，今天开始已经多管齐下，稳步推进项目了。\n我作为我们组的programmer，还是一个几乎从未接触过Arduino的programmer。虽说有着C++语言基础，但一系列电路板、传感器、杜邦线眼花缭乱，不禁有些发怵。\n依照着网上东拼西凑的教程，大概掌握了基本的使用方法。随后逐渐进入状态，也发现了其中于OI不一样的乐趣。我的一切想法都会切实地在硬件端体现出来，整个编程逻辑十分清晰，下一步要做什么，舵机该如何转动、触碰如何检测……\n当然仍是有许多问题困扰着我。我所想的与Arduino所展现出来的，有时候大相径庭，一直不断地试错，不断地改进，最终才可能达到既定目标。\nArduino这个单词，既难拼也难写，今天，却成为了我最熟悉的单词。不知在Google中输入了多少次，与组员交流时说了多少遍。这一套基础组件，却让我体验到了不一样的编程乐趣，有了更多的沟通与交流，探索与尝试。\nBoeing Factory 下午前往波音总部西雅图工厂参观。\n今天真的是我第一次触摸飞机的外壳，外壳金属的冰凉，瞬间传遍全身，却让我无比兴奋。这种感觉，或许就像是阿姆斯特朗踏上月球的那一小步，他所感受到的，是整个月球。而我，感受到的是波音“Fly to the future”的企业精神。\n我们漫步在管状的地下隧道，在导游的带领下前往地面工厂。就像是行走在军事建筑里一样，两边都是不羁的裸露的管道。接下来，是“巨无霸”电梯，目测可以容纳至少40人。电梯启动时，巨大的机械声从每一块金属中传出，震撼我的内心。\n来到高处的看台，脚下就是Boeing 747-8，还未涂装完成的亮紫色的飞机机身铺满了整个视野，各种升降梯，手脚架，支撑装置依附在其左右。这里的视角，也许类似在机场俯瞰客机，但体验确实截然不同的。我甚至可以看清每一条从机翼中延展出的电线，看见衔接处恰到好处的完美拼接。\n记忆最深的，是787-8完美的弧形机翼。这正是波音带给我的，未来感、科技感、使命感。期待着有一天，能够乘坐折叠机翼的777X，自由驰骋天际。\n","date":"February 13, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-13-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day5.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"创意挑战赛 今天是创意挑战赛正式拉开帷幕的第一天，经过昨天屹立于风暴中心的洗礼之后，我们组的想法也更加成熟了，今天开始已经多管齐下，稳步推进项目了。","title":"西雅图 Day5"},{"content":"Introduction of Text Entry 人机交互 人与信息系统的信息交换过程\npointing 物体的操纵 Manipulation 文本输入 Background Development keyboard \u0026amp; mouse touchscreen gesture 准确率不断下降，”Fat Finger”\n输入纠错 Purpose of this Class Design Space Form Factor 尺寸 Keyboard Layout 布局 拨号和计算器的布局是相反的 Hand Posture Visual Attention 输入所需要的信息是接收信息的1/2，所以说信息是冗余的，一定的偏差可以避免\nThe touch model 1D handwriting Air Typing 总结 Muti-device Speech Transcription and Translation with Microsoft Translator 今天，依旧在Steve Ballmer Building里，确实最令我震撼的一天。\n“下面欢迎微软翻译专家Will Lewis”，当听到微软两个字的时候，我的心跳在加快，微软对我而言，是科技企业，更是精神榜样。这真的是一种难言的感觉，微软的一切对我来说都是十分有吸引力的。\nWill的演讲，让微软又一次震撼了我。演讲之前，Will让我们大家拿出手机，下载微软翻译APP，加入会议房间。当我抱着新奇的心态再一次下载很久以前删除的微软翻译软件之后，这款软件早已不是6个月的设计了，一切都是全新的。\nWill开始演讲，他的每一句话都会实时显示在PPT下方，同时在APP上实时显示中文翻译，全场都不由自主地鼓起了掌。为Will的团队，为微软的创新鼓掌。\n演讲环节结束后，我鬼使神差般居然举起了手，也可能是太激动了，问题都没有想好。起身后，Will让我使用翻译提问。“首先请允许我表达我对微软以及您的敬意”，当这句话瞬间以英文的形式呈现在大屏幕上时，我第一次感到，最前沿的科技可以为我所用，真正对我的现实生活产生一定的好的影响，我认为这是微软带给每一个人、每一个组织真正的生产力。\n也许只有在GIX，我才有这样的机会，和梦想中的企业专家面对面交流。\n创新挑战赛 讲台的前方，已经排起了长龙似的队伍——排队抽签，也许是最激动人心的时刻了。轮到我了，我搓了搓双手，在抽签箱里拿出了那一张等候已久的小组号码。\n又是一群有想法、有创意、有能力的组员，很高兴我们组成了一个新的Team。\n下午的头脑风暴，是一场思维的盛宴。我们组很平静，很理性，在经过了20分钟的个人思考之后，我们聚在一起，在偌大的白板上写出了属于我们自己的idea，我仿佛能看见，一条条思维的变换曲线在空中交汇纵横，构成五彩斑斓的魅力图案。\n明天又是“艰苦卓绝”的一天，4组加油，GIX加油！\n2019年2月13日\nGIX冬令营学员李昊锦\n","date":"February 12, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-12-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day4.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Introduction of Text Entry 人机交互 人与信息系统的信息交换过程","title":"西雅图 Day4"},{"content":"The Nature Conservancy Zuch Ferdana @CoastResilience Geospatial Information Officer(GIO)\nflood tags API use geo to show where the best place to restore the mangroves good influence fisheries tourism carbon storage do a lot to find out why it was failed\nneed more example to make sure it will work\nMapping Ocean Wealth coral reef find nemo 通过网络收集含有地理位置信息的关于珊瑚礁的照片，通过Azure分析数据，让更多的人了解到自然的巨大价值\nWhy protect it? tourism climate What the biggest challenges about collecting data about coral reef? communicate with technology educate people to understand the things we are doing How to train AI? We have a lot of scientist to work for it We use the accurate photograph not sea food made from coral reef or the beach between coral reef Fundamentals of Delivering Effective Presentations How to use your “Tools”? How to speak speak loud enough 气沉丹田 having energy, confidence, passion pause holding microphone 45° opening up speak slowly Where to look look at the forehead give everybody attention How to move use body languages jump out of the safety zone shoulders back show hand palm how to manage your time? give a little remain space set milestones write a verbatim script practice with a timer How to struct tour pitch? (example) hook problem solution business case process \u0026amp; details next steps How to handle questions from the audience? understand the key understand why they ask this question question like giving you advice What to do if I forget something or not understand something? pause to restore take a card with a few key words be confident thank you so much, I don’t actually have the answer to your question, but this gonna what I will to do do not lie do not try to change their attention 总结 领队说，我们遇上了20年不遇的西雅图强降雪……也不知道是幸运还是不幸，雪景很美，我从未见过这真正的鹅毛大雪，但全城已经shutdown，高速公路都无法通行。参观全球第一家Starbucks、Boeing总部工厂、Amazon总部的行程全部被取消了。\n因此，我们已经在GIX Building里呆了正正2天了，有各种各样的活动，我们组表现的不是很好，大家一直在内讧，作为组长我也许真的该考虑考虑如何去领导、管理一个团队了。\n今天晚上开始了创新挑战赛的准备活动。用的是Arduino和树莓派，我都不会……但是努力学习吧，感觉还挺有趣的，至少通过各种零件我可以搭建出自己真正想创造的。\n就这样，晚安。明天，加油！\n","date":"February 11, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-11-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day3.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The Nature Conservancy Zuch Ferdana @CoastResilience Geospatial Information Officer(GIO)","title":"西雅图 Day3"},{"content":"早餐 餐厅的早餐十分简单，只有香肠、粥、鸡蛋还有饮品。但味道还是不错的。\nGuest Speech 早上主要环节就是guest speech，史元春校长首先给我们做了一个关于人机交互历史的简短报告，有很多新奇的交互方式。\n压感输入，能够在一维的平面上通过判断平面的压感来输入。在腾不出手的使用场景下非常有效 还有通过算法提高输入法容错性的。教授演示了一个在智能手表上输入的场景，由于屏幕很小，但通过算法能够实现正确输入 然后是一位在Amazon工作的软件专家，介绍了亚马逊在发展壮大的过程中，对技术创新的需求不断提高并不断创新的一些实例。\n之后是翁力老师，简单地介绍了GIX旨在发现解决真正地，世界上存在的挑战与问题。播放了一些有关水资源的视频资料，介绍了西雅图的一些节水措施。\n最后是一位GIX学生，详细介绍了他的团队利用Microsoft AI for Earth\nAmazon Yang Zhidong director of software development at Amazon\n产业规模增大，技术需求越来越高\n场景新需求\nCloud Device e-commerce *** world wide product —\u0026gt; world wide customer***\npredict 产品数据 机器学习 model Big decision 每年新建的物流中心 FC 卖家 商业模型 数据处理，预测未来趋势\n机器学习 退货（客户服务） 卖家/平台，环节 诈骗 AI 提高效率\nkeyweb robot 移动货架 按mark运行 A WATER STORY INNOVATION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE\nmaking difference and social impact the urgent challenges in the world 水资源缺乏\n分布不均\n水污染\nBiodiversity Ben Keller\nTeam Building 整个一下午都是Team Building，我们组起了一个非常强的名字：“Beta”，正好是希腊字母中2的意思，而且Beta是公测版的意思，我们大家也是首次作为一个集体出现在各位前面。 周围的人都好强啊！有全国数学省二……，有人大附中的北京八中的 最后是我们团队的团队介绍还有大家的感想\nTeam introduction 2组：Beta 我们的成员 Our team member 班主任：刘禹廷老师 组长 Monitor 李昊锦：微软 IT爱好者\n组员 Member 俞逸洋：计算机 体音美\n江楚萌：推理 音乐\n赵冠迪：有意思 因吹斯听\n张珺奕：国二 creative optimistic\n向家骅：形而上学\n唐启航：旅游 美食 湖人冠军\n刘子政：爱提问 好奇\n王业成：国二 投入\n张钰坤：精益♂求精\n我们的口号 Our slogan *Diamond cuts diamond*\n*强中更有强中手*\n我们的队标 Our logo 团队精神 Team Spirit 爱国敬业诚信友善 热爱信息技术 有责任感 富有创造力 关注世界，负有洞察力 未来愿景 Expectations 从Beta版升级成为正式版 收获认可 启发创意、共同进步 Team Impression 2班感想 2019，大雪中的西雅图，我们就这样相遇了。各个竞赛的大佬，科创界的大犇，聚集在了一起，共同组建了这样一个team——以Beta为名，以Diamond cuts diamond为slogan，戮力同心，风雨同舟。\n张珺奕：从中国坐了半天的交通工具，飞机地铁大巴轮番上阵，弄得我有些晕地。我们先参观了现代化的充满科技感的全球创新学院大楼，见识到了许多有趣而不乏智慧的作品，感受到了创新前所未有的魅力。刚到美国第一天就受到强烈冲击的我生物钟有些紊乱。\n早上三点，我忽然醒来，看了表便又倒头就睡。上午举行了开营仪式，聆听了知名人物的介绍与展望。下午组织了小队的建立，我还没太多经验。希望它会使十个各行其道的灵魂，在彼此唯一的一生中团结起来，干点惊天动地的大事！\n赵冠迪：也就刚来美国两天，却遇上40年不遇的大雪，GIX的大楼整个被飘动的飞雪掩盖在寒风中。这却并不影响我们的ice-breaking。\nTeamwork，作为备受强调的第一点，在今天，开始体现其重要性。其实现在任何一个创新举动的背后，都站着一个乐意付出的群体。团队是有效率的不二良策。几天时间很短也很长，团队可能遇到各种问题，放平心态，大家一定可以解决。beta组加油！\n刘子政：这次冬令营的主题是三个词：Team，Independence，Rules。Team，意味着我们要有团队意识，我们要形成一个团队；Independence，意味着我们要自立，真正离开父母的依赖而生活；Rules，意味着我们做事要有原则，时刻记住规则并时刻遵守。之前我们可能听说过相关的词，但是直到这次冬令营，才对这三个词的含义有了深刻的理解，也懂得了如何去真正践行这三个词。同时，我们也了解了世界上仍然存在一些亟待解决的问题：UI，商业管理，水资源危机，生物多样性危机。这次冬令营教给我们的东西，比十年的学校生活教给我们的知识还要多得多，重要得多。下午，当老师交给我们任务时，我原本以为不能在很短的时间内完成，但是经过团队的合作之后，我们才发现，团队合作的效率，远远要比一个人单打独斗效率要高很多。beta这个名字是大家共同努力的结果，希望我们都能为beta队助一份力！\n王业成：经过十个小时漫长的飞行，我们在2月9日上午十点到达了西雅图塔科马机场，随后乘车前往西雅图，开启了这次gix冬令营的行程。行程的首站是参观gix大楼。和国内一些大学的教学楼相比，gix大楼的内饰极为简单，并且教室的面积相对有限，而更多的面积则摆放着提供给学生的各种实践用到的工具以及一个小型的孵化器，这让我感受到了gix重视实践的学风，也让我明白了创新不等于空想，实践方能出真知。\n第二天上午学校举办了几场有关创新的讲座，让我们初步了解了技术创新在不同领域的重要价值。下午学校组织了简单的团队建设活动，帮助我们理解了团队合作的真正内涵：一个团队可以存异，但更重要的是求同，否则teamwork当中一加一大于二的效应也就无从谈起。相信在这段时间不断的互相了解与合作中，我们的beta团队能够克服各种困难，成为一个更加团结稳定的集体。\n向家骅：二十年一遇的西雅图大雪骤至，带来了雪树银花的景色，但更具现实意义的是使得一天的活动都在室内举行。无论是上午的guest speech or下午的团建，都是能发人深思的体验。\n史元春校长作为第一个guest来 deliver a speech，向我们展示了interface发展历史中的里程碑及其所基于的技术创新。其中特意提到了使得计算机得以普遍使用的关键创新—mouse以及其所起到推动效应的graphical use interface及natural use interface. Natural interface作为人机交互最前沿的阶段，具有convenient的优点及输入准确性较低的缺点。而基于此的创新又有许多，如将手指与触屏所施压强与字母建立映射，并以此形成输入法。\n这能有效克服触碰不精确的问题。又有外用导电材料构建外延键盘等，种种都反映了创新是多方面的，以解决问题也目的。我们绝不是innovate for innovation 而是 innovate to meet the need of society。第三位guest同样提到这一点。\n至于下午的团建，起初因为意见不一导致的来回拉锯而效率不佳，但后期采用了不同的探讨方法使得问题得到有效解决。老师同样提到，一个team应该形成一股凝聚力，为这一个目标而发力，并以一致的行为实现它。\n俞逸洋：在难得一遇的银装素裹的西雅图，我看到了作为一个北方人都极为罕见的大雪；我参观了充满着各种用来帮助我们创新创造的器具的GIX大楼，惊叹于其外观的宏伟与内部的开阔；我聆听了来自GIX的史院长、亚马逊的杨总监、GIX的副院长和在GIX学习的学生Ben为我们带来的有关他们各自所做的一些研究的演讲，令我受益匪浅。我了解到了一些以前并没有太多接触的事物，如那么多的输入方式、配送中心机器人的用途等，也听到了一些以前涉及过一点的内容，发现自己学过的东西只是皮毛而已；我还有幸结识了这样一群来自五湖四海的优秀的同学们，用了将近一下午一起讨论了team的名字、口号、组徽，并定下了从beta版升级到正式版的目标，牢记强中更有强中手的警句。哲学告诉我们，系统优化就是系统作为一个整体，具有它的每一个要素都不能单独具有的功能。我想这就是teamwork吧——一个凝聚力强的团队一起朝一个方向努力的同时每个人都发挥出自己的特长，共同奋进，达成目标。愿我们的beta团队能同心协力，破路之棘，虚心求学，砥砺前行！\n江楚萌：伴随着声声悠扬的清华版《成都》的，是与63位同行的营员和十几位老师初次相遇。面对着许多陌生的面孔，在最初是很有一些紧张的——尤其是看到左边的同学在等待的期间仍一直在学习着庞杂的代码的时候。然而，在经过十个小时的飞机旅程中与身边同学的初步接触后，我发现，大家都是十分热情的人，刻苦但不刻板。\n初见西雅图的第一眼，是一片茫茫白雪，从空中望去，纯洁的白绵延至天际，竟是在北京也许多年不曾见到的大雪了。到酒店下大巴之后，身边的同学迅速裹起了一个大大的雪球，抛了出去，随意裹起的雪球有些松散，在半空中便纷纷扬扬地散开了，化成片片雪花落下，不禁让人莞尔。下午，我们参观了GIX大楼，大楼的装修很像一个扩大版的loft，铁皮楼梯、无纺布拼成的GIX字样，灰色高靠背沙发，简约而精致。\n今天上午，我们迎来了4位speaker，分别为我们介绍了HCI和Technology在Amazon、保护Water Resource和Biodiversity中的应用。从中，我真正感受到，在当今这个时代下，人们做出的许多Big Decision都是基于各种数据，而不再是人们的经验了。下午，我们进行了第一次的“小组交流”，也就是团建活动。在第一个四十分钟中，老师首先给我们布置了一个任务，而后在每隔一段时间的时候，都会做出一定的变更，这让我想到，是否在现实生活中，我们在做一个项目的时候也会面临这种问题，需要根据现实的发展来调整自己的目标或者增加一定的内容呢？我们Beta组的小伙伴们在最初的交流中屡有不顺，然而在经过一开始的磨合之后，在第二个四十分钟之中，我们或许已经摸到了些许“求同存异”的边，交流效率高了许多。相信在未来的九天中，我们一定会更加合拍，共同进步！\n张钰坤：飞掠阿拉斯加的时候，放下kindle，你顺着机窗往斜前看，是正要初升的朝阳。你再向外看的时候，飞机已经降落到云层里面，破过迷雾，身下是灰白分界，一边是水域，另一边是换上冬装的大地。积上雪的松树，真的很美。你知道，我好多年没看过这么大的雪了。\n这就是我第一次遇上西雅图，那一瞥。\n在GIX大楼里，一层有独特的圆桌教室，讲台在中央，学生众星拱月。二层有设施齐全的创客空间：各种各型号电子元件、3D打印、激光切割。三层有学生工作室，上面陈列着各种未竟之业。GIX大楼色调很清淡、很素雅，点点的标识，格式灰色座椅，让人感到一种设计感。\n在这座楼里和我一起学习生活的2组，让我觉得我们有一个共性：聪明而又努力。无论成绩好坏，至少给我感觉，大家都是认真的。但这不足以使人精彩。真正吸引我的，是有人性格上的可爱纯真，有的人生活上的悉心精致。它让我们有血有肉、不枯燥。\nGIX大楼一层有一个清华厅，一进去你就能看见那座仿制的日晷，清华园里那座，是99年前毕业的清华学子敬献的。“行胜于言”就刻在它的基座上。我想那一代人，会很不幸吧——军阀混战，内外交困，新工业、新政体、新文化，都革命性的起起落落。将近一百年过去了，一百年前，那群不幸而坚强的人告诉我们，去笃定地做事。一百年来，它是否也成为一种文化，影响着听到它、内心就多少泛起波澜的人呢？我们不甘做地缝里的虫子，所以敢有梦想；但我们往往遇到生活中各种各样你须面对的掣肘，怎么办呢？“行胜于言”告诉我们：不犹豫、不抱怨，高效应对琐事，去赢得时间。“行胜于言”代表一种清华文化。清华厅把它带进了GIX。\nGIX第一届毕业生Ben的讲座里提到了一种模式：design-business-technology。努力做创新、做产品，以此来做高新产业，推动技术进步。个人价值与社会价值平等：努力，为了国家，也为了自己。是不是更尊重人才呢？\n优质的条件、优秀的队友、优良的文化：那雪中的一见钟情，是不是上帝有意为之？\n唐启航：这是一次极不平凡的清华GIX之旅，我有机会向如此多的优秀校领导，老师，同学们共同学习进步。\n这是一次极不平凡的Seattle创新之旅，我有机会明白了不仅要come up with ideas 更要学会将之carry out 并 review its feedback。\n这是一次极不平凡的中美励志之旅，我有机会明白了我们这一代人的使命绝不仅仅在于自身的发展，更要将展现清华风采，进步社会，发展祖国的任务抗在肩上。并为之不懈努力奋斗。\n正像“法华经‘中所说：功不唐捐，玉汝于成。\n李昊锦：万万没有想到，是全新的波音787梦想客机。再一次踏上美国的旅程，却怀着更高的愿景与期待。轰鸣的引擎声就像激动的内心一样，久久无法平复。依着舷窗眺望，我看到了如锦的晚霞，看到了绯红的朝霞，看到了银装素裹的西雅图——一方神奇的土地。\n万万没有想到，是大雪纷飞的时节。夏季，这里热情似火，让我感受到了梦想与未来在这里的电石火光。冬季，这里宁静安然，西雅图这座城市，就这样静静地倚在太平洋西海岸，吸引着无数像我一样对这里心驰神往的人们。\n万万没有想到，是史蒂夫·鲍尔默大楼。对于一名微软粉丝来说，这就是最大的惊喜。“Enpower every person and organization to achieve more”，予力全球每一个人、每一个人成就不凡，这是微软的使命，我相信也是GIX所倡导的。期待着，在这栋充满智慧与创新的地方，我能成为那个受益良多的人。\n万万没有想到，是这样一群可爱的、踊跃的、充满创意的组员。在Team Building中，我们灵感飞扬，在小小的圆桌上，思想在不断地碰撞与融合。作为第二组“Beta”小组的组长，我相信，通过每一位组员的努力，我们携手共进，定能让“Beta”版本成为“正式发行版”。\n西雅图，有更多的文化精神等待我们去发现；GIX，有更多的知识技能等待我们去学习。我们，正在创造属于自己的未来，奔向属于自己的梦想！\n班主任刘禹廷老师：这批学生虽然因为年龄缘故还尚显稚嫩，但已经比我预想的好很多。你们大多是独生子女，做到“独”并不难。但是，独立的重点在于“立”。异国他乡，成功挑战一场艰难的任务高度依赖每个个体的成熟和在此基础上的紧密无间的团队合作，希望孩子们能够尽快进入状态，用行动证明，你们的优秀不只是用语言和证书堆砌出来的。加油！\n十天的清华GIX之旅才刚刚起步，我们的Beta小组也方扬帆起航，相信在剩下的九天里，我们会学到更多未曾闻见的知识，我们也会更加了解彼此，扬长避短，求同存异，砥砺奋进，并肩前行！\n","date":"February 10, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-10-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"早餐 餐厅的早餐十分简单，只有香肠、粥、鸡蛋还有饮品。但味道还是不错的。","title":"西雅图 Day2"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n呃，终于可以好好坐在酒店的床上写一篇博客了。 也不知道这是第一天还是第二天，算了，加起来一块写吧。\n报到 北京时间早上8：30分抵达清华大学FIT（Future Internet Technology）楼报到，然后有一个简短的开营仪式。开营仪式特别搞笑，具体看照片吧，不好意思说。\n有好多清华专门定制的东西，笔、书包、冲锋衣、笔记本，质量是真的好。然后拿上行李全员去清华主楼合影，之后直接就上车前往首都机场了。真的是一脸懵逼，下午将近4点钟的飞机，12点不到就往机场奔。\n登机 然后整个过关也挺顺利的，1：30就已经在登机口旁坐下了。 海航万年摆渡车，机场摆渡车开了好久，让我以为在坐公交车，旁边就是街道。到达远机位后，真的不得不说，波音787是真的大，而且还是一架全新的787。不愧是梦想客机，整个机舱十分宽敞，但是经济舱的座位间距就不太友好了。我选了靠窗的座位，想体验一下五级电容式调光（真的高大上）。每一次进出都要麻烦外面的同学全部出来才可以。\n机上 机上娱乐系统真的很厉害，还有空中聊天室。也有很多最新的好莱坞电影，还有全集的生活大爆炸！！！本来想着10个小时至少得睡会儿觉，可真的太激动了，完全没有睡觉。\n抵达 接下来就是无聊的过关，也比较顺利，说实话，这可能是3年来第一回与老外正式交谈。在行李转盘处等了很久，最后乘坐机场地铁线出来的，好像是无人的，时间居然能够精确到秒。到了出口，我们又要等车，调侃一句，我感觉这大巴车是从北京来的，我们至少站着等了1个小时。 客车和我想得很不一样，我们班是一辆小客车，但还是很宽敞的。司机是真的强，西雅图下着大雪，但我感觉全程踩油门，就没有减速过。路上太困了，一不小心睡着了。\n到了酒店之后，顺利入住。\n参观GIX 酒店和GIX特别近，到了之后门口写了一个Steve Ballmer Building，我没有反应过来是谁，到了最后那个老师告诉我这是鲍尔默，恍然大悟啊。 这里的设计很有硬朗的工业风格，墙顶都是不羁的管道交错，但真的给人特别宽敞的感觉。之后简单地把每一层都逛了一圈，感觉挺小的，没有什么很大的惊喜。\n总结 就到这里吧，还在倒时差，晚安！ ","date":"February 9, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-09-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"西雅图 Day1"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n线性回归补充 线性回归可以对样本是非线性的，只要对参数线性 $y=\\theta_0+\\theta_1x+\\theta_2x^2$\n局部加权回归 人工神经网络 相同的词向量表示会非常近\n把字用向量表示\n卷积操作\nRNN表示\n平均 pool\n全连接\nsigmoid\n","date":"February 7, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-07-%E7%BA%BF%E6%80%A7%E5%9B%9E%E5%BD%92%E8%A1%A5%E5%85%85.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"Intro to Neural Network"},{"content":"花店橱窗布置 思路 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示前i个花瓶前j个花束的最大美学价值 f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][k],f[i][j])f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][k],f[i][j]) 当然还有另外一种思路(*太强了！！！*)：\n整张表都是向右下方走的，向下走加上数值，向右走无影响 如果向下走代表花束放入花瓶，向右走无影响代表不放入 int f[N][N],mp[N][N]; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=m;j++) f[i][j]=max(f[i-1][j]+mp[i][j],f[i][j-1]); 矩阵取数 思路 因为每次取头和尾，所以一定是一个连续的区间 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示从i取到j的最大得分 $f[i][j]=max(f[i][j-1]+a[j]*2^(i-1+n-j+1+1) \\ , \\ f[i-1][j]+a[i]*2^(i-1+n-j+1+1))$ 指数是轮数，当前数前面有多少个数被取走，就有多少轮，注意一下1的问题 传纸条 思路 f[i][j][k][l]f[i][j][k][l]表示现在去的到了(i,j),回来的到了(k,l)\n一共有四种情况，上上，左左，上左，左上\n保证两条路径不相交if(j1==j2 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i1==i2) continue\nf[i][j][k][l]=max(f[i−1][j][k−1])f[i][j][k][l]=max(f[i−1][j][k−1])\n步数为i+j−1i+j−1\n判断不合法的状态\nif(i1+j1!=i2+j2) continue; if(i1==i2 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; j1==j2 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i1+j1!=2 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i1+j1!=m+n) f[i1][j1][i2][j2]=-0x3f3f3f3f; 当m,n\u0026lt;100m,n\u0026lt;100时，四维数组开不下了，因为i1+j1=i2+j2i1+j1=i2+j2的时候才是合法的，并且三个数都确定时，我们可以直接算出j2j2,直接变成了三维\n免费馅饼 题目 地面长度为L，高度为H，天上掉馅饼\n人在地上每单位时间可以向左或向右移动0~2格，馅饼每单位时间掉落一格\n求最多接到多少馅饼（馅饼有分值）\n思路 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示第i秒到达第j个格子的最大得分 该状态是从哪里转移过来的呢？ 他可以从5个地方转移过来（没有到边界的时候） 运动具有相对性，我们可以把该问题类比成数字三角形，相当于馅饼不动，人每次向上移动一个单位 f[i][j]=ff[i][j]=f 三角蛋糕 思路 像数字三角形一样压缩成正三角形 f[i][j]=min(f[i+1][j],f[i+1][j+1])+1f[i][j]=min(f[i+1][j],f[i+1][j+1])+1 金明的预算方案 思路：分组背包 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示前i组物品重量不超过j的最大价值 一共5种转移方式 f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][j],f[i−1][j−w[i][k]]+v[i][k]),k=1,2,3,4,5f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][j],f[i−1][j−w[i][k]]+v[i][k]),k=1,2,3,4,5,五种情况已经重新配置的前提下 01/完全背包混合 根据物品的类型选择状态转移方程 二维限制的背包 把数组扩展成三维 f[i][j][k]=max(f[i−1][j][k],f[i−1][j−w[i]][k−v[i]]+c[i])f[i][j][k]=max(f[i−1][j][k],f[i−1][j−w[i]][k−v[i]]+c[i]) 面包 题目 有N种面包，每种面包数量无限多，有高度和价值，高度是5的倍数 将面包叠成一个面包塔，高度不得超过T 给定常数k，若一个面包高度\u0026gt;=k，则它下面所有面包都会被压扁 一个面包最多被压扁一次，它的高度变为原来的4/5 求最大的价值\n思路 如果没有面包被压扁，就是一个完全背包问题 如果有大面包，肯定要放到最上面，使得压缩高度尽可能大 枚举最上面是哪一个大面包，然后其余所有面包的高度都变为原来的五分之四，就转化成了一半的完全背包问题 ","date":"January 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-29-%E6%B5%8E%E5%8D%97day3-%E5%9D%90%E6%A0%87%E5%9E%8B%E5%8A%A8%E6%80%81%E8%A7%84%E5%88%92%E5%8F%8A%E8%83%8C%E5%8C%85.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"花店橱窗布置 思路 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示前i个花瓶前j个花束的最大美学价值 f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][k],f[i][j])f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][k],f[i][j]) 当然还有另外一种思路(*太强了！！！*)：","title":"济南Day3 坐标型动态规划及背包"},{"content":"define N 1e5 struct bign { int len; int v[N]; // 赋值 bign=bign bign operator = (char* s) { len=strlen(s); memset(v,0,sizeof(v)); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) v[i]=s[len-i-1]-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;; return *this; } //赋值 bign=int bign operator = (int x) { char s[N]; sprintf(s,\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,x); return *this=s; } // 高精加 bign operator + (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { bign c; memset(c.v,0,sizeof(c.v)); c.len=max(len,b.len); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;c.len;i++) c.v[i]=v[i]+b.v[i]; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;c.len;i++) { c.v[i+1]+=c.v[i]/10; c.v[i]%=10; } if(c.v[c.len]) c.len++; return c; } // 高精乘 bign operator * (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { bign c; memset(c.v,0,sizeof(c.v)); c.len=len+b.len; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) for(int j=0;j\u0026lt;b.len;j++) c.v[i+j]+=v[i]*b.v[j]; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) { c.v[i+1]=c.v[i]/10; c.v[i]%=10; } while(c.len\u0026gt;1 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; c.v[c.len-1]) c.len--; return c; } // 高精加等于 bign operator += (const bign \u0026amp;b) { return *this+b; } // 比大小 bool operator \u0026lt; (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { if(len\u0026lt;b.len) return 1; if(len\u0026gt;b.len) return 0; for(int i=len-1;i\u0026gt;=0;i--) { if(v[i]\u0026lt;b.v[i]) return 1; if(v[i]\u0026gt;b.v[i]) return 0; } return 0;//两个数相等返回flase } bool operator \u0026gt; (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { return b\u0026lt;*this; } bool operator \u0026lt;= (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { return !(b\u0026gt;*this); } bool operator \u0026gt;= (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { return !(b\u0026lt;*this); } bool operator == (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { return (b\u0026gt;*this)^(b\u0026lt;*this) } }; ","date":"January 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-29-%E9%AB%98%E7%B2%BE%E5%BA%A6%E6%A8%A1%E6%9D%BF.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"define N 1e5 struct bign { int len; int v[N]; // 赋值 bign=bign bign operator = (char* s) { len=strlen(s); memset(v,0,sizeof(v)); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) v[i]=s[len-i-1]-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;; return *this; } //赋值 bign=int bign operator = (int x) { char s[N]; sprintf(s,\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,x); return *this=s; } // 高精加 bign operator + (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { bign c; memset(c.","title":"高精度模板"},{"content":"二叉苹果树 思路 $dp[u][j表示节点u留下j条边的最大价值，每一次决策只有三种情况：剪左子树，剪右子树，两个都不剪 剪左边：dp[u][j]=dp[rson][j−1]+v[rson]dp[u][j]=dp[rson][j−1]+v[rson]，同理，剪右边：dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j−1]+v[lson]dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j−1]+v[lson] 两边都不剪：dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j]+dp[rson][k−j−2]dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j]+dp[rson][k−j−2] 代码：记忆化搜索 int f[N][N]; bool t[N][N]; int dp(int u,int k) { if(t[u][k]) return f[u][k]; t[u][k]=1; if(!k) return f[u][k]=0; int tmp1=dp(lson[u],k-1)+v[sonl[u]]; int tmp2=dp(rson[u],k-1)+v[sonr[u]]; int tmp3=0; for(int l=0;l\u0026lt;k-2;l++) tmp3=max(tmp3,dp(lson[u],l)+dp(rson[u],k-l-2)); return f[u][k]=max(tmp1,max(tmp2,tmp3+lson[u]+rson[u])); } 先修课 题目 课的先修关系形成一棵树的结构，每门课有一门或者没有先修课。选M门课，能获得的最大学分是多少？\n思路 dp[u][j]dp[u][j]以u为根的子树选j门课 把j-1门课分配给子树，就是一个背包？ 然后我们用f[i][j]f[i][j]表示当前树中，前i棵子树选择j门课的最大学分。这样就能够通过f算出dp[i][j]dp[i][j],相当于树上DP套背包。对于每一个状态dp[i][j]dp[i][j]都需要用f算出学分分配的最佳方案 K-set 题目 在一棵树中选出最多的点，使得这些点中每个点最多与其他点连了k条边\n思路 dp[u][0/1][0/1]dp[u][0/1][0/1]表示以u为父亲，取/不取父亲,取/不取自己的最大值\ndp[u][0][0]dp[u][0][0]：自己和父亲都不取，u的儿子随便取。$f[u][0][0]=size∑i=1max( dp(vi,0,0) , dp(vi,0,1) )f[u][0][0]=∑i=1sizemax( dp(vi,0,0) , dp(vi,0,1) )$\ndp[u][1][0]dp[u][1][0]：父亲要取，u自己不取，u的儿子同样随便取。f[u][1][0]=f[u][0][0]f[u][1][0]=f[u][0][0]\ndp[u][1][1]dp[u][1][1]\n：父亲要取，自己也要取，儿子取k-1条边。\n这时我们就要考虑取哪几条边，也就是哪几个点。\n对于任意一个u的儿子vivi,如果取这个点，那么它的贡献就是dp(vi,1,1)dp(vi,1,1)，如果不取这个点，那么它的贡献就是dp(vi,1,0)dp(vi,1,0)\n因此这个点取或者不取，带来的贡献就是两种情况的差，所以我们只要按两种情况的差从大到小排序就好了。最后选取差值最大的k-1个点就OK了（前提是这k-1个点带来的贡献都是正的，如果有负贡献那么就取不满k-1个点）\ndp[u][0][1]dp[u][0][1]：父亲不取，自己要取，儿子取k条边\n","date":"January 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-29-%E6%A0%91%E5%BD%A2dp.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"二叉苹果树 思路 $dp[u][j表示节点u留下j条边的最大价值，每一次决策只有三种情况：剪左子树，剪右子树，两个都不剪 剪左边：dp[u][j]=dp[rson][j−1]+v[rson]dp[u][j]=dp[rson][j−1]+v[rson]，同理，剪右边：dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j−1]+v[lson]dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j−1]+v[lson] 两边都不剪：dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j]+dp[rson][k−j−2]dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j]+dp[rson][k−j−2] 代码：记忆化搜索 int f[N][N]; bool t[N][N]; int dp(int u,int k) { if(t[u][k]) return f[u][k]; t[u][k]=1; if(!","title":"树形DP"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n济南Day1 随记 终于，还是决定出去闯一闯。 不知为何，我似乎是厌倦了学校的生活，每一次上下课的铃声似乎在震颤着我的内心。\n希望能有所收获。\n第一次知道飞机票打起折来居然比高铁票还便宜。\n然后买了早上十一点的飞机票。\n很早就起来了，老爸把我送上机场大巴，我却没想到他买了两张车票。\n到了机场，通过自助值机拿到了登机牌，跟老爸打完招呼就进去安检了。机场里人也很少，很安静，就像细水流淌一样，心间也少了一份激动，更多的是均匀的呼吸，平和的心跳。\n上了飞机，好像是空客A320。我坐在第37排，莫名感到非常拥挤。想试着调节一下座椅，却无奈找不到调节开关。比较尴尬地询问了空姐，才得知紧急通道的前面一排是没有座椅调节功能的……（温馨提示千万不要选紧急通道附近的座位）。也不知道是不是心理作用，反正整个航班都坐的很不舒服。旁边坐着一位大学生姐姐，知道快下降了我们才说话，她十分同情高一悲催成狗的我……\n下了飞机，等大巴。我和大连的一行人一块走，他们的航班3点多才抵达，我就坐在国内到达的椅子上死等。整个济南遥墙机场特别小，就一个航站楼，说实话觉得还没有西安北客站大（当然不不包括飞机滑行面积）最后找大巴还找了很久……突然发现了一个叫做贵宾楼的东西，整个航站楼一半都是贵宾楼……\n到了酒店，我一个人一个房间。在房间里睡了会儿觉，看了一下DP就去吃饭了。\n就这样，期待新的一天。\n","date":"January 28, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-28-%E6%B5%8E%E5%8D%97day1-%E9%9A%8F%E8%AE%B0.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"济南Day1 随记"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n济南Day2 随记 今天是第二天，收获颇丰。\n也不知道什么时候我定了一个6：00的闹钟，基本上响了之后就没怎么睡觉了。早上6：50起床，洗漱之后穿好衣服就去餐厅吃饭。这个酒店的楼梯很玄学，我的房间旁边的小楼梯直达上课的会议室和餐厅后门，感觉像是Minecraft一样，很小的楼梯。\n早上的饭还说的过去，就是没有勺子，喝粥的时候撒了一手。\n然后去教室，我的位置特别好。第一排而且正对着老师。\n周围的同学特别活跃，搞得我也愿意跟老师交流，把自己不成熟的想法说出来。还说对了好多，突然有一种莫名的喜悦感。早上的课干货满满，感觉受益匪浅。很多问题也都是自己思考出来的。\n中午我见到了我的室友，他才初二，上基础班。和他很投的来，也有很多共同话题。他也特别喜欢科技方面的东西，我们聊了挺久的。\n中午睡了大概一个小时然后我们就各奔各自教室了。下午我们讲的是DP，各种DP，虽然不是很难，但是脑子快炸了。但第一次听如此繁杂的东西听得如此开心。\n晚上和室友去了KFC，真的好贵而且没吃饱，但无奈不想吃外卖（好像没什么区别），而且周围也没什么好吃的，只能将就一下了……\n感觉济南真的没有一个省会城市的风度，人特别多，感觉街上特别乱。当然，只是我的主观臆断。\n晚上是答疑和刷题。我就只做了三道题，但是感悟颇深。至少都是自己做出来的。\n今天的笔记还没有写完，就说到这，晚安！\n","date":"January 23, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-23-%E6%B5%8E%E5%8D%97day2-%E9%9A%8F%E8%AE%B0.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"济南Day2 随记"},{"content":"期末考试…… 该来的终究还是来了，欠下的终究是要还的 同时祝大佬们冬令营集训顺利！ ","date":"January 20, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-20-%E6%9C%9F%E6%9C%AB%E8%80%83%E8%AF%95.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"期末考试…… 该来的终究还是来了，欠下的终究是要还的 同时祝大佬们冬令营集训顺利！ ","title":"期末考试......"},{"content":"基本公式： 要取得[a,b)的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a))+ a; 要取得[a,b]的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a+1))+ a; 要取得(a,b]的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a))+ a + 1; 通用公式:a + rand() % n；其中的a是起始值，n是整数的范围。 要取得a到b之间的随机整数，另一种表示：a + (int)b * rand() / (RAND_MAX + 1)。 要取得0～1之间的浮点数，可以使用rand() / double(RAND_MAX)。\n","date":"January 15, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-15-%E9%9A%8F%E6%9C%BA%E6%95%B0%E5%9F%BA%E6%9C%AC%E4%BD%BF%E7%94%A8%E6%96%B9%E6%B3%95.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"基本公式： 要取得[a,b)的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a))+ a; 要取得[a,b]的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a+1))+ a; 要取得(a,b]的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a))+ a + 1; 通用公式:a + rand() % n；其中的a是起始值，n是整数的范围。 要取得a到b之间的随机整数，另一种表示：a + (int)b * rand() / (RAND_MAX + 1)。 要取得0～1之间的浮点数，可以使用rand() / double(RAND_MAX)。","title":"随机数基本使用方法"},{"content":"这是我到目前为止写过最长的代码之一……\n题意 4*4的棋盘，一共有三种属性：白棋，黑棋，空格（有且仅有两个），每一次可以移动一颗棋子，黑白棋交替进行，只能移到空格的地方。求达成四子连棋局面（横竖斜都算）所需的最小步数\n分析 广搜，和八数码问题差不多，但是更繁琐了。 黑白棋交替进行，那么我们需要在搜索的时候除了当前地图和步数还需要保存当前该哪一方行棋 广搜要搜两遍，分别是黑棋先走或白棋先走 每一次需要考虑两个空格，所以从两个当前点搜状态 遇到的坑 很多都是重复的代码，只要细心就好了，但有一个*最坑的……*\n黑棋先走和白棋先走走到的棋局相同的情况也是两种情况，不能判重删去！！！ ","date":"January 11, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-11-%E5%9B%9B%E5%AD%97%E8%BF%9E%E6%A3%8B.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"这是我到目前为止写过最长的代码之一……","title":"四子连棋"},{"content":"STL C++ STL 之所以得到广泛的赞誉，也被很多人使用，不只是提供了像vector, string, list等方便的容器，更重要的是STL封装了许多复杂的数据结构算法和大量常用数据结构操作。vector封装数组，list封装了链表，map和set封装了二叉树等，在封装这些数据结构的时候，STL按照程序员的使用习惯，以成员函数方式提供的常用操作，如：插入、排序、删除、查找等。让用户在STL使用过程中，并不会感到陌生。\n迭代器 set\u0026lt;int\u0026gt;::iterator it_set//一个set\u0026lt;int\u0026gt;类型的迭代器 map\u0026lt;string,int\u0026gt;::iterator it_map//一个map\u0026lt;string,int\u0026gt;类型的迭代器 SET set的各成员函数列表 begin()–返回指向第一个元素的迭代器 clear()–清除所有元素 count()–返回某个值元素的个数 empty()–如果集合为空，返回true end()–返回指向最后一个元素的迭代器 equal_range()–返回集合中与给定值相等的上下限的两个迭代器 erase()–删除集合中的元素 find()–返回一个指向被查找到元素的迭代器 get_allocator()–返回集合的分配器 insert()–在集合中插入元素 lower_bound()–返回指向大于（或等于）某值的第一个元素的迭代器 key_comp()–返回一个用于元素间值比较的函数 max_size()–返回集合能容纳的元素的最大限值 rbegin()–返回指向集合中最后一个元素的反向迭代器 rend()–返回指向集合中第一个元素的反向迭代器 size()–集合中元素的数目 swap()–交换两个集合变量 upper_bound()–返回大于某个值元素的迭代器 value_comp()–返回一个用于比较元素间的值的函数 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;set\u0026gt; using namespace std; set\u0026lt;int\u0026gt; s; set\u0026lt;int\u0026gt;::iterator it_set; int main() { int n; scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n); while(n--) { int tmp; scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;tmp); s.insert(tmp); } for(it_set=s.begin();it_set!=s.end();it_set++) { printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,*it_set); } return 0; } 链接 容器set和multiset ","date":"January 11, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-11-stl.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"STL C++ STL 之所以得到广泛的赞誉，也被很多人使用，不只是提供了像vector, string, list等方便的容器，更重要的是STL封装了许多复杂的数据结构算法和大量常用数据结构操作。vector封装数组，list封装了链表，map和set封装了二叉树等，在封装这些数据结构的时候，STL按照程序员的使用习惯，以成员函数方式提供的常用操作，如：插入、排序、删除、查找等。让用户在STL使用过程中，并不会感到陌生。","title":"STL"},{"content":"P1284三角形牧场 题意 现在有n段木棍，全部使用组成三角形的三条边，使三角形的面积最大\n分析 首先看数据范围，边长最大为40*40/3，并且因为要使用所有的木棍，所以只要两条边确定就可以知道第三条边的确定长度。因此我们可以设状态f[i][j]表示三角形的两条边分别是i，j的情况是否成立\nf[i][j]=f[i−a[k]][j] || f[i][j−a[k]] || f[i][j]f[i][j]=f[i−a[k]][j] || f[i][j−a[k]] || f[i][j]，相当于01背包，就不解释了……\n定义初始状态f[0][0]=1f[0][0]=1\n三条边都知道了，如何求面积呢？这里我们需要用到海伦公式\nS=√p(p−a)(p−b)(p−c)S=p(p−a)(p−b)(p−c)，p=12(a+b+c)p=12(a+b+c)\n遇到的坑 好像没有什么\nP1929 迷之阶梯 真的好坑，做了一下午……\n题意 登上阶梯必须要按照它要求的方法， 否则就无法登上阶梯。它要求的方法有以下三个限制：\n如果下一步阶梯的高度只比当前阶梯高 1，则可以直接登上。 除了第一步阶梯外，都可以从当前阶梯退到前一步阶梯。 当你连续退下 k 后，你可以一次跳上不超过当前阶梯高度 2^{k}2k的阶梯。比如说你现 在位于第 j 步阶梯，并且是从第 j+k 步阶梯退下来的，那么你可以跳到高度不超过当前阶 梯高度+2^{k}2k的任何一步阶梯。跳跃这一次只算一次移动。 开始时我们在第一步阶梯，由于时间紧迫，我们需要用最少的移动次数登上迷之阶梯。 请你计算出最少的移动步数。\n分析 定义状态为f[i]表示到第i个阶梯的最小步数 由2可以直接得出if(h[i]==h[i-1]+1) f[i]=f[i-1]+1 遇到的坑 if(f[n]\u0026gt;=0x3f3f3f3f) f[n]=-1;在状态转移的过程中有可能比初始值更大，所以是大于等于 ","date":"January 5, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-05-%E4%B8%89%E8%A7%92%E5%BD%A2%E7%89%A7%E5%9C%BA.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"P1284三角形牧场 题意 现在有n段木棍，全部使用组成三角形的三条边，使三角形的面积最大","title":"三角形牧场"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/algorithm/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"algorithm"},{"content":"P1970 花匠 分析 第一次很容易就能想到转移方程：\nif(a[i]\u0026gt;a[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026gt;a[i-1]) f[i]=f[i-1]+1; else if(a[i]\u0026lt;a[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026lt;a[i-1]) f[i]=f[i-1]+1; 但是这样做有一个很大的问题，无法确定最后一个状态的转移是否合法。\n然后我就想找到最后一个状态是从哪里转移过来的，最后再额外判断一遍。虽然有点不像动态规划，只要用last1，last2两个变量储存倒数第二个和第三个留下的点，但还是WA了2个点。\n原因好像是我丢掉了一些状态：我默认了只要这棵花能选就选，不满足无后效性\n动态规划 正解：一维无法解决问题，那么就升一维。\n定义状态为f[i][j]表示第i个花处在上升或下降序列中能选的最多的花数\n状态转移方程为\nif(a[i]\u0026lt;a[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026lt;a[i-1]) f[i][0]=f[i-1][1]+1; else f[i][0]=f[i-1][0]; if(a[i]\u0026gt;a[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026gt;a[i-1]) f[i][1]=f[i-1][0]+1; else f[i][1]=f[i-1][1]; 贪心 *为了方便我们设当前的花为A，下一盆花为B*\n第一盆花肯定要选，如果不选的话第二盆就成了第一盆，花的总数就会减少，一定不会比选第一盆花更优 如果B比A还高，那么一定会选择B，因为落差的区间变大了，能够容纳的合法的花也变多了；同理，如果B比A还小，那么一定会选择B 通过以上两个判断不停地找波峰和波谷，记录答案就可以了 P1020 导弹拦截 *非常恶心的一道题，我已经被搞晕了*\n分析 第一问就是求最长不上升子序列，想象有一个栈，如果当前数小于等于栈顶的数，则直接入栈；否则二分查找栈内第一个大于等于当前数的数并替换它，因为与当前数相等的数是有贡献的 第二问就是求最长上升子序列，我不会证明，只能大概的胡诌，因为相当于我只关心子序列的长度，而只要有一个高度大于当前长度，就必须去新建一个序列，有点类似于木桶原理…… 遇到的坑 最长不下降子序列 等价于 倒序的最长不上升子序列 最长下降子序列 等价于 倒序的最长上升子序列 lower_bound 二分查找第一个大于等于基准数的数（涵盖的范围更广） upper_bound 二分查找第一个大于基准数的数 P1103 书本整理 *很有感触的一道题*\n分析 可以抽象为：给定一串数列，首先对数列进行排序，**然后从数列中删除K个数使得整个数列每相邻两个数的差的绝对值的和最小，**输出最小的和，即最小不整齐度。好拗口\nf[i][j]表示长度为j的数列，数列最后一个的位置标号为j\n假设当前状态数列长度为j，现在以第i位为数列的最后一个，即最后一个肯定留下的最小不整齐度。因为这一位肯定要保留，所以状态肯定是从j-1转移过来的。其次我们就要枚举数列长度为j-1时，数列最后一个保留的数到底是多少，由此我们可以计算出应该增加的不整齐度\n转移方程：\nf[i][j]=min(f[t][j-1]+abs(a[i]-a[t]),f[i][j]);//最后一个保留a[i],数列长度为j的最小不整洁度 接下来考虑边界问题\nj\u0026lt;=i 序列里的数肯定不会超过所有当前的数 t\u0026gt;=j-1 由上式同理可以得出，状态中的第一维度肯定大于等于第二维度 t\u0026lt;i 数列里的最后一个数肯定不可能达到现在及以后的数 j\u0026lt;=n-K 由题意可得…… 分析最清晰的一回\n遇到的坑 **f[n][n-k]并不是最终答案！！！**只要状态里最后一个位置编号大于n-K，并且序列里有n-K个数，就有可能成为答案，所以我们要扫一遍找到最终答案 赋初值！！！ 因为我们状态转移选择的是最小值，最开始所有状态都是0，无论怎么转移都是0。所以我们把所有初值赋值为无穷大？显然不可行。我们可以每当需要转移该状态时，在确定该状态一定会被改变的前提下提前赋值为无穷大**** 真的都是很深很深的坑 AC代码 //与前文所使用的变量名有所不同 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstring\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;algorithm\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cmath\u0026gt; using namespace std; const int N=110; struct ty { int h,w; }; ty b[N]; int n,K,f[N][N];//是否保留 bool operator \u0026lt; (const ty \u0026amp;a,const ty \u0026amp;b) { return a.h\u0026lt;b.h; } int main() { scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n,\u0026amp;K); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;b[i].h,\u0026amp;b[i].w); K=n-K; sort(b+1,b+n+1); //第i个数保留j个的最小整齐度,序列的最后一个数序号为i for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) { for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=K\u0026amp;\u0026amp;j\u0026lt;=i;j++) { if(j==1) continue; f[i][j]=0x3f3f3f3f; for(int t=j-1;t\u0026lt;i;t++) { f[i][j]=min(f[t][j-1]+abs(b[i].w-b[t].w),f[i][j]); } //\tprintf(\u0026#34;f[%d][%d]=%d\\n\u0026#34;,i,j,f[i][j]); } } int ans=0x3f3f3f3f; for(int i=K;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) ans=min(ans,f[i][K]); printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } ","date":"December 31, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-31-%E5%8A%A8%E6%80%81%E8%A7%84%E5%88%92%E4%B9%A0%E9%A2%982.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"P1970 花匠 分析 第一次很容易就能想到转移方程：","title":"动态规划习题2"},{"content":"刷新 2018年，终是不平凡的一年。 身处在新旧交替的此刻，脑海里跃现着2018年的点点滴滴，汗水与泪水、希望与失望，成功与失败……仿佛都没有那么重要了，重要的是此刻，经历时间的冒险，我终于来到了这里，来到了2019年的启幕。\n也许，我还是中考彻夜未眠的我，却也一笔一划地书写出了青春最美的篇章；也许，我还是电脑前苦思冥想的我，却一字一字敲击出了梦想坚强的力量；也许，我还是初次坐在高中教室里的我，满是对未来的憧憬。时间，总是动人的力量，一切仿佛都在上一秒刚刚发生，另一切却又像是在未知的下一秒即将发生。\n**征程总是在路上，希望总是在远方。**犹记得备战中考的日子，犹记得与同学之间相互激励，相互进步的每一天。当记忆被时间模糊，历久弥新的是这美好的情谊，我相信，对我而言，这是一笔珍贵的财富，不再的财富。而如今，向往与憧憬变为了现实，我来到了这里，来到了高新一中。迎着改革开放四十周年的春风，我也踏上了新的征程，迎来了新的挑战。\n**热爱我的热爱。**中考后的第二天，我来到了这里，结识了信息学竞赛的学长们，在教练的指导下开始了新的学习。计算机科学，像是一座冰山缓缓突破海平面，从视野里一个点到覆盖了整个视野，有如此多的新知等待我去探索，此刻，心潮澎湃。我的热爱，能够更深地热爱。我坚信，这份热爱终将成为梦想的锋芒。\n道阻且长，行则将至。茫然，始终伴随着我；舍得，总是让我无措。我依旧在努力寻找那个最好的自己，在时间的平衡木上找到最佳的那一点，在情绪的池沼里小心前行，在思维的隧洞中向深处继续挖掘。需要去做的，还有很多很多，奔跑不能停止，生活不止眼前的苟且，还有诗和远方。\n任何组织和个人，达到某个临界点时，都需要自我刷新。拥抱同理心，培养‘无所不学’的求知欲，以及建立成长型思维是拥抱智能时代自我刷新的三个重要步骤”。\n这是我的偶像，微软CEO萨提亚·纳德拉在《刷新》一书中所提到的。\n**刷新，并不意味着推翻重来，而是有目的、有针对性地调整。**2018年，微软公司通过“刷新”，超越苹果成为了全球市值最高的公司。2019年，更是我需要刷新的一年。\n在这里，刷新态度，刷新认知，刷新属于我的未来。\n李昊锦 2018年12月31日\n","date":"December 31, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-31-%E6%88%91%E7%9A%842018.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"刷新 2018年，终是不平凡的一年。 身处在新旧交替的此刻，脑海里跃现着2018年的点点滴滴，汗水与泪水、希望与失望，成功与失败……仿佛都没有那么重要了，重要的是此刻，经历时间的冒险，我终于来到了这里，来到了2019年的启幕。","title":"我的2018"},{"content":"P1429 平面最近点对（加强版） 题目 题目描述 给定平面上n个点，找出其中的一对点的距离，使得在这n个点的所有点对中，该距离为所有点对中最小的\n输入输出格式 输入格式： 第一行：n；2≤n≤200000\n接下来n行：每行两个实数：x y，表示一个点的行坐标和列坐标，中间用一个空格隔开。\n输出格式： 仅一行，一个实数，表示最短距离，精确到小数点后面4位。\n输入输出样例 输入样例#1： 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 输出样例#1： 1.0000\n思路 首先考虑暴力，枚举所有点对，复杂度为O(N^2)\n然后就是正解：\n分治算法\n每一次把平面分成两个部分，找出左边的最近点对，右边的最近点对以及穿越分割线的最近点对。 在求穿越分割线的最近点对时，用左右已经算出的最小值作为参考，一旦大于就停止搜索 ","date":"December 31, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-31-p1429-%E5%B9%B3%E9%9D%A2%E6%9C%80%E8%BF%91%E7%82%B9%E5%AF%B9%E5%8A%A0%E5%BC%BA%E7%89%88.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"P1429 平面最近点对（加强版） 题目 题目描述 给定平面上n个点，找出其中的一对点的距离，使得在这n个点的所有点对中，该距离为所有点对中最小的","title":"P1429 平面最近点对（加强版）"},{"content":"动态规划2-背包DP 装箱问题 有一个箱子容量为V（正整数，0＜＝V＜＝20000），同时有n个物品（0＜n＜＝30），每个物品有一个体积（正整数）。 要求n个物品中，任取若干个装入箱内，使箱子的剩余空间为最小。 输入描述：一个整数v，表示箱子容量；一个整数n，表示有n个物品；接下来n个整数，分别表示这n 个物品的各自体积 输出描述：一个整数，表示箱子剩余空间。 样例输入: 24 6 ​ 8 3 12 7 9 7 样例输出：0\n状态：f[i][j]表示前i个物品能否装满j的体积\nfor(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=v;j++) f[i][j]=f[i-1][j] || f[i-1][j-v[i]]; for(int i=v;i\u0026gt;0;i++) if(f[n][i]) printf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,v-i); 优化 01滚动 f[i][j]中每一次的状态转移只与上一行有关系，所以只需要一个2层的数组，可以用\u0026amp;1实现\n就地滚动 每一次都会由左边的值转移到现在，所以每一次只要将循环从右往左就可以了\n01背包 有N件物品和一个容量为V的背包。第i件物品的费用是c[i]，价值是w[i]。求解将哪些物品装入背包可使价值总和最大。\n##方法1：动态规划 状态：还是一样，每一个背包只有选或者不选两种决策，这道题多了一个条件，相当于状态多了一个维度 转移方程：f[i][j][k]=f[i-1][j][k]||f[i-1][j-v[i]][k-c[i]] *i维度可以01滚动*\n","date":"December 15, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-15-%E5%8A%A8%E6%80%81%E8%A7%84%E5%88%922-%E8%83%8C%E5%8C%85dp.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"动态规划2-背包DP 装箱问题 有一个箱子容量为V（正整数，0＜＝V＜＝20000），同时有n个物品（0＜n＜＝30），每个物品有一个体积（正整数）。 要求n个物品中，任取若干个装入箱内，使箱子的剩余空间为最小。 输入描述：一个整数v，表示箱子容量；一个整数n，表示有n个物品；接下来n个整数，分别表示这n 个物品的各自体积 输出描述：一个整数，表示箱子剩余空间。 样例输入: 24 6 ​ 8 3 12 7 9 7 样例输出：0","title":"动态规划2-背包DP"},{"content":"笔记 最优子结构：子结构最优，全局一定最优 无后效性：各个决策部分单独存在，不会相互影响\n确定状态 维度从低往高试 确定转移方程 每一个状态的决策 初始值 边界问题 是否可以降低维度或其他优化 最大子串和 题意：给你一个有正有负的序列，求一个=子串（连续的一段），使其和最大！ 样例输入： -5 6 -1 5 4 -7 样例输出： 14\n状态：f[i]表示前i个数的最大子串和，每个状态只有两种决策：1. 与前面构成一个子串 2. 单独成为一个子串的开头 转移方程: f[i]=max(f[i−1]+a[i],a[i])f[i]=max(f[i−1]+a[i],a[i])\n不相交的两个子串的最大和 给你一个有正有负的序列，求两个不重叠的子串，使其和最大！\n方法一 两个不重叠的子串中间一定有一个分界点，我们可以枚举这个分界点，分别求出这个点左边的最大子串和以及右边的最大子串和\n方法二 定义状态f[i][j]为前i个数组成了j个子串的最大值，当前状态下有两种选择，一种是与前面组成子串，一种是单独成为一个子串，但是需要枚举这个数前面的串的结尾在哪里 状态转移方程为f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][j]+a[i],f[k][j−1]+a[i],0\u0026lt;k\u0026lt;if[i][j]=max(f[i−1][j]+a[i],f[k][j−1]+a[i],0\u0026lt;k\u0026lt;i​ 优化：可以用前缀和维护k维度，算出前k个数的最大和\n最大子矩形 在一个矩阵中找到一个子矩阵，该子矩阵和最大！！输出最大和即可。\n从暴力的角度考虑，这道题需要枚举矩形的两个顶点，也就是O(n^4) 我们可以只枚举两个顶点的行坐标，即找到这个矩形的高度所在的位置，然后把每一列的数之和求出来当做一个数，可以提前求出每一列前缀和，也就转化成了求最大子串和。\n最长公共子序列 给定两个序列X和Y，当另一序列Z既是X的子序列又是Y的子序列时，称Z是序列X和Y的公共子序列。 最长公共子序列:公共子序列中长度最长的子序列。 给定两个序列X={x1,x2,…,xm}和Y={y1,y2,…, yn}，找出X和Y的一个最长公共子序列。\n状态：f[i][j]表示X的前i位与Y的前j位最长公共子序列的长度 转移方程：\nfor(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=m;i++) for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=n;j++) { if(X[i]==Y[j]) f[i][j]=f[i-1][j-1]+1; else f[i][j]=max(f[i-1][j],f[i][j-1]); } 回文词 回文词是一种对称的字符串——也就是说，一个回文词，从左到右读和从右到左读得到的结果是一样的。任意给定一个字符串，通过插入若干字符，都可以变成一个回文词。你的任务是写一个程序，求出将给定字符串变成回文词所需插入的最少字符数。比如字符串“Ab3bd”，在插入两个字符后可以变成一个回文词（“dAb3bAd”或“Adb3bdA”）。然而，插入两个以下的字符无法使它变成一个回文词。 给出一个字符串求出使其变为回文串需要插入的最少字符数。\n思路：需要添加的字符的长度为原字符串的总长度减去现有的回文串长度，所以只要求出原字符串的回文串的长度就可以解决了 回文串的定义是正串与反串一样，那么正串与反串的最长公共子序列长度就是回文串的长度 *为什么不是最长公共子串长度？* 在添加字符的时候可以在任意位置插入，所以不必要求连续。所以如果只能从左右两边加入，那么就是最长公共子串长度\n乘积最大 设有一个长度为N的数字串，要求选手使用K个乘号将它分成K+1个部分，找出一种分法，使得这K+1个部分的乘积能够为最大。 如：有一个数字串：312， 当N=3，K=1时会有以下两种分法：\u000b1） 312=36\u000b2） 312=62 这时，符合题目要求的结果是：31*2=62\n状态：f[i][j]表示前i位使用k个乘号的最大乘积 决策：\n这个数与前面的数组成更大的数，需要枚举这个数的起点 单独成为一个新数 *在算乘积的时候可以先算出前缀‘乘’* 转移方程:\nfor(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) muti[i]*=muti[i-1]*a[i]; muti[0]=1; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=k;j++) { f[i][j]=f[i-1][j-1]*a[i]; for(int k=1;k\u0026lt;i;k++) f[i][j]=f[k][j-1]*(muti[i]/muti[k-1]); } ","date":"December 15, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-15-%E5%8A%A8%E6%80%81%E8%A7%84%E5%88%921.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"笔记 最优子结构：子结构最优，全局一定最优 无后效性：各个决策部分单独存在，不会相互影响","title":"动态规划1"},{"content":"终于有一次能在考场上打出正解的模拟赛\n连线游戏 题目 连线游戏（lines.cpp） 文件输入输出 时间限制：1s 空间限制：256M\n【题目描述】 Farmer John最近发明了一个游戏，来考验自命不凡的贝茜。游戏开始的时候，FJ会给贝茜一块画着N (2 \u0026lt;= N \u0026lt;= 200)个不重合的点的木板，其中第i个点的横、纵坐标分别为X_i和Y_i (-1,000 \u0026lt;= X_i \u0026lt;=1,000； -1,000 \u0026lt;= Y_i \u0026lt;= 1,000)。 贝茜可以选两个点画一条过它们的直线，当且仅当平面上不存在与画出直线平行的直线。游戏结束时贝茜的得分，就是她画出的直线的总条数。为了在游戏中胜出，贝茜找到了你，希望你帮她计算一下最大可能得分。\n【输入格式】 第1行: 输入1个正整数：N 第2..N+1行: 第i+1行用2个用空格隔开的整数X_i、Y_i，描述了点i的坐标\n【输入样例】(lines.in): 4 -1 1 -2 0 0 0 1 1\n【输出格式】 第1行: 输出1个整数，表示贝茜的最大得分，即她能画出的互不平行的直线数\n【输出样例】 (lines.out): 4\n【输出说明】\n贝茜能画出以下4种斜率的直线：-1，0，1/3以及1。\n思路 枚举两两构成直线的k值，如果k值不存在，则ans++。 遇到的坑 要考虑精度问题，考试的时候写了1e-5，结果炸了，改成1e-7就对了，甚至不加精度判断都能AC 特判分母为0的情况，本来以为Inf是无限大，所有Inf表示的都是一个意思，但实际炸了…… ###AC代码 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;algorithm\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstring\u0026gt; using namespace std; const int N=210; int x[N],y[N],n; double ans[N*N]; int main() {\tfreopen(\u0026#34;lines.in\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;r\u0026#34;,stdin); freopen(\u0026#34;lines.out\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;,stdout); scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;x[i],\u0026amp;y[i]); int cnt=0; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) for(int j=i+1;j\u0026lt;=n;j++) { double sta; if(x[i]-x[j]==0) sta=0x3f3f3f3f; else sta=1.0*(y[i]-y[j])/(x[i]-x[j]); bool flag=1; for(int k=1;k\u0026lt;=cnt;k++) { if(ans[k]-sta\u0026lt;=1e-10 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; ans[k]-sta\u0026gt;=-1e-10) { flag=0; break;\t} } if(flag) ans[++cnt]=sta;//printf(\u0026#34;%lf\\n\u0026#34;,sta); } printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,cnt); return 0; } 独木桥 题目 【问题描述】 战争已经进入到紧要时刻。你是运输小队长，正在率领运输部队向前线运送物资。运输任务像做题一样无聊。你希望找些刺激，于是命令你的士兵们到前方的一座独木桥上欣赏风景，而你留在桥下欣赏士兵们。士兵们十分愤怒，因为这座独木桥十分狭窄，只能容纳一个人通过。假如有两个人相向而行在桥上相遇，那么他们两人将无法绕过对方，只能由一个人回头下桥，让另一个人先通过。但是，可以有多个人同时呆在同一个位置。 突然，你收到从指挥部发来的信息，敌军的轰炸机正朝着你所在的独木桥飞来！为了安全，你的部队必须撤下独木桥。独木桥的长度为L，士兵们只能呆在坐标为整数的位置，所有士兵的速度都为1，当一个士兵某一时刻来到了坐标为0或L+1的位置时，他就离开了独木桥。 每个士兵都有一个初始面对的方向，他们会以匀速朝着这个方向行走，中途不会自己改变方向。但是，如果两个士兵面对面相遇，他们无法彼此通过对方，于是就分别转身，继续行走。转身不需要任何时间。 由于先前的愤怒，你已不能控制你的士兵。甚至，你连每个士兵初始面对的方向都不知道。因此，你想要知道你的部队最少需要多少时间就可能全部撤离独木桥。另外，总部也在安排阻拦敌人的进攻，因此你还需要知道你的部队最多需要多少时间才能全部撤离独木桥。\n【输入文件】 第一行：一个整数L，表示独木桥的长度。桥上的坐标为1..L 第二行：一个整数N，表示初始时留在桥上士兵的数目。 第三行：有N个整数，分别表示每个士兵的初始坐标。初始时，没有两个士兵在同一坐标。\n【输出文件】只有一行，输出两个整数，分别表示部队撤离独木桥的最小时间和最大时间。两个整数用一个空格分开。\n【样例输入】 4 2 1 3\n【样例输出】 2 4\n【数据规模及约定】 N≤L≤1000\n思路 两个人遇见并分别掉头与两个人继续往前走是等价的，因为人与人之间不存在差异。\n每个士兵只有两种选择，向左或向右\n最大值就是每个士兵的最长选择的集合中的最大值\n最小值就是每个士兵的最短选择的集合中的最大值\n遇到的坑 最外一层都是max，满足木桶原理 AC代码 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;algorithm\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstring\u0026gt; using namespace std; int l,n,ans1,ans2;//max,min int main() { freopen(\u0026#34;bridge.in\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;r\u0026#34;,stdin); freopen(\u0026#34;bridge.out\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;,stdout); scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;l,\u0026amp;n); while(n--) { int x; scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;x); ans1=max(ans1,min(x,l-x+1));//min ans2=max(ans2,max(x,l-x+1));//max } printf(\u0026#34;%d %d\\n\u0026#34;,ans1,ans2); return 0; } 俄罗斯方块 最水的一道题，直接模拟，分七种情况，细心一点就好了\nAC代码 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;algorithm\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstring\u0026gt; using namespace std; const int N=110; int mp[N],c,p,ans; int main() { freopen(\u0026#34;game.in\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;r\u0026#34;,stdin); freopen(\u0026#34;game.out\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;,stdout); scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;c,\u0026amp;p); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c;i++) scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;mp[i]); if(p==1) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-3;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+2]==mp[i+3]) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,c+ans); return 0; } if(p==2) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==3) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]-1) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+1) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==4) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+1 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]-1) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==5) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]-1) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+1) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+1 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i]==mp[i+2]) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==6) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]-1 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+2) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==7) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]+1) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]-2) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } return 0; } /* 5 7 2 0 3 1 2 */ ","date":"December 8, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-08%E6%A8%A1%E6%8B%9F%E8%B5%9B.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"终于有一次能在考场上打出正解的模拟赛","title":"2018/12/8模拟赛"},{"content":"题面 相传在古印度圣庙中，有一种被称为汉诺塔(Hanoi)的游戏。该游戏是在一块铜板装置上，有三根杆(编号A、B、C)，在A杆自下而上、由大到小按顺序放置64个金盘(如下图)。游戏的目标：把A杆上的金盘全部移到C杆上，并仍保持原有顺序叠好。操作规则：每次只能移动一个盘子，并且在移动过程中三根杆上都始终保持大盘在下，小盘在上，操作过程中盘子可以置于A、B、C任一杆上。\n自己汉诺塔问题晕了很久，但搜索写多了至少也有一些通悟\n不妨假设： 当只有\n1个盘子 时\n把盘子从A直接移到C 当只有\n2个盘子 时\n将上面的盘子从A移动到B 将下面的盘子从A移动到C 将B上的盘子从B移动到C 当有\n3个盘子 时\n将上面的盘子从A移动到C 将中间的盘子从A移动到B 将C上的盘子从C移动到B 将下面的盘子从A移动到C 将B上面的盘子从B移到A 将B上的盘子从B移到C 将A上的盘子从A移到C 可以发现当有3个盘子时，中间就会转化成2个盘子的情况，2个盘子最后就会转化成1个盘子的情况，显然可采用递归的方法\n思路 把n-1个盘子移到B，再把最下面的盘子移到C，再把B上的n-1个盘子移到C\n#include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; using namespace std; int ans,n; void dfs(int x,int a,int b,int c)// num from trans end { if(x==1) { printf(\u0026#34;move from %d to %d\\n\u0026#34;,a,c); ans++; return; } dfs(x-1,a,c,b); printf(\u0026#34;move from %d to %d\\n\u0026#34;,a,c); ans++; dfs(x-1,b,a,c); } int main() { scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n); dfs(n,1,2,3); printf(\u0026#34;need %d steps\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } 自己遇到的坑 a,b,c三个柱子没有搞清楚，递归函数里到底四个参数分别代表什么要搞清楚 其他一些…… f[n]=f[n-1]*2+1\n本次的次数就等于把n-1个盘子移动了两回，加上剩下的最大的盘子移动的一次\n","date":"December 6, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-06-tower-of-hanoi-problem.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"题面 相传在古印度圣庙中，有一种被称为汉诺塔(Hanoi)的游戏。该游戏是在一块铜板装置上，有三根杆(编号A、B、C)，在A杆自下而上、由大到小按顺序放置64个金盘(如下图)。游戏的目标：把A杆上的金盘全部移到C杆上，并仍保持原有顺序叠好。操作规则：每次只能移动一个盘子，并且在移动过程中三根杆上都始终保持大盘在下，小盘在上，操作过程中盘子可以置于A、B、C任一杆上。","title":"汉诺塔问题"},{"content":"思路：单调队列 以求最小值为例 在读取每一个数 ai 的过程中，判断队尾的数是否大于ai,如果大于则证明队尾的数已经没有意义了，因为*它已经不可能成为现在及以后所有窗口内的最小值*，不妨弹出，重复以上操作，直到ai小于队尾的数，再把ai放到队尾 当现在的长度已经达到窗口的长度时，每一次都会输出最小值，因为队列是单调递减的，第一个数一定是现在窗口内最小的数，直接输出 在队尾添加的过程中，*要始终保证队列里的数都在窗口内*，当区间长度大于窗口长度时，要从队首弹出 自己遇到的坑 *队列内存储的是这个数的位置，不是这个数的大小*，大小通过数组类似映射表示\n*要考虑好整个过程的先后顺序*\n先确保队列内的数都在范围内 把所有比ai小的队尾数依次弹出 将ai入队 如果达到滑动窗口范围，输出值 *两个数的编号相减加1代表该闭区间的长度*\n当算完最小值时队列不一定是空的，要先清空队列\nC++ STL 双端队列 deque q.push_back: 从后端加入 q.pop_back: 从后端弹出 从前端就是front q.clear: 清空队列 q.size(): 读取队列的长度，但是好像类型不是int，只能用来判断数组是否为空\nAC代码 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;queue\u0026gt; using namespace std; const int N=1e6+5; int a[N]; deque\u0026lt;int\u0026gt; q; int main() { int n,k; scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n,\u0026amp;k); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;a[i]); //\tq.push_back(1); //minn for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) { if(q.size() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i-k\u0026gt;=q.front()) q.pop_front(); while(q.size() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026lt;=a[q.back()]) q.pop_back(); q.push_back(i); if(i\u0026gt;=k) printf(\u0026#34;%d \u0026#34;,a[q.front()]); } //\treturn 0; printf(\u0026#34;\\n\u0026#34;); q.clear(); //\tq.push_back(1); //maxn for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) { if(q.size() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i-k\u0026gt;=q.front()) q.pop_front(); while(q.size() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026gt;=a[q.back()]) q.pop_back(); q.push_back(i); if(i\u0026gt;=k) printf(\u0026#34;%d \u0026#34;,a[q.front()]); } return 0; } ","date":"December 6, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-06-%E6%BB%91%E5%8A%A8%E7%AA%97%E5%8F%A3.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"思路：单调队列 以求最小值为例 在读取每一个数 ai 的过程中，判断队尾的数是否大于ai,如果大于则证明队尾的数已经没有意义了，因为*它已经不可能成为现在及以后所有窗口内的最小值*，不妨弹出，重复以上操作，直到ai小于队尾的数，再把ai放到队尾 当现在的长度已经达到窗口的长度时，每一次都会输出最小值，因为队列是单调递减的，第一个数一定是现在窗口内最小的数，直接输出 在队尾添加的过程中，*要始终保证队列里的数都在窗口内*，当区间长度大于窗口长度时，要从队首弹出 自己遇到的坑 *队列内存储的是这个数的位置，不是这个数的大小*，大小通过数组类似映射表示","title":"滑动窗口"},{"content":"A Duke student double-majoring in Computer Science and Political Science\nAn easily excited and highly passionate developer who is debugging all the time\nAn unskilled hiker who dreams of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail\nA dreadfully bad karting driver obsessed with Formula 1\nA non-country boy in love with Take Me Home, Country Roads\n","date":"January 1, 0001","permalink":"/about/","section":"Haojin's Blog","summary":"A Duke student double-majoring in Computer Science and Political Science","title":"About"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/archives/","section":"Archives","summary":"","title":"Archives"},{"content":"","date":"January 1, 0001","permalink":"/friends/","section":"Haojin's Blog","summary":"","title":"Friends"},{"content":"Having been born and raised in China, I had no exposure to religion at all, yet the concept of God was still present in my life through people\u0026rsquo;s words and actions. I believe that when we use common Chinese idioms such as \u0026ldquo;人在做天在看,\u0026rdquo; which means that God sees every act of man, or celebrate traditional festivals with rituals, we express our natural desire to acknowledge and praise God. Therefore, I’ve always believed in the existence of God. However, due to many reasons whatsoever, my relationship with God was superficial, limited to praying for good grades or the health of my family when necessary and so my perception of Him was always shrouded in mystery and holiness, viewed through a blurry filter. It wasn\u0026rsquo;t until I came to the US for college that I truly had the opportunity to get to know Him. Everything began to change when I had my first encounter with Christ during a makenew Friday event. I still remembered how confused I was when a man called Tim started preaching on Zoom while I was sitting in the GA common room trying to figure out what language he was speaking in. Having never read a single word of the Bible or knowing who Jesus was or what Christianity was all about, I had absolutely zero idea of what Tim was talking about. When people laugh, I laugh. When people started to pray, I mimicked the way they pray. Yet, it was this event that kickstarted my long journey to finding God. Thankfully, my brief stint as a super extroverted outgoing freshman allowed to meet so many people here, including the makenew guys, who ultimately became my path to Jesus Christ.\nSince then, God has become a bit more tangible in my life. Before, God felt distant and inaccessible, like a star in the night sky that was too far away to see clearly. However, now I can see God\u0026rsquo;s presence and messages in my life, like a star with a gentle light that shines on me. I believe that it is God\u0026rsquo;s plan to draw me closer to Him through makenew, a community that has greatly helped me grow in my faith. During my first semester at Duke, I surprisingly attended every makenew Friday event, where I enjoyed meals, spent time with others, and listened to messages that challenged me to reflect on my life and the question of God. I spoke with many people at makenew, asking about their faith. Even though I was not a believer at the time, their kindness, faithfulness, and openness to discuss and defend their beliefs greatly encouraged me. I was intrigued to learn more about Christianity and why this lovely group of people put all their trust in it. That\u0026rsquo;s when I started to do CTPT with Joey and Andy, which gave me a more comprehensive understanding of what Christianity is all about. Although I don\u0026rsquo;t remember probably anything from CTPT, I do recall having many debates about the nature of the universe, sin, debt, and the afterlife. These discussions helped reshape my view of the world and myself, step by step, even we never successfully reached an agreement on anything.\nAfter CTPT, we began reading the Bible from Mark, which gave me a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and what kind of man he was. Initially, I approached the Bible as a collection of stories and anecdotes, almost like fairy tales or SAT readings. However, as Matthew 17 says, faith can start as small as a mustard seed. The parables in the Bible and the stories of Jesus all became those small seeds planted in me. Gradually, I began taking them seriously and putting myself in the shoes of the characters in those stories, through which, the seed of faith began to grow. The Bible becomes not only a history but also a present reality that I can find traces of in every part of my life. Am I like the son who left his father\u0026rsquo;s house and eventually returned? Am I like the Pharisees, who claimed to know the truth and righteousness? Am I like the blind man who was healed by Jesus? Or am I like the one who sentenced Jesus to die on the cross? Admittedly, at first, I found some of these concepts bizarre since I had no prior knowledge of Christianity or its history. However, through the discussions and teachings, all of these ideas began to take root in my mind, like seeds that eventually blossomed into a deeper understanding of who God is. I believe that this newfound understanding was a revelation from God, guiding me closer to Him and helping me to see Him in a new light.\nSo far, my journey of getting to know God and Jesus Christ from ground zero has been a joyful experience, almost like taking a Christianity 101 course without any homework or grading or obligations afterward. However, as I approached a critical juncture that demanded a serious decision about how I wanted to spend my life, I found myself resisting and rejecting Him. I convinced myself that the God I was learning about was not the one I wanted, and therefore I should not accept Him. One particular point that I struggled with was understanding why I was a sinner. I took pride in the way I treated others, always showing gratitude and humility, being polite, easygoing, and bringing positivity to those around me. I thought to myself, how could I possibly be a sinner? However, my perception changed when especially I read Matthew 5:38, which states, \u0026ldquo;But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.\u0026rdquo; I\u0026rsquo;ve been questioning my ability to follow the principles laid out in the Bible, which Jesus exemplified throughout His life. Through reading the bible, I realized that examining myself wasn\u0026rsquo;t just about my outward actions, but also my inner desires. I reflected on how I dealt with my sinful thoughts, including lust, pride, and judgment towards others. This introspection made me suddenly aware of my own sinful nature and how much I need Jesus\u0026rsquo; forgiveness. It\u0026rsquo;s in these moments of self-reflection that I see the powerful connection between God\u0026rsquo;s word and my daily life. The more I understand and apply these principles, the more I find myself turning to God and seeking His grace. I\u0026rsquo;m humbled by the realization that Jesus bore all of our sins and sacrificed Himself for us on the cross. These revelations have led me to repentance and a deeper appreciation for God\u0026rsquo;s immense love and mercy.\nHowever, when the time came for me to make a decision, I found myself hesitating once again. Despite my desire to understand God fully before committing, it was eventually my fear of losing my pride and facing the truth that prevented me from accepting salvation. I was reminded of the blue and red pill dilemma in movie The Matrix. While it seemed obvious to take the blue pill and accept reality, I found myself desperately wanting to take the red pill and return to the comfortable falsehood of my old life. Accepting the truth was much harder than I had anticipated. I struggled to acknowledge the fact that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, simply because I hadn\u0026rsquo;t witnessed it with my own eyes. Similarly, while it was true that I was a sinner in need of salvation, I found it difficult to confront this reality and chose to remain in ignorance. In truth, becoming a Christian was my path to a closer relationship with God and a return to my heavenly father\u0026rsquo;s embrace. Despite this, I was hesitant to take the first step. It\u0026rsquo;s like someone constantly telling me that drinking Coke five bottles a day is bad for my health, and I know it deep down, but I continue to do it because I\u0026rsquo;m not feeling the negative effects at this moment.\nIt was July 14th, 2022, a hot and humid night on the Onslow balcony with so many mosquitos around me. I found myself engaged in a series of deep conversations with Joey, Andy, and Jmac. These conversations gave me the ultimate encouragement I needed to take a leap of faith. As my Christian brothers hugged me, I was overwhelmed with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for the power of the church. It is through the church that I have found a true embodiment of the spirit of Christ, bringing me closer to God. I have come to understand that I could never have made this transformation on my own. It is the unwavering support of the makenew community that has helped me every step of the way. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to all the makenew people who have been there for me, praying and caring for me.\nSince that fateful night, my life has not been one of fulfilled desires, but of a new beginning of struggles under the loving guidance of Jesus Christ. I have come to realize that my journey with Him is not one of easy sailing, but rather a continuous process of learning, growing, and struggling. Reflecting back on my journey, I recall how I first came to know God during times of prosperity, only to reject Him when faced with hardship. However, with the help of the church and my Christian brothers, I experienced incredible spiritual growth under God\u0026rsquo;s divine plan. I deeply know my journey is not complete and I view it as a continuous loop of struggles, sins, and spiritual enlightenment. I am deeply aware that I will continue to face challenges and stumble on my journey. However, I now face them with a strong and unshakable faith in Jesus Christ. Through Him, I feel the immense love and grace of God. Despite the struggles and sins I have experienced and repented for on this earth, I find peace in the assurance that I will ultimately be reunited with God.\nLastly, I want to encourage any friends who are in a similar stage to where I was to be open and brave to receiving God\u0026rsquo;s message and grace. Remember, your relationship with God is a sacred one, shared only between you and Him. When you take that step, God will know.\n","date":null,"permalink":"/pages/testimony/","section":"Pages","summary":"Having been born and raised in China, I had no exposure to religion at all, yet the concept of God was still present in my life through people\u0026rsquo;s words and actions.","title":"My testimony"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/pages/","section":"Pages","summary":"","title":"Pages"},{"content":"","date":"January 1, 0001","permalink":"/projects/","section":"Haojin's Blog","summary":"","title":"Projects"},{"content":"","date":"January 1, 0001","permalink":"/map/","section":"Haojin's Blog","summary":"","title":"Travel Map"}]
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+[{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/adventure/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Adventure"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/europe-road-trip/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Europe Road Trip"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/","section":"Haojin's Blog","summary":"","title":"Haojin's Blog"},{"content":"I fell in love with this place after just two hours.\nThis is our stop while heading to Venice from Budapest which is in total a 7 hour drive so we decided to take a night at the middle Maribor, Slovenia. We arrived here much early than expected and had a time to walk around the town area and had a nice dinner here.\nThe view from the Airbnb was breathtaking, overlooking a vineyard nestled on the slope of the mountain. The host family was incredibly welcoming, and despite a language barrier, communication was surprisingly smooth.\nThe town walk was a delightful experience. Some might dismiss it as just another typical town with a central church, but to me, each town has its own unique charm. This one, though small and quiet, was brimming with hospitality. The people were exceptionally friendly, and our late-night dinner was accompanied by a host of locals. The entire street was lined with restaurants, creating a vibrant atmosphere bustling with people.\nDriving at night in this hidden gem of a town was a memorable experience. The perfect breeze, dim street lights, and ambient music created an enchanting atmosphere. I would love to revisit this little hidden treasure again\u0026hellip;\n","date":"August 17, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-17-maribor/","section":"Posts","summary":"I fell in love with this place after just two hours.","title":"Maribor"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/posts/","section":"Posts","summary":"","title":"Posts"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/travel/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"travel"},{"content":"Actually, it\u0026rsquo;s Buda and Pest.\nMy only knowledge of the city came from the famous movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, which, ironically, I have never seen. Nonetheless, it left a mysterious impression on me until I had the chance to visit myself.\nAfter departing from Vienna and making a brief stop in Bratislava, we arrived in Budapest at 2pm for a guided tour of the Buda area. This is the old town center, home to the Buda Castle. In contrast to Pest, the financial district, Buda is the historical zone.\nMatthias Church At our guided tour meeting point, this church truly captivates everyone present. It\u0026rsquo;s as pristine and modern as those I\u0026rsquo;ve encountered in Vienna, but with a distinctive Hungarian design. On the roof, there are also unique tile designs, which are actually extremely durable, colorful porcelains - an invention and mastery of the Hungarians. This is in remembrance of their King Matthias, who made significant contributions to the Hungarian state.\nCastle Walk We then explored the Castle area, which included Fisherman\u0026rsquo;s Bastion, the office of the Hungarian Prime Minister, and the residence of the Hungarian President. Interestingly, all government buildings are either located here or are under construction in this popular tourist spot. There is a significant amount of modern construction taking place, designed to resemble castles, which will be used for the Ministry of Defense and various other government agencies. Our guide informed us that Hungary is making efforts to recreate the grandeur of its past culture and history through these constructions. I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment and believe it is a step in the right direction.\nWe eventually arrived at the National Gallery, which was commissioned by the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. It was fascinating to see how my limited knowledge of both countries could intertwine. The gallery featured a stunning overlook offering views of Pest, where the magnificent Congress building is also situated.\nBuda -\u0026gt; Pest We then embarked on a strenuous 1.5h walk from Buda to Pest, crossing from the west to the east side of the Danube River. Along the way, we enjoyed the best view of the Congress from the Buda side.\nNight Cruise The night cruise took an unexpected turn when it began to pour rain an hour before departure. The city was alive with the sounds of thunder and pattering rain, and we found ourselves seeking shelter in front of a shop to avoid getting soaked. Fortunately, we managed to board the cruise in the end, even though it was densely crowded with people.\nConsidering it was only 20 euros for unlimited Prosecco and the night cruise, I really couldn\u0026rsquo;t complain. After all, you get what you pay for.\nStanding atop the cruise ship, feeling the wind breeze by and taking in the night view from the Danube River, was indeed very pleasant.\nSt. Stephen\u0026rsquo;s Basilica The next day, we visited the renowned basilica named after the founding king of Hungary. The locals hold him in high esteem and with St. Stephen\u0026rsquo;s Day approaching, we could already see an abundance of food, concert equipment, and party decorations being set up around the city.\nWe also ascended to the Panorama at the top, which offered an incredible view of the entire city. It was quite an amazing sight.\nCentral Market Hall I proceeded to the Central Market Hall, a bustling hub where locals vend their goods, akin to a farmer\u0026rsquo;s market. Much to my surprise, the market\u0026rsquo;s offerings were indeed very local. Hungarian specialties such as chillis, peppers, sausages, and an abundance of raw meat were on display. It bore a striking resemblance to a local Chinese food market. Additionally, the market was hosted in a massive hall, which was quite impressive.\nThis is indeed a fantastic city filled with wonderful people. Apart from an unfortunate incident with a taxi driver overcharging us and a crowded cruise, everything else was exceptional. The Buda area was impressive and with all the construction work completed, I believe it\u0026rsquo;s on its way to becoming a major tourist destination.\n","date":"August 17, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-17-budapest/","section":"Posts","summary":"Actually, it\u0026rsquo;s Buda and Pest.","title":"Budapest"},{"content":"Spending an hour in Slovakia\u0026rsquo;s capital will captivate your heart.\nIndeed, we spent less than two hours in this entire country, and it was an impromptu plan. I realized just last night that this capital of Slovakia is surprisingly situated on the border with Austria and Hungary. This is likely the capital closest to another country in the world. Nevertheless, it\u0026rsquo;s a rather modern city that also boasts a rich historical heritage.\nBlue Church This is the most beautiful church I\u0026rsquo;ve ever seen in my life. Although it\u0026rsquo;s not large by any means, its unique light blue color draws me into a fairytale world when I stand beside it, creating a surreal feeling. It is simply breathtakingly beautiful.\nOld Town Area We took a brief stroll around the old town district of the city. Although it was quite compact, it exuded a lot of coziness. I noticed numerous senior tour groups navigating the narrow alleys, which was quite a sight to behold. I could easily envision myself enjoying life here in my golden years.\nThis is likely one of my favourite photos from the trip. It features an elderly man painting the city cathedral, stationed on a median in the middle of the street. Regardless of the bustling traffic around him, he remains solely focused on his painting and the cityscape.\nBratislava Castle Regrettably, we didn\u0026rsquo;t have sufficient time to visit the castle and explore its interiors, which I believe is the world\u0026rsquo;s largest. However, even a fleeting view from the bridge was quite satisfying. The castle, with its sanctified and pristine appearance, perfectly encapsulates the vibe of the city.\nI would love to visit here seriously in the future. Afterall, I find myself increasingly drawn to small cities and towns, over big metropolises now.\n","date":"August 16, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-16-bratislava/","section":"Posts","summary":"Spending an hour in Slovakia\u0026rsquo;s capital will captivate your heart.","title":"Bratislava"},{"content":"Well deserves the title of the world\u0026rsquo;s most livable city.\nSchönbrunn Palace The palace is a stunning masterpiece, boasting some of the finest gardens I\u0026rsquo;ve encountered throughout Europe. We opted for the guided tour, which was incredibly enlightening. The palace isn\u0026rsquo;t just architecturally impressive; it\u0026rsquo;s also steeped in rich history, primarily centered around its owner, Maria Theresa.\nMaria Theresa, the sole female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of Habsburg, was a legendary figure. Mother to 16 children, she fiercely protected her inheritance of imperial power and implemented several beneficial reforms in Austria. It\u0026rsquo;s evident that Austrians hold a deep respect and pride for this Empress, who introduced the nation\u0026rsquo;s first free public education system and initiated numerous economic reforms.\nWhat I found fascinating was how interconnected European history is. Maria Theresa also featured prominently in Hungarian history, a fact we discovered during our visit to the castle and palace there.\nAnother notable figure associated with this renowned palace is Princess Sissi. Though we didn\u0026rsquo;t learn much about her, it\u0026rsquo;s known that she was celebrated for her beauty and quickly became a cultural symbol of Austria. Interestingly, she forbade anyone from photographing her after her 40s, wishing to preserve her youthful image for the public.\nThe palace grounds are expansive, featuring a French Garden and an English Garden. So extensive are these gardens that they even house a zoo. I found it intriguing that the palace and gardens were designed to emulate the Versailles Palace in Paris. Personally, I think they\u0026rsquo;ve surpassed it in aesthetic appeal.\nVienna City Hall We then drove to Vienna City Hall, located in the city center. One aspect that surprised me the most was how all the Gothic Architecture buildings here appeared much cleaner and newer than the ones we had seen elsewhere, such as in France and Germany. Perhaps this is due to recent renovations and rebuilds, but they simply looked much more appealing under the direct, hot sunshine, which we found almost unbearable lol.\nWe were fortunate today because it was the Feast of the Assumption, and all city parking was free. It felt wonderful to be able to park directly by the attractions we were planning to visit. Furthermore, the vibe in the city was incredible. There was a massive film festival taking place right in front of the city hall where people were drinking, eating, and simply having a great time. I absolutely adored the atmosphere here.\nVotivkirche Not far from the city hall, there is another cathedral, which, as I previously mentioned, is significantly whiter and cleaner. Under the beautiful blue sky, it exudes an aura of sanctity. Unfortunately, due to ongoing construction, we were unable to explore its interior. However, the exterior alone was impressively captivating.\nSt. Stephen\u0026rsquo;s Cathedral Indeed, it was another cathedral, equally beautiful but on a much larger scale than the previous one. We explored the exterior, which in my opinion, tends to be similar in every cathedral. However, we had the opportunity to take an elevator to the top tower. The panoramic views of the entire city of Vienna from the top were truly breathtaking.\nThe wind in the city was consistently strong, particularly at the highest points. It was an unusual sensation to be under the intense heat of the sun, feeling as though I was on the verge of melting, while simultaneously experiencing the chilled comfort of the wind\u0026rsquo;s breeze.\nAnother striking feature was the unique tiles adorning the cathedral\u0026rsquo;s roof. Austria is renowned for this particular type of colored tiles, which added immense beauty to the cathedral\u0026rsquo;s apex.\nSpanish Horse Riding School We didn\u0026rsquo;t visit the school, but we noticed its signs prominently displayed throughout the center of Vienna, identifiable by the horses stationed at the curbside, awaiting tourists for rides. This presence contributes to a distinctive aroma in the area, akin to that of a stable, which may be slightly off-putting. However, it offers a rather exotic contrast to the modern city backdrop. The horses themselves were quite beautiful as well.\nAustrian National Library I have never encountered a library quite like this one. The moment I stepped inside, I felt as though I had been transported to the Middle Ages. The shelves were lined with authentic books from centuries ago, their age evident in their delicate pages. The massive dome overhead, adorned with exquisite paintings, added to the surreal atmosphere. The entire experience was not merely like being in a movie, but rather a bewildering journey through time.\nThe Hofburg Everything here strongly evokes feelings of Paris and the Louvre. The expansive green lawn and magnificent buildings surrounding the plaza are simply breathtaking. I couldn\u0026rsquo;t resist lying on the grass, quietly appreciating everything around me - the buildings, the sky, and the people.\nMusikverein Vienna I had the opportunity to visit the world-renowned Golden Hall in Vienna, an experience I couldn\u0026rsquo;t believe was possible given my limited knowledge of music. However, the experience felt somewhat deceptive. The famous orchestra was not performing during the summer, so we ended up booking a different event. The concert was satisfactory, but I didn\u0026rsquo;t find their performance particularly impressive, nor did I think the dinner and seating, which cost us 150 euros, were worth the price. It felt more like a tourist experience. I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t recommend it if you\u0026rsquo;re a true music enthusiast. That said, the building itself is magnificent. There\u0026rsquo;s no denying that it\u0026rsquo;s a venue where countless remarkable pieces have been performed.\nWe met a man from Denmark who is a road trip enthusiast. He drove from Denmark to Vienna by himself, a feat I admired and hope to emulate one day. It was a pleasure conversing with him. His love for visiting cathedrals in every city he visits resonates with my passion for hiking and my aim to hike as much as I can. Engaging with strangers during my travels always makes for a memorable experience.\nViennese Giant Ferris Wheel After the concert, we decided to take a ride on the Ferris wheel. The view from the top was breathtaking, offering a magnificent view of the city at night, accompanied by a refreshing, cool breeze.\nWe also have had an exceptional time last night at our hotel, observing the nightfall. The place was bustling with numerous couples, enjoying their time, while I was somewhat solitary. Undoubtedly, this hotel offers the best views of the night sky over the mountains.\nUndoubtedly, this is a great city to not only travel to but also to live in. Although I\u0026rsquo;m not a fan of the music, I adore the people, the culture, and the vibe here. I hope to visit again one day, maybe accompanied by someone on that hilltop as well.\n","date":"August 15, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-15-vienna/","section":"Posts","summary":"Well deserves the title of the world\u0026rsquo;s most livable city.","title":"Vienna"},{"content":"Frankly, this is my least favourite city so far.\nDriving to Prague Our journey began with a drive from Bamberg to Nuremberg last night. After a brief overnight stay, we continued our journey towards Prague. The drive was somewhat lengthy, taking around three hours. Fortunately, I was able to enjoy the final stretch of unlimited speed limit. The moment we crossed into the Czech Republic, the speed limit dropped, and I jokingly felt as though a part of me had died.\nCrowded Prague Castle Our first stop in Prague was the Prague Castle, which includes the Old Grand Palace and a cathedral surrounding it. However, the city was bustling with people, which oddly made me feel at home. The queue to enter the castle was so long it wrapped around the entire castle. Consequently, we decided not to wait, a decision we maintained throughout the trip.\nCharles Bridge Next, we strolled towards the historic area of Prague, traversing the renowned Charles Bridge. After witnessing numerous bridges across various rivers, this one didn\u0026rsquo;t quite stand out. Nonetheless, it was bustling with people. Its redeeming quality was the decent view it provided of the ancient Prague castle area.\nThe Museum of Communism This museum is incredibly intriguing, likely my favorite spot in Prague, surpassing all the historical structures and castles. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics and issues from the communist era of Czechoslovakia. There was an abundance of information to absorb, but I managed to peruse most of it, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the communist regime here. Much of it reminded me of my home country, and I found myself relating to this history from decades ago far more than I anticipated.\nI also kept thinking of a friend of mine who was very interested in communism and took a class on the subject with me. Fortunately, I have a gift for him and I hope he likes it.\nDancing House This is the house I remembered, as it appeared in my elementary school art textbook. It was somewhat surreal to actually see this building in front of me, much like many other places we\u0026rsquo;ve visited here in Europe. These places used to only exist in my memories and dreams and now I am here.\nNárodní muzeum This museum is not only intriguing but also boasts a grand exterior and interior design, featuring two completely distinct themes: natural history and the country\u0026rsquo;s history. These themes are explored in each half of the floor, each offering thoughtful presentations complete with actual sculptures and multimedia. One key insight from the history section is the evident struggle this country, and Europe in general, has faced due to numerous wars. It is clear that they are striving to maintain their independence and peace.\nAdditionally, the third floor provides a panoramic view of the city, which is quite impressive.\nOverall, I didn\u0026rsquo;t quite warm up to this seemingly historical and charming city, primarily due to the overwhelming crowds which significantly impacted the vibe I had envisioned for Prague. Furthermore, the prices, particularly in the tourist areas, were considerably higher even compared to places like Paris and the Netherlands, where I\u0026rsquo;ve previously visited. This gave me the impression of being overcharged as a tourist in this city. I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t particularly recommend visiting during peak tourist season. It\u0026rsquo;s uncertain whether the experience would be different in less crowded times.\n","date":"August 14, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-14-prague/","section":"Posts","summary":"Frankly, this is my least favourite city so far.","title":"Prague"},{"content":"Europe\u0026rsquo;s de facto financial capital, brimming with historical charm.\nWalking through the train station The walk from our hotel, conveniently located next to the train station, to our initial destination, Goethe House, was rather unsettling. The streets were lined with numerous strip clubs and casinos. Additionally, there was an abundance of inebriated individuals and people under the influence, which contributed to the unpleasant odor in the air. Walking through this area felt rather risky. However, to our surprise, once we crossed a street, the scene transformed dramatically. Skyscrapers suddenly loomed above us and the streets became clean and wide. It was as if there was an unseen boundary distinctly separating the hazardous area from the financial district.\nGoethe House This is the birthplace and childhood home of the renowned poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. My familiarity with him was limited; I knew he was a prominent poet and thinker, renowned for his insightful quotes. However, this lack of extensive knowledge didn\u0026rsquo;t hinder my appreciation for the environment that nurtured such a great man. The house, rebuilt after WWII, offered an enlightening audio guide. It highlighted the exact room where Goethe was possibly born and provided detailed information about his family, including his father and sister. It was clear that this was a family with a rich educational history that significantly contributed to Germany\u0026rsquo;s past.\nSubsequently, I visited a gallery dedicated to Romanticism and Goethe, which was quite fascinating. I learned that the Frankenstein and Cologne Cathedral were products of the Romanticism movement in Germany, which was interesting to discover.\nRömerberg This is the city center square, renowned for the famous Frankfurt Cathedral and the old city hall that surround it. It doubles as a vibrant shopping street, bustling with numerous restaurants and souvenir shops. Buildings, each painted in a different color, are arranged harmoniously, presenting a serene and picturesque view.\nFrankfurt Cathedral Here we find yet another cathedral. I\u0026rsquo;ve come to realize that nearly every city we\u0026rsquo;ve visited boasts a cathedral of significant scale. While this one doesn\u0026rsquo;t compare to the grandeur of the Cologne Cathedral, it holds its own fame. Every king during the Holy Roman Empire era was crowned within its hallowed halls.\nStruwwelpeter Museum This hidden gem in the city center was an unexpected discovery. We initially sought refuge there from a sudden downpour, but upon realizing it was a museum dedicated to a German fairy tale author who also became a successful psychiatrist with a humanistic approach to treatment, I decided to explore further. I was particularly moved by the museum\u0026rsquo;s employment of people with disabilities, fulfilling the founder\u0026rsquo;s wish and reminding me of my own brother.\nUpon entering, I was drawn in by the founder\u0026rsquo;s kindness towards individuals with disabilities. However, I soon discovered that the museum was an excellent tribute to one of Germany\u0026rsquo;s most prominent fairy tale writers, Heinrich Hoffmann, author of the famous \u0026lsquo;Struwwelpeter\u0026rsquo; and \u0026lsquo;Nutcracker\u0026rsquo;. Although I wasn\u0026rsquo;t familiar with these stories, I was captivated by the Chinese audio guide. It was thorough and entertaining, providing a great companion to the German presentation boards in the museum.\nI feel fortunate to have had the chance to learn about this remarkable man. His fame as a national fairy tale writer is impressive, but his integrity and genuine kindness towards people with mental illness is what truly touched me. He considered his greatest achievement and proudest moment to be the establishment of a hospital that provided humane care, rather than his renowned fairy tale book. I admire his life\u0026rsquo;s work and his ethical principles.\nI hope that one day I will have the opportunity to read his book. I trust I\u0026rsquo;m not too old for that.\nIron Footbridge This bridge also serves as a love lock bridge, albeit with significantly fewer locks. In addition to that, it provides an outstanding view of the River Main and Frankfurt\u0026rsquo;s modern skyline. Interestingly, I noticed a number lock on the wall. I presume the person who placed it there can unlock it with the correct password whenever they wish right lol?\nStädel Museum We didn\u0026rsquo;t visit the museum, largely because I feel somewhat weary of pure art museums due to my limited background knowledge and interest in this area. However, we found the free-access garden, Sun Rise East, intriguing due to its fascinating sculpture collection.\nMain Tower The observatory in this skyscraper left much to be desired, as the views from the top were entirely obstructed by a newly erected skyscraper. As a result, we were unable to catch a glimpse of any historical parts of Frankfurt, such as the cathedral and the city center square. Additionally, we had to deal with a long line. However, the sight of the Euro Tower on our way there was a pleasant surprise.\nBamberg Driving there I chose to visit this quaint town because it is where a childhood friend, whom I haven\u0026rsquo;t seen in at least five years, is currently studying at the local university. It felt magical that we could all reunite here, thousands of miles away from our hometown. The journey was thrilling, with significantly fewer cars on the road, allowing me to reach speeds of over 200 km per hour - the fastest I\u0026rsquo;ve ever driven. The experience just made me so happy, but of course, safety remained a priority.\nSchweinshaxe dinner I was overjoyed to see my old friend again. All our childhood memories flooded back, and it felt as though he hadn\u0026rsquo;t changed a bit. Despite the years apart, I felt a familiar connection with him. I was eager to learn about his studies and his thoughts on history, his major, as well as his impressions of the country. It was wonderful to find out that he\u0026rsquo;s enjoying his time here, and our chance meeting was a delightful surprise. Naturally, I ordered Schweinshaxe again - it\u0026rsquo;s always irresistibly good.\nWalking in the town The town was brimming with life. We observed people casually holding beers as they stood on the bustling streets. Despite the crowd, the cultural richness was intriguing, giving me the feeling of experiencing Germany firsthand. A free live concert was underway, contributing to the high-spirited ambiance. We explored the town, from the central cathedral to the riverside, where we were treated to stunning sunset views and their reflections in the river. We sat by the lake, the view leaving us speechless.\nFrankfurt is an incredible city. I was able to appreciate its gentle charm, underpinned by a rich historical foundation that has propelled it to its current status as a financial hub. Moreover, the joy of reuniting with an old friend is simply indescribable. I would absolutely love to revisit this city and undoubtedly meet this dear friend again in Germany.\n","date":"August 12, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-12-frankfurt-bamberg/","section":"Posts","summary":"Europe\u0026rsquo;s de facto financial capital, brimming with historical charm.","title":"Frankfurt \u0026 Bamberg"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/friend/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"friend"},{"content":"The moment I stepped out of Cologne Central Station, I was astonished by the sight that greeted me\u0026hellip;\nCologne Cathedral It was the famous Cologne Cathedral. This cathedral had always been renowned, at least to me, through various sources while growing up, but I never really knew what it looked like until today. Its grandeur dominated the city\u0026rsquo;s skyline, standing there like a guardian of the city.\nThe color of the cathedral, however, wasn\u0026rsquo;t as impressive due to centuries of weathering and human destruction, including the toll taken by World War II. I even saw a photo of a destroyed tank in front of the cathedral\u0026rsquo;s plaza from that era. It was hard to believe that this monumental structure was done by human hands in the 1800s.\nI strolled around the plaza before entering the cathedral, which surprisingly had no entry fee - a rarity among the many cathedrals I\u0026rsquo;ve visited, particularly one as magnificent as this. The interior boasted a classic layout, reminiscent of the one in Brussels, but on a much grander scale. The collection of stained glass windows was especially noteworthy, with countless examples of this art form. The one that left the most significant impression on me was a simple mosaic window, constructed to replace the original that was destroyed in WWII. During the afternoon, the transillumination of colours inside the cathedral was a sight to behold.\nClimb to the top tower Furthermore, we ascended to one of the highest towers of the cathedral in the afternoon, after climbing a staggering 533 steps. The view from the top was both breathtaking and surreal, as it was hard to believe that this was a production of the 19th century. It was difficult to comprehend how it was constructed, and what kind of profound faith the builders must have had to create such a masterpiece. For the first time since the start of our European trip, I broke a sweat, not only from the climb but also from the awe-inspiring sight from the top. The entire city lay beneath my feet. As I touched the stone of the cathedral at the peak, I was overwhelmed by its magnificence, and the thought that someone 200 years ago had also touched this very stone.\nGerman pork knuckle and beer! This is the only food I\u0026rsquo;ve yearned for even before this trip. It may be the only time I record food in my blog because I don\u0026rsquo;t usually consider food a crucial part of my trips, unless it holds significance beyond simply tasting good. However, Schweinshaxe holds a special place in my heart because I\u0026rsquo;ve loved it even before ever trying it, dreaming of pairing it with beer - a dream that came true today. I was too excited to try the food and forgot to take a picture before eating haha.\nWe visited a popular restaurant located near the cathedral, and our beer and food arrived quickly. The beer was one of the mildest I\u0026rsquo;ve ever had, but its mellow and rich taste left me wanting more. The Schweinshaxe was amazing, boasting a crispy skin and tender meat inside. It was so delicious that I was left speechless while eating. I might continue to choose this for my meals as long as I\u0026rsquo;m in Germany, but only once a day, as it is quite heavy.\nLove lock bridge There are numerous bridges in Europe adorned with countless locks, symbolizing eternal love. While I\u0026rsquo;m not particularly fond of this concept, I was quite shocked by the sheer number of locks on a bridge that connects the city to its suburb across the Rhine River.\nDriving in Germany I absolutely adore the unrestricted speed driving here in Germany. My excitement was palpable when I first spotted the sign indicating no speed limit, right after crossing the border from the Netherlands to Germany. Under safe conditions, I pushed the car to nearly 200 km/h, which sent adrenaline coursing through my veins. I experienced a sudden surge of joy, akin to what I imagine a Formula 1 driver feels. It felt as if I was soaring through the air.\nHowever, I was surprised by the amount of traffic, even at 10 pm. After reaching 200 km/h, anything less felt like crawling along the lane. Nonetheless, it remains one of the most thrilling experiences I\u0026rsquo;ve had in Europe, well worth the hassle of renting a car. Cruising under the sunset, in a fast car, with \u0026lsquo;Take Me Home, Country Road\u0026rsquo; playing, is all I could ask for.\nI love Germany, even if it\u0026rsquo;s just my first day here. Cologne may be a small city, but it\u0026rsquo;s quite crowded, especially around the central train station and the cathedral. Nonetheless, I\u0026rsquo;m certain I\u0026rsquo;ve witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime cathedral and climbed an impressive height of over 150 meters in a cathedral. Highly recommended. Danke!\n","date":"August 11, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-11-cologne/","section":"Posts","summary":"The moment I stepped out of Cologne Central Station, I was astonished by the sight that greeted me\u0026hellip;","title":"Cologne"},{"content":"This charming city truly evokes a Venetian ambiance.\nZaanse Schans This neighborhood is characterized by its traditional Dutch windmills and distinctive green houses lining the river. Despite the weather not being particularly sunny, it perfectly encapsulates my impression of the Netherlands - lush green grass, quaint small houses, and operational windmills. Stepping into the town felt like entering a real-life fairy tale. It\u0026rsquo;s also known for producing traditional Dutch cheese made from sheep\u0026rsquo;s milk. We even saw a few playful lambs frolicking in the grass, which was an incredibly charming sight.\nWe spent a few extra euros to enter the windmill and observe the mechanics of the fan inside. The windmill, used for grinding various types of rocks, boasts an interesting structure that funnels wind into a small mill machinery, all constructed from wood. I was fortunate enough to converse with the founder of one of the original windmills, which has been in operation for decades. He exuded a distinct Dutch aura - I can\u0026rsquo;t pinpoint why, but he did - and he was generous enough to explain the workings of the windmill and the features of the top floor. It was truly enlightening to gain firsthand knowledge of this world-renowned windmill.\nRoyal Palace Amsterdam This is, without a doubt, the most informative palace I\u0026rsquo;ve ever visited. Each visitor is given a smart audio guide, which contains audio for every room and minor attraction. I discovered that the palace was originally constructed as the city hall and was once hailed as the eighth wonder of the world. Considering it was built in the 17th century with the philosophy of representing the entire universe within its walls, I can definitely agree with that sentiment.\nThe palace is adorned with countless reliefs, paintings, and pieces of furniture, each with their own story. One of the most intriguing was the courtroom, which features a painting of Moses with the 10 Commandments. This symbolizes the laws of Amsterdam and the integrity its citizens should uphold. The palace is filled with such metaphorical stories, serving as reminders for those working there of the ethics and rules they should adhere to.\nWhile the palace isn\u0026rsquo;t massive, consisting of only a single building, it is the largest non-religious historical structure in all of Europe. My visit was made particularly enjoyable thanks to the informative audio guide, which provided me with a comprehensive overview of the city\u0026rsquo;s and country\u0026rsquo;s history.\nVan Gogh Museum While he is arguably one of the most renowned artists globally, I only recently discovered that he was Dutch. I visited his museum with high expectations, but my limited understanding of him and art in general somewhat marred my experience. I was primarily there to see a few famous pieces, which I later learned are housed in New York. However, I had the opportunity to view Van Gogh\u0026rsquo;s Sunflower and Self-Portrait collections, which were quite impressive. Beyond his artwork, I was most moved by his profound and unique relationship with his brother, Theo, and his family, who continued to support him even posthumously.\nRijksmuseum This is the National Museum of the Netherlands, also known as the Rijksmuseum, which houses a vast array of art collections. Unfortunately, after visiting two museums today, I was exhausted from all the walking and absorbing of information. I merely wandered through the museum, catching a glimpse of almost all the significant works such as \u0026lsquo;The Night Watch\u0026rsquo; by Rembrandt, which had been under repair for years. I particularly enjoyed a few collection paintings about biblical stories, such as the one depicting Pharaoh\u0026rsquo;s decision to kill all children under 2 years old in an attempt to thwart the birth of the new Jewish King. It was interesting to see something that I could relate to and had some background knowledge on. Additionally, the portrayal and the art piece itself were amazing and visually impressive.\nBoat Tour We also enjoyed a boat tour around the intricate network of canals in the city. This is what I was referring to previously when I mentioned that Amsterdam reminds me of Venice due to its numerous canals. Unlike Venice, which lacks roads to an extreme degree, Amsterdam has roads, but the canals are far more convenient and plentiful. Our boat guide was quite humorous, and I learned many interesting facts about Amsterdam. For instance, the buildings in the city are very narrow because property taxes are based on width, so residents build their homes tall and narrow to minimize taxation. Furthermore, houses often lean forward because they were historically used to store spices that Amsterdam imported from the VOC from India, which were later shipped worldwide. The forward tilt of the houses made it easier to hoist cargo to the upper levels with a rope, due to the narrowness of each floor.\nThis is yet another incredible city in Europe. I\u0026rsquo;ve lost count of how many times I\u0026rsquo;ve said this, but every city in Europe that I\u0026rsquo;ve visited so far exudes its own unique and wonderful aura. I would certainly visit Amsterdam and Netherlands again if possible.\n","date":"August 10, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-10-amsterdam/","section":"Posts","summary":"This charming city truly evokes a Venetian ambiance.","title":"Amsterdam"},{"content":"Had no idea about this city at first, I\u0026rsquo;ve now fallen in love with it.\nWe parked our car at the hotel and opted to use the tram public transportation to explore downtown Antwerpen, a city previously unknown to me. Serendipitously, I included this city in our itinerary simply because it\u0026rsquo;s situated between Brussels and Amsterdam. This has turned out to be one of the best decisions I\u0026rsquo;ve made. The city exudes a charming, peaceful, and amazing aura.\nThe tram ride was enjoyable and extremely convenient, with routes spanning across the city. We frequently spotted trams during our city wanderings. Intriguingly, the tram even navigates through the city\u0026rsquo;s narrowest streets, often brushing closely against the old buildings lining the sides.\nAntwerpen-Centraal We arrived at this train station, touted as the most beautiful in the world. Indeed, it was magnificent, with a large dome-like ceiling and a cathedral-like grand entrance. We even managed to reach the platform on the second floor, which felt like floating in the air, without any security checks or tickets. This allowed us to fully appreciate the stunning architectural design.\nMeir We then strolled to Meir, a central shopping street in the city, which boasts an array of famous brands. These ranged from luxury and sports labels to fast food chains. As we arrived there quite early, before 10 am, the street was relatively quiet but tranquil. With the comfortable sunshine warming us, I could sense the city\u0026rsquo;s heartbeat, which instilled a sense of calm within me.\nChocolate Nation There is so much to say about this place. It is the largest Belgian chocolate museum in the world and offers a unique, interactive experience on how the special Belgian chocolate is made, right from its origin. We had the opportunity to see the actual machinery and taste the real chocolate in the museum. While the museum doesn\u0026rsquo;t contain an abundance of information, it presents what it has in such a thoughtful and creative way that it truly motivates visitors like us to learn about and fall in love with Belgian chocolate.\nThe last part of the visit was a tasting session where we got to try every type of Belgian chocolate, from the least to the most dark. It was so fascinating that I felt like I had experienced all the tastes of the world. I decided to buy the Ruby Chocolate, which was claimed to be the finest Belgian chocolate ever invented. However, the solid bar I bought from the gift shop didn\u0026rsquo;t quite live up to my expectations. This just goes to show how effective their advertising is. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this museum. It is a must-see in Antwerp.\nCathedral of Our Lady This cathedral is a notable landmark in the city. Its towering height dominates the skyline, making it visible from virtually any location within the city. Although the 10 euro ticket price deterred us from exploring its interior, we had the opportunity to admire its grandeur and beauty from the outside.\nMuseum aan de Stroom We visited another exceptional museum today that is a must-see. It was genuinely amazing, as it is a city-owned museum. The architecture of the museum itself was impressive, with red rock symbolizing the land and glass representing the city\u0026rsquo;s life-sustaining canals and waterways. This ten-story building is like a spiral as you ascend via the elevators. Each floor hosts an exhibition related to the city, ranging from concepts of home, the history of the cargo industry in the city, to a creative storage showcase of all the artifacts not currently on display. The museum excels in presenting information to the public in an engaging and accessible manner, complete with interactive features and compelling presentations. The love and grounded nature of the city\u0026rsquo;s residents are palpitably felt through this museum. I couldn\u0026rsquo;t recommend this place more highly.\nBoat Tour In the end, we chose to explore the city\u0026rsquo;s waterways on a small boat. The experience was incredible, with the breeze blowing and the sun shining. The city\u0026rsquo;s charm was magnified from the perspective of the water, a view I couldn\u0026rsquo;t tire of.\nWe had the opportunity to see the harbor building, a fascinating blend of old and new. The structure combines the original harbor building with a modern, artistic design that resembles a boat up close and a diamond from a distance. This represents the city\u0026rsquo;s historic and contemporary aspects, as well as its diamond industry. The creativity reflected in this building is akin to that of the MAS museum.\nThis city is vibrant and a hidden treasure in Europe. I would relish the opportunity to return. Strolling through the city streets makes me feel that life is truly worthwhile. The museums, filled with passion, convey a clear message of how the inhabitants cherish their lives and strive to make the most of them.\n","date":"August 9, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-09-antwerpen/","section":"Posts","summary":"Had no idea about this city at first, I\u0026rsquo;ve now fallen in love with it.","title":"Antwerpen"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/city/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"city"},{"content":"The administrative centre of the European Union.\nDriving to Brussels The drive from Paris to Brussels took approximately three hours. The scenery along the route was pleasant, with numerous farms and open fields passing by. I found it intriguing that European driving culture always reserves the leftmost lane for overtaking. Almost all drivers strictly adhere to this rule, switching back to the second left lane even if they need to overtake another vehicle ahead within the next few seconds. Consequently, I observed more lane changes here compared to the US. I\u0026rsquo;m uncertain if this practice increases safety, but I didn\u0026rsquo;t witness any accidents and noticed that people strictly adhered to the speed limit.\nOne anecdote from the journey involved our car\u0026rsquo;s AdBlue warning light illuminating, something I was unfamiliar with. I stopped at a highway gas station and asked other drivers and staff about it. They were incredibly helpful, explaining that AdBlue is an environmentally friendly chemical used by the car to reduce CO2 emissions. Thankfully, we were able to resolve the issue and continue our journey.\nRoyal Gallery of Saint Hubert This is a classic tourist shopping center, uniquely featuring a glass ceiling that covers the entire street. I saw numerous Belgian chocolate shops lining the sides, which looked genuinely tempting but expensive. The streets, both inside and out, were vibrant with live music and various busking performances.\nSt Michael and St Gudula Cathedral We visited another cathedral after seeing a few in Paris, but I never grew tired of them because each one is distinctive and represents a different history and story. I don\u0026rsquo;t know if it\u0026rsquo;s ironic, but there is a small bar right in front of the entrance to the cathedral where people can relax on comfortable chairs. The inside, of course, is gorgeous with its collection of stained glass and a preserved ancient church site underground.\nGrand Place We then strolled to the Grand Place, a mere few minutes from the cathedral. This location radiates a unique historical aura, surrounded by numerous historical buildings that enhance the grandeur of the plaza.\nSurprisingly, this was the location where Marx resided during the composition of his early works. It was steeped in irony and, as my friend pointed out, held powerful symbolism. Tourists were oblivious, sitting on the steps of the house, indulging in famous Belgian fries, completely unaware that Marx once lived here, despite the sign on the door. It seems that Marxism is not as prevalent as it once was.\nManneken Pis This is the famous \u0026ldquo;boy peeing\u0026rdquo; from WWII that I remember learning about in elementary school. It was quite surprising, and not at all what I expected, which was a bit disappointing. The sculpture wasn\u0026rsquo;t even in a full spring pool, but rather, halfway. The Manneken Pis itself was so small that it was almost impossible to see any details. However, the path leading to this little statue was vibrant, lined with numerous chocolate, waffle, and fries shops.\nRoyal Palace of Brussels This is another location that completely took me by surprise. Despite its name, the Royal Palace, the royal family of Brussels doesn\u0026rsquo;t reside here; they merely work in this place. The road leading to the palace is in a terrible state, filled with uneven surfaces and scattered rocks. It\u0026rsquo;s such a challenge for both cars and scooters that we all unfortunately experienced. The palace was under construction during our visit, and honestly, there wasn\u0026rsquo;t much to see since we couldn\u0026rsquo;t gain entry.\nParlamentarium Surprisingly, this became my favorite place visited in Brussels. I was aware that Brussels was the \u0026ldquo;capital\u0026rdquo; of the EU but never truly understood the intricate workings of the EU. This museum, dedicated to the history of the EU, is free of charge and offers interactive touchscreen and audio guides. These guides can be attached to specific spots and listened to in your selected language, a brilliant design considering the EU has around 20 official languages, not including Chinese, of course.\nThe museum is filled with exhibits and there is a security check upon entry. The storytelling within the museum is remarkable, using many creative methods to portray the narrative of peace. It was so engaging that I couldn\u0026rsquo;t help but think of it as a very successful political \u0026ldquo;propaganda\u0026rdquo;. Even the restroom paper towels were reusable woven cloth, a sight unseen elsewhere in Europe. I suppose this was a way to demonstrate the EU\u0026rsquo;s advanced environmental friendliness. Admittedly, the EU itself is a brilliant design that has united many nations for better survival in the current political climate.\nBrussels is indeed an exceptional city, yet it cannot be compared to Paris. I particularly admire the EU Parlamentarium, which provides me with detailed insights into the progression of the European Union.\n","date":"August 8, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-08-brussels/","section":"Posts","summary":"The administrative centre of the European Union.","title":"Brussels"},{"content":"It\u0026rsquo;s finally time for my LE EPIC Europe road trip.\nFlying to Paris Finally, I am saying goodbye to this somewhat lackluster summer, but my real summer is just beginning. It\u0026rsquo;s still surreal to me that I am embarking on a 20-day self-driving trip across 10 European countries. The non-stop flight from RDU to Paris was delightful, complete with a decent dinner and breakfast provided by Delta. Despite the 8-hour flight, I couldn\u0026rsquo;t sleep due to excitement. It proved to be exactly the kind of excitement I needed.\nUpon arriving at the airport and spending almost 2 hours passing through border control, I immediately headed over to the car rental office. When one of the staff members heard about my ambitious multi-country road-tripping plan, he promptly advised against my originally booked car, a small, manual Fiat 500. He suggested I would save more on gas if I upgraded to a larger automatic car, which I did. After getting a taste of the intense Paris traffic, I realized he was absolutely right.\nPalace of Versailles I\u0026rsquo;ve always heard about this epic palace somewhere in France. It appeared in our history textbook, Chinese memes, and so on, and it was great to actually be physically present in this palace and feel the vibe.\nThe roads in Paris are so narrow, and every lane is much narrower compared to the US. However, drivers are really aggressive here with absolutely no courtesy towards other drivers and pedestrians. I was trying to yield to pedestrians, and they stared at me for a while with a confused expression on their face. So, I had to not yield to them, which was really weird to me. Other than that, the streets are not clean at all, and road signs on the ground were confusing. For some parts of the main street, there weren\u0026rsquo;t even lines to differentiate lanes.\nThe most dramatic example would be the big roundabout near the Arc de Triomphe. It was so chaotic that I would call it a bumper car field. No lanes, no orders, cars and pedestrians trying to go different directions at the same time, wanting to go through the same spot. It was funny to me that this happened right in front of this world-famous monument of the whole nation.\nAnyway, returning to Versailles, it was certainly beautiful but not as impressive as I had expected. The building\u0026rsquo;s front plaza was a chaotic parking lot, with cars parked right in front of the palace. The entire palace seemed as though it was built upon ruins.\nInside the palace, the grandeur was truly impressive with many large frame paintings depicting French history and the royal family. The most unforgettable part was definitely the grand gardens. They were so vast that we could not see the end of them. They looked exactly like those seen in movies. All the green grass was perfectly trimmed, and the boundary looked like a straight line from a distance.\nHowever, aside from that, it was an average palace to me. I would say the Hearst Castle in California, although smaller, is better. It felt as though the French royals were desperately trying to show off their wealth by making everything look like gold and appear large.\nEiffel Tower Of course, visiting the most famous building, probably in all of Europe, is on our agenda. It was absolutely gorgeous and well-deserving of this title. The tower was designed so well that it appears balanced and outstanding, located in the heart of Paris. I didn\u0026rsquo;t realize how large the base was, and that there were actually roads under the four corners. It looks astonishing both from afar and up close to the tower. The Eiffel Tower blends seamlessly into the vibe of this city. It\u0026rsquo;s hard to imagine any other city with an Eiffel Tower working out this well.\nArc de Triomphe How can we discuss the Eiffel Tower without mentioning the Arc De Triomphe? The very roundabout I was referring to is so chaotic, with a constant stream of traffic flowing through it, that tourists simply navigate their way across this massive loop. In the midst of the chaos, there lies a flame in the center that seems to burn eternally. The monument itself is adorned with relief sculptures, each telling a tale of major French wars and the heroes who fought in them. Standing atop the Triomphe was an absolutely astonishing experience. Its sheer size is a testament to the remarkable achievements of the French throughout history, naturally inspiring awe in those who visit.\nCity night bus tour Parking in the center of Paris was such a painful experience. It was either too expensive or too hard to find a spot. However, after we parked underground at the Louvre, the moment we emerged, I was amazed by how spectacular the entire Louvre building clusters were. It also happened to be the golden hour, during which the sunshine directly shone on the front of the museum. The golden hue added another layer of mystery and prestige to this world-renowned museum.\nWe came here on the first day for a tour bus ride around all the major attractions. It was astonishing to see the night view of the city, including the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. I mean, it was so impressively beautiful that I was left speechless when I saw them again at sunset and night.\nLouvre Museum We came to the Louvre Museum for the actual visit inside the second day morning. Taking a direct metro from our hotel, we arrived at the pyramid at no time. The line was long and luckily we had a reserved timely entry which allowed us to come in without wasting time on the line.\nMy first impression of the museum was how modern it was despite the outside historical looking. The glasses pyramid and inside decoration really makes it looks unique with a combination of both ancient artifacts and modern presentation design.\nMona Lisa We headed directly to Mona Lisa when we entered, which was probably the most famous paint in the world by Da Vinci. It surprised me when the paint was just presented within the same room with other paints which I thoguht was going to be a huge room dedicated to this single one. It actually feels surreal and magical when I stared at the eyes of Mona Lisa. I can actually feel like she gradually became smilling to me.\nThen we went to multiple famous paints with an audio guide we bought at the entrence. The audio was nice because they had a Chinese option but was not that interesting in terms of the storytelling.\nWinged Victory of Samothrace The most unforgettable aspect of the entire museum for me was undoubtedly the Winged Victory of Samothrace. I\u0026rsquo;ve seen pictures of this female figure numerous times, but I never realized that she is actually mounted on the front part of a ship. This element surprisingly imbues the entire sculpture with an incredible sense of dynamism. It infuses the whole sculpture with power. Suddenly, the meaning of \u0026lsquo;Victory\u0026rsquo; in this context became clear to me. It\u0026rsquo;s akin to the Chinese phrase \u0026lsquo;乘风破浪,\u0026rsquo; which means \u0026lsquo;riding the wind and breaking the waves.\u0026rsquo;\nPanthéon This may not be a well-known tourist destination, but my desire to visit was driven by my interest in Rousseau. It\u0026rsquo;s a national monument where many renowned French individuals are interred. This place serves as a wonderful tribute to those historical heroes who made significant contributions not just to France, but to all of humanity.\nBefore descending to the subterranean area where the tombs are located, we ascended to the panorama, which provided us with a breathtaking view of the entire Parisian urban landscape. The day was simply incredible, with favorable weather and stunning views surrounding us.\nFollowing that, we ventured into the underground. The first tomb we encountered was that of the philosopher Voltaire, with whom I am not very familiar. He is one of the first two individuals buried here, along with Rousseau. Intriguingly, Rousseau\u0026rsquo;s coffin was adorned with a torch, presumably symbolizing the enlightenment he brought to the world. Overall, it was an incredible experience seeing the final resting place of the philosopher I\u0026rsquo;ve been studying all semester.\nAnother renowned French figure I encountered here was quite surprising - Aime Cesaire. I had the opportunity to read a piece of his work on Negritude during my last semester and was intrigued by his ideas, particularly his proposal that European civilizations are savage due to their history of colonialism. I felt both excited and honored to visit the tomb of an author whose work I had previously read, and to have the opportunity to admire it.\nSainte-Chapelle This cathedral has the most extensive stained glass collection in the world, and it was simply amazing. The entire grand upper level was covered by that beautiful glass that leaves people in awe. It\u0026rsquo;s just that I don\u0026rsquo;t believe those beautiful stories depicted on the glass anymore.\nI had a fantastic two-day journey in Paris. The city provoked both love and frustration in me simultaneously. Initially, driving in the city was a source of irritation, but gradually, I found myself falling in love with it, thanks to its historical wonders and rich history. I am eager to return.\n","date":"August 7, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-08-07-paris/","section":"Posts","summary":"It\u0026rsquo;s finally time for my LE EPIC Europe road trip.","title":"Paris"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/metropolises/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Metropolises"},{"content":"I thought I would never like this city again.\nIt was quite random that I decided to visit one of my friends in San Francisco just a week before the trip. When I realized I had many credit card points that were depreciating over time, I decided to use them on flights. This allowed me to meet some old friends and explore new places basically for free.\nDay 0: Arrival I set off on Friday afternoon and, after one layover in Atlanta, arrived at SFO around 8:30pm, during the best time of the golden hours. The view from the plane was phenomenal as the sky split into multiple color layers. I even saw distinctive geological features like mountains and lakes. The shades of the sun made every second a piece of art.\nThen I took the BART train to Millbrae, which is just a few minutes away from the airport and where my friend lives. It\u0026rsquo;s a quite pleasant suburb, filled with numerous Chinese and generally Asian restaurants and businesses, all with signage in Chinese. Every time I visit California, I always experience a surreal feeling as if I might be in China.\nDay 1: City Walk It was a beautiful sunny day and according to my friend, SF is like this all year long, which actually becomes really boring if it\u0026rsquo;s the same good weather every day for the whole year. But at least for me, as a two-day tourist, I never had a moment not praising the SF weather. It is the perfect temperature with enough sunlight but dry and chilled ocean wind. We walked around 10 miles but I didn\u0026rsquo;t even break a sweat.\nFinancial District We first took the BART train back to the downtown SF area. Walking around the blocks, the city looked much nicer than the last time I came when it was dirty and smelly everywhere probably just because I came across a different area this time. The financial district is quite clean, surrounded by many skyscrapers. The unique pyramid-shaped TransAmerica building was definitely the most eye-catching one.\nChina Town I\u0026rsquo;ve never really had a good impression of Chinatown because it always seemed to represent an outdated, century-old Chinese neighborhood. Things can be deceiving and people are not always pleasant. However, this particular Chinatown was lively, just like the one depicted in the latest Minions movie. We happened to encounter a food-selling event organized by high school students on the Chinatown street. I could feel the vibrant 热闹 atmosphere, which made me feel at home.\nAfter wandering around a few blocks within Chinatown, I had lunch with my friend and another friend who had traveled all the way from Mountain View. It was nice catching up with both of them at a decent Chinese restaurant called House of Nanking, where a scene from the latest Matrix movie was filmed. It was amusing when I tried to order 梅菜扣肉 from the menu. The chef gave me a confused look, then decided to order for us, and we agreed.\nVery quickly, a few really nice dishes arrived. They were all dishes I had never had back in China, but they looked and tasted very authentic. Although my roommate from Nanjing said he had never tried any of those dishes either, the food was still very nice.\nGolden Gate Park While the name of Golden Gate Park may sound deceiving, as you cannot actually see the Golden Gate Bridge from the park, it is a vast park with plentiful meadows and recreational areas.\nAs we walked across the expansive green lawns, the atmosphere was amazing; people were all having fun. It resembled a college campus or Duke Gardens on weekends.\nAfter that, my friend introduced me to a new sport called disc golf, which involves using frisbee discs to play a game similar to golf. It was actually really fun for me, even as a first-timer. I had a lot of fun just throwing the disc far away from the actual target and eventually hitting the target basket after countless rounds. I would love to play more disc golf when I return to Durham.\nDay 2: Bay Walk Broadway along the coast I\u0026rsquo;ve always wanted to visit the ocean while in SF, and today was the day. We took the BART to the usual stop and walked a few blocks until we reached the coastal Broadway. It was beautiful and impressive. I saw Treasure Island and the Bay Bridge from the Pier. The Bay Bridge was even more impressive than I had imagined, as I was only familiar with the Golden Gate Bridge.\nExploratorium Museum This was listed as a top 5 attraction on TripAdvisor, but honestly, it seemed overrated. The museum is situated by the bay and features many interesting interactive exhibits about human senses, such as vision. I enjoyed interacting with some of the devices and learned about a few fascinating psychological effects. However, the place was crowded with kids. Admittedly, I believe it\u0026rsquo;s intended to be an educational museum for children. Anyway, we had a good time walking around and checking out the small observatory deck overlooking the bay.\nOn the way back, we walked to the end of one of the piers, which offered an amazing view of the city skyline. It was incredibly pleasant, with no fog, just a chilled breeze and great sunshine.\nOn the way back on the BART train, I was really amazed by the houses in the SF area. They were so compact, just like those math problems of performing an integral on a function graph.\nMeeting another old friend It was by chance that this friend was also in the same area as I was. He was seeing off his family who were taking a flight back to China after touring America, while I was just randomly here, on my way back to Durham. We hadn\u0026rsquo;t seen each other for a year and it was great to catch up again, even though it was a brief two-hour meeting over a light dinner. I guess 一见如故 could best describe my emotions at that time.\nI am really glad I made this random decision to come to SF for a weekend. It again made me realize the importance of friends and the importance of catching up. I gain a lot of happiness and positivity from my friends and I cannot thank them enough for what they have done for me. I wish one day I could come back to the Bay Area and catch up with the lovely people here again.\n","date":"July 23, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-07-23-san-francisco/","section":"Posts","summary":"I thought I would never like this city again.","title":"San Francisco"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/hiking/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"hiking"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/national-parks/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"National Parks"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/nature/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"nature"},{"content":"Glasses lost in a beautiful lake, phone fallen from the Rocky Mountain high.\nYes, I lost my glasses and broke my phone in this one park. I kept telling people how happy I was after so many incidents, and I truly meant it. Unlike previous national park adventures, we had much more time to explore this particular park and simply hike within, feeling closer to nature.\nDay 0: Arrival Flight Delay\nI planned this trip three months ago after returning from Utah National Parks and completely falling in love with national parks. We departed on the Friday night of the July 4th weekend and encountered our first incident when our flight was delayed due to weather. Additionally, my friend\u0026rsquo;s flight from Arizona was cancelled. Fortunately, we all safely arrived at the Denver airport, albeit three hours behind schedule.\nThe rainstorm was terrible and almost ruined our trip, but it also provided some great views of the sky after it stopped raining, especially during sunset. Looking out from my window, the entire sky turned pink and then transformed into a beautiful golden color when we landed.\nDriving to the park\nIt seemed like all flights of the day were delayed until late night, so we had a couple of hours to wait to get our rental car. After that, we set off to the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park around 11pm. The road was tricky with minimal visibility for a while. The fog was so strong that we could not see anything even 10 feet away.\nLuckily, we arrived at our Airbnb near the park entrance in Grand Lake around 2 am. It was a small but cozy cabin with a fire pit, which we used every night after that.\nDay 1: Driving through the whole park Grand Lake We set off on our journey after a night of inadequate sleep but excited minds. While stopping by the coffee shop on the way, we had a chance to check out the Grand Lake. It was my first time seeing clouds so close to the lake, and it was quite poetic with the clouds flowing, boats floating, and people talking.\nAlpine Visitor Center \u0026amp; Alpine Ridge Trail It is the highest visitor center in the US, with an elevation of 11,796 ft. We had a short hike up to an overlook with a panoramic view of the Rockies. Even though it was only a 20-minute hike, I haven\u0026rsquo;t experienced this kind of reaction to high altitude in a long time. The trail mostly consisted of going uphill, which was quite steep and had mostly stairs. I had to breathe heavily and take multiple breaks due to the high elevation. However, the view was always amazing and definitely worth it.\nTrail Ridge Road Corresponding to the highest visitor center, the road we were driving on in the park is the highest paved road in the US. We stopped at quite a few turnouts just to appreciate the beauty of the Rockies, the snow, the wildlife, and the sky.\nGem Lake Trail This is the first actual hike we did in the park. It is located in Estes Park, which is a town near the east entrance of the park. The town is similar to any other popular tourist town near national parks, with many food options and clothing stores. Driving through the town, we arrived at the Gem Lake trailhead, which was already full for parking. We parked along the road and walked up to the trailhead, which only took a few minutes.\nIt was a decent hike with characteristics shared by all Rockies hikes: uphill sections followed by downhill sections on the return. I honestly prefer this kind of hike because we tackle the hardest part first, then get to see the rewarding views from the top, and finally return relatively easily.\nWhen we arrived at the lake, I couldn\u0026rsquo;t help but take off my shoes and go into the water. It was not as clear as I had thought, but the view and reflection of the sky and clouds were amazing.\nKayaking After the hike, we headed over to explore Estes Park a bit, eating ice creams and buying some souvenirs. We then headed to a lake near Estes Park for kayaking. It was quite funny because we had to wait for a while before getting on the boat due to a heavy thunderstorm. Once we got onboard the boat and started kayaking towards the further end, the weather drastically changed again. I heard the staff on board making those warning sounds and asking us to immediately turn back.\nIt was a bit disappointing not to have a chance to hit my friend\u0026rsquo;s boat, but it was nice to have a free 10-minute experience before the thunderstorm hit heavily.\nDay 2: Truly amazing lake hikes The weather was still amazing today. We passed through the Continental Divide, which I just learned about in my geology class but have already forgotten. Initially, we stopped by this place to use the restrooms, which are located on both sides of the Continental Divide. We joked that this time we pee in the Atlantic, and next time we pee in the Pacific (which we actually did the following day lol).\nBierstadt Lake Trail This was definitely an underrated trail. As mentioned, the elevation gain was brutal when climbing uphill, followed by a flat period, and then we reached the amazing lake. I happened to find out about this lake on AllTrails only because it fit our schedule of around 2 hours. I never thought this randomly picked trail would be so astonishing. On the way up, there were countless overlooks offering unobstructed views of the snow peaks, which we also planned to hike later today.\nWhen we arrived at the lake, it was peaceful, poetic, and simply amazing. There were very few people around, and we sat on a rock, appreciating the tranquility and beauty, despite the abundance of mosquitoes.\nWe then realized that the trails in this area are all interconnected, which means we can walk a few miles to our next lake destination instead of taking the shuttle bus we had originally planned. So, we switched our trail. Instead of retracing our steps, we decided to walk the lake loop trail and then hike another trail that would lead us directly to the Bear Lake area.\nBear Lake Trail It was a pretty easy hike from Bierstadt Lake to Bear Lake, which is the most famous and accessible lake in the park in my knowledge. After seeing the amazing view of Bierstadt lake, the view of Bear lake is overshadowed. It is still an amazing lake view but just not as good as the previous one.\nOne surprising thing was that we see a deer from only 10 feet away eating in the woods. It was my first time to be this close to a deer and it is beautiful.\nNymph, Dream, and Emerald Lake Trail It was quite a strenuous hike because we had already hiked more than 7 miles today. As always, the trail to the lake was all uphill. The elevation of the lake was truly remarkable. The first lake was okay, but the second lake was breathtaking, with a closer view of the snow-covered mountains in the background. And then there was Emerald Lake, which was absolutely sensational. It was situated right next to the snow and beneath the peak, making it irresistible for me to jump in. However, I ended up losing my glasses in the process, and the water was so cold that I could hardly breathe. This reminded me of a previous experience swimming in the sliding rock in Asheville.\nWhen people asked me how it was, I replied, \u0026ldquo;It wasn\u0026rsquo;t cold at all. But, unfortunately, I lost my glasses.\u0026rdquo; I vaguely remember people laughing at me, but I was too focused on the beauty of the lake and the water. I swam towards the center for a little while, but soon realized I wasn\u0026rsquo;t strong enough to swim across the entire lake. After about five minutes, I swam back, taking the opportunity to simply lie on the lake and appreciate the incredible natural wonders surrounding me. It was an amazing feeling that I will never forget, and it left me longing for more experiences like it in my life.\nEmerald Lake is truly amazing, and it was my great pleasure to leave something here in this natural wonder at 14,000 ft.\nLake Haiyaha I know I have said that multiple times but Lake Haiyaha is also my favouite lake with a unique turquoise color. And the hike was brutal as well. My firend was too tired to go so I decided to solo hike this 4.4 mile hike. This was my first solo hike and it turned out to be great choice or I would miss this once in a life time lake. Of course, with the helf of my firend\u0026rsquo;s glasses which restored half of my visibility.\nI sat on a rock by the lake for a long time because it was simply breathtaking, and I didn\u0026rsquo;t want to leave early. Despite the mosquito bites, I watched as the sunshine played hide and seek behind the clouds, causing the lake to showcase a mesmerizing array of colors, ranging from vibrant turquoise blue to tranquil turquoise.\nNymph Lake on the way back And as I made my way back to the parking lot, the sun began to descend and the wind gradually calmed, resulting in a serene stillness on the surface of the lake. By the time I arrived at the first Nymph Lake, which I had previously rated as just okay, it had transformed into something truly breathtaking. The lake now boasted a flawless reflection of the sky, mountains, and trees, creating a scene of utter magnificence.\nBlind man ordering food\nDay 3: A strenuous hike - Sky Pond We only had one hike on today\u0026rsquo;s agenda, which has been proven correct because we were all exhausted after this more than 6-hour hike. That being said, the views were amazing not only at the top and the lake but also everywhere on our route, with so many waterfalls, creeks, and wildlife accompanying us.\nHiking to the pond The first part, of course, consists of multiple sections of uphill climbs with a few easy flat trail sections until we reached the Loch, which is the first lake on our trail.\nEver since the first lake, the route has shown us other distinctive views, mostly covered in snow. Not long after, we found ourselves walking on snow and slipping countless times, indicating that we are now reaching a higher elevation, even though the temperature was not particularly cold.\nThe most challenging route begins at the waterfall that leads to the Lake of Glass. We were literally walking on snow-covered slopes, following a waterfall to climb. Yes, a waterfall to climb. I got myself wet and was barely able to look down because it was quite scary to realize I was climbing a waterfall, and it was all surrounded by snow.\nThe following photo shows the waterfall we were about to climb. And after that, everything becomes easier, \u0026ldquo;柳暗花明又一村\u0026rdquo; (a Chinese idiom meaning \u0026ldquo;after hardships, comes relief\u0026rdquo;). We arrived at the Lake of Glass, which is just as beautiful as our final destination, Sky Pond, located right behind this lake.\nHowever, I was too excited to see the final lake and didn\u0026rsquo;t have the mindset to appreciate the current one. So, I decided to speed up even more and reach that dreamy Sky Pond. There were only two sections covered in snow left, and we reached the Sky Pond in no time.\nLast view to reach to Sky Pond.\nAnd here we are at Sky Pond! You may say it looks exactly like those previous lakes, and I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t say I disagree with that. But I also believe that every lake offers distinctive views when I am physically standing there. The altitude, the water, the peak, the route, and the emotions are all different. These things combined make each of my hikes unique and unforgettable. Apart from that, these lakes are just so gorgeous, and I would love to have multiple chances to appreciate their beauty even they may share similar traits.\nSwimming in the pond I was excited as hell. However, I also just realized that I hadn\u0026rsquo;t eaten anything all day except for 5 mandarins. Nevertheless, I was determined to swim in the lake. Then it dawned on me that I had forgotten to bring any backup shirts and I didn\u0026rsquo;t have any shorts either. So, I decided to take off my long pants and walked into the freezing water wearing only my underwear. I moved slowly, trying to find my footing on the slippery rocks beneath the water. It was quite challenging as the water was constantly moving. I ended up falling off a few times, resulting in my entire top getting wet. But eventually, I managed to climb onto the rock I had initially set my sights on.\nThen I took off my shirt and had my friend throw me my coat to keep warm. I lay down on the rock, quietly appreciating the astonishing view in front of me. Meanwhile, I placed my wet shirt on the rock, hoping it would dry a bit.\nAfter that, I saw people from a distance starting to dive into the lake, and everyone, including me, was cheering for them. I knew it was my time to try now. I was kind of afraid because I could see the rock clearly under the water, which meant it wasn\u0026rsquo;t deep enough to dive into. So, I slowly got back into the water to test it out myself and found an area with a reasonable depth.\nOf course, I was super cold the whole time and could barely breathe. After getting on the rock again, I stayed until my body regained warmth and then took off my clothes to dive in this time. I was super, super, super excited. It was such a pleasure to jump into this forbidden land.\nHiking back The way back was even more brutal, although it was mostly downhill. We had to climb down waterfalls and deal with slippery snow. It was just as dangerous as Angels Landing in Zion National Park. This time, not only did I get wet, but my pants got muddy too. Additionally, I felt extremely tired, even though I didn\u0026rsquo;t walk as much as I did yesterday when I achieved my personal record of 30k steps and 160 floors elevation gain. It might be because I didn\u0026rsquo;t eat anything today and swam three times separately, which requires a lot of calories to regain body heat. In a nutshell, the way back was much longer subjectively to me and much more tiring. The moment we arrived at the final destination trailhead at Glacier Gorge, I was so relieved and so happy for what I have achieved today.\nDay 4: Relax and departure Today was a relaxed day. We set off pretty late and drove through the Trail Ridge Road again to stop at Alpine Center to get some final souvenirs and then drive across the park.\nToll Memorial Trail We did one short 30-minute trail called Toll Memorial Trail right on the Trail Ridge Road. It offered a panoramic view of the Rockies, and the view was simply amazing.\nAnd then, I found myself perched upon a rock near a petite cliff. I remained there for a while, simply basking in the breathtaking vistas that surrounded me. The clouds swiftly traversed the sky, allowing beams of sunlight to filter through their ethereal forms. I could distinctly observe patches of the earth illuminated by this celestial radiance, while others lay cloaked in shadow. The interplay of light and darkness danced harmoniously, a mesmerizing spectacle orchestrated by the sun and the clouds. It was a sight of sheer beauty. Moreover, being situated at an altitude exceeding 15,000 feet, the wind roared with such intensity that it drowned out all other sounds. Nature seemed to be whispering to me, as if attempting to convey a profound message.\nBy the time I got up, my phone slipped out of my pocket which I heard a sound that made me certain that my phone is broken. I was quite happy for no reason since I have a readlly old phone either way and Rockies was not a bad place to lose something. Then I walked down the rock and got my broke phone with a smashed screen. It was still working perfectly to my surprise.\nI then decided to pick up a new phone on the way back to Denver which was very convenient. Finally, I have a decent phone to take pictures and don\u0026rsquo;t need to ask people to take photos for me anymore. (Thanks to everyone who took countless photos of me)\nDeparture from DEN airport We encountered a rainstorm again at the airport, and our flight got delayed. This was also the first time I saw a rainstorm and lightning while I was on the plane at the taxiway. Luckily, we took off after a while of waiting on the taxiway and arrived back in \u0026ldquo;shitty\u0026rdquo; Durham around 2 am.\nOverall, it was an amazing trip with so many unexpected surprises: flight delays, losing my glasses, breaking my phone, hiking too much, and not eating enough. But everything was so worth it. The weather at the park was perfect, and I believe it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would definitely come again to explore more of the park, as well as visit the favorite state of my favorite singer, John Denver, with his song \u0026ldquo;Rocky Mountain High.\u0026rdquo;\n","date":"July 7, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-07-04-rocky-mountain-national-park/","section":"Posts","summary":"Glasses lost in a beautiful lake, phone fallen from the Rocky Mountain high.","title":"Rocky Mountain National Park"},{"content":"It was great to visit DC again which is definitely one of my favourite cities in the US.\nWhy came to DC again It was just a short two day stay at DC since I needed to get a visa for Europe trip in the coming August. Originally I planned to get a Franch visa from Atlanta which was also a city I really wanted to explore, but there was no available appointments in an early date. Also because my friend in China could not get an appoinment for France. Therefore, we decided to get a visa from Czche Republic. It sounds really random and it did. There were very few documents online on how to apply a Czche visa but we managed to prepare everything ready based on the official website.\nRoosevalt Island It was a random idea when we drove through DC. My friend saw the sign and asked me if I wanted to go. I said hell yeah. Then we just made a swift turn and got on the island. It was a small island but with a nice monument about this great US president. When we hiked to the overlook, I realize I\u0026rsquo;ve been here, but from a different angle. We were at a waterfront park with a view to the Watergate. And now I can see both the park and the Watergate. It felt amazing when you came to the same place you\u0026rsquo;ve been to before. It\u0026rsquo;s like 故地重游.\nGreat Falls It was great to visit DC again because this time I have friends here to visit. My friend picked me up from the Amtrak train station at Alexandria. Why did I take a train? Because I wanted to try how was the US Amtrak system. And the answer is that it is pretty bad and I don\u0026rsquo;t intend to take the train again unless optionless. It really surprised me when I realized the train took much longer than driving.\nAfter my friend picked me up, we drove to Great Falls which is on the border of Maryland and Virgina and is one of the favourite spot of my friend. It turned out to be a solid option even just for a 2 hour stay. The waterfall was amazing because it was unlike any of the waterfalls I saw before. Great Falls is a cluster of multiple streams of water falls. They twist and go through each other which even gave me a feeling of 壶口瀑布.\nIn addition, we were able to climb through the rock scrambles across the river and falls. My friend took me to a top rock locating in the middle of the falls which offered us a great view of everything. I simply just lied down on the rock, thinking that I would be able to stay here for a whole day without moving, just listening to the waterfalls and feel the wind breeze.\nThis is a spot I want to visit again. It was quiet and I feel personal with the nature lying on those rocks.\nCatch up with another old friend Last time I came to DC, I visited a friend who was from the same high school as I was. We are never that close, but we happended to have seen each other two times in the US. We had a great authentic Chinese food and then I spent my time hanging out with him and his friends and most importantly his cats. I just could not resist the charms of any cats.\nAnyway, it was great coming back. DC always impresses me even this time was covered by the smoke due to the Canadian fire. The city was so organized, clean and peaceful. Also it was great to catch up with friends which I call 缘分. Looking forward to my next visit in DC.\n","date":"June 30, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-06-30-washington-dc-again/","section":"Posts","summary":"It was great to visit DC again which is definitely one of my favourite cities in the US.","title":"Washington DC Again"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/island/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"island"},{"content":"A pretty cool city.\nDrive to SLC We set off quite earlier in the morning since we had a 6-hour drive ahead of us. To our surprise, we had pumped up the tire a couple of days ago due to a low tire pressure warning, and it unexpectedly became a problem when we drove from a high elevation to a low elevation area. When we arrived in Salt Lake City, the tire pressure was extremely high, around 45 psi, which I believe could have been dangerous. Fortunately, we pulled over and released the pressure. Anyway, it was a fun lesson learned about cars.\nAntelope Island State Park We had one stop before actually getting into the city: Antelope Island State Park, which is located at the famous Great Salt Lake. I was really looking forward to seeing the lake because I had never seen a salt lake before. However, it wasn\u0026rsquo;t as special as I expected. To be honest, the lake smelled somewhat like a toilet, which was rather off-putting. With the high summer temperatures, the lake evaporated, emitting a distinctive smell that kept people away from the shore. Despite this, I saw a few brave souls swimming.\nBut we also got a chance to see a lot of bison on the island. It was interesting that bison are abundant in this greater area and you would never find them in such numbers in any other parts of the world.\nUnfortunately, the weather was not perfect. It kept fluctuating between sunny and cloudy, with bouts of heavy rain. We managed to hike a little bit and made it to the peak of the island. Compared to the rest of our trip, the view was average, but still worth the visit. One thing I learned from this experience is that there\u0026rsquo;s not a significant difference between normal lakes and salt lakes.\nSalt Lake City The city, founded by Mormon pioneers, was quite interesting. I\u0026rsquo;ve always been intrigued by this somewhat mysterious religion. I only just realized that the full name is \u0026lsquo;The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,\u0026rsquo; which seemed odd to me. As a Christian, I found it quite confusing to understand their practices and beliefs, which seem somewhat aligned with, but not quite the same as, traditional Christianity.\nEnsign Peak Regardless, the city was quite pleasant, though much smaller than I anticipated, especially the skyline. We visited Ensign Peak, which was a short climbing trail leading to an overlook of the entire Salt Lake City area. Once again, we weren\u0026rsquo;t blessed with the best weather, but it was still quite amazing to watch the clouds continually shift and the sunlight pierce through them.\nFirst time seeing a double rainbow!\nUtah State Capitol This is a beautiful building with a lot of resemblance of the US capitol. It provided free inside tour by 3pm but unfortunately we were too late for that.\nDeparture After dropping my friend off at the airport first, I just realized we forgot to refuel the car. So I started turning around the airport desparately trying siri to navigate me to a closest gas station. On the way, it started raining again and I see a lot of more rainbows again, which was very delightful for me.\nSummary The city, steeped in a rich history and fascinating religious heritage, is nestled amidst an abundance of national parks and natural wonders. However, when considering the city in isolation, I don\u0026rsquo;t envision myself returning for another visit.\n","date":"June 19, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-06-19-salt-lake-city/","section":"Posts","summary":"A pretty cool city.","title":"Salt Lake City"},{"content":"A distinctive national park with so many unique natural wonders offered.\nBisons! I wanted to mention this first because it was probably the most unique experience that Yellowstone offered me. We saw countless bison on the road, in the meadows, in the river, and right next to our car. (To be honest they are really ungly but worth seeing)\nDay 0 Driving to the park After a day spent at Grand Teton National Park, we began our drive to Yellowstone in the late afternoon. We entered the park through the south entrance and were immediately captivated by the breathtaking scenery along the road.\nOld Faithful Gesyer It is one of the most famous attractions within the park and we didn\u0026rsquo;t plan to visit here during our first day. However, we realize the gesyer was actually on our route back to the airbnb so why not visiting. It turned out we were only 30 minutes away from the eruption which is pretty lucky.\nWe sat around the geyser, patiently waiting for its grand eruption. Initially, we noticed the smoke increasing and the geyser becoming more active. After a few minutes, there was a splash a few meters high, and I mistakenly thought that was the extent of it. However, to my surprise, the geyser began a full eruption, consistently shooting water more than 10 meters high for several minutes. It was truly stunning, especially considering it is a completely natural phenomenon. The geyser\u0026rsquo;s performance surpassed that of any artificial fountain in terms of both power and beauty.\nIt dawned on me that the name \u0026ldquo;Old Faithful\u0026rdquo; might originate from this very characteristic. To witness the true power of the geyser, one must have faith and exhibit patience. By maintaining faith in this geyser, it rewards you with an invaluable experience in return.\nSunset We happened to witness the sunset as we drove out of the park, and it was truly breathtaking. The mingling of the geyser smoke and the clouds made it difficult to distinguish between them. Coupled with the reddish hue of the sun, I knew this was going to be a once-in-a-lifetime sunset. It was just so poetic.\nAfter having dinner, we embarked on our journey to our Airbnb in Big Sky, which was 60 miles away and approximately a one-hour drive. I must admit that I underestimated the fatigue and energy required for such a remote drive. The realization hit me that I would need to repeat this commute for the next three days\u0026hellip;\nDay 1 Norris Geyser Basin It took us two hours to reach the first basin we planned to visit from Big Sky. It was a remarkable sight, as I had never seen so many geysers clustered together in a pool-like area before. The plumes of smoke rising from numerous spots created an otherworldly atmosphere, making me feel like I was on Mars rather than Earth.\nWhat made it even more fascinating was that each basin had its own distinct colors and characteristics. Witnessing the diverse range of geological wonders showcased by nature was truly awe-inspiring. It was truly amazing for me to see what nature can do.\nMammoth Hot Springs This particular geyser is unique, featuring a completely different style from the others we\u0026rsquo;ve encountered. Although I never had a curious mind for learning about the formation of such natural phenomena, its appearance was truly stunning. The geyser\u0026rsquo;s pure whiteness and stair-like shape added to its captivating allure.\nGrand Canyon of Yellowstone Yes, there is also a Grand Canyon inside Yellowstone National Park. While it may not be as vast in scale as the real Grand Canyon, it is equally stunning.\nOne thing that distinguishes this Grand Canyon is the presence of captivating waterfalls. Unlike the real Grand Canyon, these waterfalls offer a unique and mesmerizing experience. In fact, visitors can even walk to the very edge of the waterfall, witnessing the precise point where water cascades into the air.\nDay 2 Today\u0026rsquo;s weather was not great as we encountered constant rains all days until late afternoon. However, it didn\u0026rsquo;t stop us from apprecitaing the park to its full extent.\nBiscuit Basin Geyser Even though there are many similar color/style basins we saw, these are defintely the most capitivating ones.\nMud Volcano Grand Prismatic Spring This is the most famous spring in the park and is always prominently featured in all pictures related to Yellowstone. The spring is so immense and displays such a diverse range of colors that I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t have believed it was real if I hadn\u0026rsquo;t seen it with my own eyes. Just simply amazing and speechless.\nOld Faithful again Luckily again, we discovered that we desperately needed some food and the closest store was near Old Faithful. As luck would have it, we also managed to catch the next eruption of Old Faithful within just half an hour. We were thrilled to decide to visit again. This time, the experience was even more amazing with the sighting of a brave bison so close to the people.\nAdditionally, this served as our official final stop in Yellowstone, marking a perfect conclusion to our trip.\nThis was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I couldn’t stop thinking about showing all of this to my parents after I graduate, especially to my dad, who is a geologist.\n","date":"June 18, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-06-18-yellowstone-national-park/","section":"Posts","summary":"A distinctive national park with so many unique natural wonders offered.","title":"Yellowstone National Park"},{"content":"Probably the most underrating national park i\u0026rsquo;ve been to.\nFrom Salt Lake City We arrived in SLC one day prior and stayed at a cheap Airbnb along I-95. The next morning, we set off early with a 10-hour drive ahead of us for the entire day.\nWe entered Idaho after leaving Utah, and it was a breathtaking state with stunning scenery. The drive was reminiscent of the \u0026ldquo;Windows XP wallpaper\u0026rdquo; with vast, endless green meadows and hillsides surrounding us. I couldn\u0026rsquo;t help but exclaim \u0026ldquo;this is beautiful\u0026rdquo; countless times throughout the journey.\nGrand Teton National Park After a 5-hour drive, we reached Grand Teton National Park. The weather was constantly changing throughout our visit. It was pouring rain when we arrived at our first destination, the Chapel of Transfiguration. However, soon after, the sky started to clear up.\nChapel of Transfiguration Jenny Lake As I walked along Jenny Lake, it felt like I had been transported to Switzerland, surrounded by majestic mountains, serene lakes, and picturesque meadows. If it hadn\u0026rsquo;t been cold, I would have been tempted to dive into the crystal-clear water, which reflected the scenery like a mirror.\nChapel of Transfiguration after rain When we returned to revisit the chapel with the sunny weather, it presented us with an entirely different scene. I finally understood why it is considered the most stunning church in America. The beauty of the surroundings was simply awe-inspiring.\nHistoric Mormon Barn It is also known as the most beautiful barn in the US, and rightfully so. The backdrop of snow-capped mountains and surreal clouds made the scene absolutely breathtaking. Trust me, the actual view is ten times more spectacular than this plain photograph.\nMoose! It was just a short trail along the river, but it left a lasting impression on me as I had a close encounter with a moose. It was my first time seeing one in person. The moose was drinking water in the river while we stood on the other side, watching in awe. For him, it seemed as if our presence as humans didn\u0026rsquo;t even exist in his world.\nApart from that, the view with the snow-covered mountains and clouds was simply breathtaking. The reflection in the river left me speechless.\nSome Overlooks We made several stops at different overlooks both within and outside the national park. Despite each one offering the same breathtaking view of the Grand Teton mountain, every stop remained astonishing in its own way.\nYes I really wanted to jump into the lake.\nAfter exploring all the overlooks, we continued our journey and seamlessly entered Yellowstone National Park. Interestingly, we didn\u0026rsquo;t even notice the sign indicating that we were leaving Grand Teton National Park, suggesting that the two parks may share a border.\nSummary Overall, it is an incredible national park that I would aptly describe as a \u0026ldquo;little Switzerland.\u0026rdquo; Half a day is perfect for a visit, especially if you prefer to avoid strenuous hikes. Personally, I would love to return and embark on some real hikes, either exploring the stunning lake clusters or climbing up the Grand Teton Mountains.\nGrand Teton NP is just as amazing as Yellowstone.\n","date":"June 16, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-06-16-grand-teton-national-park/","section":"Posts","summary":"Probably the most underrating national park i\u0026rsquo;ve been to.","title":"Grand Teton National Park"},{"content":"This is the first American wedding I\u0026rsquo;ve ever attended.\nInterestingly, it\u0026rsquo;s also the first wedding of my friends that I\u0026rsquo;ve been to, which means it doesn\u0026rsquo;t include previous weddings of my parents\u0026rsquo; friends or my somewhat unfamiliar relatives. Coincidentally, today is also my cousin\u0026rsquo;s wedding in China. Regardless of the location, I can sense the joy emanating from both couples. It really makes me realize that happiness and love are contagious, transcending time, space, and everything else.\nMy cousin is probably the only one I was particularly close to while growing up. I definitely regret not being able to attend her wedding in China, so I ended up preparing a short video for her instead. As I spoke those heartfelt words during the video shoot, I realized the depth of our family bonds, even though we haven\u0026rsquo;t seen each other for an extended period. From the bottom of my heart, I wish them nothing but the absolute best. When I looked at the photos of her wedding sent by my dad, I could feel the same excitement and joy as if I were standing there with the couples on stage. It was a life-changing moment for them, but also a significant encouragement for all their family and friends. Every wedding tells a story about love, a love that endures forever. It\u0026rsquo;s these moments where love truly shines in our world.\nToday, I attended my friend Andy\u0026rsquo;s wedding. It\u0026rsquo;s been a while since I last dressed up for such an occasion. Dressing up with my friends was a special experience, even though I knew I wasn\u0026rsquo;t the star of the event.\nWhen the ceremony began, you saw so many people came all across the country even the world to be here together witnessing a lovely couple\u0026rsquo;s special moment. It is so heartwarming that people strange to each other all gathered here to celebrate a common thing. I feel how powerful the love is at this moment. Love gathers people here with or without bonds. Besides that, I feel so happy for this lovely couple. As the pastor said, they are a couple that have made tough decisions to submit them to God. I do believe it is God that make their bonds deeper and stronger. They have my best best wishes.\nI don\u0026rsquo;t know why I want to write a blog about this today but I do feel the happiness that motivates me to do so and be positive in my life. I couldn\u0026rsquo;t imagine when would me being on that stage, making that life-changing promise. Anyway it\u0026rsquo;s still very very far to see, it is sweet to even think about it.\n","date":"May 27, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-05-27-a-lovely-event/","section":"Posts","summary":"This is the first American wedding I\u0026rsquo;ve ever attended.","title":"A Lovely Event"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/friends/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"friends"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/life/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Life"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/reflect/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Reflect"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/wedding/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"wedding"},{"content":"A short but wonderful weekend road trip to Hanging Rock State Park and Carowinds amusement park.\nI decided to go on a road trip over a month ago when I realized I hadn\u0026rsquo;t actually hung out with my best roommate, Dan, on such an adventure. Hanging Rock State Park has always been on my bucket list, and I was thrilled to discover that Charlotte Carowinds is also within a reasonable driving distance, as I\u0026rsquo;m a big fan of roller coasters and all the excitement they offer.\nAs it turns out, this week is the perfect time for me to escape from the lonely work environment, where hardly anyone works with me, and enjoy a relaxing road trip.\nDay 1: Hanging Rock State Park It\u0026rsquo;s great to have a car again, even if it\u0026rsquo;s a rental. I picked up the car the night before and set off at 7 AM in the morning to pick up my roommate Dan and his girlfriend. It was a joyful one-and-a-half-hour drive to the park while listening to a mix of Christian music and K-pop.\nUpper Cascades Falls and Rock Garden Trail This trail is a joke. We decided to start with something light, but it turned out to be too easy. The path leading to the waterfall was pleasant, with small storyboards along the way, which I think are meant for kids. We reached the waterfall quickly, and while it was decent, it wasn\u0026rsquo;t very impressive. One reason could be that we didn\u0026rsquo;t exert much effort to get here, so we couldn\u0026rsquo;t fully appreciate the falls. We attempted to go down the waterfall, but it was too wet, and we were also surrounded by countless mosquitoes.\nHanging Rock Trail Then we hit to the hard-core offical trail. It should be one of the most popular trail in the area as it has the name of the park where we did get a chance to see the hanging rock.\nProbably only one thrid of the trail done, I told my firends we are almost there. It turned out there are many many more almost there to do. The climbing phrase was quite strenous with very high elevation gain. But when we reached the top, everything is worth it. There were much more to see besides the hanging rock. To be honest, many rocks were much better than the hanging rock.\nThis time I feel very brave and somehow not that afraid of the height. So I tried to jump on this awesome rock and sit down.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s also a great photo, but when you think about how it was taken, it becomes even greater. I was talking to a braver guy who was on the cliff, and I asked, \u0026ldquo;Do you want a photo from there?\u0026rdquo; He replied, \u0026ldquo;Sure, why not? Do you also want one?\u0026rdquo; I said, \u0026ldquo;Yeah, that would be great!\u0026rdquo;\nI feel a sense of closeness to nature when I step to the edge of the cliff, and in the tranquility of the surroundings, I can even feel my own heartbeat.\nMoores Knob Trail This is the most strenuous trail, but it offers the most astonishing view where you can enjoy a panorama of the entire area, including Pilot Mountain as shown in the photo. However, it is also a very challenging route, as it took us almost 3 hours to complete the entire trail round trip.\nHidden and Window Falls via Indian Creek Trail This was our last trail, and we clearly didn\u0026rsquo;t realize how tired our legs were before embarking on it. Since the trail led to waterfalls, it consistently descended, meaning the return journey involved constant uphill climbing. The waterfalls were more impressive than the first one we visited, but we were too exhausted to fully appreciate their beauty. However, sitting on a random rock and listening to the continuous yet varied sound of the waterfall was truly enjoyable. As I climbed back up, I could feel my legs burning. All in all, it was a satisfying final workout before heading to Charlotte for a delightful dinner.\nDay 2: Charlotte Carowinds Roller coaster rides I remember when I was a kid, I used to be extremely scared of roller coasters. Every time, it was my parents or someone else who would force me to go on the ride. I even experienced mouth inflammation right after one particularly fast ride. However, as I grew up, I no longer felt scared on roller coasters but instead started to enjoy the thrill and anticipation of the weightlessness experienced during the ride. That\u0026rsquo;s why I\u0026rsquo;m here, trying to go on as many roller coaster rides as possible.\nA fun fact about Carowinds in Charlotte is that it is located across two states, North Carolina and South Carolina. In the photo, you can see me standing with one foot in the north and the other in the south. It\u0026rsquo;s a unique experience to straddle the border between two states while enjoying the park.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s also great to see my roommate Dan from being afraid of the rides to take all the challenges.\nOne ride that I would never do again is the wooden roller coaster. When I was on the ride, the car was incredibly bumpy, to the point where I felt a discomfort in my brain and thought that some liquids might even come out.\nHaas F1 Team Headquater! On the way back, I happened to discover that the F1 Haas headquarters were located along the exact route. We didn\u0026rsquo;t even need to make a detour, so I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the entire office was closed because it was Sunday, but the moment I saw the Haas logo on the building, excitement surged through me and I felt a rush of enthusiasm.\n","date":"May 21, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-05-21-hanging-rock-state-park/","section":"Posts","summary":"A short but wonderful weekend road trip to Hanging Rock State Park and Carowinds amusement park.","title":"Hanging Rock \u0026 Charlotte Carowinds"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/formula-1/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Formula 1"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/movie/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"movie"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/movies/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Movies"},{"content":"The best movie about Formula 1 so far that introduces me to a hero.\nI haven\u0026rsquo;t enjoyed a movie this much in a long time. I don\u0026rsquo;t know when it started, but my perception of movies has become more skeptical, especially regarding the authenticity of storylines. I suppose after learning so many brutal truths about humanity through anthropology and political science classes, it has naturally become difficult for me to fully immerse myself in any fictional narratives. A few days ago, I went to see Marvel\u0026rsquo;s Guardians of the Galaxy 3, which was supposed to be enjoyable based on its high rating. However, I constantly found myself questioning the authenticity and rationality of the film and its plot development. The character and story development felt too abrupt and unsupported to be believable or emotionally engaging for me. Although I recognize that it\u0026rsquo;s a superhero movie and perhaps shouldn\u0026rsquo;t be scrutinized too closely, the lack of realism made it hard for me to engage. In short, I\u0026rsquo;m finding it increasingly difficult to enjoy fictional movies.\nYet, this movie has truly been an enjoyable experience for me. But to be fair, it is adapted from not only a true but miraculous story in the history of Formula 1. I have often heard the name Nikki Lauda as a young Formula 1 fan but never had the chance to get to know him. All I knew about him was a vague memory of his death in a race tragedy, which turned out to be untrue. On the contrary, he survived and returned to the grid in just six weeks after suffering severe burns all over his body.\nThis movie provides a genuine insight into the life of a real, courageous, and talented man with an immense understanding of the race and himself. Many of the details portrayed in the movie, such as the burn damage on his face, I initially thought were merely for dramatic effect, but they turned out to be true. His determination and courage were astounding, racing with blood on his face. I think that from now on, he will be my favorite Formula 1 driver of all time.\nAs for the movie itself, it is well-developed, and it was heartwarming to see how Niki\u0026rsquo;s character evolved through multiple storylines. He was born with one goal: to win the Formula 1 World Championship. However, he found love and eventually the happiness everyone craves, but at the same time, it proved detrimental to his unwavering dedication to Formula 1. It was particularly sentimental to me when he had all the flashbacks with his wife while racing in the last, yet most important, race of that season. He decided to stop racing due to the great risks involved in the heavy rain at the Japanese Grand Prix. He was strong enough to restart racing after enduring a six-week recovery experience from hell, but he was also strong enough to give up the most crucial race for the love of his wife and his own life. The championship is important, but the moment he felt the love from his wife and realized how she would feel and suffer from another potential serious injury, he backed off. This is the romance of an \u0026ldquo;ordinary-looking,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fearless\u0026rdquo; man.\nOverall, it is a great movie about a remarkable man in the F1 history.\nHappiness is your biggest enemy. It weakens you. Puts doubts in your mind. Suddenly you have something to lose.\n","date":"May 14, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-05-14-rush-movie-review/","section":"Posts","summary":"The best movie about Formula 1 so far that introduces me to a hero.","title":"Rush Movie Review"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/college/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"college"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/exam/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"exam"},{"content":"明天就是大二最后一场期末考试了，既然没有心情复习就来写写博客吧。\n回顾一下这学期上的四门课。\nDiscrete Math 因为自己并不擅长数学，但是计算机专业要求必须上一门离散数学的纯数学课，我为此从大一就开始苦恼应该如何安排我的课表，直到这一学期我才鼓起勇气来上这门数学课。也算是幸运，课程的难度有了改善，作业量也出乎意料地与往年相比变小了很多。但相对应的，自己从第一次期中考试之后就再也没有了认真努力的学习态度。我总是安慰自己这些晦涩难懂的证明、数论、图论对于我一个志在软件方面的学生来说没有任何实际价值，而事实也确实是如此，毕竟所学的东西从小到大无一例外在考完试的那一刻就全部忘记了。但再想一想，也许学习什么样的知识并不重要，重要的是锻炼自己学习的能力。无论喜欢与否，游有用与否，开心与否，能够掌握知识就是对于自己学习能力和适应能力的最好证明。但是，我确实是失败了。学的知识并不难，但不投入足够的时间也没有办法。\n尽管在这样的消极学习态度下，几次期中考试成绩也都还算可以。朋友送了我一个NASA的钥匙扣，用上面刻印的话来说，就是“Better than average”。但面对明早的期末考试和海量的图论知识，我可能真的要败下阵来了。\n会想和这门课有关的所有记忆，印象最深的竟是和朋友在每个期中考试前的深夜临时抱佛脚发奋图强5小时的时光。我们自嘲，如何如何没救了，也笑对方，如何如何在一些毫不相关的话题上。\n无论如何，总算是结束了这门课。收获也有，但不多。\nMarxism and Society 这节课算是我最喜欢的一门课了，但是如果用评价影视作品的话来说，确实有些高开低走。这里并不是指我的成绩，而是对课程的参与程度。犹记得前半个学期，每次课上都会被全新的概念所震撼，愈来愈认识到马克思笔下的共产主义和当今现实世界里的共产主义有着天壤之别，相对应的，资本主义也早已不是那些西方政治经济哲学著作里所描述的那个样子了。但我所相信的是，阶级斗争和不平等就是人类社会的残酷本质，无论在以前，现在还是未来。任何一个政府，任何所构造出来的意识形态，都是不值得托付一切去相信的。\n后半部分的课程更加侧重通过法国大革命的历史视角来阐释马克思理论里的各种概念。各种时间节点和党派人物名称确实让我晕头转向，再也没有了耳目一新的感觉。教授很厉害，但却是是自己的理解能力存在问题。\n总之我很开心自己能够选这门课，除了教授的观点，从同学的发言中也学到了很多。这一年是我世界观、政治观和人生观改变最大的一段时间，各种读物能够让我不断地打破重塑我原有的观点，这一点上，我是十分开心的。\n我愈加觉得自己是一个独立的观察者个体，而不是混杂在意识形态洪流里的那一滴无差异的水滴了。\nEarth and Climate Science 没有想到，这门课居然是我最喜欢的一门课了。主要是课上所举的例子都是我实实在在去过的地方。当我了解到尼亚加拉瀑布是如何形成的，亚利桑那州的大峡谷是如何演变而来的，板块运动如何决定了夏威夷群岛的地理位置，这种感觉真的很美妙。终于我感觉到自己在学习一些看得到摸得着的知识，关于地球，关于我们的大自然。\nWestern Political Philosophy 这门课太难了，但我确实学到了很多。自己之前从来没有拜读过任何西方哲学经典，而这节课一学期就让我们读完了Plato，Hobbes，Machiavelli，Locke，Rousseau等大家的著作。虽然是囫囵吞枣，却也让我大开眼界。很多他们的政治主张，和他们所在的世代息息相关。同时，这些主张在历史的长河之中依旧熠熠闪耀至今，着实是人类思想的掌上明珠。这门课的论文写作，尤其和我接触过的所有学术写作都不一样。不要你据理力争，竭尽全力阐述自己的观点，而是想清楚自己的逻辑弱点在哪里，如何去考虑到尽可能多的反驳可能性。甚至整节课，每个作者的作品，从宏观角度上来讲，都是在互相辩论。就如每个人对social contract的定义并不相同，对政府应有的角色和权利也各有千秋。虽然并不喜欢上课的过程，但是我很开心逼着自己学了这么多与科学精准毫不相关的更加有灵性的知识。真的很期待下学期的两门政治科学课：Intro to Terrorism \u0026amp; Intro to International Relations.\n","date":"May 3, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-05-03-half-way-there/","section":"Posts","summary":"明天就是大二最后一场期末考试了，既然没有心情复习就来写写博客吧。","title":"Half Way There"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/festival/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"festival"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/god/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"God"},{"content":"I\u0026rsquo;ve always been waiting for today.\nIt has been a remarkable journey of spiritual growth for me. I can still vividly recall last year\u0026rsquo;s Easter celebration, a time of rebirth for my Christian friends. At that time, I wondered if one day I too would be baptized, but I never imagined it would happen within a year. Yet, here I am now, having experienced a year filled with revelations and growth.\nEver since I made the decision to become a Christian, I eagerly anticipated my baptism. However, as the day approached, I felt nervous and uncertain about where my faith would lead me. I procrastinated writing my testimony because I wasn\u0026rsquo;t sure if I could craft a compelling piece for myself, others, and God. But on one magical night, after a headache from a long spring break drive, I decided to begin writing as I had promised a friend. I truly believe that God was with me throughout the process, guiding and inspiring me to share my story authentically.\nThe night before my baptism, I was preoccupied with a midterm paper for my political philosophy class. Although I felt relief upon finishing it, my nervousness about the baptism quickly resurfaced. A late-night conversation with a friend about my apprehension provided some comfort, but I still felt unsure about my decision.\nThe following day, everything changed. Despite only getting six hours of sleep, I woke up to have lunch with my church group. Their homemade dishes, reminiscent of my hometown cuisine, brought me immense joy and helped to ease my anxiety. The events of the day unfolded seamlessly, with worship songs further boosting my confidence and happiness before I shared my testimony. As I spoke, I saw many supportive friends in the audience, and I was overwhelmed by the love I felt from both God and the church community.\nEntering the pool and being reborn in Christ was a truly special moment for me. However, I believe it was the people, the events of the day, and everything that had transpired since my journey began that truly renewed me, both physically and spiritually. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me on my path to God, particularly those within the makenew community.\nThough I may not be the most talkative person and may not have forged deep relationships with everyone at the church, I know that they care for and pray for me. I am profoundly thankful for this wonderful group of people who have embraced me just as Christ embraces all of us.\nI recognize that I will face struggles in the future, but I now feel loved and supported by God. Amen!\nRead my full testimony here.\n","date":"April 9, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-04-09-my-baptism-on-easter.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"I\u0026rsquo;ve always been waiting for today.","title":"My baptism on Easter"},{"content":"Hoover Dam很震撼，但是这辈子不会再来Las Vegas了。\nHoover Dam 一大早在Grand Canyon Visitor Center稍作停留，我们便驱车赶往胡佛大坝。中途我们路过了66号公路上颇有名气的kingman小镇，我也终于品尝了一番In-N-Out Burger。之前没有在加州吃过，这回也算是弥补了一个遗憾。\nHoover Dam也是Nevada和Arizona的州界限，虽然现在是夏令时导致两个州时间一致，但是这种游走在两个时区之间的感觉非常奇特。我们在Visitor Center的博物馆和放映厅转了转，了解到了这是多么之伟大的一项奇迹工程。而整个大坝，也比我想象中的要复杂和更加强大。底部甚至有铁轨来运输物资，而上半部分则有密密麻麻的电网架设在两边的崖壁之间。\n从小便在历史书里经常听到胡佛大坝的名字，尤其是在讲罗斯福新政的时候，现在也算是见证了一部分历史。同时对我来说，亲身到访课本中描述的地方感觉非常棒。\nLas Vegas 本来我对这座城市抱有很多的幻想，虽然明知道这里一切都是纸醉金迷，但这里的“堕落”程度真的让我大开眼界。走在Strip，各种浮夸的建筑物真的让我感觉非常不自在。我们预定的餐厅就处在一个赌场里，穿行在暗无天日的赌场里更是让我喘不过气。尤其是看到乌泱一片的人群聚集在这里赌博，我发现自己还是无法接受这种娱乐。\n当然，我们预定的餐厅Yardbird非常好吃，Chicken Waffle和Smoked Ribs非常值得一试，也算是为整个旅行画上了一个圆满的句号。（当然在这里，就不要想着有任何性价比了）\n吃完饭，我们步行返回停车场，却被告知不可以从车进入的地方走下去，而我正是从那里出来的。我充满不解却只能另寻出路。我们在赌场里绕行了20分钟，硬是没有找到停车场，最后原路返回，才发现停车场是在另一个赌场酒店。最后我们甚至差点没有赶上航班。总之，在Las Vegas短暂的几个小时让我这辈子都不愿意再来到这个地方了。于我而言，地狱也就不过如此吧，纸醉金迷，堕落不堪。\n搭乘红眼航班，我们离开了这座罪之城。这趟旅行，有太多太多值得记录，值得回忆的瞬间。我知道我没有办法将它们一一记录下来，只希望以博客的形式，能保留一个念想，让我的记忆多那么一抹色彩。未来，可期。\n","date":"March 17, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-17-hoover-dam-las-vegas.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Hoover Dam很震撼，但是这辈子不会再来Las Vegas了。","title":"Hoover Dam \u0026 Las Vegas"},{"content":"大名鼎鼎的Grand Canyon，我终于来了。\n我们一路沿着Dessert View Drive进入园区，在很多overlook都停车驻足。我本以为这里的风景会和Canyonlands大同小异，但真的来到这里才意识到Grand一词的真正含义。连绵不绝的山谷和藏匿其中的Colorado River，构成了一幅这个蓝色星球上最为波澜壮阔的地貌景观画作。\n之后，我们乘坐shuttle参观了基本上South Rim所有的Overlook，能够看到的景色基本都差不多，但每一次都能够再次震撼到我。有一些观景点能够看到其间穿梭的Colorado River，非常的壮观。\n最后，我们在Yuki Point看了日落，也算是为National Park之旅画上一个圆满的句号。\n下一次来Grand Canyon，待春暖花开，我一定要徒步横穿整个峡谷！\n","date":"March 16, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-16-grand-canyon-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"大名鼎鼎的Grand Canyon，我终于来了。","title":"Grand Canyon National Park"},{"content":"今天没有National Park，却也是独一无二的美景。\nMonument Valley 昨晚到达Monument Valley已是深夜，预定的Premium View Cabin只能看到一片漆黑。但是早上很早起来看日出，确实非常壮观。远处几座巨石就像是古时候的神庙，巍然屹立不动，而太阳仿佛是神庙的陪衬。\n由于我们预约了Antelope Canyon的guided tour，为了避免迟到，我们只好速速吃完早餐，在蒙蒙细雨中启程了。\n说来好笑，整个旅程我都被时区所困惑。也建议各位来这里旅游，一定要算好时差。我们落地Las Vegas在Nevada，是Pacific Time。而Utah和Arizona都是Mountain Time，但是Arizona没有夏令时。更甚，Navajo原住民保留地在Arizona但是有夏令时。。。总之，我们差点因为这些时差问题导致旅行可能严重偏离原计划。\nAntelope Canyon 这里可能是摄影师的最爱，而我对于这里也有很高的期待。但说实话，我感觉照片里的这里比现实中的好看，尤其是在照相时加上一层温暖色滤镜。当然，也有可能是我们当时是阴天，阳光直射进峡谷的感觉并不明显。总的来说，还是非常奇特的地貌，值得一看。由于是原住民保留地，而且这里经常发洪水，必须购买guided tour门票，而且非常抢手。我们是提前四个月还没有抢到最佳的正午时间段。\n这里之所以被叫做羚羊谷是因为从一个特定角度仰视能够构成一幅心形的构图，仔细看便能看到羚羊的两个角。当导游向我们展示如何去拍这张照片的时候，众人都惊叹不已。\nGlenn Canyon Dam 羚羊谷包括这个大坝，都在page小镇附近。这里有一种小型hoover dam的感觉，而且水库水质非常清澈。周围的岩石也是非常神奇的材质，颜色和形态，说不定和羚羊谷是同一种岩石。\nHorseshoe Bend 这是我影响最深的景观之一。当你坐在悬崖边上，视觉上带来的冲击力非常强大。河水的180度转弯和中间冲刷形成的巨石给人一种强烈的反差感。距离上的反差，河水的动态和峡谷的静态之间的反差，令人无比震撼。\n总结 Page小镇真的是绝佳的自然探索目的地，周围的著名景点数不胜数。当然，位置非常偏僻，人生来过这里一次便足够了。\n","date":"March 15, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-15-antelope-canyon.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天没有National Park，却也是独一无二的美景。","title":"Antelope Canyon \u0026 Horseshoe Bend"},{"content":"离我们的驻地Moab小镇10分钟车程，便是以各种自然拱门而闻名的Arches National Park。\nPage小镇 昨晚从canyonlands参观完之后开车一个小时便到达了Moab小镇。整个小镇的旅游氛围很浓，毕竟是依傍周围两个著名的National Parks所建。整个小镇遍布各式各样的餐厅还有纪念品商店。不得不说在这里买纪念品确实比在园区内的Visitor Center购买方便实惠了很多。我们一行人绕着三四家纪念品店转了有足足两个小时，当然最后也心满意足地买到了超值的打折商品。我一直有收藏冰箱贴的习惯，每每到访一个地方，都会尽可能买一个冰箱贴，回到学校之后再贴在宿舍的冰箱上，也算是记录自己的足迹的一种方式。\n看日出 看日出，确实需要提前一个小时。从一片漆黑，到东方鱼肚白，到朝霞万千，再到阳光普照，只有提前早早到达观景点才能够把整个过程完美地感受到。不争气的云朵虽然挡住了日出，但我们也捕捉到了很震撼的日出画面，尤其是天刚蒙蒙亮的时候。\n另一个时间点是太阳已经升起来之后，金光照射在形态各异的巨石上，犹如金山。\n看日出的时候，我们遇见了一个老爷爷。他一个人坐在车里，我们刚到时便主动与我们寒暄。他说自己在这里已经一个多月了，每天都有走不完的trail和看不完的美景，着实令我非常羡慕。同时，老爷爷也说自己在这里是为了证实一个“理论”。他拍摄了很多镜头直对太阳的照片，由于反射而导致的光晕各种各样，而他认为那些光晕是外星人的足迹。他还给我展示了一些光晕和麦田怪圈的高度相似性。当然，我也就当轶事听过罢了。但再仔细想想，一个人能够为了自己相信的东西驱车数千里去寻找证据，我也很佩服。一是因为害怕，而是因为不想反驳，最终我只能不断以惊讶的语气附和结束了这段谈话。这也是一个很有趣的遭遇了。\nHiking 今天有很多hiking，但每一个都不是很长。最长的是最开始去Dedicate Arch，需要爬上爬下，但最后到达终点看到这独一无二的Arch也是非常值得。再一次感叹大自然的鬼斧神工。\nDedicate Arch Double Arch Balanced Rock 深夜驱车 晚上，我们开车前往Arizona的Monument Valley，和之前非常流行的益智游戏纪念碑谷同名。事实证明，这里的景色比游戏里的动画构图还要美轮美奂。\n当然，该发生的时候终于发生了。我收到了人生第一张speeding ticket。伸手不见五指的晚上，我们在一个小镇的加油站刚出来，我一脚油门提速便被警察叔叔盯上了。直到我注意到后视镜里有非常刺眼的警车灯在闪烁，便立即路边停车，拿出驾照，双手放在方向盘上。总之，还有点莫名的开心，毕竟也算是一个人生第一次了，当然超速行为是坚决不可取的，也算是给自己了一个教训。我遇到的警官还是非常友好的，拿了我的驾照便回到警车开罚单了。之后一切处理妥当，耐心告诉我如何交罚款还有上诉，便放我们走了。那个晚上，是我唯一一次没有压着限速开车。\n总结 Arches能给人以很大的视觉冲击力，各式各样的arch遍布整个园区。当然，感觉最主要的几个景点都打卡一遍，也没有下次再来的必要了，也许可以透过Arch的角度再看一次日出或者日落！\n","date":"March 14, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-14-arches-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"离我们的驻地Moab小镇10分钟车程，便是以各种自然拱门而闻名的Arches National Park。","title":"Arches National Park"},{"content":"开车的时候明显能感觉到，越北上，气温反而越高，路边的积雪已几乎没了踪影。\nTrails \u0026amp; Overlooks 在Canyonlands的行程比较轻松，并没有很多hikes，反而主要的观景点都是驱车可达。\nMesa Arch 之后我们来到了最负有盛名的Mesa Arch，很多人会在这里看日出，而太阳恰巧能够从桥洞里逐渐升起。由于这里距离我们的驻地酒店有60英里远，无法看到日出，但哪怕在此处驻足远眺，都不失为独一无二的体验。很神奇的是，拱门非常自然地把内外的景象分割而开，当我用肉眼去看的时候，内外给人以截然不同的观感体验。就像是看电影一样，里面是清晰的、细致的、动态的远方断断续续的峡谷，而拱门之外是一种氛围感，构成这个大千世界必不可少的蓝天白云还有旁边的怪石陪衬。这可能就是自然的聚焦吧。\nUpheavel Dome \u0026amp; Crater View 这可能是我毕生见过的第一个大小相当的陨石坑吧，内里的构造非常奇特，是类灰色的砂岩。也有理论说这是由于板块移动和长期风化所导致的。整个外形就像是白色山丘被黄土高山环绕，给人一种不真实感，似乎这并不是在地球能够看到的景象，更像是火星。\n总结 可能从照片看起来，很多的山丘景色都是千篇一律，但于我而言每一处都截然不同，就像是没有两片完全一致的树叶一样，每一个眺望点的景色，每一个canyonland，每一个峡谷都有其独特之处，我宁愿坐着静静看着它们一整天，从上至下从左至右捕捉到每一个细节。每一次，都是对大自然和造物主多一分崇拜。能够欣赏如此的美景，是我莫大的荣幸。希望下回有机会，能够深入峡谷底部的trail，去近距离置身于这份磅礴伟大之中，更好地感受自己的渺小。\n","date":"March 13, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-13-canyonlands-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"开车的时候明显能感觉到，越北上，气温反而越高，路边的积雪已几乎没了踪影。","title":"Canyonlands National Park"},{"content":"继续一路向北，前往Capitol Reef National Park\u0026hellip;\n在路上 同样的，这一路上的风景变幻莫测，驾车时我经常恍惚于自己深处何时何地，这里既有春季的生机盎然又有冬季的万物沉昏。\n到达 我们在这个园区就只在一个观景点有所停留，之后便是驾车横穿整个园区，其间各种形状成分各异的巨石山体尽收眼底，蔚为壮观。\n总结 Capital Reef我们并没有花费一整天驻足浏览，而是驱车经过，但是却领略到了很多形状迥异的山与石，下回有机会一定要在其中的trails中游走！\n","date":"March 13, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-13-capitol-reef-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"继续一路向北，前往Capitol Reef National Park\u0026hellip;","title":"Capitol Reef National Park"},{"content":"Zion之后，我们马不停蹄地赶往下一个人间绝美之境。\n赶往Bryce 从Zion到Bryce的三个小时车程里，我们遇见了太多大自然鬼斧神工的杰作，或是天气或事地形，变化之快之大无不让我们震撼。犹记得15分钟的车程里，我们经历了大晴天，小雨，冰雹，小冰雹，暴雨，大雪，同时公路两旁的景象也随之不断变化，遇到的麋鹿更是数不胜数。\n到达 到了Bryce之后，我们才发现由于过高的积雪，整个园区除了开头的3mile，后面的路全部都关闭了。我们甚至看到导航的那条路彻底被大雪所覆盖，足足有比肩高的积雪覆盖，与雪地无异。当然，万幸的是我们还可以去到Sunrise Point纵览整个峡谷的美景和日落。雪白的积雪和独特的橘红色浑然天成的岩石交相辉映，这幅美景在这个地球上都是独一无二的存在。在去往观景点的时候，由于trail全部被厚厚的积雪埋住了，我们必须沿着前人的脚步行进。同行的朋友猜到了一块新的区域，随即便被还未成形凝固的积雪陷了进去，足足有半米深。\n日出 第二天一大早我们便起来看日出，由于没有提前做好功课，不知道日出时间前一小时开始才是最佳看日出时间，当日的云朵也没有消散，我们不幸中的万幸赶上了最后一抹朝霞。\n总结 不凑巧，因为连着两天大雪被覆盖，园区并没有完全开放。但也正是因为厚厚的积雪，让我们领略到了别样的风光，并不能说有任何遗憾，只能说人生必回二次重游这里。下一次，一定要准备好装备沿着trail深入峡谷内部，并且有机会的话看一场完完整整的光影逐渐延续至整个峡谷的日出！\n","date":"March 12, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-12-bryce-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Zion之后，我们马不停蹄地赶往下一个人间绝美之境。","title":"Bryce Canyon National Park"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/utah/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Utah"},{"content":"转眼间已经20岁了。\n春假的第一天，也是自己20岁的生日过后的第一天，也是自己能够合法在大租车行租车的第一天，我便踏上了旅行的第一程，也算是给自己一份特别的生日礼物吧。\n奔赴目的地 我们乘着RDU最早一班的直飞航班抵达了LAS Vegas Airport，由于航班略微延误加上租车等车延误，真正开始Utah Road trip之旅已是上午十二点，比预计的时间晚了整整两个小时。当然，计划赶不上变化，我们能做的也就是马不停蹄地直奔Zion National Park。\n路上罕见地遇到了堵车，为了打发时间，我摇下窗户，像一个老司机一样手耷拉在窗户上，尽情感受内华达还算温情的阳光沐浴。我把音乐声音调到最大，Take Me Home, Country Roads响彻整个车里，伴随着的还有卫龙Chinese Snacks独一无二的辛辣气味。一个没开过几次车的老司机，吃着中国的辣条，在内华达和犹他州的交界处肆意歌唱歌词里的west Virgina，别是一般荒唐的尽兴。一路上我们看到了非常多奇特的地质景观，每每经过都叹为观止，殊不知这可能是未来一周旅行中最平淡的景观了。\nTrails 到了Zion NP之后，天气非常不明朗，厚厚的乌云挡住了一切阳光，却裹挟着冰雹和雨水降临。当我们刚把车在Visitor Center停好，便遭遇了一股强烈但是短暂的冰雹。之后是连绵不断的中雨，而我们决定做shuttle bus逛几个trails，哪怕天公不作美，我们毕竟已经到了这里。\n接着我们走到了Par‘us Trail，也算是非常popular的一个trail，在峡谷地势较缓的地方穿行。两岸的景观非常奇特，尤其是云非常地低，而且有些云转瞬既逝，于是就有了我“吹”云的照片。\nAngels Landing 这个trail被誉为全北美最危险的trail之一，因为相当于是在悬崖之间行走，去往只有天使才能够到达的顶峰。我们第二天一大早便启程前往，由于温度较低而且前几天有降雨降雪，我们提前租好了要用的spikes套在鞋上来增强抓地力。最后事实证明，没有这些增强摩擦力的铰链，根本无法完成这个trail。\n主观感觉上不到一个半小时我们就达到了overlook，算是angels landing最危险部分的出口处。整个路上充满了之字形山路，当站在山顶向下望来来回回的山路，也是别为壮观。\n紧接着便开始了真正的攀登，甚至还没有熟悉绳索的冰凉程度，绳索就不见了。取而代之的是在一个斜面倾斜着身体缓慢前进到大约15m开外的有绳索地带。最开始这一部分，是我认为整个trail最危险的地方了。一是刚刚开始便失去了绳索的帮助，而是坡度确实不容小觑。之后，便是抓着绳索，在极窄的栈道上攀爬行走。由于栈道上布满了冰雪，每次我都尽可能确保鞋底的钉子彻底扎入冰中之后再借力进行下一步。\n并没有想象中的吃力，我们便抵达了顶峰。真的是会当凌绝顶，一览众山小。同样的，这种山峰群立带来的纵深感和大自然的磅礴之气只有切身实地才能够感受到。\n我在顶峰找了一个没有那么陡峭的岩石块坐下，静静享受眼前这幅一生难遇的美景在眼前无限展开。大自然的鬼斧神工愈加让我认识到我的渺小，每每想到这里，一切烦恼与压力便释怀了。\n下山的路比上山要难多了，尤其是面对冰雪堆积。尤记得在一段小下坡，全部充满了积雪，根本没有可以落脚的地方。前方的朋友让我滑下来，我便一股脑坐在雪上像滑雪橇一样滑了下去，结果才意识到无法控制自己的速度。幸好前方的朋友在距离悬崖不到一米的地方把我拦了下来，否则后果不堪设想。当然，当我站起来的时候，已经完全感觉不到自己的屁股了。\n总结 从去年12月份我了解到angels landing，便心心念念想着一定要征服这个trail。到今天终于完成了目标甚是开心，尤其是在冰雪情况下我们依旧登顶成功，这可能是我这辈子距离攀登珠峰最近的体验了。当然，这个trail并没有我想象中的长和难，相比在Shenandoah的old rag，这个对于体力和胆量上的要求都不算高。当然Zion NP整体来看非常值得探索，必定要在夏天再来一次完成涉水步道和更多更多的探险！\n","date":"March 11, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-03-11-zion-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"转眼间已经20岁了。","title":"Zion National Park"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/history/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"history"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/holiday/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"holiday"},{"content":"This semester has been surprisingly long, in a positive sense.\nThis might be the first time I could sit down and begin typing my blog post during a Monday night. I just finished running 10km on a treadmill and am feeling really good right now to write something down.\nThe semester has been quite long for me. Last semester passed in a blink of the eye while this semester I have experienced so much. By experiencing, I mean mostly emotionally and things happened in my head. For example, I have more responsibilities. Every week I am thinking about how to make sure APO brothers show up to the weekly service events I coordinated. It has proven that my bugging all the time works very well and a decent number of people showed up every time. The moment where more-than-expected people showed up to my events, I felt a strong sense of achievement and mostly happiness. This has been my source of motivations to fulfil my Service VP responsibilities. Apart from that, I was trying to date a girl which didn\u0026rsquo;t end up very well but costs tremendous mental energy. However, I finally have been through the experience once. It was great to get to partially to know a girl and get a better understanding of love. The ordeal has provided clarity to me, and even the most unremarkable and implausible romance plots in movies now appear plausible and sensible.\nClasses I very much enjoyed all the classes I am taking, of course except the discrete math class. My favorable class would definitely be Marxism and Society, which I decided to take out of purely curiosity. The professor was extremely good at explaining Marx\u0026rsquo;s pieces and all the esoteric concepts. To be honest, I didn\u0026rsquo;t really do the readings but every time he breaks down everything in such an organic and logical way. Mostly importantly, I got a full score on the first midterm! I know it was not a hard core midterm but I at least prove to myself that I am capable of learning something not cs. Reflecting upon the class, I realize I enjoy absorbing all the unique views and ideology proposed by Marx. Whether feasible or not, it is intriguing to get to know his theories. Admittedly, my classmates are way more smarter and insightful than me. Sometimes I could not even understand their speaking in the class. But overall it\u0026rsquo;s great to simply be with them and be exposed to a distinctive academic environment.\nSimilarly, my Intro to Political Philosophy class provides another whole different perspective which ironically Marx refutes about. Reading pieces from Plato, Socrates, Hobbes, Machiavelli was such a fun journey, even though it was painful when composing an academically sound paper to submit. I particularly like Machiavelli\u0026rsquo;s views and his book The Prince. Most things he stated is so true given the current political dynamics of the world.\nEarth and Ocean Science is not bad at all. The professor is really passionate about his teaching and makes the lecture very engaging. I guess my satisfaction of this class definitely partially comes from my obsession with hiking.\nSummer plan Initially, it was challenging for me to come to terms with the possibility of not securing a genuine internship for the summer. However, after speaking with several friends, including those who have landed fantastic internships and those who have not, I began to feel a sense of relief about the situation. For now, I am planning to go to Berlin for a study abroad program and then come back to campus for a full-time software engineer job in a lab. However, I am still not sure if I could do both because of the time constraints. If this works out, I might even be able to go to an F1 race in Austria after my Berlin program!\nUpdates on my website In addition to creating a night-mode option for my blog website and adding more content to haojin.li, I have achieved a long-standing goal by finally purchasing the domain lihaojin.com after waiting for three years. Plus, I have configured the GitHub actions to automatically build and deploy both my blog and haojin.li to my servers located in both China and the United States. Despite how it may sound, I am genuinely thrilled to have made these improvements.\n","date":"February 21, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-02-21-one-third-passed.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"This semester has been surprisingly long, in a positive sense.","title":"One third passed"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/project/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"project"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/school/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"school"},{"content":"新学期开始了。\n很久没有尝试用中文再去记录一些东西，明显得感觉到自己的写作功底下降了不止一些。有时候甚至会忘记一些中文字的写法，想起来着实惭愧。\n不同于高中，我反而很期待大学的每次开学，无论假期有多么的无忧无虑，开学总是我向往的。一是因为能够再见到朋友们，叙叙旧。开学几天和朋友们寒暄总是最有趣的，因为每个人的假期都十分不同，有去旅游的，回家的，甚至还有待在学校做实验的，无论如何我都能感慨万千。二是可以在全新的课程里认识一群新的朋友，新的教授。尤其是这学期的选课，作为计算机专业，我选了两门政治科学，一门计算机和一门用来满足毕业需要的地质学课。我最期待的就是两门政治科学：马克思主义和社会还有政治哲学入门。上学期中国包括世界范围发生的运动彻底改变了我对世界，对政治，对自己的理解，我认为这两门课能够让我更加保持清醒，保持“痛苦”。如果能够坚持得下来，甚至可以兼修政治科学。\n自己身边的朋友，大多数都是计算机或者理科专业，和他们聊天和交流是一种感觉。走进政治课堂，认识新的朋友，和他们沟通交流又是截然不同的一种氛围。并不是说孰好孰坏，但明显两类人是以不同的视角了解这个世界，而我很珍惜这样的机会，让自己能够多方面地汲取知识，了解这个世界。\n开学三周了，至少到现在，比上学期自律了很多。很少出现一个午觉睡过了整个下午的情况，反而因为恰当的课程时间安排，我最懒惰的时间总是正好是上课时间，正好抵消了我自己的惰性。同时，这学期的课程基本都需要签到，对我而言起到了非常积极的作用。同时，我才发现每门课凑巧都有自己认识的朋友，互相促进总是好的。\n除了课业之外，我还在想办法找夏天的实习机会。说实话，处在放弃的边缘。或许是因为经济大环境不好，抑或是自己还不够努力，到现在为止的结果却是无法令人满意。我在考虑学校的柏林留学项目，或者待在学校再实习一年，总之不会回国。我觉得父母说的有道理，趁着年轻有机会，多出去走走看看，哪怕旅游也比呆在家里有意义得多。\n当然，这学期成为了fraternity的service vp，自己也很开心能够成为exec的一员。协调沟通所有的volunteer活动却是很繁琐，但当我看到很多成员都来参加活动的时候，那种成就感是难以言喻的。帮助别人确实能够给自己带来极大的快乐和幸福感。\n最近还有些为情所困，但也正因这个契机，让我更看清楚了自己在一段亲密关系里是一个什么样的角色，我想成为什么样的角色，我期望对方是什么样的角色。同时，自己也确实意识到寻求帮助的重要性，当局者迷，旁观者清让我深有体会。很多朋友对于此事给予了我很多帮助，也让我意识到自己在这个方面还是一个连蹒跚学步都算不上的婴儿，需要多经历，不怕失败。无论结果如何，对我而言都学到了很多，我也相信这是一种启示，让我至少尝试去和别人建立更深的关系。\n对于这个学期，没有过多的展望，只想活好每一天，就像之前的每一天一样，不虚度光阴，即为幸福。\n祝好。\n","date":"January 28, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-01-28-new-semester.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"新学期开始了。","title":"New semester"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/canada/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Canada"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/mexico/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Mexico"},{"content":"Well yes I flew all the way from the far north to the far south\u0026hellip;\nToronto to be continued Toronto is my friend\u0026rsquo;s base and we started our road trip from here while I didn\u0026rsquo;t have enough time to fully explore the city before the road trip. Therefore, after coming back from Montreal and Ottawa, I spent almost a week wandering in the city. I basically visited all the must-go places here in Toronto.\nWe bought a ferry ticket to one of the island in the Lake Ontario to get the best view of the city skyline. It was freezing cold as expected but the view was amazing. We even stayed for more than two hours waiting for the night view of this charming city.\nAfter that, of course I need to go up to the CN tower to see the night view from another perspective. I\u0026rsquo;ve been once here when I was a elementary school kid coming here for a math competition during Summer 2015. That time was daytime while this time I am able to do it at night. As the highest observatory in North America, it is simply stunning. However, it\u0026rsquo;s definitely not worth it to purchase the extra pricy ticket to the Skypod which is 100m higher than the main observatory because you pretty much see the exact same view even given a huge elevation gain.\nNiagara Falls We also drove to Niagara Falls and stayed there for a night. I\u0026rsquo;ve also been here the last time during the summer and the same got the chance to appreciate the mighty nature once more from a whole new perspective of winter.\nDuring the night, there were spotlight for the falls and it was astonishing. Even though we were expecting the entire falls to be frozen, it wasn\u0026rsquo;t due to a unexpectedly above freezing point temperature. That being said, it was still amazing to see the spotlight combined with the living falls. It was also great as the spotlight changed its color in a dynamic way.\nThe daytime Niagara Falls is not as pretty as night\u0026rsquo;s but still worth visiting. I even found the position to make a time travel photos.\nWhy did I decide also to go to Mexico? It was not on my radar in the very beginning. However, the friend I planed to visit in Toronto proposed the idea and magically he sorted everything out back in early October. Why not then? I thought it would be really cool to experience both the far north and south, the hottest and the coldest within one winter break so I just did it.\nXCARET The Cancun trip was simple to tell as it was simply amazing and I had my best hotel and park experience at XCARET. I would\u0026rsquo;ve bought the autobiography book XUEÑOS by XCARET founder Miguel Quintana Pali if I knew how to read Spanish. I was shocked by how beautiful, naturally preserved, friendly all the parks are.\nThat being said, I felt really guilty enjoying all these overly luxury experience. I felt thankful to the friend who made all these happen and brought this wonderful experience but in the meantime myself would definitely choose more economical way to enjoy the vacation here as I do not believe myself deserve this kind of services and material comforts. I would definitely come back with the family or friends I love but with a more reasonable lodging environment. The Luxury is once-in-a-lifetime and is already enough for me.\nAnd that\u0026rsquo;s my winter break. Now it\u0026rsquo;s time to start a new journey with God\u0026rsquo;s Grace\u0026hellip;\n","date":"January 8, 2023","permalink":"/posts/2023-01-08-from-toronto-to-cancun.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Well yes I flew all the way from the far north to the far south\u0026hellip;","title":"Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Cancun!"},{"content":"So here I am in Canada.\nI always wanted to come back to Canada again after my miserable last visit that I lost all my checked-in luggage due to a mistake at the layover. However, it didn\u0026rsquo;t stop me from experiencing and appreciating this beautiful country.\nI decided to go there during the winter break mainly because one of my old friend who is in University of Toronto now invited me during the summer. It took a bit efforts for me to get the visa but everything sorted out quickly after that thanks to the help of my friend.\nI know it is not the best time to visit this country as it is freezing cold but I still wanted to go simply for curiosity. At least, there will be much fewer visitors everywhere I go.\nToronto I only spent a day in Toronto, catching up with high school friends mainly. I was really excited to see how they have changed since the last time I saw them was almost 2 years ago. It turned out we never changed. The moment I met them, I felt like going back time to high school, when we dedicated hundreds of hours in VEX robotics together, complaining, debating, practicing, team-working. I would say that is certainly the highlight of my high school life, even plus my middle school time.\nOne of the friend, who I never thought we could be friend, became really close friend with me, at least by my definition. We are just like the people in completely two different world, yet we get along really well. With this reunion, I enjoyed talking to him very much with nonsense jokes and gossips about our high school.\nIt was a bit sad when I realized there is not a certain next time about when we will meet again. However I do know we care about each other and wish each other the best of the best. 君子之交淡如水。\nThe only agenda for the visitor part is the Royal Ontario Museum, which I personally don\u0026rsquo;t really like. There is definitely historical significant exhibits inside but they were really fragmented and scattered in my opinion. Therefore for museum rookie like me, I cannot grasp the full beauty and significance of the museum. After all, it is a decent visit while hanging out with friends a bit.\nMontreal I knew nothing about Montreal. I learned from my friend that the entire province of Quebec is speaking French and all the road signs are only in French. I literally became illiteracy over there but didn\u0026rsquo;t prevent me from experiencing the culture and the city.\nIt is one of the best cities I\u0026rsquo;ve ever visited. The downtown area is full of the vibe of arts and the french romantics. It was having snowstorm when we arrived which I never saw before. A terrible weather for others surprisingly became a first-time experience for me. I very much enjoyed the snow during the first day. Sliding and playing snow on the street was so much fun for me just like a kid.\nFood The food is amazing here. We had some great Spanish, French and Chinese food here. Besides Chinese food, the other two exotic cuisine were far better than my expectations. Indeed they look really fancy, but they tasted really well and you can actually get enough to eat at a reasonable price.\nSome of the restaurants also have great vibes with dimmed light and special seat layouts. Frankly, I am never a foodie especially during the trip as I care more about the cultures and the places we go. However, I do have a great impression on the food culture here.\nF1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve! I\u0026rsquo;ve always been a huge fan of Formula One and here we go! This is the first circuit I\u0026rsquo;ve been to and it was amazing even at a temperature of -16 degree. I felt extremely excited when walking through the starting grids and the pit lane where I saw on the TV every time with awesome formula one cars passing by.\nBiodôme Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal Old Port Mount Royal Ottawa It is also a charming capital with less crowds compared to Toronto and Montreal. We spent a day and a night here with a long walk around the downtown area.\nParliament Rideau Canal Ottawa locks ","date":"December 27, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-12-27-toronto-montreal-ottawa.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"So here I am in Canada.","title":"Toronto-Montreal-Ottawa Road Trip"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/hangout/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"hangout"},{"content":"It has been a bittersweet semester with so many things happening out of control in an unexpected way.\nAlways, the frequency that I update my blog to some extent could represent my mood during a specific period of time. For example, during last year at this time, I was stressed out with tons of college applications happening on. Apparently, I got into the same situation again with hundreds of internship applications to send out, wait, and be rejected. Apart from that, the classes I took this semester has played a huge role in a huge shift of my value, political understandings and my world view, which might have already changed my life entirely.\nI wouldn\u0026rsquo;t say it was a better nor worse semester compared to my freshman year. Objectively, I participated in fewer events, clubs and socials while subjectively speaking I learned and grew more internally.\nI could not really have a comprehensive rewind of my entire semester yet there are always something I would never forget and pop up instantly while I am writing this.\nAPO Since I pledged last Spring at APO with a super random motivation that a Duke alum recommended me to try it out, I have been much more involved and interested in the organization as I thought I would be. I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t say it is the most important or valuable experience I have, but somehow it leaves to the end after I quitted so many clubs. I simply enjoy being here and doing volunteering works with other Duke students. It might because partially I would like to repay my \u0026ldquo;guilt\u0026rdquo; that I had not participated enough services back in high school.\nThe most unforgettable service event I had this semester was a baseball game for children with special needs. As the Service Chair, it was the first event that I coordinated individually without the help from the Service VP. I was worried about nobody would show up to the event while it turned out to be around 10 people with me bugging everyone within the organization. I was really excited to see so many people coming to the event I coordinated, and most importantly brought happiness to those lovely children.\nIn the end of the semester, I was elected to be the Service VP, which means it is time for me to take all the responsibilities of coordinating all kinds of service events. It is a time-consuming works but at the same time it is a well-rewarding job. One of the main side work I have for this winter break is to sort out everything for next semester before it begins. And frankly, I am ready and take it seriously to make sure everything is going to work smoothly in the next semester.\nRecruitment Well, it is tough. I have nothing to say but frustrations. I considered myself well-prepared in the very beginning of the semester and applied countless jobs with such confidence that I would stand out from other candidates. However, things always happen differently. I began to be stressed out, seeing people around me getting so many awesome job opportunities. It reminds me of the last year when I applied for colleges. They gave me the same level of mental burdens and physical fatigues.\nAnyway, my expectation began to shift. Still, I have the backup plan to work for the OIT office on FixIt for the next summer or to go to the bootcamp and study abroad opportunity in Cape Town which many people consider as a scam while I believe it is the best fit for me as I love traveling and see different things all across the world.\nAnother main task for the winter is be more prepared and apply more companies, which I will try my best and hope for the best for.\nMy world view shifted I have so much to say regarding this. In the classic sci-fi movie The Matrix, the protagonist was asked to choose between the blue pill (Reality) and the red one (Conceived world). I was facing the same choice this semester and I chose the blue pill by accident which was extremely painful and disturbing for me to confront with all the cruel truth.\nIt all starts with the trip to Ashvile. I was debating with my friends about the party. I believed in my country and the party to bring the best for the people even given so many disrupted misinformation from the western media. However, I could not rebuttal almost every of his arguments.\nThen, in two humanity classes that I took: Migrant China and Comparative Approach to Global Issues, I learned about the concept of \u0026ldquo;imagined community\u0026rdquo; and directly see the life of Chinese migrant workers from the bottom working class through the lens of documentary and so many academic literatures. I was more and more astonished and shocked with more lectures going on. Moreover, as the social movement happening in China, everything add together significantly complicated my views on myself, my country and the world.\nI couldn\u0026rsquo;t say much or do much about this for now but I do understand one lesson: China is not a superior country compared to US or any countries in the world. Rather, they are inheritly equally problematic.\nA more tangible change for myself is I suddenly realized the significance of liberal arts education and decided to pursue a BA (currently considering political science) besides BS in computer science. Since I do believe science teaches me modern techniques and equips me with powerful knowledge that gives me more and more confidence while learning deeper. On the other hand, social sciences and humanities teaches me all the hard truth and evil appearance. It forces me to take the blue pill and let me confront with everything. I could not escape. I became destablized but a much broader understanding of the world, the real world. This is something I really want to do in my college years even it is hard, and might be useless since it wouldn\u0026rsquo;t help me in any utilitarian point of view. In a nutshell, I want to be knowledgeable rather than ignorant although ignorance is such a great blessing which rules my life for 19 years.\nMakeNew This is my first semester after becoming a Christian. To many extents, I feel more connected with God and my sins. God is showing everything to me at the right moment while letting me to digest and reflect on. I feel extremely grateful and warm with makenew friends all around me. I started to understand the meaning of the church and how kind, selfless, powerful, loving, holy Jesus is. I know God is going to give me more and I will take all to repent. Life is not simply about being a good man. Rather, it is about acknowledging my earthly limitations and striving for the heavenly fruits.\nHiking I just realized how much I love hiking. I planned out my first ever entire hiking trip to Shenandoah National Park and drove 700 miles within 3 days. Nature empowers me so much that I can\u0026rsquo;t help exploring it as much as I can.\nFor the spring semester, I am going to the Mighty 5 National Parks in Utah plus Great Canyon NP with so much excitement in my heart. Also, I found one of my goal of life: finishing the 2k miles Appalachian Trails.\n","date":"December 20, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-12-20-my-sophomore-fall.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It has been a bittersweet semester with so many things happening out of control in an unexpected way.","title":"My sophomore Fall"},{"content":"It was my first ever self-planed hiking roadtrip which turned out to be amazing ever since the very beginning.\nI\u0026rsquo;ve always been a huge fan of the song Take me home, country road by John Denver. Every friend of mine knows how much I\u0026rsquo;d love to sing this song for no reason randomly. And it would be great to discover all the places mentioned in the lyrics, which is the one and only reason I planned out this Shenandoah trip. \u0026ldquo;Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River~\u0026rdquo;\nI started planning a month ahead in order to book the best hotel and I was simply excited about it since a long time ago. And it turned out all my plannings were necessary and actually helped us a lot on the way because of my familiarity of the park.\nDay 1 Hikes \u0026amp; Sunset \u0026amp; Stargazing We set off from Duke at around 7 and wasted 2 hours on breakfast that we hadn\u0026rsquo;t left Durham by 8:30am. I was a bit reckless during the frist few hours driving since I never drove in North Carolina but I got used to it very quick. Since we were going to the South entrance of the Park which is along the Blue Ridge Parkway, mainly all the road we drove were state roads instead of faster interstates. Nevertheless, it was another kind of enjoyment while you could see the vast ranches with cows, horses and sheep on the way. What\u0026rsquo;s more, I got a legitimate reason to loop Take me home, country road !\nWe arrived around noon and started our first hike which is called Black Rock. It was a short warm-up trail but with unique piles of piles of rocks in the end of the trail. We climbed to the top of the rock overlooking the mountains.\nOur second trail is Doyles River Falls which is a bit strenuous with great elevations ups and downs. There are upper and lower two falls and are definitely worth visiting.\nThe sunset was much earlier than we thought. After the second hike, we had half an hour to find a overlook for sunset. Indeed, it took us exactly half an hour to find a perfect outlook. This was the best sunset I had ever seen before. Because of the elevation, we were able to see the entire skyline without any obstructions. The wideness and the richness of the color layers of the sunset was beyond amazing.\nThe stargazing was also amazing as we also saw a lot of deers at night in the park. It was freezing cold but I was able to see three fleeting but shining shooting starts which is all I wanted.\nDay 2 6-hour trail \u0026amp; Bonfire This day we mainly got one event: climb a mountain along a 6-hour strenuous trail. I never did such a long trail before and I was excited to see how it began. The trail is called Old Rag and is the highest rating trail within the park. The first part of the trail is classic winding some trails which was ok but still takes us at least two hours. We were able to reach a high overlook to see the ranch and mountains in the same frame which was simply marvellous.\nThe second part was quite challenging but interesting. It was all about rock scrambles. We were literally rock climbing but in a different way.\nThen we arrived at the top of the mountain. IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN TOP. I was able to approach a cliff which really scared me but gave me a once in a life time view of the nature.\nThe last part of the trail was actually the hardest part. After reaching the top, going back to the beginning is hard since the goal was already accomplished. It took us longer for the come-back trail compared with climbing up. However, it was a great experience that we all managed to push ourselves to the limit.\nThis trail inspired me to take on more difficult trails in the future which I am going to do during the Spring Break and my life.\nThe last thing we did was bonfire at night. It was miraculously better than I thought with no one having prior knowledge of lighting a fire with woods. We ended up cheating using some chemical liquids but the fire was amazing. With my favorite songs from the speaker, I enjoyed the moment so much.\nDay 3 Luray Caverns \u0026amp; Skyline Drive We went to a world-famous Caverns in the town of Luray that we lived in. The caverns was much larger than I thought and was definitely worth visiting even you are not interested in caverns in the first place. The most astonishing view for me is the reflection of reef in the water. It looks exactly like two real reefs at the top and the bottom respectively.\nIn the afternoon, we continued to drive on the rest of the Skyline Drive and stopped by a few overlooks to appreciate this great landscape gifted by the nature.\nAll in all this is one of the best roadtrip I have ever had and I do find I have a great passion in hiking. I always put all my enthusiasm into planning which I believe I am a good planner. I would love these kind of trips happening more and more. If you do read until here, please let me know if you are interested in any roadtrip with me if you are also a fan of either hiking or just simply nature. I promise I will be the best guide you find (exempted from legal liability though haha).\n","date":"November 25, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-11-25-shenandoah-national-park.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It was my first ever self-planed hiking roadtrip which turned out to be amazing ever since the very beginning.","title":"Shenandoah National Park"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/food/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"food"},{"content":"Wooooo summer can\u0026rsquo;t be better.\nSince last post, I set off to California for a 23 days vacation. I was beyond thrilled to start the journey and also beyond excited to move forward for the new semester as a sophomore.\nI remembered it was such a long flight flying over there with one layover. I could not wait to see all my friends who I haven\u0026rsquo;t seen for an entire year. Shortly after my arrival, I drove the car we just rented to pick up the last friend who were coming by train. That was my first time officially driving in US and I didn\u0026rsquo;t even realize how to use the foot brake. It took me a while to figure out stopping the alarm from beeping. The night was quite creepy that most roads were closed which were supposed to lead to the train station. Three of us just on the car, happily joking about each other. The moment we successfully found the spot and greet our last friend, it was such a defining moment for our trip. No tears, no dramas but purely happiness of each and every one of us.\nWe started to explore the city of Irvine, which is indeed very nice. I had countless great Chinese food that I believe are even better than actually China\u0026rsquo;s. Admittedly, they are quite expensive but it was time to spend some money and gain some enjoyment from the delicious food. I never really had any non-Chinese restaurant as I did realize that I have a very typical \u0026ldquo;Chinese stomachache\u0026rdquo;. All exotic food are just for fun experience and Chinese food are in effect the food for life.\nWhat\u0026rsquo;s more, we went to all-you-can-imagine beaches in California. I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t say they are better than those of east coasts\u0026rsquo; but I did get a chance to watch fabulous sunset along the coast. The light, the dark and the shade during the dusk were amazing in all means. The famous 17 miles drive also amazed me with how azure the ocean is and how plentiful the layers of ocean are. It was such a pleasure to drive along this famous road.\nTalking about the most unforgettable memory from the trip, it must be the entire clear Milky Way with numerous stars in the sky above Sequoia National Park \u0026amp; Kings Canyon. I had never seen that many stars and that kind of sky in my entire life. It was mind blowing. I ended up driving back around 10 and it was dark and scary on the winding mountain roads where not even one car passed by for 50 miles.\nInspired by one of my friend, I became much more adventurous during the trip. I climbed up to the top of the Yosemite Lower Fall, dived into the cold water with normal shirts and shorts. I enjoyed it very much. Also inspired by another friend, the greatness of the nature always reminds me of how great and powerful our God is.\nThere are also Humanistic elements along the coast. Solvang, Hearst Castle, Salinas, San Diego they are all great cities / towns that bring joys.\nApart from what I have seen , I also grew in terms of essential life skills. Driving over 2000 miles, handling all housekeeping stuff myself, plan everything on my own, these are all invaluable experiences that cultivate how I interact with the world and be what kind of person.\nA strange feeling I have for the trip is that I not really miss it or wish it could be longer since I do have had everything that can have. I am fulfilled in terms of this matter and won\u0026rsquo;t regret on anything.\nAlso I realize I do love the suburb living styles just as Durham area. I hate SF, LA very much and won\u0026rsquo;t even consider living near those mega cities if given a choice.\nAlright, it\u0026rsquo;s time to kick off a new semester and embrace new challenges in academia, life, work and faith.\n","date":"August 29, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-08-28-summer-done.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Wooooo summer can\u0026rsquo;t be better.","title":"Summer done!"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/coding/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"coding"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/java/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"java"},{"content":"The flight to California is just to long to do anything. So why not wrapping up my summer so far.\nLess than a month until the next school year. Looking back at the past three months, I have accimplished and grown so much that I would never imagine before everything started.\nThe main part of this summer is definitely code plus. I learned so much over the course of 10 weeks. I never built any app or any comprehensive project that could be used for actual users and most of them were just a single program that takes certain inputs and calculates outputs as demanded. FixIt is an actual web application that Duke people could use in the future. I am also very grateful for all the people I met through Code+, who I hanged out with every weekend and karoake all day long. That was such a great experience for me. More than that, Code+ is an actual full-time job that provides me an invaluable opportunity to take a glimpse of what does it look like to work in tech field. I would say it could not be better. I am very determined that software engineer is what I want to be in the future and I dreadfully enjoyed the entire coding and developing process. One core thing I learned from this work is definitely communications and collaborations with teammates, sponsors and stakeholders. To be honest, it was not a very pleasant experience working with some of my collegues but because of their unwillingness to get things done, I got a lot of things done and learned frontend, backend, devops and product design/management which are a lot of stuff to learn in 10 weeks. Thus, in the future, I plan to keep working on the project to put it into production to make impacts on the Duke community.\nThis summer, I genuinely feel fruitful in terms of what I have gained. Besides technical skills and career goals, I have grown spiritually. I believe it\u0026rsquo;s God\u0026rsquo;s will to let me spend the summer with Makenew and let them guide me on my path to faith. I am still confused, scared and self-centered, but I know what is the truth and I have the willingness to move forward to be closer to God and confront my sins.\nAlso leetcoding is becoming a habit for me now. I am very looking forward to the recruitment season and hope I could have the offer I want. Especially when one of the DevOps folks in Duke OIT office asked me: \u0026ldquo;where are you going for internship next year? Google or Facebook?\u0026rdquo; I was flattered and was really delighted that people see and acknowledge my skills and passion in terms of software engineering. I am confident. Also I am really grateful for one of my friend who are doing mock interview with me every week to help me in every means. I could not be more appreciate his help and guidence.\nIn summary, it is the only ever summer I feel like that I actually made some positive learning and progress rather than having pure fun every day and feeling guilty after summer ended. I LOVE this summer and better things will come!\nLooking forwad to what\u0026rsquo;s going to happen in California.\n","date":"July 30, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-07-30-summer-almost-done.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The flight to California is just to long to do anything.","title":"Summer almost done"},{"content":"Today I become a Christian.\nI always imagine this day would come in a natural way that by that time, I have already fully known God and fully admitted my own sin and how Jesus died on the cross for me. However, this day comes in an unexpected way. I haven\u0026rsquo;t fully known God nor fully repented my sin but I do have a strong willingness to eager for a meaningful and eternal relationship with God, who I believe is the Creator of the world and us. He sacrifices so much that no human being could bear it. We keep rebelling and disappointing and even killed God. His grace is still there, always there.\nI know every truth that I should know to have a leap of faith. It\u0026rsquo;s just I haven\u0026rsquo;t felt it in a strong and powerful way. But I truly believe that day will come. It is frightening, but I would like Jesus to be the center of my life and teaches me how to be a Christian and understand God.\nPromises to keep, miles to go.\n","date":"July 14, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-07-14-today-i-become-a-christian.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Today I become a Christian.","title":"Today I become a Christian."},{"content":"It\u0026rsquo;s again been a long time since I wrote the last post.\nI used to skip blogging because I don\u0026rsquo;t have a lot things to write during that period of time. However, there are too much these days that I even could not fully experience let alone recording them in written.\nPre-Code+ After coming back from the beach week, I moved to friends\u0026rsquo; apartment near west campus. It is the first time ever I lived someplace truly independent. Campus dorm doesn\u0026rsquo;t count since I could get everything I want within walking distance. Also there are staffs taking care of all housekeeping and tedious logistics things for you.\nIt was nice staying in an independent place, though sleeping on the floor in the living room. I slept unexpectedly really well every night and developed some good habits that I should have had a long time ago. I took a shower every morning to wake myself which I normally did at night since I could not get up in the morning. I continued to cook food for myself but more frequently. I started to practice LeetCode problems every day with friends on Zoom. I kept working in Perkins OIT desk to earn some pocket money.\nIn a nutshell, this is the first ever summer I felt like I am being productive instead of doing nothing.\nCode+ It\u0026rsquo;s Code+ time. To be honest, I have a lot of expectations toward the program. I got kind of disappointed in the first week of Code+ since we attended quite a few extremely entry-level programming classes and useless lectures. Then I started to learn everything we need for our project by myself. It turned out really well.\nAlso supporting staffs of the program are really helpful who I learned a lot from. It feels exciting to build an actual website that could help Duke students. I have to say that I enjoy working every day 9 to 5 and debugging all tricky problems I encountered. That sense of achievement has made me convinced and determined to be a software engineer at least in the near future.\nSome fellow participants said I was really smart and the prototype I built was really awesome. But I do believe there\u0026rsquo;s nothing difficult of what I achieved. I just put all my efforts and I am genuinely interested in software development. It\u0026rsquo;s nothing like algorithm design or academic researches that I believe require high understanding of knowledge and IQ. Nevertheless, it is an important work that makes differences to people\u0026rsquo;s life. It is a miniature of amazing high technologies that human has developed. This is exactly what I would love to do. I am delighted that Code+ not only \u0026ldquo;forces\u0026rdquo; me to learn skills myself but also makes me confident and determined in software development.\nCooking Hang out There are just too much to share about my life\u0026hellip; :)\nBest, Haojin\n","date":"June 19, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-06-19-summertime.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It\u0026rsquo;s again been a long time since I wrote the last post.","title":"Summertime 🏖️"},{"content":"Standing at the myrtle beach today, I began to reflect on my Freshman journey.\nI feel very blessed and fortuated enough to have what I have seen, experienced, and learned from this school year. I never thought my first year in college would be as good as it went through. I was questioning about fate and believed everything is in my control if I worked hard enough. It is just not the truth after experiencing and contemplating on all the things that happened to me.\nI am grateful for my fate. I only had in total a month of online school classes since the covid began. When the virus hitting US, I had come back to normal school mood back in China. As now the virus explodes in China, I have come to US for studying. I still hate Zoom and cannot imagine how my friends went through even all-year-long online courses. I feel like everything in my life is finely presetted so I could have the best outcome as possible. In this sense, I believe myself as a special person as I am certainly being blessed by someone or something that I do not think others have in the same way as I have.\nI am grateful for people around me. I know I have already said this over and over again, but I do genuienly feel this way. Opporuntities, happinesses and thoughts I have, those are all brought by someone else than me. I have met so many talented, passionate, unique and interesting people at Duke that makes me feel previliged to talk to them. I woudld like to list them all but I could not since the list would be super long. It is amazing that how many people have helped me and together shaped me into the person I am today.\nLooking back at the entire school year, there are also countless highlight moments for me. A random dinner with friends, a road-trip, a makenew Friday, whatsoever\u0026hellip; But it never is how I grinded out an exam or what is my quiz score on certain tests. I believe, at least for me, grades is the least important thing among all those important things. As long as I have no regrets to myself, I do not think I should put more time on grades. But also, classes are more important than grades as I always tried to do an interesting but harder question rather than easy but boring one. I did that on my phiolosophy final and I felt so good about it that I do not care about the grade anymore as I have spoken what I would like to say and to learn what I want to learn.\nThe life is full of adventures ahead waiting for me. Life is fantastic and just best of the best. I kind of understand why 生命 and 生活 are both life in English—因为我像爱生命一样爱我的生活，爱生活一样爱着我的生命。\n","date":"May 1, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-05-01-the-end-of-my-freshman-year.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Standing at the myrtle beach today, I began to reflect on my Freshman journey.","title":"The End of My Freshman Year"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/competition/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"competition"},{"content":"Well the true March Madness we lost. But we are the final four!\nI never enjoyed watching a basketball game but this time. The game was so tight and intense. Alright, I still don\u0026rsquo;t like basketball at all. The March Madness is my March Madness.\nAPO It is a fraternity but it is not. I never intend to join a frat but intend to join an organization where I could do good deeds usually. So I guess this is a perfect choice for me. When the first time I participated APO event, people here were chilled and there was a vibe of chilling in general which I enjoyed a lot.\nit turned out not bad. I would not say I made a few best friends here but I did meet a lot of good people. I enjoy talking with them and doing silly things in the so-called brotherhood week.\nI wish I could be more involved in the group but also I am chilled with everything. Just do good things as much as I can.\nCooking I AM FALLING IN LOVE WITH COOKING CHINESE FOOD.\nI keep cooking every Sunday night no matter how busy I am. Although each time it took me 4 hours, 5pm to 9pm, to cook, eat and clean. I never thought I could fall in love with cooking rather than eating since I never cooked before and never wanted to cook back in China.\nBut I was right about myself: if I am pushed to do so, I will do so. I love cooking partly because it is a way to resolve my miss to my hometown (mainly food and my car). Also it is also a great way to socialize with friends as we cook and share together.\nAfter quite a few times of failures, I finally made the Coca-Cola Chicken Wing successfully. The moment I tasted the wing, I felt an enormous sense of satisfaction and achievement that I never had before. I finally found a true hobby that I am proud of.\nAlso when I saw the great amount of oil on the vegetable, I knew it is real Chinese food, this is the real family taste.\nI can\u0026rsquo;t help imagining learning, trying and cooking all kinds of classic Chinese foods in the coming summer to serve my friends.\nF1 This is the sport I feel like March Madness is happening. Now I understand why people are so crazy about Duke basketball since I have the same or even higher level of craziness for F1. Especially this year the game dynamic has completely changed as Mercedes goes down and King\u0026rsquo;s return of Ferrari. In addition, our proud Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu has grasped the first-ever point in his first-ever F1 Grand Prix. There were so many dramas and will be more in the future. I am even writing my writing101 paper on Formula 1 which is not like other painful writing assignments and I gained a lot of happiness from doing so.\nLife is truly fantastic for me and I enjoy each and every second of it.\n","date":"April 9, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-04-09-madness.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Well the true March Madness we lost.","title":"March Madness!"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/sports/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"sports"},{"content":"It\u0026rsquo;s been a crazy March that has nothing to do with March Madness, but crazier than March Madness.\nI know it has been a long time since the last time I blogged. I was telling myself last semester that I could definitely keep blogging at least every week but it turned out not working at all for this semester. It is not because I am having a worse or not-worth-blogging life compared to the last semester. But on the contrary, I am having a great time, great than ever. I would love to blog everything post by post but I failed to do so. Therefore, here is all.\nSpring Break Washington DC Roadtrip I never thought I could visit DC twice in three months. But here am I, the second time. What different is that I came with makenew folks, which I enjoyed a lot. I had a wried feeling that DC is very familiar to me even more than Beijing. I remember every street I have been to and every artifact in the museum that I have stopped by. Or just because I never visit a place twice within such a short period of time. However, this feeling is amazing partly because you start to appreciate things in the city rather than being surprised by new things. I could tell that I do love the city, the vibe and the history even though it\u0026rsquo;s short. I have a theory: 500 years is long that 5000 years. Why? Because you share a common perception of things 500 years ago but not for 5000 years\u0026rsquo; since they were too old to understand and relate. This is how I feel about my city Xi\u0026rsquo;an, the most ancient city in China, and DC.\nTwo trips together, I have almost visited all the signature museums around National Mall. Frankly, there is no single piece of art or document that is unforgettable to me, but the general feeling is.\nFor this trip, I enjoyed sitting in a micro dining room with friends while having not spicy ramen that kept me having a runny nose. It was super fun while carrying Daniel on my back in front of the monument. And I can\u0026rsquo;t stop laughing at myself that asking Sid to go American Indian Museum together, which has become a joke being told by friends over and over again. Also, making completely nonsense sentences in Nathan\u0026rsquo;s car with one word per person made me laugh for literally four hours. Most importantly, now I have the experience of sleeping with 10+ people on the ground of an Airbnb house.\nAlso I mostly appreciate the time and commitment that makenew people devoted to this trip. I cannot even have a safe plan for four people last time here while they are organizing a trip for 30 people. Relate to what Tim said, I think they are great great testimony of Jesus.\nAsheville The first, in the true sense, road trip I have ever had. American nature views are so different compared to China\u0026rsquo;s. There is an unspeakable difference between them. American mountains are more lively in my opinion while China\u0026rsquo;s are more awe-inspiring.\nThe most memorable things: millions of times of Country Road, Take Me Home; Mr. Chou(ugly in Chinese) Diego; 4 hours of walking and almost climbing to see the fantastic overlook of the entire valley since our car couldn\u0026rsquo;t pass by the annoying bumps; jumping into 50F river and screaming and losing my glasses. I can\u0026rsquo;t be happier than all the above things brought to me.\nAlso an unremarkable but heartwarming scene: A father and 5-year-old boy sitting next to us while watching a mediocre sunset on a mediocre hill. I saw the father and boy interacting with each other in a so sweet way. I am envious of that and just can\u0026rsquo;t help thinking about what kind of father would I become and imagining all unrealistic family things. Unrealistic but exceedingly desirable.\nAlllso, my birthday. I am so happy that I could celebrate all my birthdays during the break for at least the next 3 years of my life. This is the first birthday I had out of home, which is also the most appreciable birthday I had. I appreciate Mattew\u0026rsquo;s professional birthday songs and Andy and Min and Jordan\u0026rsquo;s unprofessional birthday songs. I felt far close to home while far away from home.\nBirthday Yes, birthday again. I didn\u0026rsquo;t expect I would have another birthday on the following day we went back to Durham. I was surprised, moved and grateful. I wish there are words better than \u0026ldquo;thank you\u0026rdquo; to say to all the makenew folks.\nPlus I bought myself a gift. A newly released LEGO F1 car. I am not a fan of LEGO but a fan of F1. I enjoyed the process of building it. But this is probably the last LEGO I would purchase since it is so expensive haha. But this one is definitely worth it considering the additional value of emotional attachment.\n","date":"April 9, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-04-09-march-madness.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It\u0026rsquo;s been a crazy March that has nothing to do with March Madness, but crazier than March Madness.","title":"March Madness?"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/presentation/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"presentation"},{"content":"We just lost the most important home game today.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s only 10 PM but I feel like already 2 AM. The campus is so quiet and everybody I saw was upset with a bitter smile. For me, I am never into basketball and the result doesn\u0026rsquo;t matter much to me to some extent. However, I can feel the subtle change in my mood in such down campus vibe. A better thing is that it is finally the right time for me to sit down and calm down, reflecting on the past 2 months which I should have done early.\nSo many things happened within two months. It was certainly much busier than the previous semester. I joined a new extracurricular club, got a part-time job in the OIT office, read a bunch of esoteric philosophy and sociology papers, pledged a national service fraternity, tried to cook Chinese food every weekend with friends\u0026hellip; All of those, I enjoyed a lot, far more than I expected.\nThe world also has been changed a lot. Bad things happened. The Russia-Ukraine War has been imposed huge impacts on each and every aspect of people\u0026rsquo;s lives, globally. I remember debating with my friends on the roles those world leaders play in such incidents. We could not agree with each other. Nobody could agree with anybody. There are people in the student group chat raising money for the Ukrainian military, joking on \u0026ldquo;Let\u0026rsquo;s go Russia\u0026rdquo;. There are all kinds of people in this world, no matter which part. I have experienced a great sense of hostility and extremity around my daily life, the Internet life, and the lands far away. Nevertheless, I hold an optimist\u0026rsquo;s view of the world, or at least, for the world I perceive. Recently I have taken up a routine of reading every day before going to bed. From the book A Wavy Life 人生海海, I learned that \u0026ldquo;The life is not what you have lived for, the life is what you have remembered for\u0026rdquo;. Relating to my current understanding and experience, I enjoy the moment no matter I stepped up or I gave in.\nAlso, I celebrated the first-ever Chinese New Year away from home. It was refreshing and memorable. I wrapped almost hundreds of dumplings with friends from the church. I bought a lot of classic snacks and just wanted to show my gratitude to this special community. It was the first new year I didn\u0026rsquo;t watch CCTV Gala. Yet, worth celebrating and remembering for years.\nIt brings me thoughts onto the religion now. Recently I finished a short introduction book to Christianity by the pastor. It was not mind-blowing but brought up my attention and curiosity to examine the religion and metaphysical questions like what I live for. I always believed in there exists a God who created this beloved world. However, I am still not sure who he is. What does a God truly mean to me, my life, my future, and even my afterlife? As for now, I believe my friends believe for a reason. I believe I desperately want to learn more.\nThe most rewarding thing this semester so far is the comments by my writing 101 class professor. This is also the most rewarding class for me this semester. I do feel like I have learned a lot from this class in terms of writing skills and the mindset to perceive the world. As we learned about the labor of sports, contemporary spectator sports is more than an entertaining sport. It is an institution that could suppress humanity, widen inequality and lead to consequences. Everything is doubtful, no matter how good or bad it looks.\nLife goes on and on~\nSpring break starts now.\nWarmly,\n","date":"March 5, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-03-05-spring-semester-unwrap.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"We just lost the most important home game today.","title":"Spring Unwrap"},{"content":"Finally, it comes to the beginning of another wonderful semester.\nUnlike high school time which I genuinely didn\u0026rsquo;t like switching from sweet and chilled breaks to a busy school semester, I do look forward to the college semester. Probably because it was just so boring during my winter break when I went to Washington DC and came back staying on campus for most of the break. Most importantly, I missed the people I met here including friends and strangers. I enjoyed interacting with people and striking basic conversation with \u0026ldquo;How are you?\u0026rdquo;.\nActually, last week was the first week of class since the semester began last Wednesday. But generally, I enjoyed this whole one and a half starting week though it was completely on zoom. It wasn\u0026rsquo;t bad at all compared to what I thought would be like. Back in high school, I only had a short experience of online school for a few months and frankly, I learned nothing during that time with all the distractions at home. So I made a judgment that I wouldn\u0026rsquo;t make it during online learning. However, I did learn a lot and met with new classmates this week via zoom. I had the same feeling of excitement and satisfaction after a long and sometimes internet-lagged zoom meeting. I still got a chance to understand different perspectives on sports, capitalism, philosophy through all my classes which I love a lot based on what\u0026rsquo;s going on now.\nI keep cooking sometimes this week, mostly because I bought a lot of stuff during winter break and they were going to expire. It was exciting making my own food and feeding myself. It is even more exciting to cook and serve for your friends. We talked, we joked, we laughed while cooking and having meals together. I hope to keep this up through the entire semester.\nThere was also a dramatic moment last Saturday when I was mistakenly being told of getting positive on covid while waiting in the line for my first duke basketball game. I called my roommate and we decided to have him stay at a hotel tonight before I figured out this mess of covid. Then I informed all the people I had contact with recently. After that I just sit down alone in my room, self-talking that oh it\u0026rsquo;s the best time to get covid since I\u0026rsquo;ll have a great chance of getting recovered before classes in-person, plus sooner or later I\u0026rsquo;ll get covid based on the roaring of cases. Around 11 PM, I received another email from Duke saying that they are happy to let me know I am not positive due to their mistake. I was relieved at first and then pissed off by their unprofessional actions. I texted all my friends again saying that I am not positive at all and I am gonna sue Duke to get my tuition back even. Anyway, it was a funny experience for me and reminded me I do not want to get covid at all even it\u0026rsquo;s not as serious as it was. It will affect people around you, persons you care about.\nI met with my friends from makenew a lot this week. I love hanging out with them and sometimes we could talk about some deeper philosophical topics which I enjoyed a lot. I just love getting to know people here and respect them a lot for what they do and what they are trying to achieve.\nWell, I don\u0026rsquo;t know why I decide to write a blog in English this time but I\u0026rsquo;d like to do that ever since now if my future-me don\u0026rsquo;t mind. It\u0026rsquo;s time to struggle with written English and beg to get decent grades in both writing and philosophy classes.\nBest of luck.\n","date":"January 15, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-01-15-first-week-of-class.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Finally, it comes to the beginning of another wonderful semester.","title":"First Week of Class"},{"content":"很多人称这一年为被偷走的一年，于我而言，却意义非凡。是重大的转折，又仿佛是日出时分，朝霞最亮，最广阔，拥有能够扩展整个天空的野心的时刻。\nPre-college Life 后申请季 还记得去年的12月31号的跨年夜，我在利用最后的机会考duolingo。当时压力很大，每天和黑夜作伴，那种黑暗吞噬一切的恐怖感相比文书反复折磨和由于标化成绩给自己带来的不自信感来说不值一提。一直持续到一月末，都过着“生不如死”，绞尽脑汁写文书的日子。不愿再回首，不愿再经历，但我知道那段时光教会了我如何去忍耐，去选择相信，去咬牙坚持下去。\n犹记得学校的元旦晚会，自己当天可能只睡了两三个小时，别人在载歌载舞，我在海量的学校文书里挣扎，电脑屏幕桌面就是密密麻麻的文书一二三四五稿。可能是过的最痛苦的一个元旦了，看着拿到offer的同学欢庆新年，内心隐隐作痛，恨自己。\nOffer雨 之后该发生的一切都发生了。拿到了不错的offer，在出租屋里声泪俱下，早上七点撕裂的尖叫声在楼道里上蹿下跳，在和母亲的电话里说“我终于证明了自己，我就要让不相信自己的人看一看！”\n毕业季 拿到offer之后的学校生活很枯燥却又很有趣。上课学习知识的动力是真的没有了，一天最开心的可能就是和同学玩游戏。三天掌握斗地主，七天重拾狂野飙车，我知道每一刻都很珍贵，无论过去当下未来，享受就好。\n人生的第一个大目标算是达成了，有了更多的时间去填补作为一个人的社会属性。我终于可以周末约着同学去吃饭，去看电影，去滑雪，去玩，去社交。在这个过程中，收获了至今跨越整个美洲大陆的友谊，也许是我拥有的第一份真正的友谊。\n暑假 也可以说我这个暑假是被偷走了的，因为没有干什么正事。参加的夏校让我深刻认识到了自己不是科研的料，自己从未想过我可以做出果断退出的抉择。当然，拿到了驾照算是一件事。当我坐在车里，开车穿行在西安的大街小巷，能够带朋友出去看电影，大晚上把车停在十字路口，驱车三十余公里去农家乐烧烤打麻将，我感觉这是我最有成年的感觉的时刻。我学会了开车，我可以去自己想去的地方了。甚至现在，我并不想家，唯一想的是开车的那种感觉，或者也许是那种让我自身说服已经成长的错觉。\n当然，这段时间最重要的另一件事情就是感恩。去小学初中高中感恩每一位教书育人的老师，感恩高考结束的天才同学们，感恩懵懂时期稚嫩的感情，为一切都算是画上了一个圆满的句号。我知道未来有一天，我一定要向母校捐款，我要让他们以我为豪。总是大家总是拿学校开玩笑，但一切的机遇和经历，都是在这些地方发生的，无论好坏，塑造了现在的我，我必将感恩致谢。这是父母教导我的，是我通过亲身经历所相信的，感恩身边的每一个人，他们让你在时间成丝的现在时成为了自己。\nCollege Life Orientation Week 怎么说，超出想象的好。orientation week算是我性格一百八十度大转变的时候，记得刚到学习哦啊还是非常拘谨自卑，真的发现自己是全校英语最差的人了，完全不敢和别人交流。一天晚上被叫出去打牌，我甚至不知道怎么用英文说扑克牌，但那天晚上我真的突然茅塞顿开，不再恐惧，英语张口就来，甚至晚上回去和中国室友狂飙英文。那段时间不上课，有更多的时间去社交，大家交友也不是出于课程抱大腿之类的意图，交友非常地纯粹。我也很感激在那段时间交到了现在非常好的朋友们。牌友变朋友，晚上散步，GADU偶遇church group，每一段看似机缘巧合的经历却构成了我第一个学期的主旋律。\n接下来的日子 岁月静好，做了中国精准脱贫的presentation，请上课口头禅“shit”的professor吃了flunch，尝试了rowing社团看到了凌晨五点的星辰和日出，通过滑冰由衷地发现了值得欣赏的人儿。一堂课两个半小时的presentation，多到爆炸的数学作业，每次能让我跳脱思想框架的ethics what now program，我真的蛮开心的。\n和church group friends的相处让我开始了解一种信仰，结识了很多朋友，体验了很多传统的美国活动，corn maze，篝火，Marshmallow，beach，一切的一切，我很感恩，很开心，这就是享受生活，发现小小的感动，汇聚成一个又一个幸福绽放的美丽的烟火。\nWinter Break Life Washington DC 一国之都，还是有其独特的风格和底蕴。大理石的纪念堂，若大穹顶的博物馆，欧洲风情的Georgetown小镇，让这座城市别具一格。最喜欢的，其实是这里的食物，其实就是中餐。我们甚至品尝到了习主席访美时的菜肴，还是我的家乡菜。远在家乡万里之外品尝到凉皮肉夹馍的那一刻，眼泪都忍不之掉了下来。我万万想不到半年前大街小巷都能吃到的凉皮如今连汤汁都不愿舍弃。\n这座城市让我看到了美国开国元勋们对于政治理想的追求，也让我看到了这个国家后辈一代一代人对历史的尊敬和浪漫。美国历史不长，记录得却很详细，从无数个博物馆，我看到了无数件文件，图画，物件，影像等等从各个方面佐证独一件事情。\n学做饭 回到学校，和住在监狱里没有两样。每天唯一的活动就是出去吃饭，晚上打牌。圣诞假期甚至连外出吃饭的权力都被剥夺了，不得不开始自己做饭。从最开始各种苦笑不得的错误，到吃上人生第一个自己红烧的鸡腿，再到连吃3天红烧鸡腿，再到自己煎牛排，煮菜，一步一步，也算是能养活自己了。甚至还有些喜欢做饭，就像父母很早之前所说的，做饭是一项很重要的生活能力，书读的再好，也得学会生活。\n圣诞夜，元旦和今夜 圣诞夜又喝醉了。朋友邀请我喝龙舌兰、打牌。第一次知道需要吃青柠，沾粗盐，然后才是喝酒。喝着喝着就失去了度，也许是圣诞夜太孤独，想着喝醉也无妨。人生第一次喝吐了，在朋友的房间里打滚，在走廊里光着上身乱跑，第二天迷迷糊糊把新买的耳机连同衣服一起洗了，吃了又吐。给一同的朋友们造成了很大的麻烦。但回想起来还是很开心，酒，真的能消愁。\n12月31号晚上，我们一行六人去吃心心念念的火锅。为了一顿火锅，我洗了澡，换了新衣服，期待了两三天。真正吃上的时候，很是满足。半个小时车程，车费接近火锅费用，因此火锅算是一把奢侈。六个背景截然不同的男生在新年夜说着中国话想着怎么最大限度白嫖自助火锅。同样的，格外开心。\n昨天，duke下雪了，我来这里的第一场大雪，也是今年的第一场大雪。出乎意料的，下午雪就完全藏匿了踪迹，无处可循。但雪触及这里的早上，是真实的，美好的。\n今夜，1月4号晚上，母亲的生日，开学的前夜，终于把这份本应在去年完成的年终报告写完了。很期待新的课程，唯一遗憾的是前两周改成了线上授课，只希望一切都会好起来。\n祝好。\n","date":"January 4, 2022","permalink":"/posts/2022-01-01-2021%E5%B9%B4%E7%BB%88%E6%80%BB%E7%BB%93.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"很多人称这一年为被偷走的一年，于我而言，却意义非凡。是重大的转折，又仿佛是日出时分，朝霞最亮，最广阔，拥有能够扩展整个天空的野心的时刻。","title":"2021年终总结"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/toefl/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"TOEFL"},{"content":"今天是最后一天了，没有什么安排，最后自由自在地再感受一下首都的氛围。\n今天唯一一件事情就是中午最后吃了一顿中餐，红烧牛肉面。第一次吃面连汤也喝了。\n华盛顿没有纽约那么繁华快节奏，也没有durham那么休闲慢节奏，很喜欢这里欧式一栋一栋联排的小别墅，喜欢只有你想不到，没有你找不到的各种主题博物馆，喜欢美国人对于开国元勋们那种别样的穿越历史的浪漫，一一由建筑表达出来。\n希望不是最后一次来这里，希望下次能够有人可以分享我的观察，经历和热情。\n","date":"December 21, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-21-washington-dc-day5.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天是最后一天了，没有什么安排，最后自由自在地再感受一下首都的氛围。","title":"Washington DC - Day5"},{"content":"今天算是比较chill的一天，唯一的行程就是National Zoo。说来惭愧，作为一个中国人第一次看到大熊猫居然是在美国首都。\n南非美食 早起吃完早餐，又睡了一个回笼觉。在城市里最幸福的就是每天可以打开yelp选择数不尽的各地美食。我们选择了动物园旁边的一家南非美食。点餐的时候，辣度分为5档，我迟疑了，最后选择了第二辣。尝到鸡肉的第一口，就后悔应该选择最辣的了。但总的来说，鸡肉非常嫩，哪怕是在最里面的部分。\n国家动物园 动物园和其他经典一样，也都是完全免费的。入园后的前几个景点发现动物都没有出来，可能是天气太冷了，睡着了。但当看到熊猫的时候，一切都值了。真的超出想象的可爱，他们笨拙的步伐，我甚至看到了一个大熊猫爬上树梢，一不小心摔了下来的画面，在地面上翻了几个跟头。众人发出了被萌化的声音哈哈。\n之后参观了好几个室内的展馆，看到了我见过的最大的鱼，足足有两米长，和人类相当。照片现在再看，确实还有些害怕，这里就不放图片了。\n出乎意料的是，我看到了各种各样的蛇。之前的我是从来不敢看蛇的，连照片都能让我冷汗直冒。而这次，隔着一层玻璃却能够眼不眨心不跳地静静观赏，也许是自己真的长大了？童年最大的恐惧现在看来也都不算什么了。\n川陕人家 我们坐车30分钟才到了这家让我心心念念的餐馆。翻开菜单的第一页写着“本店肉夹馍为习近平主席访美期间指定特供食品”，而吃完的体验也着实证明了确实是款待国宾的上佳菜肴。凉皮和夫妻肺片上来的那一刻，整个人的细胞像是被激活了一样，连平常不喜欢吃的豆芽也都吃得一干二净。能够在异国他乡尝到一口正宗的家乡菜，真的太美好，太难了。\n最后吃的非常饱，从来没有这么感激过一顿饭菜。\n","date":"December 20, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-20-washington-dc-day4.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天算是比较chill的一天，唯一的行程就是National Zoo。说来惭愧，作为一个中国人第一次看到大熊猫居然是在美国首都。","title":"Washington DC - Day4"},{"content":"今天的行程比较松散，中午才从住处出发。主要徒步浏览了Georgetown还有Georgetown大学。当然，还有最爱的胡辣汤。\nGeorgetown 从住家步行，大概30分钟就到了Georgetown，类似于国内的历史文化保护区，这里也是颇有历史，很多小国的大使馆就藏匿在众多餐厅酒吧之间，我们看到了阿塞拜疆、巴勒斯坦等等。中午我们去了一个泰式餐厅，准确的来说是酒吧，所以中午并没有几个人在那里就餐。食物上乘，尤其喜欢带有一丝甜味的咖喱酱，与印度咖喱口味泾渭分明，却也各有特色。\n之后我们前往非常有名的Georgetown Cupcake，排队长度比想象中的短，排队时间却比想象中的久多了。再加上寒风呼啸，着实不好受。但不得不说，cupcake还是非常好吃的，各种味道也有不同的特色，但可能对于我一个中国人来说还是甜过头了。总的来说比较推荐，卖相也很好，拍照自然是首选。\nWaterfront Park 沿着Georgetown一路下坡，就到了河边，景色不能说很美，但给人一种非常沉寂，放空的感觉。无意间我们发现公园尽头的建筑物就是著名的水门事件发生地，美国民主党总部水门综合大楼。岸边有很多海鸥，甚至有一个还短暂停在了栏杆上，可惜我没反应过来拍照，海鸥就飞走了。\nGeorgetown University 继续走路，来到了乔治城大学。其实这个学校和我们学校有很多的相似之处，比如标志性建筑都是比较复古的建筑物，且都有教堂。学校给我的感觉是非常紧凑，教学楼、音乐厅、宿舍都无序有机地坐落在高度上下起伏的校园里。校园里甚至还有一片墓地。同行的朋友都认为这里的设施比较新，比duke好多了，但我却认为还是duke好，建筑物规规整整地分布在校园里，给人以不争不抢的感觉。有崭新的教学楼，也有想我的宿舍一样的老建筑物，但我似乎是习惯了，出来参观其他学校才发现竟也爱上了自己的学校，对其他学校完全没有感觉。\n胡辣汤 受到学长的邀请，去他家吃他自己做的胡辣汤。不得不说，油泼辣子和那股浓重的胡椒味，让我想起了家乡。万里之外异国他乡，能够拜访来自同一个小地方的学长，于我而言真的是一种幸运。希望未来还有机会再见。\n","date":"December 19, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-19-washington-dc-day3.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天的行程比较松散，中午才从住处出发。主要徒步浏览了Georgetown还有Georgetown大学。当然，还有最爱的胡辣汤。","title":"Washington DC - Day3"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/museum/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"museum"},{"content":"今天混迹于各个博物馆之间，算是把美国的历史全方位各角度体验了一番，颇有收获。\nInternational Spy Museum 受朋友的推荐，早早预订了间谍博物馆的门票，其实这也是唯一一个需要收费的博物馆。整个浏览穿插着一些交互式的游戏，每个人都有一张id卡，会记录你的选择并在最后生成总结。总的来说，噱头大于实际意义，但仍是富有创意。\n博物馆里看到了很多真实的，用于实战的间谍设备，伪装设备还有真人轶事。尤其佩服美国人的自嘲精神，甚至揭露了很多美国情报组织的dirty work。另外感到意外的，还有博物馆陈列了大量前苏联的装备，甚至在这一个博物馆里，你就能感受到强烈的冷战氛围。两个大国的角逐博弈，成为了众多博物馆的主题或者说是副标题。\n影响最深的还是乌克兰前总统经过KGB投毒之后毁容的照片，查询中国情报机构显示“Unavailable”，法航在飞往纽约的商务舱上安装窃听装置，现在听起来甚至都有些令人发笑，但这些确实实实在在发生过的历史，着实令人感到历史的魅力，以及保存博物的意义，哪怕是博后人一笑，也让这些事迹通过各种方式保存了下来。\nNational History Museum 在有恐龙化石和一群小朋友的Natural history museum和National history museum里，我们选择了national history museum. 毕竟恐龙化石在哪里都能看到，美国自己诉说陈列的历史只有在这里能看到。\n我们参观的第一个主题展，就是美国的战争史，从独立战争讲起。而这些内容，我们或多或少在致之前的spy museum还有昨天的国家图书馆，华盛顿纪念碑都已经阅读到、接触到了数遍。个人来讲，确实感觉到美国历史时间跨度之短，重要的事件究极归纳也就几件，来来回回反反复复地在各种博物馆通过不同的实物、方式讲述。当然，我能深刻地感受到美国人对历史的尊重和保护，短短一个事件，他们能从每一个维度作证、讲述、纪念和宣扬，这可能是我们中国做不到的，或许是因为意识不到位，亦或许只是历史长河漫漫罢了。\n总的来说还是值得观看的，印象比较深刻的是美国总统和第一夫人展，展出了很多件不同第一夫人的礼服，于我而言算是一桩奇闻逸事。还有美国公民展，讲述了美国人对于自己身份的解读以及投票权的宣传。规模较小的钱币展也颇有意思，在那里你能看到面值十万元的美元钞票。\nNational Archive 因为独立宣言原件保存于此而慕名而来。这是我们参观的所有博物馆当中唯一禁止在整个馆内照相的。看到了很多佐证美国历史，具有历史意义的书信、契约以及其他文本形式的记录。\n存放宪法和独立宣言原件的地方是一个单独的地方，非常宏伟的拱形天花板，偌大的圆形展厅内唯一的陈列物就是这些已经很难看清字迹、保存在特殊光线照射的玻璃罩内的文件了。同样的，虽然看不懂几个字，却也为这些文件能够保存至今而感到震撼，美国的立国之本就在我的面前，数百年前美国开国元勋们的字迹在我面前呈现，作为一个中国人，总结这几天的博物馆之旅，说实话我可能还无法理解美国的价值观，但我表示尊重。\nShopping Mall 因为好友来自这里，他驱车来接我们前往pentagon city的一个shopping mall吃饭。非常巧地遇见了之前yelp上随机点开的中餐馆，于是便进入就餐。最开始我害怕外国友人吃不惯中餐炒鸡蛋，但看好友一盘子米饭解决得干干净净，我也是十分开心。来这里，明显能感觉到不是所有人都喜欢吃中餐的，完全不是国内宣传的那个样子，吃中餐的还是中国人。我们瞧不起异域的食物，他们亦是。所以看到好友的反应，我才松了口气，没有让他感到不舒服。\n之后他请我吃了他最爱的类似于烤面包条的东西，具体的名字我又忘了，但这些都不重要，我是真心能感受到和好友的距离一下子拉近了很多，我们种族不同，甚至如果不是duke，一辈子都不可能有交集。他能够开车接送我们，给我们参谋dc的旅行计划，我感到非常地感激。最后他把我们送到家，专门说想和我照一张相，我真的很是感动。我知道，这是值得深交，未来一辈子的朋友。我们有不同的文化，不同的信仰，不同的肤色，甚至不同的爱好，但我们冥冥之中有一无法言说的地方相通，让我们成为了朋友。祝他寒假一切顺利，来年校园再见！\n","date":"December 18, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-18-washington-dc-day2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"今天混迹于各个博物馆之间，算是把美国的历史全方位各角度体验了一番，颇有收获。","title":"Washington DC - Day2"},{"content":"寒假了，大家又都各奔东西。美国的假期确实好多，让我不知如何是好。漫长的寒假还是决定出去走一走，尽管一个月前刚从纽约回来。\n我原以为继纽约之后，不会再有哪一座城市能够像纽约一样独特，标志性和繁华。在来到之前，我对于美国地域划分成了两类：一类是如Durham地广人稀，一类如纽约紧凑繁华。看到DC的第一眼，我就打破了自己的关键，美国这里当然还有第三个分类，就是DC。或者说每探索一个新城市，我都觉得有非常独一无二的闪光点，是完全与众不同的。\n第零天 降落 没有想到飞机降落的路线即飞掠National Mall，能够俯瞰所有重要地标。着实是很兴奋。另一是从空中看到了很多联排的小别墅，别有欧洲风情，这是我所探索的地方所未见的。\n下飞机之后，出了机场就看到了地铁高架，坐上车，第一感觉是整个城市非常干净，给人一种很清新的感觉。\n住家 我们四人一行，预定的是联排别墅这样的Airbnb，host非常热情，整个房子也非常大。唯一没想到的是两个人住在地下室，两个人住在二层，但其实非常的温馨，也足够睡一个安稳觉了。\n第一天 早餐 Host非常友好地为我们免费提供了早餐，这也是我唯一能早上八点半起来的原因了。是一顿非常美式的早餐，有bagel，奶酪，水果，热茶和果汁。意外的好吃。\nUS Capitol 驱车十余分钟便到达了首都的中心地带，可能是因为工作日加上圣诞假期，街道上非常冷清。我们步入国会广场，我们甚至是唯一的游客。由于疫情，或者说其他原因，国会内部并不对外开放。我们一行人在门外留影之后便前往仅一路之隔的美国最高法院和国会图书馆。真的很难想象，不远的之前这里挤满了抗议叛乱的人群。如今，空无一人，只剩荷枪实弹的警卫和寥寥无几的游客。\nUS Supreme Court \u0026amp; Library of Congress 最高法院是典型的希腊式建筑（？），给人以庄严肃穆的感觉，洁白的大理石确实让人敬意油然而生。同样的，空无一人，只能够在门口拍照合影。Three pillars of power. 立法权和司法权标志性建筑隔街相望，互相制衡。首都的建筑设计确实精妙，富含寓意。\n图书馆也是非常典型的希腊式建筑，我们进入了建筑内部，但却深知没有见到一本书，就因为时间原因折返。但内部的装潢确实一贯的优雅，不知为什么，并没有多少年历史的西方建筑，却让我能够体会到更厚重的历史感。或许是近代的历史是我能够共通理解的历史，再往远古追溯，与我们现代人类已少了很多联系。\nNational Air and Space Museum 其实对这里的期待很高，但参观完也就感觉中规中矩，唯一令我印象深刻的是有很多前苏联的模型展出，美国也大方地承认了前苏联在太空竞赛中的各项成就，甚至对其还有详尽的研究。余下的时间，我和朋友尝试了战斗机模拟器，其实和我在西雅度波音博物馆里的体验机器一模一样，但还是非常享受。\nWashington Monument 之后，我们沿着National Mall一路步行，前往华盛顿纪念碑。整个区域给人感觉非常的规整，静谧，555英尺的纪念碑独立在市中心，静静地，不争，见证了美国这一新兴国家的崛起。\n走进仰望，比我想象中的高大了许多。作为世界上最大的单体石头构造建筑，能够看到偏底座部分和偏上部分使用的是不同的石头，因为纪念碑的建造因为内战停工了数年，再次开工发现原来的石头产地已经被挖空了。\n没错，纪念碑是可以乘电梯上到顶部的。很难想象这是将近150年前的建筑，站在首都的最高处，风景很是独特。我沿着东南西北四个方向转了一圈，很多的纪念碑与重要建筑物，能够感受到首都的独特之处。\nWhite House 白宫在我的印象里是很大的，巨大的草坪，巨大的连体建筑，但实际上出乎我的意料，只是一座非常不起眼的建筑，尤其是和周围的建筑物相比。唯一能提的，可能就是这是华盛顿最老的建筑了吧。想一想Biden在这么小的地方办公，也是为他感到一丝丝委屈。反而旁边的财政部，商务部还有Executive Office Building非常有建筑风格，格外恢弘。\nLincoln Memorial 马丁路德金就是在这里的第18阶台阶上进行了著名的《我有一个梦想》演讲，很难想象整个广场被人群挤满的景象真是存在在上个世纪。进到内部，是巨大的林肯坐相。这让我想起了小时候去过的中正纪念堂，和林肯纪念堂其实布局建筑非常相似。\n夜游DC 晚饭在一家非常fancy的餐厅，牛排还可以，就是上菜非常慢。由于预约了夜游大巴的门票，我们一行四人疯狂奔跑在dc的街头，终于赶上了大巴。解说非常风趣幽默，我印象最深的是\u0026quot;On our left you can see the FBI building. Feel free to take pictures. I\u0026rsquo;m sure they are taking pictures of you, too\u0026quot;.\n算是把白天看过的景点又重温了一遍，但多了解说，确实又了解了很多背后的轶事。历史真的充满令人恐怖的巧合。\n","date":"December 17, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-17-washington-dc-day1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"寒假了，大家又都各奔东西。美国的假期确实好多，让我不知如何是好。漫长的寒假还是决定出去走一走，尽管一个月前刚从纽约回来。","title":"Washington DC - Day1"},{"content":"What a drive! 早上八点钟就爬起来，静候F1 2021年的最后一场大奖赛——阿布扎比亚斯码头。作为这个暑假才爱上的运动，能够在第一个入坑的赛季就赶上如此激烈、意义非凡的一季，实属幸运。\n从比赛开始，Max失去pole之后，其实局势就已经沉静下来了，Max无论是换各种胎还是Perez神级挡车，都没有出现那种凌空一现打破僵局的时刻。作为偏向Max的粉丝（其实是主要喜欢Perez，顺带喜欢红牛车队），我觉得可能冠军之争已经尘埃落定了。即使有安全车出现，也是无济于事。比赛中期的时候，我甚至睡了过去，直到Perez强硬防守Lewis才被重新激动起来的解说吵醒了。\nPerez 说回Perez，我认为这是最好的队友，最好的防守。我并不懂各种详细的赛车参数，但只是纯粹的超车以及攻守对抗，就能让人肾上腺素爆满。果然，这是我喜欢的车手，他一直有着从最后一名到第一的那种勇气。\n最后一圈 就是这一圈，让我认定了这是我看过所有的F1比赛中最戏剧性的一场，也是最鼓舞人心的一场。抛开FIA的判罚，最后一圈决定2021一整年的冠军确实让人不得不激动起来。当我看到Max的车在镜头里，两辆车几乎是在向前爬行，甚至能感觉到安全车释放的最后一秒Max车身甚至超过了Lewis。那一瞬间，我能感受到Max内心雄狮一样的力量和精神崛起，以及Lewis些许的无奈。也不知道是哪个转角，当Max成功超越Lewis，我在宿舍里尖叫了起来，好久都没有为竞技体育而如此兴奋过了。\n整个赛季 F1 2021是我第一个观看整整一整赛季的运动，围场内外让我这个半拉子粉丝也享受其中。喜欢瞬息万变的局面，喜欢每一次策略制胜的巧妙，喜欢周冠宇官宣的中国时刻。\nF1注定无法像足球篮球一样成为大众普及的运动，但它独有的魅力令无数人着迷，其中也包括我。这种既有爆发力，有需要耐力的比赛需要观众的肾上腺素，也需要观众的耐心。我看F1的过程，夸张一点，就是培养心性的过程，从最开始看不完整场比赛只看highlight到现在能够一大早爬起来完完整整地看完正赛，收获了耐心，也从更多的角度理解了F1比赛，除了感官的冲击，更是为各个车队的策略所吸引着迷。希望下个赛季能够开始去看排位赛甚至练习赛吧。\n最终的结局我很满意。我认为constructor champ完美地代表了最高水平的车队水平，Mercedes当之无愧。driver champ代表了勇气，运气，实力以及种种因素的集合，Max也是当之无愧。我清晰地记得Lewis在两次安全车时都要求进展，但车队为了保持现有优势，做出了保守的按兵不动的策略。可见Lewis还是有承担风险的那份勇气和胆识的，只是车队没有，当然这也是客观因素所决定的，没有人会在当前优势下去放弃相当重要的一部分。但是红牛就是因为nothing to lose而赢了比赛。\n这个赛季的走向我很喜欢，运气的重要程度往往超过人们的想象，墨菲定律的成功率甚至也超过人们的想象。我们在2021最后一个旧赛季迎来了新王登基，我相信下一年的比赛会更加精彩。\n","date":"December 12, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-12-f1-2021-review.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"What a drive!","title":"F1 2021 Review"},{"content":"从纽约回来之后，立马就进入了期末考试周。周二回来，周五就进行了第一场期末考试，时间过的真快。但确实是不太适应Thanksgiving和Winter break间隔如此之近。\n我以为自己回来之后会非常想念纽约的吃喝玩乐之行，但并没有。只是有时候感慨两边截然不同的生活方式和学习氛围，时常感到庆幸，Duke真的是适合我的学校。\n结课 这周我所有的课都是最后一节了，着实是有些感伤，当然只针对一些课程。CS201虽然是个大课，但真的结束的时候，也怀念自己做apt的时光，怀念和朋友绞尽脑汁做project的时光，还有每次上课和朋友坐在第一排的“观影体验”。这是一门没有很大压力，算是一个衔接课吧，下学期的210就要真的开始学习计算机了。\nGrody的leadership也是我一定会非常怀念的一节课，说实话其实课程内容设置并不是很好，整节课全凭Grody的个人魅力支撑，但你不得不承认，这样的效果甚至超过了99%的正常设置的课程。每个人都喜欢他，我也不例外。感觉自己至少对leadership有了启蒙和清晰一点的概念，未来还有机会去实践，去再上他的课。最后一节课他讲了很多，分享了很多自己的故事，听君一席话，胜读十年书。一定要再请他Flunch！\n周四晚上去教授家吃结课晚餐，教授家里真的很温馨，很有中产阶级的味道。十米长的拼成的餐桌，装饰华丽的圣诞树，在门口看起来有些吓人的圣诞老师模型我都是第一次见到。无限循环的圣诞歌曲，真的有了过节的氛围。但说实话，教授人非常好，但我在这门课上学到的东西确实不多，或者说自己认知范围内的提升不多。我室友的一句话说的很好，如果你已经当过一个公司的CEO再来听这门课，一定和现在的你有完全不同的收获。最后我们每个人发言做了一个相当于年终总结吧，我只能说自己有些许的言不由衷，因为确实没学到什么。但每个人都表现地很真诚，也就无所谓了。\n喝酒 当然不希望这成为我每次博客的小标题哈哈。但这周五喝酒，我是为了给朋友送行。他没有final考试，全都是paper，所以周六一早就回家了。我没有喝多少，朋友带的威士忌太甜了，不是我喜欢的纯烈味道。当然，最后也完完全全没有上次在纽约开心，原因就不说了。\n通宵 算是自己在duke的第一个通宵吧，比我想象中的晚太多了。甚至这一次熬通宵都不是必须的。图书馆在final这一周终于成了通宵开门，我周六晚上一个人在地下室赶paper，没有任何一个人在图书馆。有一种梦回去年同一个时候，熬夜写文书的日子，但这一回内心是莫名的自信与充满希望。从图书馆出来，已经是将近五点了，写完paper，发给同学，完成诺言的感觉真的很棒。\n换个地方自习 这可能是我最开心的一天了。\n坐在一个酷似农家乐的庭院里，写着paper，朋友们都坐在身边，这个感觉太棒了。尤其是还能帮助朋友的中文学习，终于终于感受到自己能够帮助到别人了。非常享受这里的氛围，和朋友们random的对话，非常惬意。希望还有机会。\n火警 期末了，也终于轮到我们East House触发火警了，警铃非常刺耳，所有人在凌晨一点走出建筑物，我穿着短袖短裤和大家攀谈了开来。不到10分钟，消防车就来了。红闪闪的颇有过节的气氛，大家还在拍照留念，我也不例外。最后当然是什么也没有发现，据说是因为水系统的问题出触发了火警。\n最后一周了，后天一场数学final，加油！\n","date":"December 7, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-12-06-final-week.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"从纽约回来之后，立马就进入了期末考试周。周二回来，周五就进行了第一场期末考试，时间过的真快。但确实是不太适应Thanksgiving和Winter break间隔如此之近。","title":"Final Week"},{"content":"最最最后一天了，现在正坐在从纽约飞往durham的飞机上，刚刚飞过繁华的曼哈顿上空，我甚至能够清楚地看到布鲁克林大桥、自由女神像。\n是时候做个总结了。\n今天 今天是什么都没有干，昨晚参观完911纪念馆，一晚上都沉迷于知乎的各种911专栏，意外刷到了烧焦的尸体的照片，我确实被吓到了，直到凌晨四点多我才睡着。早上起来后，整理好行李，买的各种衣服打包好到就近的快递站投递了，30刀，确实比我想象中的贵。之后到中国超市买了一大堆零食，送给朋友。\n朋友 能够来纽约，多亏了我的朋友。当时我也没多想，微信里他回“来！”，我就立马订了机票，果断决策。来这里之后，也为他添了不少麻烦，蹭吃蹭住加陪玩，我着实是有些不好意思。我最大的感受是他活得很真实，令人羡慕的那种真实，对自己感受的真实对待，对自己目标的认真对待，还有对朋友的真心真实对待，我深有感触。\n他带我逛了大都会艺术博物馆，帝国大厦……这些震撼的景色，事物我可能一辈子都不会忘记，甚至我承诺还会再来一遍。我也会记住，第一次开眼界是在他的带领下。他攒了局，让我认识了新老朋友，喝酒吃烤肉，是我最快乐的时光。他的前途一路光明，我衷心祝福。\n很多话，尽在不言中。我会一直记得酒后说的那些话，我们觥筹交错之间的你来我往的对话，十年后就是我们站在曼哈顿至高点的谈资。\n今晚在纽约的最后一顿是麻辣烫，我甚至在国内都没有怎么吃过。但这顿饭确实好吃，回到学校后再也不可能吃到如此美味的传统中餐了。之后我们一起坐地铁回家，我终于碰上了地铁车厢里的卖唱，说实话还是蛮好听的。只是我还未来得及拿出钱包，他就下车了。\n到家之后，拿好行李，他送我去地铁站。等了快15分钟，M列车来了两趟，却始终没有我要乘坐的E。也许上帝也知道我还想多探索探索纽约吧。朋友站在我旁边，我一直在想当列车驶来，我们会以怎样的形式告别，是拥抱还是握手还是口头再见。我们的15分钟，几乎是在沉默中度过的，我们知道一切尽在不言中。\n列车来了，挤满了乘客。这是我见过最拥挤的纽约地铁了，没想到是在最后一程遇见了。人很多，他说“快挤，待会儿挤不上了”。我和他握了握手，抓着行李箱就上了地铁。列车开动时，我看到他从窗户外给我打招呼，我也向他告别。\n当时我似乎没有任何热烈的情感，没有任何的怀念与惋惜，只是平平淡淡地，就像车平平淡淡地开走了一样。但我知道，君子之交淡如水，这份友谊会长存。\n城市的感觉 我喜欢这座城市，远超我的期待。城市生活节奏很快，很压抑，人人都是快速行走，不想给自己找麻烦，朋友家公寓的电梯让我坐出了跳楼机的感觉，快快快，时间就是金钱。但我是游客，一个特立独行的存在，慢与快的碰撞，让我有机会观察每一个纽约客，每一节地铁车厢里的百态众生，第五大道上人们的笑容和面孔。我爱四处张望，尽可能多的去感受这座城市。\n帝国大厦之巅，我见证了真正的世界城的繁华。大都会博物馆的玻璃展厅，我见识了美国历史文化的强大和世界文明之国的霸道。911纪念馆，我感受到了城市脆弱的一面，铭记历史的心。\n这里其实更像中国的城市，相似的生活方式。\n有机会，还来。与她一起。\n","date":"November 29, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-29-new-york-city-day5.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"\u003cp\u003e最最最后一天了，现在正坐在从纽约飞往durham的飞机上，刚刚飞过繁华的曼哈顿上空，我甚至能够清楚地看到布鲁克林大桥、自由女神像。\u003c/p\u003e","title":"New York City - Day5"},{"content":"今天算是在纽约最后完整的一天了，明晚就要坐飞机离开了。今天也是感恩节假期的最后一天，这个我从两周前就开始期待的假期，无以言说的圆满。从序幕到进行时到临近尾声，我感恩遇到的一切新朋友，老朋友，遇见的新事物，旧事物。\n911 Memorial \u0026amp; Meseum 起床已经是中午了，其实来纽约的每一天早上都会睡到自然醒，也是唯一一次旅行每天睡到自然醒。朋友亲手做的中午饭，虽然只是简简单单的烤面包煎鸡蛋，我却真的感觉这是我吃过的最好的brunch了。\n之后坐地铁前往911纪念馆。自己上一次来纽约，坐车时路过大水池，这个画面一直印刻在我的脑子里，这次也算是弥补没有下车参观911纪念馆的遗憾了。和大多数人一样，摩天大楼对我有着天然的吸引力，于我而言摩天大楼就是人类奇迹。从设计到施工到投入使用，都是超越人类工程极限的挑战。记得第一次去的高楼大厦是台北101，我印象最深的不是高空的观景台，我甚至已经记不清是否有观景台，也不是当时亚洲最大的阻尼器，而是101广场上镌刻的因为修建台北101大楼意外去世的建筑工人们。我热衷于摩天大楼，却又尤其害怕看到因为挑战极限而丧生的人们。对于世贸大厦，我是一样的感觉，所以这是我必去的地方，尽管他不是那么有趣，甚至有些压抑。 站在水池的边上，你能深刻地体会到那种悲壮和肃穆，瀑布喷涌直下，水池底部黑暗深邃。水池的一圈镌刻着所有遇难者的名字，历久弥新。为了表示尊重和哀悼，我绕着水池走了整整一圈，还特别关注有没有中国人的名字。当真的找到的时候，内心还是隐隐作痛。令我比较愧疚的是，我们当时居然以为只有一个水池，刚刚查gogole才发现有两个水池，而他们近在咫尺。确实是我的疏忽，亦或许是被其中一个水池吸引住了，周遭的一切包括高楼大厦都没有那么突出了。 排队进入911纪念馆，馆内面积非常大，而且没有明显的布局格局，我们甚至被绕晕了。但是还是能被每一个看过的地方所震撼，从目击者的语音备忘录，到当时曼哈顿目击者惊愕表情的照片轮播，到一条延伸整面墙的时间轴和事件，我仿佛真的身处911当天。 那份绝望，我觉得没有人能承受。我看到了飞机硬生生直接撞击北塔的照片，南塔在燃烧59分钟后如此庞然大物轰然倒塌的视频，这简直就是世界末日。 被压扁的消防车，生存者阶梯，残留的钢架结构，难以想象2001年这里发生的如此悲剧。同时，感慨美国这个国家的resilience，在如此的末日之后能够恢复，现在的纽约更加繁华，更加使人向往。911的阴霾早已散去，但越来越多的人会记住，哪怕是像我们一样事件发生时还未出生的人们。这是人类共同的悲剧，我们一同缅怀一同怀念一同成长。\n华尔街 \u0026amp; 纽约证券交易所 这是上次就来过的地方，而上回为数不多保留下来的照片里，纽交所就是其中一张。我想着能够拍一张一模一样的照片，也算是见证了自己的成长和人生轨迹的重大转变，毕竟自己之前从未想过本科来到美国留学，也从未想过自己会以本科大一留学生的身份再次来到这个6年前来到过的地方，再拍一张照片。尽管季节不同，建筑物上的装饰物不知早已换了数千次，但人是同一个人，梦想是同一个梦想。\n同时又来到了记忆中的牛这里，拍了一张游客照。说实话我不喜欢金融，以我肤浅的认识，我认为金融太过于虚拟，股掌之间有人倾家荡产有人赚的盆满钵满。\n唐人街 这里，真的就是中国。你看到全部都是中文的店名，真的就像是回家了。还有传统的挂满街道的灯笼，甚至chase都成了“大通银行”，真的有一种回到中国的错觉。本来要买甜品的店关门了，我们也只是稍作停留就坐地铁走了。\n这里真的让我感觉到了纽约的包容，也让我感受到了美国各地巨大的差异，美国是一个一切皆有可能的地方。就像我的学校杜克所在地一样，田野，林间，开车20分钟才有的一家小小的中餐，但却有一所大学，有一群和纽约完全不一样的美国人，真的折服于这个国家这种随机的魅力。\n再相聚 \u0026amp; Edge Sky Deck at Hudson Yard 之后我们去了k-town，韩国城，和同样在纽约的两个高中同学聚一聚。再次见面，真的有种不真实感，就像是重回高中一样，大家还是一样的开玩笑，还是一样的感觉。我感觉他们人都没有变，一样的性格，一样的一切，我为他们感到高兴。我为自己能够和他们在家乡万里之外再相聚感到无比的感恩。\n吃完非常好吃的韩国烤肉，（就像是我在中国西安赛格吃到的韩国烤肉一样好吃）我们坐地铁去Hudson河畔新建好的摩天大楼Edge参观。真的超乎我的想象，户外观景台是全透明的观景玻璃，向外倾斜。超过三分之二的纽约曼哈顿尽收眼底。能够同时看到曼哈顿，Hudson river还有new jersey。但说实话虽然没有了像帝国大厦一样的铁丝网遮挡风景，但我仍感觉帝国大厦是最让我震撼的，或许是当时正赶上日落时分，又或许是第一次的新鲜感。但是，edge也是绝佳的风景，必去的景点。\n我们四个人正在合影的时候，在全透明的地面玻璃上，有人求婚了！这是我第一次真的亲身经历有人在公共场合求婚，虽然影视作品里看了无数，但仍是十分激动。男生单膝跪地，脚下就是透明的繁华的纽约城，女生显然是幸福感爆棚。大家爆发出热烈的掌声和欢呼声，我也真心祝福他们，为他们感到开心，尽管我们是素未谋面的陌生人，我甚至在夜晚黑暗中没有看清他们的面庞，但这些都不重要，重要的是他们有机会在纽约最高观景台体验人生如此重要的一刻，我很羡慕。之后我们坐在观景台的一个向上的阶梯上，俯瞰整个曼哈顿夜景，朋友说“下次一定不要一个人来”，确实下次死也不要一个人来，如此美景，需要和你爱的人，爱你的人分享。甚至如此美景并不重要，重要的是看到如此美景让你爱的人开心，让如此美景成为你们共同的美好回忆。\n人都是喜欢寄托情感的。虽说比以前更习惯孤独了，但随着年龄的到来，对爱情的渴望愈来愈深，希望我能尽早勇敢地迈出第一步，找到属于我的那份美好吧。\n祝好。\n","date":"November 28, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-28-new-york-city-day4.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"\u003cp\u003e今天算是在纽约最后完整的一天了，明晚就要坐飞机离开了。今天也是感恩节假期的最后一天，这个我从两周前就开始期待的假期，无以言说的圆满。从序幕到进行时到临近尾声，我感恩遇到的一切新朋友，老朋友，遇见的新事物，旧事物。\u003c/p\u003e","title":"New York City - Day4"},{"content":"出人意料，这是我第一次觉得旅游的时光过的好慢，每天都游历了无数，结识了无数，感悟了无数。今天是第三天，也是想对来说较平淡的一天，却也是有额外的小确幸。\n酒后 继续喝醉的故事，奇怪的是，喝醉之后我一晚上没有睡着，或者说我潜意识认为自己没有睡着。早上六七点就完全醒了，再也睡不着了。想起昨晚的荒唐事，真的和hang over的剧情如出一辙，忍不住傻笑起来。一个朋友光着上身，头埋在垃圾桶里吐了一晚上然后睡着了；另一个朋友躺在浴缸里睡着了，之后迷迷糊糊地趴在地上睡着了。早上起来找不到证件，果真在浴缸里。荒唐荒唐，难得难得，开心开心。早上收拾一片狼藉的房间，好奇闻了一下昨晚喝的酒，呕吐感瞬间就来了。酒真的不好喝，酒醉后说的胡话，经历确实让人上瘾。\n圣帕特里克大教堂 接着睡，又是迷迷糊糊地睡到了中午12点。吃了饭，下午开始自己探索纽约。说实话，这是我人生第一次自己探索一个城市，我甚至没有一个人探索过自己的家乡。我自认为是一个非常害怕孤独的人，但大学教给我的最重要的一件事情之一就是接纳孤独，学会孤独。同理，独行旅行也是别样的感觉。整理好行装，我坐上地铁，前往圣帕特里克大教堂。自己六年前潦潦草草经过过这里，但我甚至记不清是否进去过。街角处，偌大的教堂瞬现，比记忆中的，想象中的雄伟壮观。不远处有一个车队，声浪巨大，车队悬挂着不知道是代表着什么的旗帜，我努力扭过头想一探究竟，可距离仍不足以让我分辨清楚。只记得这又一次应证了纽约的疯狂，任何人任何事，在这里都有可能。 进入教堂，没有整个外观带给我得震撼，却也是我见过的最大的教堂了。正好赶上应该是唱诗班在合唱，非常多的人站在座位前，非常虔诚地在听。我绕着教堂走了一圈，两边的类似浮雕一样的地方都仔仔细细地逛了一遍。中途我也走到座位前，尝试用心去聆听唱诗班，去感受如此神圣化，虔诚的这样一个时刻。唱诗班结束之后，我正好走到了最前排，发现很多人是跪在专门的枕木上，虔诚无比。还有的人像是跋涉千里特地而来，与应该是教堂的人员握手交谈，我又一次感受到了他们由心而发的那种虔诚。 往回转圈的时候，我才注意到可以两美元点亮神前的蜡烛，就像去寺庙烧香一样。我便捐了两美元，尝试去点燃一个蜡烛。这才发现所有蜡烛都是点燃了的，需要自己从左手的桶里取新的蜡烛。于是，我取出新的蜡烛，放到格子上，拿起木条去引火。结果蜡烛的引火线太歪了，我第一次没有成功。我扯了扯线，又试了一遍，终于点亮了。我在想为什么自己要去点亮，可能是想到了makenew的朋友们，虽然我目前不相信god，但我相信这群难得的朋友，我愿意为他们去点亮。我甚至没有想去祈祷什么，去忏悔什么，甚至可以说是下意识地就点亮了。当然我也知道自己不够虔诚，这或许就是第一次没有点亮成功的原因吧。但还是很开心，毕竟是人生第一次在教堂里点亮了一些东西，人生中有一些情感和人事物是和教堂有联系的。\nLEGO NYC 乐高就在大教堂的对面，排队整整延伸了100多米。等了快20分钟，终于进来了。第一个引入眼帘的就是乐高打字机，某一瞬间我甚至说服自己需要买一个，299美元也不算是很贵，当然最后理性还是战胜了瞬间的冲动。上了楼，发现了一个好玩的东西，可以自己设计乐高小人，只是付款的时候才知道三个乐高小人36美金，真的就是黄金做的乐高小人。设计的过程还算是有趣，我购买了三个，分别送给三个朋友。有一些设计我是真的用心了，当然我也对于自己的艺术水平有理性的认知，只是希望他们喜欢，这个黄金乐高小人。 之后无意间瞥见了一个跑车积木，看了看价格，能接受，甚至没有任何犹豫就拿起来去结账了。自己此前问了店员，我本是想去买和F1有关的跑车积木的，但店员把我领到了一楼让我看了看数百刀的布加迪和兰博基尼，我就知道这里没有F1了。当然，最后能够抱着一个跑车和三个小人离开，也算是很开心了。\nShopping 之后去了Nike和Adidas，因为感恩节，分别打85折和6折，所有商品。在Nike我买了一双鞋，在Adidas买了一件羽绒服还有几条裤子。说实话，这是我第一次给自己正式地买衣服，平常都是母亲给我买好了一切的一切，而我自己对于衣服鞋子也没有任何要求和我至今仍无法理解的追求潮流的思想。就算去旅行，我也只是懒得试穿，买几件短袖了事。这是我第一回，真真正正试了好久鞋和衣服，连店员都不耐烦了，开玩笑说\u0026quot;Hope to see you tomorrow bro\u0026quot;。但我是非常开心的，这真的是自己照顾自己的开始，自爱的开始。我开始不会将就鞋大了一点，而是找店员一个尺码一个尺码地换与试穿。我喜欢这样的自己，我开始照顾自己了。 回去的路上，第五大道热闹非凡，百老汇的墙面上正上演着美轮美奂的灯光秀，无数的观众驻足欣赏，这种热热闹闹的感觉，很温暖。当然，又路过了微软。\n晚饭 回到家，朋友煮了螺蛳粉。又是一个第一次，人生第一次吃螺蛳粉。很臭，很好吃。吃完饭，感觉到了久违的空虚。今晚，没有朋友喝酒聚会，没有在第五大道夜游，我开始有点想念在durham的乡村生活，至少每个晚上我有室友，有舍友，有makenew的朋友们，有community。\n今晚确实无聊，祝好。\n","date":"November 27, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-27-new-york-city-day3.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"出人意料，这是我第一次觉得旅游的时光过的好慢，每天都游历了无数，结识了无数，感悟了无数。今天是第三天，也是想对来说较平淡的一天，却也是有额外的小确幸。","title":"New York City - Day3"},{"content":"真的太开心了，感觉不可能比今天更开心了。现在应该是喝醉了，想着喝醉了写一篇博客也很特别的，于是在凌晨两点决定也写博客。我也不知道自己会说什么胡话。\n大都会艺术博物馆 早上起来已是快12点了，第一站大都会艺术博物馆。博物馆门口有很多买热狗，买chicken stick的摊子，我们随便选了一些买了一个纽约经典的chicken stick还有另外一个摊的hot dog，坐在博物馆门口的阶梯上吃了起来。风愈来愈冷了，真的和脸上刀子割一样。然后我们排了大概20分钟的队，在寒风的洗礼中进入了大都会博物馆。首先进入了古埃及馆，平常在课本上才能看到的雕塑，此刻成十成百地陈列在我的面前，真的非常震撼。之后走进神庙展厅，一半的天空都是玻璃，我们开玩笑说：“美国人把人家祖先的家都完完整整地搬过来了”。真的佩服美国人对于人类文明历史的痴迷和珍藏。我这辈子没有见过如此之多的文物汇聚在一起。有时候真的觉得，我们中国人谴责美国人掠夺中国的文物，但想一想不是美国人，这些文物可能就不会保存到现在了，这样一想，我真的无比敬佩美国人对人类文明的敬畏和存续之心。 之后我们甚至到了苏州园林的展厅，实话实说，某一瞬间我真心觉得自己深处苏州，在小桥流水之间游历园林万般美景。asian art最震撼我的，还有占满整面十米多长墙面的药佛画册，坐在日月光佛面前，别是一般感悟。\n总的感悟就是大都会博物馆真的是一个无谓俗人或事艺术家，都能够享受艺术带给人或直接或间接的冲击性美感。绝对值得一逛，不需要任何攻略，随着心而走。\n帝国大厦 这是我见过最震撼的场景了，现代场景，没有之一。\n撑着观光电梯，到达室外观景平台，正好赶上日落。真的被如此美的景色所震撼，这辈子可能都不会见到如此美好的景象了。一盏盏远处的霓虹灯，或许是机场，或许是住宅楼，或许是办公楼，万盏一起汇成了魅力无穷的纽约市。站在观景平台，风无情地刮着，内心的震惊`之情无法控制地倾泻着，这可能就是纽约的魅力吧。或许只有现代的人类才能领略这现代文明创造的伟大奇迹吧，我并不觉得纽约是比兵马俑小的一个奇迹，相反，我觉得这是现代人最能领略的东西，就像可能古代人无法领略都市美景一样。\n站在观景平台，一动不动，都是一种享受。未来，希望有栋楼可以是我的。\n第五大道 微软和苹果 这里真的是心心念念的地方了。犹记得6年前来这里的苹果店买了人生第一台iphone，然后再欧着大巴看着微软的标志但是错过了，今天终于有机会圆梦了。第一个进的店就是微软。说是话没有我想象的好，店员对微软的热爱程度甚至不及我，当然可能也是我本来就没有任何产品购买需求，但毕竟是为数不多的微软仍在运营的全球旗舰店，我把三层全部逛了一遍才离开，最后也很开心能够和店员照了一张合影。看到了梦寐以求的surface laptop studio,surface duo还有surface earbuds，很是开心。 之后，顺便，又去了五年前买iphone 6的苹果店，在门口穿着微软的衣服拍了一张打苹果logo的照片，进了店里之后又在纠结万分之后买了一个镌刻“Microsoft”的airpods pro，怎么说，也算是很讽刺或者很搞笑吧。 不得不说，苹果的环境就给人一种想要购买的冲动的欲望。不得不说，微软在消费者领域离苹果还差的很多。\n西安人聚餐 回到家，买了心心念念的西安凉皮肉夹馍，真的是非常奇妙。离家乡万里之外，花着十倍的价钱，吃着并不正宗的凉皮肉夹馍，却也是非常感动。之后，和来自西安的一个朋友初识，一起打牌，一起喝酒，一起酒后吐真言，别是惬意。再后来，已是凌晨，又来了一位原籍深圳的北京人，畅谈甚欢。有人喝倒了，但我可能还算半醉半醒吧，趁着现在把博客写完，也是奇特的经历。我们谈笑风生，我一直以为帝国大厦可能就是今天的高潮了，没想到半夜十二点才是高潮，真他妈开心（请允许我不文明用语一处，这是自己第一次哪怕在生活中说脏话），只是无以言表此刻兴奋激动的心情。\n不知道明天早上的自己看到这条博客会是什么心情，总之，现在的我一点也不后悔！！！\n各位晚安！！！\n","date":"November 26, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-26-new-york-city-day2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"真的太开心了，感觉不可能比今天更开心了。现在应该是喝醉了，想着喝醉了写一篇博客也很特别的，于是在凌晨两点决定也写博客。我也不知道自己会说什么胡话。","title":"New York City - Day2"},{"content":"终于来到了心心念念的纽约，也算是一场说走就走的旅行了。尽管机票两周前早早地就订好了，但行李是在走的当天收拾的，也没有任何旅行计划，就想着一股脑先挤进这座世界城。\n前夜 本来预计昨晚10点半到纽约的航班，10点半才起飞，到纽约已是凌晨。虽说飞机延误了，但我却并没有像平常一般一样抱怨，或许是因为自己知道选的是最便宜的航班，降低期待是理应的。连飞机的显示屏也像是雪花屏一样，确实是年久失修。但令我感到意外的是，座椅间的宽度是我坐过最宽的经济舱，这一项很加分。\n降落的时候，我打开遮阳板，尽可能地侧着身子去透过靠身后的窗户俯瞰，和任何一个大城市一样，灯光璀璨。紧接着，我发现不远处有一架和我们保持在同一高度，闪着巡航灯的飞机。没想到我们两个航班同时降落！当飞机接地的那一刻，远处的小亮点也逐渐水平移动了起来，这种感觉妙不可言。同时，JFK机场之大也确实是通过这一特殊的经历真正体会到了。\n坐在从机场terminal 5到朋友家的uber上，带上耳机，循环播放Taylor Swift的Welcome to New York，心里很是激动。也不知道是经过哪一个桥的时候，正好对面能够看到曼哈顿的城市天际线，那一刻我真的被震撼了。或许是将近半年没有走进繁华城市，亦或是这就是纽约独特的魅力让人心驰神往，普普通通的楼我却也想拍照留念。\n“Welcome to New York~ It\u0026rsquo;s been waiting for you~”到了朋友家，已是凌晨一点。从高中毕业算起，也将近半年没有见面了，不能说一见如故，也是久违重逢之喜悦。我们互相交换了Duke和NYU的merchants，坐在沙发上相谈甚欢。谈天谈地，谈学校，谈生活，谈未来。\n6年前 六年前的那个暑假，去加拿大参加数学比赛，顺便来到纽约还有波士顿转了一圈。当时从多伦多飞纽约纽瓦克国际机场，而这回是JFK。这样来说，自己也是飞抵过2/3的纽约机场了。旅游，我总是喜欢向自己炫耀一些没有意义的次数。当时拍了很多照片，留下来的却少之又少。我能找到的，只剩在纽交所，前往自由女神像的穿上，还有洛克菲勒中心拍的三张懵懵懂懂的照片。这次的一个愿望，就是希望能够在相同的地方拍一张一模一样的照片，相信会很有纪念意义吧。明天，或是后天，就去华尔街。\n地铁 纽约的地铁比我想象中的干净许多。甚至还有些超出预期。 办了一张32刀的周卡，出乎意料地薄，就像纸片一样，随随便便都能吹跑。我入站的口很小，三个闸机过后直接就是地铁隧道，相比国内层层叠叠的地铁站简单粗暴了不少。地铁驶来的时候，很快，总长度也很长。铁轨和平台没有任何格挡，想不开脑子一热跳下去谁也救不了。 进了车厢，看见有人躺在座位上睡觉，而且一看就是那种睡了一晚上的，裹得严严实实的，一动不动。地铁上真的是什么人都有。\n华盛顿广场公园 朋友说带我去他的学校nyu看一看，而最核心最著名的就是华盛顿公园。下了地铁，我们徒步走向公园，有很多黑人小贩在卖大麻，甚至整个广场中心都是买大麻的，我这个乡村学校来的学生确实是被震撼到了。 公园不大，却有很多椅子。上面甚至还标明了谁谁谁捐赠，致我爱的人之类的话，别有浪漫。我们坐在椅子上，看着人来人往，有用脚画水墨画卖艺的，有卖大麻的，有卖热狗的，有躺在草坪上睡觉的，还有在一个自己带来的平衡木上练舞蹈的。就像我的朋友说的一样，每天坐在这里，看来来往往的路人，就像看人间百态，别有一番风味。 由于今天是感恩节，这里人也不算多，我也没想到大都市纽约带给我的第一个感觉居然是静谧沉静。 接着我们简单参观了nyu的各个建筑，我只能感慨在大都市和乡村地区的学校生活体验真的大相径庭。我很幸运来了duke，在这样一个惬意的大片大片的校园里有一群狐朋狗友住在同一个宿舍，认识了很多很多的人。而我感觉我的朋友，来这里真的就像是开始工作了一样，独立性很强。\n高线公园 接着我们去了高线公园，是由一条废弃的铁轨改建而来的。就像是硬从寸土寸金的大都市挤出了一个云中走廊，反差感明显。走在旧时的铁轨上，两边有很多延伸出去的观景平台，我痴迷于置身于高楼大厦之间，仿佛道路只是为了隔开建筑物而不是为了通行一样，我喜欢这种局促感。我们走到了hudson河边，走到了一个非常壮观的前卫的艺术品前，拍了拍照便赶往吃饭了。 纽约果然是有很多好吃的，包括中餐。由于是感恩节，各个都要排队两小时以上。我们最后选择了一家稍贵但也是非常好吃的一家。我吃了很多很多。很满足。\n时代广场 酒足饭饱，天也早早黑了下来，我们坐地铁前往时代广场。一出地铁口，还在登阶梯的时候，就被巨大的动态广告牌所吸引，就像是井底之蛙一样。 来到时代广场的核心，人山人海。我试图回忆上一次来这里的情景，却怎么也联系不起来和现在的场景。以我模糊的记忆，我感觉时代广场没有记忆里的那次那么喧嚣了，那么壮观了，就像是一个大型世界版的南京步行街一样，而事实也是如此。但当你看着形形色色各种皮肤各种面孔说着各种话的人与你摩肩接踵地相遇时，就会感慨纽约真的是一个地球村。\nEast River河畔 晚上，我们骑着自行车来到east river河畔，对面就是整个曼哈顿。那种现代都市楼宇纵横灯光点缀的美，无以言语。整个城市群从这边延伸到远远的另一边，你看不到尽头。朋友说“你以为你喜欢的事纽约，其实你喜欢的只是曼哈顿而已”。事实也确实如此。 坐在河边的椅子上，看着繁华无比的对岸，甚至恍惚间查了地图才发现正对岸就是联合国总部，只是有一种不真实感，像是在拍电影。人类野蛮生长，诞生了纽约这样一个现代文明奇迹与结晶。\n祝各位感恩节快乐。\n","date":"November 25, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-25-new-york-city-day1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"终于来到了心心念念的纽约，也算是一场说走就走的旅行了。尽管机票两周前早早地就订好了，但行李是在走的当天收拾的，也没有任何旅行计划，就想着一股脑先挤进这座世界城。","title":"New York City - Day1"},{"content":"下周就是感恩节了，悸动的心却从这周就开始了。不知是不是太过激动，这一周居然失眠了。躺在床上翻来覆去，却怎么也睡不着。睡眠一直是我自己从不担心的，无论在哪里，我总能很快地入睡。这周却很是反常，每天都辗转反侧到凌晨两三点钟。第二天也是无精打采，甚至旷过了早上10点的计算机课，当然还是准时爬起来坐在宿舍里看直播。\nF1史上第一位中国车手 F1下一个赛季终于要迎来历史上第一个中国车手了。这对于中国赛车运动来说是毋庸置疑的一大里程碑。刷到官宣的ins时我感受到了久违的激动，现在回想起来这是我第一次对一项体育运动如此投入。其实自己也才是这个暑假才入坑F1，但很快便被瞬息万变的围场迷住了。对比而言，我可能是为数不多的作为体育大校Duke的大一新生，到现在为止一场篮球赛都没有看过，着实还有些惭愧。但确实自己对直接身体对抗的运动怎么也提不起兴趣。喜欢F1的人类与机械的终极配合，喜欢F1的场上场下的博弈，喜欢F1是一个奇迹频发的地方。 说句听起来自大的话，也或许是巧合，2015年我刚刚开始喜欢上微软，正好赶上微软新任CEO上台，也正是微软力挽狂澜的节点，直至现在成为世界市值最高的公司。现在又喜欢上F1，然后正好赶上了中国车手进军的黄金时代。\n质疑 上了大学，明显感觉自己开始质疑很多人、事、物，情不自禁地质疑。有些质疑随着深入的探索消失了，有些却更加强烈。起初刚上MMS的课，我质疑每天阅读这些所谓Leadership的Harvard Business Review究竟有什么用，我更相信Leadership是一个实践科学。但随着不断地阅读，上课讨论，Grody总结，潜移默化地就能够讲一些很核心和意象的东西深深刻在脑子里，Leadership也在脑子里不断地形象化，开始去内化阅读的文章，课堂的讨论。 当然，也有质疑越来越深的。IE的seminar着实让我质疑得痛苦不堪。起初我是相信并且愿意做一些事情去推动climate change的，但未曾想到仅仅只是去组织一些无关痛痒的校园活动去combat climate disinformation。说句不好听的，校园里每天24小时灯火通明，我们就不能少开几个小时灯作为环保的措施吗？课上讨论的也是一些很虚的话题，我甚至越来越痛恨climate change，因为每节课都在反反复复地提到，却没有加深我对climate change的哪怕一点点了解。还有就是明显能看出来讨论的时候，很多人都只是信手拈来，在没有完全了解的基础上就开始胡诌，这是我非常不欣赏的。关键是教授也没有给出一些建设性的意见，更多的仅仅只是附和。这门课几乎没有知识输入，却让我们不停地观点产出。当然，有机会上这门课也是件好事，至少以后不会再去考虑social enterprise或是一些很浮于表面的社会活动。 同样开始质疑的，还有我的未来。惭愧的说，我感觉越成长，我越丧失了小时候对未来的野心和抱负。我在质疑，如果当一个微软的software engineer已经能够赚足够的钱，还能保持很好的work-life balance，我为什么不去这么做呢？更高更远的目标我真的可以实现吗，我真的还想去实现吗。我来duke如果只是想成为一个software engineer会不会太可惜了。但现阶段，自己接触身边的朋友，我感觉他们生活很开心，很惬意，从某种意义上这不就是我想要的生活吗。一年前在文书里写到了Make social impact的那个人还是我吗？\n不怀念 和朋友谈论起是否想念自己的家人，总是很羞愧，因为我至少到目前为止真的没有思念过家人。Diego说他也不思念，一年不见甚至也不思念，他只是单纯地享受在这里和朋友的时光。而我感觉可能下个学期的某个时间点就会想念了，只是时候未到。希望我是对的。 同样，我不怀念以前的生活，我不怀念高中生活，我不怀念初中还有很远很远的以前。并不是说之前的生活并不精彩，只是和想念家人一样，平常的生活里完全想不到这些话题，这些人、事、物。\n感恩节火鸡 这真的是我过的第一个感恩节，周六在makenew吃了人生第一只火鸡。有时候觉得自己真的非常幸运能够遇到makenew，这里真的让我感觉像家。我感觉未来的日子里不会有比这次更好吃的火鸡了。真的没有想到自己的第一个感恩节过的就如此的开心。\n不要照片 最近发现生活需要用图片记录的意义逐渐没有了，做越是享受的事情，越想不起来要拍张照留念，而更愿意去感受每一秒钟的美好。然后事后用文字把这种体验美好的感觉记录下来。\n确实很晚了，眼睛也开始打架了。这周不知为何多了这么多想要分享的内容。\n祝好。\n","date":"November 22, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-22-pre-thanksgiving.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"\u003cp\u003e下周就是感恩节了，悸动的心却从这周就开始了。不知是不是太过激动，这一周居然失眠了。躺在床上翻来覆去，却怎么也睡不着。睡眠一直是我自己从不担心的，无论在哪里，我总能很快地入睡。这周却很是反常，每天都辗转反侧到凌晨两三点钟。第二天也是无精打采，甚至旷过了早上10点的计算机课，当然还是准时爬起来坐在宿舍里看直播。\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Pre-Thanksgiving"},{"content":"哇，不知不觉就已经快到期末了。回顾这一学期，真的是经历了非常多的第一次。但或许还不是做总结的时候，就先从这周开始吧。\n体育精神 周二上ethics课的时候，又是30个人的那种自由sign-up的小课。主题非常有趣，叫做“failing well”。Professor先是分享了他自己的失败经历，从一个乐队的主唱变成了生物学专家，虽然我听懂的不是很多，但能深刻感受到他对于过去一笑而过的那种态度。接着就是每个人分享自己的经历，我第一个举了手，分享了自己从普高转到国际部的经历，某种程度上讲这是一种失败，尤其是从其他人的角度，而对于我自己而言，这确实是failing well，彻底地改变了我的人生轨迹。接下来，其他同学们一个接一个的分享。出乎我的意料，无一例外每一个人都分享的是作为篮球、足球、排球、拳击以及各种运动员的经历。那个时刻，我真的非常羡慕他们，体育作为一个和学习一样重要的事情，在他们到目前为止的人生中占了举足轻重的一部分，对他们产生了很深远的影响。反而，我却觉得自己有些可悲。其实这种可悲，再甚，也可以算是一种自卑，总是过分地羡慕他们的过往经历和收获。但同时，我在这里的深刻体悟也是做自己喜欢做的，交自己喜欢相处的朋友，没有人在意别人的看法。从这个角度来讲，我却也是自信了很多。\n上完ethics，去上marketing。同样的，上课分享的movie clip也是关于体育的，大家热火朝天讨论的也是体育，最后的celebrity game也是篮球运动员。真的是很巧，一个晚上都离不开运动。\n下周的writing 101也是labour of sports，这周也莫名其妙认识了看formula 1的朋友，看来还是会和sports有很大的渊源。\n讲座 几乎每周，学校都会请名人来进行对话或者讲座。上一次错过了前世界行长金墉的座谈，这回也总算是赶上了一次。Mark Milley，中文互联网上显示他是美国军方最高将领。座谈的题目是Defending the nation in the 21th century. 出乎意料，一般时间在讲阿富汗，另一半时间在讲中国。他对中国的了解程度远超我的想象，他提到了中国梦、提到了解放军的组织构成和作战能力，并用很多的事实来举证。从他的身上，你真的能够感受到美国最高领导层对世界局势的那种无比清醒的认知，完全不是平常我和美国同学讨论到中国的那个程度。当然，这也并没有什么稀奇的。但我仍是十分佩服他的讲话逻辑和你能感受到的爱国和大国将领的风范。之后的问答环节，基本每一个问题都提到了中国，包括神舟飞船、台湾问题等等。China is the No.1 Challenge。作为中国人，我却感到非常地自豪，这何不是一种对于我们硬实力的客观认可。当然，我们并不需要他人的认可。这又想起我和Grody的谈话，他说中国一直在等一个机会，等美国犯错的机会。\n中餐 周二去makenew吃了一顿极其丰盛的晚饭，虽然不是传统的中餐，但非常好吃，也非常感激makenew里的每一个人，在这里我感受到了非常强的归属感。还尝了bomb辣酱，其实还好，但全程没有喝水，也是为了西安人的骄傲哈哈。 周六刚吃完brunch，kevin打电话问我要不要一起去之前说好的中餐厅，我是想拒绝的。但又想着就算当和朋友出去聚一聚也挺好，于是欣然前往。 不得不说，这是我在这里吃到过的最正宗的中餐了。和在国内的饭店一模一样的味道。就像是一家人围着桌子，分享菜肴。当然，最重要的还是人，来自台湾的Yi-chung，黑人小哥Najib，还有Lenny和Kevin，对话在中文英文间切换，一起拿着筷子夹着夫妻肺片，真的很开心。 Community 晚上和在微软的学长吃完饭，去了学校最豪华的宿舍hallows，回来的路上意外碰到了Joey和Philip，得知他们去hallows看电影。我说我要和Matthew待会儿去gym健身，碰巧的是她们说Matthew也在那里看电影。于是我便加入了他们的行列，真的很巧，很巧。 喝了一杯热巧克力，看着并不感兴趣的动漫Ponyo，却也是非常的幸福。\n下周就是midterm了，希望数学能够善待我。希望下周末有勇气请喜欢的女孩子吃饭。 祝好。\n","date":"November 14, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-14-%E9%9A%8F%E8%AE%B0.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"哇，不知不觉就已经快到期末了。回顾这一学期，真的是经历了非常多的第一次。但或许还不是做总结的时候，就先从这周开始吧。","title":"随记"},{"content":"又一周过去了。怎么说，仔细想想这周好像并没有发生什么有趣的事情，或是极其枯燥无味的事情。真的像是从指尖流过的时间，无法察觉。\n哦，突然想起来了，是有一件比较特殊的事情。周一在我的Innovating for social impact课上，我们规划了快半个学期的event终于启动了。其实也就是在BC Plaza摆了两个凳子，一个桌子以及一大堆的零食。当天的目标就是尽可能多的收集duke学生的邮箱，然后以便推送之后11月3日线上举行的全球气候论坛之类的东西。于是，放下书包，站在人来人往的广场上，随机地问路人“Free food to go?”\u0026ldquo;It only takes a minute\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;Scan the QR code and get into a raffle\u0026rdquo;。很无聊，很机械地一遍一遍问路人，但确实效果很显著，结束的时候我们收到了将近300个邮箱地址。其实还满享受随机去和陌生人交流的过程的，尤其是我通过这个机会又见到了一些本只见过一面的朋友，寒暄一两句，拉近一下关系还是好的。\n对于climate change，我的观点是早一点关灯，节省多一些粮食，少开一会儿空调节省的能源比搞这些活动的实际意义大多了。当然，就算是这些活动，就算是线上活动，就算是联合国举办的，参加的人也少之又少。还记得我3号果真兴趣使然加入了zoom会议，结果评论区里都是在问某某明星什么时候讲话。明星效应是好的，但明星效应大过了活动本身，是否值得多斟酌斟酌。\n说说天气吧，也算是在durham的第一个秋天，突然有一天就感觉到冷了。周四还是短袖短裤，周五就已经是长裤长袖加外套了。也不知道是自己的耐寒能力变强了还是客观事实，这里的冷并不是刺骨的那种冷，而是“冷风拂面”的感觉。今天还和Matthew健身完讨论到现在的气候已经算是比较冷的时候了，未来不会比现在冷很多。总之，我喜欢这里的天气，不会冷到尽头。\n另一个感悟是，自己感觉在丧失欣赏美的能力。一直知道学校的秋天景色很美，看到社交媒体上的照片我也会惊叹一下，但自己着实天天身处校园，却从未再发现同样的美了。\n周末的夜晚，总是非常的惬意，无论干什么事情。但些许时候，也能感受到淡淡的孤独，如果又机会，真的很想和一个人相识相知。\n周五晚上看了eternals，出乎意料地好看。我是不太喜欢漫威电影的，觉得没有内核，没有感情。但这部片子确实让人看的很舒服，前提是不动脑子的话。当然，我喜欢这样的电影。Emotional connections贯穿了全片，这也是我所相信的高于一切的东西。\n说到这里，请允许我扯回到周二晚上。Joey，Andy，Dan还有我在探讨这个世界是emotional多一些还是rational多一些。我是一个坚定的emotional崇拜者，一切的经历与成长，我都归结为emotion的成熟和理解。\n最后，分享一句很喜欢的话。\n每一个生命来到世间，都注定改变世界，这是你的宿命，你别无选择。 你要么把世界变得好一点，要么把世界变得坏一点。\n祝好。\n","date":"November 6, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-11-06-%E5%A4%A9%E6%B0%94%E8%BD%AC%E5%87%89.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"又一周过去了。怎么说，仔细想想这周好像并没有发生什么有趣的事情，或是极其枯燥无味的事情。真的像是从指尖流过的时间，无法察觉。","title":"天气转凉"},{"content":"希望能坚持每周都记录下去吧。自从上次开始，重拾写博客之后，内心总是惦记着。写着看。\n此时此刻，整个east house充满了万圣节的氛围，邋邋遢遢的装饰，遍地的断手断腿，还有不知道从哪里冒出来的假蜘蛛网。已经是午夜了，走廊里还是人来人往，欢声笑语不断。 刚刚和common room里的同学们打了会儿乒乓球，漫天漫地聊了些无厘头的话题，也算是周五晚上大家不约而同的一种享受吧。\n这周五下午，与往常一样去makenew，确实非常开心。service里讲到了一些很奇怪的东西，但却有值得思考的地方。sin到底能否衡量，一个人是否sin就比另一个人少或者多。我个人认为这就像是一条警戒线，越过了就是越过了，不在乎你何时何地何种程度地越过了。就像是翘了一节课，就会翘第二节甚至更多，但只要不开这个头，就永远不会陷入恶性循环。有些东西，一辈子碰不得。有些东西，从出生就注定了。\n接着pumpkin craving，算是人生第一次。但确实在这里经历的第一次着实是太多了。不出所料，我刻了一个windows。就在刚刚还被微软bay area官方转发了。莫名开心。当然最难忘的还是freestyle，尽管自己就说了一两句话，但非常开心，难以形容的开心。接着看了dune，电影确实很无聊，但真的非常享受和朋友们坐在一起看电影的氛围。\n说完了周五，说说这周吧。算是开学以来最累的一周，当然和其他peer相比可能还是轻松一些。周三整整两个半小时的presentation着实让我压力极大，从上周一直准备到上课的前一分钟。真正present的时候我却并没有像想象中的一样紧张，甚至感到很放松，并且真的从大家的讨论和发言中学到了很多。当然，最后的company research环节我觉得是一个败笔，大家都只是在硬生生地念公司官网的内容，与我所设想的截然不同。结束后，我找grody要feedback。他却说我们做的很好，我确实分不清这是鼓励还是真的褒奖。记忆最深的还是最后在电梯里和Megan的对话，“This is America 不是所有人都和你想的一样要认真学习，更多的人可能也只是想要得到文凭而已”。我感觉自己在被说教，但也却反驳不过来。\n还有什么呢，好像也没什么了。算是很开心的一周，尤其是如释重负的感觉。\n回见。\n","date":"October 30, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-10-30-halloween.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"希望能坚持每周都记录下去吧。自从上次开始，重拾写博客之后，内心总是惦记着。写着看。","title":"Halloween"},{"content":"哇，确实很久没有写博客了。半年真的只是弹指一挥间。\n也许连我自己也预料不到，已然在地球的另一端了。新的国度，新的生活，新的学校，新的一切，我充满激动。虽说如今也过去了两个多月，我始终内心有一种无法抑制的好奇与激动驱使。\n我想先说回以前。这个暑假，绝不是最难忘的暑假，也绝非最乏味的一个暑假，直到现在内心仍然充满着复杂的情感，我想去用浅薄的语言去描述，却做不到。这个暑假，像是做了一切应该在这个暑假做的事情，去看望了小学初中高中老师，去真正跟朋友们玩遍了整个西安，去见到了想见到的所有人，画上了所有该画上完美句号。令我最意外的竟是学会了开车。不在于拿驾照的难度，只是单纯享受驾驶的乐趣。我总是感叹于时间飞逝，自己还未有一个成年人的心智、决策、经历却已然成为了成年人。唯独学会开车，真真实实地证明了我拥有了一项成年人该拥有的技能。坐在车里，系好安全带，手握方向盘，总感觉自己成熟了几分。能够驱车和朋友们去山里农家乐，也是让我感到最开心的一件事。\n离别远比我想象的简单、朴素、平淡。由于到机场时间太早，和家人去机场附近的奥特莱斯吃了最后一顿凉皮肉夹馍。在机场门口，和父亲和哥哥拥抱。安检门口，和母亲拥抱。就这样坐上了第一趟飞机。\n辗转快两天，终于到了。最后一趟飞机上，看着拜登针对阿富汗暴乱发表实时演说，自己全副武装带着两层口罩和面罩，降落在RDU，别有一般魔幻现实主义的味道。\n来了。我勇敢地拥抱一切。orientation week确实让我改变了很多，虽然不知道有多少足够留存到现在，但的的确确是改变了。\n最难忘的，莫过于遇到了一群makenew的朋友们。这的的确确是我在duke最棒的经历，我也笃定这会一直是我最感到感恩与快乐的地方。\n尝试了太多第一次，吃，喝，玩，乐，学。未来会有更多第一次，甚至都不愿意举例子了。\n当一切都回归平淡，我该干什么？\n我属于哪里？哪里需要我？\n","date":"October 23, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-10-23-it-has-been-a-long-long-time.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"哇，确实很久没有写博客了。半年真的只是弹指一挥间。","title":"It has been a long long time"},{"content":"下雨了，下课了。\n终于，凑齐了时间，我们四个终于可以一起吃顿饭了。\n自己从来不是会和同学出去玩的人，甚至通勤的目的就是为了去下一个学习、学车、写文书的地点。\n我们谈天谈地，说东说西，浅显地欢笑，发自内心地笑。我所理解的热爱生活就是这样。\n电影，没有看懂。寄希望于他们，也没有看懂。一笑而过。\n下雨了，下大了。抚着微风，贴着滴水，别是惬意。\n雨小了，站在路边，路边的高楼大厦却没有眼前的灰暗迷人。\n我们骑着车，迎着风，穿过无光的函洞。后方来车的照亮，别是一般风情。\n路上，雨大了，却更安静了，只剩下仍沉浸在欢乐中的自我。\n停下车，步行穿过日日行走的道路，两边的路灯、霓虹灯闪耀。\n回家，心被清风和雨水洗刷的澄澈，纯净。\n","date":"April 20, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-04-20-%E9%9B%A8%E6%9C%89%E6%84%9F.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"下雨了，下课了。","title":"雨有感"},{"content":"申请季结束了，彻底结束了，终于终于可以松一口气了。\n短短的两个月，却充满着压力、痛苦与崩溃边缘的徘徊。也算是成人之际，社会现实给我上的一课吧。我认识到了真正的冷暖，好坏与纠葛。这远是超乎我所想象的。\n很庆幸，总算有了好结果，春光明媚。杜克大学是我的最终选择，也是我最平静的选择。难忘的恰不是这次抉择，而是第一次给予我信心与肯定的那个早晨。\n准时起床，洗漱完毕，穿好衣服，双手合十，像极了一个虔诚的信徒，却不知道信的是什么。或许是自己，又是家人。打开伯克利的portal，平静地登陆，Congratulations!赫然写在屏幕的中间，我怔住了。右手食指颤抖着滑了几下鼠标滚轮。确定了，是真的，我被伯克利录取了！没有人能想象我有多么激动，甚至一分钟前的自己也无法想象。我开始呐喊，尖叫，朝着屏幕，朝着窗外，朝着接通电话的母亲那端。我要让看不起我的人，失信于我的人，放弃于我的人看一看，无论如何，我做到了。我不管，我做到了。我想打破每一扇窗户，我想更大声地喊出来，我想让所有的所有都听见。我就是这么挣脱理性。\n第二次，是莱斯。同样的，双手合十，打开portal。我看到视频的播放按钮，我看到尖叫的他们，我看到激情澎湃的旁白，我听到了自我肯定的声音，不是从电脑里，而是从心里。我甚至跳了起来，我对着一切喊，我从未有过如此的自豪和如释重负。\n第三次，才是杜克。同样的，双手合十，打开portal。我被录取了，没有过多的激动。我甚至已经坚定了去莱斯的决心。\n无论是任何一所学校，我认真地平静地阅读信件的每一个字，感谢他们对于我的认可与鼓励，我不想让他们失望，不想让自己失望。\n未来的路还很长，未来的路还很模糊，但现在的心在悸动。\n顶峰再会。\n","date":"April 20, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-04-20-%E7%94%B3%E8%AF%B7%E5%AD%A3%E7%9A%84%E9%80%89%E6%8B%A9.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"申请季结束了，彻底结束了，终于终于可以松一口气了。","title":"申请季的选择"},{"content":"好久没有这么强烈的表达欲了，又想记录些什么。\n自己平常是从不会看b站的，b站总会给我一种过度娱乐化的感觉，自己也只有平常亟需要纯粹的搞笑视频来放松的时候，才会点开b站。\n当然，不可否认我也是跟着b站的学习视频才学了java，顺利拿到了AP CSA 5分。但今天无意点开的一个视频，着实改变了我的认知。\n看到《小小少年》的封面像极了VEX机器人，我便点了进去。原来是FRC，自己也了解过一些，这是一项比VEX更加烧钱，耗费时间精力但收获更大的国际赛事。\n影片开始，人大附中的名号遍不绝于耳。我开始习惯性地批判起来：为何这部纪录片要关注宇宙第一高中？这样的教育资源和机会是绝大多数的同龄人所无法触及的，我不明白这个影片的意义在哪里。\n说起来也奇怪，不知不觉我就完全将这种想法抛在了脑后，更多的，是对镜头内容产生的深深的共鸣。影片中的程序员，像极了我的经历。诚然我深知自己不是可以和他比肩的天才少年，但我们有着相同的热爱，相同的遭遇，解决过类似的问题，享受过那份独属于我们的成就感。当然，还有另外一位天才，机械结构搭建的妙手。我脑海里闪过了很多身边的人，向他一样，却又不够像他。就像我不够像第一位天才一样。\n接着是我没有过的经历，商业运营。VEX比赛的资金，在我的学校里是完全由我们学生分摊，我相信在大多数的学校也是一样的情况。这是我第一次了解到FRC比赛的不同，原来FRC的资金是需要团队自己去寻找赞助商，且该过程也属于比赛赛程，也有相对应的商业奖项。当然，不排除在中国的中国式解决方案。当旷视科技的总裁真的和小小少年共处一室时，我想起来了自己参加的另外一个组织。类似地，我对于我们小小少年和成年人对话也有自己的偏见，我们没有资格，没有阅历，没有足够的知识去和成年人，特别是成功人士去类似完全平等地交流。但片中的他们或许做到了，就像我开始接受自己参加的另外一个组织的活动与宗旨一样。\n往后，是我最熟悉不过的情节了，比赛。赛前通宵，情绪失控，比赛滑铁卢，机器维修，程序大改，与其他队伍斡旋，找联队，选联队，被背叛，被信任，这一切的一切真的太真实了，居然真的能够被拍成纪录片，我很动容。回想起我的经历，尤其是参加国际性的世界锦标赛，除了以上的一切，与其他队伍的真诚的交流与互帮互助也让我难忘，这样一种精神是未来科技领袖所必须具有的，是我们必须具有的。操纵手的神态，每一个时刻我都能解读出他的内心，因为我曾经站在过他的位置，我也曾经站在过镜头的位置，这一切于我而言亲切却又久违。\n比赛结果从来不是重要的，从来不是不重要的，我很欣赏导演对于此处的一笔带过，这就是我作为一个热爱机器人的同龄人最真实的记忆反馈，回想起来，这些甚至都不记得了。\n影片的最后，是他们的毕业典礼，也是我即将迎来的一件大事。很平常，没有激情澎湃，没有潸然泪下，也许这也会成为我的毕业典礼。也许不久的将来，我会成为他们的学弟。\n最后的一个感悟，是他们录取的学校。我知道提这些会很俗气，很功利，但不可避免地，又是我正在并且未来一段时间一直会经历并且反思的事情。UCSD和Georgia Tech都是很好的学校，出色的STEM教育绝对是一流水平。我相信他们选择了最适合自己的地方，现在必然正在大洋彼岸绽放自己的才华与学识。我呢，我也许没有勇气去选择一个最适合自己的学校，甚至我不并不了解哪所学校最适合我。我想去综合排名高的大学，哪怕计算机并不是很好，我期待general education下我的蜕变。当然，我无法确定这番话是在安慰自己还是真心所愿。\n祝读到这里的你一切顺利。如果恰好你和我有相似的经历，祝你也能被梦想的院校录取。\n","date":"March 20, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-03-20-%E5%B0%8F%E5%B0%8F%E5%B0%91%E5%B9%B4.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"好久没有这么强烈的表达欲了，又想记录些什么。","title":"小小少年"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/family/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"family"},{"content":"The year of OX, the last Spring Festival I could spend time with family members together. In my childhood memory, the New Year was full of happiness, mostly sounds of firecrackers\u0026hellip; However, as growing up I find less and less interest and meaningful this traditional festival is. It soon became a period of blank. Nothing much I could do. Yet, this year, is completely different for me.\nMy mom was the first person reminded me of the importance of this year. She planned a lot of places to go where we never had available time to visit together.\nMovies My parents, my brother and I never went to movie threater together. This holiday, we watched 3 movies together. Regardless of the movie, I love the time we taking walk together in midnight after finishing watching.\nShopping The same, the last time we shopped together was like 5 years ago. This holiday, we went to Outlets together. Initially, we were going to buy some cloths for my mom. It ended up with mostly my father\u0026rsquo;s and my shirts. My mom bought nothing for her.\nHiking We went to the very north of our city, a large wetland park. When I was in primary school, I often came here for biking and flying kites. After a long time, I attempted the same thing. Out kites fell once on a tree and my father grabbed it down sucessfully.\nCuisine Living in Xi\u0026rsquo;an, I haven\u0026rsquo;t been to the famous cuisine street for a long time. This time, my mom carried us to there. The whole street was full of lights even at night, crowded with visitors and locals.\nDayan Pagoda Another famous historical sites in my city. It was full of people but impressive of foutain show.\nShopping mall The biggest shopping mall in our city. We bought nothing but ate a lot haha. Mom was nervous when taking the longest escalator stright up to 6 floors, which was originally her idea to take it.\nNature We went to the south of our city. Along our way, we visited a fishing site, a temple where a thousand-year trees standing. I prayed to the Buddha statue to keep my family safe and healthy and also something else.\n","date":"February 27, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-02-27-last-spring-festival-with-family.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The year of OX, the last Spring Festival I could spend time with family members together.","title":"Last Spring Festival with Family"},{"content":"Hey there, long time no see.\nI\u0026rsquo;ve skipped the review of robotics competition in December, 2020 review and more things that have stayed on my pocket notes for months. I apoligized but I really couldn\u0026rsquo;t allocate some time to do so because of the anxious, intense, formiddable(there\u0026rsquo;s more) application season.\nBut I learned a lot.\nI have to say I\u0026rsquo;ve never been so tierd at any moment in my life. I thought it would be a regular semester for me, just with some extra works on application essays and other stuff. However, I definitely underestimated the workload and energy of it.\nThough I have applied for Stanford Summer Institute in the beginning of 2020 all by myself, with 8+ application essays, this time I still felt like a completely new challenge for me.\nWhen writting essays, I want to eagerly find some real points that I could match with the school I applied for, which costs time, a lot of time\u0026hellip; My conselor told me, \u0026ldquo;just search on its website, found some courses and research areas, and then everything done.\u0026rdquo; I don\u0026rsquo;t think so, however. I believe the more time I invested in truly researched the school, the more possibility I will be accepted. I cannot accept myself submitting essays without staying overnight for several times.\nMy mood I always recognized myself as a positive and optimistic person, but not this time. My mood was changed dramatically within a day-time, which influenced me from each and every aspects of my life including school works, coding and especially writing applicaiton essays. Self-doubts are common these days.\nAnd to be honest, I encountered some unpleasant things. 3 times of failure in taking TOEFL really distroyed my mind. I nearly gave up. And until now I still don\u0026rsquo;t have a great score. I just hope all my efforts and pain experienced in writing essays could compensate the negative effects it brings to me.\nSeeing my classmates received their dream offers, I am really happy for them. Also I am really upset for myself. Their futures journeys are somehow well-prepared while I am still seeking for opportunities and waiting.\nThere are still so many things I would like to share on my blog, yet 3 school essays are still needed to be done. /(ㄒoㄒ)/~~\nI just hope universities and colleges I applied for could really understand my experience and ambitions through my application.\nGood luck to myself and all fellow applicants!\n","date":"January 10, 2021","permalink":"/posts/2021-01-10-i-ve-never-been-so-tired.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Hey there, long time no see.","title":"Application Season"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/learn/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Learn"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/vex-robotics/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"VEX Robotics"},{"content":" This article was revised on March 5\nA short break during the application season While it comes, the application seasion, full of tension, sadness and happiness. At this time, just after finsihing submitting all UC applications, I decided to join this competiton held in Foshan, Guangdong, which is a prosperous city around the Guangzhou. It is a short break for me, for I have some time to reflect the early application season including EA and UC and better think how could I improve in the future. Also, I haven\u0026rsquo;t taken any VEX competition for almost a year due to the COVID. It is the best time for me to catch up with this brand new season and implement my new-learned knowledge in real match.\nUnexpected 6 AM, we arrived the Airport. Checking in, boarding, preparing for taking off. All is fine untill our flight was cancelled due to mechanical problems after staying for almost an hour. Fortunately, our supernatural-power coach Mr. Han booked the earliest flight after that at once.\nWe even got an upgrade for no extra cost. This was the first time I was at super economic class and took a domestic flight with a wide-body aircraft Boeing 777. All in all, it was a pleasant air experience even some small episode happened.\nUnexpected II Everything was OK before the morning of the first competiton day. I debugged the autonomous program for half a night (the quickest I\u0026rsquo;ve ever done) and the autonomous session ran well. However, when we reached in the actual competiiton field, everything changed. Our chassis was out of shape for some reasons. The machine even could not go straight in dirver mode. We didn\u0026rsquo;t solve the problem all along. Our solution was dropping the high-score auto program for safety. I did as team members insisted otherwise we had to rebuild the entire chassis within a night plus giving up the first-day matches.\nfriends This time I would like to talk about our own big team. Since most of team members come from 11 grade, which I sort of unknown before. I had a chance to interact with them more throughly. They are all great people with talent and persistence. Like Mukai, who called me Brother Red Bull since I drank too much Red Bull for keeping focus on programming. I was exausted during the competition but I saw they were the same tired as I was, which I didn\u0026rsquo;t acheive when I was in 11 grade. They have my respects and I believe our school team will be more and more unite and powerful with them.\nMaybe this is my last chance The competition might be my last competition in high school and besides competition, I wanted to achieve some small wishes. Actually there was only one: to take a photo with Jessica, a girl in my team, who has talented in desinging and other good qualities that I admired a lot. Yes, I did it. Just for a memorial of my colorful high-school life.\nResults are not important, what is important is the unique experience and people who will never come back at this time\n","date":"December 8, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-12-08-world-robot-contest-finals.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"This article was revised on March 5","title":"World Robot Contest Finals"},{"content":"This month is really a busy month. Writing essays for application, preparing for TOEFL, learning school courses and participating in Yau Science Awards really stressed me a lot. I feel like I have never been busy as much as now. It\u0026rsquo;s not only about my academic works, since I need to consider many other things that are simple but costs tons of time. All things combined,it\u0026rsquo;s a challenge for me and I need to and have to admit it.\nComing to Beijing After a week long prepare with my mentor, reviewing my paper and debugging my neural network model, I came to Beijing for semifinal of Yau Science Award(Computer) yesterday. Though I\u0026rsquo;ve been to many places without my parents, I was accompanied with teachers or schoolmates. This trip is truly the first trip that I went alone. To be honest, I even was a little nervous at first.\nEverything went OK the first day. Arriving by bullet train, I took 3 subway lines to go to my hotel next to Tsinghua University. The hotel is fine but I booked a room without windows for cheaper price. However, it was really a awful experience that I felt unwell staying at the room. (I swear I would never book a room without room again) So I decided to go to the university for checking the route in advance just in case that I might get lost the next day.\nTo be honest, I don\u0026rsquo;t have a good impression of Beijing based on previous visits. No exception, it\u0026rsquo;s the same this time. I don\u0026rsquo;t know if it\u0026rsquo;s a prejudice or something else. Anyway, I don\u0026rsquo;t like this city. It imposes bad feeling to me.\nThe competition This competition requires me to do a presentation about my research paper and answer questions proposed by the professors lively. Before enter the room, I went through the code check first. It was in smooth going. But I got nervous suddenly when I got out of that checking room. During waiting for my turn, I met a man who\u0026rsquo;s the mentor of another contester. He graduated from Princeton University and I was really shocked.\nYeah it came to my turn. There are about less than 10 professors and judges in the room. I began my presentation quickly. It went OK. Then it came to the section of questioning. To my surprise, they didn\u0026rsquo;t ask me some extremely difficult technical and detailed questions as I thought, but firstly put a doubt on my research topic. Then we discussed some questions that I thought didn\u0026rsquo;t important. The last question was how many lines I wrote for my algorithm.\nThere was nothing else. No banner, no picturing. I just left quickly.\nMicrosoft I never thought I would go the chance to Microsoft at Beijing. But I did! Tsinghua University is only 2.2 km away from ZOL. I went to the Microsoft Tower 1 first and the security man didn\u0026rsquo;t allow me to get in. I met a friendly stuff at the entrance and he suggested me to go the Tower 2 to see if I can get in. But the same thing happening in that place. I was unable to come in. However, this security man was so nice and allow me to stay and wait for people who have the authority to take me to upper floors. I waited and waited. I found a young man coming in to the building and began a conversation with him. I learned that he was a intern at Microsoft. He thought Microsoft working style is very different from other domestic companies like BAT. This made me more excited about Microsoft.\nFinally, a old man Mr. Pan was willing to take me in. I was so THRILLED. He worked at 10th floor where was the Microsoft Internet Research. I found the birthplace of Microsoft Xiaobing! It was quite a interesting tradition(I think?) that they mark and keep a place for Xiaobing.\nThe wall on the building are writable, which is the same as the Seattle HQ. And so many smart detection and interaction there. Anyway, the working environment is really great!\nThis trip is kind of making me closer to my dream. Now, I am proud to say I am a person visiting both HQs in China and US! It means a lot to me!\nAccidental trip to Microsoft is actually my biggest gains visiting Beijing. I am glad that I choose to go to ZOL, asking for many strangers bravely. I think that\u0026rsquo;s the feeling of chasing dream.\nSee you, Beijing. See you, Microsoft. We will definitely meet again!\n","date":"October 31, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-10-31-a-short-trip-to-beijing.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"This month is really a busy month.","title":"A short trip to Beijing"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/hacks/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Hacks"},{"content":"在这之前你需要准备好 一台安装了宝塔面板的linux centOS服务器 hexo博客已经成功部署到了服务器上 能够访问ssh 下载Hexo Editor到服务器端 定位到Hexo博客的根目录下，执行以下命令\n国内下载 git clone https://gitee.com/winwin_2011/winwin-hexo-editor 国外下载 git clone https://github.com/YuJianghao/winwin-hexo-editor 刷新一下宝塔面板，我们就会看到下载好的winwin-hexo-editor文件夹\n安装 进入winwin-hexo-editor文件夹\ncd winwin-hexo-editor 运行安装程序\nbash ./install.sh 配置 自动配置步骤\n? What\u0026#39;s your hexo blog path? The same path as your hexo _config.yml file //输入Hexo博客的根目录，可以直接从宝塔面板复制 ? Which port do you like your hexo-editor running at? (5777) //通常来说直接使用默认5777端口即可，直接回车 ? Secret Key?Like a password, can be anything you like. (secret) //任意的密钥，不是登录的密码，之后不会再使用到 ? Access token expire time Eg: \u0026#34;2 days\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;10h\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;7d\u0026#34; (1h) //默认直接回车即可 ? Refresh token expire time Eg: \u0026#34;2 days\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;10h\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;7d\u0026#34; (7d) //默认直接回车即可 ? username: (admin) //这个是日后登录的用户名，默认为admin，也可以自行设置 ? password default `admin` [hidden] //这个是日后登录的密码，默认为admin，也可以自行设置 之后如果成功的话就会出现以下的界面：\nFinished! Run `npm start` to start with node Run `npm run prd` to start with pm2 Run `npm run stop` to stop Run `npm run restart` to restart Run `bash ./update.sh` to update Run `bash ./setup.sh` to change settings Remember to (re)start your service manually! Have fun :p For uninstall: 1) Remove the following folder: /www/wwwroot/blog.lihaojin.cn/winwin-hexo-editor 2) Stop youre service manually. 开启Hexo Editor服务 pm2进程守护 接下来我选择的是使用pm2来守护进程\nnpm run prd 出现这样的界面则代表开启成功\n放行端口 接下来转到宝塔面板安全选项卡界面，放行5777端口\n接下来我们就可以通过服务器ip地址:5777的方式来访问Hexo Editor了\n接着填写你刚刚设置的用户名和密码登录即可\n","date":"October 17, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-10-17-winwin-hexo-editor.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"在这之前你需要准备好 一台安装了宝塔面板的linux centOS服务器 hexo博客已经成功部署到了服务器上 能够访问ssh 下载Hexo Editor到服务器端 定位到Hexo博客的根目录下，执行以下命令","title":"winwin-hexo-editor 完全部署指南"},{"content":"Tenet is an amazing movie with wonderful stories and deep meanings. I am a person never watching a single movie twice, but I did watch Tenet twice. Each time it brought me surprises. It\u0026rsquo;s hard to understand, and I haven\u0026rsquo;t fully understood yet. However, when watching Tenet, it feels like listening to a piece of music with English lyrics. I may not be able to get the meaning of the lyrics the singer sings, but it doesn\u0026rsquo;t affect my mood and enjoyment. The same goes for this movie. I can\u0026rsquo;t figure out how time flows, but I do feel excitement and nervousness following the step of the characters.\nDestiny Not everyone believe in destiny. In this movie, in some way, proves the destiny of each human beings. We all have our faith and mission. Neil probably knew he would die of helping the younger protagonist, he insists to do it without hesitancy.\nFuture All the messages, phone calls, mails send to the future. What matters is are you able to get reply from the people in the future.\nIt is said by the Indian woman which is a solid truth. We don\u0026rsquo;t know who is in the future side. However, we firmly knows that ourselves would be exist in a certain point in the future. At least we have the ability to send message to the future version of ourselves. That is kind of what I am doing now, writing blog. Each post is a message to the future. I just wish I could look back at my posts someday at some point, suddenly getting the feeling that building a connection between the past and present myself.\nAffection No matter Interstellar or Tenet, scientific principles are the key component of the movie. Besides, there are always affections, emotions between people and virtually this is what matter the most. The emotional belt between the father and the daughter transcends the time and space while the solid friendship between the founder of Tenet and the comrade he recruited shuttle back and forth in the time line. They, equipped with the most common but precious affections, save the world.\nMusic The background music of the movie is fantastic especially the ones in encompassing the trucks and the end of the movie. It makes my nerves tight and immerse in the plot.\n","date":"September 21, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-09-21-tenet.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Tenet is an amazing movie with wonderful stories and deep meanings.","title":"TENET"},{"content":"Poster Code import random import csv import codecs import matplotlib.pyplot as plt plt.style.use(\u0026#39;ggplot\u0026#39;) plt.rcParams[\u0026#39;savefig.dpi\u0026#39;] = 100 #图片像素 plt.rcParams[\u0026#39;figure.dpi\u0026#39;] = 100 #分辨率 scale = 10000000 num1 = num2 = num3 = 0 customer = [] yogurt = [] pos1 = [] pos2 = [] pos3 = [] for i in range(0,scale): temp = random.randint(0,100) if(temp \u0026lt;= 38): num1 = num1 + 1 elif(temp \u0026lt;= 80): num2 = num2 + 1 else: num3 = num3 + 1 customer.append(temp) pos1.append(float(num1)/(i+1)) pos2.append(float(num2)/(i+1)) pos3.append(float(num3)/(i+1)) # print(pos1[9999]) # with open(\u0026#34;data.csv\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;) as csvfile: # writer = csv.writer(csvfile) #先写入columns_name # writer.writerow([\u0026#34;num\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;customer\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;type\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos1\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos2\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos3\u0026#34;]) # #写入多行用writerows # for i in range(0,scale): # writer.writerow([i, customer[i], pos1[i], pos2[i], pos3[i]]) # print(\u0026#34;保存文件成功，处理结束\u0026#34;) # print(len(customer)) for i in range(0,scale): temp = customer[i] if(temp \u0026lt;= 38): customer[i] = \u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34; elif(temp \u0026lt;= 80): customer[i] = \u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34; else: customer[i] = \u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34; # for i in customer: print(pos1[len(pos1)-1]) print(pos2[len(pos2)-1]) print(pos3[len(pos3)-1]) plt.figure() plt.subplot(2,2,1) plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;Until the nth customer\u0026#39;) plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Possibility\u0026#39;) plt.plot(range(0,scale), pos1, label=\u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34;) plt.plot(range(0,scale), pos2, label=\u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34;) plt.plot(range(0,scale), pos3, label=\u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34;) plt.legend() plt.subplot(2,2,2) plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;Flavor\u0026#39;) plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Number of the customer\u0026#39;) list0 = [num1,num2,num3] list1 = [scale*0.38, scale*0.42, scale*0.2] y = [\u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34;] x = list(range(len(y))) total_width, n = 0.8, 4 width = total_width / n plt.bar(x, list0, width=width, label=\u0026#39;Actual\u0026#39;, tick_label=y, fc=\u0026#39;y\u0026#39;) for i in range(len(x)): x[i] = x[i] + width plt.bar(x, list1, width=width, label=\u0026#39;Predicted\u0026#39;, fc=\u0026#39;r\u0026#39;) plt.legend() plt.subplot(2,2,3) labels = [\u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34;] # 各部分标签 sizes = [pos1[len(pos1)-1], pos2[len(pos2)-1], pos3[len(pos3)-1]] # 各部分大小 colors = [\u0026#39;yellowgreen\u0026#39;,\u0026#39;lightskyblue\u0026#39;,\u0026#39;yellow\u0026#39;] explode = (0,0,0) #将某一块分割出来，值越大分割出的间隙越大 patches,text1,text2 = plt.pie(sizes, explode=explode, labels=labels, colors=colors, labeldistance = 1.2,#图例距圆心半径倍距离 autopct = \u0026#39;%3.2f%%\u0026#39;, #数值保留固定小数位 shadow = False, #无阴影设置 startangle =90, #逆时针起始角度设置 pctdistance = 0.6) #数值距圆心半径倍数距离 #patches饼图的返回值，texts1饼图外label的文本，texts2饼图内部文本 # x，y轴刻度设置一致，保证饼图为圆形 plt.axis(\u0026#39;equal\u0026#39;) plt.legend() plt.subplot(2,2,4) plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;The nth customer\u0026#39;) plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Flavor\u0026#39;) plt.plot(range(0,scale), customer) plt.show() import random import csv import codecs import matplotlib.pyplot as plt ans1 = [] ans2 = [] ans3 = [] def process(x): random.seed(x) plt.style.use(\u0026#39;ggplot\u0026#39;) plt.rcParams[\u0026#39;savefig.dpi\u0026#39;] = 100 #图片像素 plt.rcParams[\u0026#39;figure.dpi\u0026#39;] = 100 #分辨率 scale = 10000 num1 = num2 = num3 = 0 customer = [] yogurt = [] pos1 = [] pos2 = [] pos3 = [] for i in range(0,scale): temp = random.randint(0,100) if(temp \u0026lt;= 38): num1 = num1 + 1 elif(temp \u0026lt;= 80): num2 = num2 + 1 else: num3 = num3 + 1 customer.append(temp) pos1.append(float(num1)/(i+1)) pos2.append(float(num2)/(i+1)) pos3.append(float(num3)/(i+1)) # print(pos1[9999]) # with open(\u0026#34;data.csv\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;) as csvfile: # writer = csv.writer(csvfile) #先写入columns_name # writer.writerow([\u0026#34;num\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;customer\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;type\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos1\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos2\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;pos3\u0026#34;]) # #写入多行用writerows # for i in range(0,scale): # writer.writerow([i, customer[i], pos1[i], pos2[i], pos3[i]]) # print(\u0026#34;保存文件成功，处理结束\u0026#34;) # print(len(customer)) for i in range(0,scale): temp = customer[i] if(temp \u0026lt;= 38): customer[i] = \u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34; elif(temp \u0026lt;= 80): customer[i] = \u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34; else: customer[i] = \u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34; # for i in customer: # print(pos1[len(pos1)-1]) # print(pos2[len(pos2)-1]) # print(pos3[len(pos3)-1]) ans1.append(pos1[len(pos1)-1]) ans2.append(pos2[len(pos2)-1]) ans3.append(pos3[len(pos3)-1]) for i in range(0,200): process(i) plt.figure() plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;Randem.seed(n)\u0026#39;) plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Possibility\u0026#39;) plt.plot(range(0,200), ans1, label=\u0026#34;chocolate\u0026#34;) plt.plot(range(0,200), ans2, label=\u0026#34;vanilla\u0026#34;) plt.plot(range(0,200), ans3, label=\u0026#34;strawberry\u0026#34;) plt.legend() plt.show() ","date":"September 7, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-09-07-2020-09-07-ap-stats-simulation.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Poster Code import random import csv import codecs import matplotlib.","title":"AP Stats: Simulation by Programming"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/exercise/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"exercise"},{"content":"On August 28th, I went to a military training base in rural area of my city with my fellow students. Originally, I thought it would be a tough time based on all my past formidable experience with such training. However, I didn\u0026rsquo;t take it anymore during my time in both middle and high school. I took a trip and had computer science classes instead. A fun fact is that I became the whitest among my class after they coming back from training.\nApart from worry, excitement also haunted around me because it\u0026rsquo;s been a long time to have a training. The result turned out it didn\u0026rsquo;t let me down and I really learned a lot from this fantastic experience.\nBeing a team leader Trying my best to be the team leader is always my style, especially participating in a short-time camp. I frimly deem it\u0026rsquo;s a great opportunity to promote and improve myself. Then I became the leader of group 6 without any hesitate. I deeply know that I am lack of leadership and most important, the decisive personality. This time I failed again on improving that. Everytime I become a leader in a program, unfortunately, I never felt improvement in this field.\nBesides that, I believe I did great a great job. Organizing the team, encourging everyone doing high-altitude program and cimmitting myself to everything I can.\nStanding on the stage I never ever have the confidence to stand on the stage singing a song in front of the public. This time I really broke out of my shell. At the begining, I chose to do so because we could get bonus point if there was an extra individual show in my group, but that night, after presenting our awkward group show, I felt like nothing could stop me. I wanted to go on the stage to chanllege myslef. Looked like drunk, I sang the song Something just like this with two of my friends. Standing on the stage, I jumped and cheered. I felt my flow at that very moment. There was no fears, no shyness, only overwhelmed with confidence and excitement. It was a chance now or never, I need to take it. I told myself.\nI love that feeling on the stage hoping I can sing songs in more places in my future. Since I cannot playing computer tricks on stage, I need to cultivate myself some skills that can be shown anytime like dancing and singing.\n","date":"August 30, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-08-30-physical-exercises.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"On August 28th, I went to a military training base in rural area of my city with my fellow students.","title":"Physical Exercises"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/tutorial/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"tutorial"},{"content":"Before Tomorrow I\u0026rsquo;ll have a TOEFL test to take and I chose to hang out with my friend and see a movie. All because I was too anxious about the test. I am trying my best to relax and smooth my nerve.\nSupposedly we were going to see Harry Porter since I never watched the series before and it\u0026rsquo;s a good chance for me to take a look. However, we decided to see the Eight Hundred after all.\nBefore watching, I have no knowledge about the movie. I was sitting in the second row in the theater which is my first time to sit so close that I need to raise my head to see the full screen.\nMy Feeling It\u0026rsquo;s the first time I cried at the movie theater but that doesn\u0026rsquo;t mean it\u0026rsquo;s an excellent movie. Stories about patriotism are all touching and drawing our tears besides this one. The climax for me is countless soldiers jumping up from the windows to the enemy\u0026rsquo;s metal shields with full of explosive. They shouts their names out and the reactions of people on the other side of the creek really moved me. But this exciting plot is so early that I cannot arouse more emotions afterwards.\nAnother touching moment is just a second. When the national flag raising, all civilians from the other side stand at attention watching the flag waving in the air. One of the shots is a small group of children who dress neatly. I saw them watching the flag doggedly in their eyes and their ambitions and the future of the nation. A few seconds represent the brightness of the future that youth would bring to this country.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s a shame that the director didn\u0026rsquo;t show the scene that the suicide squad fights with the enemy. Also, the three-finger-hand of the deserter doesn\u0026rsquo;t show up among the the outstretched hands of civilians even though he finally decides to rush out.\n","date":"August 22, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-08-22-%E5%85%AB%E4%BD%B0-the-eight-hundred.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Before Tomorrow I\u0026rsquo;ll have a TOEFL test to take and I chose to hang out with my friend and see a movie.","title":"八佰 The Eight Hundred"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/ai/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"AI"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/flight/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"flight"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/note/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"note"},{"content":" ","date":"July 16, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-07-16-speech-at-foundation-class.md/","section":"Posts","summary":" ","title":"Speech at Foundation Class"},{"content":" Do you think Donald Trump will win the presidential election with Biden (Democratic candidate) in November 2020? Why?\n我记得很清楚，2016年11月6日，2016美国大选的那一天，正是我初二上学期期中考试的日子。考完试兴奋地跑回家，期待大选结果的揭晓。在我的记忆里，十分清晰地记着几乎所有民调，或者说自己从国内媒体所了解到的转述过的美国国内民调都表明希拉里会以压倒性的优势赢得大选。但最后结果表明，民调错了。\n2016年美国大选，我，一个初二的对政治感兴趣的学生，对无论是特朗普还是希拉里都没有一个客观、接近全面的了解；2020年美国，我，一个高二的依旧对政治感兴趣的学生，对无论是特朗普还是拜登还是没有一个客观、接近全面的了解。不同的是，我以不同的方式看待新闻和媒体。一篇报道，或赞扬特朗普或抹黑特朗普，或宣传拜登或“拜登爱中国”，我更愿意去思考这样的报道是基于怎样的事实写成的，目的是给怎样的阅读人群。所以，我没有能力，没有足够的知识储备去选择支持特朗普或是拜登，更不用说预测。更多的人和我一样，与其说我们去投票，不如说我们被投票。一篇篇我们所阅读的新闻报道给我们心中的特朗普或者拜登投下他们的一票，我们最后的决定是注定的，早已经被新闻报道所左右。\n\u0026ldquo;I said she doesn\u0026rsquo;t have the stamina, and I don\u0026rsquo;t believe she does have the stamina.\u0026rdquo;\n这是2016年大选特朗普对希拉里的评论，他认为希拉里没有作为美国总统的耐力。而2016-2020总统任期，我认为特朗普做到了耐心。每次想到特朗普，至少在国内的大环境下，更像是一个笑话。特朗普除了声明自己的立场，更多的是在反驳驳斥观点：\u0026ldquo;Fake News\u0026rdquo;,\u0026ldquo;Sleepy Joe\u0026rdquo;\u0026hellip; 反观来看，我觉得特朗普在世界面前，就像是中国在世界面前。我们有理说不清，中国伴随着强大的经济实力，在国际舆论方面却总是被淹没，我们除了声明自己的立场，更多的也是在驳斥观点，但总是百口莫辩，就像是特朗普一样。当然，我不知道特朗普是否有和中国一样的真正实力，但是他的确有耐心。社交媒体就是他的手段之一，无论是澄清还是抹黑事实，都是他的手段，他的能力。三体里有一个概念，叫做\u0026quot;猜疑链\u0026quot;：假设A文明对B文明表现出善意，但是B文明不知道这个善意背后是否有恶意，也不知道第二层恶意背后是否其实是善意的，第三层……一直往下，就像我们永远不知道我们在政治中的位置，究竟是第几层，是谎言还是事实。\nThe Lamestream Media refuses to talk about our Country\u0026rsquo;s record setting Jobs Numbers, which are indicating GREATNESS, and soon!\n这是特朗普斥责媒体不报道自己对于失业率降低所作出的巨大贡献的言论。翻看特朗普的社交媒体，很大一部分都在宣传自己致力于帮助人们就业。疫情期间，他通过社交媒体表明在6月份在全美新增了480万份工作，失业率降至11%。不得不说，在疫情期间能够拿出这样的成绩是十分有竞争力了。无论是说特朗普用美国长期利益换取短期利益还是带领美国退出世界舞台，从现阶段来看他的确在Make/keep America Great Again。我所理解，站在当前的历史节点上，没有人能分清长期和短期利益，何况国际政治环境瞬息万变，上一秒还是所谓的短期利益，下一秒就有可能变成长期利益。特朗普的执政生涯只能留给后人来判断。\n#BidenLovesChina #Sleepy Joe\n拜登，民主党候选人。我也记得很清楚，去年期末考试的那一天，是民主党候选人第二轮党内辩论。我第一次看到了电视直播的党内竞选辩论。拜登是最中央的那一位，看起来就是一位德高望重的老人。整个的辩论议程给我的感觉是，真的只是辩论，没有竞选。所有人都在谈论自己的执政措施和专注领域，然后被他人反驳掉，没有人哪怕稍微一点点具体地描述自己的做法。后来我心血来潮回看了2016年特朗普和希拉里的电视辩论，一样的感觉。我并不是想说这样的辩论毫无意义，而是可能美国的民主制度促使了政客尽可能地画饼与承诺。任期上的政绩表现可能与竞选期间截然不同。\n特朗普专注于攻击拜登，拜登支持中国的言论，拜登儿子与中国十亿美元的商业合同\u0026hellip;等等，说实话这让我对于拜登的看法更加模糊。但肯定的是，他肯定不是真的LovesChina. 我在想美国总统，这个全世界权力最大的职位，人们到底是倾向于权力本身还是被赋予权力的那一个人。是美国总统这个职位在影响世界，还是美国总统这个人在影响世界。是否无论谁当选，对于世界历史进程的推进效果都是一样的。毕竟，真正实施政策的是政府的各个长期存在的静态的部门，而不是动态选举的总统。\n至少在对中国的立场上，无论总统是谁，他的立场早已被总统这一职位所定义——想方设法遏制中国的发展。\n最后，我想说，无论谁当选，中国所面临的挑战都不会减小或增加，当然中国所遇到和将遇到的机遇都也不会减少或增加。发展自身，是应对全球关系的不变法则。对于我们每一个个体，亦是如此。提升自我，增强自身的竞争力，无论特朗普还是拜登，都不会阻挡我们实现自身价值。\n","date":"July 5, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-07-05-geography-final-exam.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Do you think Donald Trump will win the presidential election with Biden (Democratic candidate) in November 2020?","title":"Geography Final Exam"},{"content":"2020年，发生了很多事件。我一直在思考，真的是2020年的大事件比2019，2018多出很多吗？因为今年所发生的无论是国内、国际、政治、经济、文化、历史遗留等等重大事件，从我个人的观感来说，比往年都要多出一个数量级的感觉。究竟是疫情导致了这些事件，还是因为人们在疫情期间更加有精力和时间去挖掘信息，我一直在思考。历史告诉我们，事情具有两面性，不具有绝对性。一部分事件，是因为疫情爆发给人们心理上带来的压力所导致的；而另一部分事件，则是必然会发生的，无论是否有疫情的刺激。\n扪心自问，我并不清楚国际政治经济格局具体指什么，受谁影响，被谁控制，如何平衡，等等一系列的问题会浮现出来，我认为没有人能够基于现在的事实对未来做出正确的判断，这也就是为什么当今世界不同的声音和看法百花齐放，没有人知道下一秒会发生什么。而后人，我们只是为了证明历史的作用，看到自己想看到的，利用有利于自己的信息，得出了“以史为鉴”的方法。德国哲学家黑格尔曾说，人类唯一能从历史中吸取的教训就是，人类从来都不会从历史中吸取教训。纵观世界人类发展史，发现无论朝代更迭、经济发展等活动都在不断的重复过去。\n准备出国留学，是因为我坚信走的越远，所见的越多，所经历的越丰富，越能感受到自己的渺小，无论从时间尺度还是空间尺度来说，我们永远都很渺小，都很脆弱。唯一所能做的，就是给自己积累换取更大尺度的筹码，思考方式上、行为方式上得到数量级地跃升。例如，我们人类所能切身感知到的数量之多1000，从古至今，我们深刻理解了一个苹果，十口人，一百亩地，一千两银子，再往大算，人们就会失去“度量感”。十万和一百万其实在我们的认知里是没有区别的，因为我们并不能通过现实切身地体会到他们的差距，我们只是了解这两个数量都很大；而计算机则不同，计算机就是为了精确大数计算而诞生的，如果把计算机当作一个人，那么他对于数的“度量感”是远高于人类的，计算机清楚地知道一百万和一千万之间的区别，冯·诺依曼以及未来的量子计算机架构决定了他天生就有感知大数的能力。人和计算机相互协作，优势互补，意味着我们能够对更广域的数量级有完全的感知，也能帮助我们更好的认识世界。\n以下，我想通过两个新闻事件体现我对疫情影响之下我的个人学业以及逆全球化趋势之下未来我的职业发展。\n个人学业 加州众议院第5号宪法修正案（ACA 5）于2020年3月12日通过了加州议会规则委员会，以及于2020年5月5日，在公共就业和退休议会委员会的听证会上通过了法案投票。该法案旨在废止“加利福尼亚州宪法禁止该州基于种族，性别、肤色、民族或原籍而在公共就业，公共教育或公共承包方面歧视或给予任何个人或团体以优惠待遇”。从公共教育角度上讲，种族因素将纳入大学申请评估之中。亚裔的入学比例将成倍下降，加州亚裔人口约占15%，但在加州公立大学学生中比例约为30%，此法案相当于将一半的亚裔赶出加州公立大学。\n这让我想起了今日由于疫情，美国越来越多的大学表示取消SAT成绩要求，可以作为可选项提交。我当时开玩笑地对一位朋友说，这下说不定斯坦福有戏了。他说那大学官网也明确说明了不考虑种族因素，但同等其他条件下，亚裔的实际录取分数远高于其他种族。我醍醐灌顶，我将这种行为定义为“传统”，而法律规定则定义为“现代”。我不知道“现代”与“传统”孰强孰弱，谁在道德上更能站住脚。当人们疯狂追求“现代”的时候，传统已经潜移默化地影响了我们。\n客观上讲，该法案对于我个人学业是负面影响的。但我认为更多的因素应该被纳入考虑，时间是唯一量度。现在的路，未来的路，更多的像是在走迷宫，没有人能够以上帝视角俯瞰整个迷宫地图。我亦是迷宫中渺小的，不断寻找方向，试错前进的一粒尘埃，没有人知道我的征途在哪里，除了我的努力，一阵风可以把我吹回原地，也可以把我吹到成功的彼岸。风口上，猪都能飞。反之，逆风口，火箭都不一定能飞起来。\n","date":"June 30, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-29-history-final-exam.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"2020年，发生了很多事件。我一直在思考，真的是2020年的大事件比2019，2018多出很多吗？因为今年所发生的无论是国内、国际、政治、经济、文化、历史遗留等等重大事件，从我个人的观感来说，比往年都要多出一个数量级的感觉。究竟是疫情导致了这些事件，还是因为人们在疫情期间更加有精力和时间去挖掘信息，我一直在思考。历史告诉我们，事情具有两面性，不具有绝对性。一部分事件，是因为疫情爆发给人们心理上带来的压力所导致的；而另一部分事件，则是必然会发生的，无论是否有疫情的刺激。","title":"History Final Exam"},{"content":"局促的咨询室里，有升学指导老师、母亲和他，还有从始至终都没有动过的三杯水。\n“老师好，我叫李昊锦，在西安高新第一中学国际班就读，我喜欢计算机，我是……”，他像是背顺口溜一样，一个绊子都没有，非常流利地在母亲和老师面前做了自我介绍。与其说是他在说话，不如说他的嘴巴在发声。这一番话他不知讲了多少遍，在多少个局促的教室里，对着多少初次见面的老师，当然还有每次都陪着的他的母亲，不，他陪着的母亲。他明白自己不能惹母亲生气，每一次都极不情愿地答应与母亲去各种中介办公室交流谈话，而母亲每次都会说这是最后一次，以后他都不用去了。像极了小时候父母哄孩子喝苦涩的中药，但最终都是为了孩子好。\n依旧，陈述完之后，此刻他早已习惯了，像是木头人，呆滞地坐在老师和母亲的旁边。“请问您孩子的标化成绩是多少？”，显然老师也看出了端倪，主动忽略我直接开启了和母亲的双边对话。“托福九十四分，听力二十五分，其他三科都是二十三；SAT还没有考过，最近模考是一千四百四”，他没有想到母亲如此迅速准确地报出了自己的分数，而他正准备拿出手机查看自己的托福各科小分，毕竟，这已经是六个月前的分数了。“好的，我明白了，您看是这样……”，老师便回答母亲，边拿笔记录，时不时地抬起头向着母亲的方向。而他，似乎也听惯了这连串的官话，快要睡着了。尽管，在这个房间里没有人注意他，他仍是不知眼神应该望向哪里，或者他打探遍了房间里的所有物品，平静没有任何波动的三杯水，老师的数百条挤满手机屏幕的通知信息……他只好看向母亲，她一直聚精会神地盯着老师，眼光里坚定沉稳，生怕漏过了什么。\n凌晨一点五十分，母亲准时走进了他的书房，甚至还画了淡妆。\n像往常一样，他仍乐此不疲地鼓弄着自己的电脑程序。母亲从餐厅搬来了一把椅子，悄悄地放下椅子，坐在了他的身旁，却仍是打断了他的思绪。他把耳机从耳朵里取出来，紧紧地攥在手里，不用说，他想质问母亲为何这么晚打扰他，但他明白自己不能惹母亲生气。“待会儿我给你约了一个斯坦福的毕业生，人家好不容易腾出时间来，你跟他聊一聊”，他才想起母亲几天前早已告知了自己。他看着母亲央求的样子，有些惭愧，把另一侧的耳机也慢慢取下来，连着手里的这个一起放进了充电盒里。看着母亲央求的眼神，他叹了口气，从电脑里调出了一份自己整理的问题，每个题目后面还附着一些备注，都是之前和哈佛大学、宾大、耶鲁、莱斯、伯克利学长的回答和建议。他打了几个回车，标上了今天的日期。\n母亲这下松了一口气，她没有预料到这次和儿子沟通这么顺利。她拿出手机，打开微信，把眼镜提到发际，食指不停地划从下自上划动着屏幕，目光一行一行地找寻。一分钟了，而窗口还能继续滑动下去，每一个联系人的头像和名称一闪而过，但共同的，总会有“北京中介”，“上海留学”，“咨询”等等字样。找到了，母亲点击头像，进入聊天界面。绿色的长条状的语音消息铺满了整个屏幕，殊不知这只是众多联系人中的一个。母亲打字很慢，熟练地按下说话键，手机靠向嘴巴，“老师您好，请问您现在有空吗，我孩子想和您聊一聊”。母亲总是要重复听一遍自己发出去的语音，确保清楚表达了自己的意思，对他而说，母亲总开着最大音量，这很恼人。视频通话接通了，母亲的手机永远是最高亮度，对方屋里的阳光着实令他感到刺眼。“哈喽，很高兴认识你，你先用英文做一个自我介绍吧”，对方是一个开朗的姐姐，和他一样，微笑着。当然，对他来说就是调取之前和其他中介外教的同样是数不清的对话，接着用嘴巴发声，无需思考。他在取景框里，母亲在取景框外。母亲看着他，目光里满是骄傲。他在余光里看见了母亲清亮的双眸，却不知，是他的泪光还是母亲的泪光，模糊了彼此的目光。\n我想，是彼此共同的泪光吧。\n","date":"June 29, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-29-chinese-final-exam.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"局促的咨询室里，有升学指导老师、母亲和他，还有从始至终都没有动过的三杯水。","title":"Chinese Final Exam"},{"content":"The Honest Theif meet the theif in the bar, offer him a drink follow everywhere drink all night move to the new house sell his breeches, lost fight go away come back The story opens with the narrator taking on a lodger in his apartment, an old soldier named Astafy Ivanovich. One day, a thief steals the narrator\u0026rsquo;s coat, and Astafy tries to pursue him unsuccessfully. Astafy is dismayed by the theft and goes over the scenario over and over again. The narrator and Astafy share a distinct contempt for thieves, and one night Astafy tells the narrator a story of an honest thief that he had once run across.\nOne night in a pub, Astafy Ivanovich happened upon Emelyan Ilyitch. The two knew each other on beforehand, but now Emelyan was obviously poor from the look of his tattered coat. He was aching for a drink but had not the money. Astafy was moved by Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s acutely pathetic position, and he bought him a drink. From then on, Emelyan followed Astafy everywhere, eventually moving into his apartment. Astafy did not have much money himself, but he allowed Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s imposition because he was very aware that his drinking was a terrible problem. Emelyan would not stop his drinking, however, and even though he was quiet and not disruptive when he was drunk, Astafy could see that Emelyan would never be able to support himself with such a habit. Astafy urged him to quit drinking, but to no avail. Eventually, Astafy effectively gave up on him and moved, never expecting to see Emelyan again.\nVery soon after Astafy had moved Emelyan appears at his new apartment, and the two continue to go on as they had before. Astafy would support Emelyan with food and lodging, and Emelyan would always go out and come back drunk. Sometimes he would disappear for days only to return drunk and almost frozen.\nAstafy, now working as a tailor, was short on money. One of his projects, a pair of riding breeches for a wealthy customer, were never claimed. He thought he could sell the breeches to get money for more useful clothes and some food, but when he decided to sell the breeches, they were nowhere to be found. Emelyan was drunk as usual, and denied the theft. Astafy was terribly vexed by the theft, and kept looking for the breeches while still suspicious of Emelyan. Emelyan always denied the theft.\nOne day, Astafy and Emelyan had a terrible fight over the breeches and Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s drinking, and Emelyan left the apartment and did not return for days. Astafy even went to look for him one day with no luck. Eventually, after a couple of days, Emelyan returned, almost starved and frozen. Astafy took him back in, but it was clear that Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s days were numbered. Days later, after Emelyan\u0026rsquo;s health had deteriorated terribly, Emelyan wanted to tell Astafy something about the breeches. With his last words, Emelyan admitted to stealing the breeches.\n","date":"June 22, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-22-english-class-review.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The Honest Theif meet the theif in the bar, offer him a drink follow everywhere drink all night move to the new house sell his breeches, lost fight go away come back The story opens with the narrator taking on a lodger in his apartment, an old soldier named Astafy Ivanovich.","title":"English Class Review"},{"content":" Once You've Met Someone You Never Really Forget Them. It Just Takes A While For Your Memories To Return. I heard this movie before. In my concept, everybody has watched this movie in their childhood except me. I have no idea about this cartoon movie at all. It was top100 in Douban and IMDB website which interested me and I want to have a look waiting untill a joyful and lesisure time.\nIf You Completely Forget Your Name, You'll Never Find Your Way Home. I thought it can purify my soul after watching it and everybody highly praised this movie. I begin watching it with high expectation, but honestly, I felt it\u0026rsquo;s a little creepy and so many characters without further plot development. I was disappointed once.\nJust go back the way you came, you'll be fine. But you have to promise not to look back. Then, following my regular rountine, I saw some movie reviews on the Internet and I was surprised that they got totally the different feeling from mine. Some critics recognized multiple characters as a projection of people in reality, however I hava no resonance at all.\nOnce you meet someone, you never really forget them. It just takes a while for your memory to come back to you. It\u0026rsquo;s not the first time that I have distinct opinion about something from that on Internet. I used to add movies which has high ranking on the IMDB while I never do that again now. Everybody has diverse experience, value and judgement, we should not be affected by such conventional thinking but insisting our views on.\nSomething you wouldn’t recognize. It’s called love. So I believe I have not acquired enough stories, experience enough emotions, see enough people with various personality leading the the fact that I can\u0026rsquo;t feel sympathetic witht the characters in the movie, with the people around me. I hope one day when I rewatched it, I will be able to find something new, something moving, something also existing deep in my heart.\n","date":"June 20, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-20-sprited-away.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Once You've Met Someone You Never Really Forget Them.","title":"Spirited Away"},{"content":"05/31/20 Summary Today we officially began our new season robotics development. To be honest, I have less time available this season due to my SAT and TOEFL exam and college application stuff. However, I want to insist on this activity which I\u0026rsquo;ve already participated since my middle school. My job will gravitate mainly on programming.\nPlus, we move to a brand new activity room with double area and completely new equipment and match field. Hope I can achieve some accomplishments that I left as pities last season.\nSo sad that today I am alone in my team. They are all busy preparing AP makeup exams, although I also need to retake.\nTask List Get started and familiar with code formatting and competition template again. Recode and design my code format and template. Finish the entire base program with optimization 06/07/20 Summary I did a lot things today. And my teammates finally came this time. However, I feel like they did nothing except drawing some useless drafts and chatting with each other. I was there programming. I have finished my basic fraamwork of the whole program and now the manual basic control mood of robot has been completed. That what I am doing now is to make it easy to code and config segments. I want to provide others who have no idea about programming the ability to run a robo without the assistant of a programmer. In the last a few minutes, I talked to Mr.Su, the coach of Robocup which is another robotics competition, in regard with some techniques that control the displacement and turning more accurate. It\u0026rsquo;s my goal to make the best motion control algorithm and I believe I will achieve it.\nReference Inertial Sensor - Sensors for VEX V5\nTodo The going straight control algorithm using PID Turning control using inertia sensor 06/14/20 Summary Today we are alone. I assist Tony who is charged for the chassis building picked parts for around an hour. After that I came back to my own job coding. I tested the performance and accuracy of the brand new inertial sensor, which worked really well with error less than 2 degree per round. Also Mr.SU gave me some materials about PID control system and I hopefully will work on it the entire next time. Also, I walked home companied with my coach Mr.Han telling me that the national competiton has been cancelled due to the second epdemic wave in Beijing. Still I enjoy participating in club every week and learn a lot.\nTodo The going straight control algorithm using PID Encapsulation of controller print function More custom parameters 06/21/20 Summary Today I still focus on programming. At first I would like to try reading the material given by Mr.Su but soon I gave up since it\u0026rsquo;s so esoteric and tons of professional terms that I cannot understand. Then I turned into help on VEX Forum and it really help me a lot. I found a tutorial video about PID controller and also multitasking which is fantastic for me. It only took me half an hour to finish it and learned how to write PID. Then I began experienment and it went pretty good. I was stuck on the output unit and finally I figure out the output should be voltage. Today I didn\u0026rsquo;t gravitate much on code style and readability. Fighting!\nTodo Quad encoder configuration \u0026amp; test Get degree by alternatives using the encoder Learned multitasking Full PID Algorithm PID parameter tuning Add encoder mood preference: internal/external encoder ","date":"June 15, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-15-2020-05-31change-up-season-vrc-dev-log.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"05/31/20 Summary Today we officially began our new season robotics development.","title":"VRC Change Up 2020-2021 Dev Log"},{"content":"⭐ June Album ⭐\n06/04/2020 This is the first day I start my exercise again. Hope I can insist on.\n06/06/2020 Today is the second day. I was gaped yesterday since I had a online class during 8PM-10PM. Although I know I cannot make it as an excuse, it reminds me that mt determination is not as strong as I thought. What I can do is force myself to reach the highest as possible as I can. Today I got hair cut before exercising and left my cloth in the barber. So I began jogging at around 9:30 and the close time is 10. Finally I didn\u0026rsquo;t reach 5km which is my goal but 4.5km at 9:57. However, I feel tired and exhausted as the first day. There\u0026rsquo;s a long way for me to recover my performance.\n06/12/2020 I just came back from school and continueed to do exercises. I feel more exhausted than before for no reason.\n06/13/2020 I sweated a lot today. And I try another way while running. I look at the treadmill panel every three songs which reduce my anxiety while running. Because I always want to know how much time and distance left, that\u0026rsquo;s really suffering.\n","date":"June 13, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-05-exercise-log.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"⭐ June Album ⭐","title":"Exercise Log"},{"content":"Before I used to utilize hexo extension hexo-admin to write my blog and deploy webpage online. However, it\u0026rsquo;s not very stable with bugs sometimes.\nNow A talented person recommended me to use code-server which is a online version of VScode. I was struggling with comfiguring it on my server even untill now. On the other hand, it\u0026rsquo;s more stable and convenient for me to use than before, so I am satisfied. Hope I can deploy Nodejs on that soon.\nProblems to solve Https security Direct doamin without port required Run and debug Java, Cpp, Python online Screenshots ","date":"May 14, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-06-10-vs-code-online-configuration.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Before I used to utilize hexo extension hexo-admin to write my blog and deploy webpage online.","title":"Blogging Online with Code-Server"},{"content":"Student Based Online Community Background: Under the Epidemic According to Wikipedia, 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of China\u0026rsquo;s Hubei province, and has since spread globally, resulting in the ongoing 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.\nIntro GXYZ.online is an online campus community website built by Li Haojin, an international course class student, using the Flarum open source framework. The interface is beautiful and the functions are rich.\nDeclan used the vacation time to learn the basic knowledge about the server, combined with the Html5 \u0026amp; CSS programming I learned before, and built the community by hands-on practice, aiming to provide an Internet platform for all high-tech heroes to speak freely, share life and make progress together. . \u0026quot;\nQuotes from the Website Founder Declan He said: \u0026ldquo;I have always loved information technology-related fields, and I am also a loyal Microsoft fan. In addition to studying in the winter vacation, I self-taught the server construction and maintenance based on the Microsoft Azure cloud service for students free courses. During the learning process, I encountered many difficulties. When I searched the Internet to solve the problem, I often visited foreign open source communities such as Github, Stack Overflow, etc. I saw technical experts answer questions and share their own projects in the community, so I was inspired by this. \u0026quot; \u0026ldquo;I also want to use my knowledge to build a campus community on the basis of open source. This will not only exercise my ability to apply knowledge, but also provide a platform for students to communicate.\u0026rdquo;\nSummary The website is continuing developing and aiming to provide a free and teacher-free platform, we believe the website is especially useful in this tough time.\nSo what\n","date":"April 17, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-04-17-news-report.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Student Based Online Community Background: Under the Epidemic According to Wikipedia, 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).","title":"News Report"},{"content":"New main domain https://lihaojin.cn\nAlso can be accessed by https://haojin.li\nhttps://declanlife.com\nSubscription via Email New Post Share Plugin More Entries on Navigation Bar 06/15 Update Screenshots ","date":"April 16, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-04-16-update-review.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"New main domain https://lihaojin.","title":"Update Log with New Domain lihaojin.cn !"},{"content":"Lead The second one in my Discover College Series\u0026hellip;\nBerkeley, the college that is close to my dream in California.\nNote: The following are some quotes and main point I referred from official website of Berkeley.\nSelection Since Berkeley is a competitive campus, satisfying the minimum requirements is often not enough to be competitive for selection. In addition to the basic admission requirements, the campus selects its freshman class through an assessment that includes a holistic review of your academic performance as measured primarily by:\nYour weighted and unweighted UC grade point average (calculated using 10th and 11th grade UC-approved courses only) Your planned 12th grade courses Your pattern of grades over time The number of college preparatory, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), honors and transferable college courses you have completed Your level of achievement in those courses relative to other UC applicants at your school Your scores on AP or IB exams Your scores on the ACT Assessment Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test. Holistic Review We review students using a Holistic Review process. This means that we not only look at academic factors, but also non-academic factors. Using a broad concept of merit, readers employ the following criteria which carry no pre-assigned weights:\nThe applicant’s full record of achievement in college preparatory work in high school, including the number and rigor of courses taken and grades earned in those courses. Personal qualities of the applicant, including leadership ability, character, motivation, insight, tenacity, initiative, originality, intellectual independence, responsibility, maturity, and demonstrated concern for others and for the community are considered. Likely contributions to the intellectual and cultural vitality of the campus. In addition to a broad range of intellectual interests and achievements, admission readers seek diversity in personal background and experience. Performance on standardized tests, the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Assessment plus Writing Test. In addition, any Advanced Placement or IBHL examinations the applicant may have taken will be considered. Achievement in academic enrichment programs, including but not limited to those sponsored by the University of California. This criterion is measured by time and depth of participation, by the academic progress made by the applicant during that participation, and by the intellectual rigor of the particular program. Other evidence of achievement. This criterion recognizes exemplary, sustained achievement in any field of intellectual or creative endeavor; accomplishments in extracurricular activities such as the performing arts or athletics; leadership in school or community organizations; employment; and volunteer service. Race, ethnicity, gender, and religion are excluded from the criteria. All achievements, both academic and nonacademic, are considered in the context of the opportunities an applicant has had, and the reader’s assessment is based on how fully the applicant has taken advantage of those opportunities. For an applicant who has faced any hardships or unusual circumstances, readers consider the maturity, determination and insight with which the applicant has responded to and/or overcome them. Readers also consider other contextual factors that bear directly upon the applicant’s achievement, including linguistic background, parental education level, and other indicators of support available in the home.\nThe review recognizes a wide range of talent and creativity that is not necessarily reflected in traditional measures of academic achievement but which, in the judgment of the reader, is a positive indicator of the student’s ability to succeed at Berkeley and beyond.\n","date":"April 12, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-04-12-discover-berkeley.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Lead The second one in my Discover College Series\u0026hellip;","title":"Discover Berkeley"},{"content":"Lead I think it\u0026rsquo;s time for me to begin my application. These days my mother is trying to find professional counselors who can be helpful in the course of my application. Also, I know the most important thing is myself. I need to be prepared first and make choice finally. So that\u0026rsquo;s the reason why I am doing this, looking for useful information from several college websites. Here is the first one, that many peers including I admire the most: Stanford University.\nI will mark and reorganize some points mentioned in the intro which I think is useful.\nHolistic Admission One piece tells us about your background and life experiences, another about your school and your academic achievement. We learn from others about your character and intellectual contributions. In your essays, we learn about your ideas and interests, and what is meaningful to you.\nIn a holistic review, we seek to understand how you, as a whole person, would grow, contribute, and thrive at Stanford, and how Stanford would, in turn, be changed by you.\nAcademic Excellence The most important credential for evaluating your academic record is your high school transcript.\nIntellectual Vitality We want to see the kind of curiosity and enthusiasm that will allow you to spark a lively discussion in a freshman seminar and continue the conversation at a dinner table.\nanything on Microsoft and other tech company, their product, services and strategy. Technology that I can take advantage of and creating something real and helpful. Cloud which helps me build websites, spreading information and thinking. We want to see the initiative with which you seek out opportunities and expand your perspective.\nBe the man with one-row light in the early morning every school day. Extracurricular Activities In fact, an exceptional depth of experience in one or two activities may demonstrate your passion more than minimal participation in five or six clubs.\nIn general, we want to understand the impact you have had at your job, in your family, in a club, in your school, or in the larger community, and we want to learn of the impact that experience has had on you.\nBy focusing on your achievements in context, we evaluate how you have excelled in your school environment and how you have taken advantage of what is available to you in your school and community.\nApplication and Essays Common Application Essat Prompts Choose one of the following prompts for your personal essay. The Common App sets a 250-word minimum and a 650-word maximum.\nSome students have a background, identity, interest or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? Describe a problem you\u0026rsquo;ve solved or a problem you\u0026rsquo;d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma—anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you\u0026rsquo;ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. Stanford Short Essay Questions We ask applicants to write a short essay on each of the following three topics. There is a 100-word minimum and a 250-word maximum for each essay.\nThe Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning. Virtually all of Stanford\u0026rsquo;s undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—get to know you better. Tell us about something that is meaningful to you, and why? ","date":"March 28, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-03-28-explore-stanford-website.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Lead I think it\u0026rsquo;s time for me to begin my application.","title":"Explore Stanford Website"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/books/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Books"},{"content":"Why I chose this book to read I get an inexplicable feeling about my life recently and books help me a lot in most cases. I browsed the online bookstore on my kindle and chose the one with highest evaluation.\nMy real feeling about the book To be honest, it\u0026rsquo;s not surprise for me. I thought I would suddenly realize something after reading but I didn\u0026rsquo;t. Closing my eyes, I got the same picture over and over again: the author Tara was shocked by the fact of world and was bullied by her family. It told me almost the whole life that Tara has been going through, but I didn\u0026rsquo;t get it. I was not moved after all.\nI try to connect plots in the book with my real life or experience but I failed. I cannot have a resonance with the author since I never had a family background like her. Maybe I take all granted or maybe I should read again when I go to college, go to work and gain more thoughts about it.\nEducated The name of the book is Educated, so let\u0026rsquo;s talk about its meaning. I believe it\u0026rsquo;s a suitable name for the book. Tara uses her own experience revealing us the path her grown up under different educations. Education means learning different opinions, views, perspectives of an object or event and have the ability to accept and tolerate it.\n","date":"March 16, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-03-16-reading-journal.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Why I chose this book to read I get an inexplicable feeling about my life recently and books help me a lot in most cases.","title":"Educated -- Reading Journal"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/machine-learning/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Machine Learning"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n基础的神经单元 参数 功能 $x_i$ 输入的n维度的向量 $w_i$ 加权的系数 $b$ 偏置 $z$ $\\Sigma_{i=1}^{n} w_ix_i+b$ 的值 $h(z)$ 经过激活函数得到的一个范围在0-1之间的数 $a$ 作为输入向量x传给下一个神经元 思想：用无限多的神经元节点来模拟任何函数\n神经网络的训练过程 目的 训练出对于每个神经元节点最佳的$w$和$b$\nBP 算法 求出参数$b$和$w$的导数，当倒数为0时，loss function值最小，与期望值越接近\n神经网络分类 卷积神经网络 通常用于图像识别\n步骤 以一个固定的大小在图像上滑动，卷积操作\n能够提取照片中的特征，能够避免需要识别的物体位置的不同而导致的差异\n输入神经网络中学习\n循环神经网络 RNN 网络的输入不仅包括当前输入的x，还包括当前的记忆\n适用于语言处理等信息前后关联的模型\n时间顺序下，第一个词arrive输入后得到的输出a会作为输入和Taipei一起输入到第二个神经元当中，不断往后，相当于每一个神经元的输出都要考虑之前的输入，当然，输入的越早产生的影响就会越小 改进版： LSTM 长短时记忆 输入变成了四个，输出变成了两个\nh\u0026rsquo;y\u0026rsquo;j\u0026rsquo;n除了原有的输出外，加入了本次记忆的信息输出\n","date":"February 16, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-02-16-neural-network-intro.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"Neural Network"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n\u0026mdash; 空 \u0026mdash; ​\t这个春节对于每个国人来说，都是一个不一样的春节。各大旅游景点空了，货架上的口罩品类空了，正月的拜年日程空了，城市空了，人心却没有空。全世界都在为武汉加油，为中国加油。\n\u0026mdash; 数字 \u0026mdash; ​\t2月4日0—24时，31个省（自治区、直辖市）和新疆生产建设兵团报告新增确诊病例3887例（湖北省3156例），新增重症病例431例（湖北省377例），新增死亡病例65例（湖北省65例），新增治愈出院病例262例（湖北省125例），新增疑似病例3971例（湖北省1957例）。 截至2月4日24时，国家卫生健康委收到31个省（自治区、直辖市）和新疆生产建设兵团累计报告确诊病例24324例（海南省核减1例），现有重症病例3219例，累计死亡病例490例，累计治愈出院病例892例（海南省、湖北省各核减1例），现有疑似病例23260例。 目前累计追踪到密切接触者252154人，当日解除医学观察18457人，现有185555人正在接受医学观察。 累计收到港澳台地区通报确诊病例39例：香港特别行政区18例（死亡1例），澳门特别行政区10例，台湾地区11例。 ——援引自国家卫生健康委员会官方网站\n​\t24小时实时更新的数字背后，是对患病者的祈祷，是对康复者的祝福，是对离世者的哀悼，更是对无私奉献的医护人员和支援企业及个人的敬礼。\n\u0026mdash; 他们 \u0026mdash; ​\t距离疫情正式发布已经过去数天了，难免的，在我的小区里，陆续出现了户外运动的人们：我能听见羽毛球你来我往的击球声、我能看见聚在一起围观下棋的老人们、我能刷到出门骑车的同学的朋友圈…… 虽然他们都在白色口罩的防护下，却仍令我感到不安。\n​\t劝阻无效，我不知道以何种方式可以提醒到他们。骑着车追上他们，凑到他们面前说一句，又或是拿上球拍打到筋疲力尽劝他们回家？\n​\t我只想告诉他们，至今疫情并没有随着时间的推移而出现显著的转折点，我只希望大家都能安然栖身在此时此刻属于我们的地方、属于安全的地方、属于希望的地方。\n​\t或许，我可以用自己所学的微薄的知识告诉他们。我不知道是否有人会看到，但我希望所学的知识能产生现实的价值，哪怕只有一丝一毫。\n\u0026mdash; 知识 \u0026mdash; ​\t我通过所学的人工智能有关线性回归的知识建立了关于预测次日全国确诊、疑似、重症、死亡、治愈人数的基础模型。\n数据来源 我在开源网站Github上找到了有关新冠肺炎每日的实时更新数据及API接口\n数据分析 我将数据用Execl表格进行了简单的图表操作，根据有关数据绘制了以下的趋势统计图\n利用Python 3建立基于矩阵线性回归的基本预测模型\n样本特征值：当日确诊、疑似、重症、死亡、康复及医学观察人数 Y值： 次日确诊、疑似、重症、死亡、康复及医学观察人数 由于我可以利用的数据集很少，常数相乘线性关系不变，通过特征A,B相乘、相加作为第三特征能够一定程度上提高模型的精读。 训练模型\n测试模型\n模型结果 根据2月4日及以前推算出2月5日各项人数 根据我的基础模型预测，短期内确诊等人数会进一步上升，近期疫情严重性不会随着时间推移减弱。\n\u0026mdash; 倡议 \u0026mdash; **时间终能冲淡一切，冲淡一切终是需要时间。**我们仍处在疫情严峻的时刻，没有人能从中幸免。和室外广阔的空间相比，我们更需要内心的冷静，我们更需要家的温暖。\n无数人仍坚持奋战在救援第一线，无数人仍坚持在与病魔抗争，我们也需要更多的人坚守自己的爱与温暖，一方天地里他们终能听见我们的呐喊加油。\n拿起想看却许久未看的书，提笔写下自己思考已久的故事，坐下来与家人诉说从未诉说的情感……\n我们心在一起，静待花开。\n","date":"February 5, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-02-05-%E6%96%B0%E5%86%A0%E8%82%BA%E7%82%8E%E9%A2%84%E6%B5%8B.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"基于线性回归的传染趋势预测"},{"content":" 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. Early on, many of the patients in the outbreak in Wuhan, China reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. However, a growing number of patients reportedly have not had exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread is occurring. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is spreading between people. The latest situation summary updates are available on CDC’s web page 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China\nfrom https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html\nLead As everyone knows, the serious coronavirus is attacking our country especially in Wuhan while most activities are canceled. Staying at home become the daily routine. Besides working on learning stuff, I am trying to learn Python, a popular programming language which I should master long before.\nAfter learning Matrix Linear Regression, an powerful and beginner-friendly algorithm used for predicting, I got an idea: forecasting the future trend by using a series of data including the number of people infected with virus. So I just started to do it and it\u0026rsquo;s time to share my computing results.\nFunction The function of my program is to predict the next-day numbers of people confirmed, suspected, cured\u0026hellip; in China by data of previous days.\nProcess Collecting Data There are tremendous available data on Github, and I chose a real-time updating excel files as the data sources including the number of people confirmed, suspected, severe, dead, cured and observed.\nAnalyzing Data I use Pycharm with sklearnon local computer environment (Windows 10, 1903).\nThe samples are numbers of people in different situation each day. The predictions are numbers of people next day The method is multivariable linear regression Results Based on the data from January 21 to February 3, 2020, the following is my forecast for February 4\nWhat does the data tell us At least for the next few days, the number will still increasing at a serious rate. Please pay attention to safety, try to avoid going out for yourself and for this society.\n武汉加油，中国加油！ Project Code dataReader.py def load_data(sample): file = open(\u0026#34;C://Users/19132/Desktop/data.txt\u0026#34;) i = 0 for line in file: sample.extend([line.split()]) i += 1 return i # print(sample) sample = [] load_data(sample) modelTrainer.py from sklearn import linear_model import dataReader import modelTester prediction = [] def process(data, sampleNum, n): target = [] i = 1 while i \u0026lt; sampleNum: target.append(data[i][n]) i += 1 # print(target) reg = linear_model.LinearRegression() reg.fit(data[0:-1], target) # prediction.extend(reg.predict([[17205,21558,2296,361,475,152700]])) prediction.extend(reg.predict([[20438,23214,2788,425,632,171329]])) data = [] num = dataReader.load_data(data) i = 0 while i \u0026lt; 6: process(data, num, i) i += 1 modelTester.testing(prediction) modelTester.py def testing(prediction): print(\u0026#34;processing...\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;confirmed\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;suspected\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;severe\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;death\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;cures\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(format(\u0026#34;observation\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;)) for x in prediction: print(format(int(x), \u0026#34;\u0026lt;17\u0026#34;), end=\u0026#34;\\t\u0026#34;) print(\u0026#34;\\ndone!\u0026#34;) graphGenerator.py import matplotlib.pyplot as plt from mpl_toolkits.mplot3d import Axes3D import random import numpy as np def draw_scatter(x, y): plt.scatter(x, y) # plt.xlabel(\u0026#39;Heights\u0026#39;) # plt.ylabel(\u0026#39;Weight\u0026#39;) # plt.title(\u0026#39;Heights \u0026amp; Weight of Students\u0026#39;) plt.show() def draw_3d_scatter(x, y, z): fig = plt.figure() ax = fig.add_subplot(111, projection=\u0026#34;3d\u0026#34;) ax.scatter(x, y, z, c=\u0026#39;r\u0026#39;, marker=\u0026#39;o\u0026#39;) ax.set_xlabel(\u0026#39;xlabel\u0026#39;) ax.set_ylabel(\u0026#39;ylabel\u0026#39;) ax.set_zlabel(\u0026#39;zlabel\u0026#39;) plt.show() def draw_3d_line(x, y, z): fig = plt.figure() ax = fig.gca(projection=\u0026#39;3d\u0026#39;) ax.plot(x, y, z, label=\u0026#39;parametric curve\u0026#39;) ax.legend() plt.show() Data Sources https://github.com/JackieZheng/2019-nCoV\n","date":"February 4, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2019-ncov-prediction-by-matrix-linear-regression.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.","title":"2019-nCoV Data Prediction"},{"content":"人工智能第二讲 矩阵形式的线性回归 x_11表示第一个样本的第一个值\nT: 转制， 横竖向量转换\n二范数就是各个数的平方和\n伪逆矩阵\nKNN分类算法 严重依赖于特征\n图像数据处理基础 ","date":"February 1, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-02-01-ai-learning-notes-2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"人工智能第二讲 矩阵形式的线性回归 x_11表示第一个样本的第一个值","title":"Matrix Linear Regression"},{"content":"For and Else for x in range(6): print(x) if x==2: break else: print(\u0026#34;over\u0026#34;) # this line will skip if last line exists Pass There cannot exist any blank within for and if else. We must use pass to avoid the mistake.\nfor x in [1,2,3,4]: pass print(\u0026#34;over\u0026#34;) ","date":"January 31, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-01-31-getting-started-with-python-2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"For and Else for x in range(6): print(x) if x==2: break else: print(\u0026#34;over\u0026#34;) # this line will skip if last line exists Pass There cannot exist any blank within for and if else.","title":"Getting started with Python 2"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/python/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"python"},{"content":" “From now on, I\u0026rsquo;ll drink water so you can drink wine. I\u0026rsquo;ll eat rice so you can eat meat.”\nThe words were said by Simon to his bride Jenifer on his wedding, simple, funny but unforgettable for both Jenifer and audience like me.\nThe whole movie is filled with a sad and gauzy atmosphere which is the key point moving me.\nMy imagination To be honest, I am dreaming about my future life every second in my mind: What kind of person I will meet, who will I fall in love with, what is waiting for me? Pure and romantic love is important in my fantasy and I believe it\u0026rsquo;s even in most adolescents\u0026rsquo; fantasy. As a 16-year-old man, it makes me shy but full of hope. However, no one will know what will happen in the future. What I can do is keep going with sustainable curiosity and discover my possibility.\nThe movie brings me The movie is sappy, slow and mostly effective, bringing me calm and peace. There are no impressing events happening but every daily plot we will all experience. I cannot recognize the focus of this movie clearly because it brings me with a unity of all scenes. Interrupts are common in the movie but didn\u0026rsquo;t influence me understanding the whole story. Every intersection point is just right and harmonious. Only cloud knows she has a congenital disease which will suffer all along; only cloud knows her strong motion to break the routine, running a Chinese Restaurant in a small town, traveling to different places just like their bosom friend Melinda; only cloud knows how much she loves Simon. Only cloud knows while wind never knows. It\u0026rsquo;s painful but beautiful. I am always waiting for some incomplete during watching, and I know only incomplete makes perfect. However, when I saw Simon win big at roulette twice, I hardly believed. The feeling this movie gives me is like a river flowing gently, my love lightly touches my face. Finally, I found the death, \u0026ldquo;The one left behind will suffer a lot\u0026rdquo;. Jennifer died silently but strongly, spending Simon\u0026rsquo;s years to finish her last wish and heal himself.\nTo me To me, these are all that I never experience so far. I have no idea whether I will encounter with a charming girl destined to be my love and how much pain and happiness I will suffer in the future. Staying truly may be helpful to find my way.\nI hope one day I can watch this minor movie with my love and look back at our experiences.\n","date":"January 28, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-01-28-only-cloud-knows.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"“From now on, I\u0026rsquo;ll drink water so you can drink wine.","title":"Only Cloud Knows"},{"content":"人工智能第一讲 定义 基于已知的函数模型预测未知的\n分类 监督学习 需要人工标记 预测、推荐、标注、识别等 回归 分类 无监督学习 聚类 社团划分 生成学习 强化学习： 根据结果回馈优化模型 有监督模型 样本二元组：(x,y)\n利用样本求解模型最佳参数\n线性回归 hyperparameter ","date":"January 27, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-01-27-ai-learning-notes-1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"人工智能第一讲 定义 基于已知的函数模型预测未知的","title":"Linear Regression"},{"content":"What\u0026rsquo;s new for me Do not need to declare variables indentation replaces curly braces to divide code blocks Grammar Assigning value to multiple variables x, y, z = 1, 2, \u0026#34;hello\u0026#34; Define a global variable in local function def myfunc(): global x x = \u0026#34;fantastic\u0026#34; Change the value of a global variable inside the function x = \u0026#34;declan\u0026#34; def myfunc(): global x x = \u0026#34;declan and jessica\u0026#34; New data type for me Sample Data Type x = 1j complex x = [\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;] list x = (\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;) tuple x = range(6) range x = {\u0026quot;name\u0026quot; : \u0026quot;Bill\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;age\u0026quot; : 63} dict x = {\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;} set x = frozenset({\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;}) frozenset x = True bool x = b\u0026quot;Hello\u0026quot; bytes x = bytearray(5) bytearray x = memoryview(bytes(5)) memoryview Specifying the data type x = dataType(value) Verify the data type x = \u0026#39;declan\u0026#39; type(x) Random number import random x = random.randrange(1,10) Multiline string (multiline comment) x = \u0026#34;\u0026#34;\u0026#34; declan is a boy, who is talented in CS, has more hobbies than that.\u0026#34;\u0026#34;\u0026#34; Crop b = \u0026#39;declan shares his life\u0026#39; c = b[2:5] negative index c = b[-5:-2] String method a = \u0026#39;Declan and Billy\u0026#39; len(a) # length a.strip() # remove leading or trailing whitespace characters a.lower() # returns lowercase string a.upper() # returns uppercase string a.replace(\u0026#34;Billy\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;jessica\u0026#34;) # replace part of the string to another a.split(\u0026#34; \u0026#34;) #returns \u0026#34;DeclanBilly\u0026#34; # check if substring exists x = \u0026#39;Declan\u0026#39; in a x = \u0026#39;Declan\u0026#39; not in a String format Put parameter into {}.\nx = \u0026#34;declan\u0026#39;s dreaming score is TOEFL{}+ and SAT{}+\u0026#34; a, b = 115, 1500 print(x.format(a, b)) Also can use {0} to ensure that parameters are placed in correct placeholder.\nMust starting with 0 and consecutive\nx = \u0026#34;declan\u0026#39;s dreaming score is TOEFL{1}+ and SAT{0}+\u0026#34; a, b = 1500, 115 print(x.format(a, b)) New arithmetic operator operator name instance ** power x ** y // floor division x // y Logical operator and, or, not cannot be written in symbol\nData structure List List is an ordered and changeable collection symbolized as []\n####### CREATE ####### declanFriends = [\u0026#34;Billy\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Cain\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Tony\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Tom\u0026#34;] ####### VISIT ####### # visit list print(declanFriends[0]) # negative index print(declanFriends[-1]) # -1 is the last element in the list # visit range print(declanFriends[1:2]) # returns a new list with specified elements # visit negative index range print(declanFriends[-4:-1]) # including -4 and excluding -1 # traverse the list for x in declanFriends: print(x) ngtr ######## ADD ######## # add a new element to the tail declanFriends.append(\u0026#34;Jessica\u0026#34;) # add a new element to a specified index declanFriends.insert(1,\u0026#34;Jessica\u0026#34;) ######## REMOVE ######## declanFriends.remove(\u0026#34;Tom\u0026#34;) declanFriends.pop(1) # remove the last one if no index specified, returning the last element del declanFriends[1] ####### COPY ####### myFriends = declanFriends myFriends = declanFriends.copy() myFriends = list(declanFriends) ####### METHODS ####### myFriends.count(\u0026#34;Billy\u0026#34;) # returns the number of a specified element myFriends.index(\u0026#34;Billy\u0026#34;) # returns the first index of a specified element myFriends.reverse() myFriends.sort() ####### OTHERS ####### # the length of the list print(len(declanFriends)) # clear the list declanFriends.clear() list2 = list1 cannot really copy, because list2 will just be a reference to list1. Changing list2 is actually changing list1.\nTuple Tuple is an orderable and unchangeable collection symbolized as ()\n####### CREATE ####### companies = (\u0026#34;Microsoft\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;Google\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;Apple\u0026#34;) bestCompany = (\u0026#34;Microsoft\u0026#34;,) # the \u0026#39;,\u0026#39; is necessary for recognizing variable as tuple ####### VISIT ####### # The same as the above List one Set Set is an unordered and no-index collection symbolized as {}\n####### CREATE ####### companies = {\u0026#34;Microsoft\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Google\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Apple\u0026#34;} ####### ADD ####### companies.add(\u0026#34;Amazon\u0026#34;) companies.update((\u0026#34;Amazaon\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;Facebook\u0026#34;)) ####### REMOVE ####### companies.remove(\u0026#34;Apple\u0026#34;) # will raise error if the element is not exist companies.discard(\u0026#34;Apple\u0026#34;) # will not raise error if the element is not exist ####### MERGE ####### name = declanFriends.union(companies) ####### OTHERS ####### difference() # returns a collection containing the differences between two or more collections. difference_update() # delete the same elements from specified set Dictionary Dictionary is a unorderable, changeable and indexed collection\nQ\u0026amp;A '' \u0026amp; \u0026quot;\u0026quot;, which is recommend?\nThe different between is and ==?\nReturn none?\ndeclanFriends = [\u0026#34;a\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;b\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;c\u0026#34;] print(declanFriends.append(\u0026#34;d\u0026#34;)) The recommend way to remove elements from list, remove(), del(), pop() or del()?\nHow to sort list in specific way?\nWeird output\nthisset = {\u0026#34;apple\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;banana\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;cherry\u0026#34;} thisset.update(\u0026#34;orange\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;mango\u0026#34;, \u0026#34;grapes\u0026#34;) print(thisset) # output: {\u0026#39;o\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;s\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;r\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;a\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;e\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;apple\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;m\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;banana\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;g\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;p\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;n\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;cherry\u0026#39;} What means symmetric_difference() in set method? ","date":"January 22, 2020","permalink":"/posts/2020-01-22-getting-started-with-python.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"What\u0026rsquo;s new for me Do not need to declare variables indentation replaces curly braces to divide code blocks Grammar Assigning value to multiple variables x, y, z = 1, 2, \u0026#34;hello\u0026#34; Define a global variable in local function def myfunc(): global x x = \u0026#34;fantastic\u0026#34; Change the value of a global variable inside the function x = \u0026#34;declan\u0026#34; def myfunc(): global x x = \u0026#34;declan and jessica\u0026#34; New data type for me Sample Data Type x = 1j complex x = [\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;] list x = (\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;) tuple x = range(6) range x = {\u0026quot;name\u0026quot; : \u0026quot;Bill\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;age\u0026quot; : 63} dict x = {\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;} set x = frozenset({\u0026quot;apple\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;banana\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;cherry\u0026quot;}) frozenset x = True bool x = b\u0026quot;Hello\u0026quot; bytes x = bytearray(5) bytearray x = memoryview(bytes(5)) memoryview Specifying the data type x = dataType(value) Verify the data type x = \u0026#39;declan\u0026#39; type(x) Random number import random x = random.","title":"Getting started with Python 1"},{"content":" import java.util.Scanner; public class Diff { static String s1,s2; static String[] word1; static String[] word2; static void input() { Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in); s1 = input.nextLine(); s2 = input.nextLine(); int len1 = s1.length(); int len2 = s2.length(); // for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;word1.length;i++) System.out.println(word1[i]); } static String process(String A, String B) { String common=\u0026#34;\u0026#34;; word1 = A.split(\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); word2 = B.split(\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); int len1 = word1.length; int len2 = word2.length; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len1;i++) { for(int j=0;j\u0026lt;len2;j++) { int pos = word2[j].indexOf(word1[i]); if(pos!=-1) { word2[j] = word2[j].substring(0,pos) + word2[j].substring(pos+word1[i].length()); common = common + word1[i]; break; } } } return common; } static String declan(String c1, String c2) { String ans=\u0026#34;\u0026#34;; int len1 = c1.length(); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len1;i++) { String tmp = c1.substring(i, i+1); int pos = c2.indexOf(tmp); if(pos==-1) continue; ans = ans + tmp; c2 = c2.substring(pos+1); } return (ans==\u0026#34;\u0026#34;)?(\u0026#34;NONE\u0026#34;):(ans); } public static void main(String[] args) { for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;5;i++) { System.out.println(\u0026#34;Please enter No.\u0026#34;+(i+1)+\u0026#34; line of the input data:\u0026#34;); input(); String common1 = process(s1,s2); String common2 = process(s2,s1); System.out.println(\u0026#34;The answer to No.\u0026#34;+(i+1)+\u0026#34;line is:\u0026#34;); System.out.println(declan(common1,common2)); // System.out.println(common1); // System.out.println(common2); } System.out.println(\u0026#34;All output done...\u0026#34;); System.out.println(\u0026#34;Thanks for your testing\u0026#34;); // return; } } /* The quick brown fox did jump over a log The brown rabbit quickly did outjump the fox How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood He would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream He screams she screams they all scream for a creamery A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk but the stump thunk the skunk stunk I have got a date at a quarter to eight I will see you at the gate so do not be late abc defgh ijkl mnopq rstuv wxyz ab cdefgh ijklmn opq rst uv w xy z */ ","date":"December 19, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-12-19-acsl-diff.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"import java.","title":"ACSL Diff"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/categories/competitive-programming/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Competitive Programming"},{"content":"import java.util.Scanner; public class digitReassembly { public static void main(String[] args) { Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in); String s1 = input.next(); String s2 = input.next(); input.close(); int num = Integer.valueOf(s2); while(s1.length()%num!=0) { s1 = s1 + \u0026#34;0\u0026#34;; } int ans = 0; int cnt = s1.length()/num; int p = 0; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;cnt;i++) { ans += Integer.valueOf(s1.substring(p,p+num)); p = p+num; } System.out.println(ans); } } ","date":"December 12, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-12-12-digital-reassembly.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"import java.","title":"Digital Reassembly"},{"content":"import java.util.Scanner; public class CHMOD { static String[] num = new String[4]; public static void input() { Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in); String s = input.next(); int len = s.length(); int cnt = 0; num[cnt++] = s.substring(0, 1); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;len;i++) { if(s.charAt(i)\u0026gt;=\u0026#39;0\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; s.charAt(i)\u0026lt;=\u0026#39;9\u0026#39;) { num[cnt++] = Integer.toBinaryString(s.charAt(i)-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;); } } input.close(); } public static void process() { String[] ans = new String[]{\u0026#34;\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;\u0026#34;}; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;4;i++) { while(num[i].length()\u0026lt;3) num[i] = \u0026#39;0\u0026#39; + num[i]; if(num[i].charAt(0) == \u0026#39;1\u0026#39;) ans[i] += \u0026#39;r\u0026#39;; else ans[i] += \u0026#39;-\u0026#39;; if(num[i].charAt(1) == \u0026#39;1\u0026#39;) ans[i] += \u0026#39;w\u0026#39;; else ans[i] += \u0026#39;-\u0026#39;; if(num[i].charAt(2) == \u0026#39;1\u0026#39;) ans[i] += \u0026#39;x\u0026#39;; else ans[i] += \u0026#39;-\u0026#39;; } boolean flag1,flag2,flag3; flag1 = flag2 = flag3 = false; if(num[0].charAt(0)==\u0026#39;1\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; ans[1].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39;) flag1 = true; if(num[0].charAt(0)==\u0026#39;2\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; ans[2].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39;) flag2 = true; if(num[0].charAt(0)==\u0026#39;4\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; ans[3].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39;) flag3 = true; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;4;i++) { System.out.print(num[i]+\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); } System.out.print(\u0026#34;and \u0026#34;); if(ans[1].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; flag1 == true) { System.out.print( ans[1].charAt(0) ); System.out.print( ans[1].charAt(1) ); System.out.print(\u0026#34;s\u0026#34;); } else System.out.print(ans[1]+\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); if(ans[2].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; flag2 == true) { System.out.print( ans[2].charAt(0) ); System.out.print( ans[2].charAt(1) ); System.out.print(\u0026#34;s\u0026#34;); } else System.out.print(ans[2]+\u0026#34; \u0026#34;); if(ans[3].charAt(2)==\u0026#39;x\u0026#39; \u0026amp;\u0026amp; flag3 == true) { System.out.print( ans[3].charAt(0) ); System.out.print( ans[3].charAt(1) ); System.out.print(\u0026#34;t\u0026#34;); } else System.out.print(ans[3]); } public static void main(String[] args) { input(); process(); } } /* 0,5,2,6 1,7,3,0 2,4,1,5 4,2,3,4 4,5,6,7 */ ","date":"December 12, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-12-12-acsl-chmod.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"import java.","title":"ACSL CHMOD"},{"content":"Question My thought Nothing\u0026hellip; The problem is pretty easy, however it troubled me for a quite long time. Just follow the instruction of the problem and simulate the whole process by coding.\nPoints to note The conversion between String and int How to handle carry Pay attention to the additional sign Sometimes we can use char to simplify the process Code import java.util.Scanner; class test { static String num1; static int num2,num3; public static void input() { Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in); String s = input.next(); int len = s.length(); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) { if(s.charAt(i)==\u0026#39;,\u0026#39;) { num1 = s.substring(0,i); num2 = s.charAt(i+1)-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;; num3 = s.charAt(i+3)-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;; break; } } input.close(); // System.out.println(num1); // System.out.println(num2); // System.out.println(num3); } public static void noSolution(int decimalPoint) { int IntgerNum = num2 - num3 - 1; while((IntgerNum--)!=0) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;#\u0026#34;); } System.out.print(\u0026#34;.\u0026#34;); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;num3;i++) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;#\u0026#34;); } } public static void process() { //find the decimal point int decimalPoint = num1.indexOf(\u0026#34;.\u0026#34;); int decimalLength = num1.length() - decimalPoint - 1; int integerLength = decimalPoint; //find the impossible situation if(decimalLength \u0026lt; num3 ||integerLength + 1 + num3 \u0026gt; num2) { noSolution(decimalPoint); return; } String newNum = num1.substring(0,decimalPoint+num3+1); // System.out.println(newNum); //convert to integer String tmp=\u0026#34;\u0026#34;; int newLen = newNum.length(); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;newLen;i++) { if(newNum.charAt(i)==\u0026#39;.\u0026#39;) continue; tmp += newNum.substring(i,i+1); } int haveASign = 0; if(tmp.charAt(0)==\u0026#39;+\u0026#39;) { haveASign = 1; tmp = tmp.substring(1); } else if(tmp.charAt(0)==\u0026#39;-\u0026#39;) { haveASign = -1; tmp = tmp.substring(1); } // System.out.print(tmp); int intTmp = Integer.valueOf(tmp); //carry if(newLen+1\u0026lt;=num1.length() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; num1.charAt(newLen)\u0026gt;\u0026#39;4\u0026#39;) intTmp++; String stringTmp = Integer.toString(intTmp); int nowLength = stringTmp.length() + 1 + Math.abs(haveASign); int cntOutput = 0; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;num2-nowLength;i++) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;#\u0026#34;); cntOutput++; } if(haveASign==-1) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;-\u0026#34;); cntOutput++; } else if(haveASign==1) { System.out.print(\u0026#34;+\u0026#34;); cntOutput++; } //print integer int p=0; for(p=0;p\u0026lt;num2-1-cntOutput-num3;p++) { System.out.print(stringTmp.charAt(p)); } System.out.print(\u0026#34;.\u0026#34;); for(;p\u0026lt;stringTmp.length();p++) { System.out.print(stringTmp.charAt(p)); } } public static void main(String[] args) { input(); process(); } } Tips String.split(String) This method can be used to split a string into parts following the instruction.\nWhen use . or | as the symbol of split position, we need to use Escapes //.\nIt returns a array with the satisfied arrays\n","date":"December 1, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-12-01-programming-problem-acsl-string.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Question My thought Nothing\u0026hellip; The problem is pretty easy, however it troubled me for a quite long time.","title":"ACSL STRING"},{"content":"First of all, let\u0026rsquo;s see what extensions I am using now.\nWhy do I write the blog? I was using Microsoft Edge since I am a one hundred percent fan of Microsoft, also because I believe that the original one is the best one just like original desktop wallpaper, original antivirus software and so on. However, I have changed to Google Chrome Browser a few month ago. I realized that Chrome is truly worthy of the name. A multitude of wide-ranging extension, highly personalized costume and super fast response speed are the reason that I love this browser so much.\nWhen I explore the Google Extension Shop, I found many interesting and perfect extensions. After my trying and experiencing, I got a list of the best extension recommended personally. Hope the following extensions would be helpful for you. Feel free to ask any kind of questions in the comment zone at the bottom of the blog!\nGoogle Helper Function The name has already indicated the function of the extension which is helping you to surf on google\u0026hellip; You can surf on the Internet around the world with it. I recommend it because its stability and stability. Just a Chrome extension can be the global proxy of your computer, which means you are allowed to watch YouTube without using Chrome.\nIt also has a version for mobile phone including IOS and Android.\nHow to use it Download Google Chrome Browser and install it. Download Google Helper and unzip the package. Open Chrome and type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar. You will find the same page like the following one . Press Load unpacked and a pop-up will appear. Select your unzip extension folder and confirm.\nNow the Google Helper are successfully installed in your Chrome like this.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s your time to explore it! Have fun! From now on you can directly search and download various extensions from Google Official Extension Store which means the following extensions you only need you find it in extension store!\ngrammarly for Chrome Function It\u0026rsquo;s the best extension for our English learners using AI and many other advanced algorithm to correct and improve our writing skills. You grammar mistakes will be recognized and corrected automatically.\nHow to use it Press New Document to create your space. You can copy your text from word or somewhere else to the grammarly and it\u0026rsquo;s time to witness the magic. You can use grammarly even on a text box inside the webpage. Try to find out this fantastic feature by your own. Dadda Translate Function look up any word in the text on the website simultniously Sync your word data with Youdao, Beike and many other apps. help you review and memorize the word scientifically Advantages extremely beautiful and simple interface the word translation is accurate and authoritative it has automatic pronunciation ","date":"November 3, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-11-03-chrome-extension-recommendation.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"First of all, let\u0026rsquo;s see what extensions I am using now.","title":"Chrome Extension recommendation "},{"content":"ArrayList // the data type must be a type of class ArrayList\u0026lt;String\u0026gt; a = new ArrayList\u0026lt;String\u0026gt;(); ArrayList\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt; b = new ArrayList\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt;(); // the size of the ArrayList arrayList.size(); // add data to the ArrayList arrayList.add(\u0026#34;DATA\u0026#34;); // replace data by returning the value of the replaced data arrayList.set(); // remove data by returning the value of the removed data arratList.remove(); How to traverse the ArrayList for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;arrayList.size();i++) { int tmp = arrayList.get(i); } for(String tmp: words) // FORM: for (dataType tmp:dataStructureName) How to remove specific elements from ArrayList // notice that the order is inverse for(int i=arrayList.size()-1;i\u0026gt;=0;i--) { int tmp = arrayList.get(i); } Stack Stack\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt; stack = new Stack\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt;(); // inherit all the method from ArrayList // new method like push,pop and peek stack.push(); stack.pop(); // find the value of the top of the stack without removing it stack.peek(); ","date":"October 24, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-10-24-data-strcture.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"ArrayList // the data type must be a type of class ArrayList\u0026lt;String\u0026gt; a = new ArrayList\u0026lt;String\u0026gt;(); ArrayList\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt; b = new ArrayList\u0026lt;Integer\u0026gt;(); // the size of the ArrayList arrayList.","title":"Data Structure"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/microsoft/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Microsoft"},{"content":" We do more than change the world.\nWe create it.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s an amazing, fantastic, incredible, unprecedented event about technology products I had ever seen. Now I believe that Microsoft is a company that will change the world more than once.\nBefore the event One month ago, I had already know a Microsoft event will be held. As usual, I was excitedly waiting for the coming event with high expectation. I heard that there would be a dual-screen devices coming out, but I never think that much.\nI put all things down and sit in front of my Surface Book very early with the worry of missing any point.\nDuring the event The course happened more quick than I thought. Satya just briefly talked about his original experience with computer and technology, then switching to Panos Panay, the Chief Product Officer in Microsoft, the most awesome guy I think. He firstly mentioned his love, his daughter, loving playing the pianos. \u0026ldquo;Everyone will come into flow when you are focusing on one thing\u0026rdquo;, it\u0026rsquo;s the most important thing he talked about. I was a little confused when I first heard about that. But it become clear with the whole event carrying on.\nI believe it\u0026rsquo;s true for everyone who has seen the event that Microsoft is not building software and hardware, moreover, they are creating the working flow, the focusing flow, the mind flow for everyone to increase people\u0026rsquo;s productivity. Pano\u0026rsquo;s daughter, the disabled lady working in Corning, the Surface fans, they are all good examples of it. The mission of Microsoft is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. I think creating unique flow enjoyment is the way Microsoft is trying to do, which is incredible beyond any concept based on other company. I want to say that Microsoft is doing what a big company should do, taking the obligation that a big company should have, and perceiving the future sharply than others.\nBesides these amazing Surface product, I see the ambitious, the insight of Microsoft.\nMore about product All the product are incredibly excellent. Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X, Surface Earbuds, Surface Neo, Surface Duo, they are all subvert the concept of electronic devices.\nI want to talk more about Surface Neo. After Surface Pro X, I thought it was end, no more new product, of course with a little disappointed. However, to my surprise, a subversive product, Surface Neo, came out suddenly. At the second that an extra keyboard appeared from the back of one of the dual-screen, I was shocked just like 4 years ago. I still remember when the screen and keyboard of Surface Book separated, a strong emotion came to my mind. I have been waiting for this feeling for a long time, and now I feel it again.\nThanks for Microsoft, expanding the boarder for us, for the future. I am impressed and assuredly impressing on.\n","date":"October 3, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-10-03-fantastic-microsoft-event.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"We do more than change the world.","title":"Tech Flow"},{"content":"A moving film \u0026ndash; Rudy Today I cried I have never imagined that I can be moved so deeply by a particular film. From my childhood, I have watched plenty of films including comedy, science friction, actin, plot… but none of them could make me cry. I even usually laugh at my mother crying while watching some TV series and reality show. However, now , it’s time for me to change my mind. I would like to introduce this film to you, a fantastic one that makes cold me cry.\nIntroduction The film I want talk about is called Rudy, which is a famous biographical sports film directed by David Anspaugh. The film is an account of life of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger who has been fighting for his football dream by all efforts despite significant obstacle.\nWatching by chance I’m not myself today because of something that even I didn’t know. I simply searched on YouTube to find some introductions and recommendations about some inspirational films. Fortunately, the first text come into view is of course this film Rudy. Therefore, I downloaded it at once watching it.\nSomething really touch me I am not going to spoil anything, just a few plots that really impressed me.\nOn his best friend’s funeral He was despair and depress when the song begun. Rushing out of the church to cry and cry, to my surprise, he decided to go to Notre Dame University which he appreciated since his birth but nobody believed him could have done that. With no hesitate, no excess grief, he take the bus directly in the cold night.\nStanding on the changing room reading the text graved on the wall After he was allowed to take a job in charge of logistics of football team, he went to work. Once he got there, he looked at the text graved on the wall like a Saint reading the text devoutly. I can see the passion and dream from his words and eyes.\nEveryone in the gym cheering for Rudy After the friend in Rudy’s team first called his name, the voice spreading across the whole gym with everyone no matter if recognized Rudy beginning to cheer for Rudy including his old friends, teammates, family…\nMy personal feeling I believed that a good film doesn’t require something spectacular or amazing, just a normal one with an unusual dream like the film. From some extent, Rudy is me, I am Rudy. I see myself on him. I cheer for myself, for my dream.\nRudy\nAt last, some inspiring line for myself:\nHaving dreams is what makes life tolerable In this life you don’t have to prove nothing to nobody except yourself. And after what you’ve done through, if you haven’t done by now, it ain’t gonna never happen. And I guarantee a week won’t go by, you won’t regret walking out letting them get the best of you. My whole life, people have been telling me what I could do and couldn’t do. I’ve always listened to them, believed in what they said. I don’t want to do that anymore. Rudy raised by his teammates running around the field\n","date":"September 2, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-09-02-a-touching-movie.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"A moving film \u0026ndash; Rudy Today I cried I have never imagined that I can be moved so deeply by a particular film.","title":"A touching movie"},{"content":"Today I cried I have never imagined that I can be moved so deeply by a particular film. From my childhood, I have watched plenty of films including comedy, science friction, actin, plot… but none of them could make me cry. I even usually laugh at my mother crying while watching some TV series and reality show. However, now , it’s time for me to change my mind. I would like to introduce this film to you, a fantastic one that makes cold me cry.\nIntroduction The film I want talk about is called Rudy, which is a famous biographical sports film directed by David Anspaugh. The film is an account of life of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger who has been fighting for his football dream by all efforts despite significant obstacle.\nWatching by chance I’m not myself today because of something that even I didn’t know. I simply searched on Youtube to find some introductions and recommendations about some inspirational films. Fortunately, the first text come into view is of course this film Rudy. Therefore, I downloaded it at once watching it.\nSomething really touch me I am not going to spoil anything, just a few plots that really impressed me.\nOn his best friend’s funeral He was despair and depress when the song begun. Rushing out of the church to cry and cry, to my surprise, he decided to go to Notre Dame University which he appreciated since his birth but nobody believed him could have done that. With no hesitate, no excess grief, he take the bus directly in the cold night.\nStanding on the changing room reading the text graved on the wall After he was allowed to take a job in charge of logistics of football team, he went to work. Once he got there, he looked at the text graved on the wall like a Saint reading the text devoutly. I can see the passion and dream from his words and eyes.\nEveryone in the gym cheering for Rudy After the friend in Rudy’s team first called his name, the voice spreading across the whole gym with everyone no matter if recognized Rudy beginning to cheer for Rudy including his old friends, teammates, family…\nMy personal feeling I believed that a good film doesn’t require something spectacular or amazing, just a normal one with an unusual dream like the film. From some extent, Rudy is me, I am Rudy. I see myself on him. I cheer for myself, for my dream.\nRudy\nAt last, some inspiring line for myself:\nHaving dreams is what makes life tolerable In this life you don’t have to prove nothing to nobody except yourself. And after what you’ve done through, if you haven’t done by now, it ain’t gonna never happen. And I guarantee a week won’t go by, you won’t regret walking out letting them get the best of you. My whole life, people have been telling me what I could do and couldn’t do. I’ve always listened to them, believed in what they said. I don’t want to do that anymore. Rudy raised by his teammates running around the field\n","date":"August 17, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-08-17-a-moving-film-rudy.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Today I cried I have never imagined that I can be moved so deeply by a particular film.","title":"A moving film -- Rudy"},{"content":" Now I am on the bullet train from Xi’an to Baoding, crossing one tunnel after another, passing one bridge after another. Just a few minutes ago, I was sleeping deeply, but now I think I am conscious.\nSleepless night From the beginning of the summer vacation, I was studying TOEFL everyday following a regular routine – getting up at 7AM, doing TOEFL practice all the day and then going to bed at 11PM.\nHowever, Last night even didn’t close my eyes for a while because of the unfinished autonomous program. It’s a hard and harsh work putting tons of parameters and variables to my mind simultaneously. Fortunately, with my team members Tony and Jessica helping me reset the match field quickly and accurately, finally I got it. Never forget the colorful cubes leaps on the match field which seem to lose control.\nNervous time To be honest, I didn’t put too many efforts in the VEX competition these summer vacation. I just came to participate in training two days before our setting off. I am really awkward to my excellent team member and coach Mr. Han.\nThe robot that will be used in the competition hadn’t been finished two days before. Our manipulator Tony hadn’t practice controlling the robot like catching the cube and pile them up in the specific area which is not easy and definitely needs time to be familiar with the way of controlling.\nLuckily, we had done everything in time under the unity of our team which is the most valuable and precious thing I got from the robot club. I saw everyone mounting screw carefully, writing engineer log amazingly… There exists many good personalities and characters that I need to learn from them.\nMaybe I don’t have time to write again during the competition I know that from now on every day and night is crucial and significant. Many unpredictable challenges and chances are waiting for us in the close future. What I can do is modifying and improving the stability and effectiveness of my program giving the mental encouragement. Perhaps every night will become sleepless just like last night, but I will try my best to fight for the best ranking in the competition.\nAlso, I would like to make more friends from all over the world with the same passion and love for the VEX.\nHope Hope we won’t regret this time no matter what score we will get and challenges we will faces.\nFIGHTING!\n","date":"July 23, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-07-23-my-first-vex-tournament-of-the-season.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Now I am on the bullet train from Xi’an to Baoding, crossing one tunnel after another, passing one bridge after another.","title":"My first VEX tournament of the season"},{"content":"Glad to meet you again It’s been a long day without you, my friend And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again We’ve come a long way from where we began Oh, I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again When I see you again\nMy motivation Believe it or not, my motivation to pick up taking exercise is a Bluetooth earphone, Galaxy Buds which was introduced by ,my dormmate Dexter. I had experienced his new Galaxy Buds for a week long because his phone was confiscated by the dormitory administrator. It’s a little wired,right?\nMy new Galaxy Buds made by Samsung\nAs I first used his earphone, I was impressed by its amazing sound effect and comfortable wearing. After that, I decided to buy one telling my parents that I want a new earphone for practicing my TOEFL Listening skill more conveniently and effectively. Thanks for my great mom, she agreed me to buy one without hesitation.\nTry again Today, my new earphone finally was received on the morning. Therefore, I would like to try it at once so I went to gym with my father who takes exercises everyday, definitely a resemble for me. I have no idea that when I was running on the treadmill, some emotions come to my mind. Feeling like being accepted by Harvard, I kept jogging for 30 minutes at a relatively high speed.\nThe gym room\nAfter the exercise, my sports T-shirt has been soaked in sweat. I even can’t walk down the stairs well with some pain in my leg muscles.\nI want to keep doing it Although I was so tired, without doubt it’s a good way to vent pressure. I would like to keep it becoming a habit, which will be good for both my physics and mental health.\nfantastic night view out of the gym\n","date":"July 11, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-07-11-picking-up-exercise-again.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Glad to meet you again It’s been a long day without you, my friend And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again We’ve come a long way from where we began Oh, I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again When I see you again","title":"Picking up exercise again"},{"content":"A colorful semester has gone A lot of words I want to say… This period of time I studied and lived in International Course Campus really impressed me. I never imagined that I would met a group of people who are talented and friendly in my freshman. When I first came here, I was very enlightend but of course with a little nervous. However, the enthusiasm of students and teachers made me energetic and full of hope towards the future.\nSuper massive activities There were many meaningful and unforgettable events and activities have been held this semester. Not only broadening my horizon but also building a bridge between the guys who have the same dream and interest with me.\nI firstly picked up VEX Robotics competition which I had learned and fell in love with before. The same program but different people. I met Jessica, a very talented girl in our team, who is good at writing building log and the most important I think is that she treats everthing careful and make 100% efforts in. She is an example for me and there are many things I can learn from her.\nWhat’s more, I participated in NSDA debate. To be honest, it was my first time to express my own views about a social problem detaily in the face of others, even in English. It was a big challenge but I also learned a lot from it. I will never forget the moment that we beat the opponents ranking the first place temporarily.\nAlso, taking part in many Discipline Competition such as Math, Chemistry. For instance, In the preparation of the ARML, I came into contact with the Team Match which is brand new for me. I really enjoyed the process that thinking and dicussing with others together including relay rounds.\ngraduation ceremony The last event that I had in my freshman is the graduation ceremony. ( I mean graduated from senior I to senior II) There was a video edited by my classmates reviewing the whole years about our class. Although I came here later instead at the very beginning, I was moved by it. I am glad and pleasured to be a member of Foundation III. Maybe we will not be appered as a unity once more, but we were once a unity. It’s enough for us to keep in touch with each other and perish the friendship forever.\nA unpredictable vacation starts now I need a plan about my valuable vacation There is no doubt that I will have my first TOEFL test this vacation, and also I need to work hard to reach the highest score as possible as I can.\nI *want to put my general plan here because I hope there are someone who can take it and supervise me. Also, because I put it on my own blog, I would be more careful and serious about these tasks and do not be lazy frequently.*\n[ ] Every day at least 3 pieces of TOEFL Reading passages [ ] Every day at least 3 pieces of TOEFL Listening materials\nEvery day using app “Lingo Champ” to practice my spoken English Every week writing at least 1 pieces of blog. Every week doing exercices at least 3 times. Everyday do some reading at leat 20 min. To be continued… *I hope to get your supervision. If you see these, please leave a message below. Your words will definately encourage and urge me to move forword!*\nI want to go back to this blog at the end of this vacation to see wheather I would have finish these tasks.\n","date":"July 8, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-07-08-summer-vacation-starts-now.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"A colorful semester has gone A lot of words I want to say… This period of time I studied and lived in International Course Campus really impressed me.","title":"Summer vacation starts now"},{"content":"So, it’s time to prepare for the final exam and enjoy the only moment we have in fundation period. In addition, it’s time for me to do some review.\nOne of the colorful activities May is the month of all kinds of colorful activities in my school. I participated in the bridge building competition which I was really reluctant to at first. it\u0026rsquo;s our bridge: \u0026ldquo;Bridgination\u0026rdquo;, the name is given by myself！\nHard and harsh It was really a hard and harsh time for me to build a beautiful and strong bridge because I had no idea about any stuff about the bridge. What’s more, I have a team that I didn’t appreciate previously. Maybe I just wanted to do it with the mentality of playing. What kind of bridge, how to build the pillar, how to connect all the parts united? I didn’t know how to deal with these massive problems. We just went forward step by step, mistake by mistake. My teammate, Skywing (a frightening name right?), who is talented in building arches for the bridge, tried to make tons of archs used for his bow and arrow instead of being a part of our bridge. I didnot know how to persuade him at all. But luckily, he finally finshed the arch customed only for our bridge.\nPresentation Maybe it’s a pretty sucessful presentation? I don’t know. However, it’s my first time to stand in the face of all the students from fundation class. I weared a suit because I think it’s a very formal occasion to show my respect. I was told I only had 5 minutes to present which truly makes me nervous and anxious.\nAt the moment standing on the stage, I saw the expecting eyes from the audience clearly. Speaking aloud with the gesture of my hand, it’s the only thing I remember. Everything including additional preparation was all forgotten behind my head.\nWhen I finished, I heard applause one after another. I was excited and proud of my teammates and myself.\nMy team\nResult We won the Design Award and Aesthetic Award finally. It really surprised my teammates and me.\nSomething I learn from it Team spirit We are like a loose sand at first but after the hone, we all have grown up in several aspects. I am very thankful to my teammates Skywing, Wooken and Sydeny.\nMaking some friends During the process, I was helped by many people including my classmates who was not in our team, the students from other class, the foreign teacher, the physics teacher…\n","date":"June 21, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-06-21-our-fantastic-bridge-bridgination.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"So, it’s time to prepare for the final exam and enjoy the only moment we have in fundation period.","title":"Our fantastic bridge -- Bridgination"},{"content":"什么是Markdown？ Markdown 是一种轻量级标记语言，通过一些简单的符号来表示多级标题、引用等不同属性的文本。对于一般的写作者，我们可以把Markdown理解为word的简约替代方案。\nMarkdown的优点 专注于文本本身，不需要考虑文本的样式 逻辑条理清晰，自动生成文本大纲,本文左侧的大纲就是自动生成的，点击题目可以自动跳转 通用性 个性化外观和样式 基本语法介绍 多级标题 在Markdown中，‘#’代表标题，只需要在标题前加‘#’就可以了。几个‘#’就代表是第几级标题\n*注意‘#’和文字之间要有一个空格*\nExample # 一级标题 ## 二级标题 ### 三级标题 …… 效果 一级标题 二级标题 三级标题 引用 有时候会需要引用一些内容，这个时候我们可以使用\u0026gt;表示引用\nExample \u0026gt; 此处为引用 效果 此处为引用\n代码块 有时候会有大量的代码，这个时候使用代码块表示非常方便\nExample `单行代码` ​```C++(此处为代码的语言，可以辅助高亮) #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; using namespace std; int main() { cout\u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u0026#34;Hello World!\u0026#34;\u0026lt;\u0026lt;endl; return 0; } 效果 ‘单行代码’\n#include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; using namespace std; int main() { cout\u0026lt;\u0026lt;\u0026#34;Hello World!\u0026#34;\u0026lt;\u0026lt;endl; return 0; } 加粗 \u0026amp; 斜体 Example *斜体* **加粗** ***加粗斜体*** 效果 斜体 加粗 *加粗斜体*\n列项 Example 1. 一 2. 二 3. 三 - 一 - 二 - 三 效果 一 二 三 一 二 三 分割线 Example 上 --- 下 效果 上\n下\n软件支持 ‘Markdown’相当是一种语言，当然有很多不同的软件都支持该格式。我个人推荐Typora,非常美观的一款‘Markdown’软件\n*欢迎进入Markdown的奇妙世界……*\n*持续更新中……*\n","date":"June 18, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-06-18-markdown-%E5%85%A5%E9%97%A8%E6%8C%87%E5%8D%97.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"什么是Markdown？ Markdown 是一种轻量级标记语言，通过一些简单的符号来表示多级标题、引用等不同属性的文本。对于一般的写作者，我们可以把Markdown理解为word的简约替代方案。","title":"Markdown 入门指南"},{"content":"Long time no see! I have changed my theme into a new one. Hope everybody will like it.\n","date":"June 15, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-06-15-new-theme-for-blog.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Long time no see!","title":"New theme for Blog!"},{"content":"使用万能的电机控制自定义函数 由于电机的端口是一个motor类型的变量，所以我们可以将电机当作变量传参。\n模板 void m(motor motorname,int speed=100,int tor=100) //定义一个名为m的函数，三个参数分别是电机端口、速度（默认100）、力矩（默认100）。 { motorname.setMaxTorque(tor,percentUnits::pct); motorname.spin(directionType::fwd,speed,percentUnits::pct); } 实例 // 底盘四个电机全功率向前1000ms using namespace vex; void test() { //四个电机同时以速度100，力矩100向前 m(MotorLF,100,100); m(MotorLB,100,100); m(MotorRF,100,100); m(MotorRB,100,100); //延时1000ms task::sleep(1000); //四个电机同时停 m(MotorLF,0);//由于在这里（一般情况下）力矩默认都为100，所以可以直接不传入力矩这个参数，跳过即可） m(MotorLB,0); m(MotorRF,0); m(MotorRB,0); } ","date":"May 25, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-05-25-vex-programming-tips.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"使用万能的电机控制自定义函数 由于电机的端口是一个motor类型的变量，所以我们可以将电机当作变量传参。","title":"VEX programming tips"},{"content":"New challenge I’ve never imagine that one day I can stand on a debate stage and speak in English. My classmate Vivian who is good at English and speaks fluently invited me to participate in a debate competition because of vacancy of her partner. Thinking that the students who are good at oral English are all in the debate club, I accept the invitation at once.\nThink now, I am thankful for Vivian to give me a chance to face new challenge. We should finish our debate draft early but it lasted until three days before the official competition.\nJust coming back from the VEX worlds, I was excited and felt still live in the life there. Exactly, the debate competition came. Vivian and I prepared for the debate on the whole Monday night. Both of us are students living, but we used phones and computer secretly just like thief, preventing from discovering by the teacher.\nMy assignment was the draft of PROS. The debate topic was about refugees. I strangled my brain to write down everything I could think about. It was hard but expanded my thinking a lot.\nA normal night The last night before the debate competition. I got the suit and tried on in my dormitory. My dormmate helped me to adjust the tie. There exist a second, I felt very lucky to be classmates and friends with them.\nI intended to review the debate draft at night, but I fell asleep quickly and unconsciously.\n5:50 AM, the teacher woke me up. I got up quickly without any sleepy. To my surprise, my dormmate encouraged me and hoped me to get a good rank, even he was sleeping on the bed well.\nExciting day We had 4 rounds on the first day. Every time we were PROS unexpectedly. I really enjoyed the feeling and atmosphere when two sides were debating. Just like a spark collision of thinking. We even beat the Nanjing Foreign Language School because of the excellent cooperation of Vivian and me.\nOn the afternoon, when all the rounds ended. I heard my name from the host. We entered the top eight!\nOn the bus Because we were PROS in all four rounds, I thought we were familiar with the strategy and pace of PROS. Then, I suggested Vivian being PROS tomorrow if it was possible. But it was the divergence of us. She had finished the CONS draft but it didn’t work at all. She want to be the CONS tomorrow. I requested her on the whole way back to the school.\nFinally, I gave up. I realized that I was a little impolite to treat a girl in this way. Everybody need to practice and exercise in the competition. I apologized to her and then prepare for the next day.\nUnexpected results We are the last of the quarter-finals, which means that the first day of our first knockout opponent is the first place. We were hopeless but tried our best to compete for the top four. After the competition, we felt that we were certainly lose the game. But to our surprise, we won the game!!!\nBoth of Vivian and I was too excited because we defeated the group first. At that moment, I felt like my heart is jumping out!\nBut we lost the semifinal at last. However, we were still very happy because it’s a very perfect ranking.\nThink more deeply First, I have made many friends through the competition. They are from Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, which are more advanced than Xi’an. There are many things I can consult and learn form them. Also, I find all the competition whatever the field is, robot, computer, debate, the true meaning is meet more friends and expand my horizons.\nSecond, I understand and cherish my old friends more. After a competition, a few days staying together, we all made progress and became a better me. The old friends, the partners, they are different for me. We learned from each other and communicate more effectively.\nAt last At last, I want to say that thanks to Vivian, I learned a lot from her. Not only about the skills of debating, but also the truth of life.\n","date":"May 12, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-05-12-my-first-debate-competition.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"New challenge I’ve never imagine that one day I can stand on a debate stage and speak in English.","title":"My first debate competition"},{"content":"Summary of 2019 VEX Worlds Championship VEX 2019世锦赛总结 难忘的一次经历。\n久别重逢 作为刚刚转入国际班的新生，我很荣幸被韩老师选中参加VEX2019世锦赛。赛前，有激动、欣喜，也有紧张与茫然。VEX，于我而言是一个既熟悉又陌生的竞赛项目。初中时在韩老师的带领下参加了“一网打尽”和“星光璀璨”两个赛季，也收获了很多。本以为与VEX在此分道扬镳，没想到如今的久别重逢。与熟悉的金属结构件相遇、与机器人对抗电机高速旋转的齿轮声相遇，更重要的，更重要的是与初中时有着共同热爱与梦想的同学们和老师重逢。这一切都让我激动不已，就像是星星之火在无数个暴风雪夜之后重新成为熊熊烈火一样，照亮了我的心。\n当然，新的问题接踵而至。VEX推出了全新的V5主控套装，新的编程环境，这一切都是需要我去学习和尽快掌握新的知识；这里有了更多陌生的面孔，有身经百战的学姐和学长、还有已经征战将近一个赛季的国一的同学们。而我，作为一个新加入机器人社团大家庭的人，如何让大家认识我、了解我、信任我是亟待解决的问题。\n在赛前，我努力地尝试编写自动程序，当小球被精准地吸入机器人的储球仓时、当小球射中旗杆的那一刹那，那种久违的激动与喜悦再次涌上心头，每一行代码，都是自己思考过后的体现，每一次正确编译和执行，都有着小小的成就感。\n我找回了那种感觉，拾起了彼时的梦想，找寻到了志同道合的朋友们。同时也学习了新的知识，结识了新的朋友，更有了新的体悟。\n我们在一起 高新一中机器人社团是一个整体，我们代表的不仅是个人，而是整个社团，整个学校甚至中国。每一个人都是这个集体的一份子，我们的行为会对整个集体产生影响。\n无论坐飞机，坐大巴，整理比赛器械，参加比赛，我们都在一起。启程的那一天晚上，杨子逸、李恺峰和其他几个学长一起在整理东西，我看见每一个人都仔细地寻找需要的零件，彼此认真核对，最后整齐地放入行李箱。我看见党一然学长一丝不苟地为机器人安装保护架，最后用防震材料小心翼翼地将机器人放入箱子里。而此时，是凌晨两点。我看到所有的人各司其职、所有的步骤稳步推进。作为新成员，我第一次感到，我们真的是一个集体。\n办理超大件行李托运的同学不用着急，因为他们知道，我们会在安检处耐心地等待他们；坐在飞机后面的同学下机不用着急，因为他们知道，我们会在国际到达最显眼的地方等着他们。我们，不会孤单，我们有彼此。我们，有共同的期许与愿望。\n白天当地时间，晚上北京时间 作为社团的新成员，我本以为此次比赛我的任务只限于看场地、管理电池，一个队伍8个人是完全冗余的状态。但实际上在整个比赛过程中，有太多的事情需要去做，只要主动，总会有需要自己做的事情，并不只是老师所分配的任务。队伍中的每一个人找准自己的定位是极其重要的。\nVEX 比赛中，联队的联络是非常重要的。有时候学姐需要去练习场或者打技能赛的时候，我就主动去帮助学姐联络接下来的联队。既可以更加熟悉VEX 的比赛规则，了解整个分区的其他队伍，又可以锻炼自己的英语水平。\n当然，熬夜是逃不过的。最开始我也在抱怨，为什么搭建临时场地的是我们国一年级，熬夜摆场地帮助学长调自动程序的也是我们。学长学姐也是这样过来的，没有谁可以只去做最重要的事情。一个团队想要成功，必须有人愿意去做累的、无聊的、重复的事情。而在这个过程中，也是一种锻炼，当我知道原来还原比赛场地要一分一毫追求标准时，未来我编写自动程序时就会按照这个标准严格执行；当我熟悉了如何快速搭建场地，掌握了搭建场地的细节，我就会知道如何去更加高效容易的得分。当场地图纸深深地印在脑海里时，会简化很多原本复杂的工作。\n比赛开始的第一天，有可能是我还不适应比赛节奏，晚上回到酒店到头就睡，可以说是精疲力尽。看到国一的其他同学都帮助学长们调程序到很晚，我也很不好意思，无地自容。第二天，依旧很累。记得最清楚的是韩老师的一句话：“大家都很累，每个人都走了上万步，没有谁是不累的。只是心里有根弦紧绷着，清楚地知道自己有任务没有完成，才会一直坚持下去”。那天晚上，一直在场地帮忙摆场地。记得稍微在场地上躺了1分钟就睡着了，醒来时看见每个人还都在做自己该做的事情。场地一遍一遍地还原、代码一次又一次地修改下载、电机一遍又一遍地驱动，可正是在这个无限循环的过程中，诞生了最好的机器人，最稳定的自动程序，最强大的一只队伍。\n由于需要在比赛中切换操纵手，而使用V4定义双手柄的方法并不适用于V5，我和另一个学长何林睿开始上网查找有关V5双操的信息。但由于是新产品，整个信息资源十分有限，我也咨询了在比赛中认识的外国队伍，可是直到最后也没有找到合适的解决方案。我们只能按照主控和单手柄的定义方式尝试定义双手柄。“primary”和“partner”这两个词语，已经永远地印刻在了我的脑海里，那一句定义代码永远也不会忘记。虽然只是简简单单的一行代码，可对我而言，这是我和学长凭着自己的努力，按照规范自己想出来的。这与说明文档上已经给出的语句是不一样的。这一句，我们永远不会忘记，以后碰见类似的情况也一定会自己解决。虽然说最后双操程序出了些问题，但我还是非常开心，毕竟自己熬夜写出了基本的思路和代码。学长和老师能够信任我，给予我机会去尝试，是对我莫大的鼓励与肯定。\n同样，我也不会想到，我的自动程序会派上用场。由于两份源代码所有的电机定义都不一样，而又要同时使用两份源代码的自动和手动程序，我只好用define语句替换关键字。如果不是韩老师之前在编程课上提及过，如果不是自己下来查找过详细用法，我永远不会想到这样的方法。有时候，编程的小技巧却能够大大提高编程效率。而这些技巧，就是需要不断在日常的编写中与同学和老师们的交流，在网上查找的过程中来获取的。\n那天晚上，韩老师一直陪我到最后。关闭主机、拔下电池、插上充电线、关上灯，和韩老师一起离开。在那个转角处，我看见韩老师的背影，有一种难以言喻的感觉。刷房卡，按下扳手，室友早已熟睡。看看表，已是凌晨五点，洗个澡，静静地看着太阳从远处升起，又是疲惫而又充实的一天。\n榜样 我很敬佩社团里的每一个人，他们让这个社团成为了一个真正的社团。\n韩老师，最值得我敬佩的人。带着热爱与希望，度过了每一个夜晚，还有更多我们不知道的困难。再多的话语都显得苍白无力，老师您辛苦了！这是我内心最真实的流露。\n学姐，作为老社长，每一次人员的集合、解散，房间的分配都是学姐负责。整个社团在她的安排下总是井井有条。住到新酒店之后，还没有等我们找到自己的房间，学姐就把所有人的房间号全部记录好并发送到微信群里了。很简单的工作，却是最重要，最容易忽视的工作。记得学姐每天早上的人工叫醒，当我迷迷糊糊地接电话时，学姐早已经起床洗漱完毕，提醒其他人起床了。\n杨子逸和李恺峰学长，两个人形影不离，经常被我们拍到靠在一起呼呼大睡的照片。但是两个人确实最有默契的，666U整个队伍在两位学长的带领下一路披荆斩棘，闯入复赛。杨子逸学长调程序时，李恺峰学长在旁边提出自己的建议，李恺峰学长练习操纵时，杨子逸学长也会很中肯地提出建议。我认为这是最好的学习方式，相互学习，共同进步。虚心接受他人的建议，敢于去站在整个团队的立场上向别人提出建议都不是容易的事情，但两位学长都做到了，而且做的很好、很成功。\n樊金同学，作为国一唯一一个女生，却为团队贡献了很多。赛前的工程日志，我看见每次社团课和晚自习的空余时间，都是她一个人一丝不苟地画图、写字、排版。虽然没有能够取得全能奖，但这份70多页沉甸甸的工程日志值得我们每一个人细细翻阅，它饱含着樊金同学对于整个团队的认真付出。在比赛的过程中，樊金同学清晰明了的对战分析和情报收集也是我需要学习的。每一场比赛，对手队友，时间地点，以及队友对手的各个比赛场次她都全面地一一罗列。一个人静静地坐在看台上录下每一场队友对手的比赛，并仔细分析。\n不止他们，社团里的每一个人都值得我学习，每一个人都有自己的艰辛，每一个人都为整个团队付出了许多，我们每一个人让社团不断向前进步。\n真正的意义 还没有来到比赛场地，没有走进Freedom Hall的时候，我一直都在思考，自己此行的目的究竟是什么。最开始，我认为要竭尽自己所能，帮助团队取得最好的成绩。可当推着箱子走进灯光璀璨的比赛场地时，当站在凳子上将国旗高高悬挂在队伍的展板上时，当对面的陌生人主动向我问好时，VEX 比赛成绩对我来说已经不重要了，重要的是在这个世界性的舞台上展示自己，展示中国。大胆地、勇敢地去和来自全世界各地的、不同文化、不同信仰、不同价值观的同龄人交流、学习、共同进步。比赛只是一个很好的形式，技术的切磋必定伴随着广泛的交流。\n第一天，也不知绕着整个场地转了多少圈，满怀着激动的心情。我看见身着奇装异服的队伍、我看见糖果铺满的队伍……机器人对于他们来说只是这次比赛的一个方面，他们创新新奇的思维不止体现在机器人的构建上，而是方方面面。这种开放和发散思维是我需要学习的，用于向他人展示自己、展示自己价值观所认同的东西。\n这一次比赛，是我用英语交流最多的一次。哪怕把“autonomous”这个单词一直读错发音，依然不影响我们的交流，敢于开口，敢于交流是我学到的最重要的东西。\n我认识了德克萨斯州热情的Dover, 我们谈论了很多中美的差异问题，简单的问题却联系起了两个异国人；我认识了来自阿联酋的小胖，宗教从来不是阻碍我们交流的原因；我认识了纽约州两个初中男孩和他们的父亲，兄弟两人在爸爸的教导下已经参加VEX比赛3年了；我认识了来自英国伦敦的一群可爱的朋友，甚至询问他们关于脱欧“Brexit”的看法；更加幸运的是，我认识了来自华盛顿州西雅图的Emrecs, 他的父亲在微软总部从事Onenote的开发工作。我们坐在看台上聊了很久，我从未想过能遇到与自己一样热爱微软的他。这真的是一次极其难得的机会，我能够认识来自全世界各地的同龄人，用着同一种语言，表达自己的思想。交流，真的是一件很美妙的事情。\n现在的我，更加热爱VEX机器人竞赛，它对我而言有了更加深刻的意义。\n坐在飞往北京的客机上，下方是白茫茫一片的北极。心中真的有一种淡淡的忧伤，不舍得这里的每一个人，每一个不眠的夜晚，每一场精彩绝伦的机器人对抗。\n之前每一次出国，都是夏令营、冬令营活动。一群素不相识的陌生人从相识到相知，却难免要分开，只能将美好的回忆珍藏在心底。而这一次，同样是与并不熟悉的同学们相识相知，我们却可以继续一同努力，延续这一份难得的友谊，在下一个赛季携手再创辉煌。这是令我最为激动的事情，各位，一起加油！\n","date":"April 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-29-my-article-was-published-in-the-school-newspaper.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Summary of 2019 VEX Worlds Championship VEX 2019世锦赛总结 难忘的一次经历。","title":"My article was published in the school newspaper!"},{"content":"VEX 2019世锦赛总结 难忘的一次经历。\n久别重逢 作为刚刚转入国际班的新生，我很荣幸被韩老师选中参加VEX2019世锦赛。赛前，有激动、欣喜，也有紧张与茫然。VEX，于我而言是一个既熟悉又陌生的竞赛项目。初中时在韩老师的带领下参加了“一网打尽”和“星光璀璨”两个赛季，也收获了很多。本以为与VEX在此分道扬镳，没想到如今的久别重逢。与熟悉的金属结构件相遇、与机器人对抗电机高速旋转的齿轮声相遇，更重要的，更重要的是与初中时有着共同热爱与梦想的同学们和老师重逢。这一切都让我激动不已，就像是星星之火在无数个暴风雪夜之后重新成为熊熊烈火一样，照亮了我的心。\n当然，新的问题接踵而至。VEX推出了全新的V5主控套装，新的编程环境，这一切都是需要我去学习和尽快掌握新的知识；这里有了更多陌生的面孔，有身经百战的学姐和学长、还有已经征战将近一个赛季的国一的同学们。而我，作为一个新加入机器人社团大家庭的人，如何让大家认识我、了解我、信任我是亟待解决的问题。\n在赛前，我努力地尝试编写自动程序，当小球被精准地吸入机器人的储球仓时、当小球射中旗杆的那一刹那，那种久违的激动与喜悦再次涌上心头，每一行代码，都是自己思考过后的体现，每一次正确编译和执行，都有着小小的成就感。\n我找回了那种感觉，拾起了彼时的梦想，找寻到了志同道合的朋友们。同时也学习了新的知识，结识了新的朋友，更有了新的体悟。\n我们在一起 高新一中机器人社团是一个整体，我们代表的不仅是个人，而是整个社团，整个学校甚至中国。每一个人都是这个集体的一份子，我们的行为会对整个集体产生影响。\n无论坐飞机，坐大巴，整理比赛器械，参加比赛，我们都在一起。启程的那一天晚上，杨子逸、李恺峰和其他几个学长一起在整理东西，我看见每一个人都仔细地寻找需要的零件，彼此认真核对，最后整齐地放入行李箱。我看见党一然学长一丝不苟地为机器人安装保护架，最后用防震材料小心翼翼地将机器人放入箱子里。而此时，是凌晨两点。我看到所有的人各司其职、所有的步骤稳步推进。作为新成员，我第一次感到，我们真的是一个集体。\n办理超大件行李托运的同学不用着急，因为他们知道，我们会在安检处耐心地等待他们；坐在飞机后面的同学下机不用着急，因为他们知道，我们会在国际到达最显眼的地方等着他们。我们，不会孤单，我们有彼此。我们，有共同的期许与愿望。\n白天当地时间，晚上北京时间 作为社团的新成员，我本以为此次比赛我的任务只限于看场地、管理电池，一个队伍8个人是完全冗余的状态。但实际上在整个比赛过程中，有太多的事情需要去做，只要主动，总会有需要自己做的事情，并不只是老师所分配的任务。队伍中的每一个人找准自己的定位是极其重要的。\nVEX 比赛中，联队的联络是非常重要的。有时候学姐需要去练习场或者打技能赛的时候，我就主动去帮助学姐联络接下来的联队。既可以更加熟悉VEX 的比赛规则，了解整个分区的其他队伍，又可以锻炼自己的英语水平。\n当然，熬夜是逃不过的。最开始我也在抱怨，为什么搭建临时场地的是我们国一年级，熬夜摆场地帮助学长调自动程序的也是我们。学长学姐也是这样过来的，没有谁可以只去做最重要的事情。一个团队想要成功，必须有人愿意去做累的、无聊的、重复的事情。而在这个过程中，也是一种锻炼，当我知道原来还原比赛场地要一分一毫追求标准时，未来我编写自动程序时就会按照这个标准严格执行；当我熟悉了如何快速搭建场地，掌握了搭建场地的细节，我就会知道如何去更加高效容易的得分。当场地图纸深深地印在脑海里时，会简化很多原本复杂的工作。\n比赛开始的第一天，有可能是我还不适应比赛节奏，晚上回到酒店到头就睡，可以说是精疲力尽。看到国一的其他同学都帮助学长们调程序到很晚，我也很不好意思，无地自容。第二天，依旧很累。记得最清楚的是韩老师的一句话：“大家都很累，每个人都走了上万步，没有谁是不累的。只是心里有根弦紧绷着，清楚地知道自己有任务没有完成，才会一直坚持下去”。那天晚上，一直在场地帮忙摆场地。记得稍微在场地上躺了1分钟就睡着了，醒来时看见每个人还都在做自己该做的事情。场地一遍一遍地还原、代码一次又一次地修改下载、电机一遍又一遍地驱动，可正是在这个无限循环的过程中，诞生了最好的机器人，最稳定的自动程序，最强大的一只队伍。\n由于需要在比赛中切换操纵手，而使用V4定义双手柄的方法并不适用于V5，我和另一个学长何林睿开始上网查找有关V5双操的信息。但由于是新产品，整个信息资源十分有限，我也咨询了在比赛中认识的外国队伍，可是直到最后也没有找到合适的解决方案。我们只能按照主控和单手柄的定义方式尝试定义双手柄。“primary”和“partner”这两个词语，已经永远地印刻在了我的脑海里，那一句定义代码永远也不会忘记。虽然只是简简单单的一行代码，可对我而言，这是我和学长凭着自己的努力，按照规范自己想出来的。这与说明文档上已经给出的语句是不一样的。这一句，我们永远不会忘记，以后碰见类似的情况也一定会自己解决。虽然说最后双操程序出了些问题，但我还是非常开心，毕竟自己熬夜写出了基本的思路和代码。学长和老师能够信任我，给予我机会去尝试，是对我莫大的鼓励与肯定。\n同样，我也不会想到，我的自动程序会派上用场。由于两份源代码所有的电机定义都不一样，而又要同时使用两份源代码的自动和手动程序，我只好用define语句替换关键字。如果不是韩老师之前在编程课上提及过，如果不是自己下来查找过详细用法，我永远不会想到这样的方法。有时候，编程的小技巧却能够大大提高编程效率。而这些技巧，就是需要不断在日常的编写中与同学和老师们的交流，在网上查找的过程中来获取的。\n那天晚上，韩老师一直陪我到最后。关闭主机、拔下电池、插上充电线、关上灯，和韩老师一起离开。在那个转角处，我看见韩老师的背影，有一种难以言喻的感觉。刷房卡，按下扳手，室友早已熟睡。看看表，已是凌晨五点，洗个澡，静静地看着太阳从远处升起，又是疲惫而又充实的一天。\n榜样 我很敬佩社团里的每一个人，他们让这个社团成为了一个真正的社团。\n韩老师，最值得我敬佩的人。带着热爱与希望，度过了每一个夜晚，还有更多我们不知道的困难。再多的话语都显得苍白无力，老师您辛苦了！这是我内心最真实的流露。\n学姐，作为老社长，每一次人员的集合、解散，房间的分配都是学姐负责。整个社团在她的安排下总是井井有条。住到新酒店之后，还没有等我们找到自己的房间，学姐就把所有人的房间号全部记录好并发送到微信群里了。很简单的工作，却是最重要，最容易忽视的工作。记得学姐每天早上的人工叫醒，当我迷迷糊糊地接电话时，学姐早已经起床洗漱完毕，提醒其他人起床了。\n杨子逸和李恺峰学长，两个人形影不离，经常被我们拍到靠在一起呼呼大睡的照片。但是两个人确实最有默契的，666U整个队伍在两位学长的带领下一路披荆斩棘，闯入复赛。杨子逸学长调程序时，李恺峰学长在旁边提出自己的建议，李恺峰学长练习操纵时，杨子逸学长也会很中肯地提出建议。我认为这是最好的学习方式，相互学习，共同进步。虚心接受他人的建议，敢于去站在整个团队的立场上向别人提出建议都不是容易的事情，但两位学长都做到了，而且做的很好、很成功。\n樊金同学，作为国一唯一一个女生，却为团队贡献了很多。赛前的工程日志，我看见每次社团课和晚自习的空余时间，都是她一个人一丝不苟地画图、写字、排版。虽然没有能够取得全能奖，但这份70多页沉甸甸的工程日志值得我们每一个人细细翻阅，它饱含着樊金同学对于整个团队的认真付出。在比赛的过程中，樊金同学清晰明了的对战分析和情报收集也是我需要学习的。每一场比赛，对手队友，时间地点，以及队友对手的各个比赛场次她都全面地一一罗列。一个人静静地坐在看台上录下每一场队友对手的比赛，并仔细分析。\n不止他们，社团里的每一个人都值得我学习，每一个人都有自己的艰辛，每一个人都为整个团队付出了许多，我们每一个人让社团不断向前进步。\n真正的意义 还没有来到比赛场地，没有走进Freedom Hall的时候，我一直都在思考，自己此行的目的究竟是什么。最开始，我认为要竭尽自己所能，帮助团队取得最好的成绩。可当推着箱子走进灯光璀璨的比赛场地时，当站在凳子上将国旗高高悬挂在队伍的展板上时，当对面的陌生人主动向我问好时，VEX 比赛成绩对我来说已经不重要了，重要的是在这个世界性的舞台上展示自己，展示中国。大胆地、勇敢地去和来自全世界各地的、不同文化、不同信仰、不同价值观的同龄人交流、学习、共同进步。比赛只是一个很好的形式，技术的切磋必定伴随着广泛的交流。\n第一天，也不知绕着整个场地转了多少圈，满怀着激动的心情。我看见身着奇装异服的队伍、我看见糖果铺满的队伍……机器人对于他们来说只是这次比赛的一个方面，他们创新新奇的思维不止体现在机器人的构建上，而是方方面面。这种开放和发散思维是我需要学习的，用于向他人展示自己、展示自己价值观所认同的东西。\n这一次比赛，是我用英语交流最多的一次。哪怕把“autonomous”这个单词一直读错发音，依然不影响我们的交流，敢于开口，敢于交流是我学到的最重要的东西。\n我认识了德克萨斯州热情的Dover, 我们谈论了很多中美的差异问题，简单的问题却联系起了两个异国人；我认识了来自阿联酋的小胖，宗教从来不是阻碍我们交流的原因；我认识了纽约州两个初中男孩和他们的父亲，兄弟两人在爸爸的教导下已经参加VEX比赛3年了；我认识了来自英国伦敦的一群可爱的朋友，甚至询问他们关于脱欧“Brexit”的看法；更加幸运的是，我认识了来自华盛顿州西雅图的Emrecs, 他的父亲在微软总部从事Onenote的开发工作。我们坐在看台上聊了很久，我从未想过能遇到与自己一样热爱微软的他。这真的是一次极其难得的机会，我能够认识来自全世界各地的同龄人，用着同一种语言，表达自己的思想。交流，真的是一件很美妙的事情。\n现在的我，更加热爱VEX机器人竞赛，它对我而言有了更加深刻的意义。\n坐在飞往北京的客机上，下方是白茫茫一片的北极。心中真的有一种淡淡的忧伤，不舍得这里的每一个人，每一个不眠的夜晚，每一场精彩绝伦的机器人对抗。\n之前每一次出国，都是夏令营、冬令营活动。一群素不相识的陌生人从相识到相知，却难免要分开，只能将美好的回忆珍藏在心底。而这一次，同样是与并不熟悉的同学们相识相知，我们却可以继续一同努力，延续这一份难得的友谊，在下一个赛季携手再创辉煌。这是令我最为激动的事情，各位，一起加油！\n","date":"April 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-29-summary-of-2019-vex-robotics-world-championship.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"VEX 2019世锦赛总结 难忘的一次经历。","title":"Summary of 2019 VEX Robotics World Championship"},{"content":"A fantastic and amazing event that I will never forget I was in the front of the lobby hanging our robot with my teammate\nThe VEX Worlds Champion is held in the expo of Kentucky. It’s really big and great. When I first stepped into the west wing that our competition will be held, a strong feeling of achievement and happiness came to my heart suddenly. You’ll never know how excited I was at that time.\nAs soon as we had finished the preparation, the team across from us came and talk with us, they are really friendly and fantastic. I don’t know why I was very pleasured to speak with them in English although my English is not very well. They are interested in China, they said that the most impressive thing for them of China is the High Speed Train. They even call it bullet train. Then we talked a lot about the differences between China and America.\nguys from Texas\nguys from UK, we even talked about the Brexit. :)\nguys from Columbia, the people from different parts of the world are able to communicate with each other in English, how fantastic!\nWith my teammates Jerry, he is really funny\nMy friend Tony bought a customized sweatshirt printed by GirlPowered\nThe openning ceremony, parade of nations. It\u0026rsquo;s really huge and exciting. The Senator of Kentucky also gave us a speech. I am proud of represented of China to participate the International Robotic competition\nOur robot is on the competition stage \u0026ldquo;NASA\u0026rdquo;, we are nervous but exciting\nWe are having a interview by the judgers from VEX\nNow, it is 5 AM. Just debugging our autonomous program. Sitting by the lake\n","date":"April 26, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-26-a-perfect-event.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"A fantastic and amazing event that I will never forget I was in the front of the lobby hanging our robot with my teammate","title":"A perfect event"},{"content":"Fantastic \u0026amp; Unsatisfactory flights The marvellous sun rising in the morning on the flight from Xi\u0026rsquo;an to Beijing\nThe first trip begin at 6:00 in the morning, it’s the most intensive boarding for me, which we arrived the airport an hour earlier and boarded before the taking off for just 30 minutes. Also, the huge robots are carrying to the special channel. I heard the obvious noise when the conveyor belt was running.\nOn the flight, everybody was very tired because of staying up the whole night. But I didn’t feel sleepy, looking at the outside of the windows. It was charming and moving and also I have never seen the sunrise before.\nChicago O\u0026rsquo;Hare Airport\nThe second flight from Beijing to Chicago operated by The United Airlines. To be honest, it was not as good as I thought before. The food, space, comfortability and so on were not very good.\nAnd I deemed that I was able to review my schoolwork during the flight period, but I was totally wrong. I just played with Jessica and had lots of fun. We talked about a lot about school, life and many other things. I thought she is a really nice girl, a little bit like QBS. Having feasible childish is the most attractive aspect to me.\nWe went around the Outlets in the afternoon but I bought nothing. It’s totally the same as the Outlets in Seattle. I don’t think that I belong to this kind of places.\nIn the evening, Mr. Han held a meeting between us. Many things have been mentioned, but the most impressive thing for me is that his affirmation to me.\nAnd also my duty is looking after the base, managing the batteries and being charge of replying with Jessica. I hope that we two can co-ordination and co-operate to make our team better. Can’t say for sure that our relationship can make progress, of course not that kind of relationship but other kind of relationship.\nTomorrow will be greater!\nChicago O\u0026rsquo;Hare Airport\nChicago O\u0026rsquo;Hare Airport\nPEK Beoing 777 - U850\n","date":"April 22, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-22-the-true-first-day-of-2019-vex-worlds-1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Fantastic \u0026amp; Unsatisfactory flights The marvellous sun rising in the morning on the flight from Xi\u0026rsquo;an to Beijing","title":"The true first day of 2019 VEX Worlds"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n","date":"April 22, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-22-chicago-day-trip.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"Chicago day trip"},{"content":"It’s 2:51 now. I am in the robot laboratory in the school with my team members.\nEverything is prepared. We’ll set out at 3:30. It’s surely the earliest time that I get to school and the earliest time to leave school. My classmates will have the mid term examination. I am a little fortunate but also a bit regretful.\nI deem that today’s work about programming of autonomous is greater than any other day. I have debugged 4 kind of programs in different position. You know that, the feeling of hit the ball completely is really fantastic.\nThe 9 days VEX Worlds trip is beginning from now. There must be something exciting and also depressing. But everything will become the most valuable and forgettable memories and experiences for me.\nBy the way, perhaps I can be the one who waving the flag in the central stage at the VEX Worlds opening ceremony.\nI don’t know why I am not sleepy at all now, although I was so sleepy right now. Hope it can be a good starts!\nWe’ll go to Beijing at first, and go to Chicago maybe one day later.\n","date":"April 22, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-22-may-be-the-first-day.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It’s 2:51 now.","title":"May be the FIRST DAY?"},{"content":" How is life? *Fantastic!*\nlong time no see! It’s been a long time since I has wrote the last passage. But I am sure that I will continue to writing in future.\nSpecial date The mid-term examination will begin tomorrow. It must be the longest and richest exam I had ever participated. A little nervous with excitement. I don’t know what will be asked tomorrow, but I really enjoy the exam by English.\nSo, why I am writing now instead of reviewing? I planed to review the geography and history during the late-self study. To my surprise, I finish my goal earlier and even review the chemistry and physics.\nCountry Road Take Me Home I could say that it’s the best song and lifelong song to me. It involves too much motions and affection for me. I still remember listening this song in the whole time of staying on the Boeing 787 belonged to Hainan Airline. That’s a trip has had left a deep mark in my heart and also has changed the rest of my life.\nLucky Coming to the international course, there are many unbelievable and surprising things happened.\nI met CRX many times by accident. I got back to working on VEX Robotics Competition and gain the qualification to go to the World Championships. (one week later!!!) I finally stand on the same side with my best friends Billy. All the classmates and teachers are friendly and benignant. Many times when I was doing the math questions, I find the shadow of computer science. I am going to participate an math competition named ARML. It’s my first time to do math by groups. I am really keen on working with groups and enjoying the different thinking collison. I met a person that I even forget his name and where I met by accidently. He is from the international course in middle school who is the merely person that I have recognized in that course. There are so many things I want to talk about… Keeping on! After writing the diary, I really feel more delighted.\nThanks for your reading.\n","date":"April 15, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-04-15-coming-back.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"How is life?","title":"Coming back"},{"content":"It’s my first blog in English.\nThere are tremendous things to say, but I deem that I don’t have enough time.\nFirstly, I made a decision that maybe the first I made by myself. It’s also why I use English. I have transferred to international class. I want to go abroad.\nThere are many reasons cause this decision. I think the major one is that I went to Seattle, US in winter vacation. I really prefer the atmosphere there and I got a feeling of unrestrained. And now the life here is fantastic. I can talk to foreign teacher freely and meet a group of friendly classmates and teachers.\nI live in the dorm. It’s unprecedented for me to sleep on time and get up on time. Every day I feel energetic and optimism.\nJust like return to the primary school life. I really enjoy it. Also, it has a lot of challenges. I face to TOEFL test and many other tests.\nThat’s all.\nBy the way, I will go to Chicago in April. Hope everything will be OK!\n","date":"March 10, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-03-10-hit-refresh.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"It’s my first blog in English.","title":"HIT REFRESH"},{"content":"西雅图夜未眠 “Country road, take me home, to the place, I belong……”, 完强老师的吉他演唱一直回荡在我耳边。从未想过，这里，如此让我留恋。\n今天西雅图市区参观的行程很紧，很多地方都只停一小会儿，但整个体验还是不错的。当我站在gas park的岸边，远眺对岸的Seattle Downtown，偶尔有几只海鸥紧贴地面飞翔，看着远处的云朵被阳光穿透，一点一点地朝我们照来。一切都很安静，一切都很和谐，站在这里，吹着海风，一切烦恼都被抛在脑后，只希望这一刻可以永远持续下去……\n下午很早就回到了酒店，然后换正装前往晚宴地点。乘坐电梯上至高层，来到了我们的晚宴地点。这里真的好高端啊，落地窗户直接可以看到整个西雅图（贝尔维尤？）市中心，风景十分美。\n待大家坐定，没想到第一个环节就是激动人心的颁奖环节。也没有什么像电视节目中一秒剪成20秒的做作，仅仅只是丁老师平和地说出了获奖的优秀项目团队。当“Reflux”这个词说出来后，我的心跳就突然加快，我意识到也许是我们！仅仅一瞬之后，我确定是我们，就是我们！我们TinySoft这一组可能是最奇葩的一组了。三天挑战赛所有组员都没有熬夜，基本没有争吵，没有喝一杯咖啡，总之我们非常平常地坚持下来了，感觉所有项目环节也是稳步推进，一步一个脚印。但我们也未曾想过，第一名会是我们，这真的是一件意料之中却又是意料之外的事情。丁老师话音刚落，我激动地挥舞双手，不由自主地站了起来，看了看老师，看了看我的队友，又坐了下去，不知所措的样子……\n几次非常尴尬地站起坐下后，我们组的四个人，机械大佬邰潇逸、视频大佬田成洋、文案大佬文劼还有我、李昊锦一同站在了舞台上（其实没有舞台）。当我看见台下Lewis鼓励的目光，以及老师们祝贺的目光，再环顾光晕下我们四人，百感交集。也许就是缘分，让我们相聚，让我们都在彼此的人生线上都有了交集。头脑风暴，我们一同站在风暴中心大开脑洞；三天的挑战，我们并肩前行，无畏困难。\n我从未想过三天不到的时间，我们能够从相识相知到相互理解、相互支持；从想法到现实；从争执分歧到统一团结……我发现了自己的潜能，发现了团队的精神所在，就像许斌校长所说：“个人主义如今已不复存在”，是的，我们团队中的每一个人都是不可或缺的，缺少任何人我们的项目都是无法达到现在的高度的。感谢每一位组员，让我在这个大部分高二年级的集体中找到了自己的定位，更好地去施展自己的特长，去为项目更尽一份力。\n优秀营员，这真的是我从未预料到的。我们组的独特之处还在于我们并没有推选Team Leader，而是各司其职，当有工作需要对接时，则由双方或者全体成员共同完成。当然，最终逐渐地、自然地，邰潇逸同学成为了我们各个工作对接的指挥者。我觉得这是很好的一种机制，在我们都不了解各自的擅长领域、不“服气”各自的擅长领域的时候，我们停下来，仔细分工，各自放开手去做，自然地，到了对接的地方，就能体现出各自的长处。也感谢我们这一自然而然形成的机制，让我的编程技能也有了施展的空间。我想，这也许就是我能够成为优秀营员的原因吧，一个好的团队，一个高效率的协作机制。\n其实我们整个挑战赛过程还是蛮惬意的，笑声是常有的。还记得我们在最终测试RHWSS时，由于阀门的密封性问题，水流动之后，就像洪灾一样，水从三个阀门处毫不吝啬地流出。我们用纸杯在阀门下节水，整个装置固定在一张亚克力板上，向右偏，右边阀门的水顺利流进纸杯，而左边就遭殃了。我们又用餐巾纸强行堵住漏水的地方，真的是四个人都措手不及，拆东墙补西墙，我们便笑边“治水”，莫名其妙地沉浸在漏水的欢乐中……\n继续说晚宴吧，这真的是超乎我想象的一场晚宴。美味的牛排已经是次要的了，各个班的同学们并不完美却饱含创意的展示、老师们出乎意料的彩蛋节目，以及彩蛋中的彩蛋，都让我们每个人十分兴奋，全场的掌声、欢呼声经久不息。just enjoy it，我无法知道我们是否还能再相遇，但只要享受此刻，我们终究会存在于对方最深的记忆当中，GIX，会成为我内心最深处那一片净地。完强老师一首接着一首，大家一遍一遍地欢呼，对我而言，这是最难忘的记忆。当country road想起，我想起了父亲的老唱片，想起了父亲一遍又一遍的仔细聆听，也许此刻，我能设身处地地感受到父亲的内心，这是一种难以言喻的情感，有不舍、有留恋、有遗憾、有宠幸、有一切我们最柔软的情感……\n晚宴结束，我基本上跟每一位能碰见的老师、同学都合影留念，我害怕这一刻过得太快，不愿一眨眼我已经回到学校的课桌板凳之中。我怀念这里的一切，怀念创新的感觉，并不是老师教授给我们的，而是我们自己去发现的，去被激发出来的，这是GIX的神奇之处，她让我不知不觉感觉创新就在我的指尖滑动，在一个个思维里跃现。\n最后，我收到了本班同学的小卡片以及很多留言祝福。我真的没想到，在这里能遇见你们，不仅是因为各位是全国最优秀的中学生，各位更是给予我信任的人，给予我鼓励与关爱的人，很难再遇见像你们一样可爱的人了。\n“祝你和微软百年好合”，这是江同学的调侃，在我看来，是对我的一种肯定，对我所坚持的、所向往的、所追求的梦想的肯定。来到西雅图，很主要的一个原因是因为这里是微软总部，我作为一个疯狂的微软粉丝，这里自然就是我的朝圣之地。我爱微软，不只是因为这是一家改变世界的超大规模跨国公司，更是因为她成功转型背后的文化力量、她在各种领域的风险。很高兴，在这里认识了微软机器翻译专家Lewis Will，第一次见到Lewis时，我已是兴奋不已，他还没有开始演讲，我就跑过去和他交流，甚至都没有组织好语言，对微软的崇拜，对微软技术的好奇，对Lewis的敬意，像流水一般哗啦哗啦地迸发，却在嘴边停了下来，变得磕磕绊绊，不知所措。而Lewis则非常友好，询问我的姓名，问我来自哪里，我只记得我在不断重复“I really love Microsoft”，有些话就在嘴边，却总是无法说出口。当他演讲结束，我又不受控制地高高举起了手，甚至连问题都不知道……\n第二次再见Lewis，是在项目展示的那天，Lewis作为评委出席。在中午休息期间，我在卫生间碰到了他，真的很意外Lewis居然记住了我的中文名字，他询问我是第几组，我如实回答。没敢再多说什么，走回教室帮助组员熟悉展示过程。\n当我们展示完，我看见Lewis高高举起了他的手，就像是那天发言我高高举起的双手一样，泪水差一点从眼眶里涌出来……“Why did your team name is Tinysoft”，我看见大家都笑了，而邰同学拿起话筒笑着说：“Because this man really love Microsoft”，我也尴尬地笑了起来，但对我而言，我很自豪再一次能够把我和微软联系再一起。\n第三次见到Lewis，就是在晚宴上，我看见大家都拿起高脚杯去各个桌“敬酒”，我也不能落下啊。我先去找了Lewis，或者说直接就碰到了他，他又一次完整地叫出了我的中文名，我向他表达感谢之情，感谢他对我的鼓励，对我们项目的支持与建议。甚至，Lewis让我加了他的微信！我真的很激动，微信联系人的第一个真正的外国人，第一个微软专家，这是我求之不得的。希望，我们能一直保持联系，希望微软，一直前进下去。\n此时此刻，我正坐在Bellevue Coast Hotel的大厅里，听着单曲循环的Conuntry Road，用着Markdown，敲击一个个键帽，为西雅图之行写下最后的美好回忆。本来想着总结一下晚宴，莫名其妙写到了这里。第一次感觉到“文字是内心真实的流露”。旁边坐着补作业的同学，还有吃夜宵的摄影师老师，望望窗外，是西雅图最后的夜晚。\nGIX2019冬令营学员 李昊锦\n2019年2月19日凌晨于Coast Hotel\n","date":"February 18, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-18-the-last-day-in-seattle-1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"西雅图夜未眠 “Country road, take me home, to the place, I belong……”, 完强老师的吉他演唱一直回荡在我耳边。从未想过，这里，如此让我留恋。","title":"The last day in Seattle"},{"content":"{% youtube wh_07GoQKvk %}\n{% youtube rTKm4KjfAOM %}\n","date":"February 16, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-16-gix-rhwss-project-presentation-videos.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"{% youtube wh_07GoQKvk %}","title":"GIX RHWSS Project Presentation Videos"},{"content":"Microsoft 终于梦想成真了！早上大概十点多钟，我们来到微软总部，这里特别像一所大学，区域也是什么东校区、西校区。所有的建筑物都是低楼层的单体建筑，算是一片规模庞大的建筑群了。\n我们首先去了33号楼参观，应该是一栋办公楼，无意中踏进一间会议室，整个房间的灯瞬间就全部亮了起来，连电脑的大屏幕都开启了，是真的智能办公。\n接着来到了微软的一个餐厅，那一瞬间，我在想如果能留住气味该多好。顺着神奇的空中木制阶梯，我们走到了sailing house，就像是树屋一样。透过窗户，可以看到里面还有人在编程。这种办公氛围真的是十分惬意。\n然后就是微软展览馆和纪念品店。真的是十分激动，亲眼看到了surface studio，亲自试听了surface headphone，再看看价钱，真香！\n在纪念品商店，看到了很多印有logo的周边，马上就要到集合时间了，我见到中意的衣服就拿，还有一个巨大无比的购物袋。最后结账的时候看着金额噌噌噌往上涨，心在滴血啊。还是放回去了一些小东西。最后提着大包小包上车了。但还是迟到了，耽误了大家的行程，真的很抱歉。但是看着信仰充值成功，终于拥有了正版的微软周边，也还是很开心的。希望这些东西能够成为一些念想，希望每当看到这些，总能想起我的梦想，想起这家伟大的公司。\n创意挑战赛 今天也可以说是一帆风顺，团队里的大佬解决了阀门的问题，然后我们就开始最后组装和视频demo了。今天真的快笑死了，我们组的气氛真的是十分活跃，笑得我都流鼻血了。最后TA来审核的时候，我一边流着鼻涕，一边流着鼻血介绍完了我们组的分工。\n最后视频demo就像是洪灾一样，卫生纸、接水杯不知道浪费了多少，总之最后还是很成功的，也获得了TA的认可。加油，明天就看T大佬的了！\n","date":"February 15, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-15-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day7.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Microsoft 终于梦想成真了！早上大概十点多钟，我们来到微软总部，这里特别像一所大学，区域也是什么东校区、西校区。所有的建筑物都是低楼层的单体建筑，算是一片规模庞大的建筑群了。","title":"西雅图 Day7"},{"content":"创意挑战赛 坐过山车的一天。\n我们小组也许是整个上午最悠闲的，但下午，绝对是最痛苦的。\n整个早上的一半时间我都在搭建项目网页，无非就是一些图片添加，文字复制粘贴，视频上传一系列按部就班的工作。也顺带把图标设计、组名、标语等一系列杂七杂八的次要任务全部完成了。当域名成功访问、当创意鲜明的logo大功告成的时候，还是有那么一些小激动，之前都是访问别人的酷炫项目网页，而今天，也终于轮到了自己，为整个小组搭好“门面”。\n另一半时间，遨游于面包板的海洋，在赤橙黄绿青蓝紫的连接线里来回穿梭……这也许是我第一次写这么长的代码（对各位大佬而言不值一提），看着舵机疯狂地旋转、跑马灯胡乱地闪亮以及蜂鸣器肆无忌惮地聒噪，debug的过程也是一种难得的享受。\n黑色的下午……我们组的3D打印件似乎出了一些问题，密封性和传动性都达不到预期。展示的亚克力底板还是一片空白，心里有点空虚。功夫不负有心人，我们组的机械大佬最终硬是用最原始的工具解决了最棘手的问题，本人佩服得五体投地。\n晚上，我的任务是完成一些组件连接任务。为了连接舵机和转轴，手上沾满了强力胶，似乎手已经不是我自己的了。热熔胶把垫板烫得千疮百孔，就像是月球一个个陨石坑一样。\n明天早上就要去微软了，那里于我而言就像是耶路撒冷于信教徒一般，是梦想之地。是时候充值一波信仰了……\nGIX 2019冬令营学员 李昊锦\n2019年2月14日晚于Bellevue Coast Hotel\n","date":"February 14, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-14-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day6.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"创意挑战赛 坐过山车的一天。","title":"西雅图 Day6"},{"content":"创意挑战赛 今天是创意挑战赛正式拉开帷幕的第一天，经过昨天屹立于风暴中心的洗礼之后，我们组的想法也更加成熟了，今天开始已经多管齐下，稳步推进项目了。\n我作为我们组的programmer，还是一个几乎从未接触过Arduino的programmer。虽说有着C++语言基础，但一系列电路板、传感器、杜邦线眼花缭乱，不禁有些发怵。\n依照着网上东拼西凑的教程，大概掌握了基本的使用方法。随后逐渐进入状态，也发现了其中于OI不一样的乐趣。我的一切想法都会切实地在硬件端体现出来，整个编程逻辑十分清晰，下一步要做什么，舵机该如何转动、触碰如何检测……\n当然仍是有许多问题困扰着我。我所想的与Arduino所展现出来的，有时候大相径庭，一直不断地试错，不断地改进，最终才可能达到既定目标。\nArduino这个单词，既难拼也难写，今天，却成为了我最熟悉的单词。不知在Google中输入了多少次，与组员交流时说了多少遍。这一套基础组件，却让我体验到了不一样的编程乐趣，有了更多的沟通与交流，探索与尝试。\nBoeing Factory 下午前往波音总部西雅图工厂参观。\n今天真的是我第一次触摸飞机的外壳，外壳金属的冰凉，瞬间传遍全身，却让我无比兴奋。这种感觉，或许就像是阿姆斯特朗踏上月球的那一小步，他所感受到的，是整个月球。而我，感受到的是波音“Fly to the future”的企业精神。\n我们漫步在管状的地下隧道，在导游的带领下前往地面工厂。就像是行走在军事建筑里一样，两边都是不羁的裸露的管道。接下来，是“巨无霸”电梯，目测可以容纳至少40人。电梯启动时，巨大的机械声从每一块金属中传出，震撼我的内心。\n来到高处的看台，脚下就是Boeing 747-8，还未涂装完成的亮紫色的飞机机身铺满了整个视野，各种升降梯，手脚架，支撑装置依附在其左右。这里的视角，也许类似在机场俯瞰客机，但体验确实截然不同的。我甚至可以看清每一条从机翼中延展出的电线，看见衔接处恰到好处的完美拼接。\n记忆最深的，是787-8完美的弧形机翼。这正是波音带给我的，未来感、科技感、使命感。期待着有一天，能够乘坐折叠机翼的777X，自由驰骋天际。\n","date":"February 13, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-13-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day5.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"创意挑战赛 今天是创意挑战赛正式拉开帷幕的第一天，经过昨天屹立于风暴中心的洗礼之后，我们组的想法也更加成熟了，今天开始已经多管齐下，稳步推进项目了。","title":"西雅图 Day5"},{"content":"Introduction of Text Entry 人机交互 人与信息系统的信息交换过程\npointing 物体的操纵 Manipulation 文本输入 Background Development keyboard \u0026amp; mouse touchscreen gesture 准确率不断下降，”Fat Finger”\n输入纠错 Purpose of this Class Design Space Form Factor 尺寸 Keyboard Layout 布局 拨号和计算器的布局是相反的 Hand Posture Visual Attention 输入所需要的信息是接收信息的1/2，所以说信息是冗余的，一定的偏差可以避免\nThe touch model 1D handwriting Air Typing 总结 Muti-device Speech Transcription and Translation with Microsoft Translator 今天，依旧在Steve Ballmer Building里，确实最令我震撼的一天。\n“下面欢迎微软翻译专家Will Lewis”，当听到微软两个字的时候，我的心跳在加快，微软对我而言，是科技企业，更是精神榜样。这真的是一种难言的感觉，微软的一切对我来说都是十分有吸引力的。\nWill的演讲，让微软又一次震撼了我。演讲之前，Will让我们大家拿出手机，下载微软翻译APP，加入会议房间。当我抱着新奇的心态再一次下载很久以前删除的微软翻译软件之后，这款软件早已不是6个月的设计了，一切都是全新的。\nWill开始演讲，他的每一句话都会实时显示在PPT下方，同时在APP上实时显示中文翻译，全场都不由自主地鼓起了掌。为Will的团队，为微软的创新鼓掌。\n演讲环节结束后，我鬼使神差般居然举起了手，也可能是太激动了，问题都没有想好。起身后，Will让我使用翻译提问。“首先请允许我表达我对微软以及您的敬意”，当这句话瞬间以英文的形式呈现在大屏幕上时，我第一次感到，最前沿的科技可以为我所用，真正对我的现实生活产生一定的好的影响，我认为这是微软带给每一个人、每一个组织真正的生产力。\n也许只有在GIX，我才有这样的机会，和梦想中的企业专家面对面交流。\n创新挑战赛 讲台的前方，已经排起了长龙似的队伍——排队抽签，也许是最激动人心的时刻了。轮到我了，我搓了搓双手，在抽签箱里拿出了那一张等候已久的小组号码。\n又是一群有想法、有创意、有能力的组员，很高兴我们组成了一个新的Team。\n下午的头脑风暴，是一场思维的盛宴。我们组很平静，很理性，在经过了20分钟的个人思考之后，我们聚在一起，在偌大的白板上写出了属于我们自己的idea，我仿佛能看见，一条条思维的变换曲线在空中交汇纵横，构成五彩斑斓的魅力图案。\n明天又是“艰苦卓绝”的一天，4组加油，GIX加油！\n2019年2月13日\nGIX冬令营学员李昊锦\n","date":"February 12, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-12-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day4.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"Introduction of Text Entry 人机交互 人与信息系统的信息交换过程","title":"西雅图 Day4"},{"content":"The Nature Conservancy Zuch Ferdana @CoastResilience Geospatial Information Officer(GIO)\nflood tags API use geo to show where the best place to restore the mangroves good influence fisheries tourism carbon storage do a lot to find out why it was failed\nneed more example to make sure it will work\nMapping Ocean Wealth coral reef find nemo 通过网络收集含有地理位置信息的关于珊瑚礁的照片，通过Azure分析数据，让更多的人了解到自然的巨大价值\nWhy protect it? tourism climate What the biggest challenges about collecting data about coral reef? communicate with technology educate people to understand the things we are doing How to train AI? We have a lot of scientist to work for it We use the accurate photograph not sea food made from coral reef or the beach between coral reef Fundamentals of Delivering Effective Presentations How to use your “Tools”? How to speak speak loud enough 气沉丹田 having energy, confidence, passion pause holding microphone 45° opening up speak slowly Where to look look at the forehead give everybody attention How to move use body languages jump out of the safety zone shoulders back show hand palm how to manage your time? give a little remain space set milestones write a verbatim script practice with a timer How to struct tour pitch? (example) hook problem solution business case process \u0026amp; details next steps How to handle questions from the audience? understand the key understand why they ask this question question like giving you advice What to do if I forget something or not understand something? pause to restore take a card with a few key words be confident thank you so much, I don’t actually have the answer to your question, but this gonna what I will to do do not lie do not try to change their attention 总结 领队说，我们遇上了20年不遇的西雅图强降雪……也不知道是幸运还是不幸，雪景很美，我从未见过这真正的鹅毛大雪，但全城已经shutdown，高速公路都无法通行。参观全球第一家Starbucks、Boeing总部工厂、Amazon总部的行程全部被取消了。\n因此，我们已经在GIX Building里呆了正正2天了，有各种各样的活动，我们组表现的不是很好，大家一直在内讧，作为组长我也许真的该考虑考虑如何去领导、管理一个团队了。\n今天晚上开始了创新挑战赛的准备活动。用的是Arduino和树莓派，我都不会……但是努力学习吧，感觉还挺有趣的，至少通过各种零件我可以搭建出自己真正想创造的。\n就这样，晚安。明天，加油！\n","date":"February 11, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-11-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day3.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The Nature Conservancy Zuch Ferdana @CoastResilience Geospatial Information Officer(GIO)","title":"西雅图 Day3"},{"content":"早餐 餐厅的早餐十分简单，只有香肠、粥、鸡蛋还有饮品。但味道还是不错的。\nGuest Speech 早上主要环节就是guest speech，史元春校长首先给我们做了一个关于人机交互历史的简短报告，有很多新奇的交互方式。\n压感输入，能够在一维的平面上通过判断平面的压感来输入。在腾不出手的使用场景下非常有效 还有通过算法提高输入法容错性的。教授演示了一个在智能手表上输入的场景，由于屏幕很小，但通过算法能够实现正确输入 然后是一位在Amazon工作的软件专家，介绍了亚马逊在发展壮大的过程中，对技术创新的需求不断提高并不断创新的一些实例。\n之后是翁力老师，简单地介绍了GIX旨在发现解决真正地，世界上存在的挑战与问题。播放了一些有关水资源的视频资料，介绍了西雅图的一些节水措施。\n最后是一位GIX学生，详细介绍了他的团队利用Microsoft AI for Earth\nAmazon Yang Zhidong director of software development at Amazon\n产业规模增大，技术需求越来越高\n场景新需求\nCloud Device e-commerce *** world wide product —\u0026gt; world wide customer***\npredict 产品数据 机器学习 model Big decision 每年新建的物流中心 FC 卖家 商业模型 数据处理，预测未来趋势\n机器学习 退货（客户服务） 卖家/平台，环节 诈骗 AI 提高效率\nkeyweb robot 移动货架 按mark运行 A WATER STORY INNOVATION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE\nmaking difference and social impact the urgent challenges in the world 水资源缺乏\n分布不均\n水污染\nBiodiversity Ben Keller\nTeam Building 整个一下午都是Team Building，我们组起了一个非常强的名字：“Beta”，正好是希腊字母中2的意思，而且Beta是公测版的意思，我们大家也是首次作为一个集体出现在各位前面。 周围的人都好强啊！有全国数学省二……，有人大附中的北京八中的 最后是我们团队的团队介绍还有大家的感想\nTeam introduction 2组：Beta 我们的成员 Our team member 班主任：刘禹廷老师 组长 Monitor 李昊锦：微软 IT爱好者\n组员 Member 俞逸洋：计算机 体音美\n江楚萌：推理 音乐\n赵冠迪：有意思 因吹斯听\n张珺奕：国二 creative optimistic\n向家骅：形而上学\n唐启航：旅游 美食 湖人冠军\n刘子政：爱提问 好奇\n王业成：国二 投入\n张钰坤：精益♂求精\n我们的口号 Our slogan *Diamond cuts diamond*\n*强中更有强中手*\n我们的队标 Our logo 团队精神 Team Spirit 爱国敬业诚信友善 热爱信息技术 有责任感 富有创造力 关注世界，负有洞察力 未来愿景 Expectations 从Beta版升级成为正式版 收获认可 启发创意、共同进步 Team Impression 2班感想 2019，大雪中的西雅图，我们就这样相遇了。各个竞赛的大佬，科创界的大犇，聚集在了一起，共同组建了这样一个team——以Beta为名，以Diamond cuts diamond为slogan，戮力同心，风雨同舟。\n张珺奕：从中国坐了半天的交通工具，飞机地铁大巴轮番上阵，弄得我有些晕地。我们先参观了现代化的充满科技感的全球创新学院大楼，见识到了许多有趣而不乏智慧的作品，感受到了创新前所未有的魅力。刚到美国第一天就受到强烈冲击的我生物钟有些紊乱。\n早上三点，我忽然醒来，看了表便又倒头就睡。上午举行了开营仪式，聆听了知名人物的介绍与展望。下午组织了小队的建立，我还没太多经验。希望它会使十个各行其道的灵魂，在彼此唯一的一生中团结起来，干点惊天动地的大事！\n赵冠迪：也就刚来美国两天，却遇上40年不遇的大雪，GIX的大楼整个被飘动的飞雪掩盖在寒风中。这却并不影响我们的ice-breaking。\nTeamwork，作为备受强调的第一点，在今天，开始体现其重要性。其实现在任何一个创新举动的背后，都站着一个乐意付出的群体。团队是有效率的不二良策。几天时间很短也很长，团队可能遇到各种问题，放平心态，大家一定可以解决。beta组加油！\n刘子政：这次冬令营的主题是三个词：Team，Independence，Rules。Team，意味着我们要有团队意识，我们要形成一个团队；Independence，意味着我们要自立，真正离开父母的依赖而生活；Rules，意味着我们做事要有原则，时刻记住规则并时刻遵守。之前我们可能听说过相关的词，但是直到这次冬令营，才对这三个词的含义有了深刻的理解，也懂得了如何去真正践行这三个词。同时，我们也了解了世界上仍然存在一些亟待解决的问题：UI，商业管理，水资源危机，生物多样性危机。这次冬令营教给我们的东西，比十年的学校生活教给我们的知识还要多得多，重要得多。下午，当老师交给我们任务时，我原本以为不能在很短的时间内完成，但是经过团队的合作之后，我们才发现，团队合作的效率，远远要比一个人单打独斗效率要高很多。beta这个名字是大家共同努力的结果，希望我们都能为beta队助一份力！\n王业成：经过十个小时漫长的飞行，我们在2月9日上午十点到达了西雅图塔科马机场，随后乘车前往西雅图，开启了这次gix冬令营的行程。行程的首站是参观gix大楼。和国内一些大学的教学楼相比，gix大楼的内饰极为简单，并且教室的面积相对有限，而更多的面积则摆放着提供给学生的各种实践用到的工具以及一个小型的孵化器，这让我感受到了gix重视实践的学风，也让我明白了创新不等于空想，实践方能出真知。\n第二天上午学校举办了几场有关创新的讲座，让我们初步了解了技术创新在不同领域的重要价值。下午学校组织了简单的团队建设活动，帮助我们理解了团队合作的真正内涵：一个团队可以存异，但更重要的是求同，否则teamwork当中一加一大于二的效应也就无从谈起。相信在这段时间不断的互相了解与合作中，我们的beta团队能够克服各种困难，成为一个更加团结稳定的集体。\n向家骅：二十年一遇的西雅图大雪骤至，带来了雪树银花的景色，但更具现实意义的是使得一天的活动都在室内举行。无论是上午的guest speech or下午的团建，都是能发人深思的体验。\n史元春校长作为第一个guest来 deliver a speech，向我们展示了interface发展历史中的里程碑及其所基于的技术创新。其中特意提到了使得计算机得以普遍使用的关键创新—mouse以及其所起到推动效应的graphical use interface及natural use interface. Natural interface作为人机交互最前沿的阶段，具有convenient的优点及输入准确性较低的缺点。而基于此的创新又有许多，如将手指与触屏所施压强与字母建立映射，并以此形成输入法。\n这能有效克服触碰不精确的问题。又有外用导电材料构建外延键盘等，种种都反映了创新是多方面的，以解决问题也目的。我们绝不是innovate for innovation 而是 innovate to meet the need of society。第三位guest同样提到这一点。\n至于下午的团建，起初因为意见不一导致的来回拉锯而效率不佳，但后期采用了不同的探讨方法使得问题得到有效解决。老师同样提到，一个team应该形成一股凝聚力，为这一个目标而发力，并以一致的行为实现它。\n俞逸洋：在难得一遇的银装素裹的西雅图，我看到了作为一个北方人都极为罕见的大雪；我参观了充满着各种用来帮助我们创新创造的器具的GIX大楼，惊叹于其外观的宏伟与内部的开阔；我聆听了来自GIX的史院长、亚马逊的杨总监、GIX的副院长和在GIX学习的学生Ben为我们带来的有关他们各自所做的一些研究的演讲，令我受益匪浅。我了解到了一些以前并没有太多接触的事物，如那么多的输入方式、配送中心机器人的用途等，也听到了一些以前涉及过一点的内容，发现自己学过的东西只是皮毛而已；我还有幸结识了这样一群来自五湖四海的优秀的同学们，用了将近一下午一起讨论了team的名字、口号、组徽，并定下了从beta版升级到正式版的目标，牢记强中更有强中手的警句。哲学告诉我们，系统优化就是系统作为一个整体，具有它的每一个要素都不能单独具有的功能。我想这就是teamwork吧——一个凝聚力强的团队一起朝一个方向努力的同时每个人都发挥出自己的特长，共同奋进，达成目标。愿我们的beta团队能同心协力，破路之棘，虚心求学，砥砺前行！\n江楚萌：伴随着声声悠扬的清华版《成都》的，是与63位同行的营员和十几位老师初次相遇。面对着许多陌生的面孔，在最初是很有一些紧张的——尤其是看到左边的同学在等待的期间仍一直在学习着庞杂的代码的时候。然而，在经过十个小时的飞机旅程中与身边同学的初步接触后，我发现，大家都是十分热情的人，刻苦但不刻板。\n初见西雅图的第一眼，是一片茫茫白雪，从空中望去，纯洁的白绵延至天际，竟是在北京也许多年不曾见到的大雪了。到酒店下大巴之后，身边的同学迅速裹起了一个大大的雪球，抛了出去，随意裹起的雪球有些松散，在半空中便纷纷扬扬地散开了，化成片片雪花落下，不禁让人莞尔。下午，我们参观了GIX大楼，大楼的装修很像一个扩大版的loft，铁皮楼梯、无纺布拼成的GIX字样，灰色高靠背沙发，简约而精致。\n今天上午，我们迎来了4位speaker，分别为我们介绍了HCI和Technology在Amazon、保护Water Resource和Biodiversity中的应用。从中，我真正感受到，在当今这个时代下，人们做出的许多Big Decision都是基于各种数据，而不再是人们的经验了。下午，我们进行了第一次的“小组交流”，也就是团建活动。在第一个四十分钟中，老师首先给我们布置了一个任务，而后在每隔一段时间的时候，都会做出一定的变更，这让我想到，是否在现实生活中，我们在做一个项目的时候也会面临这种问题，需要根据现实的发展来调整自己的目标或者增加一定的内容呢？我们Beta组的小伙伴们在最初的交流中屡有不顺，然而在经过一开始的磨合之后，在第二个四十分钟之中，我们或许已经摸到了些许“求同存异”的边，交流效率高了许多。相信在未来的九天中，我们一定会更加合拍，共同进步！\n张钰坤：飞掠阿拉斯加的时候，放下kindle，你顺着机窗往斜前看，是正要初升的朝阳。你再向外看的时候，飞机已经降落到云层里面，破过迷雾，身下是灰白分界，一边是水域，另一边是换上冬装的大地。积上雪的松树，真的很美。你知道，我好多年没看过这么大的雪了。\n这就是我第一次遇上西雅图，那一瞥。\n在GIX大楼里，一层有独特的圆桌教室，讲台在中央，学生众星拱月。二层有设施齐全的创客空间：各种各型号电子元件、3D打印、激光切割。三层有学生工作室，上面陈列着各种未竟之业。GIX大楼色调很清淡、很素雅，点点的标识，格式灰色座椅，让人感到一种设计感。\n在这座楼里和我一起学习生活的2组，让我觉得我们有一个共性：聪明而又努力。无论成绩好坏，至少给我感觉，大家都是认真的。但这不足以使人精彩。真正吸引我的，是有人性格上的可爱纯真，有的人生活上的悉心精致。它让我们有血有肉、不枯燥。\nGIX大楼一层有一个清华厅，一进去你就能看见那座仿制的日晷，清华园里那座，是99年前毕业的清华学子敬献的。“行胜于言”就刻在它的基座上。我想那一代人，会很不幸吧——军阀混战，内外交困，新工业、新政体、新文化，都革命性的起起落落。将近一百年过去了，一百年前，那群不幸而坚强的人告诉我们，去笃定地做事。一百年来，它是否也成为一种文化，影响着听到它、内心就多少泛起波澜的人呢？我们不甘做地缝里的虫子，所以敢有梦想；但我们往往遇到生活中各种各样你须面对的掣肘，怎么办呢？“行胜于言”告诉我们：不犹豫、不抱怨，高效应对琐事，去赢得时间。“行胜于言”代表一种清华文化。清华厅把它带进了GIX。\nGIX第一届毕业生Ben的讲座里提到了一种模式：design-business-technology。努力做创新、做产品，以此来做高新产业，推动技术进步。个人价值与社会价值平等：努力，为了国家，也为了自己。是不是更尊重人才呢？\n优质的条件、优秀的队友、优良的文化：那雪中的一见钟情，是不是上帝有意为之？\n唐启航：这是一次极不平凡的清华GIX之旅，我有机会向如此多的优秀校领导，老师，同学们共同学习进步。\n这是一次极不平凡的Seattle创新之旅，我有机会明白了不仅要come up with ideas 更要学会将之carry out 并 review its feedback。\n这是一次极不平凡的中美励志之旅，我有机会明白了我们这一代人的使命绝不仅仅在于自身的发展，更要将展现清华风采，进步社会，发展祖国的任务抗在肩上。并为之不懈努力奋斗。\n正像“法华经‘中所说：功不唐捐，玉汝于成。\n李昊锦：万万没有想到，是全新的波音787梦想客机。再一次踏上美国的旅程，却怀着更高的愿景与期待。轰鸣的引擎声就像激动的内心一样，久久无法平复。依着舷窗眺望，我看到了如锦的晚霞，看到了绯红的朝霞，看到了银装素裹的西雅图——一方神奇的土地。\n万万没有想到，是大雪纷飞的时节。夏季，这里热情似火，让我感受到了梦想与未来在这里的电石火光。冬季，这里宁静安然，西雅图这座城市，就这样静静地倚在太平洋西海岸，吸引着无数像我一样对这里心驰神往的人们。\n万万没有想到，是史蒂夫·鲍尔默大楼。对于一名微软粉丝来说，这就是最大的惊喜。“Enpower every person and organization to achieve more”，予力全球每一个人、每一个人成就不凡，这是微软的使命，我相信也是GIX所倡导的。期待着，在这栋充满智慧与创新的地方，我能成为那个受益良多的人。\n万万没有想到，是这样一群可爱的、踊跃的、充满创意的组员。在Team Building中，我们灵感飞扬，在小小的圆桌上，思想在不断地碰撞与融合。作为第二组“Beta”小组的组长，我相信，通过每一位组员的努力，我们携手共进，定能让“Beta”版本成为“正式发行版”。\n西雅图，有更多的文化精神等待我们去发现；GIX，有更多的知识技能等待我们去学习。我们，正在创造属于自己的未来，奔向属于自己的梦想！\n班主任刘禹廷老师：这批学生虽然因为年龄缘故还尚显稚嫩，但已经比我预想的好很多。你们大多是独生子女，做到“独”并不难。但是，独立的重点在于“立”。异国他乡，成功挑战一场艰难的任务高度依赖每个个体的成熟和在此基础上的紧密无间的团队合作，希望孩子们能够尽快进入状态，用行动证明，你们的优秀不只是用语言和证书堆砌出来的。加油！\n十天的清华GIX之旅才刚刚起步，我们的Beta小组也方扬帆起航，相信在剩下的九天里，我们会学到更多未曾闻见的知识，我们也会更加了解彼此，扬长避短，求同存异，砥砺奋进，并肩前行！\n","date":"February 10, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-10-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day2.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"早餐 餐厅的早餐十分简单，只有香肠、粥、鸡蛋还有饮品。但味道还是不错的。","title":"西雅图 Day2"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n呃，终于可以好好坐在酒店的床上写一篇博客了。 也不知道这是第一天还是第二天，算了，加起来一块写吧。\n报到 北京时间早上8：30分抵达清华大学FIT（Future Internet Technology）楼报到，然后有一个简短的开营仪式。开营仪式特别搞笑，具体看照片吧，不好意思说。\n有好多清华专门定制的东西，笔、书包、冲锋衣、笔记本，质量是真的好。然后拿上行李全员去清华主楼合影，之后直接就上车前往首都机场了。真的是一脸懵逼，下午将近4点钟的飞机，12点不到就往机场奔。\n登机 然后整个过关也挺顺利的，1：30就已经在登机口旁坐下了。 海航万年摆渡车，机场摆渡车开了好久，让我以为在坐公交车，旁边就是街道。到达远机位后，真的不得不说，波音787是真的大，而且还是一架全新的787。不愧是梦想客机，整个机舱十分宽敞，但是经济舱的座位间距就不太友好了。我选了靠窗的座位，想体验一下五级电容式调光（真的高大上）。每一次进出都要麻烦外面的同学全部出来才可以。\n机上 机上娱乐系统真的很厉害，还有空中聊天室。也有很多最新的好莱坞电影，还有全集的生活大爆炸！！！本来想着10个小时至少得睡会儿觉，可真的太激动了，完全没有睡觉。\n抵达 接下来就是无聊的过关，也比较顺利，说实话，这可能是3年来第一回与老外正式交谈。在行李转盘处等了很久，最后乘坐机场地铁线出来的，好像是无人的，时间居然能够精确到秒。到了出口，我们又要等车，调侃一句，我感觉这大巴车是从北京来的，我们至少站着等了1个小时。 客车和我想得很不一样，我们班是一辆小客车，但还是很宽敞的。司机是真的强，西雅图下着大雪，但我感觉全程踩油门，就没有减速过。路上太困了，一不小心睡着了。\n到了酒店之后，顺利入住。\n参观GIX 酒店和GIX特别近，到了之后门口写了一个Steve Ballmer Building，我没有反应过来是谁，到了最后那个老师告诉我这是鲍尔默，恍然大悟啊。 这里的设计很有硬朗的工业风格，墙顶都是不羁的管道交错，但真的给人特别宽敞的感觉。之后简单地把每一层都逛了一圈，感觉挺小的，没有什么很大的惊喜。\n总结 就到这里吧，还在倒时差，晚安！ ","date":"February 9, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-09-%E8%A5%BF%E9%9B%85%E5%9B%BE-day1.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"西雅图 Day1"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n线性回归补充 线性回归可以对样本是非线性的，只要对参数线性 $y=\\theta_0+\\theta_1x+\\theta_2x^2$\n局部加权回归 人工神经网络 相同的词向量表示会非常近\n把字用向量表示\n卷积操作\nRNN表示\n平均 pool\n全连接\nsigmoid\n","date":"February 7, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-02-07-%E7%BA%BF%E6%80%A7%E5%9B%9E%E5%BD%92%E8%A1%A5%E5%85%85.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"Intro to Neural Network"},{"content":"花店橱窗布置 思路 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示前i个花瓶前j个花束的最大美学价值 f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][k],f[i][j])f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][k],f[i][j]) 当然还有另外一种思路(*太强了！！！*)：\n整张表都是向右下方走的，向下走加上数值，向右走无影响 如果向下走代表花束放入花瓶，向右走无影响代表不放入 int f[N][N],mp[N][N]; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=m;j++) f[i][j]=max(f[i-1][j]+mp[i][j],f[i][j-1]); 矩阵取数 思路 因为每次取头和尾，所以一定是一个连续的区间 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示从i取到j的最大得分 $f[i][j]=max(f[i][j-1]+a[j]*2^(i-1+n-j+1+1) \\ , \\ f[i-1][j]+a[i]*2^(i-1+n-j+1+1))$ 指数是轮数，当前数前面有多少个数被取走，就有多少轮，注意一下1的问题 传纸条 思路 f[i][j][k][l]f[i][j][k][l]表示现在去的到了(i,j),回来的到了(k,l)\n一共有四种情况，上上，左左，上左，左上\n保证两条路径不相交if(j1==j2 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i1==i2) continue\nf[i][j][k][l]=max(f[i−1][j][k−1])f[i][j][k][l]=max(f[i−1][j][k−1])\n步数为i+j−1i+j−1\n判断不合法的状态\nif(i1+j1!=i2+j2) continue; if(i1==i2 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; j1==j2 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i1+j1!=2 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i1+j1!=m+n) f[i1][j1][i2][j2]=-0x3f3f3f3f; 当m,n\u0026lt;100m,n\u0026lt;100时，四维数组开不下了，因为i1+j1=i2+j2i1+j1=i2+j2的时候才是合法的，并且三个数都确定时，我们可以直接算出j2j2,直接变成了三维\n免费馅饼 题目 地面长度为L，高度为H，天上掉馅饼\n人在地上每单位时间可以向左或向右移动0~2格，馅饼每单位时间掉落一格\n求最多接到多少馅饼（馅饼有分值）\n思路 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示第i秒到达第j个格子的最大得分 该状态是从哪里转移过来的呢？ 他可以从5个地方转移过来（没有到边界的时候） 运动具有相对性，我们可以把该问题类比成数字三角形，相当于馅饼不动，人每次向上移动一个单位 f[i][j]=ff[i][j]=f 三角蛋糕 思路 像数字三角形一样压缩成正三角形 f[i][j]=min(f[i+1][j],f[i+1][j+1])+1f[i][j]=min(f[i+1][j],f[i+1][j+1])+1 金明的预算方案 思路：分组背包 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示前i组物品重量不超过j的最大价值 一共5种转移方式 f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][j],f[i−1][j−w[i][k]]+v[i][k]),k=1,2,3,4,5f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][j],f[i−1][j−w[i][k]]+v[i][k]),k=1,2,3,4,5,五种情况已经重新配置的前提下 01/完全背包混合 根据物品的类型选择状态转移方程 二维限制的背包 把数组扩展成三维 f[i][j][k]=max(f[i−1][j][k],f[i−1][j−w[i]][k−v[i]]+c[i])f[i][j][k]=max(f[i−1][j][k],f[i−1][j−w[i]][k−v[i]]+c[i]) 面包 题目 有N种面包，每种面包数量无限多，有高度和价值，高度是5的倍数 将面包叠成一个面包塔，高度不得超过T 给定常数k，若一个面包高度\u0026gt;=k，则它下面所有面包都会被压扁 一个面包最多被压扁一次，它的高度变为原来的4/5 求最大的价值\n思路 如果没有面包被压扁，就是一个完全背包问题 如果有大面包，肯定要放到最上面，使得压缩高度尽可能大 枚举最上面是哪一个大面包，然后其余所有面包的高度都变为原来的五分之四，就转化成了一半的完全背包问题 ","date":"January 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-29-%E6%B5%8E%E5%8D%97day3-%E5%9D%90%E6%A0%87%E5%9E%8B%E5%8A%A8%E6%80%81%E8%A7%84%E5%88%92%E5%8F%8A%E8%83%8C%E5%8C%85.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"花店橱窗布置 思路 f[i][j]f[i][j]表示前i个花瓶前j个花束的最大美学价值 f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][k],f[i][j])f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][k],f[i][j]) 当然还有另外一种思路(*太强了！！！*)：","title":"济南Day3 坐标型动态规划及背包"},{"content":"define N 1e5 struct bign { int len; int v[N]; // 赋值 bign=bign bign operator = (char* s) { len=strlen(s); memset(v,0,sizeof(v)); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) v[i]=s[len-i-1]-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;; return *this; } //赋值 bign=int bign operator = (int x) { char s[N]; sprintf(s,\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,x); return *this=s; } // 高精加 bign operator + (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { bign c; memset(c.v,0,sizeof(c.v)); c.len=max(len,b.len); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;c.len;i++) c.v[i]=v[i]+b.v[i]; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;c.len;i++) { c.v[i+1]+=c.v[i]/10; c.v[i]%=10; } if(c.v[c.len]) c.len++; return c; } // 高精乘 bign operator * (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { bign c; memset(c.v,0,sizeof(c.v)); c.len=len+b.len; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) for(int j=0;j\u0026lt;b.len;j++) c.v[i+j]+=v[i]*b.v[j]; for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) { c.v[i+1]=c.v[i]/10; c.v[i]%=10; } while(c.len\u0026gt;1 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; c.v[c.len-1]) c.len--; return c; } // 高精加等于 bign operator += (const bign \u0026amp;b) { return *this+b; } // 比大小 bool operator \u0026lt; (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { if(len\u0026lt;b.len) return 1; if(len\u0026gt;b.len) return 0; for(int i=len-1;i\u0026gt;=0;i--) { if(v[i]\u0026lt;b.v[i]) return 1; if(v[i]\u0026gt;b.v[i]) return 0; } return 0;//两个数相等返回flase } bool operator \u0026gt; (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { return b\u0026lt;*this; } bool operator \u0026lt;= (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { return !(b\u0026gt;*this); } bool operator \u0026gt;= (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { return !(b\u0026lt;*this); } bool operator == (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { return (b\u0026gt;*this)^(b\u0026lt;*this) } }; ","date":"January 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-29-%E9%AB%98%E7%B2%BE%E5%BA%A6%E6%A8%A1%E6%9D%BF.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"define N 1e5 struct bign { int len; int v[N]; // 赋值 bign=bign bign operator = (char* s) { len=strlen(s); memset(v,0,sizeof(v)); for(int i=0;i\u0026lt;len;i++) v[i]=s[len-i-1]-\u0026#39;0\u0026#39;; return *this; } //赋值 bign=int bign operator = (int x) { char s[N]; sprintf(s,\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,x); return *this=s; } // 高精加 bign operator + (const bign \u0026amp;b) const { bign c; memset(c.","title":"高精度模板"},{"content":"二叉苹果树 思路 $dp[u][j表示节点u留下j条边的最大价值，每一次决策只有三种情况：剪左子树，剪右子树，两个都不剪 剪左边：dp[u][j]=dp[rson][j−1]+v[rson]dp[u][j]=dp[rson][j−1]+v[rson]，同理，剪右边：dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j−1]+v[lson]dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j−1]+v[lson] 两边都不剪：dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j]+dp[rson][k−j−2]dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j]+dp[rson][k−j−2] 代码：记忆化搜索 int f[N][N]; bool t[N][N]; int dp(int u,int k) { if(t[u][k]) return f[u][k]; t[u][k]=1; if(!k) return f[u][k]=0; int tmp1=dp(lson[u],k-1)+v[sonl[u]]; int tmp2=dp(rson[u],k-1)+v[sonr[u]]; int tmp3=0; for(int l=0;l\u0026lt;k-2;l++) tmp3=max(tmp3,dp(lson[u],l)+dp(rson[u],k-l-2)); return f[u][k]=max(tmp1,max(tmp2,tmp3+lson[u]+rson[u])); } 先修课 题目 课的先修关系形成一棵树的结构，每门课有一门或者没有先修课。选M门课，能获得的最大学分是多少？\n思路 dp[u][j]dp[u][j]以u为根的子树选j门课 把j-1门课分配给子树，就是一个背包？ 然后我们用f[i][j]f[i][j]表示当前树中，前i棵子树选择j门课的最大学分。这样就能够通过f算出dp[i][j]dp[i][j],相当于树上DP套背包。对于每一个状态dp[i][j]dp[i][j]都需要用f算出学分分配的最佳方案 K-set 题目 在一棵树中选出最多的点，使得这些点中每个点最多与其他点连了k条边\n思路 dp[u][0/1][0/1]dp[u][0/1][0/1]表示以u为父亲，取/不取父亲,取/不取自己的最大值\ndp[u][0][0]dp[u][0][0]：自己和父亲都不取，u的儿子随便取。$f[u][0][0]=size∑i=1max( dp(vi,0,0) , dp(vi,0,1) )f[u][0][0]=∑i=1sizemax( dp(vi,0,0) , dp(vi,0,1) )$\ndp[u][1][0]dp[u][1][0]：父亲要取，u自己不取，u的儿子同样随便取。f[u][1][0]=f[u][0][0]f[u][1][0]=f[u][0][0]\ndp[u][1][1]dp[u][1][1]\n：父亲要取，自己也要取，儿子取k-1条边。\n这时我们就要考虑取哪几条边，也就是哪几个点。\n对于任意一个u的儿子vivi,如果取这个点，那么它的贡献就是dp(vi,1,1)dp(vi,1,1)，如果不取这个点，那么它的贡献就是dp(vi,1,0)dp(vi,1,0)\n因此这个点取或者不取，带来的贡献就是两种情况的差，所以我们只要按两种情况的差从大到小排序就好了。最后选取差值最大的k-1个点就OK了（前提是这k-1个点带来的贡献都是正的，如果有负贡献那么就取不满k-1个点）\ndp[u][0][1]dp[u][0][1]：父亲不取，自己要取，儿子取k条边\n","date":"January 29, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-29-%E6%A0%91%E5%BD%A2dp.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"二叉苹果树 思路 $dp[u][j表示节点u留下j条边的最大价值，每一次决策只有三种情况：剪左子树，剪右子树，两个都不剪 剪左边：dp[u][j]=dp[rson][j−1]+v[rson]dp[u][j]=dp[rson][j−1]+v[rson]，同理，剪右边：dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j−1]+v[lson]dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j−1]+v[lson] 两边都不剪：dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j]+dp[rson][k−j−2]dp[u][j]=dp[lson][j]+dp[rson][k−j−2] 代码：记忆化搜索 int f[N][N]; bool t[N][N]; int dp(int u,int k) { if(t[u][k]) return f[u][k]; t[u][k]=1; if(!","title":"树形DP"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n济南Day1 随记 终于，还是决定出去闯一闯。 不知为何，我似乎是厌倦了学校的生活，每一次上下课的铃声似乎在震颤着我的内心。\n希望能有所收获。\n第一次知道飞机票打起折来居然比高铁票还便宜。\n然后买了早上十一点的飞机票。\n很早就起来了，老爸把我送上机场大巴，我却没想到他买了两张车票。\n到了机场，通过自助值机拿到了登机牌，跟老爸打完招呼就进去安检了。机场里人也很少，很安静，就像细水流淌一样，心间也少了一份激动，更多的是均匀的呼吸，平和的心跳。\n上了飞机，好像是空客A320。我坐在第37排，莫名感到非常拥挤。想试着调节一下座椅，却无奈找不到调节开关。比较尴尬地询问了空姐，才得知紧急通道的前面一排是没有座椅调节功能的……（温馨提示千万不要选紧急通道附近的座位）。也不知道是不是心理作用，反正整个航班都坐的很不舒服。旁边坐着一位大学生姐姐，知道快下降了我们才说话，她十分同情高一悲催成狗的我……\n下了飞机，等大巴。我和大连的一行人一块走，他们的航班3点多才抵达，我就坐在国内到达的椅子上死等。整个济南遥墙机场特别小，就一个航站楼，说实话觉得还没有西安北客站大（当然不不包括飞机滑行面积）最后找大巴还找了很久……突然发现了一个叫做贵宾楼的东西，整个航站楼一半都是贵宾楼……\n到了酒店，我一个人一个房间。在房间里睡了会儿觉，看了一下DP就去吃饭了。\n就这样，期待新的一天。\n","date":"January 28, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-28-%E6%B5%8E%E5%8D%97day1-%E9%9A%8F%E8%AE%B0.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"济南Day1 随记"},{"content":" The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.\n济南Day2 随记 今天是第二天，收获颇丰。\n也不知道什么时候我定了一个6：00的闹钟，基本上响了之后就没怎么睡觉了。早上6：50起床，洗漱之后穿好衣服就去餐厅吃饭。这个酒店的楼梯很玄学，我的房间旁边的小楼梯直达上课的会议室和餐厅后门，感觉像是Minecraft一样，很小的楼梯。\n早上的饭还说的过去，就是没有勺子，喝粥的时候撒了一手。\n然后去教室，我的位置特别好。第一排而且正对着老师。\n周围的同学特别活跃，搞得我也愿意跟老师交流，把自己不成熟的想法说出来。还说对了好多，突然有一种莫名的喜悦感。早上的课干货满满，感觉受益匪浅。很多问题也都是自己思考出来的。\n中午我见到了我的室友，他才初二，上基础班。和他很投的来，也有很多共同话题。他也特别喜欢科技方面的东西，我们聊了挺久的。\n中午睡了大概一个小时然后我们就各奔各自教室了。下午我们讲的是DP，各种DP，虽然不是很难，但是脑子快炸了。但第一次听如此繁杂的东西听得如此开心。\n晚上和室友去了KFC，真的好贵而且没吃饱，但无奈不想吃外卖（好像没什么区别），而且周围也没什么好吃的，只能将就一下了……\n感觉济南真的没有一个省会城市的风度，人特别多，感觉街上特别乱。当然，只是我的主观臆断。\n晚上是答疑和刷题。我就只做了三道题，但是感悟颇深。至少都是自己做出来的。\n今天的笔记还没有写完，就说到这，晚安！\n","date":"January 23, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-23-%E6%B5%8E%E5%8D%97day2-%E9%9A%8F%E8%AE%B0.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"The server\u0026rsquo;s previous technical issues have caused the loss of images and data.","title":"济南Day2 随记"},{"content":"期末考试…… 该来的终究还是来了，欠下的终究是要还的 同时祝大佬们冬令营集训顺利！ ","date":"January 20, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-20-%E6%9C%9F%E6%9C%AB%E8%80%83%E8%AF%95.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"期末考试…… 该来的终究还是来了，欠下的终究是要还的 同时祝大佬们冬令营集训顺利！ ","title":"期末考试......"},{"content":"基本公式： 要取得[a,b)的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a))+ a; 要取得[a,b]的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a+1))+ a; 要取得(a,b]的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a))+ a + 1; 通用公式:a + rand() % n；其中的a是起始值，n是整数的范围。 要取得a到b之间的随机整数，另一种表示：a + (int)b * rand() / (RAND_MAX + 1)。 要取得0～1之间的浮点数，可以使用rand() / double(RAND_MAX)。\n","date":"January 15, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-15-%E9%9A%8F%E6%9C%BA%E6%95%B0%E5%9F%BA%E6%9C%AC%E4%BD%BF%E7%94%A8%E6%96%B9%E6%B3%95.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"基本公式： 要取得[a,b)的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a))+ a; 要取得[a,b]的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a+1))+ a; 要取得(a,b]的随机整数，使用(rand() % (b-a))+ a + 1; 通用公式:a + rand() % n；其中的a是起始值，n是整数的范围。 要取得a到b之间的随机整数，另一种表示：a + (int)b * rand() / (RAND_MAX + 1)。 要取得0～1之间的浮点数，可以使用rand() / double(RAND_MAX)。","title":"随机数基本使用方法"},{"content":"这是我到目前为止写过最长的代码之一……\n题意 4*4的棋盘，一共有三种属性：白棋，黑棋，空格（有且仅有两个），每一次可以移动一颗棋子，黑白棋交替进行，只能移到空格的地方。求达成四子连棋局面（横竖斜都算）所需的最小步数\n分析 广搜，和八数码问题差不多，但是更繁琐了。 黑白棋交替进行，那么我们需要在搜索的时候除了当前地图和步数还需要保存当前该哪一方行棋 广搜要搜两遍，分别是黑棋先走或白棋先走 每一次需要考虑两个空格，所以从两个当前点搜状态 遇到的坑 很多都是重复的代码，只要细心就好了，但有一个*最坑的……*\n黑棋先走和白棋先走走到的棋局相同的情况也是两种情况，不能判重删去！！！ ","date":"January 11, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-11-%E5%9B%9B%E5%AD%97%E8%BF%9E%E6%A3%8B.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"这是我到目前为止写过最长的代码之一……","title":"四子连棋"},{"content":"STL C++ STL 之所以得到广泛的赞誉，也被很多人使用，不只是提供了像vector, string, list等方便的容器，更重要的是STL封装了许多复杂的数据结构算法和大量常用数据结构操作。vector封装数组，list封装了链表，map和set封装了二叉树等，在封装这些数据结构的时候，STL按照程序员的使用习惯，以成员函数方式提供的常用操作，如：插入、排序、删除、查找等。让用户在STL使用过程中，并不会感到陌生。\n迭代器 set\u0026lt;int\u0026gt;::iterator it_set//一个set\u0026lt;int\u0026gt;类型的迭代器 map\u0026lt;string,int\u0026gt;::iterator it_map//一个map\u0026lt;string,int\u0026gt;类型的迭代器 SET set的各成员函数列表 begin()–返回指向第一个元素的迭代器 clear()–清除所有元素 count()–返回某个值元素的个数 empty()–如果集合为空，返回true end()–返回指向最后一个元素的迭代器 equal_range()–返回集合中与给定值相等的上下限的两个迭代器 erase()–删除集合中的元素 find()–返回一个指向被查找到元素的迭代器 get_allocator()–返回集合的分配器 insert()–在集合中插入元素 lower_bound()–返回指向大于（或等于）某值的第一个元素的迭代器 key_comp()–返回一个用于元素间值比较的函数 max_size()–返回集合能容纳的元素的最大限值 rbegin()–返回指向集合中最后一个元素的反向迭代器 rend()–返回指向集合中第一个元素的反向迭代器 size()–集合中元素的数目 swap()–交换两个集合变量 upper_bound()–返回大于某个值元素的迭代器 value_comp()–返回一个用于比较元素间的值的函数 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;set\u0026gt; using namespace std; set\u0026lt;int\u0026gt; s; set\u0026lt;int\u0026gt;::iterator it_set; int main() { int n; scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n); while(n--) { int tmp; scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;tmp); s.insert(tmp); } for(it_set=s.begin();it_set!=s.end();it_set++) { printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,*it_set); } return 0; } 链接 容器set和multiset ","date":"January 11, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-11-stl.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"STL C++ STL 之所以得到广泛的赞誉，也被很多人使用，不只是提供了像vector, string, list等方便的容器，更重要的是STL封装了许多复杂的数据结构算法和大量常用数据结构操作。vector封装数组，list封装了链表，map和set封装了二叉树等，在封装这些数据结构的时候，STL按照程序员的使用习惯，以成员函数方式提供的常用操作，如：插入、排序、删除、查找等。让用户在STL使用过程中，并不会感到陌生。","title":"STL"},{"content":"P1284三角形牧场 题意 现在有n段木棍，全部使用组成三角形的三条边，使三角形的面积最大\n分析 首先看数据范围，边长最大为40*40/3，并且因为要使用所有的木棍，所以只要两条边确定就可以知道第三条边的确定长度。因此我们可以设状态f[i][j]表示三角形的两条边分别是i，j的情况是否成立\nf[i][j]=f[i−a[k]][j] || f[i][j−a[k]] || f[i][j]f[i][j]=f[i−a[k]][j] || f[i][j−a[k]] || f[i][j]，相当于01背包，就不解释了……\n定义初始状态f[0][0]=1f[0][0]=1\n三条边都知道了，如何求面积呢？这里我们需要用到海伦公式\nS=√p(p−a)(p−b)(p−c)S=p(p−a)(p−b)(p−c)，p=12(a+b+c)p=12(a+b+c)\n遇到的坑 好像没有什么\nP1929 迷之阶梯 真的好坑，做了一下午……\n题意 登上阶梯必须要按照它要求的方法， 否则就无法登上阶梯。它要求的方法有以下三个限制：\n如果下一步阶梯的高度只比当前阶梯高 1，则可以直接登上。 除了第一步阶梯外，都可以从当前阶梯退到前一步阶梯。 当你连续退下 k 后，你可以一次跳上不超过当前阶梯高度 2^{k}2k的阶梯。比如说你现 在位于第 j 步阶梯，并且是从第 j+k 步阶梯退下来的，那么你可以跳到高度不超过当前阶 梯高度+2^{k}2k的任何一步阶梯。跳跃这一次只算一次移动。 开始时我们在第一步阶梯，由于时间紧迫，我们需要用最少的移动次数登上迷之阶梯。 请你计算出最少的移动步数。\n分析 定义状态为f[i]表示到第i个阶梯的最小步数 由2可以直接得出if(h[i]==h[i-1]+1) f[i]=f[i-1]+1 遇到的坑 if(f[n]\u0026gt;=0x3f3f3f3f) f[n]=-1;在状态转移的过程中有可能比初始值更大，所以是大于等于 ","date":"January 5, 2019","permalink":"/posts/2019-01-05-%E4%B8%89%E8%A7%92%E5%BD%A2%E7%89%A7%E5%9C%BA.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"P1284三角形牧场 题意 现在有n段木棍，全部使用组成三角形的三条边，使三角形的面积最大","title":"三角形牧场"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/tags/algorithm/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"algorithm"},{"content":"P1970 花匠 分析 第一次很容易就能想到转移方程：\nif(a[i]\u0026gt;a[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026gt;a[i-1]) f[i]=f[i-1]+1; else if(a[i]\u0026lt;a[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026lt;a[i-1]) f[i]=f[i-1]+1; 但是这样做有一个很大的问题，无法确定最后一个状态的转移是否合法。\n然后我就想找到最后一个状态是从哪里转移过来的，最后再额外判断一遍。虽然有点不像动态规划，只要用last1，last2两个变量储存倒数第二个和第三个留下的点，但还是WA了2个点。\n原因好像是我丢掉了一些状态：我默认了只要这棵花能选就选，不满足无后效性\n动态规划 正解：一维无法解决问题，那么就升一维。\n定义状态为f[i][j]表示第i个花处在上升或下降序列中能选的最多的花数\n状态转移方程为\nif(a[i]\u0026lt;a[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026lt;a[i-1]) f[i][0]=f[i-1][1]+1; else f[i][0]=f[i-1][0]; if(a[i]\u0026gt;a[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026gt;a[i-1]) f[i][1]=f[i-1][0]+1; else f[i][1]=f[i-1][1]; 贪心 *为了方便我们设当前的花为A，下一盆花为B*\n第一盆花肯定要选，如果不选的话第二盆就成了第一盆，花的总数就会减少，一定不会比选第一盆花更优 如果B比A还高，那么一定会选择B，因为落差的区间变大了，能够容纳的合法的花也变多了；同理，如果B比A还小，那么一定会选择B 通过以上两个判断不停地找波峰和波谷，记录答案就可以了 P1020 导弹拦截 *非常恶心的一道题，我已经被搞晕了*\n分析 第一问就是求最长不上升子序列，想象有一个栈，如果当前数小于等于栈顶的数，则直接入栈；否则二分查找栈内第一个大于等于当前数的数并替换它，因为与当前数相等的数是有贡献的 第二问就是求最长上升子序列，我不会证明，只能大概的胡诌，因为相当于我只关心子序列的长度，而只要有一个高度大于当前长度，就必须去新建一个序列，有点类似于木桶原理…… 遇到的坑 最长不下降子序列 等价于 倒序的最长不上升子序列 最长下降子序列 等价于 倒序的最长上升子序列 lower_bound 二分查找第一个大于等于基准数的数（涵盖的范围更广） upper_bound 二分查找第一个大于基准数的数 P1103 书本整理 *很有感触的一道题*\n分析 可以抽象为：给定一串数列，首先对数列进行排序，**然后从数列中删除K个数使得整个数列每相邻两个数的差的绝对值的和最小，**输出最小的和，即最小不整齐度。好拗口\nf[i][j]表示长度为j的数列，数列最后一个的位置标号为j\n假设当前状态数列长度为j，现在以第i位为数列的最后一个，即最后一个肯定留下的最小不整齐度。因为这一位肯定要保留，所以状态肯定是从j-1转移过来的。其次我们就要枚举数列长度为j-1时，数列最后一个保留的数到底是多少，由此我们可以计算出应该增加的不整齐度\n转移方程：\nf[i][j]=min(f[t][j-1]+abs(a[i]-a[t]),f[i][j]);//最后一个保留a[i],数列长度为j的最小不整洁度 接下来考虑边界问题\nj\u0026lt;=i 序列里的数肯定不会超过所有当前的数 t\u0026gt;=j-1 由上式同理可以得出，状态中的第一维度肯定大于等于第二维度 t\u0026lt;i 数列里的最后一个数肯定不可能达到现在及以后的数 j\u0026lt;=n-K 由题意可得…… 分析最清晰的一回\n遇到的坑 **f[n][n-k]并不是最终答案！！！**只要状态里最后一个位置编号大于n-K，并且序列里有n-K个数，就有可能成为答案，所以我们要扫一遍找到最终答案 赋初值！！！ 因为我们状态转移选择的是最小值，最开始所有状态都是0，无论怎么转移都是0。所以我们把所有初值赋值为无穷大？显然不可行。我们可以每当需要转移该状态时，在确定该状态一定会被改变的前提下提前赋值为无穷大**** 真的都是很深很深的坑 AC代码 //与前文所使用的变量名有所不同 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstring\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;algorithm\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cmath\u0026gt; using namespace std; const int N=110; struct ty { int h,w; }; ty b[N]; int n,K,f[N][N];//是否保留 bool operator \u0026lt; (const ty \u0026amp;a,const ty \u0026amp;b) { return a.h\u0026lt;b.h; } int main() { scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n,\u0026amp;K); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;b[i].h,\u0026amp;b[i].w); K=n-K; sort(b+1,b+n+1); //第i个数保留j个的最小整齐度,序列的最后一个数序号为i for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) { for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=K\u0026amp;\u0026amp;j\u0026lt;=i;j++) { if(j==1) continue; f[i][j]=0x3f3f3f3f; for(int t=j-1;t\u0026lt;i;t++) { f[i][j]=min(f[t][j-1]+abs(b[i].w-b[t].w),f[i][j]); } //\tprintf(\u0026#34;f[%d][%d]=%d\\n\u0026#34;,i,j,f[i][j]); } } int ans=0x3f3f3f3f; for(int i=K;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) ans=min(ans,f[i][K]); printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } ","date":"December 31, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-31-%E5%8A%A8%E6%80%81%E8%A7%84%E5%88%92%E4%B9%A0%E9%A2%982.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"P1970 花匠 分析 第一次很容易就能想到转移方程：","title":"动态规划习题2"},{"content":"刷新 2018年，终是不平凡的一年。 身处在新旧交替的此刻，脑海里跃现着2018年的点点滴滴，汗水与泪水、希望与失望，成功与失败……仿佛都没有那么重要了，重要的是此刻，经历时间的冒险，我终于来到了这里，来到了2019年的启幕。\n也许，我还是中考彻夜未眠的我，却也一笔一划地书写出了青春最美的篇章；也许，我还是电脑前苦思冥想的我，却一字一字敲击出了梦想坚强的力量；也许，我还是初次坐在高中教室里的我，满是对未来的憧憬。时间，总是动人的力量，一切仿佛都在上一秒刚刚发生，另一切却又像是在未知的下一秒即将发生。\n**征程总是在路上，希望总是在远方。**犹记得备战中考的日子，犹记得与同学之间相互激励，相互进步的每一天。当记忆被时间模糊，历久弥新的是这美好的情谊，我相信，对我而言，这是一笔珍贵的财富，不再的财富。而如今，向往与憧憬变为了现实，我来到了这里，来到了高新一中。迎着改革开放四十周年的春风，我也踏上了新的征程，迎来了新的挑战。\n**热爱我的热爱。**中考后的第二天，我来到了这里，结识了信息学竞赛的学长们，在教练的指导下开始了新的学习。计算机科学，像是一座冰山缓缓突破海平面，从视野里一个点到覆盖了整个视野，有如此多的新知等待我去探索，此刻，心潮澎湃。我的热爱，能够更深地热爱。我坚信，这份热爱终将成为梦想的锋芒。\n道阻且长，行则将至。茫然，始终伴随着我；舍得，总是让我无措。我依旧在努力寻找那个最好的自己，在时间的平衡木上找到最佳的那一点，在情绪的池沼里小心前行，在思维的隧洞中向深处继续挖掘。需要去做的，还有很多很多，奔跑不能停止，生活不止眼前的苟且，还有诗和远方。\n任何组织和个人，达到某个临界点时，都需要自我刷新。拥抱同理心，培养‘无所不学’的求知欲，以及建立成长型思维是拥抱智能时代自我刷新的三个重要步骤”。\n这是我的偶像，微软CEO萨提亚·纳德拉在《刷新》一书中所提到的。\n**刷新，并不意味着推翻重来，而是有目的、有针对性地调整。**2018年，微软公司通过“刷新”，超越苹果成为了全球市值最高的公司。2019年，更是我需要刷新的一年。\n在这里，刷新态度，刷新认知，刷新属于我的未来。\n李昊锦 2018年12月31日\n","date":"December 31, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-31-%E6%88%91%E7%9A%842018.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"刷新 2018年，终是不平凡的一年。 身处在新旧交替的此刻，脑海里跃现着2018年的点点滴滴，汗水与泪水、希望与失望，成功与失败……仿佛都没有那么重要了，重要的是此刻，经历时间的冒险，我终于来到了这里，来到了2019年的启幕。","title":"我的2018"},{"content":"P1429 平面最近点对（加强版） 题目 题目描述 给定平面上n个点，找出其中的一对点的距离，使得在这n个点的所有点对中，该距离为所有点对中最小的\n输入输出格式 输入格式： 第一行：n；2≤n≤200000\n接下来n行：每行两个实数：x y，表示一个点的行坐标和列坐标，中间用一个空格隔开。\n输出格式： 仅一行，一个实数，表示最短距离，精确到小数点后面4位。\n输入输出样例 输入样例#1： 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 输出样例#1： 1.0000\n思路 首先考虑暴力，枚举所有点对，复杂度为O(N^2)\n然后就是正解：\n分治算法\n每一次把平面分成两个部分，找出左边的最近点对，右边的最近点对以及穿越分割线的最近点对。 在求穿越分割线的最近点对时，用左右已经算出的最小值作为参考，一旦大于就停止搜索 ","date":"December 31, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-31-p1429-%E5%B9%B3%E9%9D%A2%E6%9C%80%E8%BF%91%E7%82%B9%E5%AF%B9%E5%8A%A0%E5%BC%BA%E7%89%88.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"P1429 平面最近点对（加强版） 题目 题目描述 给定平面上n个点，找出其中的一对点的距离，使得在这n个点的所有点对中，该距离为所有点对中最小的","title":"P1429 平面最近点对（加强版）"},{"content":"动态规划2-背包DP 装箱问题 有一个箱子容量为V（正整数，0＜＝V＜＝20000），同时有n个物品（0＜n＜＝30），每个物品有一个体积（正整数）。 要求n个物品中，任取若干个装入箱内，使箱子的剩余空间为最小。 输入描述：一个整数v，表示箱子容量；一个整数n，表示有n个物品；接下来n个整数，分别表示这n 个物品的各自体积 输出描述：一个整数，表示箱子剩余空间。 样例输入: 24 6 ​ 8 3 12 7 9 7 样例输出：0\n状态：f[i][j]表示前i个物品能否装满j的体积\nfor(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=v;j++) f[i][j]=f[i-1][j] || f[i-1][j-v[i]]; for(int i=v;i\u0026gt;0;i++) if(f[n][i]) printf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,v-i); 优化 01滚动 f[i][j]中每一次的状态转移只与上一行有关系，所以只需要一个2层的数组，可以用\u0026amp;1实现\n就地滚动 每一次都会由左边的值转移到现在，所以每一次只要将循环从右往左就可以了\n01背包 有N件物品和一个容量为V的背包。第i件物品的费用是c[i]，价值是w[i]。求解将哪些物品装入背包可使价值总和最大。\n##方法1：动态规划 状态：还是一样，每一个背包只有选或者不选两种决策，这道题多了一个条件，相当于状态多了一个维度 转移方程：f[i][j][k]=f[i-1][j][k]||f[i-1][j-v[i]][k-c[i]] *i维度可以01滚动*\n","date":"December 15, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-15-%E5%8A%A8%E6%80%81%E8%A7%84%E5%88%922-%E8%83%8C%E5%8C%85dp.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"动态规划2-背包DP 装箱问题 有一个箱子容量为V（正整数，0＜＝V＜＝20000），同时有n个物品（0＜n＜＝30），每个物品有一个体积（正整数）。 要求n个物品中，任取若干个装入箱内，使箱子的剩余空间为最小。 输入描述：一个整数v，表示箱子容量；一个整数n，表示有n个物品；接下来n个整数，分别表示这n 个物品的各自体积 输出描述：一个整数，表示箱子剩余空间。 样例输入: 24 6 ​ 8 3 12 7 9 7 样例输出：0","title":"动态规划2-背包DP"},{"content":"笔记 最优子结构：子结构最优，全局一定最优 无后效性：各个决策部分单独存在，不会相互影响\n确定状态 维度从低往高试 确定转移方程 每一个状态的决策 初始值 边界问题 是否可以降低维度或其他优化 最大子串和 题意：给你一个有正有负的序列，求一个=子串（连续的一段），使其和最大！ 样例输入： -5 6 -1 5 4 -7 样例输出： 14\n状态：f[i]表示前i个数的最大子串和，每个状态只有两种决策：1. 与前面构成一个子串 2. 单独成为一个子串的开头 转移方程: f[i]=max(f[i−1]+a[i],a[i])f[i]=max(f[i−1]+a[i],a[i])\n不相交的两个子串的最大和 给你一个有正有负的序列，求两个不重叠的子串，使其和最大！\n方法一 两个不重叠的子串中间一定有一个分界点，我们可以枚举这个分界点，分别求出这个点左边的最大子串和以及右边的最大子串和\n方法二 定义状态f[i][j]为前i个数组成了j个子串的最大值，当前状态下有两种选择，一种是与前面组成子串，一种是单独成为一个子串，但是需要枚举这个数前面的串的结尾在哪里 状态转移方程为f[i][j]=max(f[i−1][j]+a[i],f[k][j−1]+a[i],0\u0026lt;k\u0026lt;if[i][j]=max(f[i−1][j]+a[i],f[k][j−1]+a[i],0\u0026lt;k\u0026lt;i​ 优化：可以用前缀和维护k维度，算出前k个数的最大和\n最大子矩形 在一个矩阵中找到一个子矩阵，该子矩阵和最大！！输出最大和即可。\n从暴力的角度考虑，这道题需要枚举矩形的两个顶点，也就是O(n^4) 我们可以只枚举两个顶点的行坐标，即找到这个矩形的高度所在的位置，然后把每一列的数之和求出来当做一个数，可以提前求出每一列前缀和，也就转化成了求最大子串和。\n最长公共子序列 给定两个序列X和Y，当另一序列Z既是X的子序列又是Y的子序列时，称Z是序列X和Y的公共子序列。 最长公共子序列:公共子序列中长度最长的子序列。 给定两个序列X={x1,x2,…,xm}和Y={y1,y2,…, yn}，找出X和Y的一个最长公共子序列。\n状态：f[i][j]表示X的前i位与Y的前j位最长公共子序列的长度 转移方程：\nfor(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=m;i++) for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=n;j++) { if(X[i]==Y[j]) f[i][j]=f[i-1][j-1]+1; else f[i][j]=max(f[i-1][j],f[i][j-1]); } 回文词 回文词是一种对称的字符串——也就是说，一个回文词，从左到右读和从右到左读得到的结果是一样的。任意给定一个字符串，通过插入若干字符，都可以变成一个回文词。你的任务是写一个程序，求出将给定字符串变成回文词所需插入的最少字符数。比如字符串“Ab3bd”，在插入两个字符后可以变成一个回文词（“dAb3bAd”或“Adb3bdA”）。然而，插入两个以下的字符无法使它变成一个回文词。 给出一个字符串求出使其变为回文串需要插入的最少字符数。\n思路：需要添加的字符的长度为原字符串的总长度减去现有的回文串长度，所以只要求出原字符串的回文串的长度就可以解决了 回文串的定义是正串与反串一样，那么正串与反串的最长公共子序列长度就是回文串的长度 *为什么不是最长公共子串长度？* 在添加字符的时候可以在任意位置插入，所以不必要求连续。所以如果只能从左右两边加入，那么就是最长公共子串长度\n乘积最大 设有一个长度为N的数字串，要求选手使用K个乘号将它分成K+1个部分，找出一种分法，使得这K+1个部分的乘积能够为最大。 如：有一个数字串：312， 当N=3，K=1时会有以下两种分法：\u000b1） 312=36\u000b2） 312=62 这时，符合题目要求的结果是：31*2=62\n状态：f[i][j]表示前i位使用k个乘号的最大乘积 决策：\n这个数与前面的数组成更大的数，需要枚举这个数的起点 单独成为一个新数 *在算乘积的时候可以先算出前缀‘乘’* 转移方程:\nfor(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) muti[i]*=muti[i-1]*a[i]; muti[0]=1; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) for(int j=1;j\u0026lt;=k;j++) { f[i][j]=f[i-1][j-1]*a[i]; for(int k=1;k\u0026lt;i;k++) f[i][j]=f[k][j-1]*(muti[i]/muti[k-1]); } ","date":"December 15, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-15-%E5%8A%A8%E6%80%81%E8%A7%84%E5%88%921.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"笔记 最优子结构：子结构最优，全局一定最优 无后效性：各个决策部分单独存在，不会相互影响","title":"动态规划1"},{"content":"终于有一次能在考场上打出正解的模拟赛\n连线游戏 题目 连线游戏（lines.cpp） 文件输入输出 时间限制：1s 空间限制：256M\n【题目描述】 Farmer John最近发明了一个游戏，来考验自命不凡的贝茜。游戏开始的时候，FJ会给贝茜一块画着N (2 \u0026lt;= N \u0026lt;= 200)个不重合的点的木板，其中第i个点的横、纵坐标分别为X_i和Y_i (-1,000 \u0026lt;= X_i \u0026lt;=1,000； -1,000 \u0026lt;= Y_i \u0026lt;= 1,000)。 贝茜可以选两个点画一条过它们的直线，当且仅当平面上不存在与画出直线平行的直线。游戏结束时贝茜的得分，就是她画出的直线的总条数。为了在游戏中胜出，贝茜找到了你，希望你帮她计算一下最大可能得分。\n【输入格式】 第1行: 输入1个正整数：N 第2..N+1行: 第i+1行用2个用空格隔开的整数X_i、Y_i，描述了点i的坐标\n【输入样例】(lines.in): 4 -1 1 -2 0 0 0 1 1\n【输出格式】 第1行: 输出1个整数，表示贝茜的最大得分，即她能画出的互不平行的直线数\n【输出样例】 (lines.out): 4\n【输出说明】\n贝茜能画出以下4种斜率的直线：-1，0，1/3以及1。\n思路 枚举两两构成直线的k值，如果k值不存在，则ans++。 遇到的坑 要考虑精度问题，考试的时候写了1e-5，结果炸了，改成1e-7就对了，甚至不加精度判断都能AC 特判分母为0的情况，本来以为Inf是无限大，所有Inf表示的都是一个意思，但实际炸了…… ###AC代码 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;algorithm\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstring\u0026gt; using namespace std; const int N=210; int x[N],y[N],n; double ans[N*N]; int main() {\tfreopen(\u0026#34;lines.in\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;r\u0026#34;,stdin); freopen(\u0026#34;lines.out\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;,stdout); scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;x[i],\u0026amp;y[i]); int cnt=0; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) for(int j=i+1;j\u0026lt;=n;j++) { double sta; if(x[i]-x[j]==0) sta=0x3f3f3f3f; else sta=1.0*(y[i]-y[j])/(x[i]-x[j]); bool flag=1; for(int k=1;k\u0026lt;=cnt;k++) { if(ans[k]-sta\u0026lt;=1e-10 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; ans[k]-sta\u0026gt;=-1e-10) { flag=0; break;\t} } if(flag) ans[++cnt]=sta;//printf(\u0026#34;%lf\\n\u0026#34;,sta); } printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,cnt); return 0; } 独木桥 题目 【问题描述】 战争已经进入到紧要时刻。你是运输小队长，正在率领运输部队向前线运送物资。运输任务像做题一样无聊。你希望找些刺激，于是命令你的士兵们到前方的一座独木桥上欣赏风景，而你留在桥下欣赏士兵们。士兵们十分愤怒，因为这座独木桥十分狭窄，只能容纳一个人通过。假如有两个人相向而行在桥上相遇，那么他们两人将无法绕过对方，只能由一个人回头下桥，让另一个人先通过。但是，可以有多个人同时呆在同一个位置。 突然，你收到从指挥部发来的信息，敌军的轰炸机正朝着你所在的独木桥飞来！为了安全，你的部队必须撤下独木桥。独木桥的长度为L，士兵们只能呆在坐标为整数的位置，所有士兵的速度都为1，当一个士兵某一时刻来到了坐标为0或L+1的位置时，他就离开了独木桥。 每个士兵都有一个初始面对的方向，他们会以匀速朝着这个方向行走，中途不会自己改变方向。但是，如果两个士兵面对面相遇，他们无法彼此通过对方，于是就分别转身，继续行走。转身不需要任何时间。 由于先前的愤怒，你已不能控制你的士兵。甚至，你连每个士兵初始面对的方向都不知道。因此，你想要知道你的部队最少需要多少时间就可能全部撤离独木桥。另外，总部也在安排阻拦敌人的进攻，因此你还需要知道你的部队最多需要多少时间才能全部撤离独木桥。\n【输入文件】 第一行：一个整数L，表示独木桥的长度。桥上的坐标为1..L 第二行：一个整数N，表示初始时留在桥上士兵的数目。 第三行：有N个整数，分别表示每个士兵的初始坐标。初始时，没有两个士兵在同一坐标。\n【输出文件】只有一行，输出两个整数，分别表示部队撤离独木桥的最小时间和最大时间。两个整数用一个空格分开。\n【样例输入】 4 2 1 3\n【样例输出】 2 4\n【数据规模及约定】 N≤L≤1000\n思路 两个人遇见并分别掉头与两个人继续往前走是等价的，因为人与人之间不存在差异。\n每个士兵只有两种选择，向左或向右\n最大值就是每个士兵的最长选择的集合中的最大值\n最小值就是每个士兵的最短选择的集合中的最大值\n遇到的坑 最外一层都是max，满足木桶原理 AC代码 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;algorithm\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstring\u0026gt; using namespace std; int l,n,ans1,ans2;//max,min int main() { freopen(\u0026#34;bridge.in\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;r\u0026#34;,stdin); freopen(\u0026#34;bridge.out\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;,stdout); scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;l,\u0026amp;n); while(n--) { int x; scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;x); ans1=max(ans1,min(x,l-x+1));//min ans2=max(ans2,max(x,l-x+1));//max } printf(\u0026#34;%d %d\\n\u0026#34;,ans1,ans2); return 0; } 俄罗斯方块 最水的一道题，直接模拟，分七种情况，细心一点就好了\nAC代码 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;algorithm\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstring\u0026gt; using namespace std; const int N=110; int mp[N],c,p,ans; int main() { freopen(\u0026#34;game.in\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;r\u0026#34;,stdin); freopen(\u0026#34;game.out\u0026#34;,\u0026#34;w\u0026#34;,stdout); scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;c,\u0026amp;p); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c;i++) scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;mp[i]); if(p==1) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-3;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+2]==mp[i+3]) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,c+ans); return 0; } if(p==2) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==3) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]-1) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+1) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==4) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+1 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]-1) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==5) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]-1) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+1) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+1 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i]==mp[i+2]) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==6) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]-1 \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]+2) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } if(p==7) { for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-2;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1] \u0026amp;\u0026amp; mp[i+1]==mp[i+2]+1) ans++; for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=c-1;i++) if(mp[i]==mp[i+1]-2) ans++; printf(\u0026#34;%d\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } return 0; } /* 5 7 2 0 3 1 2 */ ","date":"December 8, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-08%E6%A8%A1%E6%8B%9F%E8%B5%9B.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"终于有一次能在考场上打出正解的模拟赛","title":"2018/12/8模拟赛"},{"content":"题面 相传在古印度圣庙中，有一种被称为汉诺塔(Hanoi)的游戏。该游戏是在一块铜板装置上，有三根杆(编号A、B、C)，在A杆自下而上、由大到小按顺序放置64个金盘(如下图)。游戏的目标：把A杆上的金盘全部移到C杆上，并仍保持原有顺序叠好。操作规则：每次只能移动一个盘子，并且在移动过程中三根杆上都始终保持大盘在下，小盘在上，操作过程中盘子可以置于A、B、C任一杆上。\n自己汉诺塔问题晕了很久，但搜索写多了至少也有一些通悟\n不妨假设： 当只有\n1个盘子 时\n把盘子从A直接移到C 当只有\n2个盘子 时\n将上面的盘子从A移动到B 将下面的盘子从A移动到C 将B上的盘子从B移动到C 当有\n3个盘子 时\n将上面的盘子从A移动到C 将中间的盘子从A移动到B 将C上的盘子从C移动到B 将下面的盘子从A移动到C 将B上面的盘子从B移到A 将B上的盘子从B移到C 将A上的盘子从A移到C 可以发现当有3个盘子时，中间就会转化成2个盘子的情况，2个盘子最后就会转化成1个盘子的情况，显然可采用递归的方法\n思路 把n-1个盘子移到B，再把最下面的盘子移到C，再把B上的n-1个盘子移到C\n#include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; using namespace std; int ans,n; void dfs(int x,int a,int b,int c)// num from trans end { if(x==1) { printf(\u0026#34;move from %d to %d\\n\u0026#34;,a,c); ans++; return; } dfs(x-1,a,c,b); printf(\u0026#34;move from %d to %d\\n\u0026#34;,a,c); ans++; dfs(x-1,b,a,c); } int main() { scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n); dfs(n,1,2,3); printf(\u0026#34;need %d steps\\n\u0026#34;,ans); return 0; } 自己遇到的坑 a,b,c三个柱子没有搞清楚，递归函数里到底四个参数分别代表什么要搞清楚 其他一些…… f[n]=f[n-1]*2+1\n本次的次数就等于把n-1个盘子移动了两回，加上剩下的最大的盘子移动的一次\n","date":"December 6, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-06-tower-of-hanoi-problem.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"题面 相传在古印度圣庙中，有一种被称为汉诺塔(Hanoi)的游戏。该游戏是在一块铜板装置上，有三根杆(编号A、B、C)，在A杆自下而上、由大到小按顺序放置64个金盘(如下图)。游戏的目标：把A杆上的金盘全部移到C杆上，并仍保持原有顺序叠好。操作规则：每次只能移动一个盘子，并且在移动过程中三根杆上都始终保持大盘在下，小盘在上，操作过程中盘子可以置于A、B、C任一杆上。","title":"汉诺塔问题"},{"content":"思路：单调队列 以求最小值为例 在读取每一个数 ai 的过程中，判断队尾的数是否大于ai,如果大于则证明队尾的数已经没有意义了，因为*它已经不可能成为现在及以后所有窗口内的最小值*，不妨弹出，重复以上操作，直到ai小于队尾的数，再把ai放到队尾 当现在的长度已经达到窗口的长度时，每一次都会输出最小值，因为队列是单调递减的，第一个数一定是现在窗口内最小的数，直接输出 在队尾添加的过程中，*要始终保证队列里的数都在窗口内*，当区间长度大于窗口长度时，要从队首弹出 自己遇到的坑 *队列内存储的是这个数的位置，不是这个数的大小*，大小通过数组类似映射表示\n*要考虑好整个过程的先后顺序*\n先确保队列内的数都在范围内 把所有比ai小的队尾数依次弹出 将ai入队 如果达到滑动窗口范围，输出值 *两个数的编号相减加1代表该闭区间的长度*\n当算完最小值时队列不一定是空的，要先清空队列\nC++ STL 双端队列 deque q.push_back: 从后端加入 q.pop_back: 从后端弹出 从前端就是front q.clear: 清空队列 q.size(): 读取队列的长度，但是好像类型不是int，只能用来判断数组是否为空\nAC代码 #include \u0026lt;iostream\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;cstdio\u0026gt; #include \u0026lt;queue\u0026gt; using namespace std; const int N=1e6+5; int a[N]; deque\u0026lt;int\u0026gt; q; int main() { int n,k; scanf(\u0026#34;%d%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;n,\u0026amp;k); for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) scanf(\u0026#34;%d\u0026#34;,\u0026amp;a[i]); //\tq.push_back(1); //minn for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) { if(q.size() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i-k\u0026gt;=q.front()) q.pop_front(); while(q.size() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026lt;=a[q.back()]) q.pop_back(); q.push_back(i); if(i\u0026gt;=k) printf(\u0026#34;%d \u0026#34;,a[q.front()]); } //\treturn 0; printf(\u0026#34;\\n\u0026#34;); q.clear(); //\tq.push_back(1); //maxn for(int i=1;i\u0026lt;=n;i++) { if(q.size() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; i-k\u0026gt;=q.front()) q.pop_front(); while(q.size() \u0026amp;\u0026amp; a[i]\u0026gt;=a[q.back()]) q.pop_back(); q.push_back(i); if(i\u0026gt;=k) printf(\u0026#34;%d \u0026#34;,a[q.front()]); } return 0; } ","date":"December 6, 2018","permalink":"/posts/2018-12-06-%E6%BB%91%E5%8A%A8%E7%AA%97%E5%8F%A3.md/","section":"Posts","summary":"思路：单调队列 以求最小值为例 在读取每一个数 ai 的过程中，判断队尾的数是否大于ai,如果大于则证明队尾的数已经没有意义了，因为*它已经不可能成为现在及以后所有窗口内的最小值*，不妨弹出，重复以上操作，直到ai小于队尾的数，再把ai放到队尾 当现在的长度已经达到窗口的长度时，每一次都会输出最小值，因为队列是单调递减的，第一个数一定是现在窗口内最小的数，直接输出 在队尾添加的过程中，*要始终保证队列里的数都在窗口内*，当区间长度大于窗口长度时，要从队首弹出 自己遇到的坑 *队列内存储的是这个数的位置，不是这个数的大小*，大小通过数组类似映射表示","title":"滑动窗口"},{"content":"A Duke student double-majoring in Computer Science and Political Science\nAn easily excited and highly passionate developer who is debugging all the time\nAn unskilled hiker who dreams of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail\nA dreadfully bad karting driver obsessed with Formula 1\nA non-country boy in love with Take Me Home, Country Roads\n","date":"January 1, 0001","permalink":"/about/","section":"Haojin's Blog","summary":"A Duke student double-majoring in Computer Science and Political Science","title":"About"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"/archives/","section":"Archives","summary":"","title":"Archives"},{"content":"","date":"January 1, 0001","permalink":"/friends/","section":"Haojin's Blog","summary":"","title":"Friends"},{"content":"Having been born and raised in China, I had no exposure to religion at all, yet the concept of God was still present in my life through people\u0026rsquo;s words and actions. I believe that when we use common Chinese idioms such as \u0026ldquo;人在做天在看,\u0026rdquo; which means that God sees every act of man, or celebrate traditional festivals with rituals, we express our natural desire to acknowledge and praise God. Therefore, I’ve always believed in the existence of God. However, due to many reasons whatsoever, my relationship with God was superficial, limited to praying for good grades or the health of my family when necessary and so my perception of Him was always shrouded in mystery and holiness, viewed through a blurry filter. It wasn\u0026rsquo;t until I came to the US for college that I truly had the opportunity to get to know Him. Everything began to change when I had my first encounter with Christ during a makenew Friday event. I still remembered how confused I was when a man called Tim started preaching on Zoom while I was sitting in the GA common room trying to figure out what language he was speaking in. Having never read a single word of the Bible or knowing who Jesus was or what Christianity was all about, I had absolutely zero idea of what Tim was talking about. When people laugh, I laugh. When people started to pray, I mimicked the way they pray. Yet, it was this event that kickstarted my long journey to finding God. Thankfully, my brief stint as a super extroverted outgoing freshman allowed to meet so many people here, including the makenew guys, who ultimately became my path to Jesus Christ.\nSince then, God has become a bit more tangible in my life. Before, God felt distant and inaccessible, like a star in the night sky that was too far away to see clearly. However, now I can see God\u0026rsquo;s presence and messages in my life, like a star with a gentle light that shines on me. I believe that it is God\u0026rsquo;s plan to draw me closer to Him through makenew, a community that has greatly helped me grow in my faith. During my first semester at Duke, I surprisingly attended every makenew Friday event, where I enjoyed meals, spent time with others, and listened to messages that challenged me to reflect on my life and the question of God. I spoke with many people at makenew, asking about their faith. Even though I was not a believer at the time, their kindness, faithfulness, and openness to discuss and defend their beliefs greatly encouraged me. I was intrigued to learn more about Christianity and why this lovely group of people put all their trust in it. That\u0026rsquo;s when I started to do CTPT with Joey and Andy, which gave me a more comprehensive understanding of what Christianity is all about. Although I don\u0026rsquo;t remember probably anything from CTPT, I do recall having many debates about the nature of the universe, sin, debt, and the afterlife. These discussions helped reshape my view of the world and myself, step by step, even we never successfully reached an agreement on anything.\nAfter CTPT, we began reading the Bible from Mark, which gave me a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and what kind of man he was. Initially, I approached the Bible as a collection of stories and anecdotes, almost like fairy tales or SAT readings. However, as Matthew 17 says, faith can start as small as a mustard seed. The parables in the Bible and the stories of Jesus all became those small seeds planted in me. Gradually, I began taking them seriously and putting myself in the shoes of the characters in those stories, through which, the seed of faith began to grow. The Bible becomes not only a history but also a present reality that I can find traces of in every part of my life. Am I like the son who left his father\u0026rsquo;s house and eventually returned? Am I like the Pharisees, who claimed to know the truth and righteousness? Am I like the blind man who was healed by Jesus? Or am I like the one who sentenced Jesus to die on the cross? Admittedly, at first, I found some of these concepts bizarre since I had no prior knowledge of Christianity or its history. However, through the discussions and teachings, all of these ideas began to take root in my mind, like seeds that eventually blossomed into a deeper understanding of who God is. I believe that this newfound understanding was a revelation from God, guiding me closer to Him and helping me to see Him in a new light.\nSo far, my journey of getting to know God and Jesus Christ from ground zero has been a joyful experience, almost like taking a Christianity 101 course without any homework or grading or obligations afterward. However, as I approached a critical juncture that demanded a serious decision about how I wanted to spend my life, I found myself resisting and rejecting Him. I convinced myself that the God I was learning about was not the one I wanted, and therefore I should not accept Him. One particular point that I struggled with was understanding why I was a sinner. I took pride in the way I treated others, always showing gratitude and humility, being polite, easygoing, and bringing positivity to those around me. I thought to myself, how could I possibly be a sinner? However, my perception changed when especially I read Matthew 5:38, which states, \u0026ldquo;But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.\u0026rdquo; I\u0026rsquo;ve been questioning my ability to follow the principles laid out in the Bible, which Jesus exemplified throughout His life. Through reading the bible, I realized that examining myself wasn\u0026rsquo;t just about my outward actions, but also my inner desires. I reflected on how I dealt with my sinful thoughts, including lust, pride, and judgment towards others. This introspection made me suddenly aware of my own sinful nature and how much I need Jesus\u0026rsquo; forgiveness. It\u0026rsquo;s in these moments of self-reflection that I see the powerful connection between God\u0026rsquo;s word and my daily life. The more I understand and apply these principles, the more I find myself turning to God and seeking His grace. I\u0026rsquo;m humbled by the realization that Jesus bore all of our sins and sacrificed Himself for us on the cross. These revelations have led me to repentance and a deeper appreciation for God\u0026rsquo;s immense love and mercy.\nHowever, when the time came for me to make a decision, I found myself hesitating once again. Despite my desire to understand God fully before committing, it was eventually my fear of losing my pride and facing the truth that prevented me from accepting salvation. I was reminded of the blue and red pill dilemma in movie The Matrix. While it seemed obvious to take the blue pill and accept reality, I found myself desperately wanting to take the red pill and return to the comfortable falsehood of my old life. Accepting the truth was much harder than I had anticipated. I struggled to acknowledge the fact that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, simply because I hadn\u0026rsquo;t witnessed it with my own eyes. Similarly, while it was true that I was a sinner in need of salvation, I found it difficult to confront this reality and chose to remain in ignorance. In truth, becoming a Christian was my path to a closer relationship with God and a return to my heavenly father\u0026rsquo;s embrace. Despite this, I was hesitant to take the first step. It\u0026rsquo;s like someone constantly telling me that drinking Coke five bottles a day is bad for my health, and I know it deep down, but I continue to do it because I\u0026rsquo;m not feeling the negative effects at this moment.\nIt was July 14th, 2022, a hot and humid night on the Onslow balcony with so many mosquitos around me. I found myself engaged in a series of deep conversations with Joey, Andy, and Jmac. These conversations gave me the ultimate encouragement I needed to take a leap of faith. As my Christian brothers hugged me, I was overwhelmed with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for the power of the church. It is through the church that I have found a true embodiment of the spirit of Christ, bringing me closer to God. I have come to understand that I could never have made this transformation on my own. It is the unwavering support of the makenew community that has helped me every step of the way. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to all the makenew people who have been there for me, praying and caring for me.\nSince that fateful night, my life has not been one of fulfilled desires, but of a new beginning of struggles under the loving guidance of Jesus Christ. I have come to realize that my journey with Him is not one of easy sailing, but rather a continuous process of learning, growing, and struggling. Reflecting back on my journey, I recall how I first came to know God during times of prosperity, only to reject Him when faced with hardship. However, with the help of the church and my Christian brothers, I experienced incredible spiritual growth under God\u0026rsquo;s divine plan. I deeply know my journey is not complete and I view it as a continuous loop of struggles, sins, and spiritual enlightenment. I am deeply aware that I will continue to face challenges and stumble on my journey. However, I now face them with a strong and unshakable faith in Jesus Christ. Through Him, I feel the immense love and grace of God. Despite the struggles and sins I have experienced and repented for on this earth, I find peace in the assurance that I will ultimately be reunited with God.\nLastly, I want to encourage any friends who are in a similar stage to where I was to be open and brave to receiving God\u0026rsquo;s message and grace. Remember, your relationship with God is a sacred one, shared only between you and Him. 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I realized just last night that this capital of Slovakia is surprisingly situated on the border with Austria and Hungary. This is likely the capital closest to another country in the world. Nevertheless, it&rsquo;s a rather modern city that also boasts a rich historical heritage.</p><h2 id=blue-church class="relative group">Blue Church</h2><p><figure><img class="mx-auto my-0 rounded-md" src=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/declan-haojin/blog-image@master/2023/202308171109350.webp alt></figure></p><p>This is the most beautiful church I&rsquo;ve ever seen in my life. Although it&rsquo;s not large by any means, its unique light blue color draws me into a fairytale world when I stand beside it, creating a surreal feeling. It is simply breathtakingly beautiful.</p><p><figure><img class="mx-auto my-0 rounded-md" src=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/declan-haojin/blog-image@master/2023/202308171110815.webp alt></figure></p><h2 id=old-town-area class="relative group">Old Town Area</h2><p>We took a brief stroll around the old town district of the city. Although it was quite compact, it exuded a lot of coziness. I noticed numerous senior tour groups navigating the narrow alleys, which was quite a sight to behold. I could easily envision myself enjoying life here in my golden years.</p><p><figure><img class="mx-auto my-0 rounded-md" src=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/declan-haojin/blog-image@master/2023/202308171118375.webp alt></figure></p><p>This is likely one of my favourite photos from the trip. It features an elderly man painting the city cathedral, stationed on a median in the middle of the street. Regardless of the bustling traffic around him, he remains solely focused on his painting and the cityscape.</p><p><figure><img class="mx-auto my-0 rounded-md" src=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/declan-haojin/blog-image@master/2023/202308171120908.webp alt></figure></p><h2 id=bratislava-castle class="relative group">Bratislava Castle</h2><p>Regrettably, we didn&rsquo;t have sufficient time to visit the castle and explore its interiors, which I believe is the world&rsquo;s largest. However, even a fleeting view from the bridge was quite satisfying. The castle, with its sanctified and pristine appearance, perfectly encapsulates the vibe of the city.</p><p><figure><img class="mx-auto my-0 rounded-md" src=https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/declan-haojin/blog-image@master/2023/202308171123210.webp alt></figure></p><hr><p>I would love to visit here seriously in the future. 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 <a href=/categories/europe-road-trip/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Europe Road Trip</a></div></div></div><div class="prose py-1 dark:prose-invert">Actually, it&rsquo;s Buda and Pest.</div></div></article><article class="mt-6 flex max-w-prose flex-row"><div class="flex-none pe-4 sm:pe-6"><a href=/posts/2023-08-16-bratislava/ aria-label=Bratislava><img alt class="w-24 rounded-md sm:w-40" srcset="/posts/2023-08-16-bratislava/feature_hu5c3d000454401ee3439d98e748bc88eb_12945913_160x120_fill_box_smart1_3.png
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+&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class="my-1 text-sm leading-relaxed text-neutral-500 dark:text-neutral-400"><a href=/categories/adventure/ class="rounded-md border px-1 py-[1px] border-primary-300 text-primary-700 dark:border-primary-600 dark:text-primary-400">Adventure</a>
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