On Saturday, Xiao Huanhuan and I took a whole day off. It was a comfortably lazy day. In the evening, we went out for a walk to see if we could buy some silver carp, and also to pick up a plug cord to see if we could get my electric wok working. At the Minghu Market, we bought a cord that looked quite similar for 5 yuan, but it still didn’t work—it wouldn’t plug in, as if there were no standard specifications. ...
The place where I live is an old residential complex. There are no elevators, and the windows offer absolutely no soundproofing. There are a couple of cats nearby—or to be precise, I’m not even sure how many there are. The cries of these cats are utterly terrifying. Sometimes they sound like the wailing of a baby being scolded by its parents, and other times like the hysterical cries of a schoolchild who has committed some grave mistake. Hearing these sounds alone at night is quite horrifying, not to mention how they disturb one’s peaceful sleep. It always makes me pause and try to discern whether it’s really a cat or a person making those noises. ...
Apr 25 She’s been practicing for days on end and may be feeling a bit stressed out. It’s a common that the original verb occurs behind the be. None of your business! Apr 24 A few days ago, I left a message on Yihui’s blog. He replied to my message on April 20th. The time perhaps flies slowly when I don’t playing games or cell phone. The chaos and mass message could easily kill the time in quiet. ...
Is Our Earth Real? Yesterday, I came home for the holiday and went to bed early. In the morning, Manman ran to my bedside to play with my phone, but soon got bored. After glancing through the app list, I opened Google Earth and asked Manman where she wanted to go. Man: I know this is Earth, our planet! It’s so, so big! Me: Yes, Earth is very big, but it’s also very small. Look at those stars next to it—they seem tiny, but many of them are likely bigger than Earth. ...
Title: “The Hidden Beauty of the Ordinary: A Reflection on Life’s Simple Moments” In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often overlook the subtle beauty embedded in everyday routines. The warmth of morning sunlight filtering through the curtains, the rhythmic sound of raindrops against the window, or even the quiet hum of a coffee machine—these seemingly mundane moments carry a quiet poetry. This photograph captures one such instance: an unassuming scene that invites us to pause and appreciate the ordinary. The play of light and shadow, the textures, and the simplicity of the composition remind us that beauty doesn’t always demand grandeur. Sometimes, it’s found in the stillness, in the unnoticed corners of our daily lives. ...
Insights There are still unfinished tasks from before that need to be completed, and today I can finally purchase the sensor. Attempting anything new requires a certain level of capability. Otherwise, you will inevitably encounter many unfamiliar challenges along the way. Most people haven’t faced these issues before, so if you try to solve them but lack the necessary skills, you’ll end up wasting a significant amount of time. Therefore, no matter what you’re doing, the most important thing is to complete the task at hand using existing methods first. Only when you have spare time should you explore new approaches. This way, you won’t find yourself running out of time with unfinished work. ...