If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?

I’ve been practicing on a simple Suzuki violin lately.

Can’t play after ten, so I shifted everything else a little later.

Cold nights help — a quiet soak, the kind that loosens the body and settles the mind.

Small changes… but somehow they feel like giving myself a bit more space to grow.

Name your top three pet peeves.

People who brag, people who don’t listen, and people who turn simple things into noise — those are my top three pet peeves.

And maybe that’s why I cherish true connection so much, because at the end of the day, it’s a life choosing to walk its whole path with you.

Who are your current most favorite people?

My favorite people are the ones whose presence feels steady and unforced.

Those who move through life with clarity, quiet discipline, and a sense of their own path.

And when I trace my own steps, I realize the group that shaped me the most

are the colleagues who have walked beside me for over a decade —

not by intention, but by the quiet weight of time.

What are your favorite animals?

I love all kinds of animals.

As long as there’s a bit of that quiet, wordless connection, I’m happy.

But dogs and cats feel different.

They stay close, share our days,

and bring warmth into the simple parts of life.

There’s a calm in the way they exist beside us—

a small reminder that companionship doesn’t need many words.

I love both, honestly.

But beaches in Taiwan are always either too hot or too cold for me — haha.

Still, there’s something calming about watching the waves and catching a sunset by the sea.

What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?

Asking my family for our “top 3 favorite meals” is pointless.

It’s easier to start by deleting everything we don’t eat.

Dad loves old-school Taiwanese dishes —

but no beef, no chicken.

Mom is a vegetarian who eats eggs —

but zero tolerance for mushrooms.

And me? I’m fine with most things,

just not anything involving organs.

After removing all of that,

we’re left with exactly three options:

Vegetable hot pot (somehow works even without mushrooms) Egg fried rice (the universal yes) Stir-fried greens (the safest of all safe zones)

Not much variety,

but at least dinner stays peaceful.

Do you trust your instincts?

I’ve never been someone who relies on instinct.

I’m the type who prefers gathering information, checking the facts, and seeing the patterns before making a decision. That’s how I feel grounded.

My intuition doesn’t speak often.

But on the rare occasions when it shows up strongly, I usually choose to trust it —

because those moments tend to be the most accurate.

What’s your favorite month of the year? Why?

My favorite month is November.

The weather cools down, life slows just enough for me to breathe,

and—most importantly—it’s my birthday month.

A quiet checkpoint for reflection and growth.

And let’s be honest: it’s also the month when

restaurants, shops, and every kind of e-commerce suddenly treat me very, very well.

Birthday perks make everything sweeter.

What is your favorite place to go in your city?

My favorite place in the city

is the kind of temple you can find anywhere in Taiwan.

I walk in, breathe in the scent of incense,

light one stick, bow gently,

and whisper a simple prayer.

I’m not there for ritual.

I’m there for clarity.

For a moment where my mind resets

and my heart returns to its place.

A quiet corner

that’s always nearby when I need it.