What’s the first impression you want to give people?

川流不息，保持清澈。

君子自強不息，向內生長。

I move like a quiet river—

always flowing, never rushing.

I grow like one who strengthens within—

steady, grounded, unshaken.

That’s the impression I hope to leave:

calm in motion, firm in spirit.

What book are you reading right now?

I’m currently reading How to Live on 24 Hours a Day.

It’s not a book about doing more — it’s a quiet reminder to live each hour with intention and density.

What stays with me is this simple truth:

life doesn’t get better by speeding up,

but by waking up to every moment we already have.

If you’d like, I can also make a shorter, punchier, or more poetic version.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Japan — but only for a long stay.

I love the quiet order there, the clean streets, the respectful distance between people,

and that steady rhythm of life that never feels rushed.

Convenience stores, hot springs, small shops, the soft sound of wind chimes at a shrine—

they all make me want to stay a little longer.

But loving a place is different from settling down.

For me, Japan is perfect for a long stay:

close enough to feel like a second home,

far enough to remind me where my real home is.

What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found (and kept)?

I used to love taking photos of landscapes —

the sky, the light, the scenes that felt worth keeping.

But looking back now,

the photos I treasure the most

aren’t the beautiful views.

They’re the ones with people in them.

A picture with a friend,

a moment from a trip,

a candid smile I didn’t know was captured.

Scenery changes, seasons shift,

but the people I shared those moments with —

that’s what I return to, again and again.

What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can?

In daily life, there’s nothing I really try to avoid.

But at work—especially in software development and troubleshooting—

I often feel too lazy to document things properly.

Still, reason always wins.

Good documentation isn’t just for others;

it’s for the future version of myself—

so that knowledge doesn’t fade, it continues to build.

Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met?

It happened about a year ago.

I was walking down the street when I suddenly recognized a familiar face — magician Bing-Hsün Tsou.

He noticed me too. For a moment, my inner fan completely took over, and I went straight up to ask for a photo together.

He smiled and said yes.

When we shook hands, I felt something unexpected — his palm was thick and slightly rough.

Not the delicate hand of a performer under the spotlight, but the hand of someone who’s practiced endlessly, shaped by countless cards, props, and effort.

That simple handshake left an impression on me.

It reminded me that the real magic isn’t on the stage — it’s in the persistence, the long hours, and the quiet dedication behind the scenes.

He thanked me sincerely before we parted ways.

Later that night, I looked at the photo again and thought,

Magic may amaze people, but what truly inspires is the passion you can actually feel — even through a handshake.

Having a pet is like adding a quiet, breathing companion to your home.

They don’t ask why you’re tired, nor do they offer advice.

They simply stay—

and in that silent loyalty, you remember what it means to be trusted.

Sometimes I feel the human world is too crowded, too noisy.

But a pet’s world is simple—

eat, walk, sleep, look at you.

That brief eye contact feels more real than any algorithm.

Maybe that’s the best thing about having a pet—

they teach us how to live simply again,

and remind us that kindness is not weakness, but strength.

Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

If I’m being honest… it’s probably the phone I bought for my partner.

Not the most luxurious thing in the world, but definitely the one that meant the most.

It wasn’t really about the specs or the price — it was about that small smile when they opened the box,

that sense of “shared life,” where what’s yours becomes ours.

Funny how the most expensive items we buy aren’t really ours in the end —

they become memories, wrapped in moments we quietly replay later on.

What podcasts are you listening to?

I’m not someone who listens to podcasts every day.

But when I do, I usually turn to Listen to the World by CommonWealth Magazine.

Each episode lasts around twelve minutes—short, clear, and never dull.

It feels like a daily sketch of the world—economy, technology, industry, and global affairs all condensed into one cup.

For someone like me, who’s always moving between data and systems,

this kind of audio briefing is like a morning black coffee—brief, awakening, and full of flavor.