2024 will ultimately be a magnificent year for me, as it marks the transition from graduation to entering the workforce, which is something worth writing extensively about. This year, as it is my zodiac year, many significant events have also occurred. (The cover photo was taken in May in Northwest China)
Graduation and Work#
- From Student to Worker
This year, I finally ended over a decade of studying and became an ordinaryworker(cattle and horse 😅😅). I left the city where I studied for seven years and came to Zhejiang. Although I am still far from my ideal job, I can't be too demanding, so I will just keep going!!!
Life#
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I finally got my driver's license before graduation (
the noble manual transmission, almost got it). -
I got my first desktop computer. It’s fully AMD; although it’s not top-of-the-line, it’s sufficient for me (earning money is great 😋)!
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Learning to invest. Freshly minted, regularly investing in the NASDAQ ETF.
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Met online friends in person; although it felt a bit awkward offline, it was still quite nice. Thanks to the internet!!
Books and Movies#
Holy Separatists: The following only represents my views in 2024.
Books#
| Book | Brief Review |
|---|---|
| Soft Skills (2nd Edition) | Although I had heard of this book before, I immediately read it after hearing it recommended on Beyond Code. I already understood many of the concepts, but I still learned a lot of new knowledge. Overall, it’s great. |
| Deng Xiaoping Era | No need to elaborate. I skimmed through it. |
| How to Avoid Dying Alone | To alleviate the anxiety that comes with this age group. |
| The First Line of Code: Android (2nd Edition) | I started with the second edition, and I haven't finished it yet. |
| Harvard Positive Psychology Notes | Still reading. |
Movies#
Before graduation, I had plenty of time to watch many movies and catch up on a lot of series. (Too lazy to put Douban links)
| Media | Brief Review |
|---|---|
| The White Tower | Graduate school sensory overload, studying medicine is tough!! |
| Fast and Furious 2 | I still quite like Han Han, partly because of the Easter egg from the previous OW ( |
| Steel Rain | North and South Korea are probably still interesting. |
| Agent | Same as above. |
| Spring in Seoul | Loyalty, paired with the year-end Yin Kaka, dramatic effect maximized. |
| The Crown | A very good show. |
| The Wind Sound | -- |
| Black Lagoon | God among gods. |
| Ashes of Time | Liao Fan is indeed handsome. |
| The Lost Furling | A smooth and comfortable road movie. |
| Too Many Loser Heroines | Exquisite animation, interesting women. 4K, 8K, how to choose? You ask me? |
| Youth | I can't say much. |
| What Kind of Life Do You Want to Live | The translated title is very inspirational and eye-catching. It’s just okay; I didn’t feel much. Maybe it’s too profound, and I can’t get it. |
| Suddenly Looking Back | Good, good, good, did you see the song at the beginning of the summary? |
| Archenemy | Watching Zhu Zhu and Liao Fan. |
Music#
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I attended my first music festival with friends. It had been a long time since I listened to Chinese songs, and I unexpectedly discovered many interesting bands.
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I’ve been into MYGO for a year (
must GO for a lifetime!!!).
Finally#
The future, the past, still living well in the present. The phrase I said the most this year is, let’s take it one step at a time!! Worrying and getting tangled in the past is of no use.
The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways: the point, however, is to change it.
Wishing everyone who reads this, all the best.