2024 is ultimately going to be a magnificent year for me, as just graduating and entering the workforce is something worth writing about. This year, being my so-called zodiac year, has also seen quite a few significant events. (The cover was shot 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 😅😅). After leaving the city where I studied for seven years, I arrived in Zhejiang. Although I am still quite far from my ideal job, I can't be too demanding, so I'll just keep going!!!
Life#
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Finally got my driver's license before graduation (
the noble manual transmission, almost got it). -
Acquired my first desktop computer. All AMD, although not top-spec, it's enough for me (earning money is great 😋)!
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Learning to invest. Fresh green shoots, regularly investing in the NASDAQ ETF.
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Met online friends in person; although a bit awkward offline, it was still quite nice. Thanks to the internet!!
Books and Movies#
Holy Separatist: 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 went to read it after hearing it recommended on Beyond Code. I already understood a lot of the principles, but still learned many new things. Overall, it's great. |
| Deng Xiaoping Era | No need to elaborate. Skimmed through it. |
| How to Avoid Dying Alone | To alleviate the anxiety that comes with this age. |
| The First Line of Code: Android (2nd Edition) | Started with the second edition, still haven't finished it. |
| Harvard Positive Psychology Notes | Still reading. |
Movies#
Before graduation, I had plenty of time to watch many movies and catch up on several 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 | 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 | -- |
| Black Lagoon | God among gods. |
| Ashes of Time | Liao Fan is indeed handsome. |
| The Lost Follin | 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. Just okay, I didn't feel much. Maybe it's too profound, 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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Went to the first music festival with friends. It's been so long since I listened to Chinese songs, and I unexpectedly discovered many interesting bands.
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Skated for a year with MYGO (
must GO for a lifetime!!!).
Finally#
The future, the past, still living well in the present. The most said phrase this year is, let's take it one step at a time!! Worrying and being entangled 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.