今天终于是真正意义上的毕业啦！ 不必感叹时光的飞逝，也不必惋惜过去的失败。在此，请允许我简述那个怀着不纯的动机进入高中，却最终被恩典所改变的，青年的故事（以下内容为毕业演讲初稿，有改动） ...

忙忙碌碌的一天。 早上终于难得早起了一回，然后就忙着收拾起了行李。仿佛研究立方体最密堆积一般把东西全塞进了托运的行李箱，并成功控制重量在20公斤以内，这也是一门技术。 ...

What to do on Laba? Today, I ate dumplings, climbed a mountain, and pickled Laba garlic. The mountain was named “Sengguan” (Monk’s Cap) by Emperor Qianlong. Although it doesn’t look like a cap from afar, with the name in mind, it somewhat resembles one. The path up the mountain was quite wild, but fortunately, there were enthusiastic locals to guide us. We fumbled our way up to a fire access road halfway up the mountain (which was essentially just a flatter dirt road that cars could drive on). Along the way, I chatted with my grandpa on and off, and bickered with my younger brother on and off. It’s truly amazing that I didn’t drink a single sip of water during this process. ...

《About me writing a long passage, then accidentally hitting “paste” after selecting all, causing it to be overwritten》 Ah, I wrote so hard! Let me think… the beginning was “Another day of not doing proper work, followed by a dog head emoji.” And the end was “Starting today, go to bed early.” How did I connect these two? …It seems it was about how staying up late is essentially a form of escapism. Although there are many things that should be done, when “sleep” becomes an “urgent and important” event, one can directly skip other things and close their eyes (peacefully). ...

Sidebar: It just so happens that by yesterday, “Sojourner’s Diary” had exactly 26 entries, which can be extracted using a1z26… (The mysterious obsession with 26 for decryption enthusiasts) Today I tidied up the accumulated items here in Chengde, finding a pile of clothes and shoes. Now I can wear something different every day! Although I’ve never been keen on new clothes, in winter I always switch to my classic blue skin (but I really love that one, come on). ...

My family once told me that my 19th birthday held special significance. —Because today, my Gregorian and lunar birthdays would fall on the same day. Well, that’s the simple reason. This day didn’t feel particularly special; the important thing is I stayed up late again… This morning, I had Northern-style lamb soup; followed Grandpa to climb the surrounding mountains, taking a rarely-trodden wild path; ate Grandma’s big steamed buns and a freshly made cake from outside, happy all evening; attended a training session that was completely outside my knowledge base, feeling bewildered, I decided to take it easy and learn. But it seems, that was all for the day? ...

Actually, this isn’t a late-night show… but it seems I used to like writing everything at night. I should really change this habit and have a healthy routine. Today I arrived in Chengde, and to my surprise, it hasn’t snowed here at all. I had hoped to have the chance to play in the snow these past few days, but the weather forecast says it will be sunny for the next week… ...

My procrastinating nature ultimately made me miss the chance to finish the 24th entry in 2024. Fortunately, the 25th entry will definitely be posted in 2025. Regarding yesterday’s (hard-earned) rambling account, some people might find it suddenly unfamiliar. To this, I can only say that my mom is the same (scribble) and a year ago, I wouldn’t have understood any of this either. Most of what I wrote are the changes and insights of the year, and the former Tianyao remains unchanged! Thanks for understanding. ...

…Alright, so many people actually read my ramblings. Suddenly I feel motivated to keep writing. Another year has passed in the blink of an eye. The last New Year’s Eve still feels vivid (okay, not really). On this occasion of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, I wish everyone… oops, wrong words. 2024 was a special year. Throughout the year, some people around me were busy, others passed silently. And I, seemingly stagnant (and indeed half a year behind schedule), am still striving. Outside of school, I learned more. ...

Some rambling before starting: Actually, yesterday’s post was meant to be “private,” to be made public in a few days, but I accidentally posted it and thought, “Oh well, few people will see it anyway” ( After playing soccer, I went to Teacher Figo’s house for dinner. On the way, we talked a lot about the future, about school, work, and time management. So, I finally started to think: How should I spend the possibly relatively free year ahead? ...