Things are getting better and better now. There is some progress with my ink optimization. Pretty cool! I found I can do almost everything if I put enough time. I also know some of the things are out of control. Let’s say, try our best, and let go of the outcome.

One week, 10 km. It’s really hard for me to run these days.

This week, I went for two runs—one through the forest and the other in the heart of downtown. The contrast between the peaceful woods and the city’s buzz gave me a lot to reflect on.

An exhausting week — but I made it. At the 3 km mark, I almost gave up. Yet somehow, I pushed through and finished the 10 km.

Not everyone possesses the true ability to help others. Lately, I’ve come to a deeper understanding of the saying: “穷则独善其身，达则兼济天下.”

I'm so happy today—I made big progress on my 3D printing experiment! After a 10 km run, a full afternoon in the lab, cooking dinner, and video calls with my family, I’m finally winding down. It’s been a long, full day, and now I’m feeling that good kind of tired.

We absorb a vast amount of information every day—some consciously, some passively. In an age where everyone can be a broadcaster on social media, it becomes increasingly difficult to discern what is true and what is false, what is good and what is harmful.

As researchers, we are trained to question everything with a critical mind. But without a calm inner center, even we can be swept away by the noise.

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This month has been a whirlwind of events. The previous tenant ended our contract, prompting us to search for a replacement. Fortunately, I found a suitable tenant—thanks to the power of the internet, which made communication between Belgium and Shanghai much easier. With my mom and sister’s support, the transition was swift and smooth.