Alone

09:33 Starting to Study Last night, I spent some time tinkering with my phone again, but luckily, I went to bed relatively early. Maintaining a slight sense of hunger and fatigue can help foster a more disciplined and proactive lifestyle. 11:49 Lemon + Cured Meat Adding two slices of lemon when blanching cured meat can bring out a unique aroma while also reducing the oxidized taste of the meat. The main reason eggs stick to the pan is that the pan and oil aren’t hot enough. On an induction stove, try to crack the egg closer to the center of the pan. ...

Woke up in the middle of the night suddenly wanting to listen to this song. In the morning, after waiting for Huanhuan to wake up, I asked Xiao Ai to have Jeff Chang sing it for us. Two people shining together, their radiance outshines the stars of the night. Every separation always brings a tinge of reluctance, but today’s emotions felt particularly strong. We went to a place called Panxian Flavor for breakfast, having sticky rice, mushroom meatball noodles, and meat pies. Afterward, she went to attend a team-building event organized by the city branch, while I picked up a package and wandered around. ...

Recently, I haven’t been in a good state, and I couldn’t even pinpoint what was wrong, let alone identify the specific issues. All I knew was that, on the surface, I seemed to be studying, eating well, and sleeping properly every day. Yet, nothing was truly done well, and each day passed by in a daze, slipping away far too quickly. It wasn’t until today, when I watched Jay Chou’s summary on learning, that I reflected on myself and finally understood where the problem lay. ...

This morning, both my mom and my brother called to invite me over for a meal, but I didn’t feel like going. My brother also asked me about signing up for the Guizhou Talent Expo and talked a lot about it—ugh. I cooked a bowl of noodles in the morning, and before I knew it, it was already noon. Lately, my phone has been lagging a lot, probably due to aging components. I thought resetting it might not solve much, so I started considering getting a new one. I should have taken a proper nap at noon, but instead, I spent time browsing and comparing prices on different platforms, which left me poorly rested. ...

10:45 Completed the integration of Volcano Engine’s API The money I topped up in DeepSeek always gets used up suddenly—not sure if it’s due to an API leak or issues with the calls. Switched to the API provided by Volcano Engine instead; it’s also cheaper. 10:52 Optimized the QuickAdd action for adding records Now it can all be done in a single input box. Even with longer text, there’s no need to open the diary again to continue adding more. ...

After the Grain Rain, the rain follows the solar term as expected. Last night, the rain was heavy, and I was awakened by the sound of it at 2 a.m. My mind conjured images of floods raging outside, the building I was in swaying precariously in the deluge, and before I knew it, I fell back asleep. This morning, I took a shower and started studying. I’ve come to appreciate the phrase “Stillness begets wisdom” even more—only in stillness can one observe and reflect, complete the learning process, and gain wisdom. ...

12:13 A fairly focused morning of studying Summer has arrived, and the temperature is no longer a major obstacle to getting out of bed. I’ve also been less inclined to laze around in the mornings compared to before. Originally, I wanted to find a desktop timer app to help plan study and rest periods. On GitHub, I came across ClassIsland, a project that even includes a class schedule feature, making me feel like I’ve returned to my student days. ...