去年底，我們全家一起去泰國清邁度假。清邁以悠閒的步調和文創的氛圍而聞名，我們扎扎實實地體驗了一把泰北的歷史人文、自然風光。
Last December, my family went to Chiang Mai together for vacation. Chiang Mai is famous for its relaxed pace and vibrant creative industries, and we thoroughly experienced the history, culture, and natural scenery of Northern Thailand.
Sardegna | 撒丁島
Sardegna was the last stop on our trip to Italy. This whole trip was indeed an unforgettable experience. Before this year, I never had a strong urge to visit Italy, but I am really glad that we did. We saw some great parts of Italy this time, and I hope we will have a chance to come back and see other parts in the future.
撒丁島是我們義大利之行的最後一站。這是一次令人難忘的旅行，此行之前，我並沒有特別嚮往義大利，但這次的美好經驗讓我對義大利改觀，希望將來有機會能再次造訪義大利，探索它更多的美好。
Naples | 那不勒斯
I wouldn’t say Naples is my favorite city. The chaos, the insane traffic, the noise, the narrow streets and dense buildings, and the shadow of the Camorra all made me nervous. However, I truly appreciated the southern Italian hospitality, the vibrant energy, the beautiful mountains and coasts.
我說不上特別喜歡那不勒斯——市區的混亂和喧鬧、擁擠又瘋狂的交通、狹窄的街道、密集的建築，以及籠罩著黑手黨的陰影，都讓我神經緊繃。但我同時也喜歡南義熱情好客的居民、頑強的生命力，以及如詩如畫的山脈和海岸。
Rome | 羅馬
This August, Steve and I went to Italy for vacation. Rome was our first stop. I absolutely love its rich history, delicious cuisine, and just the right amount of chaos (which reminded me a little bit of Taiwan). My time in Rome was a powerful and inspiring journey — I left with a profound sense of awe and a deeper understanding of its incredible history.
今年八月，我和 Steve 去了義大利度假。羅馬是我們的第一站。我喜歡它豐富的歷史、各色的美食，以及恰到好處的喧囂（因為這讓我想起了台灣）。我在羅馬的時光是一段底蘊深厚又色彩鮮活的旅程——我對它光輝燦爛的歷史有了更深刻的理解，也帶著一顆敬畏之心踏上接下來的行程。
34・San Diego｜34・聖地牙哥
For my birthday this year, I am on a business trip in San Diego. This is not my first time in San Diego, but it is my first time traveling for work on my birthday, perhaps reflecting the steep ramp-up at work for me over the past year.
今年生日，我在聖地牙哥出差。不是第一次來聖地牙哥，卻是第一次在生日當天出差，或許呼應了過去一年來急遽上升的工作強度和難度。
《父親》｜”Father”
爸爸生日快樂！這首《父親》是十幾年前的老歌了。坦白說，以你現在朝氣蓬勃的精神狀態來說，唱這首歌給你似乎有些矯情，但是專門寫給父親的歌曲實在太少，所以當我找到了這首歌時，就決定是它了。希望我能成為你的驕傲、讓你不需要為我而擔心，也希望你平安、健康。
Happy birthday, Dad! “Father” is an old song from more than a decade ago. To be honest, this song doesn’t quite fit your current energetic, lively state of mind. However, there are few songs out there specifically written for fathers, so when I found out about this song, I decided to sing it for you. I hope you are proud of me and never have to worry about me. I also hope you are always safe, happy, and healthy.
《花開忘憂》| “Flowers Bloom, Forget Your Worries”
媽媽生日快樂！我去年第一次聽見這首《花開忘憂》，就深深地被打動了。這首歌向聽眾們傳達了「所有的東西可能都不會是永恆的，但愛是永恆的」——即使妳走了將近五年了，即使在妳走後世界經歷了天翻地覆的變化，我依然愛妳、依然時時想念妳。
Happy birthday, Mom! When I first heard “Flowers Bloom, Forget Your Worries” last year, I was deeply touched. This song conveys that “everything in the world may not be eternal, but love is eternal.” Although it has been almost half a decade since you left, and the world has gone through drastic changes, my love for you is eternal, and I still think of you often.
《有生之年》| “In Your Lifetime”
曉彤生日快樂！新的一年，我們要一起繼續加油，願你前程似錦，不凡此生。
Happy birthday Hsiao-Tung! In the new year, let’s march on together — I wish you a very bright future and an extraordinary life!
柬埔寨 | Cambodia
去年十二月，我們全家一起去柬埔寨旅遊。爸爸二十幾年前就想去柬埔寨了，去年終於有機會成行。此行之前，我對柬埔寨所知甚少，這趟旅程令我大開眼界、回味無窮——未來的每一年，希望我都能有機會和爸爸一起一樣一樣地實現他的願望清單，繼續和家人們一起創造美好的回憶。
Last December, my family visited Cambodia together. My dad had wanted to go to Cambodia for more than 20 years, and we finally made it happen last year. Before this trip, I knew very little about Cambodia. This trip was truly eye-opening and unforgettable. In the future, I hope I can continue to check off my dad’s bucket list with him every year and create beautiful memories with my family.
Singapore | 新加坡
I visited Nat in Singapore last December. It was really great to see Nat for the first time in over 11 years while visiting a country I had never been to.
去年十二月，我去新加坡拜訪了 Nat。能見到一位十一年多沒見面的朋友，同時造訪一個不曾去過的國家，令我的心中充滿振奮與喜悅。