My trip to Tanzania this August was one of the most unique and memorable adventures in my life. Everything I experienced there shook me deeply and changed my perspective.
今年八月的坦尚尼亞之旅是我一生中最特別、最難忘的經歷之一。我在當地的所見所聞令我感觸良多，並改變了我的許多觀點。
“Echoes of Twilight” @ Lover’s Leap | 《暮色迴響》
When I came back from Lover’s Leap this July, “Echoes of Twilight” got pushed to me by a YouTube playlist. I immediately fell in love with the melody and wanted to make a cover. I thought it would be neat to combine this with my highlights from Lover’s Leap (even though the lyrics is completely out of context).
七月中從 Lover’s Leap 攀岩回來，在家裡聽音樂時，YouTube 向我推送了這首《暮色迴響》。我一聽就愛上了它的旋律——雖然它的歌詞跟攀岩完全沒關係，但是那聲空靈的「神啊，可不可以讓我感受一下」響起的瞬間，我眼前浮現了我們先鋒攀岩時，拉著繩索沿著高聳入雲的峭壁攀登而上的畫面。我當時就想試試自己翻唱，並結合一些我在 Lover’s Leap 攀岩的回憶。
33 · Kilimanjaro | 33 · 吉力馬札羅
I visited Tanzania in late August to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and do a safari with Callisto, Andy, and Conrad. My trip was truly exceptional — it was my first time ever in Africa, and the experience touched me deeply. Just like the past 9 years, I wanted to do something new and meaningful for my birthday, and my trip to Tanzania exceeded my expectations in every possible way.
今年八月底，我和 Callisto, Andy, Conrad 一起在坦尚尼亞爬了吉力馬札羅山，並去了一趟獵遊。這段旅程對我來說意義非凡——這是我人生第一次去非洲，許多所見所聞都帶給了我深深的震撼與感動。就像過去九年一樣，每年生日我都希望做一件以前沒做過、有意義的事——我在坦尚尼亞的經歷遠遠超出了預期。
Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim | 穿越大峽谷
On June 16th, I completed the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim (R2R) hike with Steve. It was an absolutely epic adventure.
六月十六日，我和 Steve 一起完成了徒步穿越大峽谷。這絕對是一場史詩級的冒險。
在佛利蒙的三年 | 3 Years in Fremont
轉眼間，在佛利蒙已經住三年了。我對佛利蒙的喜愛遠遠超出我的預期，希望接下來的每一年都會越來越好。
It’s hard to believe that I have already lived in Fremont for 3 years. I have been enjoying Fremont much more than I expected — hope it will only get better from here.
Warsaw | 華沙
Before I took my vacation in Iceland in August, I went to Warsaw for a few days on a business trip.
今年八月，我去冰島度假之前，先去華沙出了一趟差。
32 · Burney Falls | 32 · 伯尼瀑布
I chose to camp at Burney Falls for my 32nd birthday in honor of some of my best friends. Birthday wish this year: be the best version of myself and continue to care for the people around me. I hope this will eventually bring me to where I want to be.
今年我選擇為了我最好的朋友們去伯尼瀑布露營，度過我的32歲生日。對自己32歲的期許：繼續努力成為最好的自己，並持續關照我身邊的人——希望這最終能引領我到達我想去的地方。
Physical Therapy | 復健
Ever since I started to climb hard last fall, I have been suffering from all kinds of injuries, big and small. The worst one happened at the end of April, and I have been doing physical therapy since then.
自從去年秋天開始加強攀岩力度後，我就飽受大大小小的運動傷害所苦。最嚴重的一次發生在今年四月底，而我從那時候開始就一直在做復健。
Mt. Shasta | 沙斯塔山
On May 27th 2023, I summited Mt. Shasta. It was one of the most remarkable and unforgettable experience in my life.
2023年5月27日，我成功攻頂沙斯塔山。這是我一生中最特別、最難忘的經驗之一。
Snow | 雪
This weekend, I went to Tahoe for the first time this year to learn how to mountaineer. Mentally, I feel ready for Shasta because I know why I am doing this. I am doing it for myself as well as for the people I love and care so much about.
這週末是我今年第一次去太浩湖，學習冬季登山。心理上，我覺得我準備好去沙斯特山了，因為我知道我為什麼要嘗試登上這座山峰。