Music, Dancing, & Singing

I started to play violin when I was seven years old. Although I do not play it regularly now, music is still my favorite. I love musical as well, especially these masterpieces such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, etc.

Dancing and Singing is also a good way to release one's burden. I have taken courses like Dancing and Modern Dance at Zhejiang University. Besides, I was once a member of Ling-Yun Chorus at Zhejiang University.



Sketch Drawing & Painting

I begin to draw ever since I was ten years old. I learnt charcoal drawing and pencil sketch from a professional school. I like traditional Chinese painting very much. I also like landscape sketch using pen and ink.



Movies

I love watching movies. Movies inspire me a lot in many aspects. Some movies improve my imagination and make me more creative; some movies broaden my understanding and appreciation of the world.



Cooking

I love cooking (mainly Chinese food, sometimes western cuisine like Steak and Pizza). From soups to main dishes, I love to try every interesting recipe that I know. A delicious and decent meal not only satisfies my stomach, but also makes me physically strong and active. See my homemade mooncake, a traditional Chinese bakery.



Coin Collecting

I collect U.S. coins as well as worldwide coins. I enjoy searching interesting coins and any oldies from circulation. The oldest U.S. coin I have ever found till now is a 1896 Indian Head Penny through coin roll hunting. The rarest coin I have ever found till now is a 1950D Jefferson nickel in very good condition. I also have a 1938S first-year issue Jefferson nickel in almost uncirculated condition. My current goal is to finish my Jefferson nickel folder and Lincoln cents folder.



My Footprint

China
Taiyuan, Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjing, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Jincheng, Suzhou, Yangzhou, Qinhuangdao, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shaoxing, Guangzhou, Xiamen

United States
Los Angeles (CA), Las Vegas (NV), Grand Canyon National Park (AZ), Long Beach (CA), Gainesville (FL), Orlando (FL), St Augustine (FL), San Antonio (TX), Savannah (GA), San Jose (CA), Tallahassee (FL), Portland (OR), Mount Hood National Forest (OR), San Francisco (CA), Houston (TX), Miami (FL), Sacramento (CA), Riverside (CA) , Minneapolis (MN), Philadelphia (PA)

Southeast Asia
Singapore (Singapore), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Europe
Rome (Italy), Florence (Italy), Venice (Italy), Milan (Italy), Geneva (Switzerland), Lyon (France), Paris (France)