The cover is the state of my desktop when I was studying CS50 this week. Please forgive my messy desktop, I will tidy it up next week. 😁
Work & Life & Study#
There is nothing special to mention about work this week, the only minor issue is that I have a remote meeting with a foreigner next week. The bad thing is that my English is average. What's even worse is that I will be communicating with an Indian. I have no prejudice, but I can hardly understand what they are saying (mainly because I am not good enough). I have communicated with Indians in meetings before, but fortunately, Teams can display subtitles in real-time (with a slight delay), and there is also a project manager who can help, so I can only hope that I can explain the solution to the foreigner.
There haven't been any major changes in my life, mainly just adding exercise. Following the tutorial on Bilibili, I started practicing boxing. I originally planned to exercise for at least 5 days, but there was a slight deviation. The exercise record is as follows: 
. Overall, boxing is definitely more efficient in burning fat than doing exercises. So, for now, it is still my best choice.
I participated in a company event on Saturday and received a 300 yuan shopping card. I think I should reward myself a little. I thought about my wish list and it seems that there is nothing special that I want to buy in the near future, the only thing I want to buy is a kitten. I thought about it for a long time and felt that it was a bit inappropriate. There are several reasons why it is not suitable:
- I don't have a settled place, so there are problems with transporting the kitten during holidays. I usually go home by bus, and whether the bus allows pets depends on the "mood of the security inspector." So, this is very awkward.
- In 2024, I will definitely change jobs, whether it is entering the software industry or continuing in the mechanical industry, I will most likely not stay in Hefei anymore, so there will be problems with transporting the kitten at that time.
- Personal business trip issue: I currently have a certain probability of going on business trips. Because I am single, feeding the kitten during business trips is a problem.
- .......
I thought about it for a long time like this, and then I had a dream on Saturday night: I dreamed that I bought a kitten, bought cat food, bought cat litter, and comforted it not to be afraid when it came home... It seems that I really want a kitten. I used to raise cats when I was in the countryside, and it has been more than ten years since I last raised a cat.
On Sunday afternoon, I chatted with Boss Tang and felt that Boss Tang has been troubled recently. Boss Tang and I have always had a casual style of conversation, so we talked about various things. Boss Tang recently resigned, so we talked about the next job. The consensus reached is: the next job should be treated as a career, not just a job. I have always had this goal, so I am very cautious in choosing a company and a position. There doesn't seem to be any particularly good positions at the end of the year, so I didn't look for related jobs anymore, and I plan to look for them after the new year. Finally, we also talked about Yuan Shikai proclaiming himself emperor and other topics (manual dog head 🐶).
As for studying, I am still "conquering CS50" this week. I originally planned to finish all the courses this week, but unfortunately, there is still one lesson left, Lecture 9. I should be able to finish the course next week, as well as the assignments for Lecture 0-8 (only 6-8 left). Lecture 9 is a big project, and I looked at it in advance. It requires using my imagination to create something. I haven't figured out what I want to do yet, so I am still thinking about it and plan to spend some time and effort on this final project. It is worth mentioning that CS50 has a communication group, and if you ask questions in it, the teaching assistants (I am not sure) will answer you quickly. In the middle of the week, when I was doing a check, I couldn't pass it, and there was no problem with debugging. I posted the problem in the group, and the teaching assistant later found that the internal test of the system did not support the call of that function after modifying it. I looked at the records, and the teaching assistants would answer quickly if there were any problems. This is great, at least in my opinion. The screenshot below is the answer at that time.
Tools#
- Notion Annual Plan: I found a great template made by Jenn Kingston from abroad, and I recommend it to everyone: 2024 Annual Plan Template, see the picture below. As a lazy international experimental research expert, when it comes to planning, I usually just find a template and modify it to save time and effort. If you like to do it yourself, you can make your own, and if you do it well, I will copy yours:）😁
Life#
- Medicated Foot Bath: I started doing a medicated foot bath this week. I still have some Motherwort that I bought before, so I soaked my feet in it. I like to use specially boiled water to soak the medicinal solution, and then place my feet above the basin, allowing the steam to directly steam the soles of my feet (although it doesn't have much effect). When the water temperature is suitable, I will put my feet in and soak them. Motherwort is said to have the function of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Soaking feet with Motherwort helps to improve blood circulation in the lower limbs and speed up metabolism. But I checked and found that it is mostly used by women. In the spirit of not wasting the traditional Chinese virtue, I will use up the remaining ones before deciding.
- Exercise: I have been following the video to practice the Wing Chun routine this week, and I feel that my body has improved a lot, or maybe it's just an illusion that flashed in my mind... I persisted for a total of 4 days and burned more than 800 calories. Combining the calculation method of "3,500 calories per pound of fat," well, it's a little over two taels of fat.
Entertainment#
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"Growing Pigeon Peas": I watched three or four episodes, and the members in the show kept saying that sesame leaves are fragrant and delicious. As someone who grew up in the countryside, it seems that I have never eaten sesame leaves before, nor have I heard that sesame leaves can be eaten. I once thought it was a translation problem. I checked the encyclopedia and found out that they can really be eaten (it surprised me 🤔). I can try them in the future. 😋 Here is a partial introduction to sesame in the "Flora of China":
Sesame is originally from India and was introduced to China during the Han Dynasty. It was called "Hu Ma" in ancient times (still called that in Japan today), but now it is commonly known as "Zhi Ma" or sesame. This plant is widely cultivated in China and has a long history.
Sesame seeds contain 55% oil. In addition to being used for food, they can also be pressed for oil. The oil is used for food and for women to apply to their hair. It is also used for medicine, as a base for ointments, lubricants, and detoxifiers. The seeds come in black and white varieties, with the black ones called black sesame and the white ones called white sesame. Black sesame is a mild nourishing agent containing fatty oils, which has a nourishing and nutritious effect and can also treat hypertension. -
"Maze Rice": Only one episode has been released, and I have only watched one episode. Currently in a wait-and-see state.
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"Traveler's Guide to the Eight Directions 2": The four companions have already gathered, but they keep getting killed by monsters, which is annoying.
Reading#
- "A Global History" (current progress: 17%): I didn't read much this week, mainly read blog posts. Currently, I am still reading about Greek civilization, and it also discusses why Buddhism and Christianity were able to spread. I will paste the explanation from the book below for everyone to read:
In the following centuries, Christianity spread throughout Europe, and Buddhism won over most of Asia. The reason for the success of these two major religions lies in certain new features they both share: First, they both focus on the salvation of the soul and promise eternal happiness in the afterlife; second, they both adhere to egalitarianism - opening their doors to anyone who wants to join, regardless of gender, wealth, freedom, or slavery, treating everyone equally; finally, they both emphasize noble moral principles and emphasize that in order to save the soul, one must abide by these principles. This requirement, combined with effective church organizations, enables these two major religions to have a strong influence on the daily lives of believers.
Others#
- Planning to work on quarterly and monthly plans next week
- Need to organize future work plans
- Thinking about making a light painting, still considering whether to do it