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  • At noon, when I ran out of ginger while cooking, she happily volunteered to buy some herself. Watching from the window as she walked to the market and returned on her own made us deeply proud.

    A hand is holding a piece of ginger root against a light textured background.
    → 10:41 PM, Oct 26
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  • Morning Rush and Evening Letting Go

    Hamer woke late and needed extra time to get ready. I found myself rushing her along, but I realized afterward: there’s no real need to hurry over things that matter to her. When we rush, children sense our urgency and often slow down further. We also risk turning a pleasant morning into a tense one. Sometimes it’s better to just let things unfold at their own pace.

    In the evening, Hamer wanted to join her friend for an impromptu meal instead of sticking to our original plan. My first instinct was to address this later and set firm boundaries. But then I thought: does this really need to be serious?
    From her perspective, she simply spent time with her friend and shared a meal—a joyful moment. There was nothing wrong with it. By lecturing her later, I’d only taint that happy memory.

    → 9:15 PM, Oct 16
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  • Ten Years at the Beijing R&D Center

    Today marks my 10th anniversary at the Beijing R&D Center—a milestone I hadn’t realized until my lead reminded me.

    I started here as an intern, grew into new roles, and even switched from product engineering to software development. Over the years, I’ve gone from restless to grounded, from chasing goals to following curiosity. This place has seen me through graduation, marriage, and parenthood.

    Ten years may sound long, but it feels like a blink—filled with learning, growth, and quiet gratitude.

    A colorful celebration features a character holding a 10th balloon, surrounded by confetti, with the message Happy EsriVersary.
    → 10:30 PM, Oct 14
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  • Today was Hamer’s Young Pioneers induction ceremony at school. When she waited for me after class, she was wearing a bright red scarf—it looked both both cute and serious on her. It was her first time wearing it, marking the moment she officially became a Young Pioneer.

    A man and a young child are smiling together, with the child wearing a yellow hat and red scarf.
    → 10:33 PM, Oct 13
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  • UNO becomes our family entertainment from today.

    A deck of UNO cards with a few blue cards and others face down on a white surface beside the packaging.
    → 10:28 PM, Oct 13
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  • The Secret of the Tooth Fairy

    Last night, Hamer lost her upper left incisor. This time, instead of putting it in her little tooth box, she happily said she would place it under her pillow for the Tooth Fairy to exchange for money. I watched as she carefully slipped it under the pillow in her own room.

    After she washed up and fell asleep, I went to check—but the tooth was gone. I guessed she might have moved it to the big bed she actually sleeps in. I searched there too, but couldn’t find it. In the end, I decided to just leave the money under the pillow in her room.

    The next morning, Hamer excitedly lifted her pillow to see if the Tooth Fairy had come. Finding nothing, she looked disappointed and said, “So it’s not real after all.” I told her, “Maybe check the pillow in your room?” She rushed off, lifted it, and squealed, “It’s true! I got one yuan!” She held the coin like a treasure.


    A moment later, she looked at me and asked, “Was it you?” — I, of course, denied everything.

    → 10:27 PM, Oct 13
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  • I didn’t know that the background song Hamer danced to recently was a Brazilian funk song titled “Mente Má”, which is a Portuguese phrase.

    A young girl is looking at the camera while standing next to a digital image of a stylized character with the text Mente Má on a Spotify card.
    → 10:21 PM, Oct 12
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  • Hamer taught me to make the rollover origami this morning, it likes a magic while playing.

    Four small origami fortune teller games feature simple doodles, including hearts and smiley faces, in red and pink paper.
    → 10:15 PM, Oct 12
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  • I didn’t know that FaceTime can end the call automatically while detecting sensitive content. It’s powerful 💥

    → 12:18 AM, Oct 12
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  • Hamer used Qwerty Learner while playing teaching game, and she likes it.

    Qwerty Learner
    → 12:11 AM, Oct 12
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  • National Day Road Trip (Oct 2–6)

    We took a five-day road trip during China’s National Day holiday, traveling from Beijing to Jin Hai Lake, Jixian, Aranya, and Tangshan. It was a trip filled with laughter, good food, and a sense of calm.

    Day 1 – Jin Hai Lake 
I drove carefully at first, making my way to Jin Hai Lake. We set up a canopy and picnic mat on the grass, lazily enjoying the afternoon. Driving through winding mountain roads to the hotel after dark, I didn’t even know how to switch on the high beams and had to follow the car ahead. To our surprise, our room was upgraded to a spacious suite. Dinner at a local restaurant called “Da Lin” was simple but delicious.

    Day 2 – Jixian Ancient Town
 After breakfast, the kids played in the indoor playground and made mooncakes. We then headed to Jixian, an ancient town rich in history. Lunch was a hearty pot of stewed fish. We visited Dule Temple and wandered through Yuyang Ancient Street. Parking in the narrow village alley was tricky, but I managed it. The homestay that night was disappointing, but it was just a place to sleep. We had light barbecue for dinner after an overly filling lunch.

    Day 3 – Journey to Aranya
 We started the day with a short hike before driving three hours on the highway to Aranya. The hotel was decent, though getting into the gated community wasn’t easy. That night, we planned how to enter the next day and enjoyed seafood—especially the clams, which everyone loved so much we ordered twice.

    Day 4 – Aranya
 The morning wind was howling outside. We left around ten and entered Aranya with the help of a “scalper,” which felt a bit like sneaking in. The community had everything—shops, cafes, art—and even though I didn’t do much, it was worth seeing. The kids had a blast on the beach; one got knocked over by waves, the other soaked his pants laughing.

    Day 5 – Tangshan and Home
 We slept in, had breakfast, and drove to Tangshan with light traffic all the way. We visited the Earthquake Memorial Park, had lunch at “Tangshan Banquet,” and took a brief stroll near Qiaotou Old Street. As the sun set and the moon rose, we headed home, hearts full and spirits calm.

    Out road trip from Beijing to Jin Hai Lake, Jixian, Aranya, and Tangshan.
    → 9:56 PM, Oct 9
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  • Our second self-driving journey’s first stop, Jinhaihu.

    A campsite with a tent, tarp, folding chairs, and various supplies is set up on a grassy field next to a grove of trees.Two fiery displays resembling spinning wheels of sparks are seen against a backdrop, reflected in a body of water.

    → 10:40 PM, Oct 2
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  • First run on the first day of October. And then enjoy the brunch with family.

    A satellite map displays a route marked with green, yellow, and red lines winding through city streets.
    → 11:50 AM, Oct 1
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  • I saw the strong friendship between Hamer and her friend. They had a bad time while playing badminton and both cried heavily. After calming down, they hugged together, cried to say sorry for each other, and forgave each other.

    → 11:46 PM, Sep 25
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  • This is our dinner, Hamer and I cooked together. It looks delicious, but tastes too sweet.

    A plate of fusilli pasta with sauce and vegetables is served with a spoon on a woven placemat, accompanied by a small bowl of pasta.
    → 11:41 PM, Sep 25
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  • We came back home early today to have dinner first. While cooking, Hamer was working on her homework. I feel good about today’s dinner.

    A meal featuring a bowl of scrambled egg and tomato soup, a dish of broccoli with meat, and another dish of lotus root and meat stir-fry all served on a woven placemat.
    → 7:06 PM, Sep 23
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  • 2025-09-22 TIL: Microsoft Copilot Studio and Process Framework for Microsoft Semantic Kernel

    2025-09-22 TIL: Microsoft Copilot Studio and Process Framework for Microsoft Semantic Kernel

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    I heared Microsoft Copilot Studio before, but I didn’t realize it’s similar to the Agent Builder that we want to build and support. Woooo, how can i miss that? Copilot Studio is a grphical, low-code tool for building agents and agent flows.

    A collegue shared me the Process Framework for Microsoft Semantic Kernel, which provides a robust solution for automating complex workflows. Each step within the framework performs tasks by invoking user-defined Kernel Functions, utilizing an event-driven model to manage workflow execution.

    → 10:12 PM, Sep 22
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  • Cartwheeling everywhere

    → 9:56 PM, Sep 22
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  • The Color Run

    People are participating in a colorful outdoor event wearing white clothes with colorful powder, and a child is holding a packet of color while wearing heart-shaped sunglasses.
    → 12:55 PM, Sep 14
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  • Farewell.

    Colorful decorations, including yellow and red ornamental structures, are set up beside a pathway in a neatly arranged garden area.
    → 1:59 PM, Aug 27
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  • R.I.P

    A coffin covered with a pink patterned blanket is adorned with flowers and a framed photograph, next to a lit candle on a small stool.
    → 12:42 PM, Aug 21
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    What an evening with rosy clouds at sunset.
    → 7:03 PM, Aug 19
  • It’s been a long time since I last felt the sorrow of leaving home.

    → 4:59 PM, Aug 19
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  • First time to get a long call from Apple to make a successful refund of the Apple Gift Card I purchased yesterday. The support started from the support message, has been transferred to 3 different departments between tech support and sales support, and needs a refund call from sales. While calling, it also transferred to 4 different advisors.

    → 6:48 PM, Aug 15
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  • Sky Ladder of Huangya, with sky kid, sky lady, and sky gentlemen.

    → 6:39 PM, Aug 15
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