The annual Double Eleven has arrived again. This year, as always, I feel that it's just a gimmick, and the actual discounts aren't as plentiful or widespread as they claim. As the saying goes, "If small benefits are not widespread, the people will not follow." But I haven't been completely shopping-free; I got a new phone 📱 (Xiaomi 15) during the first release, and after a couple of weeks of use, I feel it's quite good.
Let's rewind to the end of October, the day after my birthday (the 18th). I went to the 26th China International Baking Exhibition with colleagues (and former colleagues). The exhibition was packed with people, showcasing a variety of specialties from different vendors, including baked bread, specially brewed milk tea, and staple foods like hot dry noodles, all available for free tasting. Naturally, I indulged without hesitation and hope there will be more such events.
After that, I returned to my busy daily routine. I took a break to play two or three Minecraft mod packs, revisited WHU, and discovered a cat café near the school. After the "two-person incident," the tense atmosphere in the research group has eased somewhat, but the workload is unlikely to shift due to personal will; in fact, due to staffing reasons, it has increased. I can only roll up my sleeves and work hard 💦. Some courses have ended, and exams are approaching, while new courses have started, creating a nearly seamless transition. I'm overwhelmed and understand why electric scooters are a necessity for college students.
November 5th is Bao's birthday. I prepared a cute hairpin in advance, bought some snacks, and wrote a handwritten letter, which I successfully delivered to Bao. In recent days, I visited a rice noodle shop called Y Mama Rice Noodles, which I found very delicious. The owner is also quite interesting, so I wanted to record this. I'm also keeping an eye on the U.S. elections; the Populism 2.0 phase is about to arrive, and we'll see how things develop in the future.
Since the last summary, my days have been like this—rushed and hurried, but there are also some small moments of happiness sprinkled along the timeline, attempting to slow down the pace of life. Overall, it’s not too bad.