Ein früher Morgen, ein Wecker um 7 Uhr, seltsame Geräusche im Studentenwohnheim, ein Glas frisch gepresster Orangensaft und viele kleine Aufgaben für den Tag. Dieser Text ist ein persönlicher Ausschnitt aus meinem Alltag auf Deutsch — mit Gedanken über Deutschlernen, Uni, Müdigkeit und die kleinen Momente, die einen Tag besonders machen.
Author Archives: Dai
How do you know if you are living?
After asking ChatGPT how to know if I am living, I found myself thinking about Descartes, breathing, sleeping, happiness, thoughts, and the strange distance between people. Maybe living is not only about breathing, walking, or feeling. Maybe if I can still question whether I am living, then I am living.
TestDaF (Schriftlicher Ausdruck) – Beispiel 01
This is the first text I wrote during my TestDaF preparation, before I really understood the structure and criteria of the writing exam. It is long, imperfect, and corrected by my German teacher, but I keep it here as part of my learning archive — a small reminder that progress often starts messy before it becomes clearer.
Florence – city of artisans…
Florence is not only about museums, churches, and famous views. On this walk, I followed a route inspired by a Lonely Planet guidebook and discovered another side of the city: traditional artisan workshops, handmade gloves, marbled paper, leather shoes, perfumes, and people who keep family crafts alive with care and passion.
Amsterdam… and my friend texted me, “So, which are the coolest coffee shops?”
I went to Amsterdam and, of course, my friend asked me which coffee shops were the coolest. This post is less about that kind of coffee shop and more about a joyful stop at Albert Cuyp Market, where coffee, food, and a small funny misunderstanding became part of my Amsterdam memory.
My itinerary for a 12-day around Southern Europe
A 12-day Southern Europe itinerary through France, Italy, and Spain, with stops in Paris, Florence, Milan, Barcelona, and more. This post collects my route, travel notes, and memories from a short but full trip across some of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
What happened in Florence stays forever in my heart…
In Florence, a simple walk to pick up dinner turned into one of the most memorable conversations of my trip. A stranger named Davide told me stories about bridges, literature, Vietnam, and the art of living in the now. Later that evening, a small local restaurant welcomed me with warm homemade food. These little moments made Florence stay forever in my heart.
Notes throughout the years:Â 2018
At the beginning of each year, I like to write down some blurry thoughts and collect them to read again later. This note looks back on 2017 — a year of travel, work, leadership, meeting inspiring people, stepping out of my comfort zone, learning to save, practicing tolerance, and slowly understanding what it means to let go.
Notes throughout the years: 2017
Written on the first day of the Year of the Rooster, this note looks back on 2016 and forward to 2017. It is a reflection on travel, working in tourism, meeting inspiring people, reading, heartbreak, peace of mind, career growth, and the hope of becoming more relaxed, courageous, and intentional in the year ahead.
Essay: THE BEAUTY OF BEING INSULTED
Starting from Schrödinger’s cat and the question of truth, this essay reflects on why being insulted may not only be painful but also strangely beautiful. It explores reasoning, communication, misunderstanding, pride, apology, empathy, and the complexity of human relationships in a world where every person carries a different inner ecosystem.