I started my substitution military service full of inspiration. 6 months later, I finally sat down and started typing out an entry. I've had plenty of conversations with friends and family about the school here, what it's like to make the 3-hour trek from Taipei to the mountain at 1650m altitude. However, it's been difficult … Continue reading helping others, helping myself

一轉眼一個月就過去了。The past month is perhaps the most jam-packed month of my life. So much happened, so much to share. 成功嶺：worry, uncertainty, fun, adventure, new experience, military-like, summer camp, people from all walks of life, professional athletes, slightly annoying people, really annoying officers, getting yelled at for no reason, reflecting and learning the rationale, learning not to get … Continue reading 替代役新兵訓練 － 成功嶺的鍛鍊與澄清湖的洗滌

This trip is different from all the past trips in that I'm here as extra support. As a result, I've been able to spend time thinking and reflecting. What a precious opportunity to be away from the hustle and the bustle and have time to read. Last night we had a ready-made camp fire and … Continue reading Day 5 – Farewell. See you again?