I was born and raised in Shenyang, China. I moved to Changsha to pursue my Bachelor's degree in 2015. In 2018, I relocated to Urbana, IL for my Master's degree and later moved to Tuscaloosa, AL for my Ph.D during the pandemic in 2020.
Having been in the US, I developed a passion for flying. I have visited or transfered at several airports, with my favorites being ORD (>30 times) and DFW (12 times) in the US, NRT (6 times) in Japan, and, of course, SHE in China (numerous times).
After I relocating to T-Town my interest in road trips has blossomed, leading me to discover numerous charming towns in the Dixie region.
Since this year (2023), I've been passionate about aerobic exercise, helping me shed over 30 lbs! Starting from May, I discovered strength weight training, thanks to mentors Charlie and Xiaodong, leading to significant improvements in my core power through deadlifts, bench presses, and squats.