Activity Calendar (Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022)
My bookshelf
Seek flowers within ruins
Please Speak Mandarin - Season 1
0★★★★★★9.301977 / UK / Comedy / Stuart Allen / Barry Evans / Jacki Harding
Want to watch Dec 31, 2022Via Twitter Amina
Want to watch Dec 31, 2022Via Twitter Amina
When Breath Becomes Air
0★★★★★★9.10Paul Kalanithi / 2020 / Zhejiang Education Press
Want to read Dec 30, 2022Previously noted as 'supplementary mark' in 2013, Paul, who was on the verge of reaching the peak of his life, was suddenly diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. From that moment, he began to document the remainder of his life from both the perspectives of a doctor and a patient, reflecting on medicine and humanity. His articles were published in 'The New York Times', 'The Washington Post', and other media, captivating a global audience. The writing in this book is beautifully crafted and deeply sincere, containing profound contemplations on humanity, life and death, and medicine that have deeply moved countless readers worldwide.
Want to read Dec 30, 2022Previously noted as 'supplementary mark' in 2013, Paul, who was on the verge of reaching the peak of his life, was suddenly diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. From that moment, he began to document the remainder of his life from both the perspectives of a doctor and a patient, reflecting on medicine and humanity. His articles were published in 'The New York Times', 'The Washington Post', and other media, captivating a global audience. The writing in this book is beautifully crafted and deeply sincere, containing profound contemplations on humanity, life and death, and medicine that have deeply moved countless readers worldwide.
The Naval Codex
63★★★★★8.463[USA] Eric Jorgenson / 2022 / CITIC Press
Want to read Dec 30, 2022Via tw bitwu.eth / Via tw jiayuan Revisited many books in 2022, and 'The Naval Codex' is the one I recommend the most. I had already read the English version in early 2021 and recently re-read it. Many of the maxims initially make sense, but only through true practice can one grasp their deeper meanings. Naval's two key life philosophies: Evolutionary theory + Rational Buddhism; the former pertains to genes, while the latter involves using introspection to combat genetic predispositions. /via tw xiaofeng Never collaborate with those who are resentful, cynical, and pessimistically negative, as their prophecies will fulfill themselves.
Want to read Dec 30, 2022Via tw bitwu.eth / Via tw jiayuan Revisited many books in 2022, and 'The Naval Codex' is the one I recommend the most. I had already read the English version in early 2021 and recently re-read it. Many of the maxims initially make sense, but only through true practice can one grasp their deeper meanings. Naval's two key life philosophies: Evolutionary theory + Rational Buddhism; the former pertains to genes, while the latter involves using introspection to combat genetic predispositions. /via tw xiaofeng Never collaborate with those who are resentful, cynical, and pessimistically negative, as their prophecies will fulfill themselves.
The Garden of Forking Paths
0★★★★★★8.90[Argentina] Jorge Luis Borges / 2015 / Shanghai Translation Publishing House
Want to read Dec 29, 2022Want to read Dec 29, 2022The Origins of the Boxer Rebellion
47★★★★★★8.747[USA] James Seymour / 2021 / Jiangsu People's Publishing House
Want to read Dec 29, 2022Via tw song ma recently thought of a funny thing about the Boxer Rebellion. This grassroots movement took the eradication of foreign religions and the killing of foreigners as its mission, but it was covered with layers of stigma. However, the most impartial evaluations of the Boxers ironically came from two foreigners: James Seymour and Kevin. History always has a sense of humor.
Want to read Dec 29, 2022Via tw song ma recently thought of a funny thing about the Boxer Rebellion. This grassroots movement took the eradication of foreign religions and the killing of foreigners as its mission, but it was covered with layers of stigma. However, the most impartial evaluations of the Boxers ironically came from two foreigners: James Seymour and Kevin. History always has a sense of humor.
Flowers of Shanghai
42★★★★★8.2421998 / Taiwan, Japan / Drama / Hou Hsiao-hsien / Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Michiko Hada
Want to watch Dec 29, 2022Via Twitter. Didn't finish watching last time
Want to watch Dec 29, 2022Via Twitter. Didn't finish watching last time
Alice in Borderland Season 2
0★★★★★6.302022 / Japan / Action Sci-Fi Mystery Thriller Fantasy / Directed by Shinsuke Sato / Starring Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya
Watched Dec 29, 2022|Poor★★★★★Couldn't even continue after the first episode. What on earth did they make? Exaggerated expressions at every turn, only the protagonist survives as everyone else dies randomly. The invincibility aura is on full blast, people flip cars, crawl out and walk away, with a savior complex popping up frequently alongside vacant flashbacks. Guys stuff hands in pockets even when running away, girls are in pristine tank tops and bikinis, with smooth skin and silky hair. While the ultimate question remains intriguing, the mystery is gone, the screenwriters became lazy with the details. The crew let loose, carelessly arranging scenes, blatantly showcasing elements of violence, sex, and sentimentality to harvest revenue.
Watched Dec 29, 2022|Poor★★★★★Couldn't even continue after the first episode. What on earth did they make? Exaggerated expressions at every turn, only the protagonist survives as everyone else dies randomly. The invincibility aura is on full blast, people flip cars, crawl out and walk away, with a savior complex popping up frequently alongside vacant flashbacks. Guys stuff hands in pockets even when running away, girls are in pristine tank tops and bikinis, with smooth skin and silky hair. While the ultimate question remains intriguing, the mystery is gone, the screenwriters became lazy with the details. The crew let loose, carelessly arranging scenes, blatantly showcasing elements of violence, sex, and sentimentality to harvest revenue.
Alice in Borderland Season 1
0★★★★★8.002020 / Japan / Action Sci-Fi Mystery Thriller Fantasy / Directed by Shinsuke Sato / Starring Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya
Watched Dec 28, 2022|Good★★★★★The mystery is excellent, quite innovative, and the Japanese cute and clumsy style can be awkward yet still very captivating, compelling one to binge-watch. What is more absurd is the underlying motive of this game, revealing one after another sociopally twisted individual descending into murderous madness? Also, there is a massive live-action underground operations team, and they get completely wiped out? Nonetheless, this piece accurately knows its identity as an exhilarating drama. The male lead commandeers all the spotlight with scenes filled to the brim with flashy displays of the torso, hips, legs, and wanton killing, disregarding morality, law, and reason. This type of sensationalism centered entertainment is thrilling indeed, but uncomfortably so.
Watched Dec 28, 2022|Good★★★★★The mystery is excellent, quite innovative, and the Japanese cute and clumsy style can be awkward yet still very captivating, compelling one to binge-watch. What is more absurd is the underlying motive of this game, revealing one after another sociopally twisted individual descending into murderous madness? Also, there is a massive live-action underground operations team, and they get completely wiped out? Nonetheless, this piece accurately knows its identity as an exhilarating drama. The male lead commandeers all the spotlight with scenes filled to the brim with flashy displays of the torso, hips, legs, and wanton killing, disregarding morality, law, and reason. This type of sensationalism centered entertainment is thrilling indeed, but uncomfortably so.
The Age of Silver
0★★★★★8.20Wang Xiaobo / 2016 / Beijing United Publishing Co.
Read Dec 27, 2022|Good★★★★★Whether true or false, the reading enchants with underlying cryptic currents, leaving one in a wistful haze. The mastery of language is profound, playing with words wantonly. On the surface, it shows respect but is filled with rebellion and disobedience, distinctly characteristic. The overt expression of 'sexuality' is like a huge slogan plastered on the forehead: non-compliance. Excerpt 1: Once everything 'begins', there is nothing terrifying left in this world. Right now, I'm just a bit afraid of dying. After death, there will be no fear. Excerpt 2: Humans dwell all over the world, living in a daze, eating then sleeping, and after sufficient rest, eating again. Later, people gathered in river valleys and plains, established civilizations, and from there, all troubles began.
Read Dec 27, 2022|Good★★★★★Whether true or false, the reading enchants with underlying cryptic currents, leaving one in a wistful haze. The mastery of language is profound, playing with words wantonly. On the surface, it shows respect but is filled with rebellion and disobedience, distinctly characteristic. The overt expression of 'sexuality' is like a huge slogan plastered on the forehead: non-compliance. Excerpt 1: Once everything 'begins', there is nothing terrifying left in this world. Right now, I'm just a bit afraid of dying. After death, there will be no fear. Excerpt 2: Humans dwell all over the world, living in a daze, eating then sleeping, and after sufficient rest, eating again. Later, people gathered in river valleys and plains, established civilizations, and from there, all troubles began.
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
0★★★★★N/A0Philippa Perry / Trojan Publishing
Want to read Dec 27, 2022Via tw rewolf 'No matter how old your child is, he will always act in a way that reminds you of the emotions you experienced at his age.' Children are truly amazing beings. When you are always angry about certain behaviors of your child, it might be that you are angry or helpless about yourself at a certain stage. Before you lay a hand on the child, make an effort to get to know yourself again. 'The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read'
Want to read Dec 27, 2022Via tw rewolf 'No matter how old your child is, he will always act in a way that reminds you of the emotions you experienced at his age.' Children are truly amazing beings. When you are always angry about certain behaviors of your child, it might be that you are angry or helpless about yourself at a certain stage. Before you lay a hand on the child, make an effort to get to know yourself again. 'The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read'