Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026!

As you may know, Julia and I ventured deep into Chinese territory in 2025. During our stay, we could observe a world so refreshingly different, it felt like landing on Mars (minus the little green men). We were farther from home than ever before. Amid the unknowns, observing differences and learning to get around there, one fact really caught our attention...

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Picture this: strolling to the station around 1 p.m., we witness a scooter squad casually plowing into a zebra crossing, clipping a man's arm in a minor fender-bender. The guy? Unfazed! He dusts off, keeps walking in perfect harmony, not a ripple in his zen vibe. I laughed in disbelief—could I ever pull that off without a dramatic outburst?

I'm light-years from that zen master status—more like a weed-choked plot than a serene Beijing garden—but a bit of Chinese philosophy was the perfect fertilizer: a little ritual here, some wuwei there, and suddenly my inner chaos can start sprouting more harmoniously, transforming my surroundings.

Bold 2026: Fearless Pursuit

Well, well, well… May this year of 2026 bring balance, curiosity, and experiences worth remembering, where every bump in the road teaches us to flow onward with grace and grin. Happy New Year—here's to harmony in the unknown!

As we bid farewell to 2025, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for every collaboration we've shared this year. Each moment—chaotic or calm—became a seed of transformation, watering the gardens of our lives. Happy 2026!