My Family, Traditions, and Culture
Now, let's talk about my dearest family members. My immediate family here are my mom and my
dad. My dad’s name is Lin, and he went to Jiangnan University in eastern China. He works in
an IT company called Stripe and he works from home. His main interests are gaming—mainly
Diablo, Genshin, and some Chinese ones. My mom’s name is Lian. She went to Hunan University
and she is currently a stay-at-home mom. She loves reading, studying English, C-dramas,
running, and walking.
They were both born in the same town, a village called 陈家嘴 (Orange Family's Port). It's a
quiet place where I spent a good 1/3 of my time in China. As for me, I’m an only child,
though I sometimes wish for the drama of siblings. We celebrate many holidays like Chinese
New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and my favorite, the Mid-Autumn Festival with its
mouth-watering mooncakes.
Info About Me as a Baby
When I was around one year old, I solved my first mystery. My mom was secretly eating a snack
she deemed "too unhealthy" for me. Suspicious of her silence, I looked her in the eyes and
demanded, “Hey, talk to me! Talk to me!” catching her red-handed with crumbs everywhere.
Back then, I loved stuffed animals—a cute sheep and a huge orca whale. I also made “cakes”
out of coding novels and Rubik's cubes, inspired by a bakery I loved. Kindergarten in China
was mostly fooling around; I once stole a teacher's irresistible candy with my friends,
turning her ears bright red with anger.
Besties & Teachers
Mrs. Tsang, my Grade 6 teacher, taught me to stand up for myself. She even marched me to
another class to advocate for missing tryouts. I also learned about friendship through a boy
named Mason, who wasn't a true friend, and Alice, who was. Alice moved away, but her
kindness—like shouting my name at my door when I was sick—stayed with me. Achievements? I
got 85% on my level 5 piano exam and won 1st place in cross-country in Grade 1.
Hobbies and Interests
Gaming is my main hobby—especially Genshin Impact for its lore and world (though Ella helps
with the long quests). I also love Roblox and Minecraft. Beyond screens, I help my mom cook,
play basketball (rebounding is my specialty!), and listen to music. My favorite artist is
ROSÉ from BLACKPINK (especially "On the Ground" and "APT").
Fun facts: I LOVE polar bears (I have a collection of photos) and pineapples are the best
fruit in existence. I also take math, piano, and swimming lessons.
The Future
For high school, I'm aiming for Milliken Mills (IB program) or Markville Secondary.
Career-wise? I want to be an architect. I love designing and building, and it combines math,
science, and art. Plus, I don't think AI can replace the trust needed in a human-designed
home. It pays well too! If not architecture, maybe city planning or interior design.
