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Yueyang enjoying the blue hour in Edinburgh

An Edinburgh blue hour

I spent the day city-walking around Edinburgh on my own. At sunset, I listened to music by myself and watched the sky turn into a beautiful blue hour.

Yueyang at a BLACKPINK concert in Singapore

A night with BLACKPINK

I went to see BLACKPINK, the Korean girl group I’ve loved for six years, with a friend I’ve known for thirteen years. Sharing that night together made it unforgettable.

Yueyang at a Formula 1 race

Race weekend

This March, I watched the 2026 Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix race with friends. It felt wonderful to celebrate with complete strangers, brought together by a shared love of racing.

Yueyang overlooking the coast in Malaysia

Tropical light

Langkawi may be a less-traveled destination in Malaysia, but I loved its beautiful sea and sunsets. A boat trip through the mangroves offered a distinctive taste of local life. For me, it was even more worth visiting than Penang.

Yueyang touring Shanghai with international students

City walks together

I was honored to serve as a volunteer host for students from the University of Michigan visiting our college. Exploring Shanghai together on city walks, exchanging perspectives across cultures, and sharing in their enthusiasm made the experience unforgettable.

Yueyang at a beach in Portugal

Atlantic afternoon

The summer after graduating from high school, I traveled to Portugal with my family. In a quiet little town with few tourists, the white sand was hot underfoot, while the seawater was wonderfully cool.