Life

I started out in architecture, assuming I would eventually design buildings. Somewhere along the way, that stopped being the most interesting part. What stayed with me instead was a certain way of thinking: about geometry, structure, how things fit together. I’ve always been drawn to 3D geometry in particular; there’s something about working in three dimensions that I find genuinely exciting. At some point I found myself more interested in how shapes are constructed and represented than in what the final design looked like. ...

I took on the presidency mostly for two personal reasons: I wanted to get better at leading a team, and I wanted to make some good friends. Both happened. But it turned out to be quite a ride. The Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce in Sweden (TCCSJC) is a volunteer organization for Taiwanese under 40 living in Sweden, operating as the junior chapter of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Sweden (TCCS). Everyone on the team has a day job. Nobody gets paid. Things move because people choose to make them move. ...

One year ago, we experienced something unimaginable: our beloved Genie left us. The shock and feeling of helplessness were too overwhelming. From his happy morning jumps to his sudden collapse in the park across from our home, we never expected that night would be without him. Maybe it was the sudden departure, or perhaps it was because he was only three years old, and we always felt there were so many more enjoyable moments we could experience together. But regardless of the reasons, the sadness and the suffocating feeling were indescribable, and everything seemed meaningless without him around. ...

I am so happy to be invited by 浪浪別哭 (Lang Lang Don’t Cry) to share our story of adopting Genie from Taiwan to Switzerland! Without the help of the foster family, volunteers, dog ambassadors, and 浪浪別哭, it would have been very hard for Genie to make it all the way to Switzerland. I am deeply grateful to so many people who helped make this journey possible. 🐾 ...