“Lange lieb’ ich dich schon…” — Friedrich Hölderlin “I have loved you for a long time…” wrote Hölderlin in his poem Heidelberg. But how long is a long time? How about twenty years? It was in 2005 when I first visited this enchanting, romantic city with my sister. We were tourists then, right before I …
The concert at Aula der Alten Universität Heidelberg at 19:30 was the 100th anniversary commemoration of the singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. A significant figure who contributed greatly to the cultural landscape after the war, especially in the German cultural heritage of Kunstlied (Art Song). His last pupil, Benjamin Appl, curated the programme using Fischer-Dieskau’s biography as …
Heidelberg is a Unesco City of Literature since December 1st 2014. Heidelberg is traditionally home for new publication, moreover, it is also a great place to discover second-hand books. My absolutely favourite 2nd hand bookshop is Antiquariat Hatry | Hauptstr. 119. Heidelberg, Germany 69117. If you enjoy my blog post and vlog, please don’t forget …
I am very sorry if I have disappointed you, when I talk about Heidelberg without showing you the old bridge, the old castle and the old church. I love the Heidelberg old town, like the whole world does. People from all over the world cross the ocean for just a glimpse of Heidelberg and I …
I am extremely tired and I just want to do a quick note before I forget everything. The friends that I used to meet in Heidelberg were busy or away on this weekend, which made my Heidelberg weekend looked a bit pale. But, an oversea good friend is in town. It was so good to …
I am waiting for the temperature to be bearable to sleep as I am writing this. Conclusion of the day is gratitude. My temporary visa is prolonged until 28.9.2022 because of the foreign office still need time to exam my long term working visa. I think this is a perfect solution for now, in view …
Keeping a diary. Usually I write my diary in free style, so that my writing will flow. Other than relying on writing flow, discipline keep me writing. But how?
I slowly learn to focus more on the thing I am really extremely enjoying doing, they are: imagination, creation, music, literature.
Am I betraying my calling? To serve is not equal to to be a people pleaser though. Is the church the only place to live out my faith? Is it my selfish ambition?
“Recently, it is very difficult for me to get up in the morning. I know my schedule and things to do, but why it is so difficult to wake up? I remember you in your last semester, you always make it to start your daily practice very early.” A college friend said. “Well, that time, …