One#
It has been three days since I returned to Guangzhou, and I finally feel like I have recovered a bit. From April 8th to April 21st, my daily sleep duration did not exceed 5 hours.
I discovered around the age of 25 that my energy was no longer what it used to be, and since then, I have started to joke that I am already an old person.
When I was just over 20, staying up for two or three consecutive nights was still manageable for me. As long as I adjusted a bit, I could recover. Now, it's different; if I sleep a little later or wake up a little earlier, I feel completely drained, and it takes a long time to recover.
Fortunately, my deep sleep duration has remained relatively stable, so even with less sleep, I won't be at risk of sudden death.
Additionally, I have been taking multivitamins. How should I put it? A friend repeatedly emphasized to me that it's a tax on intelligence. However, I feel that my body does indeed feel better when I take them. According to C, my overall state is different when I persist in taking them versus when I don't.
Last year, I told my cousin that his diet in the school cafeteria might be unbalanced and suggested he supplement with some vitamins and trace elements. So, I sent him a bottle. From his feedback, he could indeed feel a difference between taking them and not taking them.
So, perhaps every family has its own way; even if it's a tax on intelligence, I find it beneficial, so I don't mind being a fool.
Two#
A few days ago, while traveling, some fellow travelers discussed current events. They felt confused yet helpless.
Although I also find some things perplexing, I have a theory that helps me calm my emotions. People in high positions have access to more and comprehensive information than we ordinary folks, which should be common knowledge. If that's the case, why should I criticize those in high positions based on my own limitations?
However, it is an undeniable fact that social hostility is stronger now than ever. My theory is just a way to calm my own emotions; when the whip strikes me, it still hurts.
After the incident in Zhangjiajie, a similar situation occurred in Shifang, Sichuan a few days ago. This should serve as a wake-up call for both authorities and the public to seriously investigate whether it was due to despair or incitement.
I think about these two incidents from several dimensions. One dimension is that life is precious; how desperate must one be to seek death? As long as there is hope for survival, one might not be so resolute. Another dimension is whether this could be a form of escape? I might be criticized for saying this, but it is undeniable that, to some extent, this is a form of escape. I haven't seen the details of the Shifang incident, but I have read detailed reports on the Zhangjiajie incident. Although they ended everything, how should the relatives left behind live on after losing them? Another dimension leans towards conspiracy theories; with the internet being so developed, is it possible that they were brainwashed?
I hope there will be more related reports in the future to clarify the facts.
As the saying goes, a good death is not as good as a bad life. Everyone's life is only once; we should cherish it.
Three#
Yesterday afternoon, it rained heavily in Guangzhou, and this morning it drizzled a bit, finally breaking the oppressive heat of the past few days.
This year, the triple La Niña that has lingered over the Pacific has finally ended; I wonder if it will directly transition to El Niño. Many people have experienced the changes in climate in recent years, such as increasingly hot summers and frequent extreme weather events.
Last year, large areas of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River experienced severe drought, which was only recently alleviated. When crossing the Yangtze River, C pointed to the water surface and said, "The water has finally risen a bit; at the beginning of March, the water level was still low."
I've heard from friends that Yunnan has been experiencing prolonged drought, with some land already cracking. Today, I saw pictures on social media showing a lake in Yunnan that has dried up completely.
31% of 2023 has already passed; I wonder if there will be severe meteorological disasters ahead. It feels like this year will again be one of droughts and floods.
Regardless, we still need to make some preparations. For example, store some emergency water and food at home, prepare a few power banks, and have fans ready. In case we encounter extreme weather one day, we won't be caught off guard.