About Daniel
Profile
Name: Daniel
Email: daniel@qiuliang.com
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Favorite color: Blue
Languages: English,
Mandarin,
Cantonese,
Hakka,
French
Music taste: New Age (Enya, Enigma, Secret Garden...),
Jazz (Diana Krall),
Folk (Allan Taylor),
Rock (Xu wei, Roxette, The Eagles)...
Future Plan: have a round_the_world trip....
Travel Experiences: Europe: France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Holland, Greece, Switzerland, Belgium, Austria and Monaco;
Asia: India, Cambodia, and Burma
Favorite place: Greece
Summary
This is just a quick overview of me.
I enjoy having my thoughts challenged. If someone has a better argument than I do, then (depending on the issue) I will quite happily say "I have changed my mind - you're right". I am very optimistic but never chase things which lead to nowhere. I believe that action speaks louder than words. I will be more than happy someday when all dreams come true on the strength of my own hands. Life is a journey, travel it well.
Daniel, in a book I read several years ago, it means to view the world clearly with the help from God. Hopefully, seeking after dreams with indefatigable efforts,
I could be a man living wisely, bravely and cheerfully as God wishes.
My Way, My Dream
Childhood Memories
I was born and raised up in Meizhou, the capital of Hakka which has the long history of migrations. In a series of migrations, the Hakka settled in their present locations in southern China, and then migrated overseas to various nations throughout the world.The migratory tradition continued with the redistribution of Hakka people in the most remote parts of the world. The Hakka have had a significant influence on the course of Chinese and overseas Chinese history and influences me as well on my life.
Usually, childhood is the most joyful moment of a person's life. However, my boyhood was not golden but a peaceful time without any worries, simply only family and sports. The memory was like a piece of blank paper. I don't mean to forget it on purpose, but whenever I want to recall these days, nothing special, just like the taste of water, pure and natural.
Mature of Apple
I used to be a very quiet and indifferent guy till the second year in university. Somehow, suddenly an idea about converting myself into an extrovert came into my mind. Perhaps it was the potential consciousness of anti-tradition, which was hidden in the depth of my heart, finally woke up unexpectedly. All in all, I determined to face the world outside with a new look.
Then hobbies became the priority above everything. During that age, Chess and Weiqi were both very popular among boys. Personally speaking, I don't think that was characteristic, even though I was good at them. Musical instruments, such as flute and harmonica, were my first choices. A rosy dream of mine was like that, on a lovely night, I stand out of the window of my girl's room, playing a romantic melody with my flute. Well, it was a money-oriented time, and all my fantasy only bubbled in mind without any implementation. To be a realist, finally I turned back to study and became a bookworm. I immersed myself in reading widely, including society, science, the arts and computer books. What's more, the interest on computer prepared me to be a good computer programmer in the beginning of my career.
In those days, I was active, enthusiastic and even wild sometimes. Though I didn't know what my future would be, as a very self-confident guy, I filled my heart with hopes.
I have a dream
After spending four years in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, for my university study, I made a big decision of coming to Shenzhen which I believe is the most open city in China while almost all of my classmates stayed in Guangzhou. Why was I fascinated by Shenzhen? I do like her dynamic and activity. The city is a well-informed information center which is designated as a Special Economic Zone and famous for its extreme proximity with the boundary of Hongkong. Therefore Shenzhen has been acting as a window to see outside world. This is the right place for me.
Year 1999, the end of 20th century and my first year in Shenzhen, life was a little bit boring since I had no idea about my favorite and the meaning of life and future. Occasionally, I found out the lifelong goal of mine--traveling.
I had my first long trip in May of 2001. I went to Yunnan province in China. It was an amazing experience that revealed a totally different and fresh world in my eyes. Everyday on the way, my heart was full of indescribable feelings, not only for the beautiful scenery, but also for the people and their lives I came through. I was aware of my eagerness for a colorful life. Surely a person with rich experiences can face up the world in a very positive way. Thanks to that great trip, an around-the-world trip became my lifetime dream.
I seriously got involved in the adventure and travel, such as hiking, camping, backpacking, etc from May 2002 and spent weekends on them from that time. A rememberable trip was a 17-day trip to three gorges with eight friends in Oct 2002. In that trip, I found the joy of being on the road and sharing with friends.
A Year In Europe
In March 2003, I joined an international company as a software engineer to develope software on cellphones. Luckily I was sent to another subsidiary company which is lacated in France. It took me A Year in Europe. Taking the good opportunity, I had traveled around Europe and visited more than ten countries. From that experience I realized that I was approaching my dream and enjoying the pursuing.
Days In Canada
I launched my independent immigration process at the end of 2001. After waiting for a long time with full of hopes and almost forgetting it, I suddenly got a good news from Canadian consulate in 2004 when I was in France that I was eligable for a face-to-face interview waiver and just needed to hand in my medical examination report. I did my medical examination in Paris and finally received my landing paper in May 2005.
I landed to Canada in August 2005 where I chose the beautiful place Vancouver to live in the future. I was actually not ready to move to a new country immideately at that time and still wanted to stay in that company. The stay lasted two years and hesitation came up sometimes due to the difference of career between China and Canada.
A trip helped me determined my plan.
That trip was for biz in Vancouver from Feb to Apr 2007. It seems not a right time because Vancouver was in the rain. However, after staying in Vancouver for more than two months, I found out I loved this beautiful place and this time I determinded to settle down here at long last.
After returning to China, I quit my job in a short time, had a two-week trip in Yangshuo which is a really relaxing place, stayed 10 days in my hometown with my parents and packed my stuffs and then came back again to Vancouver on Aug 7th, 2007.
Life continues in Vancouver...