My name is Rae Liu, a fourth year Computer Science major. I am a total FOB (yep), originally from Taiwan, a tiny island that encompasses diverse culture, great food, night market, complex history, and beautiful natural scenery. You must visit once a life time, just like you have to tour San Francisco.
I like a lot of things, making software that works is just one of them. I love playing acoustic guitar since high school, was never officially trained. And I only play the songs I like, not because they are easier. I've always wished I was more of an artsy person, but my lack of talent makes it impossible. I like going to live music concert, hoping that would somehow complement my lack of artsy sense.
What else about me?
Recently I changed my mind about lifetime dream. It used to be becoming a great software engineer (Pfff...). But then I realize how far that is from me and how that is not me, so I finally come to a conclusion --- Novelist. I like writing about people, and their stories, especially in detail. I have to admit I don't have much artsy sense, but since we're talking about dream here I would just shamelessly tell you I want to be a novelist ;)
Lastly, I like taking amateur photos with iPhone, documenting my life. I'd like to share some of them with you.
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| A band is playing @ The Wall in Kaohsiung |
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| Early morning scene @ Dulan in Taitung |
Hey Rae!
ReplyDeleteNice to know more about you! I've been to Taipei once for 5 days, and it really was too short for me. I could not even finish exploring Taipei itself in that short period of time. The food is definitely the most awesome part of the trip, I practically ate everywhere I went!
I can tell from your style of writing you really mean it when you want to be a novelist! I am not so good at expressing myself though, hope to be able to learn more in this course. You've been through a lot to survive CS for 4 years, I chose to focus on EE instead since CS is known to be so tough! Cheers!
Hi Rae,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is great that you decide to pursue your creative interest in novel writing. I am not much of an EECS-oriented person so I look forward to your input on matters related to software patents and IP issues. I find it interesting that you have so many layers in your personality and have so many experiences to share. I would love to learn more about what you found valuable from your trip in Taipei and might consider visiting it sometime in the future.