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Hello everyone!

I'm Ling, a second-year graduate student in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at Princeton University. I work with butterflies, fireflies and many other cool insects! Here's my academic website if you're interested: www.luyangevolution.com

It has been a while since I wanted to open a blog. Actually I had one from middle school to freshmen year. Somehow later I felt putting all the thoughts down was kind of childish. Apparently this is not true. It's always good to have something to record the growth, no matter if it's sweet or bitter. Thank JPN 101 to give me this opportunity to finally restart, to share what I like and to practice written English and Japanese at the same time.

I have been to Japan twice and considering the third trip this winter. It was really fun and I think I will write them out later. Besides, I'm a big fan of Japanese fashion, which might be the biggest motivation to learn Japanese. I also worked as a part-time photographer and graphic designer in college. So feel free to get in touch about science, graduate school, fashion or photography!

みなさん、おはようございます。

やんです。

はじめまして。

(The head picture: Okayama, Japan. Jan 2013. It was my first picture about Japan, right outside my apartment. There was a fresh sweet smell in the air, even though it was almost the harshest month of the year. Would feel grateful and peaceful every time I recall this scene. )

by Ling