reunification brought both a new look and a deeper connection to our roots.

As a student from elementary school to grad school, I experienced the gradual transformation of my home. From a simple wooden door to a modern house with lush green lawns and stunning gardens, each change brought its own challenges yet also reflected how far I had come. The sight of a brand new house, complete with an elevator that could take me up eight stories, was one thing; but the reality of living on my community's corner of downtown felt like moving into a world where I might feel isolated.

In my daily walks to school and work, I recall how different seasons changed the appearance of my home. Snow-capped peaks in winter made it look pristine, while rain-soaked lawns added a touch of earthy flavor. But as spring arrived, the house would suddenly look entirely new—its walls gleaming in sunlight, its roof rising above the ground.

The journey from a modest rural home to a bustling suburban community wasn't just about changing appearance. It was about redefining what it meant to live and work on your own terms. The ability to walk alone to school or jut off the endless streets of downtown felt like an upgrade, but each day brought its challenges—even a new car would still have all those old habits that needed updating.

As technology advanced, so too did our ways of expressing change.电瓶车和私家车的普及让我们的出行变得更加便利。地铁站台依然挤满了年轻人，他们从不同的方向进出，与他们的家乡不同的人们却都聚集在了同一个地方。

Yet, the change didn't stop there. In recent years, we've seen a remarkable speed of progress in our communities. From a small, dirt roads to wide, asphalt streets, and from concrete sidewalks to lush green lawns—all signs of progress.

The journey of change was not without its struggles. When winter arrived, snow covered the entire street, making it look pristine—until spring rolled around, and the city's new life brought the opposite effect.

Yet, for those living in rural areas, this change felt like an acceleration of time itself—a glimmer of hope as we waited for what promised to be a better future for all.