East and West

East is the place where I was.

It’s a place which has a long history.

The long history has accumulated tradition and culture.

The tradition and culture was inherited by generations.

But new things were bounded by it.

I complain about it.

I left from a house for a new life.

West is the place where I am.

It’s a place which was founded just three century ago.

The young place is organized by all kinds of people.

Freedom is the only thing they own, but it’s enough.

New things were created.

I am excited about it.

I came into an apartment to figure out what new life is.

I found my former life is happy because I was used to owning much.

I found my life here is happy because I’ve never felt I am a foreigner, and I am completely free, nothing bounds me.

I love China even though it’s not so perfect.

I love New York even though I have nothing here.

Finally, I discover I have never been so proud of being a Chinese.