Time passed by really fast. The moment that I took your hand and went to the marriage register office in that hot afternoon is still fresh in memory. But it is our fifth anniversary already. For these five years, we have come through with all kinds of experiences, happiness and sadness, satisfactions and frustrations. The important thing is that we experienced all these feelings together. And I would like to thank you for being with me all these years, accompanying me, supporting me. Just like I said in my PhD defense, you did sacrifice a lot during this period. I really appreciate it from bottom of my heart. I might not finish my doctor degree without your accompany.

These years, you have been suffered from different culture environment. Actually, I can feel your pain. Gradually, you came through, with the completion of your MA degree, which I view it as worthy as my PhD and I am really proud of it. There is also kind of dissatisfaction in our life, especially for communication. Sometime, I have to admit that it is not easy to change personality. But I will try harder and we both need to accommodate each other. I am glad that recently, you have started to do the things you really like (writing) and things really meaningful (foundation). I am happy for the things you choose to do and will always support you.

Now it is a new stage of our life ahead us. At the time when I took the job, I thought it is kind of destined. Got a job right after graduation, moved to new place, better living environments, I think this is not only the paid-off for our hard works in previous, but also a motivation for us to work harder for a better future. This transition is more meaningful, because it happens during our 5^th anniversary. Now it is a new beginning for us. My new job is kind of challenging, but this research project is interesting and has lots of potential profits if successful. I will definitely work harder once the project really starts. And you can choose the things you like to do. To write, to run the foundation, to get a license and run a day care, or even do several things together, it is all up to you. But once you choose the things you want to do, you need to have a good vision of it, like what is the picture for next couple years. And you can’t spend too much time on chatting, if not for working. I will support you for your choice. But I really want you to develop a healthier habit. Sleeping earlier (before 12, not too early, right?), getting up earlier. Let’s living in a healthy way.Our new life just began, and I believe that our new life will become better and better.

Happy anniversary!!!

Bo

昨晚，我靠在你怀里喃喃地说：明天5周年，你可以给我写封信吗？我知道那对你这样学理科的来说比长钻石或踢足球难多了。其实我也就随便说说。你说在办公室里写不了中文，用英文恐怕更不济了。其实我也就随便说说。今天下午，你快回家之前，我看到了你的长信。眼泪瞬间滚落，我不需要多好的文采，真的心意在你愿意为我写这封信。我们在一起，走过5年，还会有下一个5年，再下一个5年。新的生活刚刚开始。我们在一起，永远。以此纪念。

2006年6月12日