I think it’s fair to say that most guys in their twenties are still big kids no matter what they do for work and how good they are in their professional life. I know that’s certainly the case for me. Even as recent as earlier this year, I still felt like a big kid somewhat. I’m not saying that I was immature or didn’t have a good handle on life. But truth be told, when you see a guy going about his business with a “mature guy aura,” you’d just know. And I didn’t really have that.

But lately when I see myself in the mirror, I’m sensing a little bit of change happening. I don’t really see the big kid in me so much anymore. I wouldn’t say “he” is totally gone. But these days the person I see in the mirror looks more “grown up” than ever. In some way this “new me” almost seems a little strange to myself.

I’m not sure if this is just me being tired and stressed out all the time. But I suppose the process of growing up may never really end. I’d always appreciate becoming more mature and more sophisticated, regardless what triggers the transformation.

Here’s a recent photo of me, taken in Hangzhou.