Hobbies

Over the years, I’ve developed a few hobbies that bring me joy, relaxation, and opportunities to connect with like-minded people. These include powerlifting, coffee brewing, and tinkering with various tech projects.

Powerlifting 💪

Powerlifting has become a core part of my life. I started training because I was completely inactive during high school and wanted to change my body and overcome the associated body shame. Throughout my undergraduate and master’s studies in clinical medicine, powerlifting has been my way to unwind from academic pressure.
Moreover, it has allowed me to meet diverse individuals, both in the gym and at competitions, enriching my social life and mental well-being.

Achievements:

1st Place among all participants at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) Squat Competition

1st Place in the 125kg weight class at the 2025 IPL Challenge Meeting in Shenzhen
1st Place in the 100+kg weight class at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) Powerlifting Competition, where I achieved the highest squat and deadlift among all participants
Current bodyweight: 110kg
Current personal bests:
- Squat: 245kg
- Bench Press: 130kg
- Deadlift: 272.5kg
- DOTS Score: 382.58
- IPF Points: 541.60
Former Vice President of the Sun Yat-sen University Fitness Association
Led a team to participate in the SUSTech Powerlifting Competition
Coaching undergraduate students in powerlifting
Sharing training notes and insights on my blog

Coffee Brewing ☕

I initially turned to coffee during high school to cope with study pressure and improve my social skills. Over time, it has grown into a passion, particularly for hand-brewed coffee and cold drip coffee.

Preferences:

Roast Level: Light roast
Favorite Origins: African and Central American beans (Ethiopia, Rwanda, Colombia)
Brewing Gear:
- Drippers: Hario V60 (glass，paired with cone-shaped paper filters), Lili ceramic dripper (paired with flat bottom paper filters), Origami dripper (paired with non-woven filters)
- Grinder: Commandante C40 & Fellow ODE 1st generation
Brewing Style: Prefers fast-flowing drippers to highlight flavor complexity

Tech Projects 💻

I enjoy experimenting with technology and setting up various systems for both practical use and personal curiosity. My motivation stems from the belief that if someone else can build something great, I should be able to as well. These projects have also given me a solid foundation for bioinformatics analysis, helping me navigate coding errors with greater confidence.

Some Projects I’ve Worked On:

HomeAssistant for smart home automation
Surge-based Wi-Fi auto-proxy switching
Tailscale for secure internal network tunneling
Self-hosted personal cloud storage using WebDAV
Personal blog hosted on a small server with public IP
Local AI model deployment using Ollama
Academic homepage setup (including this one!)

Contact 📩

If you’re interested in discussing powerlifting, coffee, or tech projects, feel free to reach out via email:

📧 flynn2059@flynn2059.top

This page serves as a collection of my hobbies and interests. Feel free to connect if we share common passions!