I was born in China and was 24 when I finished my university study I went to Australia for my PhD. I stayed there for 4 years, a period of time not very long, not very short too. I can not be considered as Australian but I really love that country. But in 2009, because of my character nature, which is always changing, I came to Dresden for working. I still can not speak German too much. I feel one's resistance to learning the language reflects the extent of how accepts a city as a home or even as a place you live. So in my heart, it is hard to view Dresden or evern Germany as my adopted city as I ultimately lack that sense of belonging. Or maybe VC, because I can't speak its language so I can't make myself feel I belong to this city.
But after nearly 2 years living here, my feeling toward the city are complicated: resistant yet embracing at the same time. I know many new places which I know I never ever could find in OZ ,or at least in Geelong. The jazzbar, the travel leacture bar, the sports film, the local european or international independent film playing cinema, a bunch of ppl who play the music... after all, I've lived here for 2 years and I tried to know this city better, even if I've no sense of belonging here and I still can't speak too much German, but I can't avoid the inevitable and profound impact the city has on me.
so here is Dresden, a little bit culture, a little bit history, a little bit everything
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