Liuk's profile
- Age
- 16 year-old
- Gender
- Male
- Location
- Cheng du, China
- Description
- Hi there!
First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to read this letter—whether you’re scrolling through the swap list casually or actively looking for a sincere pen pal, I’m already grateful for this little chance to connect with you across the distance. My pen name is StarGazer_Chem, a 17-year-old student from Chengdu, China, and I’m writing this letter with a heart full of excitement, hoping to find someone who loves sharing, enjoys the slow rhythm of letters and postcards, and is willing to walk through the little joys and trivialities of life together with me.
I guess I should start by telling you a little about myself—nothing too grand, just the warm, ordinary little things that fill my days. I’m obsessed with three things lately: growing copper sulfate crystals, stargazing with my small telescope, and collecting postcards. Let me tell you, growing crystals is like raising a tiny, fragile friend: I mix the solution carefully every night, adjust the temperature a little, and wait patiently for those little blue sparks to take shape. Sometimes they grow clear and perfect, like pieces of the sky fallen into a beaker; sometimes they’re a little cloudy, like they’re hiding a secret. I even keep a small diary for them, noting down how they change every day—silly, right? But it’s such a joy to watch something I nurtured slowly grow.
And stargazing? That’s my favorite way to end a busy day. When the night is quiet, I’ll set up my telescope on the balcony, look for Jupiter and its four little moons, or trace the shape of the Orion Nebula. I often find myself staring at the stars and wondering: what’s your night sky like? Do you have a favorite constellation that you look for every night? Do you ever stop and marvel at how small we are, yet how lucky we are to share this beautiful universe?
As for postcard collecting, it’s a new but deep love of mine. I’m especially fond of postcards with starry skies, chemical molecular patterns, local scenery or unique stamps from different places—each postcard is a tiny piece of the world from someone’s side, isn’t it? The handwritten short words on the back, the unique postmark of a city, the faint paper texture, all these little details make it so warm and precious. I love tucking them into a book after receiving them, and flipping through them when I’m free, feeling the connection with distant places and people through these little cards. It’s just like letters, slow but full of sincere feelings.
But enough about me—I’m much more curious about you. How has your day been lately? Is there something small that made you smile today—a warm cup of coffee, a beautiful sunset, a successful little experiment, or a lovely postcard you just found? Do you have a hobby that you’re passionate about, something that makes you lose track of time when you’re doing it? Maybe you love reading, drawing, cooking, collecting postcards too, or even something as unique as observing insects—whatever it is, I’d love to hear all about it, in every little detail.
I know that letters and postcards are slow, slower than instant messages, slower than phone calls—but that’s exactly what I love about them. There’s no rush to reply, no pressure to come up with the perfect words. You can take your time, sit down with a cup of tea, and write whatever is on your heart, either on a letter page or a tiny postcard. You can tell me about your worries, your dreams, your little frustrations, or even just the weather outside your window. I promise to listen carefully, to reply sincerely, and to cherish every word you write and every card you send.
I also want you to know: I don’t care where you’re from, how old you are, or what you look like. All I care about is that you’re sincere, that you’re willing to share, and that you’re open to a warm, long-lasting friendship. If you’re having a bad day, I’ll be here to cheer you on; if you’re excited about something, I’ll be here to celebrate with you; if you just want to ramble about nothing in particular, I’ll be here to listen.
I’ll send this letter with a little piece of my world—maybe a photo of my latest copper sulfate crystal, a small sketch of the Orion Nebula I drew last night, or a lovely postcard with Chengdu’s scenery that I picked specially for you. And I’m eagerly looking forward to receiving your letter or postcard, to opening it and feeling like I’m sitting right next to you, listening to you talk about your life, your hobbies, and your world.
Take care of yourself, okay? No matter how busy life gets, don’t forget to stop and appreciate the little joys around you. And if you’re willing to be my pen pal, I’ll be the happiest person in the world.
Looking forward to your warm reply,
With all my sincerity,
StarGazer_Chem