The Rhythm of Creation: Closing 2024 創作的步伐，2024的尾聲
Pic: Me and classmate from dance class 圖：我和舞蹈課的同學
2024 has been a year of challenges and growth, leading me into uncharted territory and opportunities. December, in particular, has been an emotional journey filled with surprises. Let me share some of these moments with you.
2024年是充滿挑戰與成長的一年，它帶我走入全新的領域，探索未曾涉足的機會。12月更是一次感動與驚喜交織的旅程，現在讓我與你分享其中的點滴。
A New Beginning: A Place to Call Home 全新的起點：安身之所與心靈的接住
At the start of December, due to some unexpected circumstances with my roommates in Sanchong, I found myself temporarily staying at a friend’s place in Luzhou, sharing a home with a sweet gay couple. Despite the challenges of renovation noise and sleepless nights that led to a series of nightmares, I finally moved into my new place in Sanchong on December 15. This humble space, though ordinary to others, has become the warmest haven I’ve had in years. With a spacious balcony, wooden flooring, air conditioning, and even a hallway perfect for creative work, it brings me immense joy.
12月初，因為三重室友的一些臨時狀況，使得我臨時借住在蘆洲朋友家，與一對甜蜜的Gay couple共享屋簷。裝修的噪音和睡眠不足雖是挑戰，也讓我在後面幾天惡夢連連，但在12月15日，我終於搬進了三重的新家。這個對他人或許平凡的空間，卻是我多年來最溫暖的棲身之所。大陽台、木質地板、冷暖空調，甚至還有一條適合創作的走廊，讓我倍感滿足。
Thanks to an NGO I’m connected with, I received three months of rental assistance, providing me with much-needed breathing room amidst the chaos and allowing me to continue my work coordinating transgender advocacy resources. The day after I moved in, as I was nearly done unpacking, I found myself sitting on the bed, tears streaming down my face. My roommate’s simple remark, “I knew this would happen because it’s not my first time helping someone settle down,” broke me even more.
感謝我認識的一個NGO，她們得知我的困境後，申請到三個月的房租補助，讓我在生活混亂中能獲得喘息，並能在未來繼續投入跨性別運動的資源協調工作。在搬入新家的隔天，當東西整理得接近完成的瞬間，我不由得坐在床邊淚流滿面。室友的一句「我知道會這樣，因為這不是我第一次協助別人安頓生活」，讓我更是情緒潰堤。
For the first time, I felt the power of being “caught” and supported—something I had never fully understood before. Having spent years being the one to support others, I finally realized just how valuable such backing can be to someone’s life.
這是我第一次深刻感受到「被接住」的力量，那是我以往無法理解的感動。多年來，我都是接住別人的角色，卻從未意識到這樣的支持對生命有多大的價值。
Thank you, JP.
Pic: a corner of my room 圖：我的房間一角
The Power of Voice: A New Show, TransSunday 聲音的力量：全新節目《跨界星期天》
During a chance exploration, I discovered the National Library’s Multimedia Creative Experiment Center in Taipei—a paradise for content creators. This fully equipped, free-to-use space inspired me to create a YouTube podcast called TransSunday.
一次偶然的探索，我發現了台北「國家圖書館多媒體創意實驗中心」這個自媒體創作者的天堂。設備齊全且免費使用的空間，有著各種完善的影音創作空間，激發了我製作《跨界星期天》的想法。
As a transgender host, this show uses casual conversations to share the stories and experiences of transgender individuals. It discusses issues with warmth and empathy. Officially launched on December 22, the show has already reached its second week, covering topics such as my journey as a transgender person, definitions of transgender identity, and discussions about the no-surgery gender marker change policy.
作為一名跨性別主持人，這個Youtube Podcast節目以輕鬆聊天的方式分享跨性別者的生活故事與經歷，討論議題卻不失溫暖。節目於12月22日正式上線，目前已更新至第二周，內容包括我成為跨性別者的旅程、跨性別的定義，以及對免術換證議題的探討。
Additionally, inspired by art, I introduced a segment called “Artistic Pathways,” where I share how dance, music, and documentary filmmaking have opened my “artistic eye” and the creative insights I’ve gained.
此外，受到藝術啟發，我增設了「藝術之徑」單元，分享我因舞蹈、音樂、紀錄片而開啟的「藝術之眼」，以及創作中的點滴。
The Budding of Creation: The Intersection of Art and Advocacy 創作的萌芽：藝術與倡議的交匯
With my “artistic eye” now open, I’ve been attending various art exhibitions and dance performances—though due to financial constraints, I focus on free or inexpensive events.
在打開「藝術之眼」之後，到處參觀各種藝術展覽，也去欣賞各種舞蹈作品。(不過因為經濟原因，所以只能挑不用錢或是很便宜的活動參加)
One idea I’ve been developing for some time is a dance theater piece about transgender life stories, planned for release on Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, 2025. Titled Wake, this ambitious project is a bold attempt for me, as I’ve only been learning dance for three months. It will tell the story of a transgender person’s journey through birth, awakening, choices, oppression, loss of a loved one, introspection, and rebirth. The 30-minute performance will feature a completed visual design (VJ), exclusively available to paying subscribers. Can you grasp the story through the imagery?
我已經構思這個點子有一段時間了，就是希望能在明年3/31跨性別現身日那天能夠推出一個關於跨性別者生命故事的舞蹈劇場作品，這個作品《喚》(Wake) 會是我的一個非常大膽的嘗試(因為畢竟本人才剛學舞蹈三個月)，會是講一位跨性別者從出生、逐漸覺醒、抉擇、被壓迫、失去摯友、反思內觀後重生的故事，這個劇場大約30分鐘，目前VJ的部分已經完成，也會獨家提供給付費訂閱會員觀看，看看您能不能從影像中了解這個故事呢?
Pic: Screenshot of Wake VJ 圖：《喚》VJ截圖
For Christmas, I created a contemporary dance experimental piece, From Birth to Rebirth, as a gift for my dance teacher, inspired by the sense of rebirth that art and music bring me.
為聖誕節，我創作了一支現代舞實驗作品《從出生到重生》(From birth to rebirth) 送給我的舞蹈老師，靈感來自音樂與藝術帶給我的重生感悟。
These works will be available for viewing by Paying supporters. Thank you for your support! Please forgive the simplicity of my work, as I’m still a beginner in dance.
這些作品將提供給付費會員觀看，感謝你們的支持。當然本人剛接觸舞蹈沒多久，所以作品當然看起來會很陽春，也請見諒。
The visual design (VJ) of experimental dance performance Wake 實驗舞蹈劇場作品《喚》 VJ
Contemporary dance experimental piece From Birth to Rebirth 現代舞實驗作品 《從出生到重生》
Reshaping History: The Prototype of Taiwan’s Transgender Museum 重塑歷史：台灣跨性別博物館的雛形
At this stage of advocacy, I want to present everyone’s stories. Years ago, I visited the LGBT Museum in San Francisco, which documented significant milestones in the U.S. gender movement and exhibited important artifacts and photographs. I hope to do something similar in Taiwan.
倡議作到這個階段，我其實很想把大家的故事都呈現出來。其實在很久以前我有去參觀過舊金山的LGBT博物館，裡面有紀錄了很多在美國的性別運動故事，還有展出各種重要的物件與照片等。我想在台灣做一樣的事情。
Taiwan’s transgender movement history, much like its Indigenous history, is often oral, lost, or unknown to the public. Yet, it is a part of us. The progress we have today wouldn’t be possible without predecessors fighting for us from much harsher circumstances. We must not forget this history.
因為台灣的跨性別運動歷史就和台灣的原住民歷史一樣，口傳、消失、公眾無法得知，但那是我們的一部分，我們之所以有現在處境的59分，就是因為有前人從20分的環境下，一步一步為我們爭取來的，所以我們不能遺忘歷史。
Through Taiwan’s transgender museum, I aim to integrate two interactive new media installations about “gender” and “how online discourse impacts individuals.” These works will combine technology and art to encourage reflection on personal gender identities and the destructive power of online opinions.
我也希望能夠透過台灣跨性別博物館，將我目前正在設計的兩個關於「性別」和「網路輿論如何影響一個人」的新媒體互動裝置藝術作品製作出來，讓大家一起透過科技與藝術的結合，思考性別對自己的意涵，以及網路輿論如何摧毀一個人。
Pic: screenshot of one of the media installations’ content (raw footage). 圖；其中一件新媒體互動裝置藝術內容拍攝帶截圖
I am grateful to the New Bloom team for allowing me to use a wall as my museum display space. With a venue secured, the next steps are concept development and production.
而且也很感謝New Bloom的夥伴在一聽到我這個計畫後，同意我可以使用其中一面牆壁作為我的博物館展示牆，所以場地有了，現在就剩下構思與製作階段。
One area of the museum will be a “collaborative space,” inviting anyone willing to share their personal story—anonymously or named—to write down their thoughts. Every story matters and deserves to be recorded and seen.
在這個博物館中，一定會有一個區域是「共創區」，這個區域將會邀請只要是願意分享個人故事的人，可以匿名也可以具名，無論故事長度，都將深為跨性別者想說的話寫下來，讓每個人的故事都能被記錄，而且被看到，這是很重要的事情。
Friends are also helping connect with European LGBT museums and various resources, hoping to gain international attention. After all, this could be Asia’s first transgender museum. Though it’s just one wall, it’s a museum nonetheless.
也有朋友現在正在積極地幫忙聯繫歐洲的LGBT博物館等單位還有各種不同資源，說不定能獲得國際友人的重視呢。畢竟這可能是全亞洲第一個跨性別博物館，雖然只有一面牆的大小，但至少他是個博物館。
Dance and the Body: Transgender Body Movement Workshop 舞蹈與身體：跨性別身體律動工作坊
For the past few months, I’ve been working with the Cloud Gate Dance School to prepare a “Transgender Body Movement Workshop.” We’ve developed a general direction, aiming to provide a journey of self-discovery similar to what I’ve experienced. This will undoubtedly benefit more transgender individuals.
最近這幾個月，我都在跟我上課的雲門舞集舞蹈教室在籌備「跨性別身體律動工作坊」的課程，目前已經討論出大致方向，因為我希望在我身上出現的認識自己之旅，可以也讓更多的跨性別者體驗。一定會有所幫助。
The course is now in the design phase, and updates will be shared soon.
目前我們已經進入到課程設計階段，相信很快就會有更多消息。
Crossing into the New Year: My Birthday Wish 跨越新年：我的生日願望
In 2025, I hope to continue documenting transgender life stories through artistic creation. However, financial pressures persist. I’m seeking part-time opportunities for a stable income and additional funding support.
2025，我希望繼續透過藝術創作記錄更多跨性別者的生命故事。然而，經濟壓力仍在，我期待透過兼職機會穩定收入，並尋求資助支持。
As someone unaccustomed to asking for help, I hope, with my 39th birthday approaching on January 12, that someone might gift me the tuition for my original dance class at Cloud Gate Dance School (22 sessions over six months, totaling TWD 16,600 or about USD 505) and their “Winter Dance Workshop” (TWD 6,200 or about USD 189).
我不是一個習慣求助的人，但是因為我的39歲生日就要到了，就在1/12，我希望有人可以送我雲門舞蹈教室的我原本的舞蹈課學費（半年22堂課共16600台幣，約505USD）以外，還有他們「冬季練舞場」五天工作坊（6200台幣，約189USD）的學費。
One teacher is my artistic mentor, and the other is a modern dancer I greatly admire—both from Taiwan’s top contemporary dance troupes.
一位是我的藝術啟蒙老師，另一位是我很欣賞的現代舞舞者，她們都來自台灣最頂尖的現代舞團。
Pic: My dance teacher, Teacher Chang. Image courtesy of Cloud Gate Dance School 圖：我的舞蹈老師 張老師 (圖片來源:雲門舞集舞蹈教室)
Pic: one of Winter Dance Workshop’s teacher – Teacher Zhou
Image courtesy :Cloud Gate Dance School
圖：冬日練舞場的一位老師 周老師 (圖片來源:雲門舞集舞蹈教室)
Stories Continue, The Future Awaits 故事延續，未來可期
Thank you for your companionship and support. 2024 has been richer because of you. Starting this issue, I’ll be sharing updates on Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee, andOEN Taiwan (which supports payments via convenience stores or ATM transfers) to reach more people with my story.
感謝你的陪伴與支持，2024因你們而更加豐富。從這一期開始，我會在Patreon、Buy Me A Coffee與OEN Taiwan (可支援台灣便利商店繳費或ATM轉帳）同步分享進度，讓更多人能認識我的故事。
Wishing you a Happy New Year in 2025! Let’s embrace new adventures together!
祝大家2025新年快樂，期待與你們一起迎接新的冒險！
