Grace的進修雜記:)

Do you ever see Yukizuri create Winter Scenery in nature ? Why there are huge tringle frames in the garden? They are there to protect trees from heavy snow damage the tree. Yukizuri Create Winter Scenery 

Time flies so fast. It is time to say hello to new year.

This winter break I was able to take some rest and get ready for the new coming term.

Since the partly clody cinditions show on the weather forecast, I would like to take a walk when the mostly sunny noon is available.

為了不要冬季憂鬱，當午後的陽光短暫的出現時，就是我該午後散步的時候了，不然一食睏就又賴在室內不出門！

Normally I feel my eyes become heavy after eating, a little bit of walking can help bring my energy back.

It was so nice when friends remember to make times available for giving me some early birthday treats.

Pork Chop with rice was the first birthday treat.

It was nice to visit Portland Japaness Garden when the maple trees showed the best Fall Color.

We were so lucky to have WCCLS Advanture Pass Available for reseving a pass to visit Portland Japaness Garden.

Tualatin Hills Nature Park is located in the heart of Beaverton.

If you are driving to this park,  there are free parking space available. There is a sign to remind people do not leave valuable items in the car.  

Autumn events included pumpkin patches and corn mazes.

Yesteryear farms got big and small corn mazes.

When the Fall Term starts, mostly Sunny days are not available like summer time.

Fortunately, we are able to enjoy the sunshine when visiting Leach Botanical Garden.

It was nice to step away from work and enjoy the natural while hiking in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Wahclella Falls.

I know how important to make work life balance well; therefore to take a break from the lab is necessary.

Since Washington Country Cooperative Library Services provides free admission for education and cultural purpose, I was able to visit Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals during the weekend.

This museum has free parking first come first serviced.

At the end of last summer, I went to visit Pittock Mansion as known as Portland's Finest Historic House Museum.

This year, I was able to revisit this place when the flowers were blooming.

Chun Shui Tang is famous for pearl milk tea.

We were lucky enought to get available seats during busy weekend.

When you want to have a place to keep your mind clean, you might want to spend time in Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum.

There is a shuttle bus available from the high speed rail station, and you can also drive to this museum.

Started from few weeks ago, I was able to notice some fuel smell in my lab, and it turned out to be some oil leaking from a mechanical pump located in my vacuum system.

Since there are various types of mechanucal pumps, I need to take it apart to find out where the issues was.