Grace的進修雜記:)

Hood River is a port on the Columbia River, and it is also a famous place for windsurfing.

When I want to release my stress from studying, Hood River is my best choice. It only takes me around one hour 10 mins by bus, but there are only three buses on the schedule per day.

Most of time I judge people by the first time I meet them, but this is not a good call. Now I learn that don't judge a book by its cover.

因為習慣從第一印象去評價一個人，後來發現有些人剛開始會隱藏自己真實的性格，想把最好的一面呈現給大家，但相處久了就會發現並不是每件事都能如你所願，漸漸的本性就顯露出來。

Due to the miscommunication. I get a free ticker for myself and I can have one guest free admission for the cruise. International Cruise is the event honor our international students who has the achievement of graduating with an degree to PSU.
When I read the following message, it catches my attention.
The Alumni Association and the International Student Life Team are partnering to provide the best send-off event for our graduating international students and their guests. The cost of the ticket includes an entree selection, sides, bread, coffee, tea, soda, raffle prizes, and a 2-hour boat cruise on the scenic Willamette River. Bon Voyage!

Since our laboratory does not have 208 or 240 voltage power for us plug in the diffusion pump, we need to change the heater element to 120 Voltage.
The following message adapts for Varian VHS-6 Full Replacement Heater Assemble 120 V, 2200W. 18.5 A, 6.5 ohms.
The Varian VHS-6 diffusion vacuum pump Stovetop-Style full replacement heater is for use with 120 VAC input power. The heater pulls 2200W, 18.5Amps and has a room temperature resistance of 6.5 Ohms. To change the heater element of the Diffusion pump:

The weather is getting warm in our area. Therefore making a rice ball is a good choice for lunch or dinner.

We put few small pieces ginger and leek on top of a piece of salmon, and we also pour a little rice wine on the salmon. When the oven is ready to go,we put the salmon into the oven for ten minutes. Remember to flip the salmon over when the time is over. Make sure the meat and bone can be separated easily.

Since I oversaw the rebuilding of a Thermal Vacuum Evaporator system, I wanted to write down those process to keep documents for others.
We order Varian DP Thermal Overload Switch: VA-KLIXON-300(300F or 147C) for VHS-6 from: DUNIWAY STOCKROOM. This company has almost everything for your vacuum system, but the min order for each purchase is $25. This thermal switch costs $75 so we meet the purchase of min purchase.
Before we start the replacing process, we need to have some background knowledge of this component. The following statement is from: Ideal. http://www.idealvac.com/files/brochures/VHS-4-6-250a.pdf

If you have an oven in your kitchen, it might make your kitchen life easier.
Preheat the oven at 350 fahrenheit.
Use water to rinse 4 pieces of Chicken breast.

Since I study abroad, I can't be with my mother on her birthday and mother's day.

In case I may forget to send her a greeting card, I set a reminder for myself to make a phone call to her.

It took 3 hours to prepare roast pork in the oven.
When some butter was put on a piece of pork lion (around 2 pounds ) and set into the oven, the temperature was set at 325 F for one hour. Do not forget to put a little more seasoning on the pork lion. During the cooking period, one onion six potatoes and one bag of mini carrot could be prepared for the next step.

Here are some useful table manners for you!

If you had a buffet, remember to keep food or drink in one hand. When someone come forward and shake your hand, you can do it by your right hand.

Each time when I saw people marshmallow, I always wonder how the sweet tasting would be.
First of all, prepare some sticks to stick the marshmallow, and carefully hold the stick next to the fire.

We went to Blue Star Donuts by streetcar. Both NS and CL can take you to SW Washington St.
When we were there, we spent around 5 minutes to find out which one we wanted to have as our breakfast.

I went to a workshop for SEMI at a glance, and I wrote down some note there.
Industry leaders presented skills for success to us, including ability to communicate, flexibility, effective,strong technical background, analytical and critical thinking, results and customer orientation, strong sense of ownership and passion for what you do everyday, good presentation skills, quick adaption, detailed technical product knowledge, practice active listening, inquisitiveness, appreciation of the customer view, appreciation for running a business.
In short, there are few key words.

I submitted several application to look for an Internship position.
In the beginning I always get the following message.

When I think about Macaron, I always want to have it from our farmer market. Since now it is winter term, our farmer market will reopen in the spring term.
My friend told me that is easy to make by ourself. Therefore we have the receipt and everything ready to go!
The point is that eggs should be set in room temperature for a while.