When most students are on their way home , I am on my way to the library. Since the comprehensive exam is scheduled on the first weekend of the first few weeks of the winter term.
I need to believe in myself that I can pass the comprehensive exam. So I study hard during the winter break.
This is the first time I made the dumpling from scratch.
it might not be perfect but I did like the experience.
I got the dumpling pastry from the store, and I only had to prepare the stuffing.
Multnomah Fall is a beautiful landmark along I-84 in Oregon.
The hike trail to the top of Falls is not very far away from the information center. We spent less than one hour to get on the top.
When I returned to the US from Taiwan, I had a chance to visit International Rose Test Garden. Finally I have time to write it down.
上個月初從台灣回來後剛好去了日本庭園還有庭園對面的玫塊花園，為了讓台灣朋友看到來自玫塊花城的玫瑰花照片，當然要在陣雨來臨前多拍一些照片才能有圖有真相!
( It is a free garden, but the parking spot are very limited. Highly recommended to come by Trimet to Washington Park then take the free shuttle bus.)
As the school starts at the end of last month, we are having events to get more information in different field.
For a note to myself, I would keep writing a summary to have a record of each seminar if I have available time.
(This photo is not elated to this topic just to separate the writing part only).
When I was working in Taiwan, I felt like working is the most importnat to keep me there. Lots of work loading made my life really stress out.
Last year I quitted from a well-paid job, and decided to be a student again.
Hiking is a very popular activity for us to do during the weekend, but remember that is also very important for knowing your ability. Do not over use your energy when you go hiking.
Last month before the Fall term started, we went hiking in the Indian Point Loop where starting point located at Herman Creek Trailhead .
During summer break, I got lots of training done. Therefore I am ready to become a mentor for new coming internation student on campus.
( The above photo was taken before the orientation for graduate student.)
Portland Japaness Garden is always on my to-go list, but the admission fee is a little higher than I expect. 一直好想找機會去逛逛波特蘭的日本庭園,但又覺得門票價格有些貴所以只能看著照片想像一下!
admission fee:
Luckily, I am holding a credit card from Bank of America, and it provides free general admission at several participating institutions on the first full weekend of every month.還好我所使用美國銀行的信用卡給客戶的優惠：每一個的第一個週末會有些免費參觀的地方⋯⋯仔細一看,發現日本庭園也有在清單上,當然要保握機會趁著毛毛雨可能遊客較少的時候來去走走！
If you are in Taoyuan and you want to have a nice place to enjoy a cup of tea or quick meal, you might want to check out this place.
豆薈趣-青塘園門市
Portland is famous as a bridges town. Only when I went hiking I can have nice views to see those bridges.
There are several hiking trails in Portland, and some of them are short enough for me to walk in one hour.
There were two 3D printer added to the teaching Lab, and I was so luck to get the training done before I fly home for short vacation.
The overview of 3D printing and run a part took less than two hours.
This year Microscopy and Microanalysis happen to be in oregon convention center, where I want to visit for so long.
Luckily we hold a workshop for few high school students before the M&M; therefore we do not need to pay for our tickets to get into the meeting.
Paris sounds so far away for me to flight over, but luckily Portland Art Museum is holding something related to travel back to Paris from Jun 8th 2019 to Sep 8 2019.
In the museum, there were oil paint, clothes, and lots of exibition.
