Grace的進修雜記:)

Time flies by and it's the end of 2019.  Want to tell all my friends and family " Happy new year & best luck and wish to you all."

想要對我的朋友和家人說新年快樂， 祝福大家新的一年都會天天開心, dreams come true!

Started on Dec 15 to New Year's Eve, the most popular Christmas lighting event is back at Peacock Lane.

You can take a walk to this beautiful neighbor for Christmas displays.

Time flies, and New Year is just around the corner.

Just want to say happy holiday to all my friends, and wish you all have a very merry christmas!

This building was new to me when I returned as a student last year. It's located at 632 SW Hall St. ,Portland, OR

Now KMC becomes one of my favorite places on campus. 

Time flies, and it's time for me to prepare for the Comprehensive Exam.

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. 

Speaker: Professor Ajay Gopinathan

Date : Sep/30/2019

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:

• Adult $18.95
• Senior (65+) $16.25
• Student $15.25
• Youth (6-17) $13.50
• Child (5 and under) Free

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