Seattle - Downtown
September 06, 2005
September 01, 2005
Before the storm... New Orleans, LA
These were taken during our trip to New Orleans, LA, last X'mas. Ironically, there was a snowstorm right before our arrival. That's right, it was snowing in New Orleans. The highways were closed because it's too icy. And now, they are suffering from the terrible flood... Jackson Square
August 24, 2005
Mighty Google
From this, you guys can sort of get the idea what we have to do in the field. But before that, there's a lot more to be done. First of all, you have to know where exactly the site is, and how the hell are we supposed to get there. Right now, it scares me when I have to go some places I've never heard of. That means FAR and requires at least 1.5-hour drive!! Then, you have to arrange the rigs, call for utility clearance, obtain whatever permits required, and schedule for inspection if needed. Quite often, the job got cancelled or pushed back just because there's one phone call we forgot to make.
For design purpose, it's critical how you choose the locations. For bridge projects, that's easy. Try to stay as close as possible to the proposed abutments or bents, then you're set! What about when you have more than 100 borings needs to be laid out?? Not only you want to stay close to the structure, also, you want the locations will be accessable.
So glad we have google...Zoom in, zoom out, we now can get pretty good idea by just watching the computer screen. How did they do things without computers and cellphones?? I guess I will never want to figure that out.
August 23, 2005
Blah Blah......
Well...it's kind of quiet here in the office today. After all the rushing and juggling from last week, this week seems relatively slow and easy. Bloody hell, I'll probably just be blogging till 5 pm! Got the fax from the client just now, and we only ranked second place for the project we went for. Sadly, that's the second interview I went to, and until now, I haven't said a word during the interviews. For those two projects, we didn't nail any of them. So, two loses in a row. That's 0W-2L, .000 PCT. Chatted with Kwei, Ni, and Bruce the other day on MSN. It's been...10+ years since we knew each other. Kwei and I came to the states in 2000, and Bruce got married and started his MBA program last year. This year, Ni came for his PhD. After all these years, we are all in the states now!! 10 years ago, I'd never imagine I will be working in the US and all my buddies are here as well. Bruce will get his degree next year and move back to TW. We should really get together this year. Most likely, it's going to be during X'mas vacation on the east coast. By then, Kwei and I will turn 30......(and Ni will be only couple days shy from that ...) Geez, time just flew by like nothing. Ok, that means I still got about 100 days till I am 30 (114 days, precisely). So, what have I done? And, what I am going to do?? It's harder and harder to set up a new goal when you get older. It used to be pretty easy... like pass exams, get a girlfriend, survive from the army... Feel like it's more complicated now. A man at our age must carry somewhat burdens, regardless where he is and what he does. "Well, so you are 30 years old, big deal?? How's that different from 29??" Well...that's true. But, I'd rather have the thought and responsibility which drive me. So... there's something I want to do: 1. Golf: just took a lesson, and hopefully I will be practicing on regular basis (as long as Yihann is still here in Bay Area, I don't think this is a problem). Man, this is a pricy sport. But finally feel like doing a grown-up sport. 2. Investment: I really have to come up with something to do with my little, tiny pay checks. The earlier, the better. Nowaday, the interest rate is low, plus you have to pay taxes for what you make from your saving account. Besides, the inflation pretty much kills the rest of it. Maybe mutual fund is a good idea for a lazy man like me. Small-cap, large-cap... so far, they are just crap. 3. Continuing Education: I've been thinking about taking online courses, anything except civil. Something about management or marketing?? Hopefully, I can convice the company to pay for it. See, I came up with all the meaningful goals, and I am still blogging at work?? I guess 30 isn't really much different than 29......
August 03, 2005
車子與機油
(節錄自某MSN對話，大家看看笑笑就好...)
路人甲 says: 據說今年會來一個女生 路人甲says: 還不錯看 路人甲says: 但是根據情報，這個也是狠角色 路人甲says: 換男朋友跟換機油一樣頻繁 路人乙 says: 這裏的機油品質........ 路人乙says: 算了..... 路人乙says: (你不錯啦, 算是合成的...) 路人甲says: 其實 ... 我以為是車子的品質比較差 路人乙says: 有些好車啦, 不過油耗很兇....養不太起.... 路人甲says: 而且是新車就油耗很兇 路人甲says: not a good sign 路人乙says: 這樣我們男生要要求, 二個air bag一定要是標配... 路人甲says: 而且要原廠的
July 23, 2005
Terrible Health......
上星期才剛看到王建民受偒的消息，沒想到過幾天自個兒也倒下了。 星期一(7/18)一早起來就覺得格外的累，開車送Sonia去上班再到公司，一路上精神狀態似乎比平常糟不少。進了公司，一整天東混西忙的，也就沒覺得有什麼異狀。傍晚臨離開辦公室前，還跟Gary請教了一些房地產的問題，也順便跟他說了說Olson Ford Project的進度。 回到家，吃完飯，就開始不對勁了，晚上睡覺前就開始有點發冷了。耳溫槍一測之下，果然已經38.X度。第二天起來更高，都快39度了。果然一病之下，就倒了二天。 健康真重要！
July 14, 2005
July 08, 2005
VR3 VFM7 MP3 FM Modulator到手！
July 05, 2005
Geotechnical Investigation
That's right! That's what we do!
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