Ryan Pierce 🇺🇦 🌻

Then the next big problem: What do you do when your BLÅHAJ claims your brand new computer chair? How do you argue with a such cute, soft shonk? I don’t think the warranty will help here…

Talk about quality… this is how the tools and bolts to assemble it came packaged!

My horrible old computer chair finally died, so I went all out on a replacement. This is a #Secretlab Titan EVO 2022. It came highly recommended by several friends, and I have to say, it’s quite comfortable. The adjustable lumbar support sold me on it.

Valves reassembled and tested at pressure. Portafilter and basket acquired. First test shots of espresso are a success!

The hot water valve doesn’t fully close. When the water boils, the pressure forces the water in the boiler out via the hot water arm. Taking apart the valve, I see it’s completely covered in scale. I can try to descale it with citric acid, or I can try to get a valve rebuild kit.

Espresso machine update: I’ve got it assembled on top of my kitchen sink to test it (in case it has leaks.) So far, with the heater disconnecting, it’s working fine. The new hose fixed the leak. The group head seems to work. But turning the heater on causes problems.

What’s cooking for dinner? Espresso machine parts! I’m descaling an espresso machine by soaking the parts in hot water and citric acid.

And I couldn't have done it without @ekoprucki. #ASUgrad

I did it! BSE - Electrical Engineering! Summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA! #ASUgrad

I don't get it. @ASU sends me this dress and hat to wear. Considering how much I've spent with them, I was hoping for Versace, Prada, or Miu Miu. Instead, it looks like it was designed by medieval monks. What gives???