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Sushi Koto: The "Ohtani" Sushi Spot in Irvine  

(created at Oct 26, 2024)   81  
I had no chance to visit Japanese food for a while,because I don't like seafood usually,but we decided to have a lunch at a popular restaurant in her neighborhood. We chose Sushi Koto,known as...
Sushi Koto: The "Ohtani" Sushi Spot in Irvine

Irvine Restaurant American-Style Vietnamese Food Brodard (ft. Ultimate Spring Roll)  

(created at Oct 25, 2024)   109  
I'm going to introduce Brodard,a popular restaurant in Irvine that was packed with Vietnamese people!.To be precise,it's not actually in Irvine,but in Fountain Valley,a suburb of Irvine,locate...
Irvine Restaurant American-Style Vietnamese Food Brodard (ft. Ultimate Spring Roll)

Porto's Bakery in Buena Park: A Review from Irvine  

(created at Oct 20, 2024)   114  
This is a review of Porto's Bakery,located a 30-minute drive from Irvine,California.It's known for its affordable prices and delicious pastries.The Dilemma:The US isn't all about fancy bread.C...
Porto's Bakery in Buena Park: A Review from Irvine

Cream Pan: A Must-Visit Japanese Bakery in Fountain Valley  

(created at Oct 13, 2024)   31  
Cream Pan,a popular Japanese bakery among locals in OC,is located in Fountain Valley,not far from Irvine.It's more than just a bakery; they also offer light lunch options,making it a great spo...
Cream Pan: A Must-Visit Japanese Bakery in Fountain Valley

Spam's New Soul-Touching Gochujang Spam  

(created at Oct 08, 2024)   226  
I am a big fan of Spam in person.Watching video game movies while lunching with Spam is one of my favorite things. I found a new version of Spam at Costco - a popular canned meat product,has r...
Spam's New Soul-Touching Gochujang Spam

Kick Stress Away with Taekwondo and Sports  

(updated at Sep 21, 2024)   198  
Summer is a season that some people say is dangerous for exercise because of the heat.But on the other hand,summer is also the best season for sweating and working out well.If you dream of los...
Kick Stress Away with Taekwondo and Sports

The Magic of High School Prom aka Promnade Dance  

(created at May 21, 2024)   221  
I remember my first high school prom like it was yesterday.I was so excited to attend this special event,and I spent hours preparing my outfit.I decided to wear a black jacket,black pants,a wh...
The Magic of High School Prom aka Promnade Dance

Reflections on a Year of Volunteering at Torrance Wilson Park: Season in 2023-2024  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   219  
Last Saturday,I had my last volunteer activity of the year at Torrance Wilson Park.Torrance Wilson Park is a beautiful place with trees and grass,a popular walking course for citizens of Torra...
Reflections on a Year of Volunteering at Torrance Wilson Park: Season in 2023-2024

Little Johnny Kang's Taekwondo Journey at the Kukkiwon in 2016  

(created at May 15, 2024)   261  
Once upon a time,there was a young boy named Johnny Kang who loved Taekwondo.He lived in a small town where the sun kissed the rooftops every morning,and the air was filled with the scent of a...
Little Johnny Kang's Taekwondo Journey at the Kukkiwon in 2016

Kicking Stress Away: From AP Tests to Taekwondo Mats  

(updated at Sep 21, 2024)   322  
Hey everyone! Just thought I’d drop in and share a bit about my crazy day—it was a mix of hardcore study vibes and martial arts action,and boy,was it a rollercoaster.So,here’s the rundown: ...
Kicking Stress Away: From AP Tests to Taekwondo Mats

Mom's Amazing Cooking: My Stress Reliever  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   318  
You know when you're feeling down and stressed out,and suddenly a plate of delicious food appears in front of you,making everything better? Well,for me,that magic comes from my mom's cooking.B...
Mom's Amazing Cooking: My Stress Reliever

Why Taekwondo is My Ultimate Stress Buster  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   271  
Hey everyone! Today,I want to talk about something that’s become a super important part of my life – Taekwondo.If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoul...
Why Taekwondo is My Ultimate Stress Buster

Artesia Alley Cleanup: A Day of Community and Contribution  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   342  
"I believe that every individual's contribution to society is valuable,no matter how small." - Greta Thunberg.I joined a group of students and volunteers for the Artesia Alley Cleaning Volunte...
Artesia Alley Cleanup: A Day of Community and Contribution

Teaching Taekwondo to Kids: More Than Just Movements  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   433  
Embarking on the journey of teaching Taekwondo to children has been an enlightening experience that transcends mere physical training.It's about nurturing a deep understanding of this martial ...
Teaching Taekwondo to Kids: More Than Just Movements

Embracing Spring in Style: A Sunny Friday Tale  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   338  
As the sun cast its generous rays upon us this Friday,marking the earth with the promise of spring,I found myself weaving through the school gates,clad in my green hoodie and black cap.The ens...
Embracing Spring in Style: A Sunny Friday Tale

The Art of Teaching Jumping Kicks to Kids: A Journey Beyond the Basics  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   360  
In the disciplined world of Taekwondo,the act of executing a kick is deceptively simple.However,teaching the nuanced technique of a jumping kick to children unveils a layered challenge that go...
The Art of Teaching Jumping Kicks to Kids: A Journey Beyond the Basics

Transforming a Boxed Shoe Cabinet from Costco  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   364  
You know how when you go to Costco you get this big box of shoe cabinets? Yes,that did happen to me.After putting together this huge shoe cabinet that came in boxes,I was left with this taped-...
Transforming a Boxed Shoe Cabinet from Costco

A Morning of Surprises - A Tale of Courage and Illusion  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   817  
It was a bright and brisk morning when Daddy and I decided to visit the local high school.Our mission was simple yet filled with the anticipation of what lay ahead: purchasing AP Test material...
A Morning of Surprises - A Tale of Courage and Illusion

Mastering the Art - Effective Strategies for Teaching Taekwondo  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   270  
Teaching Taekwondo can be challenging,but with the right approach and resources,you can make it more manageable and effective.Here are some tips to help you improve your teaching skills:"Under...
Mastering the Art - Effective Strategies for Teaching Taekwondo

Building a Brighter Future: Launching My First GitHub Repository for WE Service  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   322  
Exciting news! I've just created my first GitHub repository for WE Service,and I couldn't be more thrilled to embark on this journey.You can find it at github.com / abjohnkang / food-bank-find...
Building a Brighter Future: Launching My First GitHub Repository for WE Service

My Journey as a Taekwondo Assistant Master  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   336  
I've been practicing Taekwondo since I was a kid in Korea.Even as a middle school student,I was already pretty good,reaching the fourth category.But when I moved to America,I thought I'd have ...
My Journey as a Taekwondo Assistant Master

Mordern web design based on Bootstrap  

(updated at May 09, 2024)   366  
Most recently,I learned to build a modern website based on HTML+CSS+Bootstrap,and the below website is developed for testing.Bootstrap is actually useful to implement a responsive web which is...
Mordern web design based on Bootstrap

Embracing the COSMOS Program Application Journey  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   385  
Eventually time for me to challenge for COSMOS Program.COSMOS stands for California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science.I wanted to take part in COSMOS Program from the beginning o...
Embracing the COSMOS Program Application Journey

Surviving the Apocalypse: An Entry Game on Contaminated Waste from the Sky  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   953  
In a dystopian future,where humanity's neglect for the environment has led to dire consequences,you find yourself in the midst of chaos."Survival with the contaminated waste from the sky" is a...
Surviving the Apocalypse: An Entry Game on Contaminated Waste from the Sky

A Magical Christmas Experience at South Coast Plaza  

(created at Nov 24, 2023)   229  
Last weekend,my family and I decided to go to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.Now,I've been to this place plenty of times before,but there's something extra special about visiting during Chris...
A Magical Christmas Experience at South Coast Plaza

Halloween Treats for Grandparents: Spreading Joy in Simple Ways  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   239  
Halloween is a traditional British-American event.Believing that dead souls will come back to life on the 31st,the day before the chronic feast,spirits and witches will appear,people walk arou...
Halloween Treats for Grandparents: Spreading Joy in Simple Ways

My Clothes - Wide Green Pants  

(updated at Sep 23, 2024)   207  
You know that feeling when you stumble upon an item in your closet that just clicks with something else? That's the story of my wide green pants and their unexpected companion,my beige sweatsh...
My Clothes - Wide Green Pants

Barum Benefit Concert at PYLUSD Performing Arts Center  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   190  
Hey,music lovers! Last night was off the charts thanks to the Barum Benefit Concert at our very own PYLUSD Performing Arts Center.Let me tell you,it was one for the books."Music is a moral law...
Barum Benefit Concert at PYLUSD Performing Arts Center

First Day of Junior Year at Northwood High School  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   259  
Today marked the beginning of a new chapter – the first day of my junior year at Northwood High School.The anticipation had been building up for weeks,and as I stood in front of the mirror ad...
First Day of Junior Year at Northwood High School

Enchanting Tijuana, BC, Mexico - A Journey Through Warmth, Flavor, and Wonder Below San Jose  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   528  
Tijuana,a vibrant city located just below San Jose,offers a fantastic experience for those seeking an unforgettable tour.This bustling metropolis is characterized by its friendly people,delici...
Enchanting Tijuana, BC, Mexico - A Journey Through Warmth, Flavor, and Wonder Below San Jose

Junior Year Kickoff: The Student ID Card Saga  

(created at Aug 16, 2023)   254  
Alright,folks,buckle up because we're diving into the thrilling world of… Student ID card photos.Yeah,I know,not exactly the most exciting topic,but hey,it's a rite of passage,right?."So ofte...
Junior Year Kickoff: The Student ID Card Saga

My Hair - Rocking My New Haircut as School Begins  

(updated at Sep 24, 2024)   254  
Alright,folks,gather 'round because we're about to dive into the world of haircuts.Yep,you heard me right – haircuts.And no,this isn't your typical trim-at-the-barbershop kind of story.This i...
My Hair - Rocking My New Haircut as School Begins

Code Chronicles - A Caffeine-Fueled Journey into Data Software Engineering  

(updated at Sep 23, 2024)   195  
Interning in Data Software Engineering was like entering a realm where coding meets caffeine-fueled euphoria.The excitement bubbled within me like an over-caffeinated potion as I delved into t...
Code Chronicles - A Caffeine-Fueled Journey into Data Software Engineering

Artesia Alley Dust Busters Unleashed - A Colorful Comedy of Community Cleanup  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   193  
Last weekend,something truly special happened—I became part of a community effort that was all about sweeping up dust and breaking down barriers.I joined a vibrant group of people in Artesia ...
Artesia Alley Dust Busters Unleashed - A Colorful Comedy of Community Cleanup

200 Days of Hair - From Long Locks to the Big Chop  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   305  
Hey everyone! For the past 200 days,I've been on a hair-growing adventure.It's been quite the journey,letting my hair grow freely,and now,as I get ready for junior year,it's time for a big cha...
200 Days of Hair - From Long Locks to the Big Chop

The Chronicles of a Trash Whisperer that I learned at Santa Ana River Palos Verdes  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   199  
In the small town of Santa Ana River Palos Verdes,I began a special mission.This wasn’t just any mission.It was a quest to help the Earth by picking up trash,one piece at a time.Armed with a ...
The Chronicles of a Trash Whisperer that I learned at Santa Ana River Palos Verdes

Embarking on Data Adventures - My First Days as a Data Software Engineer Intern  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   195  
Starting my first internship as a Data Software Engineer has been like stepping onto a roller coaster,full of ups,downs,and thrilling surprises.Today,I really began to dive into the work,looki...
Embarking on Data Adventures - My First Days as a Data Software Engineer Intern

Cinematic Adventure: My Experience Watching 'Suzume'  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   309  
Last weekend,I decided to check out the movie everyone's been talking about: 'Suzume'.I was just expecting an ordinary trip to the movies,but what I got was a rollercoaster ride of emotions an...
Cinematic Adventure: My Experience Watching 'Suzume'

The Great Adventures of the Volunteering Vagabonds at Lions FIeld, Fullerton  

(updated at Sep 28, 2024)   240  
Once upon a sunny day in Serenityville,a group of cheerful students decided it was time to do something different,something fun and helpful all at once.They called themselves the Volunteering ...
The Great Adventures of the Volunteering Vagabonds at Lions FIeld, Fullerton

The Cake Conundrum - A Hilarious Dilemma  

(updated at Sep 23, 2024)   577  
Father's and Sister's birthdays are right around the corner,and the excitement is mounting as fast as a small kid who's had too much candy.This year,we've stumbled into a hilarious situation t...
The Cake Conundrum - A Hilarious Dilemma

Slice of Heaven: Dining Delights at California Pizza Kitchen, Irvine Spectrum  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   254  
Alright,food lovers,gather around because I'm about to share a story of delicious food and amazing experiences.I recently had the pleasure of dining at California Pizza Kitchen at the Irvine S...
Slice of Heaven: Dining Delights at California Pizza Kitchen, Irvine Spectrum

The Icy Adventures of the Saturday Cleanup Squad  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   257  
On Saturdays,I become a superhero.No,not the kind that flies or shoots lasers from their eyes.I'm Captain Cleanup,armed with nothing but a trash bag and a heart full of determination.My missio...
The Icy Adventures of the Saturday Cleanup Squad

Exploring Dreams: My College Campus Tour of UCI and UCLA  

(updated at Sep 24, 2024)   363  
Alright,fellow dreamers,gather 'round because I've got a tale to tell – a tale of college campus adventures and the pursuit of higher education.Yep,you heard me right.I'm talking about my rec...
Exploring Dreams: My College Campus Tour of UCI and UCLA

Unveiling the Heart of Adventure: Our New Favicon Journey  

(updated at Sep 27, 2024)   582  
In the realm of digital spaces,where every pixel speaks volumes about identity and passion,I embarked on a quest to redefine the essence of abjohn.com through its most subtle yet powerful symb...
Unveiling the Heart of Adventure: Our New Favicon Journey

Making a Splash: A Pool Party to Remember  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   249  
Hey,party people! So,here's the lowdown – I just got back from the most epic pool birthday bash,and let me tell you,it was one for the books."Life is made of small moments like this.".Picture...
Making a Splash: A Pool Party to Remember

Volunteer activity at US Nursing Home in Anaheim, California  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   225  
This was my first shot at volunteering in the US,and let me tell you,it was a hoot! Back in South Korea,I've done my fair share of volunteering,but this time,I wanted to lend a hand to the old...
Volunteer activity at US Nursing Home in Anaheim, California

Epic Adventure: Avatar 3D at Regal, Irvine Spectrum  

(updated at May 12, 2024)   276  
Hey movie buffs,gather 'round because I've got a tale to tell – a tale of cinematic splendor and 3D magic.Yep,you guessed it – I'm talking about my recent trip to Regal at the Irvine Spectru...
Epic Adventure: Avatar 3D at Regal, Irvine Spectrum

Winter Formal Fashion prepared for Dance Party  

(updated at Sep 29, 2024)   261  
Ah,the quintessential high school dance,where fashion and fun collide! Clad in the classic white shirt and black pants ensemble,I stepped onto the dance floor,ready to unleash my not-so-hidden...
Winter Formal Fashion prepared for Dance Party

Why Health Insurance is important by experiencing the Unexpected Food Alergy Shock in Cancun, Mexico  

(updated at Sep 23, 2024)   411  
Sudden and unexpected,the food allergy shock I experienced in Cancun,Mexico,was a harrowing experience.What began as a leisurely meal turned into a frightening battle for breath and an unfores...
Why Health Insurance is important by experiencing the Unexpected Food Alergy Shock in Cancun, Mexico

Cancun All Inclusive Resort  

(updated at Sep 22, 2024)   396  
During my family trip to a fantastic all-inclusive hotel in Cancun,Mexico,I had an amazing time."Traveling – it leaves you speechless,then turns you into a storyteller." – Ibn Battuta.The pl...
Cancun All Inclusive Resort


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