Sun, Rocks, and Adventure: A Day at Joshua Tree National Parkupdated at Sep 29, 2024 1,390 Oh boy,we had an adventure-packed Sunday planned,and Joshua Tree National Park was the star of the show! Now,some folks say it's the holy grail of national parks to conquer in a single day,and we were up for the challenge."Adventure is worthwhile." - Aesop...  |
My life cuts at Las Vegas during Thanksgiving day holidayupdated at Sep 23, 2024 454 During our family trip to Las Vegas over Thanksgiving,I captured some incredible moments that I'll cherish forever."Life is short,and the world is wide." - Simon Raven.The glitzy lights of the city and the breathtaking views at the Grand Canyon made this h...  |
Went to the Irvine Spectrum with My Friendcreated at Sep 24, 2022 1,326 Alright,buckle up folks,because I'm about to spill the beans on the epic adventure that went down when me and my buddy hit up the Irvine Spectrum.And let me tell you,it was a rollercoaster ride of fun,laughter,and maybe just a touch of chaos."Adventure is ...  |
A Gigant Insect, a World's Biggest Mosquito (aka Holorusia)updated at Sep 22, 2024 1,202 In August 2018,a giant insect was found in southwestern China.This insect is known as the world's biggest mosquito.It will be displayed in a museum.According to Xinhua News Agency,entomologist Zhao Li discovered this huge creature in Qingcheng Mountain,Sic...  |
The Magic of High School Prom aka Promnade Dancecreated at May 21, 2024 1,285 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 white shirt,and blue sneakers as my finishing touch.When I arrived...  |
Reflections on a Year of Volunteering at Torrance Wilson Park: Season in 2023-2024updated at Sep 22, 2024 1,300 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 Torrance.As I started my volunteer work,I first picked up the trash t...  |
IU's Life Snapshotscreated at May 15, 2024 1,226 In South Korea,there's a photo booth service called "인생네컷" (Life Snapshots).People gather with friends to take various poses and snap photos.The meaning of "인생네컷" is to capture the best moments of life in four photos.Sometimes,after taking four pho...  |
AP Exams Calculator Policycreated at May 09, 2024 1,280 Hey there,fellow brainiacs! Let's talk about something super important for AP exam day - calculators.Yep,those little gadgets can make a big difference,but there are rules you gotta know.So,here's the deal:First off,not all calculators are allowed.There's ... |
What to Bring on AP Exam Daycreated at May 09, 2024 1,220 Before exam day::Check with the school or center where the exam is being administered to find out what room the exam is being administered in.Plan to arrive well before your exam’s scheduled starting time.. .Be sure to bring these::No.2 pencils for your m... |
How do Grass and Trees Grow?updated at Sep 24, 2024 1,190 Hey guys,have you ever stopped to wonder how those green beauties around us,you know,the grass and trees,manage to grow so lush and vibrant? It's pretty mind-blowing when you think about it! Let's dive into the fascinating world of photosynthesis and disco...  |
Mom's Amazing Cooking: My Stress Relieverupdated at Sep 22, 2024 1,440 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.Back in Korea,I didn't really have much chance to cook because my...  |
Irvine Great Park - New Development Residential Complexupdated at Sep 22, 2024 1,341 In the center of the OC,the Orange County Great Park,which will become an Orange County specialty in Irvine,was developed in the 21st century as the largest and most beautiful grand park in the United States,and will be built at El Toro Marine Corp.'s Air ...  |
History of Irvine in Californiaupdated at Sep 22, 2024 1,203 Background.Irvine,50 miles south of Los Angeles,is an educational city called Gangnam Elementary School in Korea.Irvine has four public high schools,two alternative schools,22 elementary schools and eight middle schools.All schools have evenly high API (Ac...  |
How to tie your Taekwondo Belt?updated at May 12, 2024 1,258 Tying your Taekwondo belt is an essential skill for every practitioner,symbolizing discipline,respect,and dedication to the art.It's a simple yet significant ritual that carries deep meaning within the martial arts community.Let's explore the step-by-step ...  |
Embracing the COSMOS Program Application Journeyupdated at May 12, 2024 1,461 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 of 2023,and its application is near at hand.The application will ...  |
Surviving the Apocalypse: An Entry Game on Contaminated Waste from the Skyupdated at May 12, 2024 3,040 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 game born out of the imagination of a middle schooler,foreseein...  |
A Magical Christmas Experience at South Coast Plazacreated at Nov 24, 2023 1,284 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 Christmas season."The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: th...  |
First Day of Junior Year at Northwood High Schoolupdated at May 12, 2024 1,336 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 adjusting my backpack,I couldn't shake off the nervous energy buzz...  |
Slice of Heaven: Dining Delights at California Pizza Kitchen, Irvine Spectrumupdated at May 12, 2024 326 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 Spectrum,and let me tell you,it was an evening to remember.As I w...  |
Unveiling the Heart of Adventure: Our New Favicon Journeyupdated at Sep 27, 2024 671 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 symbol: the favicon.The journey took me from the initial whims of hu...  |
Volunteer activity at US Nursing Home in Anaheim, Californiaupdated at May 12, 2024 282 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-timers in the nursing home here.You know,I reckon it's mighty i...  |
Epic Adventure: Avatar 3D at Regal, Irvine Spectrumupdated at May 12, 2024 354 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 Spectrum to catch Avatar in all its three-dimensional glory."Movies tou...  |
Cancun All Inclusive Resortupdated at Sep 22, 2024 479 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 place was a paradise!."One's destination is never a place,but a ne...  |
Diving into Fun: The Epic Saga of My Friend's Pool Birthday Partyupdated at Sep 27, 2024 1,334 Alright,folks,let me spin you a tale about the most epic pool birthday party I've ever been to.Picture this: it's a scorching hot day,the sun is blazing,and my buddy decides to throw a bash at his place with a pool.You can already tell it's going to be leg...  |
Sep 9 22-23 Rally at Northwood High School - My First Rally in Sophomore Yearupdated at Sep 22, 2024 1,321 Alright,folks,gather 'round because I've got a tale to tell about the wildest ride of my high school sophomore year – the rally at Northwood High School on September 9,2022."High school is a lot more fun if you treat it like a rally instead of a race.".No...  |
Skyzone indoor trampoline park located in Anaheim - awesome place with fanatsic music and lots of funs !updated at Sep 27, 2024 1,352 Oh boy,let me tell you about the tramp-tastic adventure we had at Skyzone in Orange County,California.Picture this: Friday night,around 8pm,the stars were out,and so were we,ready to bounce our way to happiness at this trampoline wonderland."Life is short,...  |
The first visitor visited home from South Koreaupdated at May 12, 2024 1,389 Welcoming our first guest from South Korea to our home in the United States was a truly exciting and special experience for my family.The happiness we felt was beyond words."Hospitality is universal; it knows no boundaries.".As the doorbell rang and we ope...  |
Health check for Basket Ball Activity during the summer vacationupdated at May 12, 2024 1,617 In preparation for joining the basketball team at Northwood High School during the summer vacation,a mandatory health report was required by the school,aimed at ensuring the well-being of participants and being ready for any unexpected injuries during spor...  |
COSMOS - California State Summer School for Mathematics and Sciencecreated at Apr 08, 2022 1,471 COSMOS (The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) is a 4-week program for talented high school students hosted by the University of California, Irvine. COSMOS students apply to a specific “cluster”, with each cluster addressing adva...  |
My first day at Northwood High School in Irvine, Californiaupdated at Sep 22, 2024 1,567 Ah,the first day at a new school,a rollercoaster of excitement,confusion,and the occasional "Where am I again?" moment.I,your intrepid adventurer,found myself in the grand maze of Northwood High School in Irvine,California."Every new beginning comes from s...  |
Where is my house to live in the California?updated at Sep 22, 2024 1,402 During our trip to the US in January 2022,we embarked on a quest to find our new home in California.However,the journey turned out to be more challenging than we anticipated."The ache for home lives in all of us,the safe place where we can go as we are and...  |
Johnny and Jane's Memories at Corona Del Marupdated at May 12, 2024 1,483 In 2013,we found ourselves strolling along the picturesque shores of Corona Del Mar,captivated by the tranquility of the ocean and the soft caress of the sea breeze.The memories of that day lingered in our minds as we returned to the same spot in 2022,eage...  |
Have you ever seen a Flying Noodle?updated at May 12, 2024 1,257 Venturing into the lively ambiance of Anaheim Packing District,we were greeted by an electrifying atmosphere.The energy in the air was palpable,almost as if the very essence of the place was infused with excitement.“Sometimes,the most magical moments happ...  |
Base camp for house hunting in Anaheim near Disney Landupdated at May 12, 2024 1,386 During our journey to the United States,our family was thrilled to secure accommodation in a hotel situated near the famed Disneyland in Anaheim,California.The excitement to explore the whimsical wonderland was palpable,yet our busy itinerary unfortunately...  |