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A Magical Christmas Experience at South Coast Plaza   created at Nov 24, 2023   6,822   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...

Mom's Amazing Cooking: My Stress Reliever   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,898   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...

Taekwondo Tornado Kick Tutorial - one of my favorite kicks   updated at Sep 22, 2024   7,123   Tornado kicks in Taekwondo are often regarded as one of the most dynamic and visually stunning techniques in martial arts.Also known as cheat kicks,they have the ability to confuse opponents and make it difficult for them to defend.One of my personal favor...

My Journey as a Taekwondo Assistant Master   updated at May 12, 2024   6,835   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 to leave Taekwondo behind.However,life had a surprise for me.Now...

Embracing the COSMOS Program Application Journey   updated at May 12, 2024   6,921   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 ...

A Hurdle on the Court: My Basketball Injury Journey   created at Oct 04, 2022   7,013   Playing basketball is one of my favorite things to do.It's a game that makes me feel free and full of energy."Success is not final,failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill.But one day,while shooting hoops with m...

Took a Student ID Card Photo for My Sophomore Year   updated at Sep 30, 2024   6,872   As a high school student,there are certain rites of passage that mark our journey through these formative years.One such moment is taking the photo for our student ID card.It may seem like a trivial task,but in reality,it holds a deeper significance.It's a...

A Day at the Indoor Climbing Gym in Santa Ana   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,843   Discovering the joys of indoor climbing in Santa Ana was an unexpected twist in my sports activities,highlighting a stark contrast to what I was accustomed to in Korea,particularly in terms of spatial scale.The expansive and welcoming space of the climbing...

Sun, Rocks, and Adventure: A Day at Joshua Tree National Park   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,878   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...

The only table we have, but feeling is like more joyful   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,835   In the heart of our humble abode,there resides a single table.This table,a beacon of togetherness and the hearth of our home,is where our family convenes."In family life,love is the oil that eases friction,the cement that binds closer together,and the musi...

I will be back and see my grandparents in Boondang again !   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,833   During a recent lunch with our grandparents in BoonDang,we experienced a profound sense of love and care that only family can provide."Family is not an important thing.It's everything." - Michael J.Fox.As we sat together,enjoying homemade dishes prepared b...