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Volunteer activity at US Nursing Home in Anaheim, California   updated at May 12, 2024   366   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...

Reflections on a Year of Volunteering at Torrance Wilson Park: Season in 2023-2024   updated at Sep 22, 2024   1,401   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...

Artesia Alley Cleanup: A Day of Community and Contribution   updated at May 12, 2024   1,530   "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 Volunteering Activity.Despite the cloudy skies that promised a gloomy d...

Exploring the Heartfelt History and Traditions of Valentine's Day   updated at Sep 22, 2024   1,223   Valentine's Day,celebrated annually on February 14th,is a day cherished worldwide for its celebration of love and romance.Delving into its history unveils a tapestry of traditions that blend ancient Roman customs with Christian legends.One of the most endu...

Halloween Treats for Grandparents: Spreading Joy in Simple Ways   updated at Sep 22, 2024   1,383   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 around in costumes such as ghosts,vampires,skeletons,witches,and mon...

Artesia Alley Dust Busters Unleashed - A Colorful Comedy of Community Cleanup   updated at May 12, 2024   1,308   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 Alley,all armed with brooms,trash bags,and loads of enthusiasm,r...

The Chronicles of a Trash Whisperer that I learned at Santa Ana River Palos Verdes   updated at May 12, 2024   326   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 tool to grab trash and wearing a cape made from recycled stuff,I...

The Great Adventures of the Volunteering Vagabonds at Lions FIeld, Fullerton   updated at Sep 28, 2024   1,410   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 Vagabonds,and their mission was to bring joy and cleanliness to ...

The Icy Adventures of the Saturday Cleanup Squad   updated at Sep 22, 2024   386   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 mission? To save the park from the clutches of litter.As I step into t...

Cancun All Inclusive Resort   updated at Sep 22, 2024   558   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...

Went to the Irvine Spectrum with My Friend   created at Sep 24, 2022   1,412   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 ...

The Day I Woke Up a Little Late   updated at Sep 22, 2024   1,588   One morning,as beams of sunlight teased their way through my curtains,I was jolted awake by the realization that I had overslept.Panic took over as I scrambled to dress,my thoughts tangled in the possible repercussions of my lateness.The school day awaited...