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First Day of Junior Year at Northwood High School  

updated 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...
First Day of Junior Year at Northwood High School

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

created at Oct 13, 2024   161  
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 spot to grab a bite before heading to the beach.Strawberry Croissan...
Cream Pan: A Must-Visit Japanese Bakery in Fountain Valley

Kicking Stress Away: From AP Tests to Taekwondo Mats  

updated at Sep 21, 2024   1,419  
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: my morning kicked off with the dreaded AP Test,and I wrapped up ...
Kicking Stress Away: From AP Tests to Taekwondo Mats

Exploring UC Irvine (aka UCI) - School and its Majors  

created at May 04, 2024   2,495  
Hey there,fellow tech enthusiasts! So,you're thinking about college,huh? Well,let me tell you about this rad place called the University of California,Irvine (UCI),where the cyber fun never ends! Imagine a campus buzzing with brainpower and techie vibes.Ye...
Exploring UC Irvine (aka UCI) - School and its Majors

Mom's Amazing Cooking: My Stress Reliever  

updated 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...
Mom's Amazing Cooking: My Stress Reliever

Embracing Spring in Style: A Sunny Friday Tale  

updated at May 12, 2024   1,425  
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 ensemble wasn't just a random pick from my wardrobe; it was my way ...
Embracing Spring in Style: A Sunny Friday Tale

Irvine Great Park - New Development Residential Complex  

updated 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 ...
Irvine Great Park - New Development Residential Complex

History of Irvine in California  

updated at Sep 22, 2024   1,202  
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...
History of Irvine in California

Embracing the COSMOS Program Application Journey  

updated 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 ...
Embracing the COSMOS Program Application Journey

Junior Year Kickoff: The Student ID Card Saga  

created at Aug 16, 2023   1,328  
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 often you find that the students you're trying to inspire are the on...
Junior Year Kickoff: The Student ID Card Saga

My Hair - Rocking My New Haircut as School Begins  

updated at Sep 24, 2024   1,333  
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 is about a transformation,a rebirth if you will."Life is about ma...
My Hair - Rocking My New Haircut as School Begins

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

updated at May 12, 2024   1,384  
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 change.Yes,I'm talking about the big chop—saying goodbye to my lon...
200 Days of Hair - From Long Locks to the Big Chop

Cinematic Adventure: My Experience Watching 'Suzume'  

updated at Sep 22, 2024   1,407  
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 and excitement.I walked into the Regal cinema,popcorn in hand,read...
Cinematic Adventure: My Experience Watching 'Suzume'

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

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

Exploring Dreams: My College Campus Tour of UCI and UCLA  

updated at Sep 24, 2024   454  
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 recent tour of not one,but two iconic campuses: UCI and UCLA.First ...
Exploring Dreams: My College Campus Tour of UCI and UCLA

Unveiling the Heart of Adventure: Our New Favicon Journey  

updated 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...
Unveiling the Heart of Adventure: Our New Favicon Journey

Making a Splash: A Pool Party to Remember  

updated at May 12, 2024   322  
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 this: The sun was shining,the water was sparkling,and the grill...
Making a Splash: A Pool Party to Remember

Epic Adventure: Avatar 3D at Regal, Irvine Spectrum  

updated 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...
Epic Adventure: Avatar 3D at Regal, Irvine Spectrum

Winter Formal Fashion prepared for Dance Party  

updated at Sep 29, 2024   336  
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 dance moves."The best fashion show is definitely on the street....
Winter Formal Fashion prepared for Dance Party

Northwood High School vs Irvine High School Pink Out Football Game  

updated at Sep 29, 2024   1,317  
Alright,sports fans,listen up because we've got a showdown of epic proportions on our hands – the Northwood High School vs Irvine High School Pink Out Football Game.And let me tell you,it was a game for the ages."Now and then it's good to pause in our pur...
Northwood High School vs Irvine High School Pink Out Football Game

Went to the Irvine Spectrum with My Friend  

created 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 ...
Went to the Irvine Spectrum with My Friend

Sep 9 22-23 Rally at Northwood High School - My First Rally in Sophomore Year  

updated 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...
Sep 9 22-23 Rally at Northwood High School - My First Rally in Sophomore Year

First Day of Sophomore Year at Northwood High School  

updated at Sep 27, 2024   2,217  
The dawn breaks on a crisp September morning,signaling the start of a new academic year at Northwood High School.As the sun rises,so does the anticipation and excitement coursing through the veins of every sophomore student.With backpacks slung over should...
First Day of Sophomore Year at Northwood High School

OC Festival 2022  

updated at Sep 28, 2024   1,283  
The vibrant atmosphere of the OC Festival 2022 envelops attendees in a whirlwind of colors,sounds,and flavors,showcasing the rich tapestry of culture that defines Orange County.From the moment you step foot onto the festival grounds,you're greeted with a s...
OC Festival 2022

Took a Student ID Card Photo for My Sophomore Year  

updated at Sep 30, 2024   1,352  
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...
Took a Student ID Card Photo for My Sophomore Year

Exciting explore at Sequoia National Park  

updated at Sep 29, 2024   1,375  
Our family tour to Sequoia National Park was an adventure that filled our hearts with joy and wonder.The moment we arrived,the fresh air wrapped around us like a cozy blanket.Breathing in that crisp,clean air felt like a recharge for our spirits."The clear...
Exciting explore at Sequoia National Park

The first visitor visited home from South Korea  

updated 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...
The first visitor visited home from South Korea

Health check for Basket Ball Activity during the summer vacation  

updated 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...
Health check for Basket Ball Activity during the summer vacation

A Day at the Indoor Climbing Gym in Santa Ana  

updated at Sep 29, 2024   1,513  
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...
A Day at the Indoor Climbing Gym in Santa Ana

The Day I Woke Up a Little Late  

updated at Sep 22, 2024   1,486  
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...
The Day I Woke Up a Little Late

Sun, Rocks, and Adventure: A Day at Joshua Tree National Park  

updated 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...
Sun, Rocks, and Adventure: A Day at Joshua Tree National Park

My first day at Northwood High School in Irvine, California  

updated 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...
My first day at Northwood High School in Irvine, California

The only table we have, but feeling is like more joyful  

updated at Sep 29, 2024   1,448  
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...
The only table we have, but feeling is like more joyful

A New Beginning: Our Move to the US  

updated at Sep 29, 2024   1,453  
Recently,luck was on our side as my father found a house in Irvine,California through the internet,sealing the deal without a physical visit."Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." - Helen Keller.Trusting the agent's information,he made the ...
A New Beginning: Our Move to the US

My bike used to go to the west sea in South Korea  

updated at Sep 29, 2024   1,423  
I enjoyed riding my bike to school in Korea.It was a simple pleasure,but one that brought a lot of joy.Sometimes,on weekends or after school,my friends and I would hop on our bikes and head towards the west sea,also known as Incheon."The bicycle is a simpl...
My bike used to go to the west sea in South Korea