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Volunteer activity at US Nursing Home in Anaheim, California   updated at May 12, 2024   6,899   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...

The Day I Woke Up a Little Late   updated at Sep 22, 2024   7,107   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...

Reflections on a Year of Volunteering at Torrance Wilson Park: Season in 2023-2024   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,984   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   6,957   "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   6,959   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...

Surviving the Apocalypse: An Entry Game on Contaminated Waste from the Sky   updated at May 12, 2024   7,204   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...

Halloween Treats for Grandparents: Spreading Joy in Simple Ways   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,966   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...

First Day of Junior Year at Northwood High School   updated at May 12, 2024   6,997   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...

Junior Year Kickoff: The Student ID Card Saga   created at Aug 16, 2023   7,010   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...

Artesia Alley Dust Busters Unleashed - A Colorful Comedy of Community Cleanup   updated at May 12, 2024   6,821   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   6,795   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   6,923   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   6,900   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...

Winter Formal Fashion prepared for Dance Party   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,928   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....

Cancun All Inclusive Resort   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,907   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...

Northwood High School vs Irvine High School Pink Out Football Game   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,918   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...

Went to the Irvine Spectrum with My Friend   created at Sep 24, 2022   6,962   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 ...

Sep 9 22-23 Rally at Northwood High School - My First Rally in Sophomore Year   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,903   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...

First Day of Sophomore Year at Northwood High School   updated at Sep 27, 2024   6,897   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...

Took a Student ID Card Photo for My Sophomore Year   updated at Sep 30, 2024   7,020   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...

Health check for Basket Ball Activity during the summer vacation   updated at May 12, 2024   6,963   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...

Harmonies in the Halls: Music Concert at Northwood High School   created at May 18, 2022   7,067   The evening air at Northwood High School is filled with anticipation as students,teachers,and families gather for a night of musical enchantment.The stage is set,the lights dim,and the first notes reverberate through the auditorium,signaling the start of a...

A Day at the Indoor Climbing Gym in Santa Ana   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,956   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...

My first day at Northwood High School in Irvine, California   updated at Sep 22, 2024   7,003   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...