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First Day of Junior Year at Northwood High School   updated at May 12, 2024   6,947   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...

Embracing Spring in Style: A Sunny Friday Tale   updated at May 12, 2024   6,901   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 ...

First Day of Sophomore Year at Northwood High School   updated at Sep 27, 2024   6,853   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...

Abraham Lincoln Contributed to UIUC's Creation and its Mission   created at Sep 03, 2025   289   Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States,revered for leading the Union through the Civil War and abolishing slavery.The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) prominently features Abraham Lincoln because he played a pivotal ro...

Cream Pan: A Must-Visit Japanese Bakery in Fountain Valley   created at Oct 13, 2024   6,916   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...

Kicking Stress Away: From AP Tests to Taekwondo Mats   updated at Sep 21, 2024   6,992   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 ...

Exploring UC Irvine (aka UCI) - School and its Majors   created at May 04, 2024   7,097   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...

Mom's Amazing Cooking: My Stress Reliever   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,933   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 Complex   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,870   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 California   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,775   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...

Embracing the COSMOS Program Application Journey   updated at May 12, 2024   6,974   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 ...

Junior Year Kickoff: The Student ID Card Saga   created at Aug 16, 2023   6,886   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...

My Hair - Rocking My New Haircut as School Begins   updated at Sep 24, 2024   6,871   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...

200 Days of Hair - From Long Locks to the Big Chop   updated at May 12, 2024   6,839   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...

Cinematic Adventure: My Experience Watching 'Suzume'   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,891   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...

Slice of Heaven: Dining Delights at California Pizza Kitchen, Irvine Spectrum   updated at May 12, 2024   6,923   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...

Exploring Dreams: My College Campus Tour of UCI and UCLA   updated at Sep 24, 2024   7,050   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 ...

Unveiling the Heart of Adventure: Our New Favicon Journey   updated at Sep 27, 2024   6,994   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...

Making a Splash: A Pool Party to Remember   updated at May 12, 2024   6,913   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...

Epic Adventure: Avatar 3D at Regal, Irvine Spectrum   updated at May 12, 2024   6,926   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...

Winter Formal Fashion prepared for Dance Party   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,863   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....

Northwood High School vs Irvine High School Pink Out Football Game   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,873   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...

A Hurdle on the Court: My Basketball Injury Journey   created at Oct 04, 2022   7,101   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...

Went to the Irvine Spectrum with My Friend   created at Sep 24, 2022   6,917   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   6,866   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...

OC Festival 2022   updated at Sep 28, 2024   6,879   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...

Took a Student ID Card Photo for My Sophomore Year   updated at Sep 30, 2024   6,938   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...

Exciting explore at Sequoia National Park   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,880   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...

Skyzone indoor trampoline park located in Anaheim - awesome place with fanatsic music and lots of funs !   updated at Sep 27, 2024   6,859   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 Korea   updated at May 12, 2024   6,847   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 vacation   updated at May 12, 2024   6,913   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   6,924   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   6,880   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...

The Day I Woke Up a Little Late   updated at Sep 22, 2024   7,003   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...

Sun, Rocks, and Adventure: A Day at Joshua Tree National Park   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,930   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 first day at Northwood High School in Irvine, California   updated at Sep 22, 2024   6,945   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...

The only table we have, but feeling is like more joyful   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,847   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...

Formal immigration to the US from South Korea   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,876   Embarking on a life-altering journey from South Korea to the United States marked a monumental chapter in our family's story."The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu.The photograph captured at South Korea's Incheon Internation...

A New Beginning: Our Move to the US   updated at Sep 29, 2024   7,005   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 ...

My bike used to go to the west sea in South Korea   updated at Sep 29, 2024   6,924   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...

Johnny and Jane's Memories at Corona Del Mar   updated at May 12, 2024   6,967   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...