journal 9 American food

If my friend said, “Let’s go eat American”, I will think about a sliced pizza and a hamburger. When I came here, I saw many fast food restaurants along the road and on campus. Even my home stay family eats some bread with cheese and a cup of juice or coffee every morning. I alone eat rice with side dishes between them. Mostly, they eat out dinner so, I don’t know what they eat outside but when they prepare dinner at home, they always eat beef or sausages with some vegetables. I think the food I mentioned above is the traditional American food. Although the taste is good, I don’t enjoy them because it makes me eat more and more and looks unhealthy. Instead of steaks and hamburgers, I enjoy eating cereal ,when I get up late, not to be late for my class. It is easy to make and doesn’t need many times to eat it up.

In Korea, most people eat rice and Kim-ch or other side dishes for their meals. Our food is very healthy because it is originated from ancient by using vegetables without any additives. However, most American foods need additives to extend an expiration date. In this case, the food can sell for a long time, but the effects of additives are harmful for people.

So, I like my Korean food very very very very very much.
And I always miss them.......:D

I read Sylvina and Cindy!

journal 8

The quote means the point of view I have toward the world. We always have to keep our mind in optimistic or pessimistic while living our lives. I think the quote makes sense, because an optimistic mind calms me down when I face some difficult situations and make me try to do another activity in the desperate circumstances. I always try to behave optimistically and have a positive mind. Unless I have the mind, I don't feel to do anything, and just want to lie down on the bed. I want to have busy life not idle life. In other words, the optimistic thought is the motive of my action.

I have an example when I was a first year student in my university. I was getting fat for drinking lately at night and greasy snacks and sausages served with alcoholic beverages. I didn't know about my growing fat but someday, I feel my pants a bit tight. I was shocked about that and decided to lose my weight. I always did exercise and walking around near a dormitory. Before long, I don't want to exercise everyday due to the cold weather. After one month, I took my weight but the weight was same as before. I was frustrated for the fail. However, I worked out again every day for imagining my slim legs ,waist and wearing a bikini in my imagination in a beach. My diet was successful and I returned to my original state.

I didn't give up with having positive mind to succeed in losing my weight. I thinkg this shows how the positive mind effects the result.

I read Sophia and An

journal 7

In Korea, I have many friends and their all characteristics are totally different. Because I can't write their all personalities, I would choose just one person. The name of my friend I want to compare with me is In-hae Jung. I have many stories related with her. Firstly, When we were a highschool student, many peers told us our appearance look alike so we are confused with your names. About one semester, we had to tell our names to schoolmates, whenever we met them. It was interesting and I really enjoyed doing that. I think the reason why they are confused with our names is that I and my friend had a same hair-style and same glasses and same uniforms. Secondly, we had not only the similar face but same laughter, which always filled our classroom. Many people even our teacher said our laughter make other people happy and pleasant. After having this praise, we always smiled together to make other people happy.

However, we have different hobbies. She enjoys singing and I hate singing in the presence of other people. I think she is gifted with singing, no matter how the song is new, she listens to the song just twice and sings like the original singer. I always had an appreciation of her beautiful songs. She always tried to make me sing, but always failed. I was stubborn with singing and there is no one hearing my song until now, except for my middle school friends. We have one more different religion. She believes in God and I don't believe in any Gods. She used to go to church on weekends and I slept late on Sunday morning. After holiday, she always told me about the events happening in the church. I don't praise the Lord, but it was very funny to hear about her stories. Her tone of voice seemed like a comedian, so she always made me laugh at the story in joy and in sorrow.

I really had a unforgettable memories with her in my school days. Although, we have many similarities and different preference on cloths, foods and ideal type for boy friend, we are really best friends now.

I read Amy and Cindy

journal 6

I bought my new bike here to go to school. My boyfriend also got a bike from his house owner. On weekends, we meet and go around here. Firstly, we have been to a Turi Park, which is located near my home. I prepared some foods and my camera to take a picture with him. As we got there, there were many people around the lake. I also could see many ducks but the feathers looked like dirty. Someone came next to us and fed them. When it was getting dark, we could enjoy the setting sun. It was so beautiful that I made up mind to visit here again when I have some troubles or lonely. Secondly, I went to Brea mall. It was awesome because the cosmetics were really cheaper than Korea. In the near future, I will change my cosmetics with new one. I was really happy to see the mall. And then, we visited the near park but I don’t know the name exactly. There was also a lake like Turi Park. Many people came with their family and enjoyed playing ball. Some couples sat on a bench talking with their honey.

On the transportation, I don't have any opinion. Because I have my bike, and I don't need to take a bus. Some of my friends have experienced the transportation. They said the bus sometimes is late for the time and there is no many time schedule. In my country, the transportation system is very well developed. I can see where the bus is now and how long it takes to come to my station. There are many buses each 15 minutes. It is very convenient and the bus fee is not expensive. For these reasons, many students use the bus transportation rather than buy their own car.

How does Orange County's transportation system compare with your hometown?

I read Sophia and Silvyna's journal

journal 5

My favorite and significant song is a "Song for sienna"

I heard a "Song for sienna" of Brian Crain 1years before. My friend recommended the song for me in library. I and my friend were preparing for the final exam. To take a rest, we went out for walking around and listend the music together. At that time, I felt very calmness and relaxed. Brian Crain made the song after traveling to small city, Sienna, in Italy. The city inspired him very strong feeling. When he came back home, he made this song. I think he expressed the experience of exotic atmosphere in Italy.

It make me have more positive view of life. When I was stressed out for the exam or other things. I always listened to popular korean musics to relax. I've heard many musics but there was no impressive songs to remember. However, I've always been listening this song everyday before going to bed. I can sleep well and there is no nightmare. I love this song. It is really beautiful and lovely music. I want for you to have a chance to hear this song.

I read Cindy Chen & Sophia's journal
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journal 4

Korea has clear four seasons and I hate summer and winter. Because, I don't like to bring my umbrella when heavy rain is approaching my country in summer. It really irritates me and I often lose my umbrella so I should by new one every year. Winter is very freezing and I often catch a cold. I have to see a doctor every year for the same reason.

My favorite weather is spring. I like a breeze not a strong wind. The warm sunshine in spring makes me happy and pleasant. At my home, I could often enjoy many flowers and trees around my house because there was a floor in garden. Lying on the floor, I could see the clear sky and feel the nature quitely alone. Everything seemed to be calmness and I took a positive view of life. Another reason is that my favorite flower is a forsythia, the symbol of the spring, which blooms just in spring. To remember the scenery I like to take a picture with the flower.

I read Agelica, Sophia, Cindy Lee's journals