Winter Break

Winter break was the best time I had because of Christmas, New Year,and my 17th birthday. For Christmas, my family and I played poker. Our rule was that if we want to play it, we must pay 10 dollars for it. It was pretty a good idea because everyone just paid to play it even though it was expensive. I never played it before, so I was a person who was losing first. My cousin explained how to play it, and wrote down on the paper for me what full house and straight are, but I did not still get them, My cousin won. Then, she bought pizza at a restaurant for us. We enjoyed with the food, and we went to our own room. After that, I did not want to sleep because I was so excited. After I downloaded a movie " August Rush", I watched it with my two brothers Minwoo and Jinyoung in my room. And then, we went to sleep.

On New Year's morning, my two brothers and I lined up front of my grandparents, aunt, and uncle after we groomed ourselves. We bowed down them. Each person get a lucky bag, and there was money inside the bag. Also, I planned out what my goals are for New Year. First is to get good scores on SAT. Second saves money to buy a SONY laptop. The last one is to lose weight. Everything is up to me how I spend time in 2011. I know this year is very important because I should start preparing for SAT1 and SAT2. I really hope my first desire will come true next year, so I can get accepted from UCSD.

My 17th birthday was not that good because that day my friend and I planed going to Grove and some places we can enjoy ourselves, but she had to go to a trip, and I had to go to tutoring. Therefore, I was kind of depressed. After I came back home from the tutoring with exhausted, my family and I dined out at Pho restaurant to celebrate my birthday. I got money for gifts. I thought I would get shoes or clothes, but I satisfied with them. My parents and two sisters who live in Kroea called for my birthday. I was so happy to hear from them.

STAND UP, SPEAK OUT!

Dear. President Obama

I am a high school student who wants to tell you about gay rights. I am straight, but I believe that all homosexuals should have the same rights as straight people because god put everyone was put here to be their own person. Every person has different personality and preference. For example, my friend likes a singer, but I hate the singer. No one can tell that I have fault because I can decide and think what I want with the human rights. Then, if we think about gay people, can we assert that they have fault? Can we prove it with clear evidences? No. I do not think we can because although we have a reason they fall in love with the same sexes, it is not a topic we cannot discuss carelessly. Also, I do not think the law is always right either. It's sick when people have to fight the government to get rights they already should have, and that is really a stupid thing. If your friend is gay, he is gay. If you are straight, you are straight. It is your choice what you decide to become a straight or gay. Therefore, they do have rights. I think that people need to remember the 10 commandments and freedom of speech with that the freedom of having the SAME RIGHTS as everyone else. I am not a homosexual but I do believe that everyone deserves to have the same rights as everyone else.
No exceptions. No regrets.

Academic Autobiography

ACT 3

Int. Iris's house. at night
After Jenny leaves from the concert, Iris goes home. There is no one at home becuase her parents go to travel. As soon as she arrives in her home, she lies on her bed, and she is worrying about Jenny. Suddenly, someone is knocking her house's door strongly. She is approaching to the door slowly and slowly.

Iris

Who is it?

Someone

It is me Jenny

Iris

Jenny?

She opens the door quickly after she realizes it is Jenny.

Iris

What happened to you?

Jenny

I fought with my uncle.

Can I sleep here today? Anyway, I know your parents are not here today.

Iris

No. I think you should go back home Jenny

Jenny

He told me to go back to Korea.

Iris

Go back home

Jenny

I thought you would encourage me, so I came here. Aren't you my best friend?

Iris

Please, come down Jenny. If you go home now, this situation will not aggravate anymore

right?

Just go tell him you will study hard and also approgize him about everything

Jenny

All right. Bye

Iris

Gook luck

ACT 2

Ext. School Campus. lunch
Jenny and Iris are walking around the school campus.

Iris

(excited)

Hey!!! Did you hear that Epik High is going to have a concert in LA. I think it is next week.

Jenny

Are you serious? so are you going???

Iris

Yeah. Let's go to their concert together. Do you already forget our promise?

Jenny

No, how can I forget about it? But... If I go there, my uncle will get mad at me

Iris

Don't worry. It is not going to be over late

Jenny

Then, I will go

Iris

YEAH !!!

Ext. Epik High's concert. at night
Jenny and Iris are in pretty clothes, and they put make-up on their face. The concert is hot, so everybody is screaming and drinking. It was like a big party

Iris

Isn't it fun Jenny?

Jenny

Yeah It is really fun

Iris

There are another party after this. Do you want to go?

Jenny

humm...

Iris

Why are you considering about it? If you want to go, just go there.

Jenny

But...

Iris

We never had fun togther like today. Let's have fun more together. The another party will be great!

Jenny

...

Suddenly, her phone is ringing. It is her uncle, so she hurries up and pick it up.

Jenny

Hello?

Timothy

Where are you now?

Jenny

I am at the library now

Timothy

(angry)

I know you lying to me. Hurry up and come home right now!

Int. living room. at night

Jenny and Timothy are sitting down on the sofa, and they are looking at each other. There is a Jenny's report card on the table. It was so quiet as they can hear each other's sound of breathing

Timothy

Do you know what it is on the table?

Jenny

I think it is my report card

Timothy

Right. Do you know what do you get in every class?

Jenny

I do not know exactly. Are they bad?

Timothy

Well, do you rememnber you promised me to study hard?

Jenny

Yes, I remember it

Timothy

Go back to Korea Jenny. Do not forget I cannot take care of you well if you do not follow me well.

Jenny

Tim I did not do anything!!!

Timothy

You mean you do not have any fault. Am I right?

Jenny

YES

Timothy

You failed three classes, and you went to Epik High's concert without my permission. Also, you broke up our promise. Still, don't you have any fault?

Jenny

YES

Timothy

(angry)

Pack your stuff right now. Go back to Korea tomorrow!!!

Jenny

(crying)

It is my business! Actually I did not wrong thing to you !!! Why don't you think about my feelings? It took a long time to be used to live with you. Do you know about that I cried every night? I know my grade is important, but please think about my feelings!!!!

She runs away to Iris's house from her house. She runs faster and faster to arrive Iris's house quickly although she cannot breathe.

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ACT 1

Ext. LAX airport.Lunch
Jenny, a Korean high school student arrives in Los Angeles by herself. She carries all the bags, and she is waiting for her uncle. Timothy, 50. 5 minutes later, he arrives at airport.

Jenny

Hi. Uncle Tim. I think I never have seen you after I was 6 years old.

Timothy

Yeah, I remember that time. I think you are tired. Hurry up and let's go home

Jenny

Ok

In the car, he is driving, and she is looking at the window. And then, they start to have conversations

Jenny

(excited)

Wow, everything is different with Korea.

Timothy

Of course. You should be used to live in this country from now

Also, you should study hard because your parents send you here not to play around.

you come here to study and go to college. I hope everything is going well.

Jenny

I hope so, too. I will study hard because it was my decision which I come here.

Int. Timothy's house. at night

Her room's lights are off, and she is crying on her bed in her room while she looks at her family picture. She cries quietly because her uncle is sleeping in his room.

Jenny

(whispering)

I do not want to live here. I want to go back to Korea...

I cannot feel comfortable at home and school...

Ext. Cafeteria. lunch

She is sitting down by alone, and she is just eatting her lunch. A Korean girl is going to a table which jenny is sitting because there is no seat anymore in the cafeteria.

The girl

Hey. Does anybody sit here?

Jenny

No one sits there

The girl

Are you Korean?

Jenny

Yes. I am Korean

The girl

When did you come here?

Jenny

I came here 2 months ago. How did you know that I came from Korea?

The girl

becuase you have Korean accent. I came here when I was 3 years old, so actually there is no memory which is about korea for me. I want to go to Korea

Jenny

You should go to Korea when you have a chance becuase my country is not big like this country, it is very pretty. Also, there are many cool stuffs. I think if you visit there, you would want to stay there forever.

The girl

Yeah. I should go to Korea. Oh, nice to meet you. My name is Iris Kim

Jenny

Nice to meet you, too. My name is Jenny Lee

Iris

I am really interested in K-pop. Do you like K-pop?

Jenny

Of course. I love it! Who is your favorite singer?

My favorite singer is Epik High

Iris

Me too ! Oh my god. Have you seen them in Korea?

Jenny

Yeah, I went to their concert before I came here

Iris

You are so lucky. I hope they have a concert in LA.

Jenny

I hope so! If they come to LA, let's go to their concert together!

Iris

For sure.

Jenny always has sitten down by alone, but from now she hangs out with her new friend Iris during lunch. She smiles sweetly at school everyday. The weather is sunny like her warm and happy feelings.

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Homework (Essay)

^^*Question : It is often said that you should never judge another person until you walk in their shoes. Is this true? Why or why not, and use good, well-reasoned examples.

I agree with the topic because I cannot judge people before I know them. For example, before I tell I am Korean to people, they can think I am Chinese or Japanese. That means although you judge people, your judgement can be wrong.

Most of people judge by appearance. That is the truth the first thoughts are based on appearance. However, before you try to get to know them, you cannot judge anything about them. For example, my grandfather looks scary because of his big eyes,but actually he is nice because he likes to take care of plants. Also, he harvests vegetables and fruits for us at the front garden of the house.

You might hurt people feelings. If you blame a fat person, the person gets hurt because you do not know how the person tries to lose weight and what the person eats for diet. You can never realize his or her efforts. For example, before I had Mr. Serbeniuk's class, I heard from my friend he was a boring teacher. However, after I took his class, I realized he was a good teacher.

You do not know wha the person is going through or where they are coming from. Also, you do not know their background. You cannot know they have problems with their family or a person gets a F on the test, so he or she feels bad about it. You never know before you have conversations with them. Also, you cannot judge the people by your thoughts and feelings.

Do not judge people. Do not forget if you judge people by appearance or your thoughts, they can judge you by appearance or their thoughts. Respect for people. Although you judge people, nothing is good for you. Also, treat people without your judgement. This really important becuase it can affect your society.