photo of when I visited Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Japan
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Traveling will broaden your horizons
Traveling is one of my favorite hobbies because it is always a fun learning experience. You can read about places in books and watch television, but there is something to be said about experiencing any place first hand. One of my most memorable experiences is when I traveled to Japan. My cousins and I visited Kyoto, which is one of the most beautiful places in Japan. It is where modern Japan co-exists with traditional culture. On one street, you will find the bustling city filled with modern stores, electronics and office buildings. When you turn into another street, there are wooden doors, geisha’s walking elegantly and a UNESCO world heritage listed site called the Kiyomizu-dera . It is noted for the vast veranda, supported by multiple pillars that is held together by precision architecture and no nails.
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Challenge yourself and you may find a hidden passion
I was never interested in computers until I met my boyfriend. He taught me basic programming languages such as html and css and how to design a website. As I read through some tutorials, I started finding out how interesting computer programming was. I became more immersed and eventually started this blog site.
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Expect the unexpected
When I was about 11 years old, I started playing golf after watching my dad practice. To this day I still enjoy the sport. There have been great memories on the golf courses. One was when I was 16 years old, playing with my parents at The Lakes Golf Course (a 9 hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus). It’s a beautiful course in El Segundo, California. I was having an average round when I approached the 8th hole. It was about 110 yards and straight, so the flag was visible. I hit the ball and it felt effortless. My parents were beside me and they started to get excited. I had no idea what was going on. There were people standing towards the 9th hole. When I looked up, I saw the ball go onto the green and then it disappeared. I saw the strangers jump up and down and then my parents shaking me “you got a hole-in-one!” I was breathless. Usually on a hole like this one, most people’s best scores are two strokes and to have it in one is a rarity. It was an amazing feeling.
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