Category: Hobby
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2022 Year End To-Do Checklist
On the last day of 2022, here is checklist of to-dos to maximize your achievement this year and make your life simpler next year: 1.Review your budget and financial goals for the year: Look back at your spending and income for the year to see where you stand. Consider adjusting your budget for the coming…
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A new sport A year
Practice a new sport a year is a way working for me to keep learning not only in mind but also linked to my body. 2022 is surfing. 2021 is Mountain Biking 2020 is muay thai 2019 is Scuba Diving – especially deep dive. 2018 is Golfing 2017 is Cross-country Ski 2016 is flying an…
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Go surfing during King Tides
Yesterday morning was the last day of recent king tides, I was able to paddle out and enjoy surfing. My first time ever during king tides. So what’s different, here is what I experienced: The current is strong, the save is not regular and harder to predict. So surfing during king tides can be a…
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How I teach my kid play accordion
Accordion is a fun music instrument which can be used in many occasions including wedding, camping ground, friends birthday, concert hall…. I play accordion for producing the music piece I heard in movies, anime, video games. I want my kid to develop a lifelong love of music and also another way to express herself. Below…
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Disneyland in US become too expensive
When I took family to Disneyland in 2019, I didn’t feel the pain, it is like a normal family trip with destination fee: However, when I checked this year again, I found ticket price just increased beginning Dec 2022 and also the normal ticket price reaching $200 when my kid is not in school. Here…
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Life saving tips while surfing
Surfing can be a thrilling and enjoyable activity, but it’s happening at the mercy of mother nature. so it is important to be aware of the potential dangers and take steps to ensure your safety. If you encounter danger while surfing, there are a few general steps you can take to protect yourself: Most common…
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Running to one of world’s most haunted place
Queen Mary is a good spot along the biking or running trail in long beach, you cannot miss this Titanic Style Ship when visiting long beach. Always a good morning run in the cool long beach. Queen Mary is also considered one of most haunted places in the world, here is why: The Queen Mary…
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Dangers encountered during surfing
I started surfing last year in Hawaii and started to pick it up in San Diego: As a beginner, I have encountered several not so ideal situations, including being carried too far by rip current, pushed by the wave into a rocky reef, going alone in a bad timing. Here is some dangers you should…
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Dive Accident I countered at 100ft underwater
My dive buddy grabbed my gauge and directed my attention to the low numbers, all happening 100ft below while diving Hawaii’s shipwreck… I have 5mins to find the rope to secure and get the alternative from my buddy… It all happened on a lovely afternoon after my first ever shipwreck dive, which is also my…
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My Trip Planning by Month from Seattle

The list here is for the usual trips we took over the years. so I didn’t include Europe, Florida, and other places due to that they are not visited every year or frequent enough to be a routine trip planning. Or there is no direct flights and not convenient to visit as a short weekend…