Photo Essay - My time at GLPS August 2013

When my mom first told me that I'll spend my summer in GLPS, I thought it would last forever. My mom tried to persuade me that KMLA which GLPS takes place is a wonderful place and you will get healthy. I didn't get healthy; but I did experience many new things which I wouldn't have if I was home, just going to academies.

Meeting a sparrow in GLPS

 When I was young, there were sparrows everywhere, flying around and singing. However, there are no sparrows in cities or where I live. When I came here, the first thing I noticed is that sparrows were singing for me. Usually sparrows are scared of people but it actually landed and acted very calm on one of my classmate's bag. I held the bird very gently and everyone took a picture of it. It was very cool to see a wild bird up close, in my hands.

Pouring at KMLA

It was also my first time to see such a rain. It was kind of short but the sound of the rain hitting the ground and leaves were hurting my ears. Thunders and lightnings were striking everywhere. It seemed as Zeus, the god of lightning was mad.

Getting a splinter in GLPS

I've gotten splinters before but the fact that I was not getting healthy here surprised me. But I'm sure after the splinter pops it will help me feel less painful when I walk.

Doing yoga at GLPS

I was surprised that this camp even makes you do yoga. It was very painful to do the postures that the teacher was doing however; the meditation I learned in yoga was very interesting.

Finding a four-leaved clover in GLPS

I'm very bad at finding four-leaved clover however; it was very easy to find one in GLPS. I thought finding this will bring me fortune, but it never did.

Seeing a mugunghwa in GLPS

I've seen many mugunghwas back in my home, but I've never seen such a big bloom. I guess it's because of the environment that these mugungwhas are living in.

Preparing for my history presentation

History is fun but the presentations are very tiring. This presentation that I'm preparing will be the last, so I'll put my best effort in it.

This camp gave me new experience and wide open nature but like all things have pros and cons, this camp took my time to play video games and freedom. Even with the horrible cons, I think this camp is very interesting and I hope other people have the same impression on this camp.