Author Archives: JoshuaKaimikaua

Sunrise Haiku

early rise sun soaked sky peacefully amazed Lately I’ve been taking the train to work. Besides being able to sleep, I like taking the train because I get some exercise when I walk from the train station to work. It’s … Continue reading

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Life in Chicago: Freezing

As it gets colder here in Chicago, my anticipation for summer grows stronger. With the temps tonight, summer can’t come any sooner.  

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Life in Chicago: Korea Trip [Han River Biking]

Another outdoor activity I did while I was in Korea was bike riding on the Han river. You will definitely see this river if you visit Seoul so it’s not hard to miss. Along the river there are walkways, bike … Continue reading

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Life in Chicago: Korea Trip [War Memorial Museum]

If you visit Seoul, you have to make a stop at the War Memorial. You would be doing a disservice to yourself to miss out on this experience. Because Korea’s existence today is deeply rooted in the results of the … Continue reading

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Life in Chicago: Korea Trip [Bukhansan Hike]

One of the major differences in landscape between Korea and the Midwest is the mountains. Korea has a ton of mountains while the Midwest is as flat as you can get. It was great to a have change of scenery… … Continue reading

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Life in Chicago: Korea Trip [Busan]

I recently came back from a vacation to South Korea where I went to visit my parents. From the moment I landed, my parents had something planned for each day I was there. It seemed that we were always going … Continue reading

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Life In Chicago: Government Shutdown

Today marks 7 days into the US Government Shutdown. As a federal worker, this has been a pretty big concern for me. The thought of being without a job and not being able to pay the bills was a real … Continue reading

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Haiku Poem

sun-soaked sky dripping with warmth enjoying the moment Description: I’ve really learned to appreciate the summer since moving to the mainland. There’s no better feeling of a warm sunny day after enduring a long winter. I know they will soon … Continue reading

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Life in Chicago: BMW Championship

Last weekend I had the opportunity to go to the BMW Championship at the famed Conway Farms Golf Course.  This course is located in Lake Forest, which is about a 15 minute drive from my work.  I was excited to … Continue reading

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Life in Chicago: Bike Ride

Last weekend, my cousin came to visit me in Chicago. She was my first visitor to my new residence in Evanston. I was excited to show her around the city and enjoy the Labor Day weekend. We saw a lot … Continue reading

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