Candidate Journals

So it just so happens that on my last cycle I had a 100 degree fever on the night of my overnight testing, and it was HORRIBLE. So of course this morning I would wake up with a low fever in the 99 range, because why wouldn't I? I'm 100% completely positive it won't develop over the week because what are the odds of me having a bad fever two overnights in a row, am I right? Or is it just me...

Today was a good day for requirements, especially since I finished a couple of things. I finished my jump rope rounds, my pushups and situps, and I knocked out a bunch of miles so I only have a few left. Now I just gotta finish my miles, self defenses, and basic kicks.

So todays black belt class was pretty good, especially since I got to weapon forms which are pretty much my favorite. Then I went home, went on a run, took a shower, and then went to hang out with some friends. Honestly we didn't do anything and pretty much just walked around and then I ordered us some us some pizza. Now here's where it gets good, (for me at least). So I ordered it, and since some people had some cash, they would pay me there, but then one of my friends said "hey I have 40 in cash so I'll cover it and you guys don't pay me back". So really it turned out pretty nice for me because I got free pizza and drinks.

So today I had 3 math tests, I mean really it was just one unit, but for some reason teachers like to split up tests nowadays. So anyways, these tests were basically on a bunch of circle equations, like (x-h)+(y-k)=r^2, and chords and radians and stuff like that. I felt pretty conifdcon in myself on these tests, and I feel like I did really good so I'm hoping I get a good grade.

So today I got home thinking that tonight would he a nice slow, easy night right, but little did I know, I had 4 tons of biology homework. So I ended up spending about 2 hours on this work, which to be honest actually wasn't all that much, but it's not what I wanted to spend my time doing. However I did end up getting it done and I ended up chilling for the rest of the night so it ended up good eventually.

So recently as I have been a little behind on miles so I've been running about 4-6 miles a day and it's really shown me how much I love to run. So I've decided to really start running a lot even off the cycle and by the end of the year hopefully be able to do a half marathon. I've truly discovered how much fun it is for myself and how much I like doing it which makes me feel kinda glad I got a little behind. Otherwise who knows, I might be dreading running right now if I wasn't running this much.

So I'm sure as most of you know, it's been raining. All afternoon, at least it has in Huntersville, so I ended running 3 miles in the rain today. I decided that I didn't want to wear my earbuds on the run, just because I don't like the cord in my way and I didn't want it go to get wet, so I just blasted my music off of my phone the entire. It actually felt like a pretty good run, even though my feet were in puddles because my shoes were drenched. But the rain actually wasn't all that cold and I ended getting hot sooner or later so it just had a nice feel to it, especially since it was at night.

So today I did my normal 2 mile route leaving my house, but when I was on the way back I decided to run more and took Stratton Farm all the way up to the Cedar Field 1 pool and back to my house totaling St about 3.5 miles, so it was pretty nice. However there is one thing wrong with this route. Everytime I go up the road, there's always this dead squirell on the sidewalk, but I can't move it because I'm not wearing any gloves or anything so I don't wanna get diseases or anything but still it is disturbing.

Was an amazing class! I thought today's volunteer class was great and I got a lot out of it when we were doing the new first Dan. Plus even though I already knew the first 10 Hapkido techniques at the end it was to go back to them because I hadn't done those in a while. I got a lot of poomsaes and self defenses from both classes and some more when I went home, along with a run. So today turned out to be pretty good day for requirements.

So today during black belt class we were going over every single form, self defense, sparring combo, or just about any thing we could go over for the black belt cycle. So it was a pretty nice class since we got to clear some things up and I also can't wait for tomorrow's class.

So today in Civics and Economics we started our unit on politics, and boy is it fun. Now personally myself I've always been more of Republican kinda guy, but when we were doing these tests today to figure out what we sided, I ended up leaning more towards a Tea Party kinda guy which is pretty accurate but still, I felt like the tests weren't good enough. The main test we took only had about 30-40 questions on it and I feel for a test to decide your political party it should probably have about 100. Either way, the test was still pretty accurate, at least for me anyways, however for some people it was kinda off.

So today when I got home, right around before my dinner started and I went for a run down to Harris Teeter real quick to pick up 2 packs of gum. It was about 3 miles and it was a decent run, but boy is it hard to run with 3 packs of gum in your pockets. However it turned out to be a nice run, I gotta couple miles out of it, and I went home and immediately had some burgers.

So this cycle has definitely been one of my harder ones, especcially since my others were in middle school and this one is in high school and my schedule is just jam packed and it's kinda hard to get in runs. So today I took to my advantage and while the rest of my family was taking sticks class in the back room, I took at my leisure to go on a quick 4 mile run, and let me tell you, it felt great. Even though i was as red as a tomato after and was kinda dizzy, I stopped ONCE, but it was because I had to use the bathroom. 

You ever just, are wearing something so stylish, that you can't do anything physical? See I was wearing a nice American Eagle flex long sleeve today that was black and white along with some really light kacki joggers, and it was pretty cold this morning, while my phone said there would be a high in the 50's. So when I got to King Tiger today after school, I hadn't taken into account how hot it became out, so I could only run 1 mile today because it had become so hot out.

So I've noticed that I've been behind in my burpees/squat thrusts, so I decided to do 10 every single hour since about 12 in the afternoon, and it definitely helped. I plan on doing this every single, excpex for during school, to finish those off right quick now.

When I got out of school today, I was really ready to go on a run as soon as I got home, but then the rain hit. And it didn't stop. And then the sidewalks got covered in mud and rain. I was truly disappointed and very sad. I also had a presentation today on housing development and ecological effects such as environmental health risks, ecosystem effects, poverty's rates, etc. And to be honest, I LOVE presenting to people, but I kinda didn't rehearse the night before because I got home at like 10. So the it's supposed to be a 7-8 minute presentation, but because I didn't know how long mine was, I just talked really fast and did it in 5. So my teacher said I got high B, but really, I think i deserve worse.

So today during math, about the first half of math felt pretty normal, going with the flow it usually does, but after that, every minute seemed like an hour. We were taking the "geometry of circles to next level" as Mr. Cross said. We were doing all these lengths of arcs and a bunch of other normal stuff that we had already done, but it also kind of tied in because today was pi day.

So today my dad and I went to Best buy because my mic and his xbox controller we're broken, but we had a warranty so went to trade them in. However... When I was refunded my $80 and I went to buy the same one again, the warranty cost had gone up from $15 to $25! It was truly an outrage and I felt like they were robbing me of my money!... Even though it was a really good mic. 

Is it just me, or did anyone else feel like today was different? Like I know how sometimes a Monday might feel like a Friday or something, but today was unique, and had this vibe that I've never felt before. I felt it when I went to School, and about halfway thrithr the day, it just felt like I shouldn't be there, it was just kind of weird.

When I went for a run earlier today, I decided to try out a new route and see how far it was. So living in Cedar field, my house is right off of Stratton Farm. So I took a right there, and went straight all the way down to the end of the road, where I then took a left on to the main Street. Eventually I ran upon one of the main entrances into my neighborhood, where I followed the main Street which lead right back onto Stratton Farm, where I could just backtrack my route to get back to my house. It was pretty nice route, and summed be to be a nice 2 miles, so it was a pretty good run.

Today we had our physical and written test, and I feel like I did pretty decent. I improved Mile by about a minute, which I feel good about. I also felt pretty confident in all of my answers for the written test. I hope everyone else did good and have a good night!

So today I had two biology Tests, and I'm pretty disappointed. As always, my teacher splits up our tests into 2 or three parts, and I got kinda low grades. I got an 87 on a 23 question test so I missed three, and a 76 on like an 11 question test, or something like that, but I missed three on both. The reason I'm disappointed however, is that these tests were really easy, and I should've aced both.

So honestly, today felt like a pretty long day, but at the end of it all, I ran the LONGEST 5k I've ever ran. Now let me go ahead and say that my quickest is in the 24 minute threshold, but this one, I got SO MANY CRAMPS, that it was over 40. So really, I felt pretty disappointed in myself since I ran such a slow time, but t the same time good because I got a bunch of miles in.

So today we had band practice and honestly, it felt like the longest one I've ever had. It went after school from 2:30 to 5:30 but it felt like it was double that time. However we did get a lot of practice in today so I guess that's good.  

So we all just got back from instructors camp, and it was pretty fun! This was my third year, and to be honest, I did kinda like going to Greenville rather than going to camp oak Hill, but it was still awesome. Even though it was also a pretty small instructors camp, it was still really fun, with cool training. I'm looking forward to next year's, and I'm hoping it'll be just as fun!

So in engineering, the entire class did pretty bad on this recent test, with  everyone averaging a C(which is funny because we actually checked the answers and people were right when our teacher marked us wrong). So we all had to to do a makeup test,and on any retest, the highest you can get is a 79. So there were 30 questions, and I got 25 right, which is an 83. So somehow, she took 83% over 79 and managed to get a 65 out of that which is really annoying. So instead, even though I got a better score on the makeup, my original grade for my first test was still better because she graded weirdly, so I got a C.

Today's adult class at the end of the day was definitely different than normal, especially since Master Chelley was out so she could recover from her surgery. So today Master Hartle taught class, and good thing, it was still a fun class. We did a lot of work on our basic kicks but we also spent a lot of time on some of the old Hap Kiddo curriculum that we hadn't gone over in a really long time. So it was pretty fun and I think he did a good job with that class.

So today i went for my first run in a couple days, due to this nonstop run, and let me tell you, it was rough. I had to take a couple breaks and ran two miles. They were also kind of slow miles too. Im also having to use someone else's device to write this journal because my phone nor our Imac will work for the website. So basically, my weekend ia going that great.

Today was day of lonesome, in which I was pretty consolidated up in my room the entire day and was just talking to friends and playing my Xbox. So in reality, you could see it as pretty boring, which to be honest, it kind of was.

Today was day of lonesome, in which I was pretty consolidated up in my room the entire day and was just talking to friends and playing my Xbox. So in reality, you could see it as pretty boring, which to be honest, it kind of was.

So today we had a math test that I was honestly kinda dreading even though it was on logarithms and stuff like that but It was actually pretty easy. Then I went to king Tiger and got a bunch of requirements done so today was a pretty good day.

So today we had the band recruitment trip to Mountian Island, and it was honestly really fun. Then we went over to chic-Fil-a where I ordered some nugs and milkshake. After that some friends and I made a quick trip to walmart where we decided to stock up on snacks. So really, it turned to out to be a pretty good day.

So our marching band, The Hopewell Titanium Sound, is having a recruitment trip tomorrow, and I'm missing some stuff. Tonight I was looking for all of my stuff for the trip, but yet I can't find my spats. So tomorrow I have to go ask my band director to see if he has any extras, and it's really aggravating. 

So today just like yesterday, I had global perspectives during school and since yesterday was a make up day, I've had this class two days in a row, since we have 8 classes per year (Each class every other day). And I'm doing to be honest, I like this class, but it is not something I can do every day, because that is just way too much work. This class is about global issues that are under the radar cureencur that we look into and write papers and make presentations about. It's all fun, but there's A LOT of work to do.

Today was a day of rest, as it is Sunday, and so I only ran a mile today , but that was because i was tired. So today was a day of more light work on requirements.

So today in engineering, we had a 52 question test, but to be honest, it wasn't that hard. 

Today was honestly the most normal day I have ever had. My day at school was just the same as every day, and at King Tiger as well. We did have some new faces I didn't recognize however. Two new students that I think have taken some classes before. Other than that though, today was just another normal day.

So today at "band practice" all 100 of us sat for about 30 minutes only to get yelled at and told that band is cancelled for the rest of the year. This means all of our upcoming competitions, recruiting trips, everything, AND that if we wanna do band next year we have to audition. Like staying after school today for that was honestly waste of my time. Then later when I decided to go for a run, it started POURING, but I kept running anyways. 

So today there was a recruiting trip that our band was doing for a middle school and not even half the band showed up because barely anyone could make it, however my band director got pretty mad about it. This kinda aggravated me because he said that we need to set our prioritys straight, and that band is most important. Yet earlier during the school year he said that school stuff comes first and then band. This kinda annoys me, and I've had to miss a lot of band stuff because of this recently.

So today I did my empathy training, and this time I went mute. Last time I did as one handed for a day and that wasn't too hard, but going a day without talking was pretty hard. Especially since I was on my Xbox for awhile so k had to text them instead of taking.

Today we were playing floor hockey during gym once again, and of course I decided to wear shoes with no traction. So everytime I went after the ball and actually got it, (yes we were using a ball for some reason) I just couldn't stop myself. Everytime, I would just keep sliding, and eventually fall, until I mastered the art of the recovery. 

Today we had our community service in which we helped out with the Loaves and Fishes organization. For those who don't know, the story behind Loaves and Fishes lies within the gospel of Matthew. But that is a story for another time. But the service was really fun, and we packed a lot of food to help out people. I think this was a great service and that honestly, we should continue to help out with this organization.

This week my high school is supposed to get searched by some team of 20 people, in which they search our bookbags, and us, taking about 4-6 hours. It hasn't happened all week so it really thought it would happen today, but it still didn't. So that means that were going to have tomorrow on a Friday, so basically I won't be doing anything school related on Friday. However today I was kinda disappointed, expecting to happen.

Today I watched some kind of mummie movie, which was actually kinda good. But I do think it's strange that I wanted the bad guys to win. Then I went to go celebrate Papa's birthday, which was really fun. I finally went home and just got on my Xbox while playing requirements.

So today I turned 15, yet another year that has passed in this life. So I went to the gym, went home, knocked out a run, and grinded that Xbox. I have been playing Black ops 4 since then and have been dishing out all these lobbys I've been playing in. So today has been a great day!

It is unfortunate to say, but I have been experiencing a fever. It started on the day known as Wednesday, when all was calm, except for my stomach, that is. The temp was 99.5, so they said, and yet, I still went to school,and took my midterms. And later that night, I took the renown alchemist's choice known as NyQuil, and said, to all a good night, and went to bed.

The pre-test for the cycle was pretty fun today, and I gotta bunch of requirements from it. Unfortunately I am still sick so my run wasn't that good, but Mr. Foster made sure to beat me! And then there was Nate, when one second he was there, and the next he was gone. I don't know what he ate for breakfast, but that dude sure has some energy!

So today I went to the gym right, with instructor Jack, and it was lowklow kinda fun. So I've decided that I'll probably get into this whole thing, but unfortunately I don't have much schedule space for it. But I I'll make room for it. Then I went home and just started playing Black Ops 4, and doing some requirements. So today was a pretty fun day.

Today was an interesting day, judging how I spent a lot of money today. My dad and I fixed a gutter outsied of our house because it was broken, and then we went to Best Buy to buy a new heaseth for my Xbox because I kinda broke my last one. And that was pretty expensive. I mean to think, that an Xbox headset, which cost $70 and takes a short time to produce, costs more than let's say, Black Ops 4 which took year's to produce, is really saying something. Well I hope you All enjoyed your New Year's!

I timed my mile today, and let me tell you, that for me, I felt disappointed. I ran a 7:19 mile and ever since the summer my mile has just gotten slower. I need to start taking more chances to go on runs so I can get my mile back up to at least a 6:30.

If there has ever been a day that I have been bored, then today was the day. The only thing I have done today jlhave been, sleeping, eating, and doing requirements. Other than that, I've been watching YouTube on a couch. I'm about to go to black belt class so I'm sure that will cheer my day up.

Honestly, I don't think I've ever watched more TV in my life in a day than I did today. I woke up, ate breakfast, and then I started watching TV. I was doing that for about a couple of hours until my mother got home and we went on a run. Once I got back home, yet again, I just started watching TV. And that sums up my entire day.

The snow storm hit this weekend and at my house we surprisingly only got about 4 to 5 inches of snow. I love winter and the entirety of season, including snow, but unfortunately, I can't go in the snow. Every time no matter how many layers I wear, my toes and fingers always turn as white as the snow itself, and then I can't feel them. But then later on, when I go back inside, they change temperature too quick that they are suddenly burning. It was still a fun weekend though, and I at least got to enjoy watching the snow, which along with watching the rain, is one of my favorite things to do.