Wow... testing is tomorrow. I feel like I've been training for this forever. I'd have to say, this cycle was a lot smoother for me than last cycle. But given the circumstances, I'd say that's a low bar. Last cycle I had to go find out who I was (and wasn't) in the latter half of my first year at a new place. This cycle, I could see my goals and work towards them accordingly. Sleep as of late isn't as good, but I can't just stop here. I must maintain my momentum forward.
today is my birthday! 🥳🥳🥳🎉🎊🎉🥳🥳🥳🎂🎂🎂 Anyway, I'm feeling pretty stressed about the test TOMORROW NIGHT But went to King Tiger, got a mentee and a mentor session in.
I'm exhausted and about to fall asleep right now. But basically I had a big soccer game which we lost and didn't get home till 8:30 and then I had homework but I didn't finish it all because I need to get to sleep.
Today I have been encompassed by anxiety because of the overnight test on Friday but it will soon be over, I know I should do well, but I am still worried about it. Other than that, I have been practicing a lot this week to make sure I know my stuff. I am just going over some self defenses right now.
Today is Henry's birthday!! He is 13! We celebrated by finishing up our last requirements this evening! 😂 Instructor Jen was great to work with on bolo. Thank you ma'am!
Hope I'm ready for tomorrow. Finished my requirements, now I'm going to get some sleep
Today was okay so at school we had a lockdown and a hospital room. After school I came home to my dads house and read for an hour then I had to go to taekwondo. Next I came home to my moms house and I rode my bike plus when I rode my bike I scraped my knee and Im about to get some sleep for the overnight test tomorrow. BYE
Today was pretty chill. It’s my first day on fall break! We had a sub in science and math, we also had a fire drill at school. After school I went to taekwondo for a shin kickers class and a drills for skills class. Then we Dominos Pizza for dinner! Good night!
Today I had the PSAT at school. It was very long but I'm happy it is done. After the PSAT, I went over to a friend's house and hung out a bit. Then I went to soccer practice which was pretty short today, but my team has a big game tomorrow so we have to play out of our mind. It's our last regular season game before playoffs. But I'm gonna get some rest so bye!
Today was boring because we had a test for science and I got a B- on the test or pretest. Later I went to my dads house and I went to taekwondo and helped out. After taekwondo I went to my moms house and watched so Starger Things with her, then I did my requirememnts. Night yall!
So Today I went to King Tiger and practiced a lot and had a mentor session and then came home for like half an hour and then went back over to King Tiger and got a mentee session and then came home and had sloppy joes for dinner and then finished the episode of the chosen that I've been watching and that's about it
Today was a pretty chill but fun day. We had a substitute for math class at school. After school my gramma picked me up for yellow-green belt class, after that we had a black belt class, and I got a mentee session in with Daisy. After class I went home and practiced my clarinet. Then I went to bed. Good night!
We had a good session with Master Marcus practicing board breaks and discussing brick breaking. Getting closer! We keep working hard!!
Today we had to make a cheat or study sheet for our science test tommorw. Later after school I went to my dads house and read a book for an hour, Then I went to taekwondo and I helped out but I am so stressed for the overnight test! After taekwondo I went to my dads house to take a shower after I ate dinner. I just got home from my dads house and I did my homework and 'bout to study for my science test. Bye guys.
Today I had to do an eye test at school I'm pretty sure I did well. After I came to KT I did my last mentee sesion.
Today was good. I went to school, we had a substitute for band. After school my grandma picked me up and we hung out at her house for a while. Then my mom picked me up and we went to my red-black belt class. After that we went home and had dinner.
Cool day, I forgot deodorant today because my head was not feeling well, and I had to take my sister out to the bus. But I got to school, and oh my lord, it took so long to get out of there. My fourth block, which is ELA, is the longest. But in ELA we read a chapter of a book we're reading, it's called "A Long Walk to Water," it's really good, you should read it. But we read the most gruesome chapter, it was about blood, and rivers, and it was disgusting, but so on. I went to class. My dad was late to pick me up, and I got home to do my homework, ate dinner and I'm about to go to bed. Good Night!
We had a long session with Master Marcus this afternoon and I'm feeling a lot better about knife and 1st Dan. Worked with Meg on self defenses together. Getting close!!
So today I went over to King Tiger, did a mentor session and then went over to Ms. Meg's and found out that I'm slightly allergic to cats 😔 And then later I had Chinese chicken nuggets for dinner. anyway, that's about it.
Today was okay because at school we all had a check in and it was hard, after the test and after school I went to my dads house and I did my homework and made and ate dinner. Later I went to my room to finish a journal entry from yesterday in my notebook. Well thats all got to go to my moms house now bye!
On Saturday I went to jr. instructor camp for my last time, I got confused if it was 5th of 6th time lol but my dad reminded me it was my 6th time but anyway it was really fun, we got to do a lot of fun stuff with all the instructors there like dancing, team building (probably my favorite), rolls and falls, and sticks and then the next day we got to eat master Loyd’s breakfast, it was really good.
went to the kick-a-thon on Saturday. After lunch i was back at the dojang for Jr Instructor camp. I led a session on leadership. The kids were split into groups and given a scenario card that outlined a challenge they may face as a junior instructor. They had 15 minutes to discuss and then act out a solution. Every group did awesome, and the skits were really fun to watch. The number one thing all of us can do as in the dojang is to lead by example. It was a great weekend. I took a four-hour nap when I got home from camp on Sunday. It was rough trying to sleep on the mat! But getting to watch Grand Master Evins learn the TKD aerobics routine was worth the lack of sleep. Of course he aced it - good job sir! P.S. - I just turned in my final essay,...
October 5 - Entry # 50 Had a pretty relaxed day today. Didn't have anywhere to go, or anything to do. My uncle and cousins came to visit for a while. I played some video games with my friend. Played some more video games. Hung out with mom and dad. Then got ready for bed and for school tomorrow. It's spirit week at school this week. Tomorrow is pajama day. This is also my last required journal entry, but I might keep posting, if I dont forget.
So today was decent I am feeling quite a bit of pressure about testing this Saturday😬😬😬 we had baked ham and cheese sandwiches for dinner🥪🥪🥪😋 so overall it was a good day bye
My back is feeling much better today (thank you prescriptions meds!) and I'm hopeful that I can get the work in this week that I need before Friday!
5 more days until testing, anyway. I woke up and for a while I just was watching TV. No one was home for a while cuz my sister had to do something. When they did come home, I went to my granddad's house for a while. Come back late, did some stuff and that's it.
Today was chill so first I went to the stanly park and went fishing with my dad for the first time. Later I got to learn how to ride a bike for the first time, after that I went to go chill. Then I went to my moms house and rode my my bike there up and down the street. I am 'bout to go to bed night yall
Today I haven’t been feeling the greatest but yesterday at junior instructors camp was a blast, we did a bunch of cool stuff but as a result I’m really tired. Like I said, today hasn’t been the greatest but I’m getting through it.
Tomorrow I hope can go to the dojang together get my staff. Iam so nervous for testing!
October 4 - Entry # 49 Got to sleep in a little this morning. When I woke up and got ready, we headed to the kickathon. I had a good time, and for a good cause. On the way home, we stopped by the motorcycle shop. While mom and dad got what they needed, I looked at helmets and found one I really like. So maybe I'll get it soon. Gonna look around a little more first though. Then we came home and relaxed for a while. Played some video games. Got ready for bed. Coming to a close on the 12 weeks.
Today I went to the 8:00 black belt class, then did the kick-a-thon. Afterwards Dylan and I had lunch and then I dropped him off at junior instructors camp, and came home. I spent the rest of the day practicing and cleaning.
Today was exhausting! I don’t remember how many kicks I did, but it was a lot!
I was able to sleep in today!!. After I did all of my other stuff We left the house around 11:10 and we got there with two minutes to spare it was because of all the traffic we had on the way there. I got in and I started kicking cause I knew I had a lot to do if I remember right about I did about 600 of them by myself and with me and my friends done a couple hundred together. I was doing 200 kicks when we heard cheering and clapping and I was like wait were done, but i haven't done all of mine. I looked at my board really quick and I saw there was a lot crossed off. I was really glad to be able to go there this morning and do kicks if it means helping out someone. I like helping people, thank you for...
Finally, the 12 weeks are over! Now all I have to do is go to kickathon and do the two testings. I had a good time at sparring today. Bye
One. Week. Left. I have been in a lot of pain the last 24 hours.I used all my prescription meds I keep on hand for flare ups and I'm feeling better this morning. Not sure how many kicks I'll really be able to do at the kick-a-thon today but we'll see. Trying to keep my eye on the prize!!
Grateful for this buffer week. I broke my thumb in sparring on Thursday and I'm wearing a cast. I was super frustrated because I thought I wouldn't be able to test. I'll spend the week working up a creative and seeing where else I need to modify. I didn't go to BBC this morning, but I'll be there for the Kick-a-thon and Jr. Instructor class.
October 3 - Entry # 48 Had an okay day at school. Had a doctor's appointment to get a physical done for school sports. Everything went good with that, but I do have to see an eye doctor because my right eye is giving me some problems. So we will see what happens. Went to get dinner with my mom, dad, sister, & grandpa after my appointment. Then came home and got ready for bed. Have the kickathon and jr instructors camp tomorrow.
today i went to school and black belt class and i had pasta for dinner. Goodnight.
At recess, I was playing soccer and my friend did a beautiful pass straight to me, and I shot midair and scored a goal. But the other team kept saying noo, I say I'd scored but I guess that didn't count. Nothing else really happened except my parents left me with my litte sister for a while. She fell asleep and they got back with pizza!
Today is short. I did not do much but skipped BBC because I have 13 weekdays.
Today I have a short work day, hopefully, and I will be able to spend the afternoon practicing kicks. I plan on attending the black belt class tonight and maybe getting a mentee session in.
Today, we are going to co-op and meet my fellow homechoolers for a class. Maybe will run a mile later.
i had to do science homework and that was boring but i got it done also i got math homework too.
today was the math benchmark at school and i also went to taekwondo. Then i had chicken for dinner. Goodnight.
Today has been a long day, the journey of the cycle has caught up with me. My wife found me sleep in my office chair, I woke up not knowing what day it was. This evening I completed/ made up my post test, my leg of course hurts now. I took it super easy and it still is painful, I am just going to put my feet up until Saturday. This is my last journal of the cycle and by far this has been the most challenging one for a myriad of reasons, however this makes it all the more worth it.
October 2 - Entry # 47 Had a test in career exploration class today. Lunch wasnt good, the nachos tasted off today for some reason. After school, I got some requirements done. Had sparring class and got a mentee session in. Came home and finished requirements, ate dinner, then started getting ready for bed.
Today was a pretty good day. I went to school and we had our math NC check in test. After school I went to my grandmas house, afterwards I went to a sparring class! 😃
Today was pretty busy. At school we just did normal stuff and after school I had theater club. They were reading through lines for the first time and i dont have a part so me and the others who arent in the play helped our counselor cut out bookmarks. After theater i came home and went to taekwondo. I helped out with a class and retook my written test after. I also forgot to get my book signed but oh well. Anyways yeah now im just doing homework.
I had mostly a normal day. I went to school and soccer practice. I went to sparring class and helped out in a class before that. Tomorrow, I have to travel to Wilmington for soccer. I really hope we win these 2 games we have to play because these are crucial, and I don't want to go all the way out to Wilmington just to lose. So, I'm hoping we can come out with some intensity and effort.
Today was really fun besides school of course. When I got home from school, I had to go get my haircut which was pretty nice after that after that I went to a hockey thing where we practiced a bunch of shooting drills then once I got home, I did my requirements and now I’m going to bed
Today was a normal day. First I woke up and went to school. Then I came back ate a snack and did my homework. After that I went to taekwondo and helped out with two classes. Finally I watched tv ate dinner and finished my homework
Today was fun so I heard that tomorow is rock your school day and our theme for 5th grade is Mario and/or Lugei. Later after school I went to my dads house and I cleaned my room there and did my homework. Then I went to my moms house and I am getting ready for bed now bye yall.
Finally in October! I'm out of school today so I get to do all my stuff without a time crunch! While at home I downloaded this game called Skate, and it looked so beautiful and I got to skate all around a massive city. I did my requirements while my mom was out for some hours, now I have to take the trash out and hope it doesn't rain.
Today I ran my full one mile and did my pull-ups for the physical test. It was so exhausting!
Today was fun because I went to my friend’s house for a few hours however I’m not looking forward to sparring tonight.
Today I had an early Amazon shift in Waxhaw, then came home and started work at 8:30. I went to the gym at lunch ad got some good pull up practice in. Yesterday, I went to a class and had a mentee session. Tonite, I will stay home and practice kicks.
Today was the last black belt class that I needed for a cycle. It was definitely a challenge with my pulled muscle. But I was able to take it easy to make it through the class now for the rest of the week. I am going to relax, I have one other helping with class that I need to do, that I will do tomorrow, then I will prepare for the kick 0 thon this Saturday. Although I will not be kicking the whole lot like that.
I’ve been counting this week down since it’s the last week. Today was also my dad’s 50th birthday! I had an early release day at school so I can home at around 11:30. We had a small pooja today as well so I did my burpees and sit ups and stuff and had a shower. Today is fitness week so I did a lot of push ups yesterday so I got light work today. I couldn’t do anything else because I didn’t have anytime so today basically became my rest day but it’s fine since this is my last week anyways. I was working on some stuff for my dad and his party is this weekend. Then later on we went to the mall where I got his gift. I designed a t shirt for him and it took some time to get. Afterwards we had to quickly get ready for...
October 1 - Entry # 46 I felt exhausted all day today. Just wanted to sleep the whole day. School was okay. I had to finish some work from yesterday. After school, I came home and did requirements then studied for my test. Had dinner, now im going to bed.
Its finally october. Its almost 2026 isnt that crazy. i can't beleive it this year has gone by way to fast. The cycle has gone by pretty fast too. Its satisfying seeing all my requirements finish up. I might still do stuff after the cycle like push ups and stuff just to stay strong. Once we had a push up contest at school and i was 3rd place in my class (first and second being these two gym rats, not surprised) anyway that was a really nice feeling just being able to be good at something athletics wise. Anyways today at school in math we learned how to divide polynomials. It was really confusing but i just finished my math homework and i somewhat understand it now i think. In english we read our poems we made out loud and then we started this other assignment for a debate were gonna...
Today was super slow in school it felt like a entire day went by in the first hour and the entire day felt like a eternity. after school though I got to see my aunt and uncles i haven't seen in a while because they are camping out for the nascar race this week. I was not able to make it to a sparing class today though. now I am going to bed.
Can't believe it is October already. But I've had a really long day, so I'm gonna make this quick again. I had school and soccer practice. After practice, I went to the North Charlotte school and did the sparring class and blackbelt class. Once I came home, I took a shower and then got started on homework. I unfortunately didn't finish because I'm just very tired from the day and I want some rest.
Today was a normal day. First I woke up and went to school. Then I came back ate a snack and did my homework. After that I went to taekwondo took a class and got a mentor session in with Master Knight. Finally I watched tv ate dinner and read my book for some time
Today was a pretty normal day like always, I went to school after that I did my requirements then I went to soccer practice then I went home to have dinner and take a shower.
So I went to Feast and actually My composer study teacher did not show up which was weird because she was my teacher for the previous class. But I did not do fraternus today. anyway that's about it
Happy first day of October! 🍁 🎃 today was good, my mom is in Colorado to see her aunt for a few days. I had my NC Check In Test, I think it went good. After school I went to taekwondo for my brother’s white belt class, and afterwards I did a sparring class. I also got a mentee session in with Daisy, and I got a leadership credit for doing half the class for the white belts.
At school it was an early release, so I got out at 1:15 instead of 4 o' clock today. I went to band to play my saxophone today and for some reason it was kind of not working when I was trying to play it. Anyway, I didn't go to class today because I was going to do another 2 mile run when I got home. Also I did my written test again. But I did the rest of my requirements, and watered my shrub.
today I went to school and had a great time when I went to taekwondo we were yelled at because we tryed looking different dirrections and I got confused
I am excited to go to the Kick-A-Thon on Saturday. My brothers will be helping me kick. I am very nervous for testing next week, though!
Just wrapping things up and trying to go through everything. Shout out to William - hope you're feeling better and healing up.
September 30 - Entry # 45 Had an okay day at school. Worked on some requirements after. Went to taekwondo and worked on self defenses. After class, I came home and had dinner, finished requirements, then got ready for bed. Off day tomorrow, so thats nice.
Today was a normal day pretty much. I went to school and in math we just learned about polynomials or something and then after than i had seminar and our teacher did a presentation about AI and when to use it and when not to and after that we basically had a free period and then went to lunch and there were some seniors that were there which was fun. after that in english we wrote poems and i think mine was pretty good and then after that i had history and we played the board games we made last week and did a worksheet after. After school i went for my physical test run and i got 8:41 which was 8 seconds off my pre test time which isnt bad considering my knee hurts. i just did homework and stuff after that and i had violin class and we just...
I gotta get to bed. So, I'm gonna make this quick. I had school and a soccer game. We lost but our effort wasn't very good so I'm not proud of the game. I could go into a lot more detail, but I just don't have time right now. I came home and did my homework then I just hung around because I was very tired from the day.
Today was fun! I went to a black belt class where we worked on some self-defense is that we need to tune up and Some forms. After I got home, I did all my Now I’m going to sleep
Today was a pretty good day I had a test at school I pretty good on that then I went home for a bit after that I went to tkd.
Today I had a really hard therapy session and my back is hurting again. Looking forward to feast tomorrow.
Since the weekend, I really just sat around read a few books and watch a lot of sports. I really have been trying to take it easy so that my strain can’t recover as of right now. I don’t know if it will be better for the kick o thon, But we will see as we get closer. Tonight, I did go help with class, but I really just stood there and assisted the one thing I need to do this week for sure is go get my tree, but it’s just hard to walk a lot in public.
Today was good. I went to school, after school my grandpa took me to taekwondo. For a black belt class, and a blue and green belt class. I got a mentor session, Saturday week day class, mentee session, and a leadership credit. After class my grandpa took me to Wendy’s for dinner, then I went home and went to bed.
Nothing much happened in my school day, but there was a little bout between two students. I helped out in a class before mine. After class I had some fun with my friends. I went home and ate, finished my last essay. Homework, and done.
Today was a normal day. First I woke up and went to school. Then I came back ate a snack and did my homework. After that I went to taekwondo and helped out with a class. Finally I watched tv and ate dinner
Today was okay so first at school some kids were yelling at me for no reson, Later after school I went to taekwondo and helped out plus I worked on high white and bocho belt self defence which was okay or so. After that I went to my dads house and took a shower, I am about to go to my moms house so yeah by yall.
last day of september, pretty cool. nothing crazy happened today although tomorrow i will finish all of my requirements for this cycle.
Firmly in review mode and going over all poomsae, weapons forms, self-defense, hapkido, etc. I feel pretty good mentally.
Today I did a 3:45 Amazom shift, again I was sent to the far reaches of the earth, but made it home before work started. I will get some requirements done during lunch today, and also go to the gym. I am concentrating on kicks this week.
September 29 - Entry # 44 Had a math test at school today. It was pretty easy. We got to watch The Croods in social studies, because we're learning about prehistoric eras. We're going to have a test on it also. After school I went to my great grandparents house and did some requirements. Went to red belt class and worked on self defenses and finalizing our technique. After class I went home and had dinner, finished my requirements, then got ready for bed.
Today I didn't really do much because it was raining outside. I had school so I couldn't really do anything in the first place. During school, I had a long math test, but I was able to finish it before the period ended. Some of my classmates had to finish it after the period ended and they were late for their next block. Luckily, our teacher came into the classrooms and told why they were late. Tomorrow I have a physics quiz, but I studied so I'm not really worried about it. After school ended, I had soccer practice where today we just watched film. My team has a big game tomorrow, so we have to really be on point. But anyways, I'm gonna get some rest before tomorrow.
I haven’t journaled in a few days but I had a sleepover on Saturday after the testing and we went to a trampoline park and went to church yesterday and I went to youth group. Today I went to school and that was boring and I am in pain so I hope the pain goes away but that’s all. Goodnight.
I practice my sax every other day. And I think I've been getting pretty good at it. There was just one problem about it, it's kind of broken. What I mean is that when I press a certain note, instead of the button I press coming up like it's supposed to. It stays pressed, which makes me have to pull it up manually. This is annoying because I can't transition into different notes well since the key that I press changes the notes I play into high/low notes. So it's been struggling to play some songs since that one problem, but I've still been doing pretty well!
Today was a normal day. first I woke up and went to school. Then I came back ate a snack and did my homework. After that I went to taekwondo took a class and got a mentor session in with Master Foster. Finally I ate dinner and finished my homework
Today at school we had pickleball which I thought would be fun but turned out to be a total disaster, kids were spiking the ball as hard as they could and it was completely disorganized and that’s the only substantial part of the day.
Today was pretty okay. I had band practice and we finally got to start playing our instruments. Lealta my house is still in first place by 200 points. The chipotle I had for dinner was really good.
Today was okay so I paid for a frog disection, later I went to my dads house and I went to go do my requirements and run a mile. so that is it well right now I just got to my moms house about to sleep night yall.
Today I woke up depressed because my football team lost again. I did a 3:15am Amazon shift that took me to the far reaches of the earth, i.e. Monroe, and came home and started working my regular job. I am about to start on my requirements during lunch break, and then get back to work. I am really glad I have completed all of my essays and the testing htis past weekend. It feels like a huge weight has been lifted. Now I can concentrate on my hurricaine hook kicks.
Today I will be helping out in the lower belt class. I hope can do a rolls and falls and a mentee and mentor session. My favorite color belt I like to help out with are the yellow belts.
