Candidate Journals

Today on Minecraft, I built a space station that you can live there without oxygen gear. I took a while to make it.

Today I am going to Outback Steak House with my grandparents for my birthday. I am going to have steak with ketchup. I walked the dog 2 miles.

Today at school we had a math and geography exam. I think I did good. I went to the Belmont location for the open map.

Today was my birthday! I turned 12 today. I got a Doctor Who magnet, Swedish Fish, and homework. I wish I didn't have homework tonight.

At school today we talked about putting decimals into order of operations. It was pretty difficult but I managed to do it. In gym we did a sit-up challenge. I did 40 altogether.

Today during school we talked about adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. I am think I am better at math than ELA.

Today while I was playing Minecraft with Ryan , we raided a base together. We blew a hole in the base and got alot of pumpkins, diamonds, and emeralds.

I had the black belt pre-test today. I ran a mile in 9 minutes and 9 seconds. We did push-ups, sit-ups, burpees, pull-ups, forms, and self-defenses.

Today in ELA we talked about the 7 continents and the 4 oceans. In math we worked on order of operations. During PE I sat around because the other half of the class did the wind sprints. Soon I will start playing the french horn for the school. I am so excited!

Today at P.E. we did wind sprints. It was very tiring! I ran 98 meters! After I thought I was going to drop. After, my bus was late so I didn't leave until 3:20 and the bus was supposed to be there at 3:10.

I studied my test hard at home and in class in preparation for the pre-test on Saturday. There are some things that I can not pronounce and there are some things I can. I think the hardest part of the written pre-test is spelling the words.

Today I built a base on Mars and a space station on Minecraft. It is completely livable by anything! It was very fun.

Today I am going to sparring class at the North Charlotte location. They are having a sparring seminar today. It will be my first seminar. I am excited and nervous.

While I was at my grandparent's house I played Minecraft. In Minecraft Grandpa built the Washington Monument! I plopped a beacon on the top of it so lots of people could see it. I tamed four dogs that are now sitting on my couch in my game.

At Tae Kwon Do, Master Hama led the class. We did sparring rounds and lots and lots of kicks. My the time I got home I wanted to take a nap. But I didn't. Now I am going to my grandparents through Saturday at get dropped off at the time for the BBC class.

While I was at mom's school I practiced red belt self defense a lot. I also played Minecraft with Ryan. We raided a base and blew it up! It was very fun! I had a corn dog for lunch and tacos for dinner. I went to the 6th grade orientation this evening.

When I went to my mom's school today I played MInecraft. I played it for about 1 hour and a half then I read a book titled Hoot. It is about Roy, the main character sees a boy running with no shoes and beat up clothes.

Today I practiced my lock combination today.It is very easy now. I went to church with my parents and had Qdoba for lunch. I am going to Mom's school tomorrow.

When I was walking my dog, a person rode up on his skateboard and Tyson, my dog kept pulling the leash to try to catch to him! It was very hard because he is a strong dog. Soon he forgot about it. After a couple walked passed us and Tyson did not hear them and he freaked out! It was very funny.

Today I went to my Mom's school today. I played minecraft andp put abels on books. I had tacos for lunch and pizza for dinner. I rode my bike around my neighborhood.

Today i played Minecraft and rode my bike. I had a steak burrito for lunch and chick-fil-a for dinner.The steak burrito was good and spicy. I did not expect it to be spicy.

I played with my friend. we played Minecraft together. We raided a base. I had tacos for dinner.Me and my friend rode bikes.

I played with my friend. we played Minecraft together. We raided a base. I had tacos for dinner.Me and my friend rode bikes.

I played with my friend. we played Minecraft together. We raided a base. I had tacos for dinner. Now me and my friend rode bikes.

I went to the Hyper Pro class today. We practiced sword form. I thought it was very neat.

Today, I stayed home alone when Dad went on a run. I played Minecraft.Then I had 2 corn dogs for lunch. After Ryan came over and we played Minecraft. I had spaghetti for dinner.

I went to the YMCA today. I watched Minecraft on Youtube. When I got home I went to the Saturday BBC class and sparring class. Instructor Night led sparring. I watched a half an episode of Doctor Who.

I went again to daycare. I brought my computer once again. Me and a friend had a house building competition on Minecraft. I barely won. Ryan's dad picked me up and I stayed at their house until my dad got home at 5;00. We had Chick-fil-a for dinner.

Today I went to daycare. I brought my computer withme. I played Minecraft and Starbound. On Minecraft I started a new survival world. I built a house and collected lots of food from animals.

I went to see the movie Alexander And The Very Horrible No Good Very Bad Day. It was very funny. Ryan came over to watch it with me. After we played Minecraft together. That was my day.

Today I got back from my grandparents. After I went to Ryan's house. We played Minecraft. We built a huge base together. It was very fun. At 6:30 I went to the BBC class. I worked on the speical self defense.

Today I am still at my grandparents. We played Minecraft, went to Walmart, ate ice cream, and saw the movie Minions. The movie was very funny!

I went to my grandparents today. I am here right now! I am staying until Tuesday until I come home for the BBC. My grandfather and me played Minecraft together. I am planning on making a huge Greek city.

I went to the Saturday BBC and Sparring at the North Charlotte location. During the BBC we did alot of exercises like inching out and did a push up and inched back up. We practiced different types of forms.

Today, Ryan came over at 9 and stayed until 4:34. We played Terraria together and went to lunch at Johnny B's. We had pizza. I had spaghetti for dinner.

When I was walking my dog tonight I gave the leash to my dad and sprinted off. My dad told me that the do kept pulling at the leash. It was so funny

Today I started watching Doctor Who. I instantly fell in love. I am a fan of space and time travel. On Doctor Who, he traveled though time to the last 25 minutes of Earth. I will watch more Doctor Who tomorrow!

I went to my mom's school and played Minecraft on the SMART board. I built a house. After I had chicken nuggets for lunch. Ryan came over and we played Minecraft with Augie. When I got home it started pouring down rain. I had to go get my haircut though. I had Hickory Smoked Sundried Tomato Turkey Brest.

Today, at 8:18 my friend Ryan came over though I hadn't even had breakfast! So I had breakfast and went over to his his house. We played Minecraft. After Mom and I went to Walmart. After I rode my bike and had Cheesy Chicken.

I had a sleepover last night. When I got home me and my family went to church and Sunday School. We had a party and I had trail mix, a cookie, and Cheetos. When I got back I went to Ryan's house. We went to the pool and played Minecraft.

Today, I went to the black belt class today. After I stayed for the sparring class. I did 4 sparring rounds. After Master Shin had a dojang cleanup. We took off all the mats and washed them then dried them. Then when we were done I had chicken nuggets for lunch. Ryan came over and we played Minecraft and rode our bikes. After I had nacho cheese tacos for dinner. Yum!

It was a hot day! In he morning I went to the dentist. I have no cavities! Yipee. After I had corn dogs for lunch. I went over to Ryan's house after. We played Minecraft. I came home and had pizza for dinner.

Today, I went to the I MAX theater with my grandparents. The I-MAX was about great white sharks. After I got back, I went to Ryan's house and we played Minecraft and rode bikes. While we playing Minecraft it started pouring down rain. When I got home I had porkchops for dinner.

Today, I went back to mom's school. I played Minecraft on my computer. After, I had corn dogs for lunch. Then my friend, Ryan came over. Ryan and I played Minecraft and rode bikes.

I went to the YMCA today. I started reading my new book named Hoot. It is about Roy, the main character sees a boy running around with no shoes. Roy follows him a couple days later. That''s all I have read. When I got home I went to my friend's house and played minecraft.

Today, I went to my mom's school. I helped her move the desktop there to another desk. After I played my game Starbound. We got home and had tacos for lunch. Then I laid around until my friend Ryan came over. While I was at his house I played Minecraft with him.

Today, I went to church. After we dropped off my dad's car for the oil change. Then I played Starbound. We had tacos for dinner.

Today I went to sparring class. When I got back, for lunch I had 2 corn dogs. After I played my newest game Starbound. My family and I watched 101 Objects That Changed the World.

Today i went to a summer feeding program with my mom. When we got home I went to my friend's house and played Minecraft with him. I had 2 corn dogs with some All-American Cheeseburger chips. Then we went to the doctor and got a shot

Today I went hiking in the morning. After that my cousin and I played Minecraft. Then we went to the beach. Lastly we went kayaking.

Today I went to climb the Old Balde at Bald Head Island and it was very hot at the top. After that we went to the beach. We were going to go kayaking but it started to rain and thundering.

Today, I went to the beach. After that I went to the pool. When we got home I played Minecraft with my cousin. I went to a turtle watch at 8:30pm and came back at 11:40.

Today was a car day. I spent four hours riding in a car going to a ferry port. The ferry took us to Bald Head Island. The ferry ride was approximately 20 minutes. My cousin and my dad's parents were there. For a while me and my cousin, Ryan played Minecraft together. It was a fun and boring day.

Today I was at my grandparents. I played Minecraft with my grandfather. I built a tree house and he build a big fountain. I also read on my Samsung Galaxy S4.

Today was like yesterday. I pretty much didn't do anything except play minecraft and lay around.

Today was like yesterday. I pretty much didn't do anything except play minecraft and lay around.

Today was not the best day. I only layed around and played Minecraft. I went to my mom's school and sat around. That was my day.

Today was a hot day. I stayed inside most of the day until 7:00pm. During the day I watched TV and played Minecraft. At night I rode my bike with Ryan, my friend. It was a nice day.

Today was a great day! I went to my friend's house for a Low Country Boil. I had chicken, shrimp, and potatoes all which I dipped in ketchup. I had Fanta for drink. I also played Minecraft, did sparklers and swam in the pool. Today was a fun day!

Today, was a great day! It was just the right day with the best temperature to play outside. My friend and I rode around my neighborhood multiple times. We also played Minecraft and Super Smash Bros.. The best time was at night because it was much cooler than during the day. I played with my dog also.

Today I went to Wal-Mart and bought taco things like lettuce and meat. I played Minecraft on my computer. While I wasn't at Wal-Mart or playing Minecraft, I was playing fetch with my dog. I enjoyed just hanging around doing nothing.

Over the weekend I went to my grandparents that live in Morehead City, near the beach. While I was there I did lots of different things there. One of the things I did was ride a jet ski with my dad and grandfather. We would always go over 40 miles per hour! Another thing that I did when I was there, was fishing. We spent 3 hours catching fish. I got 5 fish while we were on the boat. When we got back we took Tyson, my dog out to swim in the ocean. We got back on Monday.