Candidate Journals

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Black Belt candidates blog daily about their journey: their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and successes; their pain and their encouragement. Follow along on their journey; words of encouragement are always welcome!

3/16

Today was good, but I was really tired! We had a sleepover with our friend last night and we stayed up really late. In the morning we just play and relaxed. Then we walked around the Davidson College campus, which was cool. We also watched some of the Davidson girls lacrosse game, and they won. For the rest of the day we just played outside and relaxed. We had a good dinner and some dessert. Now we are watching American idol. Also, this is my last journal! ♥

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3/13

Today was good, I am happy it’s almost Friday. At school I play with my friends a lot, and tried to go to the book fair, that didn’t work, but I am going to try again tomorrow. I also got a lot done today! After school I played for a little bit, and had a snack. Then we went to sparring, which was alright, and I had a mentor meeting, which was good. Now I am getting ready for bed.♥

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3/12

Today was good, I liked the weather. At school I played on the bars with my friends, which was fun. After school we also play on the playground for a little bit. When we got home I did so poomsaes and then played on my iPad for a little bit. Then we went to TKD and I had a mentor meeting and did hurricane back kicks, which was helpful. Now we are back and I am having some dessert and then I am going to get ready for bed. ♥

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3/11

Today was good, it was mostly a normal day. At school we had spring pictures, so of the poses they made us do were kinda weird. After school I did some work and then played on my iPad for a little bit. I had a snack and then we left for TKD.       When we got home we had some dinner, and I played outside for a little bit. Now I am getting ready for bed. ♥  

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3/10

Today was good, just a normal Monday. I was still really tired because of the day light savings. At school I had art and we painted a flower, which was fun. After school, I had a snack and then played on my iPad for a little bit, and then I worked on some poomsaes. Then we went to TKD and I got mentor meeting in. Now I am getting ready for tomorrow and bed. ♥

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3/9

Today was fun, I didn’t really like the day light saving’s though. We had a movie night and slept in our living room, so when we woke up we watched some TV. Then for breakfast we made waffles, which were really good. After that we when to get our shrubs, I got a yellow flower one, and I named it ducky because of the yellow. Then we did a snack stand again, for bags of hope and we were really successful! We made almost 200 dollars! Then we played with our friend for a little bit. We had a good dinner, and some dessert. Then I got ready for tomorrow. Now we are watch American idol. ♥

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Post test day, 3/8

Today was good, really busy and tiring, but good. First we had a physical and written test. I am happy it’s over, but I am really happy about how I did. I definitely improved with the physical stuff and I did good on the written test too! After that was done, we had some food, and then got ready for a fundraiser stand for bags of hope, for our community service. The stand was fun, we are going again tomorrow, and hopefully we can get more costumers. Then we came hope a relaxed for a little bit, and then we left for a Davidson mens basketball game and I preformed at half time, which was fun and tiring. When we got back we had some dinner and I played on my iPad for a little bit. Now we are watching a movie and relaxing. Night night! ♥

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3/7

Today was good, I am happy it’s Friday. At school we had a tornado drill, and we got to bring a blanket to school, which was nice. After school I had a snack and played for a little bit. I skipped requirements today so I can rest and be ready for tomorrow. I also studied for the written test. Then we went to black belt class, which was fun. Now I am getting ready for tomorrow, I am nervous but I think I can do it. Now I am going to get a good night of sleep. See you bright and early! ♥

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3/6

Today was good, we got to we’re our pjs at school. We had to wake up early to go to choir, and we practiced a new song. After school I had a snack and the did some work. Then I played on my iPad for a little bit, and me and my sister did a pretend post test, and got a lot of requirements done. Then we left for sparing, and I got a good mentor meeting. Now we are home and I had some dessert, I am going to get ready for bed. ♥

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2/5

Today was good, we had no school today because some wind. But the weather was didn’t turn out to bad, so that was good. I was really happy we didn’t have to wake up early, we also had a good breakfast and then I played on my iPad for a little bit. Then I did some work and did my requirements. I also played out side with my sister for a little bit. I had some dinner and then we went to TKD. Tomorrow at school it is pj day so I am look forward to that. Now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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3/4

Today was good, I had jump rope practice this morning, which was really fun. At school it was hat day, and my teacher gave me a hat which made me happy. Also at school the jump rope team preformed for the kindergartener’s. After school I just relaxed and I played on my iPad for a little bit. Then I did my requirements and played volleyball with my sister. Then we went to TKD, and I got something’s done. When we got back we found out that there is no school tomorrow, and now off to bed. ♥

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3/3

Today was good, but only as good as Mondays get. At schedule I got a lot done. After school I had a snack and played on my iPad for a little bit. Then I did my requirements. After that we went to TKD and I also got a lot done and I did my white belt challenge, which was fun and weird. When we got home I worked on a essay, and now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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3/2

Today was fun, I really liked the weather. This morning we watched some TV and have a good breakfast. After that we did some chores and played outside, I also did my requirements. Then we set up our volleyball net from Christmas, and it is really cool. Then we played with our neighbor or a while. When we were done we had dinner and I took a shower. We had some dessert and watched the Oscar’s and now off to bed. ♥

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3/1

Today was good, I was happy it is weekend. In the morning I didn’t have to wake up early, which was nice. We had a good breakfast, we had eggs and pancakes. After that we did some thing we had to do and then I played on my iPad for a little bit. Then we went to a Davidson girls basketball game, and they won! When we got back we had some dinner. Then we played with our friend, now we are relaxing and watching some TV.

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2/28

Today was really good, in the morning my student teacher brought donuts for the class and I had a chocolate one. At school we played bingo and jeopardy, I won both so I got some candy, witch was good. After school I had a snack, did my requirements and played on my iPad for a little bit. Then we went to BBC and we did broad breaking which was really fun. When we got back we had dinner and now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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2/27

Today was good. This morning me and my little sister had choir, which was really fun. At school most of 5th grade is on a trip at Washington DC, so it was a small, fun class. I also won a few games so I got some candy! When we got back we ran our mile and then I played on my iPad. Then we had dinner, which was SO good, and we played trivial pursuit with the hole family. Now I am getting ready for bed.

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2/26

Today was great, I was really happy that it was a half day. When we got picked up we went to go get boba, which was really really good. Then we went to a park and our sister met up with a friend there. After that we came home for a little bit, and I did my requirements and play on my iPad for a little bit. Then we went to watch our sister at testing, she is a high green now! After testing we celebrated with some chick fil a. Now I am getting ready for bed.♥        

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2/25

Today was good, I liked the warmer weather. This morning I had to get up early and go to jump rope practice, which was really fun. At school we got picked up early, because of a orthodontist appointment. When we got back I had a snack and I did my requirements and went out to run. Then I played on my iPad for a little bit. Now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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2/24

Today was good (only as good as Mondays get). Today was just a normal day, but our snow man finally melted😢 but I did like the warmer weather. After school I play on my iPad for a little bit, and then I did my requirements. We had some dinner and then we went to TKD. Now we are back and I had some dessert, now I am going to get ready for bed. ♥

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2/23

Today was really fun, and I liked the weather. Today we went to zootastic park  which was really fun. I love to see all the animals! When we got back we just relaxed, and watch some TV. We had some dinner and I did my requirements. For the rest of the evening we watch some more TV. Now I am getting ready for tomorrow and for bed. ♥

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2/22

Today was fun, I got up early (for a weekend) and went to black belt class, which was good. When I got back I did my requirements and had a snack. For the rest of the day I just relaxed, I played on my iPad for a little bit and watched some TV.  For dinner we had carnitas which are so good, and for dessert we had vanilla pudding. We are having a camp out and watch a movie, it was my turn to pick and we watch wicked. Now off to bed. ♥

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2/21

Today was good, I am so happy it’s Friday! This morning our mom surprised us and then we went to school. After school we didn’t have much time, but I had a snack and play on my iPad for a little bit. Then I went to black belt class and I we did a lot of self defense, we also went over the written test. When we got back I had a snack and some dessert. Now I am going to play with my hamster and get ready for bed. ♥

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2/20

MORE SNOW! Today we had a two hour delay, but we decided to take the day off and play in the snow! This morning I biked 3 miles indoors, and did my requirements. Then I played in the snow for a long time, and our friend came over to play too and we made a big snowman! For the. Rest of the day I relaxed as the snow melted :( and I play on my iPad for a little bit, and had a snack. We went to TKD, I helped out in one class and the did sparring. Now we are back and I had some desert, now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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2/19

YAY SNOW! I was really happy to not have to wake up early with a alarm, and super happy for the snow! As I waited for the snow we made muffins, which were really good and I did my remote school work. Then I work on some essays and had some lunch, then I worked ahead on some of the requirements. Finally it snowed so I played outside for a while. Then we went to TKD, and it was a really small class. When we got back I had so candy and I did some reading, now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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1/18

Today was good, we had to get up early for jump rope team practice (just like every Tuesday) which was really fun. At school I had a science test that I was really nervous for, but I did good! After school I did my requirements and had a snack, then I just played on my iPad for a little bit. Then we had dinner and I played with my hamster, she’s so cute! Now I am going to bed. ❤️🐹

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2/17

We had off of school today, because of President's Day. Today we had to drive back from the beach/grandma's house. The drive wasn't that bad, it was only 4 hours...but it felt really long! I was really tired, so I had so left over pizza and then just relaxed before TKD. TKD was good, I got some leadership stuff and a mentor meeting. Now we are home I took a quick shower, and I am getting g ready for bed. ♥

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1/16

Today was really fun, we are at our  grandma’s house which is at a beach and we did our digital detox. In the morning it was raining so we played bingo, which was really fun. Then later in the day it was got sunny so, we went to the horse farm, and they have some really cute barn cats. Then we went to a play ground, and then we ran our mile on a beach road, which was nice. When we got back we got some pizza and relaxed. Now to bed! ♥

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2/14

Today was fun, I really liked exchanging the Valentin's day things. It was also our cat's birthday, he turned 18! After school I had some of my candy, and then then we went to rolls and falls/black belt class, which was really fun. When we got home, we made our cat birthday cake and celebrated him. Tomorrow we are going on a trip, so I am packing and getting ready for bed. Happy Valentin's Day! ♥♥♥

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2/13

Today was good, we had to get up early for quire, which was fun. After school I did my requirement and had a snack, then I work on my Valentin's day box (I still had three more sides to do) and did some homework. We went to sparring and when we got back, I did more work on my box and...I finished it! Now I am just getting ready for bed. So excited for tomorrow! ♥

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2/12

Today was good, but the weather was not. At school my student teacher was teaching math and she let us play some games, which was really fun and in ELA we finished the book that we were reading (Daniel story), it ended well. We got picked up a little early so when I got home, I did my requirement and studied for a test of Friday. Then in played on my iPad for a little bit and had some dinner. We went to TKD, and now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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2/11

Today was fun, but I had to wake up early for jump rope team practice, which was fun. We also did jump rope in PE... so much jumping. After school my sisters got haircuts, that took super long. Then I did my requirements, and I studied for a science test. I also had time to call my friend! We just got done with dinner and I am going to work on my Valentine's Day box, before I get ready for bed. ♥

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2/10

Today was good, at school I got to some of my requirement done. Atter school I finished the rest of the requirements and had a snack. Then I worked on some homework and played on my iPad for a little bit. We went to TKD which was fun and now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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2/9

Today was fun, I loved the weather! In the morning, I did my requirements and then I cleaned my hamster's cage. Then for the rest of the day I just relaxed, worked on an essay and played outside. The super bowl was fun to watch. I wish tomarrow wasn"t Monday. ♥

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2/8

Today was good, started with a black belt class, which was fun. After we stopped at chick fil a and I got a frosted key lime lemonade, it was SO good! When we got home, I did my requirement, worked on an essay and then just relaxed. In the evening, I had a school dance and now I am play on my iPad for a little bit. ♥

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2/6

Today I had to wake up early for choir, which was fun. After school I did my requirement and had a snack, then I played on my iPad for a little bit and got ready for sparring. ♥

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2/5

Today was fun, I loved the weather. After school I got my requirement done. I had some food, then I got ready for TKD. I got a Mentee and mentor meeting in, and I got some leadership credits. Now I am just getting ready for bed. ♥

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2/4

Today was good, but I had to get up early because I had to go to jump rope team practice and tried out for a solo at performance at a basketball game and... I got in! I was really happy because of that. After school we went to the gym and I did my requirement, then we went to TKD. Now I am going to get ready for bed and read. ♥

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2/3

Today I was really tired, so I wasn't happy for Monday, but I got through it. After school we went to the gym and I did my requirements, then I had a snack a got ready for TKD. I help out and got a leadership credit. Now I am relaxing and getting ready for bed. ♥

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2/2

Today was fun, but I was/am still tired form yesterday. The weather was great today, so I played outside, did my requirements, worked on an essay and played with our friend. We had some dinner and desert, and we are now watching the Grammys. ♥

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1/31

Today at school I had a field trip to baily middle school...so big, but it was fun. Then we had early dismissal because we have to get ready for Jr instructor's camp. We are going to get some food and then we are leaving. I am excited for camp! ♥

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1/30

Today at school there was only subs because all the teachers were planning. At school I did a lot racing with my friends, which was fun. After school I did my requirements, then had a snack and relaxed and the then got ready for TKD. ♥

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1/28

Today was fun, we had to wake up early because I had jump rope team practice. At school we had class pictures, and I had PE, we play a game with 4th grade vs 5th grade (5th won!) Then after school we did our regiments and ran. Now I am just relaxing.♥

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1/26

Yesterday we had a camp out in our living room and watched titanic, which was really fun. So, this morning we watched so TV and made waffles. We took a long walk and then did our requirements. For the rest of the day, I worked on some essays and just relaxed. We had nachos and we are now watching the football game. ♥

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1/25

Today I had to wake up early and go to Saturday BBC, which was fun, and I also got a mentor meeting. Then we did our requirements and our mile. For the rest of the day, I just relaxed and played some card games. We just at diner and now we are going to have a movie night. ♥

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1/23

Today we had a two-hour delay at school, so we get so sleep in and I watched so TV. then I did my requirements and eat some breakfast. Then we went to school, which was all right, after that we went to the gym and ran our mile. I went to class and sparing which was fun and now I am going to read and then go to bed. ♥

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1/22

I was so happy we had no school today, because it was a snow day! But then when I look outside there was barley any snow! But at least I got to sleep in and play on my iPad for a little bit. Then we when to the green way to run our mile and when we were done, I had to clean my hamster's cage. Now I am going to work on the work out requirement and some Poomsae's. ♥

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1/21

  Today before school I had jump rope team practice, which was fun. when school was over, we went to the gym to run our mile, when we got home, I worked on some Poomsae's and the workout stuff and then it started to SNOW! So, we started a fire and I played on my iPad for a little bit, we ate dinner, and I am going to bed now. ♥

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1/20

  We had no school today, so I got to sleep in and watch some tv. We had to go to the orthodontist and then we got some lunch. We went to the green way and ran our mile. When we came home, I worked on an essay, watched some tv, ate dinner and I am working on the workout requirements. ♥

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1/19

Today we went to the gym and ran a mile and then we went to Birkdale and got some Starbucks and went to Barnes and Noble. I finished a sewing project and started a mini cross stitch. We ate dinner and are making some brownies, then we are going to watch a movie and go to bed. ♥

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1/18

Today was the pretest, I think it went well. It was hard to wake up early and I was really tried. The hardest for me was the pushups, but a least the run wasn't as bad as I thought. I am glad it is over, and I am excited to improve over the next few weeks.♥

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