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!

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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