Fall 2024 Black Belt Cycle

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!

Magnificent Monday

I hope it was a magnificent Monday and tomorrow will be a terrific Tuesday!!! today I went to school and it was PJ day! After school, I had to go get my allergy shots and then had to do a bunch of homework. When I finished, I went to girls Scouts! After I got home, I got ready for bed. I hope it was magnificent. Monday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National Chewing Gum Day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Special Sunday

Hope everyone had a special Sunday and is excited for magnificent Monday!!! Today I got up and went to church I came home and At lunch. I have words I played with my friends and my dog. Then I painted my nails and got ready to go to my youth group At church. I got to see a bunch of my friends and got to catch up with a few hadn’t seen in a while. After I went And ate dinner with my family. When I got home, I took a shower and got ready for bed. I hope it was a special Sunday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National Coffee and Goose Day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Special Saturday

I hope everyone had a super sad and his anxiety for a special Sunday!!! This morning, I got off and packed all my stuff up so I can leave to start my run. When I got there, there’s already at least 10 people running, but they were all seconds or thirds. After I finish my mom mom drove me up to north Charlotte. There we finished our pretest and took the written test. Afterwards, I took Saturday morning, black book class, and then went to get Dunkin’ Donuts. With my friends for the rest of the afternoon And When we came over to my house, we played on my trampoline. When I had to go I had to get ready to go eat dinner at the melting pot for my mom‘s birthday! It was amazing food and when I came back, I hung out with my family! I hope it was...

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Fantastic Friday

I hope everyone had a fantastic Friday and this excited for a super Saturday!!! Today I got up and took my dog outside. My backyard was already flooded from yesterday, so it was only getting worse. I hope everyone else is OK along with their families. I Made sure all my Essays were finished And then went to taekwondo. After Black book class, I had a mentee session with Jackson and then went home and ate dinner. It was a fantastic Friday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is national forgiveness day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Wonderful Wednesday

I hope everyone had a wonderful Wednesday and is excited for a thoughtful Thursday!!! Today I got up and finished my math test during class. I also got halfway done with creating a workout plan and PE. When I got off the bus, I went home and did my homework afterwards. I got ready for taekwondo and took the 6 o’clock class. When I got home I ate dinner and got ready for bed. I hope it was a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful wonderful for all good night!!! P.S. Today is national Daughters day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Terrific Tuesday

Hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday and is excited for a wonderful Wednesday. Today I went to school and went over time for my math test meaning I was late for PE. When I got off the bus, we went to get our allergy shots and afterwards I did my homework. Then I ate dinner and went to Scouts. When I got home from Scouts, I finished the rest of my homework and got ready for bed. Hope it was a terrific Tuesday and goodnight. P.S. Today is National Punctuation Day ~Magnolia~

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Special Sunday

I hope everyone had a special Sunday and is excited for magnificent Monday!!! Over the weekend, I went tubing down Rapids with my scouting group. We also did an iron Chef competition throughout the camp out. When I got home, I did all my homework that was due today and then got ready for cotillion. When I got home from Cotillion I ate dinner and got ready for bed. I hope it was a special Sunday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National States and Capitals Day! ~Magnolia~

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Thoughtful Thursday

I hope everyone had a wonderful Wednesday and is excited for a thoughtful Thursday!!! Today in PE we did all different kinds of push-ups for 45 minutes. It was an amazing workout to do with friends! After school, I went to get my allergy shots and it stung really badly this time! When I got home, I Got ready to go to taekwondo. I went at 5:45 to do an inventory session and afterwards took the 6 o'clock class. When I got home, late dinner and packed for a tubing trip. I'm going on this weekend. It was a wonderful Wednesday for all good night!!! P.S Today is National Cheese Burger day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Magnificent Monday

I hope everyone Had a magnificent Monday and is excited for a terrific Tuesday!!! Today at school, it was raining so hard that we had to have indoor PE. Got home I had to go straight to my haircut appointment and I only cut it a little below shoulder level. Afterwards, I went home and finished my homework and ate dinner with my family. I hope it was magnificent Monday all good night!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 38 - wonderful Wednesday

Hope everyone had a wonderful Wednesday and excited for a thoughtful Thursday! Today we had a big ceremony at school to bring honor and reminisce to all the lives lost and for all the brave first responders that risked their lives for others. I hope everyone will honor them and will always keep them near and dear to their hearts. (Check out a real story called “Man with the red bandana”) After school I went to get my allergy shots and then went home and did homework. I then played with my puppy and afterwards ate dinner!!! I hope it was a wonderful Wednesday for all goodnight!!! P.S. Today is National 9/11 Remembrance Day! ~Magnolia Shope~

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Journal 38 - special Sunday

I hope everyone had a special Sunday and is excited for magnificent Monday!!! Today I got up And went outside with my puppy Fred! I then went to church and afterwards I rested my knee because it started to hurt. At 4 o’clock, I went to my church, hang out activity and had a bunch of fun! I hope it was a special Sunday for all good night!!! P.S. Today Is national grandparents day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 37 - super Saturday

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for a special Sunday!!! This morning I got up and got ready to go to Saturday morning black belt class! Afterwards, I went home and finished my homework for the weekend. Then got lunch and went back to King Tiger to participate and kickathon!!! In the end, I did a little over 2000 kicks!!! When I got home My friend came over and We hung out until six! Hope it was a super Saturday for all good night!!!  P.S. Today is national hummingbird day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 36 - thoughtful Thursday

I hope everyone had a Thoughtful Thursday and for a fantastic Friday today I went to school and afterwards came home to change for taekwondo. Afterwards, I took the 5:15 class. After help out with the 6 o’clock class and then took sparring class. I hope A Thoughtful Thursday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National charity day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 35 - terrific Tuesday

I hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday and it out for a wonderful Wednesday!!! Today I went to school and had a test. After school, I went to get my allergy shots and then headed to my scout meeting. It was a Tuesday for all good night! P.S. Today is National Another look Unlimited day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 33 - special Sunday

I hope everyone had a special Sunday and excited for a marvelous Monday!!! Today I got up and got ready for church and afterwards went to poomsae class. When I got home, I went on a 5 mile walk and played D&D with some of my friends. We Then eat dinner and hung out for a little while. After they went home And hung out with just my family. I hope it was a special Sunday for all good night.  P.S. Today is National forgiveness day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 32 - super Saturday

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for a special Sunday!!! Today I woke up and got ready to go to the 815 Saturday morning black belt class. We practice stick and stuff form. When I got home, I had to help cleaning up my house and I played with my puppy, Fred. I hung out with my family! I hope it was a super good night!!! P.S. Today is National Trail Mix day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 31 - fantastic Friday

Hope everyone had a fantastic Friday and is excited for a super Saturday!!! Today I went to school and Did Dodgeball and PE. When I got off the bus, me and my mom went to get her allergy shots and then I run back home because we forgot my taekwondo pants! Afterwards, we went to Barnes and Noble and when we finished headed on over to Friday black belt class. When I got home, I ate dinner and hung out with my family! I hope it was a fantastic Friday for all and everyone is excited for memorial day weekend good night!!! P.S. Today is National Marshmallow day!!!  ~Magnolia~

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Journal 30 - terrific Tuesday

I hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday and his desire for a wonderful Wednesday!!! Today I got up and got ready to go to school knowing that I had my musical auditions evening. When I got to auditions, I was very very nervous but me and my friends were her enough times so when it came to my audition time slot, I was ready to go. After the singing portion of auditions, we all got assigned a few lines to say with a few other people. Then my mom came and picked me up and we drove home. When I got home and then went around in the backyard with Fred!!! I hope it was a terrific Tuesday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National Peach day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 28 - magnificent Monday

I have ever had a magnificent Monday and is excited for a terrific Tuesday!!! Today I got up and got ready to go to school and I was prepared for I ready reading diagnostic. after I finish the diagnostic, my art Teacher let me help out around the room to get her room ready for tomorrow. After I got off the bus, I went to get my allergy shots and then me and my friend met up at the Davidson Public library to finish our project for ELA. When I got home, I ate dinner Hung out with my family. I hope it was magnificent Monday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National Dog/Puppy Day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 28 - super Saturday

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for special Sunday today. I got up and packed to go rock climbing at Rocky face. I got in the car and when I got there, me and my friends listen to all the rules that we had to know before climbing up the mountain. We started with repelling down the side of the mountain at least 50 foot drop. After lunch there was another course open that was at least 85 feet. I was the first one that was able to make it to the top. then I came home and ate dinner while watching movie with my family. I hope it was a super Saturday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National peach pie day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 27 - fantastic Friday

I hope everyone had a fantastic Friday and is except for super Saturday!!! Today I got up and went to school and lunch. Me and my friends decided we were going to do the spicy pepper challenge. After school, I went straight to get my allergy shots and then to Barnes & Noble! When we finish up, I head on over to only to find out there was no rolls and falls class. We finally got our Curriculum sheets at Friday black class. When I got home, I went down to the pool and hung out with some people that I knew. Then I went home because my friend was all home alone. Hope it was a fantastic Friday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National sponge cake day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 26 - terrific Tuesday

I hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday is excited for a wonderful Wednesday!!! Today I went to school and had PE. I later went to the 6:00 Ta Kwon Do class and got a mentor session in after. I then went home and ate dinner. I hope it was a terrific Tuesday for all good night!!!  P.S. Today is National Radio day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 25 - special Sunday

Hope everyone had a special Sunday and is excited for magnificent Monday!!! Today I got up and went to church and afterwards I played with my friends. I ate potatoes and steak for lunch. While me and my friends were playing, their brother’s friend came over. I ate dinner and watched the show with my family! I hope it was a special Sunday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National Ice Cream Pie Day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 24 - super Saturday

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for a special Sunday. This morning I got up and go ready to go to the 8:15 Saturday black belt class. Afterwards, I came home and cleaned my room and did some homework. When I finished I played with my friends. Later today I ate dinner and the rollerbladed outside. I hope it was a super Saturday for all. Goodnight.  P.S. Today is National Thrift store day ~Magnolia~

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Journal 23 - Fantastic Friday

I hope everyone had a fantastic Friday and is excited for a super Saturday. Today I went to school and in ELA we made a book trailer for a book we read over the summer. When my mom picked me up from the bus stop we went directly to get our allergy shots. After that we went to Barnes and Noble and got a few books. After I headed over the tae kwon do and took the 5:15 rolls and falls and the 5:30 black belt class. Then I came home and ate dinner. I hope it was a fantastic Friday for all. Good night. P.S. Today is National tell a joke day and National rollercoaster day ~Magnolia~

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Journal 22 - wonderful Wednesday

Everyone a wonderful Wednesday and is excited for a terrific Thursday!!! I got school after I finish getting ready. I was almost late to the bus stop but we barely made it on time. After school, I went and got my allergy shot. Then I came home and did all my homework before I got ready to go to taekwondo. I took the 6 o’clock class and we worked on board breaking. When I got home, me and my friend went over math homework and then I ate dinner. I hope it was a wonderful Wednesday for all good night!!!   P.S. Today is National creamsicle day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 21 - marvelous Monday

I hope everyone had a magnificent Monday and is excited for a terrific Tuesday!!! Today I woke up and got ready for school. Me and my brother getting ready my mom took us to the bus and from there we headed to school. I got there. I sat in the hallway until it was time to go to my first class. First class was Spanish then it was Art. After school, my mom pick me up and we rushed to get my Allergy shots. When I got back, I ate dinner and then headed to the 6 o’clock Ta Kwon Do class. When I got home I got ready for bed. I hope it was a marvelous Monday for all Good Night!!! P.S. Today is National Middle Child Day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 20 - super Saturday

I hope everyone had a super Saturday in this exciting for a special Sunday!!! Today I woke up and went to the Saturday morning class and then afterwards, so with class after. When I got home, my puppy was going crazy because he hasn’t seen me. Afterwards, I eat lunch and then I made slime. When my friends got home from the beach, we played until it was Dinner Time. We had a movie night and now I’m Writing this journal. I hope it was a super Saturday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National lazy day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 19 - thoughtful Thursday

Hope everyone has thoughtful Thursdays and is excited for a fantastic Friday!!! I hope everyone is safe in the rain. Tomorrow I start going I am so excited!!! I hope it was a thoughtful Thursday for all good night!!!! P.S. Today Is National Dollar Day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 18 - wonderful Wednesday

I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday and is excited for a thoughtful Thursday!!! I took my puppy to the vet and he got shots!!!😕 We can’t pick him up at all and he’s limping whenever he walks! Today I went to the 4:45 to help out and then took the 5:15. My school has been cancelled for tomorrow and it was suppose to be the first day! Hope everyone had a wonderful Wednesday! Good night!!!

P.S. Today is National 

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Journal 17 - terrific Tuesday

I hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday and it’s excited for a wonderful for Wednesday! Today I Woke up and eat breakfast. Later hunting the day I got ready to go to my open house for school! I got there really early so I was done before a lot of people got there!!! When I got home, I ate dinner quickly and got dressed to go to taekwondo! I Help at the 6 o’clock took the 6:45 and then weapons class! When I got home, I ate a tiny snack and then got ready for bed! I hope today was a terrific Tuesday!!! Good night!! P.S. Today is National root beer float day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 15 -marvelous Monday

I hope everyone had a marvelous Monday and is excited for a terrific Tuesday!!! Got up and me and my brother made Chocolate crêpes. They were amazing and it didn’t take that long to make them! Later, I went to get my allergy shot And after we headed over to my brothers, open house for school. When we finish, we then picked up his school electronic and headed home. I got ready for taekwondo and helped at 5:15 and took the six!!! Hope everyone has a marvelous Monday good night!!!! P.S Today is National oyster day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 14 - super Saturday

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for a special Sunday!!! This morning I was woken up to my Puppy barking at the end of my bed. Apparently he had walked all the way upstairs and into my room just wake me up. I went downstairs and was with my puppy until my brother woke up this morning. I got ready to Go to taekwondo! Today there was no Zoom call and afterwards I helped out with class. I came home. I ate lunch and played games with my Mom and brother. I helped her prepare dinner and we ate as a family. Me and my mom played games afterwards while my brother watched the Olympics. I hope tomorrow is a special Sunday!!! Good night!!!  P.S. Today is National sandcastle day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 14 - fantastic Friday

I hope everyone had a fantastic Friday and is excited for a super Saturday!!! Today I woke up and went downstairs to find my puppy running towards me! He ran all the way up to my feet, so I picked him up and he tried the climb all over me. I then played with him and afterwards ate breakfast after breakfast. My mom told me I Had to go and get my allergy shots so we went there first and then we went to Joannes to buy a bunch of fabrics make bowties and bandannas for dogs. My brother wanted to watch a show together so we got Fred bed and put it where we were watching the show so he could be with us!!! after lunch, I hung out with my brother and Fred while we went through the fabrics! Later, I had to get ready for taekwondo because we had...

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Journal 13 - thoughtful Thursday

I hope everyone had a thoughtful Thursday! This morning I woke up and got ready for the day. I was playing game with my mom, but she was going To go on a walk. I was with Fred while she was gone and we were trying out some of his new toys. Hi, then eat lunch and afterwards I helped rearrange her Sewing room even more! I got Ready for tae kwon do and dropped my brother off somewhere and then my mom dropped me off. I took the 5:15 and helped out at the six. Afterwards it was sparring I got ready and I spar three times today came home after that and eat dinner. I hope everyone had a thoughtful Thursday and is excited for a fantastic Friday!!! Good night!!! P.S. Today is National raspberry Cream pie day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Jordan 12 - Wonderful Wednesday

Today was a wonderful Wednesday and I hope tomorrow will be thoughtful Thursday!!! Hope everyone had an amazing day!!! PS Today is National avocado and mutt day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 11 - Marvelous Monday

I hope everyone had a marvelous Monday and is excited for a terrific Tuesday!!! today I woke up  and hung out with my puppy and my family! After lunch, my friends got home from camp so I went to play with them! A few hours later I came home and got ready for taekwondo. When I got there, I used to behind my friend and didn’t notice. So when he turned around, he was frightened! I held out with the 5:15 and then I got to take six! When I got home, I ate dinner and then ran around outside with my puppy! We started a game and are going to continue it tomorrow. Hope everyone had a marvelous Monday good night!!! P.S. Today is National lasagna and lipstick day!!! ~Magnolia~  

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Sleepover

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for A special Sunday!!! Right now I’m at a sleepover so it’s not gonna be too long. This morning I went to Saturday Black belt class and came home and played with my friends all day. I am now currently sleepover with them so I hope everyone will have a special Sunday tomorrow good night! 

PS today is National 

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Journal 9 - Terrific Tuesday

Today was an amazing day!! I went to taekwondo and I hung out with my puppy. I also played with my friends. I hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday and tomorrow will be a wonderful Wednesday. Good night!!! P.S. Today is national lemon and Grandma day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 8/ Marvelous Monday

I hope everyone had a marvelous Monday and tomorrow will be a terrific Tuesday! Today I woke up and a breakfast while I played with My puppy Fred! I got dressed and got ready for the day when I went back downstairs I found Fred waiting for me in the living room! Went upstairs and me And Fred hung out until lunch time. We ran around. He ate some of his toys, and I rubbed his belly at one point he was asleep laying in my lap. My lunch and then me and Fred continued to hang out. I even taught him how to walk up the stairs. I got ready for taekwondo and my mom took me there. I helped out at the 5:15 class and took the 6 o’clock class. I hope everyone had a marvelous Monday!!! Good night Everyone and I hope tomorrow it terrific!!! P.S. Today is...

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Journal 7 - Special Sunday

Hope everyone had a special Sunday For a marvelous Monday! I had an entire long paragraph right now, but then it somehow disappeared. So now I’m gonna make this very short. Today went over to my friends house and I hadn’t seen her in forever so it was amazing year since school ended! We did war balloons and war guns and after that we ate dinner and watched a movie! The movie and we hung out with her brother and his friends that he invited over until my mom came to pick me up. When I got home, I hung out with Fred my puppy and hung out with my Family! Good night everyone and I hope tomorrow will be a marvelous Monday for all!  P.S. Today’s national ice cream day!!! ~Magnolia~

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Journal 6 - Super Saturday

I hope everyone had a Super Saturday!!! Today I woke up and got dressed so i could get to the track as soon as possible. I drink some water and I was off. Running down the track at a nice jog. When I finished my mom gave me some muffins to eat. They were yummy! I sat on the ground for a few minutes talking with my mom. After the bochos finished I got onto the bus and headed on up. When I got there we did the rest of our pre test! Everyone did so awesome!!! After we finished up, I got one to the bus and headed back down to the Lake Norman school. When I got there I set my stuff down and started to help out with the upcoming class. I then got home and ate lunch and played with Fred my puppy! I had a little...

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Journal 5 - Fantastic Friday

I hope everyone had a fantastic Friday and are excited for a super Saturday!!! Today I got up and played with my puppy! Afterwards, I went to the allergy place and then to my dermatologist appointment. I then came home for lunch and played around with Fred (my puppy)! I went to taekwondo and did The rolls and falls class. Friday Blackwell class was great. We worked on self-defense and I felt like it was really spending my time wisely. Then I went to chipotle and sat there for like 20 minutes waiting for our food that should’ve been ready 10 minutes before that!!! It made me so mad, but that’s in the past now. After I came home and ate my chipotle. We watched a show after that as the family and then headed up and hang out with Fred! Tomorrow is the pretest so I hope everyone knows their...

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Journal 4 - Another Terrific Day

I hope everyone had a terrific Thursday. I know I did because I spent time with my puppy, Fred, and I went to TKD. I took a class, helped out with a class, and took sparring. I hope everyone is practicing their poomsaes for Saturday and everyone is going to do amazing! Good night everyone. Hope every has a fantastic Friday!    P. S. Today is National Sour Candy Day!

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Journal 3 - Fred the Puppy

Today was a wonderful day! I hung out with my puppy, Fred, and we had an amazing time. My friend came over and we played with the puppy. Tonight I went to TKD and helped out and took class. When I came home, I played with Fred and now I'm writing this journal. I hope everyone has a terrific Thursday! Good night!   P. S. Today is National Hot Dog Day!

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Journal 2 - I Got a Puppy!!!

Today was an awesome day! I got a puppy!!! We named him Fred and went and got all the supplies he will need. Fred is a male Cavapoo and enjoys being held. I can't wait to get to know Fred more ang give him an amazing life. This afternoon my friend came over and met Fred. We played some games and made a peppermint chocolate bark to eat. Tonight I went to the 5:15 to help and took the 6:00 class. I am so excited to be on cycle. I hope everyone also had an awesome day and I hope tomorrow will be even better. Good night! P.S. Today is World Snake Day and National Corn Fritter Day!

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Journal 1 / Great Day

Hello everyone!!! I can't wait to really get into cycle! Today I woke up and ate breakfast. After I called my friend and we played Minecraft for a little bit. When she had to go I did all of my requirements. I then ate lunch and cleaned my room. When I finished I went and saw Despicable Me 4. After I finished, I stopped by my friend's lemonade stand and got some lemonade and then went home. Then I got ready for TKD and headed to the 5:15 class. I helped out and led punches and kicks. Then I did a mentor session with Master Natasya then took the 6:00 class. After the 6:00, I did a mentee session with my mentee, Jackson. We had a good session and when it ended, I went home. I ate dinner then talked to my friend for a little bit and now I am...

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