Candidate Journals

School was pretty light today. I didn't have any quizzes or tests, so that was good. We just did some review stuff and some assignments. In PE, I played volleyball at first, but that was boring, so I continued with basketball. In Spanish, we were prepping for our quiz. For the last 30 minutes of class, we went outside and had "Fun Friday," where we could play with our friends with balls or whatever. After I came home, I did my physical requirements and then got ready for BBC class. It was fun, and then after, we had sparring, which was ok. I hurt my thumb after, but I am fine. I just came home, and I think I may have to go to a party, so I have to leave soon. Bye.

I didn't have too much work in school today. I finished all my work without having homework, which I am happy about. I came back from school about an hour ago, so I finished most of my physical requirements. I am going to go to D-Bat after my dad drops off my brother at the gym, which I am excited for. Today, I think I will focus on hitting because two days ago, I did pitching. I also noticed that today is the halfway mark to the cycle. I can't believe how far I have came and looking at my log, I am surprised by the amount of minutes and miles I have done of various exercises. I have completed 2 requirements fully already, which makes me really proud. I hope everyone is proud of this accomplishment so far.

School was really easy, I had 3 tests on which I got more than 90s. When I came back, I went to Taekwondo. I accomplished many things there and had a lot of fun. I just came back, and I have to go somewhere, so this is going to be short. Bye.

I forgot to log my requirements and journal yesterday because I was doing so much other stuff. I woke up in the morning and finished my physical requirements early. I then went to some career readiness event, Costco, an asian store, and then returned home. I joined a Zoom call with someone and got ready for the Superbowl. I had some really delicious food, went to Starbucks with my friends, and chilled. I thought the Super Bowl was pretty bad, but that's just my opinion. Today, I headed to school, and it was normal. I finished all my work, and I just returned from school. I am going to go to class later today and also go to a friend's house for some career guidance. See you later!

I woke up kind of late for Taekwondo class today at 8:30 AM. I rushed to use the bathroom, brush my teeth, eat breakfast, get ready for sparring, and do other things. I arrived at about 9:06 AM and did my entrance fee which is 5 Burpees. Sparring was fun and after that, I got some mentor sessions, mentee sessions, leaderships credits, and did some other fun things. I skipped the Leadership class, but came later because I was getting a mentor session by a 2nd Degree Instructor, but Master Foster signed it. I also bought a bowstaff today, which was cool, and I am really getting good at the tricks and forms. When I returned, I ate lunch, and got ready for baseball practice at D-Bat. I stayed there for about 2 hours and really improved. I just came back and I am really happy and surprised of how strong...

What a day! In school, I had 3 tests, which I did really well on every single one. I always played basketball, learned Spanish, and had some review on things. When I came back from school, I finished my homework, finished my physical requirements for the day, and then headed to the dojang for some other requirements. I only had a Weekend BBC because I was too tired to do a sparring class. I just returned, and am going to relax for a bit because my body hurts a lot and is SORE. I am really excited for this weekend because it is the Super Bowl this Sunday, and hope everyone is going to have a great weekend too!

We were back to school today, and it was pretty chill. We were supposed to have 2 tests, but we only had 1, which I got a 100 on. Everything else was just catching up because we had a mini winter break. I have a meeting that I have to attend at 6 PM, but I will finish all my requirements for the day before that. We had a 2-hour delay today, also. I also just finished all my homework and was eating some food. Tomorrow, I will be getting a lot of requirements done because I will be at the dojang from 5:30 PM to 8 PM.

Remote Day today, so I didn't get that much schoolwork. I finished it all pretty quickly, ate lunch, relaxed, and finished my requirements. My dad and my brother are going to the YMCA after they drop me off at the dojang, so I can get some other requirements done. Tomorrow we have a 2-hour delay, so I'm happy about that, but I wish we didn't have school at all. There is still some snow, so it should've been canceled. 

I have remote learning today for school. I am still trying to finish my work, and I started at 9:30 AM. I swear, we always have more work whenever we aren't at school. Anyways, I am really bored and too tired to go play outside in the snow. All of these workouts for my requirements are really tiring, and my head hurts sometimes. I am still going to persevere and not give up. Later, I am going to finish my physical requirements and hopefully go to class if I am fine. I hope we have school off tomorrow because of the snow, and I think we are getting even more snow on Wednesday. Not completely sure. 

Wow, so much snow outside. I played outside with my friends for almost 2 hours, and my whole body was numb. We went sledding on a hill, threw snow at each other, and did some other stuff. I also ran a mile outside, and it was my slowest mile yet, because I could barely move my feet out of the 6-inch snow. I finished my daily requirements and took a video of myself doing my self-defense and poomsae to get a BBC Credit. I feel stronger than I was at the beginning of the cycle, and I can also see the difference. I am really glad of my progress and happy that the Cycle is almost one month in.

School was pretty normal and fun, I guess. We learned some new topics, reviewed, and got ready for this weekend with materials, because it may snow a lot. Also, in PE, I played volleyball with my friends and got some good shots. When I came back, I relaxed and finished my requirements because I didn't have any homework. I then got ready for Taekwondo and learned that tomorrow it is closed, so I tried to get as many requirements as possible. I had a fun black belt class, and then in sparring class, I got a bloody nose, but I'm fine now. I am excited for this weekend and next week, because we may have no school again!

Normal Day. I had a 2-hour delay schedule for school, so everything was wonky. We did some review and catch-up from the whole 5-day "weekend." I didn't get to go to the Dojang to help out with testing because I forgot, but I won't next time. I had to finish this project that I started today, and it was a little challenging. I had to write a letter and then do stuff to it, like burning it, to make it look like it was made in the 1950s. That was pretty fun, and I realized that it wasn't that bad. I finished my requirements, and I am about to go to sleep. Bye.

Wow, tomorrow we have a 2-hour delay. It would almost be a 6-day weekend, and that is crazy. Today, I didn't do much. I helped out with testing in the Harrisburg Dojang with the Junior Tigers and helped them break boards. That was really cool and made me feel good about myself. After all that, I went to the YMCA to get a workout in, and it didn't go that well. I didn't feel that great, so I ended my workout pretty early. We may be getting more snow this weekend, so I am excited. More days off, more time to practice Taekwondo.

I first woke up and made a list of things I could do today to keep myself engaged. The things included practicing Taekwondo, meeting daily physical requirements, playing the piano, completing pending schoolwork, and many more. I completed all of this by 1:30 PM and then had a delicious lunch. I then watched some TV and did some random stuff. Today, I didn't have any classes to attend for Taekwondo, so I was pretty bored. I also went grocery shopping with my parents and got some things for myself personally. At 6:30 PM, I went to the YMCA, did a workout, and reached home at around 8:30. Tomorrow, I will try to help out with the Color-Belt Testing for the Harrisburg Dojang, and I am happy that we have a remote-learning day tomorrow, so I can work in my pajamas. Bye

Yay, I have no school tomorrow. I can focus on my other priorities, like Taekwondo. The roads are clear of snow, but my driveway has so much ICE. Today was kind of boring, since I didn't have much to do. From 4 PM to 5:30 PM, I was allowed to go to the Harrisburg Dojang to practice my curriculum, get a mentee and mentor session done, and get both my leadership credits. I was really hungry when I came back, so I had a little snack. I then finished all my physical requirements. Bye.

Wow, there is a decent amount of snow and a lot of ice. I woke up pretty late today and had McDonald's for Breakfast. I know it's not the healthiest, but I tried to get foods that aren't terrible for me. My parents also went to get Starbucks, so I got a coffee to try, which was pretty good. When I came back, my dad decided to put the Living Room TV in the Loft room, and the Loft TV in the Living Room. That was really time-consuming, so when that was finished, I had lunch. It was delicious. After that, I was watching the Football Games, and it was really exciting. Tomorrow, we have no school, and it's not remote, so I am really glad. Hope everyone had a great day today!

Yesterday, I didn't get to journal or log my requirements because I had to go to a party right after Taekwondo classes and didn't get time to go on my computer. I am actually kind of excited for this winter storm because there are many perks to it. I want to watch the snow and not have school on Monday, so I can relax. Today, I woke up at 8 AM to get ready for my Taekwondo classes. I first had Sparring, which was fun, then played around, got some leadership credits, mentee session, and had Leadership Class. The leadership class was fun today because we played this game where you are blindfolded and your partner has to tell you where to walk to avoid the obstacles on the ground. After that, I came home and took a little break. I showered and ate food. I continued to read "Atomic Habits,"...

Today went pretty well. I went to school this morning and learned lots of things. We learned Factoring in Math, did a lesson in Reading, finished a project in Social Studies, and continued a project in Science. In PE, we had our first 3v3 Basketball Game, which we won, and learned more words and phrases in Spanish. After school, I had Math Counts, and we did some math worksheets and ate snacks. I then returned home, finished my homework, and got ready for YMCA. I ran a mile, worked out, and finished my physical requirements. I just came home, showered, and am eating a small dinner since I am not very hungry, while typing this. Tomorrow, I will be leaving school early because I have to go somewhere important. 

Apparently, it is going to snow and get really cold on Friday and the Weekends. I don't know if I should be happy or sad because I have experienced snow in Canada, and it isn't very fun. But we may miss some days of school, and it might be nice to experience snow for the first time in a while. Today in school was alright. I had a test, which I did well on, but I think I could have done better. The rest of my classes were pretty simple and easy-going. When I came back, I finished my homework, and had a snack. Then I went to my Taekwondo dojang and completed many of my requirements, both physically and class needed requirements, like "BB Class." After I finished class, I had Chick-fil-A for dinner, and that was good. I finished the rest of my physical requirements, took a shower, and...

School today was ok, I guess. I wish we had a few more days off. We just started our basketball unit in PE, and in my other subjects, we had a basic review, since we were off for 3 days. When I came back, I went to the YMCA and had a little workout, finished my physical requirements for the day, and played some basketball. I started at 5:30 PM and left at 8 PM, so I was pretty sore, but I think I am getting stronger. I just took a shower, finished my homework, and am about to eat. After I eat, I am going to review for my test tomorrow one more time, and then I will go to sleep. Tomorrow, I will be back for Taekwondo classes.

Did you know that MLK Jr. Day is always on the 3rd Monday of January every year? I didn't. Today was enjoyable and exhausting. As soon as I woke up, my parents told me that we were going to the YMCA. I got ready fast and was excited because we were going to stay there for almost the whole day. When I reached, I had a little gym workout and then ran 2 miles. I was really tired, but I wanted to do something else to avoid getting bored, so I played 3-on-3 basketball with some people I met. When I finished, I was really sweaty and hungry for a snack, so I got some food to eat. When I finished eating, I took a little break and relaxed, but then my friend asked if I wanted to go to the pool. I was down, but I wanted to try the...

Today was really chill. I didn't have any classes to worry about, whether it was school, taekwondo, or some other sport. I kind of relaxed at home and ate food. I didn't really go outside except for running my mile, because it was really cold. I finished my physical requirements earlier than usual, and then ate lunch, which was delicious. I watched some TV and relaxed. I have been realizing how much the cycle has impacted me because I have been very tired lately and have been taking naps. When I woke up, I was reviewing my poomsaes and self-defenses for extra practice by watching YouTube. I have to go to a birthday party later today, and when my brother went to the gym, he brought his friend home with him, and he will be going to the party with us. I hope everyone is also excited that we have no...

Today, I woke up at 8 AM to get ready for my taekwondo classes. I had sparring class, then helped out with another class, and also had leadership class. In between those classes, I acquired a mentee session and had a lot of fun. When I returned home, I took a shower, ate lunch, and watched some TV. I was really tired, so I took a nap that was 2 and a half hours long. When I woke up, I realized my parents had left to go to a family friend's house, and my brother and I were home alone. I quickly finished my physical requirements and made dinner for ourselves. I made us cheese pizza, and it was delicious. After that, I made some popcorn and watched a movie upstairs. It was really funny, and I would watch it again. I am about to go to sleep and hope everyone had...

Today was a pretty chill and fun day. In school, I had a Spanish test and a science test, on which I got a 100 on both. Every other subject had some basic classwork, and I didn't get any homework. When I came back from home, I did some of my physical requirements and got ready for my Weekend BB class. Class was fun and interesting today, because we learned how to defend and attack with plastic knives. I also got some leadership credits and had a mentor session with Master Foster. I didn't get to do a sparring class because I had to leave early to go to a party. I just came home and finished the rest of my physical requirements. I am about to go take a shower and get ready for the party. I am excited for tomorrow because I will be at the dojang from 9...

Today was pretty chill and easy-going as I didn't have much to do. When I went to school today, I learned a lot, and in PE, I got to do rotations, which was fun. When school was done, I forgot I had a Math Club, so when I reached home by bus, I quickly told my brother to drop me off back at school. I was pretty late for that, so my teachers were a little mad, but it was ok. We had our school competition to decide who would represent our school in a competition against other schools in the future. I think I did ok, but I'm not confident. Tomorrow, I have to wake up early to go to school and finish the rest of my math test in the competition, because I came late for "Math Counts." When I came home, I went to the YMCA to get my...

Today, I woke up at 7:30, did some of my requirements, and got ready for School. In school, I first had a Math I-Ready Diagnostic, which was annoying and long, so I didn't get to complete it. I also presented to my class with my friends in Reading and played basketball in PE. The rest of the day was pretty normal and chill, since I finished all my classwork. When I came back home, I finished my homework, completed my physical requirements, and got ready for Taekwondo class. I had a BB class and received a mentor session. When I returned home, I took a shower, ate dinner, and watched some TV. I am about to go to sleep, and I am excited for the long weekend. See you soon.

Today was a very productive and important day for me. First, when I woke up, I stretched and got ready for school. In school, I had to take a  Reading I-Ready Diagnostic, which I didn't finish because it was about 100 questions. In PE, we got to choose our basketball squad for 3v3 Games, and I think we have a really good team. The rest of school was pretty normal as we didn't do anything else important. When I returned home, I finished all of my physical requirements and then got ready for an interview. (This was the really important thing I did today, as written in the title.) I applied to an Early College, and they invited me for an interview and I have been very excited for this day to come. In the interview, my dad and I got asked a lot of questions, and I think I did well....

Today was a pretty chill day. School was pretty normal as I didn't have much work. In PE, we did stations, and I got to play "Slamball" and Basketball, which were fun. When I came back from school, I finished most of my homework and did some of my physical requirements. I am now getting ready to go to Black Belt Class. When I return, I will finish the rest of my requirements, take a shower, eat dinner, watch some TV, and probably go to sleep. Bye.

Yesterday was the pretest, and after completing the mile, the physical requirements, the written test, helping with a class, and having leadership, I was exhausted. When I returned home, it was 12 PM. I was so hungry, so I ate a lot of food and took a nap. I thought I would only be asleep for 1 to 2 hours, but I woke up at 6 PM. I didn't think I was that tired, but... I was. When I woke up, there were guests at my house, and we were having a party, so I didn't have time to log in my requirements or journals. I got a little sad, because I was having a streak with my journals, but sadly it ended. Now, let's talk about how I did in the pretest. I really surprised myself with the mile, being 8:20, and thought I was going to do great today....

I am feeling very nervous and excited for tomorrow. It is the Pretest tomorrow, and I will have to do many exercises and requirements. I hope I run a decent mile time and will try my best for the other exercises. Today, I had a normal day in school and had a math test, which I did excellently in. I just came back home and finished all my homework, and took a shower. I didn't get to go to a class today because I am doing the white belt challenge, and I am not allowed to go to the black belt class. That is a severe obstacle for me because I didn't get to practice my poomsae, self-defense, etc, before doing my Pretest. I think I will be fine and am practicing today for tomorrow. I hope I do well tomorrow and wish everyone the very best. 

Today was a very eventful day. I got ready to go to school today and learned a lot. In science, I had a test that I performed well on, and I didn't do anything particularly noteworthy in my other classes. After school, I had my final day of basketball tryouts and had a lot of fun, but I didn't make the team, so I was a little bummed. I told myself that I should try harder next time or practice more so I could hopefully make the high school team. I just came back and finished the physical requirements I needed for the day. I am excited for my pretest on Saturday to see how I do and want to surprise myself.

It's already Wednesday, so we are almost done with the week. Today at school was pretty chill, and I didn't have any homework to bring back home to complete. It was beautiful outside today, so I ran my mile outside while listening to music. When I returned, I finished all my physical requirements for the day and was ready for my Taekwondo class. Today I started my white belt challenge and had a lot of fun because of how people reacted to my new belt. I also had a mentor session with Instructor Sid, where I reviewed my self-defense. I just came back from Taekwondo and took a shower, and I am excited for tomorrow because it will be the last day of Basketball tryouts. 

I didn't feel that well when I woke up today. I was sore all over, probably from all the workouts I did the day before, and I didn't feel like getting up. I went to school, had a good day, and finished all my homework too. After School was the second day of Basketball Tryouts, and I did better than yesterday and played really well. When I came back, I ate some snacks, hydrated, and took some rest. I wasn't feeling as sore as this morning, so I am going to head to the YMCA to complete all my physical requirements for the day later and hope to get a better mile time. Bye.

Today, I woke up at 7:30 AM and got ready to go to school. I was extremely excited because it was the first day of Basketball Tryouts. It was a normal day; we had just returned from Winter Break, but it was really fun because I got to hang out with my friends again. After school, I had Basketball Tryouts, and I think I did well. We did a lot of running and drills, but got to play scrimmages at the end, which was fun. When I came back home, I ate some snacks and hydrated, and then got ready for my Taekwondo Weekday Black Belt Class. I had a lot of fun there, and we mostly focused on balance and kicking. I got tired in the end, but pushed through during the workouts, and had a mentor session with Instructor Connor. When I came back home, I logged the physical requirements I...

When I woke up today, I was very sore and tired. I woke up late today, but I still pushed forward and told myself that I still have to try my hardest. My parents informed me that we would be leaving in two hours for a Birthday Party and would come back late in the evening. I panicked, but told myself that I could finish my requirements in two hours. I got to work and managed to complete most of my requirements in an hour and a half, then got ready for the party. The party was awesome since I got to hang out with my friends, eat delicious food, and put cake on my friend's face. I just returned home and am finishing up the rest of my daily requirements. I thought today was a fun day, but I wish my body were feeling a little better. 

Today I woke up at 8 am and got ready for my Taekwondo classes. I ate a nutritious breakfast and arrived early for my sparring class. I finished that class and had a lot of fun sparring with my friends. Then, I had a mentor session with Instructor Connor, and he helped me with my colored belt poomsaes. I then helped out an adult class by showing them the right technique of kicks, punches, and more. I finally ended my day there with a leadership class, and we wrote down our goals for 2026 on a board and broke them with a strike to show that we will beat them. I noted everything I did today in my Black Belt Book, and I returned home. I am about to eat lunch now and am going to finish my physical requirements for the day later. Today was the start of the black...

Hi, I am Prasoon Panda, and I am a Bocho Dan testing for my Black Belt this Spring. I took advantage of my break and finished many essays for my Black Belt Cycle. I finished 5 essays and learned a lot from them. The essays were time-consuming and a little challenging to write, but at the same time, I really enjoyed writing about myself, others, etc. I was really happy that I wrote that many essays, and now I am getting ready for my Pretest Assessment. I hope everybody is having a great break, and Happy New Year to everyone!