Candidate Journals

Excited for the tea ceremony tomorrow. Hope everyone do well there.

Today was a unexpected day as I heard from my friends someone was threatening the school and near the end of the day there were extra police officers walking around. Obviosly nothing happend and so I got home and continued my day. After I got home I went to soccer practice and then went to a friends house for a chat. Finally I got home and helped my sister with homework and wrote this journal.

One of my favorite things about martial arts is that no matter what rank you reach, you are still a student. There is always someone who knows something you don't, something you can improve, or a different way to look at a technique. The longer I train, the more I realize how much there still is to learn. I hope I never lose that feeling.

First day of school after the 4-day weekend, nothing much seemed to change except I had health instead of P.E. Then once I got home I went to taekwondo and helped out. After that I went outside to play with my friends. I came back around 7:30 when it started getting dark and ate dinner. Finally as I finished dinner I wrote this journal.

  There are days when training feels great and days when everything feels harder than it should. That's when "keep on keeping on" becomes important. You don't have to have an amazing training day every single day. Sometimes success is simply showing up, doing the work, and not quitting. All those ordinary days eventually add up to something pretty extraordinary.

Today I didn’t go to school today so I was applying to  colleges after that I went to TKD class.

Today was my final day in smoky mountains where we got up ready and saw a bear on our way out up close which was cool. Then we went to parrot mountain where we saw lot of parrots and got to feed them, some of them even climbed on me. After that we hot the road and stopped for gas and chipotle. It was a smooth ride back as we reached home at 9:00. As soon as I got home I checked on my plant and wrote this journal.

  Sometimes the best part of a busy week has absolutely nothing to do with Tae Kwon Do. My granddaughter is 11 months old now, and she is beautiful, smart, curious, and so much fun. Watching her discover new things and develop her own little personality is amazing. I'm pretty sure being a grandmother may be one of my favorite jobs yet!

Today I didn’t go to school today so I just mostly wrote my personal essay for college after that I went to TKD class and got my new uniform for the tea ceremony.

Today was day 2 of my smoky mountains trip. First we woke up late ate brunch then went to spend most of our day at a park. After the park we went to a restraunt to eat dinner. Then we got in our hot tub and after that we watched a movie and I wrote this journal before going to bed.

Our trip to South Korea is getting closer, and I'm starting to get really excited! I've traveled plenty over the years, but there is something different about visiting Korea as a lifelong Tae Kwon Do student and instructor. I'm looking forward to experiencing the culture, seeing the country, training, eating some great food, and sharing the experience with our group. The countdown is definitely on!

Today didnt do that much mostly just sleep and hang out with friends tomorrow and Tuesday I will be applying to colleges.

Today I woke up early as we are going to gatlinburg near tenasse. So everyone was getting ready. After that we set out and took only 1 break till our cabin. Then we ate some chipotle and explored are cabin which had a lot of tv's. After that we had supper and I wrote this journal.

  The next Black Belt Cycle is going to be a special one for our family. Master Hartle, Master Natasya, and I will all be working toward our 7th Dan rank. We've shared a lot of Tae Kwon Do memories over the years, but preparing for this milestone together will be something pretty special. There is a lot of work ahead of us, and I'm excited for the journey!

today I slept in after I woke up I didn’t do much I just watched tv most of the day. 

I woke up early in morning, went to marching band practice. Weather was not hot so went for run with my dad in afternoon. In evening went to an event with friends. After event went to late night meal with friends. Finishing this journal before midnight.

Today I started writing my essay and get ready to send my college applications after that, I hanged out with a few of my friends and finally got the email of when the tea ceremony is at.  

today i kicked of my saturday with a late start. i used to have bbc and sat prep back to back and then volunteering for 4 hours right after so i was on the road all day. since my sat prep class ended and the black belt cycle ended i was able to sleep in this morning. im probably just going to do school work and psat prep today. 

Today was Friday aka pizza day, so I was happy. Pizza is my favorite! After school, I didnt have class so I just kinda relaxed. We decided to go to the Cleveland County Fair, so that was cool. We just got home and I'm pretty tired so I'm going to bed. Good night. 

Today I woke up ready to have a half day and do nothing afterwards. Then I got to school where we had a pep rally and played games. Then I came home and slept for a bit. After that I went to the blackbelt class. Once I got home I went to a friends house where I ate dinner. Finally I came home and am writing this journal.

today i had a pretty normal day at school. i had a test in chemistry. i came home and did some homework. i then picked up my friends and we went to my friends house and hung out. i just came back home and i am going to finish my homework. 

  One of the most rewarding parts of being a martial artist for so many years is getting to pass what I've learned on to the next generation. I've had some incredible instructors and mentors throughout my life, and so much of what they taught me is now being passed along to my students and instructors. Martial arts knowledge isn't something we're supposed to keep for ourselves. We're just taking care of it until it's our turn to pass it on.

Thursday was a slow day. Worked at 9Round. 2 mile trail walk. Got in a Fit Fast EMS workout. Worked at King Tiger. Hung out with my granddaughter all evening. Came home ate dinner and watched a little football.

Today was a pretty normal day at school. After school, me and my sister went to sparring class but we mainly just helped the lower belts go over their testing stuff. Then we came home. I played a few video games, got a shower, now going to bed. Good night. 

today i had a pretty normal day at school. i accidentally slept in so i went to first period 20 mins late. tomorrow i have a pretty busy day: i'm presenting something in ap business, i have a chem test, and a calc test. 

Today I got up and went to school as today was the only normal day in this week. After that I got home and relaxed a bit. Then I went to my soccer practice. Afterwards I went to a small birthday party and ate dinner. Finally I wrote this journal and am going to bed.

Today I got a 100 on a Spanish test. I also took a nap. 

Sometimes earning a higher rank means going right back to the basics. Stances, blocks, punches, kicks—things we've done thousands of times. The difference is that as we grow, our understanding of those basics should grow too. A basic technique done by a beginner and the same technique done by an advanced Black Belt shouldn't look the same. There's always another level of improvement.

today i went to school then bbc then came home and did homework 

Today I woke up a little late and went to school prepared when I got a 28/30 on my math 1 benchmark. After that I got home and played with my sister and went to taekwondo where I heled out then went home. After I got home I did some chores and helped clean the house. then I got to eat some pasta. After that I helped my sister with her homework and wrote this journal.

Today was Wednesday which means we had cheese dippers for lunch. Yippee! They're one my favorites! After school, me and my dad went and got our hair cut then went to one of his bids. Hopefully he'll get the job. Then we came home and just hangout around the house the rest of today, since it was an off day. Now im getting ready for bed. Good night. 

Went to taekwondo class today and I really like to appreciate master Foster for appreciating us who are in the black belt cycle. He thought we did a good Representation of Harrisburg king tiger and hope everyone who did the cycle is doing great.

One of the best things about martial arts is that there is always a "next." A new technique to learn, an old one to improve, someone to teach, or a new challenge to take on. Even after all these years, I still have goals I'm working toward. I think that's one of the things that keeps Tae Kwon Do interesting—you never really finish learning.  

Had owners training yesterday.  We spent most of the class discussing how to continually improve our techniques and focus on some items that have not been getting as much attention lately. We also voted on awards for the latest Black Belt Testing. Had my first PT in awhile and passed my milestone of 20 single leg calf raises to full height. I think I need to do a little more single leg work. I have one more visit scheduled for after my next surgeon visit in November.

Today I took the ACT work key to see what jobs would fit im me in the future and I think I did pretty good on it, after then I went back to class as usual then went home and mostly relaxed the whole day.

Today I had my science benchmark in school. After that I sold some more chocolate and came home. Then I relaxed a little bit and started preparing for my math 1 benchmark. After that I worked on a congretional app challenge with my friends. Then I finally got home ate dinner worked some more on math and wrote this journal.

It was Tuesday today, so I didnt really have a reason to dislike today. It was a pretty normal day at school. After school, my sister had her yellow belt class, then I had black belt class. During black belt class, we mainly talked about the cycle and the tea ceremony coming up. After class, I came home and got ready for bed. Good night. 

today i went to school and then came home and did homework. pretty boring day except i have so much work to do...especially for apush. 

Today at Master’s Training, we spent a lot of time talking about this weekend's Black Belt Testing—what went well, what didn’t, and what we can do better next time. We also talked about the things we need to work on personally as martial artists and instructors, as well as areas where our students need more attention. One of the most valuable parts was getting feedback from the other Masters about our students and being able to give feedback about theirs. Sometimes another instructor sees something that we miss because we work with our own students every day. It’s not always easy to hear where we need improvement, but that’s how we grow. Black Belt Testing may be over, but the learning definitely isn’t. There is always something we can improve—for ourselves, our students, and our schools.

Today was Monday. I was again like Garfield.. dont like Mondays. But this time it was alright because this time I didnt have the dread of having something to turn in from the weekend. After school I went to my great grandparents and relaxed a little before class. I was the only instructor at class today, but it's okay. Now I'm back home, getting ready for bed. Good night.

Today I woke up early for robotics where we started building our robot. Then in school we got ready for our benchmarks on tuesday and wednesday. After I got home I got ready and went to taekwondo where I spent a good bit of time. Then I got home ate dinner played some games and then wrote this journal.

today i had to haul myself to school. i got hurt pretty badly on my knee so its so embarrassing walking up the stairs at school. i've just come to terms with the fact that i'm gonna be tardy to all my classes today. i am in calc right now, and my friend isn't here, so i'm pretty bored. i have so much work to catch up on today because it's the deadline for all my ccp work, so i have like 8 essays and 4 quizzes left. i lowkey sacrificed all my schoolwork so i could lock in on the cycle, so i have to get my grades up :/. later im going to go to science olympiad and then go to the dojang to do my last mentee session. 

Getting a new belt is exciting, especially when you've worked so hard for it. But one of the things I've learned over the years is that earning the belt isn't the finish line. It's really the beginning of the next part of the journey. Celebrate the accomplishment, enjoy the moment, and then get back on the mat. There is always something new to learn!

spent the whole day catching up on homework. i also went out for lunch today. 

Just relaxed the whole day, nothing else. Probably go to TKD tomorrow if I’m not tired.

I was a little sore from doing everything at the overnight and showcase. When i actually got up and moving around, I didnt do too much.. just had a nice day of relaxation, playing some video games, and relaxing some more. Lol. That pretty much made up my day today. Got my shower and got ready bed, now I'm going to bed. Good night. 

Today I took another day of resting and doing nothing. So I woke up around 11 and ate breakfast and did nothing, after that I ate lunch. After that I went to a friends house where we played and ate dinner. Then I came back home and wrote this journal.

I am so proud of everyone who tested this weekend. Testing is about so much more than remembering forms, kicks, and techniques. It is about showing your perseverance, discipline, and growth. Watching everyone push through the nerves, exhaustion, and challenges was a great reminder of why I love Tae Kwon Do so much. Congratulations to everyone who reached their next milestone!

Did the public testing today, just wanted to say that I think everyone did very good and everyone put a lot of effort during the test.

After I got home from the testing I went to bed Imeadetly. Then I woke up in the morning and got ready for the testing. I was almost as nervous as yesterday until I remembered that this wasn't graded or anything. Once I got there I did everything and overall it went pretty well and I felt glad when it was finally over. After that I got home slept for some time then got ready and went to a friends birthday party. Once I  got home I played with my sister then wrote this journal.

just wanted to say good job, everyone. tbh that was the most chill testing i have ever had. everyone knew their stuff and came prepared. i came home after and took a NAP. i have really bad knee pain but it will pass. ive been feeling an emptiness in my heart ever since the test ended. you guys might have heard master evins and master cavosasos and the n. charlotte masters talk about the bond that me, mikey, grace, disha, and aarna formed through this cycle. ive never really had friends on the black belt cycle so it was really nice having people that i could suffer with through all this. im sad that im not going to see them everyday now that the cycle is over. i also made a lot of friends at other schools this cycle which was nice. 

Had overnight testing last night.. the instructors said everyone did really good. Once I got home, I got some well deserved rest. Then up and at it again for the showcase where everyone's families got to come see everything we've learned. I broke my brick for the first time, so that was nice. After the showcase, we came home and just relaxed for the rest of the day. Now I'm getting ready for bed. Good night & good job everyone!!!

The public test was today. I got to see my sister at it. I’m just trying to finish up my journals like master Shelley told me to.

Good luck to everyone testing. I made sure I took a nap because I have a SAT test tomorrow.GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

today I was preparing for the test . I also went to school and had a pep rally as our homecoming game is tonight. I have to miss that for the overnight, which is OK.

Today was a pretty normal day at school. After school, I came home and did requirements while my dad went and did a bid for a job and to look at a truck that he might buy. Now, I just got out of the shower. Getting ready for the overnight test. Kinda nervous. Good luck everyone!

Like a normal day. I woke up ate breakfast and went to school. School was mid. When I got home I took a nap to rest up a little before testing. I’m nervous but excited. See everybody in a little bit. 

we finally made it!!! feeling nervous but excited to see everyone tonight. i spent the whole day at school doing my forms and self defenses in my head. good luck everybody!   

Hey guys! Belt testing is today. I've been nervous all day but hopefully that helps me do better. A bit of pressure is good. This is my first time doing a black belt test, but the black belts at my dojung are really good at telling you what to expect. Im writing this during school because I have free time and I keep watching youtube videos on poomsaes and self defenses so I can mentally follow along with them. but I'm ready to do my best!

My last journal!! I finally finished ev very single one of my class credits yesterday right to the exact amount. I wanted to get extra but no time unfortunately. I'm excited and nervous for tonights testing. I know everything I should know yet I feel like I'm gonna mess up. I'm just gonna have to trust myself. Main thing I'm really scared for is breaking.... But I'll just have to take it step by step. Yesterday was my dad's birthday so I had to go to the junior tigers class to get credit. We went to this small but fancy place for dinner it was nice. I have no school today too so thats amazing, cuz I can practice and get my website and book straight and aligned. I said it in the beginning of the cycle (which feels like forever ago) but I love journaling its my favorite part of...

Definitely nervous. But also a little excited. I’m ready to move on to something new if that makes sense. I keep worrying that I’m forgetting my stuff haha. But I’ve been practicing, going to classes, asking questions. I’m as ready as I can be. And I won’t be able to fix everything by tomorrow, so that just has to be okay. 

Ready for the overnight testing tomorrow, hope everyone does well. I also have a SAT on Saturday so I don’t know if I can make it at Belmont but I’ll try my best.

hey guys! definitely feeling nervy for testing tomorrow but i'm also really excited. i have a lit test tomorrow so after that im gonna come home and take a nap so im not that sleepy later. goodnight and good luck to everyone!

Today I had a pretty normal day at school. i spent the day after coming home doing some last-minute practice. i am now doing my homework. can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

I’m scared and exited for testing. I fell ready though.

I had school off today, so I was able to spend so much time reviewing everything. I'm feeling good about everything that I need to know. I went to King Tiger in the evening for my final sparring class and also to put the last finishing touches on my creative form. I hope that tonight I can get some good rest and that tomorrow at school is not busy. I feel confident in my ability, and I hope everyone else feels the same way. I hope that tomorrow and Saturday go swimmingly and we all have a good black belt test.

Pretty normal day at school today. After school, I went to my great grandparents house and worked on requirements. Then me and sister had sparring class. After class, we went to the grocery store with my parents then home. Now im getting ready for bed. Good night. 

School was alright today, had a ton of homework when I got home though. After school my mom and I got a peach tree from Lowe's. She is a contender peach tree and her name is Master Cobbler! I came home and jumped on homework for chemistry, English, and Psych. Had dinner with my parents and my grandparents and then finished my homework for world. Completed my last 30 minutes of self-defense today so I am officially done with all my requirements! I don't even know what I'll do with my extra time in the evenings anymore lol! Definitely super excited for tomorrow and Saturday, will probably have a hard time falling asleep tonight due to the pre-testing jitters. This will be my last journal of the cycle which is a little sad. I love journaling and writing about how things are going and seeing what you guys are up to...

Overnight testing tomorrow!!! i’m pretty nervous but i know my stuff so i just need to worry about not falling asleep. good luck everyone!

Today I woke up and got ready in time for school, Later once I got picked up I went home with mum and first made a stop at my dads to grab my uniform, After that we went home. Once home, I ate dinner and got dressed, at Taekwondo I got there kinda early, after the first class I had to get a hojo on for sparring drills and sparring. So during sparring It was pretty fun and such. After class I worked on Bolo form, I then got signed and left there, I went home and chatted with some friends before going to go do Bolo again. Once done, I came in and practiced my Clarinet a little. I now have to go get a shower, I hope everyone had an amazing day!

Tomorrow night is Black Belt Testing! I'm excited to see everyone put all of their hard work and preparation into action. My hope for all of our candidates is that they get a great night's sleep tonight and have an easy, low-stress day tomorrow. The work has been done. Now it's time to trust your training, do your best, and enjoy the experience. You've got this!

Today was normal day for me, I went to school, then went home.then went to TKD to get my last mentor session and class assistance, testing is also coming up and my SAT so I spend all day studying.

today i went to school and absolutely failed my apush test. after school i went to scioly. i then went straight from school to taekwondo and did some practice while the jr. tigers testing was going on inside. i then attended the last black belt class before testing and i lollygagged with my friends. i then came home and got started on my hw. 

Today was a little hectic. I woke up a little late so had to rush to go to school. I'm working on my first story for yearbook which was cool. Then I had all my other classes and stuff and normal school. Once I came home I was kinda chilling and texting my friends. Then I got started on some homework and hanged with my dog. I had to wait for one of my parents to come home and then I went to tkd. I went much much earlier today than I normally do. I reviewed bolo and stuff. I got my last black belt class credit today and we went over basically everything. After class me and my friends were trying to work on breaking. Im so scared for that part, my hurricane hook is not great. I came home and crammed in a bunch of homework which I regret...

Today is probably gonna be my last enrete but im not sure, But today I woke up pretty late and got ready for school in about 15 minutes. Once I got there I had all my classes and got picked up a little earliar in the car line. Later I ate and got ready for Taekwondo, all 3 classes, during classes I didnt not spar because im already now at almost 15 classes. I then went home and changed, I soon then watched a movie with my dad which was okay. thats all, I hope everyone had an amazing day!

Hi Everyone!  

I want to piggy-back off of Peyton's journal today.  She gave some great tips for Friday night!  I will just say that remember with your sparring gear to bring your mouth guard and athletic supporter (for boys).  Not having this equipment will mean failing that portion of your test. Remember to have the website complete when you arrive on Friday night.  Also remember, this is not the time to goof off and play with your friends. Concentrate, do what you are asked, answer loudly....even if you are wrong, be strong!! Kihap loud! You will all do great!!!

My legs were so sore when I woke up this morning. Walking up and down the stairs during class changes at school was a bit funky. After school, I finished up my last few exercise type requirements. I then continued to practice a very large portion of my curriculum. I went to King Tiger to work on my kicks and creative form. It was a bit difficult because I was so sore, but I feel like I got some good practice in. I don't have school tomorrow, so I plan on doing as much TKD as I possibly can, just for final review for testing.

This will be my 4th time at black belt testing so here are a few things I recommend! 1) Please please please get to testing early, I reccomend about 20 minutes early just so you can put your stuff down, stretch, and do whatever you need to do to be mentally prepared. 2) Double check the website and your book that you have everything filled out and organized for the masters to go through and check off. 3) On testing night say loud "yes sirs" and "yes ma'ams," if they can't hear you from 20 feet away we will all be doing burpees! 4) Check over the emails to make sure you bring everything you need (sticks, staff, bolo, knife, sparring gear, white uniform, t-shirt or jacket to cover up, and your book). I also highly recommend bringing a water bottle but also a little pick-me-up drink or snack (whether thats...

Today was a pretty eventful day. Went to school, didnt do much out of the ordinary there. After school, we had to go pick up my grandpa from his house to take him to the veteran hospital emergency room in Salisbury, because at his doctor appointment they found out his potassium was critically low. So they called with those results and said he needed to get to the emergency room immediately. So, we're still here now.. i think he's about to get released and us head home. Say a prayer for my grandpa please. 

Updating my last couple of days. And being thankful that the essays are in, the classes and sessions almost done, the requirements are so close to being done. This has been a long year. I learned so very much, about TKD and myself as well. Few more things to do and I'll be done. This last bit is gonna go fast!

Today was another normal day for me, I went to school, then went home.then went to TKD to get my mentor session and class assistance, after then I went to a soccer game.

Today was very similar to yesterday. I went to school and had an average school day, and when I came home, I did some requirements for a while. This afternoon, I spent a lot of time practicing poomsae and self defense. This evening, I went over to King Tiger for some more creative form practice and breaking / kicking practice. My legs were pretty sore, and now they are even sorer, so I am hoping that wears off tomorrow. I plan on tomorrow being pretty much the exact same as today. That wraps up my day. I hope everyone had a good day.

Time to start reading essays that you all have uploaded.   It was such a great reminder of how much we can learn about people when we take the time to hear their stories. Each essay gave me a little more insight into their experiences, challenges, goals, and what Tae Kwon Do means to them. It's easy to focus on the physical progress we see in class, but getting a glimpse of their personal growth is pretty special too. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone a little better through their writing.  

Today I had a Spanish tea. I also had the retest which I did well on. That’s that really happened.

Today was an normal day I woke up did my requierments and almost missed the bus. Then once I got home from school I read a book, worked on my curriculum and got ready for taekwondo. At taekwondo I finished my credit requirements and hade some fun after helping out. Once I got home I ate dinner and joined an online class. After that I wrote this journal and am going to bed.

Happy Tuesday! Today was pretty good, school was alright and again didn't have a ton of homework. Came home and worked on my last few requirements. I should be done with everything except self-defense by tomorrow! I'll probably finish up self-defense on Thursday. I'm so excited to have my weekday nights back after cycle is over. Keep working hard these last few days, we are almost there! Make sure to look over your curriculum sheets to solidify anything you are iffy on before Friday night. Also make sure your website and book are up to date on all requirements including sessions, classes, leadership, and physical requirements! Have a great Wednesday! ~ Peyton

Today we didn't really do much at school. After school, my sister had yellow belt class and I had black belt class. After class, I came home and did requirements. Now I'm getting ready for bed. Good night. 

Today was a normal day for me, I went to school, then went home study for a test I have tomorrow.then went to TKD to get my mentor session and class assistance.

today i had school at i got so much homework. after school i went straight to taekwondo and helped out with a class and then had a super long mentor session. i got home kinda late and i started doing my homework. it’s almost midnight which is when my homework is due so i might not have time to finish it…🫩

Now that the written and physical tests are done, i can focus on my poomsaes and self defenses. I know them but they could always use more polishing.

Today I woke up dreading today because we had a unit test today in science which was horrible. Later I got picked up and went to dads house for a little before having to head to Taekwondo, I came in my full uniform since today was picture day there, so I got the staff photo and went on my way to go join the others. Later after class I went home and changed, I then practiced red belt self defence a little before my dad called me down to watch a Tim Burton movie with him, We now have about 10 minutes left really then im going to bed, I hope everyone had a wonderful day!

Today was a pretty good day. I went to school like normal, and after school I got home and worked a lot on things in preparation for testing. I covered a lot of curriculum and polished things up. I went to King Tiger later, and I was able to practice a lot on my kicks and my creative form. It is so much better to train on the mat rather than in my backyard. When I came home, I finished up the daily requirements; hopefully I can get those all done by Wednesday. That's all for today. I expect most of the days of the week to be very similar to this one. I hope everyone had a good start to their week.

Today I woke up early and went to robotics after running. Then went to school and was not happy about it. After I got home I got ready and went to taekwondo where I got a bunch of credits and extra credits and sold some chocolate bars. After that I got home and ate dinner. Then layed down and rested for an hour. Then started practicing poomsaes and self-defence and now I am writing this journal.

Today I woke up and was finally better from the soreness of the physical test on Saturday, although pretty bummed I had to go to school. During the school the highlight was kinda the firedrill. After school I went to my robotics class which was 2 hours long. After class I worked on a notebook for it for an hour and headed to sleep. Also prepared for my final overnight test as well.

Happy Monday! Today was ok, but I had a pretty big headache most of the day and just wasn't feeling great overall. Probably some pre-testing jitters which hopefully I can get over. Thankfully I didn't have much homework tonight so I was able to come home after work, eat some dinner, and finish some requirements. I finished up my last mentor session with Master Natasya tonight and all of my other requirements should be finished by Wednesday! Getting super excited but also super anxious for testing. Also happy birthday to Instructor Shawn! I hope everyone had a good start to the week and keep up the good work these last couple days! ~ Peyton

Today was pretty tiring. After school, I went to class. It was picture day. After class, I came home and worked on finishing up my requirements. Now I'm getting ready for bed. Good night.

Today I had a good day at school but it was also a long day. After school, I had to study for the re-test since some of my answers I wrote down were wrong. When I got to the Dojang I did a Philippines Martial Arts class and then Master Weeks helped me get the right ones. Then after that I helped with two classes and took the teen adult class.

I haven't posted a journal in a while.  Sorry to anyone that had been tracking my journey with my daily journals, but I've just had some much going on outside of the cycle my brain feels fried currently and emotions have been all over the place.  What a day. First, a huge Happy 30th Anniversary to my parents. I can only pray that my own relationship lasts and flourishes the way theirs has. Today was also my 40th birthday, though it certainly didn't start out as a celebration. I began the morning at the courthouse filing paperwork on a personal matter—something that has had my anxiety running through the roof since last Thursday. After finishing up, Lauren suggested grabbing a birthday coffee. It was the first coffee I’ve ordered out since August, and while it was incredibly sweet, it was a great idea and gave me a genuine moment of joy....

Happy Anniversary to My Guy and Happy Birthday to Inst Shawn!  We won't get to do dinner or anything tonight, but our vacation to Aruba was wonderful!  

Today is my son Shawn's birthday. Happy Birthday Shawn!!! Also, today is my actual 30th Wedding Anniversary! Happy Anniversary Chelley! Will celebrate by working out and working all day and night. Oh, and a trip to Aruba. Got a great workout in yesterday, and mowed the grass.