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!

8/21

Super behind in school for my class already because I forgot to look at what was due tonight. Need to spend tomorrow catching up on work and material so I can be better prepared to what is to come.

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08/21

Another day with literally no breaks. I wake up, go to school, hustle to make it on the bus, do math, go home, do homework, go to the dojang, and do more homework after. Then there is also the requirements that I can’t forget everyday.

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8/21/24

Today was a pretty chill day. I spent most of the day working on some school work and sitting around. I had PT this afternoon and then went straight to practice. I had a really good practice and got a lot of laughs with my friends. I then came home, stretched, and now I am here. 

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New mouthpiece!

I'm not sure what to write about right now. I was pretty excited to get my new mouthpiece in today.  I ordered a new one because the old one literally has pieces falling out of it.  I don't really want to choke on mouthpiece plastic in the middle of sparring.  When I was looking there was one that had a bicycle moustache design on it.  For those of you wanting to know, no, I did not buy that one.  I'll show you guys in sparring on Friday night, so ask if inquiring minds want to know.  

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The days are blending together

Sometimes I'm not really certain what day it is anymore.  I mostly go by what class I was in yesterday and what class I'm in today.  And whether or not I'm working (so I know if it's the weekend or not).  Today is Wednesday which means Black Belt class and then being mentored.  We spent almost the whole of class working on Self-Defenses.  We need to practice being more dynamic with them.  After class, in mentoring, we did stick and staff forms and our 2nd Dan self-defenses (one-step and special).  And now that we're home, it's time for dinner and then bed.  And logging Cycle work.

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28th Journal Entry

Today i got up on time and went to school. I did a 40m dash at school then went to after school. There i did class and worked on some requirements before helping out with a senior tigers class. Got the wrong credit. (i blame Andrew for taking my warmups) Black belt class went good and i got to work on my spin fall. Tomorrow hoping to finish up my written test and get the right class credit this time. Okay i'm done now.

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Breezy Wednesday

I woke up today to go to Ihop for breakfast. When I came back I decided to get my schoolwork completed and settled on reading. Later after all settled I did my exercise routine and had dinner. 

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Black belt class

Tonight I went to Grand Master Evan's Black belt class.  We did first dan and bochodon self defense and kicking defense.  There were some people there that I didn't know, but the black belt class was fun.  When I got back home I ate chicken and rice.  Now it's very late so I have to go to bed.  Have a great day. 

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8/21

Today I went to school then I had to wait 30 to 40 minutes to wait for the bus when I finally got on I went to the bus stop and got picked by my mom then I went home but I didn’t stay for long because I was going to be late for soccer practice so I only stayed home for about 10 minutes then I went to soccer practice and I was late, after that I went home did my requirements then had dinner after that I went to bed peace out ✌🏻🆒😎.

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8/21

Today i woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I went on a run and did two miles. Then I came home and did my chores and played with my dog. Then I did more chores and played with my sister. Then I went to the pool then I went to teakwondo and did only two classes. Now I am done for the day. Good night.

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Journal #40: very busy day

Today was a very busy day. just like normal I woke up and ate breakfast then went to a doctor appointment. Then went to school. And when I got there they where handing out new schedules. and I still haven't got my schedule yet. Then I went to my favorite class Miss Vigles class. Next I went to miss Patterson class and got ready for lunch. After school I went to a football game and when I got home I had to get all my requirements and do homework.

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north Charlotte

Today I went to black belt class at north Charlotte with Grand master Evans, because I'm going out of town on Friday.

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LMP August 21

Cough, cough, cough......I hate allergies.  Dust from cleaning the classroom and being in other classrooms for trainings have jump started my allergies. Yay...Said no one ever!!!  Went to KT early hoping to catch my new mentee. No luck. However, I did get to work on staff form 2 and 3 with another candidate.   Open House is tomorrow at my school,  so I will not be going to KT.   Stay strong !  Hugs and love ❤️    

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9/21/24

Today I woke up to go to school which was alright, for some reason 10th grade classes are extremely slow. After school I went for my run at school which was a nice run, very peaceful. After I went home and did my homework and just mainly chilled for the rest of the evening. Went for a scooter ride and then now just hanging out with my family getting ready to go to bed soon.

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Journal

Today woke up went to school and then went to tae kwon do I did some requirements there and then I took a class did a leader ship and did a mentee session then came home ate dinner and now it’s night time

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Journal

Today I woke up how to nice breakfast and went to school. At school I got to pick my clubs I picked gaga  ball club navigations club and 3-D printing modeling club. Then I went to taekwondo I hope that was the class had a mentee session then came home for dinner I did some requirements and that was my day. See you later peace out y’all👦🏽!!!!!

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Wednesday-8/21/24

Today, I woke up early and went for a run. I then had a nice breakfast and got ready for school. At school, I played kickball, finished up Spanish homework, did a few assignments in biology, had lunch outside it was a lot cooler than it has been. I watched a show in Civics with some questions, we started reading lord of the flies in English, and I took a math quiz. I went to work today and got a leadership credit and a class assistance credit. Went home for dinner and a night of chores, homework, and requirements. Have a good night everyone and I will see you tomorrow.

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Might be Wednesday

So busy that all of my days are running together. Had a 3:15 Amazon shift this am that I ended up getting free $ for. There were no routes or packages to deliver, but I still got paid. I came home and did some work for my other(real) job until the sun came up. Then I ran my mile, and because it was so cold, I improved my time by 45 seconds. Did the rest of my requirements during the course of the day, and now I'm still working, with no end in sight. Looking forward to bed.

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Wednesday

Today was picture day at school, I think the photographer did good for my pictures. I'm not going to TKD today we've had a busy week and my mom didn't want to go. I'll be there for sparring tomorrow and everything else during the rest of the week. I walked another 1.5 miles today and that completed my miles for the week. Anyway, I want to hang out with my family so I got to go, bye!

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8/21 Glorious homework

Good afternoon, I just got done with the dreaded homework. This is getting very annoying because it delays my requirements big time. I get out of school at 4, get home about 425, and by the time I finish getting ready, it's 445 and homework takes 30 minutes, so. Yay. Have a good day. 

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I do not know what to title this

Hello everyone, today I went to school and I was picture day so we got our pictures taken, and that was a way to get out of one class. Then when school ended we went to a bakery shop and I got a cookie, then my mom went to the library and returned books. Then we went home and I did my exercises, I hope everyone had a good day.

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Wednesday

Yesterday I played at the beach with my new kite which was awesome. I also played the Switch with my cousins, which was really fun. My mom and I worked on requirements together. We are leaving to go home this afternoon. 

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Wednesday

Today is our last day at the beach. We are going to work on our requirements before hitting the road this evening.

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Leg Support

I did not remember to journal yesterday until a few minutes past midnight. Everything was hurting especially my lower back and my legs felt heavy...on my feet for a good four hours. I need some footless compression tights for Tuesdays and I found some on Amazon. I will use anything to help keep me going. They were listed as good for drivers, pregnant women, teachers and get this...old people (eye roll)! Not very PC...should I be offended? I was able to complete most of my requirements and will be heading out to the dojang soon for class assistance, mentee session and black belt class. Bye for now!!

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8/20/24 Curtis Journal

Tuesday- Got up and did 2 miles and all my physical requirements and stretched for about 20 min. Today almost all the kids ran with me, which was fun.  Next week we are headed to the beach, normally I take Tuesdays off from classes but I went in today and had a really productive afternoon. Got both a mentee and mentor session in, as well as both leadership credits. It feels good to get things done!    

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Journal - Day 32

Good morning, everyone! For some reason my journals don’t go through on certain days, which is definitely weird, but hopefully this one works. On Monday, it was my brother’s last official day working at TKD before going off to college. It was definitely hard that it was his last day, but he will be back in December. I realized that my life is honestly going to change a lot after my brother moves away, which is honestly pretty crazy. Yesterday, I went to school and finished my requirements for the day with ease. Have a wonderful day!

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8/20

Practiced and did some more of my bocho requirements. And went to my schools open house.

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Eiffel 65

  Today work was slow and steady and I got a bunch of stuff done.  Got someone to help me repair my Visual Studio configuration so I was able to actually do some stuff today.  And worked on my physical requirements in between. Tonight was Blue Belt night, apparently.  I worked on kicks with the blue belts in the Senior Tigers class and then worked on blue Belt curriculum with my mentee.  In between we did approximately 150,000 kicks in the adult class.  We also had PMAA tonight and learned some more knife takedowns and also got to see the open-handed application of the same.  Also, those of us who tested recently got our new rank certificates. I know we're kind of at the peak of the physical requirements and it feels so tedious.  My shoulders always feel fine until I start doing some push-ups and then they remind me just...

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Day #39 - 8/20/2024

Ran another 2 gentle miles today. Stretched and completed requirements by doing selective portions through the day.

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Self-defense day

During the day, I did my treadmill run that I missed yesterday and reviewed my specials and self-defenses. When I came to the dojang I was assisting class with everything. Mentee and mentor sessions were completed during my time there. I did part two of my special self-defense for 2nd Dan and wrote down every attack pattern I'm supposed to do. When I got home I had dinner and read the one of two of my books.

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8/20/24

Today I woke up and spent most of my morning relaxing and working on a few hobby projects. I then went to take photos for cross country. I went with Laia for her senior photos. I then helped her register for classes with the help of my mom. Afterwards we had team photos and non-senior individual photos. We had a few minutes at home before we had to head to open-house. I walked through my schedule and got to meet the few new teachers I have never had before (since I am taking so many advance classes I have met most of my teachers). I also walked Laia through her schedule and made sure she is all set for Monday. I then went to my running workout, which was amazing. I am feeling so pumped for Saturday's race. I then came home, yapped to my mom for a little bit, and...

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Numb eyebrows

Today's schedule has lots of changes.  Samuel didn't go to school because he didn't feel well (not covid or viral, but they think he has stomach issues brewing again), added in a doctor's appointment for him, had to go do blood work for myself, and saw my nutritionist.  In the middle of the nutritionist visit the fire alarm started going off so the visit was cut a bit short so she could evacuate.  I also had a dentist appointment to check out an area that seems to have developed a lot of cold sensitivity recently.  Lo and behold there is a cavity that needs taking care of, and my dentist can actually take care of it right now rather than having me come back.  Well, sure, why not fix it now, plus cold sensitivity isn't the most fun thing to deal with.  I've been with this dentist for seventeen years, so...

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Requirement happening

Went to the Belmont dojang for black belt class, it was very nice. I came home to clean and do some requirements in between. I’ll probably take a quick nap and work on the study guide material. There definitely things I need to refresh on.

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Peter's blog

today I went to my friends house to play cod and zombies. Then I went and jogged for 2 miles on my school track. Then I went and made chicken nuggets. Now I'm going to sleep.  

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Mentor/Mentee day

Was able to get another class assistance credit with the kids class. Then came early for the adult class and was able to mentor 2 folks. Then after class Master Foster was kind enough to do a mentor session with me. 

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Journal 39: first day of trail life

Today was an ordinary day until this afternoon. I went to my first trail life meating.when I woke up I had breakfast and then went to school and apparently my schedule was changed again. Then after that I went home did my requirements and then went to trail life and run. The time flies by.

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8/20

Calm day at school today for I only had two classes to take. Got home and got straight to work before taking my rest.

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tuesday

so today i woke up and did some schoolwork and then did requirements.then i went to trail life and that was fun. then i ran. i have been having cramps while running but today they were really bad. then i went home and am about to go to bed. goodnight.

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08/20

Hectic day of school, lots of going back and forth. When I got home, I took a quick break and got to working on my homework and requirements. Then came piano and more homework.

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8/20/24

My alarm did not go off today so I woke up at 11.  I diid not have much time before my open house at 2:30. It look a while at open house.  After we were done we went and picked up cooper for his open house.  Then my mom had to take my dad to the ER so I was not able to go to class today.  Everything is goood with him. Good night and good bye.  

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8/20/24

Today I woke and went to work.   I was with group 3.  Today we went to the splash pad. The water was really cold so I didn’t get in that much.   We did some big mat games and ate snack.  Then I went to open house at school. All my teachers seem pretty nice. When I finished open house I ate a little snack and did some requirements.   

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8/20

Today I woke up and did my requirements to taekwondo. Then I went on a run and did some chores. After that I read a book. Then watch a movie. Then I played with my sister and my dog.  Then I did Legos. And then went to taekwondo I don’t normally do on Tuesdays but I did it today! Class was good! Now I’m done for the day. Good night!!!

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Cool School

Hello everyone, today I had a good day at school because I was able to get all of my work done and turned in, and I was able to see my friends. Then after school we went to the gym and were going to do our exercises but then we decided to do them at home. So, we went home and was able to do our exercises and I got my miles finished for the week. Then I went back home did some chores and beat another level on Hitman, I hope everyone had a great day, adios.

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8/20/2024

I went to school then ate some ice cream then did a mentee session with Landry  then listened to some music then ate Chipotle then went to my band for a hour came home listened to some music read some. Good night 💤😴.

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First heavy school day

Today I woke up for school at 6am, for school which is normal for me, I went to school shortly after I got up and had a very long day. Were still in the introducing stage to we don't even really do much real work so it makes for longer days. After that I went for a run on my schools track which is a nice track because every lap is exactly one mile, so it's nice. After we had to take dinner to one of my mom's friends because his wife broke her ankle so we took them some turkey for dinner.

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written test

Today day I did some of the written test with some help from Instructor Jen. then I went to my brothers football practice. that's all

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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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27th Journal Entry

Today i went to school like normal. I woke up on time this time. I went to after school and got my burpees done. (i dunno if i spelled burpees right) After after school i went to the gym. I did a lot there and practiced my jump roping. I plan to use that for my essay. I still have no leadership credits so i need to work on that severely. Okay i'm done now.

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Tuesday-8/20/24

Today, I woke up early and went for a run. Then I had breakfast and got ready for school. I did some assignments in health, aced a Spanish quiz, took a huge amount of notes in bio, got homework done in Civics, did a reading in English, and won a math competition. After school I came home and relaxed. I then had dinner and went to class where I got my last leadership credit. Now I am working on chores and then reading my book. Goodnight everyone.

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8/20

Today I went to school and then I went home and did my homework then I went to tae kwon do and most of my requirements there bye.✌️ 

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journal

Today woke up at breakfast and then went to school. I did some requirements at school. I did push-ups they are getting easier. I also did planks which are pretty easy. I did a bunch of other stuff too after that I went to taekwondo helped out with two classes and took one then we came home and ate my mamas yummy rice and beans now I’m watching a movie, peace  ✌🏼 

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LMP August 20

Today I had yet another training and then able to work in my classroom.  I need to find something softer to do ditups on in my classroom. The carpet and floor do not work.  Went to KT this evening hoping to catch my new mentee...no luck. I did, however,  get to assist in a class.   

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Journal

Today I woke up ate breakfast got ready for school then went to school. After school I went to taekwondo I did a leader ship and I helped with class. I went Home having Rice and beans in for dinner and that was my day. See you tomorrow peace out bro🐣!!! 

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8/20

Good afternoon Hope you had a good day. I'm practicing for a honors band. Getting all my requirements and everything is going smoothly. Hope everyone has a good day.

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Monday

Today was pretty standard, I went to school, got my homework done and then we went to the gym but ended up going back home to do our stuff instead. I got a music player and I've been using it and it works pretty well. I ran a mile in nine minutes, not my fastest, but it was good. I played capture the flag in P.E. and I scored a point but we lost in the end, it was still fun though. Anyway, I have some stuff I want to do, I'm not going to TKD today so I can do some church stuff, anyway, see you guys tomorrow!

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Beach

We're at the beach until tomorrow. I'm planning on practicing on the strand today. 

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Yesterday

Yesterday I went to the beach and I practiced poomsae's at the beach house in front of my cousins and my mom and I went for a bike ride on the beach in the evening.

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8/19/24 Curtis Journal

Monday- The routine is really helping, 2 miles, finish ALL exercises and then about a 20 minute stretch. I highly recommend Sarah Beth Yoga on youtube. We pop it on the TV in the living room and stretch.   Monday was a little busy at work, lots of things coming to a head trying to start prepping for the end of the quarter and end of the year, which is crazy that it's already almost September.   We went and helped with the 5:15 and took the 6 and 6:45, classes. Worked with some white belts, which is always fun, even my youngest is long past that age! I worked with a new Mentee between classes which was nice. It's interesting to me that each person really has their own struggles.     

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Tuesday

Henry and I went a bike ride on the beach yesterday evening, which was a great workout! 

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TRX Trial

Of course, I am still struggling with increasing my upper body strength. I really want to be capable of doing pull-ups one day and I understand it may take awhile. My plan is to incorporate some L-sit pull-ups with a TRX strap…that could possible help. We will see….

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another week

Helped with the kids class this afternoon before the black belt class. Class went fine then i went for a jog at the park. Did 3 miles tonight. 

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Day #38 - 8/19/2024

Ran 2 gentle miles today. Stretched and enjoyed me some calisthenics. Completed requirements early and got some homework done. Started working on my paper.

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8/19/24

Today I woke up and went to my facial this morning. I then spent most of the day doing a few things I needed to do. I then went to practice, which was fun to introduce Laia to the cross country team. I then came home, relaxed, and now I am here. 

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Another weird Cycle day

On the Cycle, it seems like there's always something.  Today it was trying to get my allergy shots.  I got out of the house a few minutes late but still with enough time to get there before they stopped for lunch.  Except the was a closure on the road outside the subdivision.  And my gas light came on because I didn't fill up on Friday after sparring.  And then the massive accident that I had to go around.  Somehow I still made it with a few minutes to spare. Then when I got back home I tried to get some more work done and after finally obtaining access to the code repository, it wouldn't compile.  We tried a lot of stuff but nothing would kick it loose.  And near the end of the day I was told to stop worrying about it because it might get built out onto one of...

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Heated

Hello everyone, I woke up for class today, I started part of my project assignment during class time and did some machinery stuff for the day. When I got back I read, did some chores and did my poomsaes and self-defenses and hapkidos and had my dinner, unfortunately I didn't run today, felt like I crashed after being in the heat for a period. I will run tomorrow though and assist with class.

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Need more hours in the day

Called my dad tonight and actually got him on the phone.  I was telling him about our black belt requirements and he responds with "sounds great if you're retired".  He isn't wrong, it's a lot of work to do every day for weeks on end.  I did kicks in the living room and was working on doing turning kicks. Mark told me the kicks looked really good.  Now if only they will let me test in my socks on carpet so I can look good on testing night.  

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8/19/24

I had a great day at school and my favorite part was learning about Cells in science class. This was really cool. I went to Taekwondo after school to help senior tiger class and meet with my mentor. I went running with my Dad and finished my exercises after Taekwondo. Today was a good day. 

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Ben Karki Day 38

Today, I woke up, got some requirements done, and went to school. After school, I attended a black belt class for my last weekday black belt class credit that was required. Of course, I will still try to attend all of them. Have a good night.

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8/19

First day of classes and busy with work already. Got home from school with my energy drained so I took a huge nap. I got to work out a little before realizing I had a English III assignment due tomorrow which I only half worked on. Luckily, I just submitted the assignment and will now resign myself to bed.

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8/19/24

Today I woke up and went to work. I was with the older group. We went to the park at Blythe Landing.  We got back and played games.  When I got home I walked my dog.  It was a pretty chill day because we had such a busy weekend.  

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08/19

Today was the first day of my math class. It was okay but a little bit fast paced. I headed to the dojang after a wonderful nap at home, stayed for a little longer for fun, and then went home again.

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Journal 38: busy day

Today was a busy day. First, I woke up to my sister's alarm instead of mine so I went back to sleep and then woke up to my alarm and ate breakfast, but Keleigh would no stop whining. After that I got to school and got to my homeroom. Then went to my a day class which is Mandarin class. Then went to my core 1 which is supposed to be Mrs. Patterson class but I went to Mrs. Vigles class because I didn't get a new schedule.

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lacrosse

Today is my lacrosse practice we worked on shooting and its my mom's birthday! The cake we had tonight was really good. Now it's really late so I have to go to bed. 

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8/19/24

I had to get up early today because I had a dentist appointment.  They had to numb my mouth.  I had to have a filling because of a deformed tooth,  we stopped at Chick-fil-A on the way home.  It was hard to eat because my mouth was numb. I had pizza for lunch.  After I ran 2 miles. When I was done I watched a Black Panther movie. I have open house at school tomorrow. 

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8/19/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. I hope everyone is doing well. Not a bad Monday. Work was a little pile on but all good. Will catch up. I am still a little behind requirements but will fix it this week. I am still working on essays but have studied a bunch for the written test. I need to work on creative. I have ideas but need to solidify it. Let’s go! Have a great week. Take care. 

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8/19

Today I woke up and went on a run then did my  requirements for taekwondo. Then I played with my dog and sister. Then I went to the pool then I went to teakwondo. Now I am done for the day.

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Journal

They woke up in the school and then IWent to taekwondo then I Took a class and then helped out with a class I’m home we had a little picnic we ate and now we’re watching a movie.

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Journal

Hi guys today I woke up ate breakfast went to school and then come to Taekwondo. I helped out with a class and I took a class I did some of my requirements there too. That was my day sort of see you later!

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blank

Today I went to the library after doing some requirements. I got two books one is called "Racc pack" and the other is called "Gamerville".

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8/19

Today I went to school as usual then went home and did my homework then I went to soccer after that I to do my requirements at home then had dinner have a good day.

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8/19/2024

I went to school 🏫 then I did some exercise ate some ice cream had dinner ate more ice cream went and took class and did the kicks and punch’s listened to some music read the 13 thing of a thingy book good night.😴 💤 

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Monday-8/19/24

Today, I woke up early to take a shower and get some chores done. I went to school today and played mat-ball. My team sold but I did okay. I got a ton of homework done and jotted down a bunch of notes for bio. I worked on an assignment for civics and some math prep. After school, I went to work and got a leadership credit and class assistance credit. Magnolia and the Sheehan’s attacked me for absolutely NO REASON. But, I destroyed them. It was a sad day because it was Matthew and Tigers last days before college. It was a sad departure but it’s been great learning from them and they will be back to visit. I got home for a night of dinner, chores, and homework. Goodnight everyone.

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Monday

today was pretty much the same, go to school, go to TKD get stuff done ya know the normal stuff. I learned today that I start drivers ed on the 26 of august so I'm really excited about that, anyway, I have to go now, I want to watch some tv before bed so goodnight and see you guys tomorrow!

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26th Journal Entry

Today i slept in (on accident) and went to school. School was cool and i got through it pretty easily. I went to after school and did class. This cycle is teaching me to be responsible (I've said this already in previous journal). I have to remember to journal and get my requirements done, help in classes and get my classes done. Okay i'm done now  

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LMP August 19

It's been a rough day. My head has been hurting non stop, I'm coughing, and I feel extremely exhausted. Getting through everything today was NOT an easy task.  On a happier note, I have a new mentee. Yay!!! It's only 730, I'm going to bed. Night all. 

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Day #37 - 8/18/2024

Cheers to another gifting day today at Mint Hill Park, as Master Scott awarded me another hand made staff, thank you Sir! We blessed it right away with staff forms 1 & 2. The helicopter fans were roaring heavily as the thicker bamboo cavities at the end of the staff eat up the air while practicing!

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Handball

Hello everyone, today I played some handball at P.E. and I think I did pretty good. So, what happened was we had a team that was called the Batman team and we did awesome. We were able to score lots of points and block lots of shots, and I scored as well, and we won! Then after school we did our exercises and then went to TKD, and I was able to get things checked off and I got leadership credit as well. I hope everyone had a good day, bye.

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Day #36 - 8/17/2024

Training day. Lots of fun today as we practiced Bocho dan self defenses. Apparently there’s more to falling and rolling than meets the eye. We practiced breaking the fall and rolling through the left side of the throw in set number 3 of the whole.

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normal sunday

so I got up and took my friend home then went to church. Then I went to dave and busters with declan for his birthday and got frozen yogurt. then i went to youth. it was fun because we played dodgeball. then i ran around my neighbor hood. 

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Peter's blog

today I went for a early jog to get the morning started. Then I had waffles and eggs for breakfast. After that I went to my fimriends house to play video games and board games. Now I'm at tkd to get my credits and stuff.

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Keys

I lost my keys at work today. So I had to walk home, but at least I got my miles in. Thankfully when I had a spare at home so my partner drove me back to my ke

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8/18/24 Curtis Journal

Sunday- Back on the running today, I felt extra slow and my calves were tight so took some time after to do some stretching. I've never stretched this much in my life, but I feel good. Did some shopping today, went to the Super G Mart, which is one of my wife's favorite activities, we like exploring different foods and new things. Sometime they are more successful than others. I don't think we got anything too exotic this time, just variation of things we know we like. Plus their veggies are a pretty good deal usually.  Got home and did some requirements and ran through Poomsae's and self defenses with Abigail. I need to buckle down and get some Essays finished up this week. Almost halfway!        

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Sunday funday 8/18

Since i was so tired from saturday i just slept normal hours at night and got up and did day stuff. Fixed our refrigerator, the, condenser fan motor starting making a high pitched squeal so I replaced that and put in a new water and air filter. Went grocery shopping with Levi. Woke up with some sort of head cold so the sudafed put me to sleep so i took a nap for a couple hours this afternoon. Woke up to the dog to the vet for a check up then came home and spent 3 hours mowing the lawn and repotting my Spruce for the cycle into a bigger pot. I got a bunch of ant bites on my right ankle so thats all swollen. Now i need to stay up tonight to get back on third shift schedule. 

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saturday 8/17

Saturday was a long day. Got off work at 7am then Levi and I went to sparring class at 9am. Was up the whole day due to hanging out with friends and our fantasy football draft. Was too exhausted to do any requirements. 

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8/18/24

Today I woke up and went to church. The pastor who spoke today, Pastor Taylor did an amazing job. Oh, also I guess I forgot to mention it, our foreign exchange student arrived yesterday. After church we went to Target with her to get a few things for her room. I then came home and chilled for a while before going out with my entire family to get ice cream. I then came home took a nap (that is why I am up so late) and then played some video games with Logan, Tiger, and Matthew. I then showered and now I am here. 

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Meet, Eat, Feet

This morning, we dragged ourselves out of bed and headed to the park for some practice.  Not a good place to roll or fall but we can't still all work together on self defenses.  We also did some weapons forms before everyone broke up.  Later we went to the gym and I managed to do an hour on the treadmill. I still don't feel quite right but I think I'm doing a lot better.  I really wonder if between trying to maintain my normal eating and recovering from being sick if I just haven't been getting enough calories to sustain myself on the Cycle.  I feel a lot more normal today but I've also been eating like a crazed maniac.  I think I'm slated to teach class tomorrow - or at least help out - depending on who else shows up.  Gonna be a lot of kicking this week so I'd...

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In the thick of it

Looking forward in the book for this week and a couple.od.weeks past that I realized that we are in high requirement time. It feels like I'm always borderline hungry regardless of what I eat, and Mark pretty much commented the same feelings for himself.  It's hard getting through everything we have to do sometimes if you literally run out of gas part way.  The irony is, I am not sure what to eat and I'm rarely craving anything in particular.  And water-soooooo much water.  We did get up and go train at the park today with other TKD friends.  It was weird teaching the self defenses I'm currently trying to learn and perfect to others.  I also got to demo how to do the wrist locks on first Dan special (thank you Master Cavazos).  Time to get ready for bed and do it all over again tomorrow.....

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08/18

Today I went to church in the morning, did my requirements at home. Spent my evening preparing for school tomorrow. 

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Ben Karki Day 36-37

On Saturday, I woke up and went to sparring class. Then, I assisted a junior tiger class. After the classes, I went home and finished my requirements, then I had to go to a party. On Sunday, I had no classes. I finished my requirements and only ran 1.15 miles in the evening because it started to rain. I also started my nutrition challenge of at least 2 fruits a day and at least 2 cups of milk a day. Have a good night.

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8/18

Today I got to do my requirements early and spend the evening preparing for classes tomorrow. Not sure if I have everything I need currently, but I will go check once more.

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