Candidate Journals

Overall, not a terrible Monday. Normal morning... and I actually got a few items on my work to-do list done, which does not always happen when start with reading email... so I decided to start on some tasks and do email later. Much more productive. I truly believe that people email to just email something... I would say on average only about 10% of emails I receive matter. I could probably say the same for the emails I send as well. It is a little crazy. Will people just pick up the phone and call me. It will truly save time and energy. I really did not make any specific New Years Resolution, but I think I might try and not send as many emails and communicate in other ways (phone or in-person). Anyway... kids got out of school early (Lincoln Charter) for the potential weather which was just rain. It is...

Good evening! I didn't do much today, besides getting confused over my math homework. I tried to do some of my work-out after each problem, but I had to stop because of dinner and I didn't want to upset my stomach. I have guitar tomorrow, which is usually enjoyable. Well, that's all I've got. Ciao! - Hannah

Today is the first full week of 2018! This is exciting because new year new you right? Make sure to follow through on your resolutions. Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

today I had to do this really big project and ti took me all night to complete. I hope I will get a good grade on it. how was your day???  

The best day ever, started with getting up and getting ready for school. Then I did some pushups and sit-ups. Then I had this bus ride witch was amazing, the best I have ever been on, and  so on and so forth. When I got to school my friend waited for me for once. Then we walked and talked about each others bus rides. One we got to class we hade to wait for three minutes because are homeroom teacher was not there yet. So we got a early start to are morning work. Later we switched to Language Arts class. It was same old same old except we read Treasure Inland with a partner and I was pared up with Sam one of my best friends. Soon after that we switched again to math. This is where the day really shined through. We started with passing out papers and two of the papers said partners on the top. The first paper...

     I was really disappointed when my American History teacher wasn't at school today. Mainly because the cat isn't there when she's not. But it was a good class. In art we got the choice to do wood working or knit. I chose to learn how to knit because I don't trust myself with the tools. In health we were reviewing the chest compressions for CPR. My health/PE teacher put on the "Staying Alive" song on because he said something like the beats of the music is when you do each compression. I couldn't take it seriously with the song at all. I also had to explain to the people at lunch that penguins actually do live in Australia, and that the Europeans used to send the English convicts to Australia. Sometimes I even surprise myself with the useless facts that I randomly remember.

In English I am watching this movie, "Big Fish," to learn the aspects of Magical Realism for a book we are going to be reading later on in the year. To me, this is the weirdest movie I probably have watched- no joke. Even though this movie is  very weird, there are some great quotes in the movie giving off a bigger message. Anyways, if you back track a few hours, I woke up early to do part of my requirements. Then I went to school and had a regular old Monday. I had a meeting at the end of school I had to attend, then I came home and did homework. I then did requirements. Speaking of requirements, the weather is heating back up so I can go outside and do running. Nothing crazy happened today, expect for the fact that I am writing this blog pretty early for me- but that is it. Hopefully...

I felt like the weekend went by so fast anyways, today was a tiring and stressful day. I had to wake up at 6 in the morning which was very hard for me since I slept in on Saturday and Sunday. I felt like it was a smart idea to get some of my requirements done in the morning  but I was to tired and didn’t budge so I decided I would do it when I came back from school. Today I had one test and a quiz which I was very stressed about and to know that I have 1 more test and 2 more quizzes I was just about done with school. Though, I ended up getting a good grade on my test&quiz that I had today. When I came back from school I had a bunch of homework for the week so I decided it would be smart...

So back to work after the weekend. I can't say I was excited when the alarm clock woke me up this morning but I couldn't ignore it either. Turned out to be a pretty good day at work and then I can finish it off with some Tae Kwon Do tonight. Let's hope Tuesday will be even better.

Yesterday for me was a slow, relaxing day due to the fact that I finished all my requirements throughout the morning. I tried not to put a lot of stress on me because it was Sunday but the idea of having school tomorrow is not helping. My second quarter in school is ending which means that I will receive all my grades back. I am very nervous and eager to see my grades for this quarter! 

Today started off very slow and a little later than normal. I actually slept in which is pretty rare in our house. It was good and bad. Good sleep, but that meant less time to get everything done. We got up and went to church. Good sermon - it was about giving ourselves to God. I truly believe we need to give back to our society and community. In our house, we try to give back as much as we can. My wife does it everyday as a nurse. It is something we instill into our children as well. There are so many without in our own country and even in our own community, that we have to help. It is great to see our children ask how we can help. After church, then Nate and I got right into exercises and our daily run. Good day. We really spent time...

When I woke up it was 7am. I only had 5 hours of sleep!! I woke up at the same time as Elijah (my friend). I got dressed and ready for the day. After that we went to play video games. Then we ate Dunkin Donuts and egg for breakfast. Then we played more video games until I had to get ready to go. Once I had to go we went home because our grandfather was there. We are lunch and then got ready to go to the movies to see the new Star Wars movie again. Then we went out to get chicken wings. After that we went home, had dessert, and went to bed.

I had to wake up at 10 this morning to go to church but since I slept at like 11 yesterday I was so tired so slept in a extra 30 minutes. I then went to church and came back at 1. When I came back I had a lot of free time so I decided to get some of my requirements done for the day. After I did some of my requirements, I studied for a test that I have tomorrow-unfortunately. Then we went down to a restaurant with my cousins to celebrate my parents anniversary. When we came back I had to write my journal-which I am doing write now, but then after this I have to go to sleep since I have school tomorrow. 

{As this is my first journal entry, I would like to wish everyone a happy new year.} Today wasn't very eventful. I mostly stayed home all day. Around 2 today, my family and I (minus my brother) went shopping, which was decently pleasant. I ended up getting two more sketchbooks, one to be used for my art class next semester. I also feel like I'm coming down with something because I've been feeling kind of nauseous with some headaches but other than that I've been pretty okay. Okay, that's all for now. Thank you and goodnight. - Hannah Dubiel

Today I went to my grandmas house. While there I saw my uncle and we went to a pizza inn. It was really fun and I enjoyed it. just like you enjoyed reading this (;

today we were at my grandmas house and then me and my sister got to each get a .25 pound bag of candy. it was a really fun day.:0

I started my day with some pushups and sit-ups. I played for thirty minutes then ate breakfast. After that, I played for another twenty-five minutes. Then got ready for Church (mass). It was great but they are not making gluten free communion any more. Then I ran and did my jump rope. Later, I ate Lunch and did some more pushups and sit-ups, pull-ups, and self-defense. Then, went to Basketball weekly camp, learn new stuff and had lots of fun. Came home and did more exercises. After that, I played then started watching The Carolina Panthers game. Now I am creating this daily Journal. In a minute my parents are going to reseal this Christmas tree that almost hits the celling. Then I will do more exercises and then get ready for bed.       

     This week was a really short week. It was too cold to go outside at school so we didn't get to go outside during agriculture. I found out that I run a lot better when its dark outside. I think that has something to do with the type of books that I read and me not wanting to end up like the people in my books. Its also fun to run in the dark. Im surprised that I haven't tripped once so far. All in all, it was a pretty good week.

Watching the Panthers vs. Saints games right now. If the Panthers loose this game, then they are for  sale. Who is going to be the next owner? Anyways, today was a excellent day. Woke up pretty early to do requirements. Then I went to uptown for a meeting and came back at 2. I then did requirements. After that, I had to finish up so homework and grasp a concept by Monday. After grasping the topic, I finished up requirments and started watching the Panthers game. Hopefully everyone had a great day!

2 degrees when I went to the gym this morning.  Lifted today since I am traveling this week and gym access uncertain.  Going back to gym in a few hours to work on forms.  Concerned travel will scuttle my training.

The day started off with sparring class and then black belt class. When I got home I took a little run just to loosen up a little bit. Both of the kids went to spend the night with friends. The wife and I enjoyed good steaks for dinner. A good way to spend our Saturday.

Yesterday was a great, tiring day as I took sparring in the morning . I got in almost 60 burpees (that I counted) in sparring. I also got a lot of kicks in during sparring too, which made my arms and legs pain for the rest of the day. In the afternoon, I took Black Belt class where we practiced all our solid belt poomsaes and self defense up to red belt and then at the end of class, I got in to practice my 2nd Dan self defense. I also learned my 2nd Dan specials which I still need to practice. Today is Sunday and I just can't wait to watch football!!

I’m so glad it’s Saturday! In the morning I went to Sparring class and then after that I went to my Bo Cho Dan black belt class and we reviewed poomsaes and self defenses. Since my brothers class is after my class I decided to just wait for his class to be done so that I can fit in a mentee session and do some of my requirements at Tae Kwon Do. When I got home I was pretty sore from going to Tae Kwon do, so I rested for a little bit. I then went to my cousins house and hung out there with my family&friends. I came back at around 11:00pm, so I am pretty exhausted and just want to jump in my cozy warm bed.

I am currently playing a card game, President, with my friends. I am currently out so I decided to write this blog before it got too late. Anyways, today was a hectic day. Went to sparring at 9 and came back at 1 after black belt class. I got most of my requirements done at TKD. Then I had music lessons at 2:30 and had to go Mass at 4:30. Now it brings me to current time, where we are hanging out with family friends. Hopefully everyone had a great day. 

Started my day at King Tiger (Lake Norman). I really enjoy the Saturday morning classes. Big class with many new faces. I got in some exercises. Then headed to Master Evins' school for Bo Cho Dan class, and got to practice some more. I felt like to did pretty well, but still need more practice. Spent the early afternoon continuing exercises with Nate, and then we went to Lowes to get some stuff. Came home, knocked a few items off my to-do list, and cooked dinner for the family. Steaks on the grill... I realize it is still very cold out... but I will work through it for steaks. Had dinner and met up with some good friends this evening. Great day, and looking forward to tomorrow.

Today I am going to my friend's house for a sleepover. Yay! After I went to sparring and BB, I went home and got ready to get picked up. Once I got ready they were already here. So I let them in and we left. On the way to their house we ate at a restaurant. I had a burger. After we ate lunch we went to their house and played video games for a long time. Then we ate dinner and watched some Youtube. Then at 2am we went to bed.

I got up and got reedy for class. In class I got half of what had to be don for today. After that I went and got Smoothie King. Then came home ran, jump roped, then played. Now I am righting this. Soon I will get reedy for bed.

5 degrees this AM.  Think I'll let it get up to 10 before heading to gym.  Looking forward to doing some form work today.  

Yesterday was a freezing day as I got a two-hour delay. I used that to finish off my requirements in the morning so I could relax in the evening. School wasn't that hard yesterday as I only got 1 test. I am so happy that school is finished for the week because my plans are to get all my requirements for the day and maybe even extra!! Can't wait to take class this morning!

Work was good today. We have a new team member who is British. Finally someone who understands that football is played with a round ball using your feet and the last letter in the alphabet is pronounced "ZED" not "ZEE". Well I am ending the day with a couple of episodes of iZombie.

Although this was a short week for me, it felt like a normal full week. I am thankful that it is Friday. Nate and I both have to keep up the momentum on the training, but I am looking forward to a little bit of down time. My wife and I are going out with some great friends Saturday night, so that should be fun. Not sure where yet, just it usually involves some adult beverages. I was in black belt class today when I realized how far I have come in Tae Kwon Do, and how much I have learned. We spent a portion of the class reviewing solid belts, and I did pretty well. It is amazing that I have worked through each of those belts over the years and had to learn more and more each time... much of it has retained in my both my mind and body. I...

Today it is Friday. Yay!!! I went to school after a crazy morning. After school I went home and did my daily requirements for BB. After doing that I ran. When I got back I drank some water and went to my friends house. I played with my friends for a few hours. Then I came home for dinner. After dinner I got on my pajamas and watched Supergirl with my family. Then I went to sleep.

Today was the last day of school this week. Nothing really happened today so I have nothing to report.

I don't know why we had to go to school today it cloud have snowed and in the morning we had to stand out there in the cold. that's just harsh. well I hope tomorrow is warmer 

It was 17 degrees outside! Like what?!?! We still had to go to school though. But it wasn't that bad, today we didn't do anything it was like a "relaxed" day at school. I had no homework since it was a Friday. So when I came home I got to fit in a lot of requirements for the day. I then went to my music class and came back at around 8:00. Then our cousins came over and we had dinner together. But then they eventually had to leave, sadly. But at least  the weekend finally came! 

Ever jump on a trampoline for along time, then jump normally without the trampoline? There is this really cool effect I felt, because after I jumped on a trampoline for a long time it felt as if I jumped with weights on regularly. It felt weird. Anyways, today was a normal day for me at school. I had one quiz I had to do, then the rest of day was just classwork. I woke up in the morning to do my requirements and was able to finish after I got home from school. Then I went out to Defy Gravity with friends and hung out for a hour. My body is still sore. It was fun though because we got to spend sometime with our friend who is leaving to NC State on Sunday. I didn’t really do anything else today. Hopefully everyone had a great day!

Got up this morning and got ready for school. Normal day at school. Came home and had a snack. Went for a run. Got ready for Black Belt Class. We worked on self-defense, poomsaes, and kicks for solid color belts. We also worked on Bo Cho Dan / Koreo. Went out for dinner at Jason's Deli, and then came home. It has been a long day and ready to go to bed.

Jet lag from a 16 hr time zone change is a killer.  Got back to a proper gym so feeling better.  Bomb cyclone and snow hampered today but looking forward to staff work tomorrow.  Looked at my calendar and there is a LOT of travel in my Q1.  Worried that I will not be able to train like I want.  

Yesterday was an amazing day as I got in credits for helping out the 6:45 family class. Then, I took Black Belt class in which we did poomsaes and the poomsae game which helped and corrected my poomsaes a lot. I also got in my first Mentor session with master Cavazos. Today I have a two-hour delay and I am very excited to get in some of my requirements before school.

Today was a very long day. Started with early morning exercises, got the kids out and off to school, and then started my work day. Now, my commute today was about 10 feet to our home office, so I cannot complain too much. No traffic today. Full day of work stuff... many emails, phone calls, and fire drills (typical day). Got what I wanted accomplished to do at work, so all in all -- good day. Then went to Novant Health Wellness center this afternoon to get my father setup with on a physical fitness program. He is a cancer survivor -- and is cancer free and recovering. However, we has lost a ton of weight and actually needs to gain weight -- but the good kind (muscle mass). This is the same program that we went through before all his treatments and surgeries to make sure he was strong enough to handle it. It is...

Today I woke up. I didn't wake up on my own, my father woke me up. I was supposed to do some requirements but I was so tired I went to my mother and father's bedroom and went back to sleep. Then I woke up and got ready to go to school. After what seemed like forever I finally went back home. I did my daily requirements and then went to TKD class. After class I went home and ate dinner. After dinner I went to sleep.

I was really confused when I saw salt on the local roads near me, when I was heading to Tae Kwon Do. I then looked on my phone and realized it is 16 degrees outside in the morning. 16 degrees! Anyways, today was a "chill" day at school. I had a meeting to attend in the morning, so I couldn't do my morning part of the requirements. I was able to finish all my requirements though, because I didn't have much homework. We played this poomsae game in Tae Kwon Do, which really tested you on how much you really knew the poomsaes. Every ones favorite was when we had to burpees when your group messed up. Anyhow, hopefully everyone had a great day today!

Today was my second day back from break. I saw my friends for the first time in weeks and I got to start gym. This week is been hard since I am used to going to bed at 10 P.M. and waking up at 1 P.M. it has been very tiring and fun to restart the cycle and get back into my habits.

today I went to black belt class and finished up all of my poomsaes and sit ups. it was a lot of fun because we got to do all of our stuff and after that we did a poomsae competition and it was so fun. thank you for reading and have a good day :)  

It was my second day back from winter break. It was freezing outside, it was like 20 degrees. I expected a two hour delay from school but nope that didn't happen. I didn't have much homework since it was a 3 day week and we didn't learn much so I got to fit in some of my requirements when I came home. I then went to Tae Kwon Do and took black belt class. One more day and the weekends here!

I hope everyone had a great Winter Break. I finished my winter break two days back with an extremely cold start. Yesterday, I finished all my requirements throughout the day. I managed to do a few push-ups and sit-ups during P.E, which really helped. Since it was a freezing yesterday, I couldn't go for my run but I went to class and got credits for leading and helping the class. I am hoping that the weather gets warmer so I can run outside soon.

I have been back to work for 2 days now. It is good to be back and I am looking forward to the challenges that I will be presented with this year. The kids went back to school today. I think the adults in the family were looking forward to the kids going back, the kids on the other hand would have liked the vacation to last longer. :-)

Today was the first day back to school. Most of my teachers took the work light, to ease into school. I didn't have much homework today, so I was able to get my requirements done. I woke earlier than usual as well to get some of my requirements done as well. Winter finally hit as well. It was literally below freezing when I went to school today. It was overall a non- stressful day for me. 

Today was my first day back to work since holiday break. Starting with "hump" day... not a bad way to start the week. Not real overwhelming as I work remotely when I am not traveling. I travel a fair amount for my job, so it is good not be away this week. I am trying very hard to keep my travel to a minimum during this testing cycle. Unfortunate for my team at work as I will be delegating more travel to them. :-)  Nate did another day of exercises and it is going pretty well. I believe my biggest challenge is with pull-ups. I bought a pull up bar for the house (one of those that hooks onto the door jam), and so Nate and I can practice. They are definitely going to be what I need work on the most in the coming weeks to improve. If anyone has...

Today was the first day back to school. Two of my friends are fighting and not hanging out. If I hang with one and not the other than I cannot win. I am struggling with what to do. Classes were normal. I got my recommendation letter from my PE teacher. Came home from school and went for a run with my dad. Had dinner and finished exercises. We also watched some TV. Now I am writing this journal. Going to head to bed soon. Tomorrow is another big Tae Kwon Do day.

So I guess this is my first post. Today I tried to go outside, but it was 21 degrees outside. They wouldn’t let anyone go outside. Earlier this year, they asked if I wanted to be in the video tour. I said yes, but I wasn’t in it at all.  

Yesterday was a tiring day for me as I started my first day of school from winter break. I finished all my requirements throughout the day. Even though it was really cold, I still managed to get a couple of miles in. Can't wait to get back into the class!!

Today I had a friend over. We played video for a while and then we ate lunch. We also played a trick on our neighbors. Then we played outside some more before she had to leave. After she left, my brother's friend came over to play. 

Getting back into the rhythm of school. Today was the last day of vacation for me. I did all my requirements today and spent some time to relax before school starts. I planned out how to complete the cycle today and what I have to do each day.  

Hi today is my first blog.I had a ton of fun during break but a made sure i did my requirements.

For me, January 1 lasted about 37 hours due to crossing the international date line on the way back from Australia.  Returned from 80 degrees at the beach to 14 degrees in New Jersey and a broken furnace.  Today was spent dealing with that (and jet lag). That's ok..... one small setback in a bigger picture.  But on a plus note, at least my diet clean up is on track.  Looking forward to the gym tomorrow!

today I brought my old phone to the apple store because it was broken. The new phone I got is pink and I love it a lot. this time I will be carful how many apps I have downloaded 

This is my first journal entry for this cycle. So far, today has been pretty relaxing. I didn't have to work early this morning, thank god. But, I do have to work at 3:15 today at King Tiger Lake Norman. All that I have been doing today is doing some of my requirements and getting some shopping done. I am having a bit of trouble figuring out how to enter my requirements online though. There is a tab on my profile that says "edit/view tracking" which brings me to everyone else's tracking. I just cannot seem to find a place where it says to edit mine. Hopefully I figure that problem out soon. well, I shall get back to doing some requirements before I have to go to work. Have a great rest of your days you all. 

    It's the last day of winter break. My sisters and I have been sick most of the break but I've been doing everything I need to. And since the science channel is doing a huge Mythbusters marathon, I've been watching that while doing the exercises. 

I hope everyone had a great start to the new year, "2018". I had a very relaxing day yesterday as I finished all my requirements early in the day. The rest of the day I was preparing for school tomorrow as my "Winter Break" was over. I just can't wait for "Spring Break"!!

Today it is a new year. We had a party last night. Today we sat around a lot and were lazy. I still did all of my planned requirements for the cycle though!

It feels really weird to be typing, or to be writing, 2018 now. Anyways, Happy New Year everyone! I had a blast to celebrate the end of the year with my family and friends. I went down to the beautiful Key West and enjoyed time with my family, but all good things come to an end- sadly. I really had to catch up on my sleep today, because of all the journeying. It felt really nice to be waking up in my warm, cozy bed today. It felt really refreshing! Luckily I have no school tomorrow, so I can get back to my normal routine. Still can't believe 2017 flew by: yes, I know it is kind of cliché, but it is the truth. Here comes 2018! Hope everyone had a blessed vacation and New Year! 

thank you that 2017 is finally over and now that 2018 is here . this was a fun day and i cleaned up all my christmas stuff. we did all of our exsrizes in just 30 mins. it was a lot of fun. 

Woke up this morning and had breakfast at King Tiger. Did not get a lot of sleep. My dad picked me up from the lock in. I came home and laid in bed. I was tired. Then I went down stairs and played some Legos. We also watched the USC game today. They won. We also went for our run today. It was cold. Then I hung out with my family tonight. It was fun. One more day of vacation.

On new years eve I went to a sick party with my best friends Allie and Lauren. Today I went to starbucks and had waffle house for breakfast it was a great start to a new year!

Today is the first day of 2018. We had a wonderful New Year's eve with great company and good food. We watched the Danish queen's New Year speech and followed it up with "Dinner for One"., before wishing my parents a happy New Year back in Denmark over video chat. Patrick stayed up with us until 1am but Erik went to sleep around 11pm. It was a good end to 2017.

It is a cold day... 21 degrees at 9:00am this morning. Picked up Nate at King Tiger Lock-In and he had an awesome time. Thank you King Tiger for hosting. He came home and crashed in bed. Busy morning already. Came home to a house of teenagers (daughter(s) friends). I also have two daughters (Kara and Lexi). Kara is 18 and home from college (University of South Carolina) and Lexi is 16 (Junior in high school -- Lincoln Charter). They both had friends over. My wife and I made breakfast for about 15 teenagers. They ate a bunch, but we had a bunch left over, so we packed it up and I took the left overs down to the Presbyterian/Novant Emergency Room (ER) where my wife works (off exit 23 on 77). We cleaned up from breakfast, saw the group of teenagers off, and started to get the house back in...

Happy New Year everyone. It was extremely cold yesterday. I did not go out for my daily run. I finished all my requirements for the day. Watched the Panthers game which we lost badly. I wish Cam and the offense could have played better. Schools for cabarrus open tomorrow and i am really looking forward to seeing my friends at school. Have tons of assignments and projects this week at school.

So long Australia.  It was quite fun but I am looking forward to getting back to a normal training regimen.  USA, I'll see you in about 24 hours.

I got up this morning and started thinking about what to do. Then I remembered I had the King Tiger New Years Lock In tonight. After that I did some things like working on my new Lego sets and then started making a S.W.A.T truck out of Legos as well. Then went for a run with my dad. Right after the run I got my five rounds of jump rope in. I came in watched some TV. Then I started making a Police station out of Legos. I have plans to have a garage, two prison sells, a weapons room, command center. Then on the roof, I will have a Helicopter Landing Pad and a big sodality dish. I am very excited about the Lock-In tonight. I now need to go do some additional exercises and start to get ready.      

I decided to take some time this morning and reflect back on my year. It has been pretty interesting year for me. I started a new job in April of 2017. It has been a challenge but something I wanted to do. It is really the dream job for me and I continue to be excited. I get to do something I love doing, even if it means I am away more than before. But my children are older, so I think the impact is less than when they were younger. I also make sure that when I am home, I dedicate time and attention to them. The same really applies to my wife and home life as well. When I am home, I work hard to pick up the slack and even do extra knowing that I will be away again soon and will not be there to help. My wife...

Hello Everyone! Yesterday was a great day. My mom and i went to the annual boot camp and it was really very tiring. My legs were dead by the time we came back home. I had done the 12 days of Christmas workout the day before and with the boot camp i was really tired. I came back and still finished all my requirements for the day. We watched some movies and then i went to bed.  My buddies Taylor and Bailey were in my group workout during the boot camp. My mom and Ms. Ursula were a team. Wish everyone a very happy new year!! Happy 2018 folks!!

This morning I got up and went to the King Tiger 2018 bootcamp. It was really challenging and a good reminder that I am probably a bit out of shape, I hope this cycle can help fix that. Later today we will have some friends over for dinner and just have a good time.

Yesterday was a great day as I got more requirements done than my usual day because my "gang" came over to practice with me on my poomsaes and self defense but we ended up doing the "12 days of Christmas" workout together, which made us all tired and very soar. I am going to the boot camp today and I am very nervous and soar from yesterday!!!

Sinus infection appears to be cleared up.  Looking forward to getting home.

Hope everyone had a great day yesterday. I finished all my requirements including my running. I practiced with my sister on her poomsaes and self defense up to red belt. Once I finished my poomsaes and self defense with my sister, I had fun with my family for the rest of the day. I can't wait for 2018! 

One word _ Azithromyacin (sp?). Great stuff.  Two days into 3 day treatment and sinus infection under control.  Went for a run on the beach.  Getting back at it.  I am very much looking forward to coming home and getting back into a training routine. Travel combined with family obligations really screws up training.

Hope everyone had a great day yesterday. Yesterday, I finished all my requirements with my sister. My entire "gang" came over, which included the Dulins (Bailey ,Taylor & Kamden), Brice & Greg .Then we played for about 3 hours together. I got a lot of physical requirements done yesterday with my best friends and my sister. Yesterday was the best!!

Today I went to my grandfather's house in Spartanburg. It was a hour drive there. Once we got there we hung out with them and opened our presents. We were going to see the new Star Wars movie for the second time but didn't because my nana wasn't feeling well.

Today we took a family trip to Spartanburg to see my wife's dad and his wife. We had planned to take my father-in-law go see The Last Jedi but unfortunately that didn't work out. Instead we went to the Beacon to satisfy a craving for a chili cheeseburger a-plenty. It has been more than 2 years since we went to the Beacon last and it will probably take 2 years before we go back. The Beacon just isn't what it used to be or maybe it is me who has changed. :-)

Good morning everyone!! Yesterday was a very good day. Me and my sister worked together on all our poomsaes and self defense up to red belt, which she is. She will be testing for her high red belt in the next testing and I am preparing me and her for the upcoming events. I finished all my requirements including my running, which I did 3 miles of. I tried running throughout the streets in my community and it was very hard due to the incline.

Today I ran my first mile for my black belt. My grandmother left today after staying here for a few days. I also hung out with my brother for a while and made a few videos so one of our neighbors can see what we have done while they have been gone. We finished a few Legos we got for Christmas. My favorite one is Kylo Ren's Command Shuttle. 

Greetings from Australia.  The plan was to get some really good training in while in Australia. Then the plan became "maintain".  I've barely done it.  Pretty much traveled every day here with family in tow and been fighting off a sinus infection.  Gave up fighting and hit the antibiotics today.  Been running and doing pushups, etc. on Bondi Beach a few mornings while in Sydney.  Looking forward to ramping up when I get back to the States on 1/1.    

I have the rest of the year off of work. That gives me some good time to spend with them family, and get started on my requirements. Getting back to running was a little tough and my legs are sore but in the end the running should be the easy part for me. Now it is time to get back to enjoying the rest of the afternoon with the family.

Started my day with 2 sets of push-ups and sit-ups before driving from Virginia Beach to work. I then did two more sets of each after work. I am ready to get back into full swing after a very busy restaurant month. 

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! Yesterday was a very relaxing day as I finished all my daily requirements and had extra time afterwards. I utilized it by doing one of my main essays! After that, I just enjoyed the rest of the day!

Today it was Christmas. I had my grandmother over. I got a lot of cool things. I had fun hanging out with my family.

Yesterday was a great day! I have got all my requirements done for the day including running, which I did three miles of! In the afternoon and evening, I watched a few football games including the Panthers vs. Buccaneers and the Cowboys vs. Seahawks as I got a few requirements done while I was watching the game. Merry Christmas everyone!!

Hi everyone, I'm taking the Spring 2018 cycle and I'm super excited to get it started. I took sparring and BB class this morning and a got few credits in. Sparring was really tough and now I am very soar and I am trying to recover! I went over my poomsaes and self defense in BB class.

Good week of training in this week.  Sent in essays.  Feeling good.  I will be on a plane to Australia this time next week.  Looking forward to training on a beach!  

Wow, Thanksgiving at home in Arkansas was great but the caloric intake caused havoc with my training.  I was able to get in three days of some exercise.  That was enough so that when I got back 2 days ago I was not completely starting from zero again.  My runs and workouts this week have not been great but I am bouncing back nicely. Today I finished my pre-history of Korea essay.  Yea!  I now have only one left to do.... an essay on going a day with earplugs and experiencing what deafness might be like.  I chose deafness because I am already going slightly deaf in one ear (my left) and need to experience what I may end up like in a few years.

Woke up tired today.  Yesterday's workout must have taken more out than I realized, which is not good because that was not a replica of the PE test.  Mind was also distracted with job stuff.  Went home, worked, went back to gym at lunch and did all my forms, stick and staff included.  going to bed now (8:50) to be sure to get up early tomorrow and get in a workout before work.  going to be a long week. On the plus side, I am on page 11 of my pre-history of Korea paper and just got started on the final section.  I should have it done soon, definitely before I go to Australia.

Good news.  I can log in via my work iPad without being blocked.  Still trudging along. Since changing my workout at the start of the last BB cycle I have increased my bench press by 50 lbs.  I do not think I have ever had that big of a gain.  I had to back off running a bit and no running on pavement due to fluid on the knee.  Taking a week off, a compression sleeve and pre-meds of NSAIDs before workouts have the knee back to normal size.  I ran 3 miles on the treadmill today at a 9 min mile pace and everything good so far.  I need to finish up my pre-history essay before I go to Australia in December so I only need to focus on physical stuff starting in Jan.  

New month, more training.  I've had to cut back a bit.  Injured fluid filled knee causing some issues but a brace and cutting back on running seems to be helping.  Just focusing on weights and pushups, pull ups, etc., for the time being.  Laid off TKD classes as well for 1.5 weeks but will go to a BB class tomorrow.  I also have 8 pages on my pre-history of Korea paper done!!

Still training.  This week was busy with travel and other diversions and fluid on my knee so I took it a bit easier.  Ellipitical instead of running, skipped TKD classes, but still got in my physical stuff. Possible changes at work are a bit distracting. Looking forward to getting re-focused on Monday.

Today, I decided to make grilled cheese with Anthony. We cannot cook. The bread was black and hard, the cheese wasn't even melted. College is gonna suck

My work computer blocking me from this site is getting to be a pain...   Training goes on.  TKD class last night.  Lifted this morning and went up a tad in weight on all exercises.  I know I repeat this but I am still surprised at how switching my workout to include more pushups, sit-ups and pull ups and spacing out my lifts to 1 or 2 times a week has improved my strength.   Work is kinda slow at the moment which is nice because it gives me a little extra free time that I am trying to put to good use for my essays.  I pretty much have them done.  The pre-history one is the most difficult.  Typically writing is fairly easy for me.  This essay is difficult to push through for some reason.  I think it is because there is a lot of divergent opinions on the subject...

I am glad I have extra time to train and prepare. Typically I run on a treadmill to go easy on my knees and feet but at testing I'll be on the road.  Running on the treadmill is easier so I run outside every now and then.  Today the goal was to run for 50 min straight.  I paced myself so I was likely running less than a 10 min mile.  But I did run for 50 min and boy can I tell it.  Quads and feet are already sore.   Keep on pushing... a little each day. I also added about 4/3 of a page to my pre-history of Korea paper!

King Tiger Black Belt is now blocked on my work computer!  That's gonna make entries next spring when I am traveling a lot a bit more difficult.  Treated myself to a late morning and went to the gym at lunch.  It is amazing how physical performance changes during the day.  Running at 10 am vs 6 am equates to at least 30 seconds to a minute improvement in time.  Today I went 1.5 miles at an 8:21 min/mile pace.  I think that is a personal best.  The only downside is that improvements in running take away from the burpees.  Only managed 17 today.  I have gotten in as many as 30 in a row. Gotta work on those some more. Keeping on keeping on.

Hope all the sophomores and juniors did well on their PSAT today! I didn't have to go to school today but I went to pick up some friends and we all hung out. Went to grab food, the mall, then we went thrifting. Its been a long day, now I have to work on my applications.