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!

The brighter side

Got off work later than I expected, Didn’t even really have lunch. Three patients with a bunch of drain output, two patients at electrolyte problems, two patients and pain, an admission, and only one patient who really needed nothing from me. The honestly, they were all really nice/enjoyable patients. I’ll take them again tonight hopefully the interventions I did last night, and then during the day will make for a better night. So I went to bed later than I usually do, and I woke up later than I usually do. I just woke up, I just ate and I’m bout to go back to work about 6:30pm (it 5pm currently). I was about to tell myself that I can’t do anything for the cycle today, but honestly, I have an hour. So I’m gonna make the best of what I got.

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8/14 Curtis Journal

Wednesday- Got up and did 2 miles, it's getting easier, got about half of my requirements done before work. I've added about 20 minutes of stretching after my run, and it's helped my hips not hurt so much, but it does add a lot of time to my morning, I may need to get up earlier.  Abigail and I went to the 5:15 class to help out, I think teaching Poomsaes may be the best thing for me, as it really challenges how well I know each move and stance. recognizing someone elses mistakes are harder than recognizing my own.  We took the 6 and 6:45 classes, and made it home. I need to get into gear on some more of my essays this week.

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Journal - Day 29

Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was a long day. I thought I wrote my journal yesterday, but I guess it didn’t go through. I am currently waiting for my bus outside. The requirements seem to be getting easier day by day. See you guys at sparring later today! Have a wonderful day!

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Peter's blog

today I'm going to go run, then I'm going to go to my friends house to play games.then I'm going to sparring to class then ima going to go home and play with my sibling.

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Day #33 - 8/14/2024

Well, today was that special day. Training day, but Master Buckhart opened a gate by gifting me a special handmade staff. As if to say for my sojourn, determination, and hard work so far. Thank you Sir! Then Grandmaster Evins gave me a few free training days credit for attending the knife seminar, my colleagues gave me tips about choppa events during grading, and finally Master Kavaso gave me a walkthrough my advanced double staff forms. Phew! How grateful am I!

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8/14/24

Today I woke up and went to help out with summer camp. I was group 3 and we went to the park today. We went to Enzo and ate snacks and the went back to king tiger where we played big mat games til the end of the day. I came home did some kicks and running.  Off to bed.  

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8/14/24

I woke up because I set an alarm for 8, but I went back to sleep. Not too long into the day I had to go to the dentist.  It took a while to get there. Everything was good and came home. I was hungry so we stopped to eat lunch. I went to king tiger later and stayed for 2 classes.  I came home and went jogging with my bro. That’s it. GN. 

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8/14/24

Today was a very long and productive day. I realized this morning I didn't post my journal last night, which sucked because I had the whole thing all written out. Today I woke up, went to practice, and then came home and did some school work. I then did a few requirements before heading to work. I finished my day by going and hanging out with my church bible study group. We ended up jumping in the lake and just hung out for a few hours. Now I am here. 

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rhythm forming

Second day sucessfully jogging in the morning before bed. I keep getting hobbled by something every time so far either muscle cramps or indigestion or sore feet. I think i'll stretch more bore i take off and see if that helps. After my jog i do jump rope and push ups. Today was black blet class that i was 2 min late. I hit all 3 stop lights on the way to class right as they all turned red each time so i had to sit the whole light 3 times! that wasted nearly 10min. Oh, well sometimes its fun to be at the back of the class. :-) 

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Today was an extremely weird day.  I spent most of the workday waiting for other people to pin things down so I could get to my part of the work.  Every step forward felt like two steps back and if I had known how long it was going to be, I'd have gotten far more requirements done during the day.  Instead I spent a lot of time trying to keep up with what wasn't going on and sneaking in requirements when I felt like I did have time. After work was over, it was time to wake up Samuel who was home sick and head out the door for Black Belt class.  We had two more new people from Black Belt USA and spent most of the class on kicks.  I'm probably not supposed to say this but practicing the kicks from the Black Belt forms was actually a lot of...

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Screwy tire

This morning I was (un) pleasantly surprised to discover that the tire pressure light on my dash was on and my car was driving funny.  So I stopped and put sir in the tire, went to work, and decided to see how things were after.  Sure enough, leaving work and driving across the street to the dojang (yes I work across the street from the dojang) the tire pressure light is on again, staring at me unblinkingly from the void.  So-more air so I can get home, had Mark follow behind just in case, and called AAA while I made dinner.  Samuel got to watch the guy change the tire, remarking "that's so cool!".  I forgot he doesn't see that a lot.  My dad was a mechanic and a machinist before retiring, so I saw him working on cars all the time.  I'm glad Samuel got a cool experience for tonight. ...

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8/14

My day started with school, where I attended classes and did my work. After school I spent time staring at a bunny before it was taken, and ended my day going to Taekwondo. 

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08/14

I started my day as usual, woke up, went to school, all that good stuff. I came home ate some food and then I went to PetCo with my brother to get kitten milk for the bunny we found yesterday. My brother took the bunny and now they are taking care of it. I went to the dojang early to help out with class and take black belt class after all of that. In the evening, I had to do schoolwork, which is never fun.

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Hair salon twists

In the morning, I got my hair retwisted since it was growing fast over the summer. It does look a little different, though it is much smaller and denser than how it was previously. As I arrived home, I did my requirements, had sandwiches for dinner and slept because tomorrow I have another morning class to go to and I don't want to be drowsy when I wake up. Goodnight.

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Ben Karki Day 33

Today, I woke up early to finish my requirements before school. Today was my second day, so thankfully there was not much work. After school, I assisted a junior class and attended my black belt class, in which I led the warmups. After class, I got a mentor session in. Then, I ran for 2 miles, ate dinner, and went to bed. Have a good night.

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I Feel Good

My day was not too much different from other days. However, I felt pretty upbeat instead of fatigued which is great for a change. I did my requirements, met with mentee and attended black belt class. It was nice to see people from Black Belt USA join King Tiger. We went over perfecting particular kicks and extension in Poomsaes Koryo, Pal and Keumgang. It was weird leaving the dojang with daylight😂. Nighty-night!!

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8/14/24

Woke up today to go for a run and requirements then headed to school. Played some football and basketball, took a quiz, and did some worksheets. I then had work and got a class assistance credit and a leadership credit. Went home for dinner and chores. Goodnight. 

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Journal 33: cramp day

Today on my run I got so many cramps. Today when I woke up I started some of my requirements and then went to the hub bus to take me to school. Instead of all my classes I only had 2. I think my class schedule is fixed now.

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First Day of School

When I woke up it was the first day of school and I was so excited.  My mom made us take pictures and then we went to school.  I had art and recess.  When I came home I went to Taekwondo and did a mentor session.  When I got home my sister and dad were playing basketball, I changed and played with them.  Then I worked on my hockey shots.  It was a great day.  

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Day Before School

Today I woke up and I knew that I had a busy day. So first I went to the gym and hit a leg day, then I went home from that and had to mow one of my neighbors yard which was a pretty big mess because it hadn't been mowed in weeks, after that we had to go to my open house to see my teachers and set up my locker. I got to see all of my friends though which was nice. I start school tomorrow and I'm not all that excited. After that me and my dad went to Habaci Pit and got some food there and then went to work. So it was a very fun last summer day.

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8/14

Today I woke up and ran 2 miles and then did my requirements for teakwondo. Then I did my chores and played with my dog. Then i went to the pool for a while. Then I went to teakwondo and did two classes and I felt really good on my specials today instructor Asa was attacking me. Then I want back home and watch a movie Now I am done for the day. Good night!!!!!!

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Journal 22 - wonderful Wednesday

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

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8/14

Today I went to school as usual then after school I went home for a little bit then I went to soccer and went back home to do my requirements goodbye.

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Another really good day

Started out with my run, like normal, but left the dogs home so I could run without stopping. Busy work day, I'm actually still working because I'm trying to figure something out, but I've been taking work breaks and doing my requirements. Dylan and I laugh so hard sometimes over silly things when we're practicing together. It makes the time fly by. Time for bed because tomorrow is going to be a crazy busy day. 

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Journal

Hi guys today I woke up my stomach hurting like it did yesterday. I went to school but it got worse by the time after school I went to taekwondo I helped out and did warm-ups then I came home and did some of my requirements. Then I went to the store after taekwondo and we got spaghetti and spaghetti sauce for tomorrow we had chicken and rice today for dinner and then here I am doing my journal! see y’all tomorrow peace out✌️🧒🏽

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8/14/24

My school day went great today. Both of my teachers are really nice. I went to Taekwondo to help out in Jr Tiger class and help my mentee. I worked with my mentor today with stick training. Today was a good day! 

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Book Project

Hello, today I woke up and had my favorite breakfast and it was so good. Then I went to school and did all this stuff, but in ELA we read a story about this really sassy girl who thought she was the best. But it turns out her brother is better when he is disabled. When school ended we went to the gym to do all of our stuff. Then we got home had a quick snack and went to TKD. I got stuff checked off and it was fun, then when we got home I noticed I had not started my book project so I started working on that. Surprisingly I finished it, I hope everyone had a good day today, bye.

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Journal

I woke up and I got ready for school. when I got to school I got to a  sheet just to aware you I’m in third grade after school. I went to  nights kids it was not fun  . It was not fun there today and I had to go to taekwondo. I like it then I had to go to the grocery store after that I came home and now my dad making dinner Peace ✌🏼 

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Dobo

So today I went to school and did everything I was supposed to for the first time in like four grades. Today I had band first thing in the morning again, but I had it for 90 minutes so that was fun. In Spanish class, I was sitting in the corner and kids were complaining that it was too hot in the room and the air conditioner was right behind me so my back was freezing the whole 90 minutes of Spanish. I also teamed up with  a sophomore named Jaeger (pronounced Yay-ger) we did a bunch of Spanish stuff and we are working on a project and we chose to do a crab as our thing so he named him Fred. When I got out of school, me and Jack went to the gym and did our requirements and then we went home. After we got home and changed for...

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LMP August 14

Hoping to catch my mentee still at summer camp so we can have a session.  Hoping also to assist in a class before going to blackbelt at 6:35.  Still in trainings for school, trying to set up my room , and get all my cycle stuff in too. 

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8/14

Good afternoon, I just got done with requirements for the day, it's getting hard to do them with me not getting out of school until 4. Have a good day.

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8/14/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. I hope everyone is doing well. It has been a good week, but a little crazy. I am looking forward to sparring tomorrow. I am a little behind on requirements but will catch up. Should be a slower weekend so will have a little time to catch up if needed. Time is ticking. Take care. 

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8/13 Curtis Journal

Got up and did 2 miles. hit a record time on the first mile. It's nice to see improvement. I need to get a 3 mile day in later this week. I had to go into the office today and managed to snag a conference room and finish my exercise requirements at lunch.  In the evening Abigail and I did our poomsaes and self defense. I'm not sure how i would do this without her pushing me and helping me everyday. It must be harder for those people doing it alone.  I want to make a list of everything I need to know so i make sure I'm not missing something. We keep learning more and I'm worried I'm going to miss something!  

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Improved endurance

I can tell my endurance has increased. I went skating to tonight and I did an advance trail route (long distances with traffic and hills). I’ve done the route before, but I was up in the front keeping a good pace. Maybe next year I’ll do the marathon skate in New York. Sam’s club messed up are delivery and gaves us a free pickup order for the items, but we did find them at one of the neighboring apartments buildings. So we got double of of non perishables home supplies. Going to go to the gym and end the night/morning with requirements before bed.

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Double Day Drag

Mondays to Tuesdays are a tough transition for me because I work every Monday night during the cycle and then I begin the TKD days. I assisted with Junior Tigers x 2, and the Senior Tigers class. Then, I have my TKD class and PMA. Requirements are more difficult to do on these two days as well. Always look forward to sleep Tuesday night. Good night 💤…

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Day #32 - 8/13/2024

Climbing. Ran a quick mile and went ballistic on today’s requirements.

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Hair redone

I woke up today starting my schoolwork as early as possible before heading to. At class assistance, I did two mentorships switching between two people for 2nd Dan specials. Once I got home, I practiced more of what I was mentored on in class. Tomorrow I'm getting my hair redone and it's gonna look slightly different than before. I'm thinking of either small or medium twists and see where that goes.

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new normal

Starting my jogging catch up this morning. 2.03 miles before bed. Leg was cramping a bit so i couldn't get a super good time but i'm doing it. Had a mentee session with Mr. Woods and regular class tonight. Good times. Also did push ups and jump rope. I can already tell just a few weeks in that my cardio is better. I'm not a marathon runner yet but i feel like i can recover faster and better after getting winded. 

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Chugging along

Today was a get up earlier than normal day, which if you've been reading about kids returning to school you already know about.  School car line gets better, but not for about a week, so you got to just hang in there. I tried to call my dad today but he didn't answer.  That's not unusual though, since it seems at least one of my nephews or nieces has stolen his phone and run the battery down.  He usually calls back at some point. I spoke with one of my sisters earlier, and she sounded not at all like her usual perky self due to still being numb from having dental work done.  Apparently her dentist was training a new person and was telling the new person that my sister is a great patient to work on, learn on, is laid back and " she knows the drill".  I stopped her...

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Bed, Ahead, Red

This has been a long day.  Gabe and Samuel had to get up earlier than normal, even for a school day, so I didn't sleep as well as I would have liked.  But I got up and got ready for work and spent time working and time working on requirements.  I didn't get them all done by time she was ready so I did a bunch with her and managed to get over five for the day on all the physical items.  I don't know if I'll need to bank that for an emergency or if it just means I might finish those items early if I can bank more.  Either way, I've got them if I need them. Went back to the dojang tonight for class since Gabe had to teach so I took over warmups and then sweated up and down the mat for red stripe week.  As far...

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First day of school

Today was my first day of school which was okay. Then tonight we went to class and I did a mentee session.

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Tuesday

My car broke down a couple days ago and we finally were able to buy a new one today which was good but it was a very stressful day. We managed to get to class this evening and I did warm-ups.

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08/13

School was the same as ever today. I got home, did requirements, and finished my homework. I found a baby rabbit in the lawn today, it wasn’t moving and the mother was not in sight. 

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8/13

Woke up and got to school early at 7:00 am today and had a nice orientation. Got home near 2:00 and took a huge nap before heading out to piano class and finishing the day with dinner and a work out.

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Ben Karki Day 31-32

On Monday, I finished my requirements in the morning. Then, I assisted a senior tiger class and attended my black belt class. Tuesday was my first day of school. I had to wake up very early to get my requirements done. After school, I assisted a senior tiger class and finished my Taekwondo application to life essay. Have a good night.

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8/13

today I woke up and did a run. Then I did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I went to therapy and when i got home I saw my sisters friend and she SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE! But then i caught her hand! Then they begged me to play with then so I gave in and played with them for a while. Then I played Pokémon on my  Nintendo. Now I am done for the day. Good night!!!

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8/13/2024

I woke up early and got to my new school then I just chilled for the rest of the day because I had made up a lot for school then ate dinner. I went to band practice then called my friend and decided to go to bed early. Good night.

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8/13

Today I woke up went to school after that I went home I went to tae kwon do then I went over to my mentees house to do a mentor session then did my requirements have a good day.

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Tuesday-8/13/24

Today, I woke up early to go for a two mile run. I went to school where I took lot of notes, played games, and had an assessment. When I got home I did some chores. Goodnight everyone. 

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8/13/24

Today was my first day back to school and I really enjoyed it. I was able to see all of my friends again. After school I went to Taekwondo to help out Sr Tigers. I then went to Belmont king Tiger for high belt class. Me and my Dad went running and finished my exercises at park. Today was a great day. 

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21st Journal Entry

Today i went to my first day back to school. It went well over all. I got lost during one of the transitions but i found my way in the end. Day 3 of my nutrition challenge and its proving to be a little challenging. Today i learned that ill be dressing out for gym class. im in 6th grade yay. Okay, i am done now

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Journal

Hi guys today when I went to school at recess I played basketball with my friends I accidentally got elbowed in the face but let’s not talk about that too much. After recess I played with my friend Parker we did a lot of running. Then we went to taekwondo I did my jump rope being there I love. Jump roping now! When we got home I did my requirements which I literally just did two seconds ago and for dinner I’m having mac & cheese and fish yummy Yum!!! See y’all tomorrow peace out y’all!

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Journal

Today I woke up and then I went to school then I get all the stuff at night kids  then I came to class and I helped out then I took the next class came home and now I’m doing my requirements see you later guys peace ✌️ 

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LMP August 13

Today more school training, but was able to work in my room too. In between my trainings,  I managed to get in my requirements...and get a quick walk in too.  Going to try and meet up eith my mentee tomorrow.  It's hard to meet when I'm not at camp.   

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Journal 32: first day of school

Today was the first day of school. At first, I was able to sleep in for an extra hour. And then my mom had to drive me to hickory ridge so I could catch a bus to go to roberta road. It was an exhausting day. When I walked in I was greeted with a really big building. When I got home, it was crunch time to get my requirements. I am checking out something new tonight, called trail life.

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Orientation

Today was my class orientation for school.  I was so excited.  When I got there a teacher was going to talk to us for an hour to tell us about the school year.  I sat with all of my buddies at a table.  After that I went to see my classrooms and find my locker.  For now I'm sitting with all of my buddies in class.  I can't wait for the school year!

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No Pain No Gain

Today we went back to the Chiropractor. I know it probably doesn't seem that bad at first, but my neck, upper back, bicep, knee, calf, ankle and foot were all in pain beforehand. My neck still hurts, and he was saying it wouldn't hurt but... Anyway, I had school again today, it was kind of tough getting into a schedule again but I seemed to have managed because I made it to all of my classes on time. I have P.E. last block so I didn't need to change out of my P.E. clothes and that was great. Later today I'm going over to our church and were going to play games there. The one that I'm looking forward to the most is one called (don't take it the wrong way) Secret Hitler. It's kind of like a mystery murder game and there are ( again don't take this the wrong...

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School

Today I got up out of bed and ate, when I went to school I saw my friends and did all the stuff and went to my classes. After school I went on my walk and now I am gonna do my exercises then go to my church activity.

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8/12 Journal Curtis

Monday,  Today was a good productive day all Around. Got up and went for a run, only a mile and I'll need to add a few to get to 10 this week. Did some stretching after and then my physical requirements.  5 Minutes is a lot, I've been able to do about 3 minutes of each in 1 minute increments, and then I feel like I'm not getting much out of it as I can't do many reps in minutes 4 and 5. So I've taken to finishing my requirements around lunch, which is fine if I'm working from home, but I need to figure it out for the day I'm in the office.  Today was the first day I've been able to go early and catch the 5:15 class to help with, It was nice and I'm hoping I can keep doing that.   

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Journal - Day 28

Good morning, everyone! I forgot to log yesterday and the day before due to quite a busy schedule. Yesterday was a nice day. It was my brothers birthday yesterday and we took 2nd and higher class together. Today is my first day of high school and I am currently waiting on my bus to arrive. Have a wonderful day!

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Gotta Journal More

Because of my sleep cycles, I keep forgetting to journal. I told myself to journal before I went to work last night, Now I’m at work during my lunch break doing requirements and journaling because I know I’ll forget to do it last night. I guess it’s cause it feels like I didn’t do much. I woke up 4pm, took care of my animals, cleaned up a bit and ate. Then I went to work at 6pm. But then I have to remember that I was actually up until I went to bed at 8ams. Before bed I went for a run. I did double my requirements to make up for not doing any Sunday. Anyways I need to remember to journal more. Every day counts.

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Little Insane

This week, I am beginning an AI program...just taking some introductory courses. I contemplated whether I should do that or not during the spring because I knew this BBC was approaching but I want to be done by the end of next year. I guess I will see how it goes....

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8/12

Today was a little more routine. Helped with the 8+ and took the advanced. The new class times are weird but I know they will be more natural to me as the cycle goes on.

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Day #31 - 8/12/2024

Climbing back the sage path now carefully and gradually. Ran 3 miles today and practiced self defense. Spent some time teaching Adeola some moves, as he is now starting to enjoy my Taekwondo sessions.

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No sleep day

Working 3rd shift i sometimes have to stay up all day despite being up the night before due to family obligations etc... Today was one of those days so i couldn't get to class this evening or do any requirements and was too sleepy to do much during the day. I did get to sleep at 5pm though and got up at 10:50 to log into work. But tomorrow morning i'm starting my catch up for jogging since the school year is starting. Min. 2 miles in the morning before bed. Hopefully i can keep it up. 

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8/12/24

Today I was still pretty tired from camp. I guess I didn’t get much sleep while I was gone.  Last week I was a Seabase scout camp and I got to learn to drive a sail boat in the FL keys.   We went snorkeling and fishing.  Hopefully tomorrow I will not be so tired and will be able to get caught up on my requirements I could not do while I was gone.   

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8/12/24

I woke up at 8:00 this morning,   After breakfast I broke down a bunch of boxes we had in the garage. Then I took them to the recycle center with my dad. On the way back we ate at Moe’s. I then did my requirements before class.  Not that big of a day.  

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Twas the night before school starts...

And all through the house, The black belts were practicing with nary a grouse The stockings were discarded as they practiced feet bare, In hopes that soon new belts they would wear. Kicking and punching, requirements working the core Til they didn't think they could take  anymore Pal chang, chil chang, and on to six more Double practice on Hapkido one, two, three, four Time for bed, it's late, turn out the light! Practice well black belt family, and to all a good night.

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8/12

Orientation for schools starts tomorrow so I got to wake up early once more. Going to explore the campus and learn the syllabus, surely I won't doze off. Didn't have much to do today as it went by boringly.  

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Monday-8/12/24

Today I woke up early to go on a run. Then I got ready for school and had breakfest. Today at school, I played basketball, studied for a quiz, and took lots of notes. After school, I had work and got a leadership credit, class assistance credit, mentor session, mentee session, and a weekday black belt class. Tonight, I had dinner, did my homework, and did my chores. Goodnight everyone. 

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Start of Semester

This Monday, I woke up early to go to my class at campus, I moved around a lot as I was getting a feel for how things went again like the syllabus procedures, EVA's and everything else. As it ended I went home to rest before doing the necessities for the day. I also starting looking through my classes online and seeing everything that was shown.

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08/12

Monday means school and school means homework. Today was a sleepy day for me, school went by very slowly and I almost fell asleep in physics. I went to the dojang in the evening, got my credits, hung for a little watching the next class, and went home.

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8/12/24

I went running this morning with my Dad and came home and worked on my exercises. He helped me with my self-defense, and I worked on my pomsaes. I went to my school to meet my teacher for open house. I'm ready for school tomorrow. I will keep working hard on my black belt cycle. 

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8/12/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. I hope you all had a good Monday. Great day today. Work was not too bad. Then onto class and instructing. I really like working with the kids. I got a red belt today that just wanted to learn and was working hard on his poomsae. It was great to see kids learning and pushing themselves. It is always a pleasure to help out. Take care. 

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Journal 31: last day of summer

Today is the last day of summer and I got middle school tomorrow. And today was a very busy day today because we went clothes shopping then went home picked up a friend of mine and hung out then went to taekwondo. Looks like I missed number my journals, I had to go back and edit the journal numbers. Glad I caught this.

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Sweat, Set, Fret

Still not feeling well but I think today was better than the last two.  At least, I hope so.  The Cycle is no time to be out sick.  I'm OK on Leadership 1 - it's leading warmups and whatnot that I'm worried about.  And, of course, mentoring and Black Belt classes, etc.  I think I'll be good, though, since I think I'm on the mend.  It's just extra hot and sweaty doing all this work while I'm fighting this cold. I got most of my requirements done in between work and dinner.  I even did an extra round of jump rope (on accident).  I tried doing all the non-weapons forms to see if I could get them done within 15 minutes and just barely squeezed them all in.  I think the dog was very confused by it, though. Since Gabe was teaching class tonight, I started dinner but forgot she had...

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8/12/2024

I woke up and then had a doctors appointment after that I did my exercise had lunch watched some Yt then finished my exercise then had dinner then helped with class went and ice cream with my dad then called my friend. Good night.

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Monday fun Day

Today I got up and ran with my dad for the first time this cycle because he was having some calf issues and couldn't really run for a while, but was finally able to go which was a treat. After that we happened to go to the gym at Crossfit Harrisburg. We did some arms and back, after that my arms where cooked but it felt good. After I chilled out for a while and went to work which was great and we even had our first PMA class that today so over all a wonderful day.

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8/12

Today I woke up early to get to the bus to go to school, after school I went home did some of my requirements then had to get to soccer practice after that I did the rest of my requirements.

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20th Journal Entry

Today, i did woke up and had chikifila. then i did my physical requirements. I went to PMAA then went to do some errands. I'm going to school tomorrow and it will be my first day back. I hope it will be a good day. Okay i'm done now.

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8/12

Today I woke up  ran only one mile because I hurt my knee but I am fine now! After a will I did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I did my chores and played with my dog. Then I played restaurant with my sister and her friend witch was bit annoying. I was the cook! Then I hung outside for a bit then went to teakwondo and did three classes. And now I am done for the day! GOOD NIGHT 

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Really good day

Today was a great day. Got an early start, as usual, work was productive, went to the gym at lunch, helped out in a class, and had a mentoring session. Came home and had a Korean inspired dinner, with gochugaru seasoned pork chops, and Dylan's famous gochugaru pickles. Finished off the evening with a long bike ride. Heading to bed and I won't be getting up and eating ice cream in the middle of the night, in case you were wondering.

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8/13

Nothing too interesting happened today, I just did a couple more bike rides and I also made a beef brisket

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August 12th

Tomorrow, will be a day of shame... "school starts..."  as you guys know. this will put even more weight on your back then what you have. so continue on with your requirements.

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Journal 21 - marvelous Monday

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

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Monday

Today was pretty busy, I woke up at like 6:00 am and got ready for school. After that I actually did the action of going to school, it was fun, I got some of my service hours that I need to graduate from high school. Despues de Banda, yo voy a mi clases, y completo mi tarea. When school ended, me and Jack went to the Rec-center and did our exercises and we ran two miles, I did 22 pull ups so I'm proud of myself. After that we went home for 30 minutes, ate pizza and went back to TKD. I didn't help with class, but I did get to do poomsaes with other black belts. When I got home, I ate dinner and did my Korean study session and now I'm journaling. Me Jack and my dad are going to watch Stranger Things now, bye!

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Slap That Star

Hello everyone, today I woke up and went to school, I had a good time at school and saw my friends and did my classes. After school I went straight to the gym and did my exercises. Then we went home and I ate a slice of pizza then went to TKD and I was able to help with one class. I also got punches and kicks and talked about batman with Asa. But the best part was when it was class, Me and Instructor Caleb and Instructor Shrei played a gameshow called Slap That Star and that was fun, first to 5 points wins and gets a monkey sticker. I had a good time and I am sad it is over bye.

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doctors

Today I went to camp and did class then at eleven I left for my doctors appointment and stayed home doing requirements.

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LMP August 12

So I went to school today. Came home, and managed to get in my requirements.  I'm off to hopefully assist in a class this evening.  I was going to try out Muay Thai.....but I think I'm going to focus on my cycle. I don't need to add anything else to my plate. 

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Day #30 - 8/11/2024

The detoxification set me back a notch. I am definitely not in sage mode right now. Missed Sunday morning and evening. Need to catch up.

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8/11 Team USA and NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Good morning, Team USA tied for first with China so, yay and today is the last day of summer, I'm 'bout to have to listen to Last Night by Wallen to be prepared. Please let there be something to delay Tuesday, August 12, 2024. Have a good day

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Last weekend before school

Because it is the last weekend before school I took Samuel to Carowinds as a last hurrah to summer.  Mark hasn't been feeling great and the other two kids didn't want to go, so it was just me and Samuel.  He has way too much fun and ended up riding a wooden roller coaster twice ina row.  Once we came home and the adrenaline wore off, he was complaining of his sides hurting. Where he was complaining he was hurting there seems to be muscle and not much else, so I'm thinking he just overdid things. I did end up doing some requirements while I was waiting for him to ride the coasters.  I'd catch people looking but trying to to look at me doing stuff.  One lady wasn't shy about staring, openly watching me with one eyebrow raised.  You gotta fit it in where you can fit it in ...

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Easy day

Last night shift left me very tired. So today I woke up later than I usually do and I’m kind of taking it easier. I wrapped up a series we started watching the Batman series.Will probably finish the series tonight, and then I’ll go work out double time.

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Wind, Blow, Slow

Woke up feeling OK-ish this morning but it just got worse as the day went on.  I don't appear to be running an actual fever - at least, nothing significantly above normal temperature.  Spent most of the day sitting around but was able to get my requirements done even if it took longer than normal and I keep having to stop to blow my nose. Gabe and Samuel went to Carowinds while I was home.  I wish I could have gone just to get out and do stuff but I didn't feel up to it.  It did give me time to rest up and work on my requirements.  I felt far sweatier than normal by the end, however.  After dinner we worked on self-defenses for a bit while Samuel was getting ready for bed.  I managed to get a mile in by walking laps around the inside of the house.  I...

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August 11th

Today, I was setting up my schedule, and organizing my clothes. Getting rest now because I have to wake up early for my campus class tomorrow. Goodnight

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Last weekend before school.

So yesterday I woke up went to sparring and got credits for everything. Then went home and chilled and then went to run. Then we went home and watched thor. it was a good movie. But today I woke up and went to church. In my youth group we took  personality tests to show how some people might be alike or different. Then went home and cleaned my room. Then we got some new supplies. Well not supplies but a new bag and my instrument. Then went home and chilled before my run. I ran 2 miles tonight. Then I had pot roast for dinner and it was good. Tomorrow is the last day of summer vacation. Goodnight.

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8/11

Didn't get anything much done today for I was gone mostly for my Youth meetings and other activities. School starts on Aug 19th for me so I'm hoping for the best this up coming semester.

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Journal 30: cleaning day

Today was a day where we had to clean our room and bathroom. It took me a little but it was worth it. I made a few changes in my room like adjusting my tv and a lot more.

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Peter's blog

today I woke up and helped with breakfast with was eggs and dumplins. Then I went outside to my friends house and then we played basketball. After that I went home and stayed with my little sisters. Now I'm going to sleep.  

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08/11

Early morning again to go to church. After that I had a quick lunch at home before going to a youth group training. When I got home my little cousin was over, so I played with them for a while. Today was supposed to be a rest day, but it was busier than a normal day on the cycle.

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