Candidate Journals

Awful day today. I feel sick and i have so much work to do. It's just really bad

Can you say wow what a day almost 80. I thought I was going to have to put on some sun tan lotion on. Would have love to have put in some more Rep in but just ran out of time. Don't know what happened.

My day was good I went to the little tiger testing and it was a fun experiences for me.

I had a great day today helping out with testing. The cycle is almost over and I cant wait to be a first degree.

I wonder what it is like to eat and not experience pain afterwards, it has been SO long...tonight it is really wearing on me! Tired, hurt, just not feeling good..calling it a night. Tomorrow is a new day.

Had a sparring class tonight at Belmont, it was good, I enjoyed it , alot of sweating haha only means good workout

Today I did sticks it was hard doing my left hand so I will practice on this. I did hyper it was hard beacuse we did lots of drills and we did it with all of our sparring gear on it was very hot. On my test about folktales and fairy tale I got 19 out of 27 but I didn't learn any thing yet.

Today I did sticks it was hard doing my left hand so I will practice on this. I did hyper it was hard beacuse we did lots of drills and we did it with all of our sparring gear on it was very hot. On my test about folktales and fairy tale I got 19 out of 27 but I didn't learn any thing yet.

I have been sore since Monday night. Hey, I'm still loving what sports I do, it's so much fun. He, he, he...........ow.

Had a wonderful, sweaty workout at CrossFit this morning. Worked on pull ups, situps, burpees, running, squats, all fun stuff. Actually finished the workout first this morning! Woo hoo! Yesterday I got a chance to work with Master Cavazos on poomsaes (thanks for the refresher on Wang Ho forms, sir!). Still chiseling away at requirements.

Days are flying very fast. We have our physical and written test next Saturday and after that just two weeks before our actual Black Belt test. I am very excited and nervous too at the same time. Master Randle said it will be an overnight test this time.

Days are flying very fast. We have our physical and written test next Saturday and after that just two weeks before our actual Black Belt test. I am very excited and nervous too at the same time. Master Randle said it will be an overnight test this time.

Long day today, and after doing my requirements tonight, I'm tired... goodnight everybody

. Today was the beginnng of my busy spring season... i am so grateful i have work on the books, but added worry in regards to a schedule that is already stretched to the max. I work with little tigers on tues and wed, they always have a way of taking your mind off any worries, they certainly can consume your complete focus. Its a good thing.I have a very early start in the morning so i am trying to call it a night at least a few Mins earlier. I hope everyone.has had a good day!

Today was good. Pretty average, a had a lower amount of homework. I still stay pretty late doing requirements though

The weeks are rolling by on the cycle. We are 12 days away from the beginning of the end. Our essays will be due along with our Letters of Recommendation. We will be taking our written and physical tests. I hope everyone is preparing well. 

Tonight in class my knee felt better than it has in about 8 months! Very exciting! I need to get re-focused on my training and get my physical self shaped up.

My doy was good. I got some my Requirements done for tomorrow so that means that I have to less to tomorrow

Today I took hyper pro class. It was really fun. Instructor Marcus helped us do Kip up. We also worked on hopkido and the attack and defense form(no staff). After that I helped out with the next class and at the end Master Chelley and Master Natasya set up the table for testing because first, testing is tomorrow and Thursday and second, someone was testing at the end of class. It was really fun because we got to help. She did really good and earned her high green belt. Are you guys going to help out with testing???? See you guys tomorrow!!!

Hyper Pro was fun, again this week we learned how to do kip-ups and I think that I am getting better!!  PMAA Class was also fun, we were learning how to do more self- defence type moves with our hands instead of our sticks! It was a little different but it was fun. I really need to start working a little harder, because sometimes I forget, and testing is coming up soon!! I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!

I had an awesome day today it was also weird in a way. The way it was weird is that I caught my friends ball and my other friend said beast mode. while we were playing kickball.

Today we did a lot we did poomsae and some self defense but was fine I don't like today's dinner beacuse there is a lot of stuff I don't like my day went bad but I still had fun a little bit

Today was a really warm day. Spring is my one of my favorite seasons of the year. 

again everything feels like jello. Everything! It is annoying, because I can hardly move and I can feel all the pain. Oh well................. :)

Yesterday the weather was great. We had PE in school. We did quite a bit of work out in our Fit lab yesterday. I got through most of my requirements during Fit lab yesterday. Look forward to another great day today

I don't seem to be quick at much anymore. Even the hours are faster than I am. Here again, I've missed posting a journal before midnight. I still have more to do tonight, so maybe this late journal will get me back on schedule since I don't seem to get the moment to sit and journal until after midnight.A lot of 'non-green' . It all feels overwhelming. So much balance is required and I'm not just talking about the kind you do on one foot. My to-do list seems endless.. lol. short and sweet tonight. I hope all are good. Good decision I think we made on our community service project!night all

In the end it was a good Monday. It was a struggle at times though. I was tight during my run as and could have easily skipped kick boxing, but stayed the course.

Today I took kick boxing and I got 20 sparring rounds in. Also I got a mentor, mentee, and leadership 1 in today. I am in the green for everything except mentor and mentee(I am in the yellow). I do not get how I am in the yellow for those things because I go to class everyday and take ATLEAST two classes. Well I just have to keep trying. See you guys tomorrow.

Had the day off , but have to work on Wednesday now, training for work. What a nice day ,to bad all of my work at home is in side. But soon it will be all out side, I need to get this in side work done before spring or it will have to wait till fall.

I had an awesome day today I helped out with family class and took adult class. During adult class I got slung over but i'm fine now.

Today we practice a lot of swinging the sword in hyper class it was hurting our shoulders but we did it. Today we got to meet someone new in class today. We did a lot od testing today at school it was hard.

I know we are only supposed to write about our cycle, but in rowing we finally went on the water which is very fun. Also all the schoolwork is very stressful so I try to do requirements in-between as breaks.

Today I have to do some new daily requirements and there are some new rules. I am doing this so I can stay on track to meet my goals.

My day was good. I finished all of my homework in my study hall to day and when I got home I did my test corrections.

Everyone's favorite day...Monday! Testing is getting closer and closer...physically I am doing much better than years past. I still have some ways to go, but testing for 5th Dan, I want to make sure I rock it 110%! I cleaned out my garage this weekend, so no relaxing as usual this past Sunday for me. Cleaning up clutter, and getting a workout doing it. Awesome stuff.

Yesterday we went to Raleigh. There is a Hindu temple which we visit regularly. The weather was great. We had dinner at a Mexican restaurant. We had a good day

Today a few people from Taekwondo came over to my house, and we all worked on the study guide together, to get it completed. After we completed the study guide we studied a little together and than everyone left. I got another essay done today! I am hoping that my schedule works out for me to go to Wednesday and Thursday's testing (for the colored belts) this week to help out. I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything! Keep up the good work!

It was a fun day even though I only used one arm all day. I really think the cycle is going by fast because it's almost time for testing.

Today at my house the people from LKN came over and we went over our study guide/test answers so we know we would pass the test. It counted as a mentor session and it was really fun. If I were you, I would print of the study guide/test and fill it out now so you can have it to study. Also, if you haven't, I would start on your essays. Just to let you guys know, we have 18 more days until the physical testing and 33 more days untill the actual testing. See you guys tomorrow.

Today at my house the people from LKN came over and we went over our study guide/test answers so we know we would pass the test. It counted as a mentor session and it was really fun. If I were you, I would print of the study guide/test and fill it out now so you can have it to study. Also, if you haven't, I would start on your essays. See you guys tomorrow.

Today I was trying to do a pull up with out two chairs but it was hard. I did a lot of things today but wasn't that fun I didn't get to play with my friend beacuse he went to the mall and I had to do a lot of stuff like self defense and poomsae it was hard. I was ready this morning but then my uncle came here earily and woke us up

Today, I went to the Steven's house to work on the study guide. Originally, we were supposed to meet at Instructor Lloyd's house, but I did not receive the change of plans. Oh yell...... :) I still made it there to work on it.

At my house we went over the study guide or finished the study guide. We had some snakes and water. it was a fun time because we were with owner friends.

We had a great Mentor/Mentee session with most of the BB candidates at the Stevens home focusing on the written test, essays & requirements status. Enjoying the journey.

Today I am putting in my requirements so I can be ready for the end of the cycle and to catch up with the others.

We had a great black belt class and sparring class yesterday. We got a lot of credits in sparring. We have finally decided on our community service project and i am very excited in supporting the school with supplies and bagpacks. Would love to help anyone for studies. We are scheduled to meet on the 28th of March.

Master Evins it was great to see you today.. My heart has been heavy for you.. you and your family have been and are in my prayers.Sparring class. Started good, ended, well not so. I am so aggrevated at myself for a lousy blocking job. Sometimes i feel like I am getting better then I have stuff like today happen. I took a blow directly in my pancreas area, felt like something inside ripped.. I am not quite sure what happened but it dropped me to my knees. Was almost 20 minutes before I could stand up straight. The pain has not eased yet and is radiating into other areas... wow.. i am ready for this to stop. Even still, I missed a block, or didnt get out of the way, or allowed myself to be in harms way. I have REALLY got to work on that. I have enough troubles,...

I went to Saturday class. I wrote an essay. I did some schoolwork but I have a lot tomorrow. And I have to go to a college fair

my day was good. I am doing my s.s project and I am all most done wit it. I hope that every one is caught up with there requirements.

Had a good Black Belt class today, then did sparring, but ended up having to take care of my mom because she got injured and could barely walk. Even though I ha to help my mom for a little bit, I still enjoyed the classes today :)

Today I went to Taekwondo, and I did the Black Belt class and then after that I did sparring class. It was very fun and I learned how to be more fluent in certain kicks, and I also feel like I am getting better at sparring! Then after we left Taekwondo and got home, I started to work on my requirements and my essays. I have gotten a lot of requirements done, and I started my essays a few hours ago, and I have almost finished 2; I will probably try and do 1 or 2 more essays before I go to bed, but just like last night I am very tired, and it is hard for me to comprehend what I am writing. I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with their requirements! 

Today I learend something new from black belt class it was to do proper self defense and learned not to be scared when a kick is coming put your hand up. I was frustrated on what to do on a front fall and a roll. Today I am kind of proud for doing this accomplishment

Don't forget to set your clock a headed by one hour. What a nice day got my 2 mile walk in about 1:00. I will be glad when spring is here. Had a road trip to the islands this afternoon but the aircraft left with out us, was not happy. I was hoping to have a night out. O well will be on the 9:40 flight tomorrow. The broken aircraft will have to wait.

I had a very good black belt class today. We worked on a lot of stuff today.

Today I took black belt and sparring class. I feel like I am getting better day after day. I had really fun today and can't wait till tomorrow. I was also happy that Master Evins lead the class. Did you guys like todays class??? See you guys tomorrow!!!!

Totally good day! Started at KT LKN, then a Master Evins Black Belt Class and Sparring Class sandwiched by two 2.5 mile runs. The icing on it all was the scale reading 175.8 this afternoon. My target at the beginning of the 24 day challenge & BB Cycle was 175. Now it is 165 - 170.

Today I am going to go to sparring class and black belt class it's going to be fun.

Another great swimming class with my master yesterday. He made us do pyramids of 4. First lap was 1, then we had to 2 laps, then 3 and then 4. Once we did 4 laps we had to come down 3, 2 and 1. Lot of laps to swim and we had to do all our different strokes. It was really very very tiring but always fun. Like my dad says No Pain No Gain..... Hope to see you all in Black Belt and Sparring class today

Another great swimming class with my master yesterday. He made us do pyramids of 4. First lap was 1, then we had to 2 laps, then 3 and then 4. Once we did 4 laps we had to come down 3, 2 and 1. Lot of laps to swim and we had to do all our different strokes. It was really very very tiring but always fun. Like my dad says No Pain No Gain..... Hope to see you all in Black Belt and Sparring class today

Today I was in the bathroom and then some dude touch me without his hands wash so I told but he didn't get in a lot of trouble I got a new Beyblade piece from my mom it was fun today and sad.

Hello Ok day today. I had my weekday black belt class today. There isn't really much to talk about.

Today I was in the bathroom and then some dude touch me with

After practicing what I need to today, I'm now going over my hangul.. still sorta had but I'm getting there

I really enjoyed and made the most of this beautiful day. Enjoyed a very good coffee meeting with our Rector, Rev Sarah Hollar, had a very good Garde Manger class and made it to KT-LKN for BB class & mentor/mentee sessions.

Today I went to black belt class and I learned a new attack and defend form(not the staff one) it was really cool and I liked it. I still need to work in it but I think I get the hang of it. We also worked on wang ho and basic forms. What did you guys do today??? See you guys tomorrow.

Today was very long and I got like no sleep!! I am getting ready to got to bed!, and I am soooo happy to be in bed. Atlanta was fun and boring at the same time. I have not been able to do my requirements for the last 2 days!!!!, I NEED to catch up! I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!!

Today I had a mentor session and went over hopkido wang ho 1 red belt and high red belt self defense.  

I had a good day today and now I know wang ho attack and defense. I really think black belt class was really fun.

I had a good mentor session with Master Randle and then Black Belt class. Master Cavazos is very good in making sure we do our stances and kicks are perfect. I like that a lot and working hard to do it perfectly. I am feeling normal and heading to school. Will start running from tomorrow again

It is Friday! That means tomarrow is the weekend...........with classes. Today I do not really get to learn much cause we have a program in the morning then specials the rest of the school day..........then a BB class. YEAH!

Today I was in Atlanta for a school field trip, and it was very cool, but I am now very tired. I hope that everyone had a good day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with their requirements!

I am keeping the Evins family in my thoughts and prayers this evening. Please take a moment of prayerful silence.

Had a good night of workouts at North Charlotte to night, then in PMAA we did hand to hand techniques that I think are really cool, since we practiced them tonight it helped me remember them, which I needed to practice them anyways :p but all in all both classes were good

Today I took sparring class. I was doing really good in that class. I think that was one of my best classes. I also helped out In a class. See you guys tomorrow.

Today I did self defense so we can look better at self defense and went all of the stripes and one soild red it was fun for dinner we had a chicken with broccoli inside and fish sticks. At school we Compass learning it was sort of fun.

Today I have had a crave for frootloops. They are tasty. 

My day was good I tried out for track but I didn't make it. Well that is ok because I still have next year.

My day was good I tried out for track but I didn't make it. Well that is ok because I still have next year.

I had a great day at Tae Kwon Do I also had two classes. I had sparring and it was really fun today.

Yesterday was not good. I fell sick and the school called my parents and sent me back home in the morning. I slept the whole day after i came back from school. Woke up in the evening and had a light snack and slept again. Just woke up now. I think my body was really sore and needed a lot of sleep. Finally i am feeling fresh and i will finish all my requirements today.

Today I went to kick boxing and got 20 sparring rounds in. I really like that class because you get a lot of rounds in. I had a great day. What did you guys do today??? See you guys tomorrow.

Today again was Kick Boxing Class, and yet again I got a lot of credits!! But this work out was way more intense that what it normally is, but it was still really fun! I am sorry that this journal was short but it is late and I was almost out of time to write this and I have to get up at 3:30 ish Tom so...... I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!

Decent day today. I have a lot of homework. I'm just very stressed out lately, but I am still trying to be onto of my requirements

I had a very good Wednesday as we are cruising along through the cycle. Today's weather added to great day. I hope everyone got out to run and do other requirements.

Today I learend different stuff I learend a new part of speacial self defense and hypokedo 1 through 7 it was fun and I help with yulk in class I had a great time teaching in class but at school today for lunch I got breakfast it was good grits French toast eggs and tatortost

Wow what a beautiful day. I thing I can see spring ,its just around the corner. Today was my last day of a week vacation tomorrow bact to work. O well one more day closer to retirement. Today was beautiful and the body is feeling better after this weekend. I love TKD.

Today I went to two classes and got a lot of stuff done. I cant wait to do testing i'ts five days after my birthday.

my dad made me run for 10 minutes without stopping. It was very tiring but i got to walk the last bit. I still had fun though. ;)

Just plugged in my credits for Instructors Camp. Thank you Master Evins!!! That was very generous. Getting geared up for Wacky Wednesday today.

Yesterday in my Mentor session with Master Randle we went thru all my forms and self defenses. While practicing our Hapkido form i accidentally took down Master Randle. I felt really bad and apologized to her immediately. She said that I am getting stronger too!!

Instructor Camp was awesome! I'm a bit tired, but I'm still moving and I'm grateful for that! No new injuries and the old injuries aren't any worse. I love the pool training (with the exception of that pesky bathing suit part). If I could take my 4th Dan test in the ECU pool, my kicks would be amazing! Thank you Master Evins for the generous credits!

"Thank You!" Master Evins for the generous credits from Instructor's Camp!

Hello. i'm still awake trying to finish a test. A very full day today. ACT, then 2hr rowing practice, then PMAA and then homework. :( Well my sisters are getting on me about requirements, which is good.

Good red belt and up class tonight, still working on fixing the basic things that I now see that I mess up on. Also worked on my forms tonight, just need to fix minor things . And at this moment Im tired, and hungry haha and going to go to bed after I finish a few things and prepare to have a good strong workout day tomorrow .

Today in Hyper Pro I learned and practiced a few new things, but one of the main things that I was trying to work on, was a butterfly kick it was so cool!! I tried my hardest, to try and get it right but I could not do it, and I was not very graceful with it. Instructor Marcus was teaching us how to do it, and when he did it he did it so gracefully; it looked so good. In my PMAA Class I was reviewing some moves and then we started  to work on some other techniques. I felt really bad though, because I was having a little bit of a hard time trying to get a few of the moves down, and I was a little slow; but the reason why I felt bad was because most of the people were doing really good, and they got it...

Today I took a hyper pro class. We worked on 540's and we worked on some black belt stuff. I really enjoy taking hyper pro classes. I also enjoy taking the regular classes too. It is kind of weird but I am liking tae kwon do even more now because I am a black belt and I know more things. Make sure you guys are doing your essays and keeping up on your requirements. See you guys tomorrow.

Today we went through a lot of stuff today we did poomsae self defense and hypokedo. It was fun when I got to go on the computers and played some cool games that I can play. Today we had hotdogs for lunch and salad it is a good meal but people say we should have no more hotdogs but I don't want that.

Today at my after school I was coming in to the building and we I sat down for snack. So the bully I was blogging about was singing and I did not let it bother me and 5 minutes later I was mad

I learned how to do a 750 today and it's really cool. I'm looking forward to learn more about it.

i feel like jello. guess this is what happens when you don't go to swim for a week, then finally go to swim, THEN go to 2 classes of taekwondo the next day. Urgh................