Candidate Journals

Today I went to school and then I went home and ran then did my homework then went to TKD and did a mentor session then went back home and did my requirements.

Hey guys, Today, I woke up later than usual because I need some sleep. I then got ready for the day and headed to school. I took lots of notes today, got some projects done, and went to youth law club. Then after school, I headed over to the dojang and watched my brothers test. Then we went to Jason’s deli. Going to have a night of homework, chores, and spending time with my dad. Goodnight.  

Hey guys, this is my final journal and I want to make it special. Today was an experience because I went through the routine and finally made it to P.E., now in P.E. today we did a push-up and sit-up check to see how physically able we are. I did 56 sit-ups and 86 push-ups, and they lasted 1 minute. I think that I did good, so after that I went up to the high-school, and I finished my homework. Then I left and I went to the chiropractor and got some of my body fixed so I'm not as broken. I'm excited for the end of cycle, and I realize that we all have a drive to make it to the end of black belt cycle, you know what yours is so use it to your advantage. When you need some inspiration, just think of why you are doing this,...

Hey everyone hope youre doing well, I'm on my final four journals for the 2024 black belt cycle. Today I had school and hung out with my girlfriend. Have a good day

Today I'm going to go to school and then I'm going to my little brothers swimming class. Then I'm going to tkd for some credits and to help out.

Was able to take Levi to his class today and get a class assistance credit. Didn't go to the high belt class due to requirements catch up . I did 3 miles tonight. Had a late work meeting this morning at had to get up early to get Levi from school so i only got about 3 hours of sleep so i didn't have stamina for much. 

I am at work and it is fairly busy. I plan on doing some walking later when my last admission gets here. Everyone knows about my walks so it is no surprise to anyone. I have always liked doing laps at work. The only difference is that before it was mainly to get my daily steps in…… now it is for my requirements. One of the nurses spilled the peppermint oil…it smells good to me but others think it is overwhelming. I have a wooden case of essential oils so I love it……I even make my own bug repellent. Tomorrow begins my TKD stretch. Talk to you later.

I missed the wang-ho class today, so I just took the Teen Class. We drilled some Spinning kicks today. I think I need to do some more spinning kicks , It feels like after I jump my kick form just goes down. After class I did some forms and went for a walk to finish up my requirements before bed.

So today I woke up and went to school which was okay. My stomach hurt half the day and through PE. Then i came home and went to taekwondo to get some leadership credits. Then I went to run 2 miles at the park. Im gonna wake up early tomorrow to do requirements. Goodnight

Had a late start on my day to and prepping for upcoming test this upcoming week. Midterms are rolling around soon so its time to focus up getting work completing on time and studying properly.

Today was a fairly productive day. I had a decent day at school, I then came home and had therapy before going to practice. I did a nice easy threshold run today, which was fun. My friends and I also annoyed our coach because we were talking so much during warm-ups. I then came home, ate, and then went to Tae Kwon Do; we practiced mainly stick stuff. I then came home, ate, showered, and now I am here. 

Hi King Tiger Family. Great classes tonight. Reviewed a bunch of items and got Mentor session in. We got some requirements. More to do. All good. Have a great night. Take care

Today I woke up and went to school.  My first block we had a sub so we didn’t do anything today.  In my second black class,  we did some part 2 activities. In my third class my teacher was actually there today and we reviewed the packets we did when the sun was there. In my fourth class we worked in the textbook.  Then I went to the baseball field and we picked weds. We also rolled out the old turf we got from the football field.  I came home took a shower and went to work.   After work I took the 2nd. Don class and worked on double stick and anyoisa. 

Today I had band at school, we worked on violin and recorder.  When I got home I went to hockey practice.  Now it's super late so I have to go to bed - have a great day!

Monday- up early for a work trip. Spent the day working and didn’t get back to the hotel until 9ish. Working on requirements and poomsae in the room before bed. 

It’s been a while since I journaled, mostly because I didn’t have access to any technology for the past few days. But I am back after a super long but fun weekend. I need to catch up on tracking this week but everything has been going smoother than expected.

Today, I woke up for robotics and school. After school, I got some requirements done, finished my homework, and worked on my white belt essay. Have a good night.

Today I completed my white belt challenge, and also had a mentoring session with my mentee. We came home and did a bike ride and self defense practice before dinner. I'm not used to eating so late, but with Dylan's school schedule it seems to be the only way.

Today, I woke up at 6:00 and took a shower. Then I got dressed and had breakfast. I then finished up getting ready, brushing my teeth, doing my hair etc. Next, I went to school where I played some basketball, started a project in Spanish, took notes in Biology, had some lunch and played a game with my friends, then I had civics where we took notes. I then headed to ELA and finished up a chart that we did on the book we are reading, I then headed to math where we reviewed for our unit test. After school, I had work which meant helping with all the classes and testing prep. After work, I took my last weekday black belt class and worked on stick forms, anyo isa, bolo, and double stick. Then we worked on specials. I went home for dinner and homework. Goodnight everyone.

Today I woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo. Then did school and chores I also played with my dog and sister. Then my friend came over and we played with my dog!! Then I watched a movie I called a friend and we talked for a while then I went to teakwondo now I am done for the day!! GOOD NIGHT!!

Today at school I learn tomorrow is a math test😡. After school I went to taekwondo I did a search in Whip Master Shelly today with Elise. I helped with a class too.  See you later.🥋  

Today I woke up and when t to school after school I went to TKD after TKD I whent to smoke for dinner that’s all for to day peace✌🏼

After Journaling for this many days, you really start to run out of things to write about.  Let's see, I got up at my normal 5am...prepared for school. Then I fed my fur babies and walked my doggies.  School went ok. I had extra kiddos due yo being split for testing amd another teacher leaving early. Teenty- six 7 and 8 year olds...needless yo say, not a lot was accomplished and I was waaaaay off my schedule.   Stayed late to do some work and meet with one of my mentees( I have 2 at school) then came hone and some how managed to get my requirements in. I think burpees should he replaced with jumping jacks or light bouncing- similar to what we do in sparring.  Time for bed. Night all 

Sup guys, it is sadly Monday and I had to go to school, but the craziest thing that happened today is that when we were driving home from school, we saw him drive by in a Ferrari! It was cool, then we passed him and waved. Then we went to TKD and got more stuff checked off and I also did line drills for the first time. I hope everyone had a great day, bye.

So I woke up and had some time to spare.  So I just did nothing while I waited.  I did not feel great.  Then I went to school but I got home after and I went to class. Did a mentee session and assisted with a class.  I am staying while my brother did black belt class but my dad is coming to get me since I have homework.   I am also journaling while I am waiting.    since the voice of Darth Vader died today.    🚨how does Darth Vader like his toast?    On the dark side.   🚨

Today I had to work this AM which was tiring but fun. We went to KT this evening so my two younger boys could get their black stripes, which they did. so they are ready for testing now!!

🏫 then 🥋 next 🏠 and some requirements and went to my brothers .................................. hey no spoilers stop reading wait until part two !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! here's a hint 🏈.

Hey guys, so I went to school and did all that stuff, but when I was on the road back to my house, Lucas Pharr pulls along side us in a Ferrari! I was not expecting it so I was confused but he waved and I waved back and he passed us and his dad revved the engine and it was really cool. Anyway, I finished my homework and I just have Drivers Ed stuff, my requirements, and an essay I can write. See you guys later, bye!

🇸🇮 so today I got up and had a cinnamon roll and then my standard breakfast waffles banana I did some school work actually completed most of my stuff before lunch time which was nice and I had a ham and cheese sandwich with mustard and now I am here and I'm actually doing this about like midday so there's probably going to be a part two later I'm not sure anyway bye🇸🇮

Just caught up my logging from my book and realized that I have way more burpees done than the other physical requirements.  And not just a handful but a significant amount.  Started paging back through the weeks and realized I accidentally logged 44 minutes instead of 4 one day back in August, probably due to double-tapping the key on the keyboard.  I'd rather have the 44 but I didn't do them and I don't want to suddenly find out on testing night that I'm short by 40 due to a typo.

Sunday night I managed 5 miles of jogging. And later went over some self defenses. 

Mainly focused on requirements and some more miles. Since the weekend is ending I started on some more school work.

I'm and back I am from my long treacherous weekend. I had a great time but its once again time to lock in for the rest of the semester and cylce.

So, I really had nothing to do today.   But I did some yard work with my dad and after that we went go carting.   I liked it a lot.  Then we went to Olive Garden since we were already in Mooresville.  After that we went to the grocery store and brought the grocery in the house.   You are all caught up since I am doing my journal and Bye.

Today was a very tiring day, especially after yesterday's action packed night. I spent most of the morning at church, then doing requirements for about 2 hours. I then went to run with my friends and running coach. I then came home and did some homework I waited until today to do (I have had the work for 2 weeks and it is due tomorrow). I then stretched and now I am here. 

Today we did our requirements and went to the park and then went to Harris teeter for dinner. 

In July, I remember how today seemed so far away….and here we are. There are only a few weeks left. I have learned a lot and there are things I still need to work on. I do not feel relaxed until it’s all over and I have been like this since white belt. No matter how many times I test, it always feels like the first one…..looking forward to the finish line.

Today I woke up.  I went to get new shoes.  I got a pair of nice tennis shoes and a pair of running shoes.  I also got some clothes.  Then I went and helped my dad put out some grass seed out.  Then we went go carting with Callen.  I won the first race.   The 2nd race I got a bad cart or I would have had beaten him.   

Today, my dad left to go to California for a week because of a conference he needed to attend. After he left, I got my requirements done and ran for 3.25 miles, which is the most I've ever ran so far. Then, I got more requirements done, ate dinner, and finished the community service project essay. Have a good night.

This weekend I did some catching up on my requirements after being sick. Now I need to catch up my charting on the website and my book. Being down and out for 4 days really sets things off. I also worked on my essay and studied for the test.  I had some family in town and I got to go to my first NC State football game. I rode the light rail and walked a lot. Now time to get ready for the school week.

Sunday- It been a busy weekend, I’m sore this morning from the kickathon. I did not run this morning, but did get my requirements done. Worked in the bathroom again this afternoon. Got the new door hung and most everything prepped for the plumbers next week. Traveling tomorrow morning, I’m hoping I can get my requirements in tomorrow night.

Today I went to church which was good. Then I chilled and played video games for a bit before I went to youth where we had our lesson and the played hide and seek. we also had a lot of snacks so I just walked instead of running. The cycle is so close to being over. We can do this everyone. Goodnight.

I woke up and went to poomsae class then went over to my one of my friends house for 5 hours then I got home ate dinner and did lots of rolls and falls and self defense and then went to bed. Good night everyone 😴🌙.

Today I woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo I also finished my one of essay. Then I  hung out with my friend and sister for a while then my sister had to go I Kept hanging out with my friend. Then I watch a movie now I am done for the day.

Today I went to church where we had a great guest speaker. Overall the service great after me and a bunch of friends played 9 square. Then we went home and I shot my airsoft gun and my uncle John came over, then I just did my requirements and then studied. That was my day.

Today I was hungry after doing the days requirements. for some reason I was starving right after lunch. when I ran my mile I was tired so I took the opportunity to do my community service essay.

I feel much better today from yesterday and my cold is almost gone. I studied today for my written test and practiced Taekwondo stuff. I went running with my Dad and finished my exercises.i feel good running long distance. Today was a good day.

I hope everyone had a special Sunday and is excited for magnificent Monday!!! Today I got up And went outside with my puppy Fred! I then went to church and afterwards I rested my knee because it started to hurt. At 4 o’clock, I went to my church, hang out activity and had a bunch of fun! I hope it was a special Sunday for all good night!!! P.S. Today Is national grandparents day!!! ~Magnolia~

Sunday....woke up sore from the kick a thon and with a headache, so much for going to the park to meet up and practice.   Got my requirements done....not sure if I'm going to get all 'zeros' because I've been entering my time and not the amount of the requirement. However, I asked several times about completing the tracker correctly,  and I was assured to put the time for: jump rope, push ups, sit ups, burpees, poomsaes, self-defense,  and kicks....which doesn't match the tracker, but what am I going to do?!?! I'm following directions.    

Today I had a soccer game but I lost 6 to 3 after that I went to get a haircut then I went to my aunt and uncles house to watch the Bills football game and they won yay 😀. After that I went to remix at my church which was fun because it was cowboy themed and they had the electric bull that I got to ride which was also fun and that was my day.

Today, I woke up and played with my brothers for a while then took a shower. I then helped clean the house and had a snack. We had a friend come over, watched football, and played basketball. Then we had some dinner and now I am working on chores. See you all tomorrow.

Today I went to church but this time I got up at the pulpit and spoke. I was told and not just by my parents, that it was a good talk. After church, I went home and did my exercises. After those, finished some homework and walked around the block four times which adds up to two miles. I worked on some Drivers Ed, and got to question 111 out of 179 on the scavenger hunt thing. After all of that, watched some football and dirt bike racing then came down for dinner. My grandma came over for dinner and we ate some more soup. After we played Bang which is a fun card game and now I'm journaling. I have two more essays I need to write, the community service one which we did yesterday, and the history of the Kwans. Anyway, see you guys later, I only have two...

Hey guys, today I went to church and did things there and ate a lot of food because I had a small breakfast. Then after church, exercises, walk, bike, and then my grandma came. We ate dinner, and then we played a game and I got out immediately, then I came here. I hope you had a good day bye.

Today I did my second digital detox which is really interetsing because i'm constantly bored and wanting to check my phone, lucky for me, my phone was locked away in rice prison which made it easier to not check it for I'm not constantly looking at it. During today I did 2 bike rikes, 2 days of self defence, 1 day of poomsae, and 1 day of kicks. Maybe I should do this more often.

Today I woke up and had poomsae class.  Then I went straight to lacrosse practice.  When I came home it was still a beautiful day so I played outside.  We had salmon for dinner.  My dad and sister are going to a college soccer game tonight and my mom and I are staying at home.  I'm playing some switch and after I worked on my essays.  Have a great day tomorrow. 

Hi King Tiger Family. It is Sunday! Great day. Did a bunch of requirements and got another run in, so finished running for the week. I worked on creative. It is coming along. I like it, but we shall see. Take care. 

Today was poomsae class . After that I did a session with master Marcus went home and ate breakfast. PS today my mom woke us up at 6:58 thinking  it was Monday😹.  See you later.🥋

Today woke up, and my legs were sore from all the kicks I did yesterday but I still went to poomsae class today after poomsae I had to drop off my dads Wallet after we came home I went on my mile run we stopped and did some requirements at certain spots after we came home and studied stuff That’s all for my day peace✌🏼

Loooooong day.    Blackbelt class, the instructed my JTs, then wentvto the kick a thon.  There were a lot of people kicking. Master Chelley says we easily did over 70,000 kicks in less than an hour.  I keep saying I am going to write my papers...I need to get the easy ones completed do 8 can focus on the challenging ones during my actual testing cycle.  I've looked at my book....not sure I'm going to make all my mentee requirements,  since I lost 2 weeks looking for a new one. 

Started off with my normal Amazon shift, came home and did some requirements. I'm feeling a little under the weather today, so everything is a struggle. Hoping to feel better soon.

Good morning, everyone! Yesterday was a long day. I went to black belt class, and we ended up doing a lot. After coming back, I finished a lot of stuff I've been procrastinating on, including some of my essays and tracking on the website. After helping my parents clean the house and my room, we talked to my brother for a bit. Today, I woke up late and am about to take a shower and get my requirements done for the day. I have a lot to finish today. Have a wonderful day!

Today was a very long day. Worked overnight then sparring at 9am then over to the kick a thon. Kick a thon was cool it was a good cause and it was nice to see so many taekwondo faces. Did 2,500 kicks. Super exhausted. 

Today I mainly focused on finishing up requirements. Practiced some forms, stick and staff form 1. I also did a REALLY long walk after a nap, even though I finished up requirements for the week, the extra walk felt more relaxing.

Today was a crazy day. I had a meet this morning, which was very good. I placed 6th and got a PR. I then had a nice long car ride home, once I got home I took a nap. I then went to Birkdale for a few hours with my friends. We had a great time, we even met a professional kick boxer. I then came home showered and now I am here.  

Hi King Tiger Family. Good day today! Nate crushed it at cross country today. I will let him tell the story, but he got 6th place with over 600 runners from all over the place. I am so proud of this kid. He Is amazing. I am ready to get done sleep and tomorrow is requirement day!!! Take care. 

Not certain how much longer I'll keep journaling.  It's a bit weird to keep going but I'm enjoying taking a few minutes to wrap up my day this way. This morning we had class and decided not to stay for Muay Thai.  We didn't sleep well last night and needed to get home and eat some real food before kicking our little hearts out.  After that we finished our requirements for the day and ran some errands.  Samuel helped make dinner and did a really good job and our eldest made some half-brownies/half-blondies out of his Minecraft cookbook.  But now it's time for bed.

I did not think I was going to make it....going to work on no sleep, short rest, black belt class, short rest, and King Tiger Kick-a-Thon. There was a lot of willpower to get me through. It was for a really good cause and I enjoy being a part of that. I am super sore right now and I am looking forward to a good night's sleep. I want to meet at the park tomorrow for practice, but I do not think I will make it. I am really behind on grocery shopping and the household needs vittles. Have a good night!!

I hope everyone had a super Saturday and is excited for a special Sunday!!! This morning I got up and got ready to go to Saturday morning black belt class! Afterwards, I went home and finished my homework for the weekend. Then got lunch and went back to King Tiger to participate and kickathon!!! In the end, I did a little over 2000 kicks!!! When I got home My friend came over and We hung out until six! Hope it was a super Saturday for all good night!!!  P.S. Today is national hummingbird day!!! ~Magnolia~

Today, I got my requirements done in the morning and went to the kick-a-thon. I got around 1,000 kicks in, which was very tiring. After that, we bought a boxwood shrub and went home. At home, I got more requirements done. Have a good night.

Today I went to a car show then went to the kick a thon and did about 1,200 kicks it was fun. Now my legs hurt then I did some rc cars with my dad and my mom also did some too then did some guitar and piano. I watched some YouTube then did my exercise and got in some extra pull ups. I took a break then went on a run with my dad and ran to a restaurant to eat then we got home and took a break then did some more rc cars with my dad. I did some self defense with mom who helped. We talked some and then had a snack and went to bed. Good night everybody 😴💤 🌙.

Today I woke up and went to work at King Tiger Harrisburg, we had good classes I had my sparring class today which was a lot of fun. I had to leave pretty early to go to the Kickathon, which was a lot of fun, we got to kick a lot and raise some money, after that I went home and took a shower and just chilled for a little bit before I had to leave to go to my friends house to play airsoft with 18 other people, it was so fun because there was so many people the games would get super intense, so overall we had a great day.

During today, I woke up for Saturday black belt class were we did rolls and falls, staffs, sticks bolo and Anyo Isa. I came back later for the kick a thon where we kicked until we've reached a target limit for money as a fundraiser for the cancer leukemia foundation. This was my first time doing this as a volunteer experience and so my legs ached, and I felt sweaty after all the kicking I did. I was surprised to see more people than previously thought therefore felt was great as a community. As I got home all I could do was rest, but not before having dinner. Goodnight.

Today I woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo. Then I did my chores then went to teakwondo I helped out with classe the went back home I hung out with my friend and sister. Then headed back to taekwondo to do the kick-a-thon! I did 2100 kick! Once I got back home I tried to read a book but then I went to the store and then came back home finally got to finish my book. Then I watched a movie now I am done for the day. GOOD NIGHT!!

So I woke up today and went to black belt class. Then I waited a couple hours as went to the  kicka thon.  I am super sore and then I went to my friend Blaine birthday party. We were there for a long tie. You are all caught up and that was my day. 

🇸🇮 so today I got up went to Blackwell class and it was a video class☹️😠🤬:⁠-⁠[and then I did the first class of my white belt challenge and then went home had lunch and then we went to the kick-a-thon which was tiring and then we went to hobby lobby and Aldi and we got cinnamon rolls 🎉🎉🎉🎉 and then we went home and had chicken patties for dinner 👍 and now I'm here bye🇸🇮

Today I wasn't feeling well and tried to rest so i can feel better from my cold. I went over my written test and answered all questions. I will keep practicing my test. I am learning a lot everyday in my black belt cycle. I'm getting stronger and thankful I am able to reach my goal. 

Today I woke up went to class.  I was working today so I help with the jr tiger classes.  Then I went to the kick a thon.  After the kick a thon I went to my baseball game.  We lost.  Just been a chill evening because it was such a busy day.  

Today was the kick-a-thon, I was so excited.  My grandparents and family donated money so I had to do alot of kicks.  After that, my dad and I went to get my cypress plant for the cycle.  Tonight we went to Alinos for dinner.  It's my favorite pizza place.  When we got home we chilled out on our outdoor couch.  Have a great day.

Today it was the kick-a-thon and black belt class. so tired bye

Hey everyone, Today, was a very long day, but it was a good one. I went to class early and started learning Anyo Isa. Then I took class where Master Evins had us doing rolls, sticks, staff, bolo, and Anyo Isa. Followed by a quick Koryo session. After class, I worked with the little tigers class and Saturday morning class. After work, I went out for pizza and gelato with my friend Caleb and then headed back to the dojang for the Kickathon. It was very fun and sweaty work but I got all my kicks done with help from my friends and brothers. After the Kickathon we all took a picture. I went home, took a shower, cleaned my room, had dinner, and played basketball with my brothers. Have a goodnight everyone.

Today has been all about Tae Kwon Do. I started the day with a blackbelt class, then did the first day of the white belt challenge. I actually learned a few things. Then we did the kick-a-thon, which was fun but exhausting. The rest of the day has been spent doing requirements with Dylan, and reading my Atomic Habits book.  I feel pretty confident that I will pass the test in a couple of weeks.

today was the kick-a-thon which was fun -- we finished in record time!  we also went to black belt class and did our white belt challenge!

Today was a great day, We attended the Kick-A-Thon where I hopefully did 1200 kicks but I'm not sure. It was so funny seeing that Callen & Cooper had $550 in donations. I got done with my kicks in like 20 minutes and starting helping others. Today was definitely different and fun!

Today i woke up a little late and scrambled to black belt class. It was a small class and we worked on a lot of weapons. Then i helped with the 9:30 jounior tigers class and did some requirements before going home. I came home and played video games then i ate and played some more, I came out took a break and watched tv. I took another break and i started cleaning. I vacuumed and wiped stuff down. Okay i'm done now.

So excited that we went over stick and Philippine forms today in class. That was very much needed. I just need to take out more time this week to work on double sticks forms. The kickathon went very fast. I love when we all get together as king tiger community. When I came home I took a nap, and now I’m getting ready for work.

Good afternoon everyone, today like everyone is talking about right now, "the kickathon" i got myself a grand total of 1.35k kicks. I was a little disappointed that I ran out of time and didn't get 1.5k. But man, that kickathon went by fast. People mustve done like double bon bons or something.

Today woke up Excited because it is kick-o-thon today .Then I went to taekwondo then after Blackpool class, I got ready for kick-o-thon. It was fun after that I went to lunch. See you later.🥋  

Today woke up and got ready for black Belt class After black Belt class I came home and clean my room after that we went to the  kick-a-thon I had to do 950kicks More than Ethan and Caleb, after the kick-a- thon We went too bad daddies for dinner came home and I’m doing my journal peace✌🏼

Today started with a black belt class which was rigorous and fun. Afterward, there was a kid who was trying to punch and kick me, so I just rolled out of the way every time Elden Ring style he thought it was absolutely hilarious, then again, he was like 5 or 6 so whatever. After that, I went with Zayne to go get our suits fixed up for church, but we can't wear them tomorrow because the tailor takes awhile to do her thing. Then we went to the Kickathon and raised over $7,000! I mean that is a lot of money and we did over 70,000 kicks too! I did about 1,000 of those so I'm happy with that. After we went and got Cookout milkshakes and they we very good, especially after doing that. Tonight I'm going to a ward picnic. It's where everyone in my ward gets together...

Good afternoon, everyone! Yesterday was a long day. For some reason, my teachers always love giving us quizzes at the end of the week, basically making me end up doing a test in almost all of my classes. After coming back from school, I knocked out the rest of my requirements and didn't have to go on a run because we ran the mile in PE. Before heading to black belt class, I took a quick nap and was reenergized for the rest of the day. I took rolls and falls class, BBC, and also ended up getting a mentee and mentor session done. This morning, I woke up early and was was ready to zoom in. We did some rolls, and mainly practiced stick and staff forms. I finished the rest of my requirements and took a quick nap as well. I am going to help my parents and clean...

Friday- Went to my kettlebell workout, it had a lot more running than usual which would have been good except I majorly jammed my toes yesterday in class. It was a busy day at work, lots of meetings prepping for my travel next week. Got 2 loads of trash from my construction project tot he dump and spent an hour on the phone with mecklenburg county trying to understand permitting. Class was good, and home in time for dinner and early bed. 

Had a very early day today. As i've said before i work third shift so i went to bed this morning at 10am but had to get up at 3pm 2.5 hours earlier than normal. Levi (my son) had an optometrist appointment at 4. That took an hour so i had to run him home change and get back out to Black Belt class at 5:30 which i was 2-3min late. But it was a good class. Master Knight always does a good black belt class. Then right after was sparring class with Madelynn Gorman-Shore who is a high level sparring competitor.  

Today was north charlottes sparring day. Class was more fast past paced since class had to be shortened, we did some light drills but mainly sparring. Sparring some people today I realized that EVERYONE and I mean really everyone spars differently. Some people are shorter so they will just blitz you, some people are taller so they abuse range, etc, etc. But not only do peoples body's impact how they spar, personalities do as well. I think next week instead of blocking and kicking looking for an opening on the persons body's. Im going to work adapting my sparring into a more memorize my opponent fighting style. So I dont get his as often.

Today I went to school and I got an a on my quiz. Then I got home and went to a bbc. Then I went home and played basketball and trained so I can get better

It's weird having my journals finished so early - and then to be writing more just out of habit is a bit odd, too.  I am enjoying chronicling my days, however. Today was another busy day at work but it did slow down around 4:30 which was nice because it gave me time to get dressed for sparring class and get all my gear together.  Samuel and I got in the car and headed down and I realized my gas tank was pretty low.  I had more than enough gas to get to the dojang and, fortunately, I did remember that I needed to get some before I left the parking lot after class. Sparring class was good; it's nice to do different things every time.  I think the kids enjoyed Gabe's warmup trivia game, too.  I got my 1v2 out of the way tonight as did she.  We stayed after...

I did some rc cars with my dad then I went to school then helped my friend get ready for testing did black belt and rolls and falls class ate dinner did Some exercise then called my friend. Good night everyone 😴💤.

I did not get my nap in before work. It is my fault because I waited until the last minute to do my homework which included AI-generated art and a video. I will not do that again.... some requirements completed. It is an 8-hour work night, so I am glad about that. I have time to take a nap, go to black belt class in the morning, take another nap and head over to Lake Norman for the kick-a-thon. I thought about picking up at work Saturday night.... Umm.... I don't think so.

Today I went to school, and we had a pretty good day, we had a couple of tests that went well. This year I'm doing a lot better in school with my grades. When we got to our last class we were so eager to get out because we had a school event right after to play volleyball. It was called king of the court, where the boys play volleyball and the girls cheer. It got so competitive, but unfortunantly we lost but it was a lot of fun. After we had classes which were really good so over all a great day.

Hi King Tiger Family. It has been a day. All good. Got very little done in requirements so will be working hard this weekend. Need to work  learning creative and double stick 2… getting ready! Take care, 

3rd sparring class this week, got to catch up. The sparring at Harrisburg dojang is very intense, I got a May have a few bruises. Master Foster is hoping for Gold at the Tiger Claw.  Im going to go to bed early, to ready for the Saturday black belt class, kick-a-thon, and work tomorrow evening.