Candidate Journals

I had a great day from the start and played football with my dad. I'ts been good ever sense and I hope it keeps going.

My day was good. I did my empathy training and I did the mute.

Today all the black belts testing should be study. In 6 days the physical test and written will begin. Comment about what you are doing to study.

Today I am going mute, and it is horrible, it has been about 3 hours 10 minutes, I feel like I am going to explode. If you know me I do not stop talking, at all!!!! I just go on and on and on and never stop. I chose to do this, because I knew that it would be a VERY BIG challenge! After tonight when I finish my empathy training, I am going to write my essay on it; that will leave me with 2 essays left! I am also trying hard to catch up on last weeks exercises, because I fell a little behind. I am also going to study for the written test coming up this sat. I hope that everyone has a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with their stuff! STUDY YOUR STUDY GUIDES!!!!

My leg was really sore after the swimming class on Friday. I was finding it difficult to kick high in the Black Belt Class yesterday. My leg muscles started to relax out during the course of the class and i felt much better when sparring class started. Now I am feeling really better and my dad and i are planning to run a 5K now. We are still deciding if we want to run outside or on the treadmill. Next week is our physical and written test.

Barely, "by the hair of my chinny chin chin" ... is about how today has gone... I've barely made it on time to everything. On the upside, I wasn't late for any. (Thank you to the officer who didn't stop me in my travels today). Black Belt class was good, still trying to learn new material though. Thank You again Mrs. Dege for your help after class. I think it is starting to stick... wow I wish it wasn't so hard to get some of our poomsaes to hardcopy to my brain. A couple more essays and a lot of requirements I need to try and catch up on. TJ and I have tomorrow blocked out for just BB day. I'm looking forward to it. It is late as usual so I am going to hit publish now before the clock strikes 12. Good night all.. Looks like tomorrow may be...

Turns out the physical test and written test is next week, it wasn't today haha but still I went over my written test an I think I will do good on it

I first I was having a bad day because my body was sour but i'm okay now. I also had black belt class and sparring which made it hurt even more.

Hi. I went to Saturday class and Sparing class. Instructor lloyd drove me home which was very kind. I did requirements and homework at home

My day was good. My twin is doing the mute to day. My sister and I are doing it to tomorrow. I think I will be fine of hard for my sister and I .

Today I went to black belt class and we practiced wang ho, basic forms, and stick/staff forms. After that I took sparring and we practiced back leg roundhouse kick then a "headshot". Both of those classes were really fun but I had a struggle. My struggle was being mute. I still need to be mute now but in class I thought I was doing everything wrong because I was not keoping. It is really hard not to talk and not to comment on peoples ideas. I cannot wait till I can talk. So far I am doing well with it and I have not had to start over. See you guys tomorrow.

Today, I went to Black Belt class, and it was fun, we reviewed a lot of stuff that I have not reviewed in a few days. After I had sparring class, and I definitely got a good workout there! Master Knight really made us work hard on different drills, but it was fun. In Sparring Class we practiced head shots, and I got hit in the head once, I guess you don't always know what is coming at you. But everybody did great in class today. Make sure that you are studying your study guides, and getting ready for the physical test coming up this Sat! I hope that everyone has a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with their stuff!  

Today I finished all my class requirements. Today I had a sparring class and with it I have finished my class how are your classes going.  

I have to say the last few days have been tough to push through. It would be easy to say that it has been my schedule, but I know I could have done more. Today should be a strong day helping at LKN and then BB & Sparring Classes at North Charlotte. Of course all of this pales to what is truly important; that is keeping Master Evins, Melissa and their entire family in our prayers today.

Yesterday was a good day. In swimming we had a lot of drills and repititions in strokes. My body is really sore. I was not able to walk after i got up but i have been stretching and trying to relax my muscles.

Today I have finished most of my essays with my mom and it took a lot of time to do it. Comment about how your essays are going.

Today I went to black belt class and we had a new person join us that got their Bo Cho Dan yesterday. His name was Mr. Hutchinson (Davis's Dad) and he new most of the basic forms before he started. It was fun having a "new person" in black belt class. I hope he had fun for his first day. We practiced Wang Ho, basic forms, Bo Cho Dan self defense, and specials. I can't wait for black belt class tomorrow. What did you guys do???? See you guys tomorrow.

Today I went to black belt class and we had a new person join us that got their Bo Cho Dan yesterday. His name was Mr. Hutchinson (Davis's Dad) and he new most of the basic forms before he started. It was fun having a "new person" in black belt class. I hope he had fun for his first day. We practiced Wang Ho, basic forms, Bo Cho Dan self defense, and specials. I can't wait for black belt class tomorrow. What did you guys do???? See you guys tomorrow.

Studying for the written test tomorrow, planning to beat everything I scored last time at the pre test

I had an awesome day at school because I had the 3rd through fifth grade dance. I also took black belt class.

My day was good. This weekend I am going to a party to marrow.

Today I went to Taekwondo, and I reviewed a lot of the stuff that I need to know. I was also really excited to see Mr. Hutchinson at black belt class for the 1st time after  his testing!! He did really good for his 1st day. Keep it up! I hope that everyone had a great day!! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!!    

I helped with testing on Thursday. It was fun. I enjoyed helping out, even though it wasn't for long. It was a new experience.

I did my mentor session with Master Randle. She tested me on my self defense. She asked me at random and i had to show her. I think i did pretty well. She also explained to me how i should break the brick and what breaks i should chose for the boards. I am really looking forward to see if i can break the brick.

Today I helped out with testing. It was really fun and a lot of people got their Bo Cho Dan. I was really proud of them and I told them they had to work hard to get here but now you have to work even harder. I want to do it again and I hope you guys are keeping up with your requirements. See you guys tomorrow.

Today we did black belt class we did hypokedo 1-10 and I learend three today I did a lot of poomsae and push ups but I like it. Today at school w did a new thing in reading fairy tales and folktales it fun like the wizard of oz.

Had a good night in Pmaa went over stuff I needed to know/ remember for Black Belt test.

I feel quite sick, though i'll probably sleep it off. Hopefully staurday and friday I can catch up my requirements

Today I helped out with Wang Ho testing, and it was really really fun!! I ran the mile with them and got a few requirements done! I am so proud of everyone that passed!! They were great. And I want to congratulate all of our new BoCho Dans!! I hope that everyone had a great day!! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything! Can't wait for testing! 

Wasn't able to make it to class tonight. .. I really don't feel like sharing more because it sounds like a broken record. I know it feels like one. I hope all are well & doing good!

Today a parent found a lost phone. Today the phone was ringing and I did not know what to do so I asked 2 times and then it got cut off.

I had a great day and nothing was sour. I also helped out with testing and it was really fun.

My day was good I want to the king Tiger testing. It was a fun experience for me to watch. There was a lot of people at the testing

Yesterday was an ok day. We had only 3 people in class. I took leadership and then left as my dad had some office work. Was a slow day yesterday

Today I am getting a shot in my arm so I can go to a camp. I think that the shot is going to hurt. Comment about your last trip to the doctor.

Today I helped.out with testing. It was my first time helping out with testing and it was really cool. I really loved it and I want to do it again. I am going to help.out tomorrow with testing but I still want to do it more often. What did you guys do?? See you guys tomorrow.

Today was my 1st time helping out with testing, and I was really cool! Even though I only helped with self- defence, it was still fun. I am also going tomorrow, to help out with testing, for the colored belts!! I am really really excited for that!! I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!

Had a nice day today. Latin Cuisine produced some good Caribbean food of which I ate too much. Stopped at Anytime Fitness to do some requirements and than ran a mile before helping w/testing at KT LKN.

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