Candidate Journals

Today I had to help my sister get yuk chang down. She got it maybe

I had fun at school and had science at the end of the day. I also went to subway.

After a few days of hitting the gym again I think I am back on track. I've hit each of the physical test requirements (but not immediately after one another) except the kicks. I need to find a bag to kick.

I sent a note to my class teacher last week on the community service project and my friends and teacher told that we will collectively come up with few items by tomorrow. I am really thankful to have such good classmates and friends. I had a good day yesterday. Came from school and then went straight to the library where my sister and I read books. There is a program called "Paws for Reading" and a lot of kids come and do that. We do this every monday. Then i went to Tae Kwon Do and Master Evins made us do a lot of rolls in Hyper..

My day was good. I got a 79% on my test for tkd. I almost forgot to do my journal .

Today Master Chelley needed a lot of help. A lot of instructors were not here. She e mailed everyone and a ton of people showed up to help. It was a fun class. I took the family class after and I worked on pow gue. I did not have a lot of home work so I could have stayed longer. See you guys tomorrow.

I do believe that the weather today did not know how to make up its mind. It start off OK this morning but at around 11 to 2 it was down right cold pluse the wind I had to find a jacket . Then at at quittin time around 3:15 the sun was out and it was about 60 and nice. O well all I know is its time to start doing yard work. Hello Tuesday and Wednesday. Gas up the lawn mower and weed eater.

I do believe that the weather today did not know how to make up its mind. It start off OK this morning but at around 11 to 2 it was down right cold pluse the wind I had to find a jacket . Then at at quittin time around 3:15 the sun was out and it was about 60 and nice. O well all I know is its time to start doing yard work. Hello Tuesday and Wednesday. Gas up the lawn mower and weed eater.

I do believe that the weather today did not know how to make up its mind. It start off OK this morning but at around 11 to 2 it was down right cold pluse the wind I had to find a jacket . Then at at quittin time around 3:15 the sun was out and it was about 60 and nice. O well all I know is its time to start doing yard work. Hello Tuesday and Wednesday. Gas up the lawn mower and weed eater.

I do believe that the weather today did not know how to make up its mind. It start off OK this morning but at around 11 to 2 it was down right cold pluse the wind I had to find a jacket . Then at at quittin time around 3:15 the sun was out and it was about 60 and nice. O well all I know is its time to start doing yard work. Hello Tuesday and Wednesday. Gas up the lawn mower and weed eater.

I do believe that the weather today did not know how to make up its mind. It start off OK this morning but at around 11 to 2 it was down right cold pluse the wind I had to find a jacket . Then at at quittin time around 3:15 the sun was out and it was about 60 and nice. O well all I know is its time to start doing yard work. Hello Tuesday and Wednesday. Gas up the lawn mower and weed eater.

I do believe that the weather today did not know how to make up its mind. It start off OK this morning but at around 11 to 2 it was down right cold pluse the wind I had to find a jacket . Then at at quittin time around 3:15 the sun was out and it was about 60 and nice. O well all I know is its time to start doing yard work. Hello Tuesday and Wednesday. Gas up the lawn mower and weed eater.

Today I had a lazy Monday. It was pretty lazy. I had some fun at recess. I was bored for the rest of the day.

I get off track and then I have to play catch up. Not a good plan. Still coughing all day and night but I shouldn't let it get in the way of training. I can find an excuse anywhere......

I had an awesome day because I did better today in school. And helped out with two classes.

I am enjoying reading everyone's journals about the physical & written tests. I am very proud to be part of a group collectively striving to perform at such a high level. It is an honor to work with such fantastic young adults. Keep up the great effort.

So I meant to do this last night haha but, I had a awesome time doing my black belt physical and written test Saturday. On Sunday I was really sore, and even on Saturday afternoon, I came home and washed my step dad's drag car trailer with my brother. But Saturday was really fun for me, all of us candidates are one step closer to becoming a 1st degree !!

Yesterday i had a good day. My dad and i went for our morning run.. we both ran at a lower speed than what we usually do..we wanted to run at a slow pace but longer time. After that I went to get a hair cut and went for shopping. We also met Instructor Dege while shopping. This is our last week in school before spring break. Our spring break is cut short because of the snow days.

Today I felt sore, and I don't know why; I also felt really tired, and worn out. The only thing I did today, was go see one of my best friends perform with her brother at a coffee shop, where they played the drums, and the electric bass, it was sooooooo cool!! I also worked on Taekwondo stuff. I hope that everyone had a great day!! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!!

Today I went outside and played with my friends. I was doing some of my requirements outside. I had a good day I can't wait for next weekend. See you guys tomorrow.

My day was good. But to today I fell off my skateboard and I got a scratch on my back.

Today I have been very lazy and I have know idea of what to do .

Hello, I'm in Greensboro right now on a TSA trip. I'm really tired and I'm doing homework and doing requirements when I can.

these last few days have been leg recovery for myself and troubleshooting on my ford F 150 , ( 1988 ).I do believe I may have found the problem. May have to fabricate a heat shield for the starter and do a Kevlar wrapped around the exhaust. Then replace the stater again. O well it is better then buying a new/used truck.

I had an awesome day because it was so warm and windy. I got cherry berry and it was really cold. And my cousin christian came over too.

I had an awesome day because it was so warm and windy. I got cherry berry and it was really cold. And my cousin christian came over too.

I had an awesome day because it was so warm and windy. I got cherry berry and it was really cold. And my cousin christian came over too.

Woke up late today. Feeling sore from yesterday's physical test. Feeling great that we are done with it. The entire group did a great job yesterday and cheering each other. Today i am going to take it easy and mostly focus on my assignments for the week. Will plan to help out testing this Friday.

Today was good. As everyone knows we did testing or at least part of it.... Other than that, I lazed around a lot

I am soooo happy with the score that I got on my written test(105). I beat all of my scores from last time but I wish that I could have done better. I feel like I could have done better. I was really nervous about today. Throughout the whole day I had butterflies in my stomach and I was nervous. I felt like i was not doing well enough and I feel like I was going to pass out. I am happy with what I got today but I feel like I could have done better. How do you guys feel you did and what did you think and feel??? See you guys tomorrow.

Had a good physical / written test today. On the pre test mile I got 9 minutes and 1 second, this time on my mile run I got 7 minutes and 49 seconds tremendous cut on time !!! Then for the written test I got a 105 on the test :) now on the home stretch for the black belt cycle TURN UP!!!

Today I had my fitness testing, and I am very happy of myself, because I beat everything that I did in my pre-test!!! I got 105% on my written test!!! Wahhhooooooo!!! So happy. Then after I took 2 more classes, and then sparring class. Sparring Class was a lot of hard work, Master Evins was teaching us how to try and use more foot work while we were sparring. I definitely learned a lot!! I will suggest doing those types of drills at my sparring class. But now I have absolutely no energy left, I am ready for bed. I hope that everyone had a great day!! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!! Congratulations to everyone who passed!!

 I passed my test. I got a  B  on the written test today and I got better on the physical test

My day was good.there is only 3weeks left instil testing.

Today we had our physical and written test. In my pre-test i ran a mile in 9:17 mins behind TJ. My plan for today was to keep running a few seconds behind him. But he and Sam ran very fast and they are both very tall and guess finished in less than 8mins for their 1 mile. I ran my best and completed my run in 8:18 mins. I felt really good on my time and my hard work definitely paid off. I definitely beat my numbers from my pre-test in Pushi-Ups, Situps, V situps , Pull Ups and Burpees. I did well on my written test as well. We finished with our Black Belt class. I can really feel the finish line. By this time in 3 weeks we would be done with our final test too!!!!

I missed a few journal entries lately and my apologies for that. Given recent circumstances I wanted my next entry to be a bit meaningful and entries related to training seemed a bit inconsequential. My father died on March 3.I turn 47 in less than a month, an age where the loss of a parent is common and sometimes expected. Such was the case with my father. He was 82 and had been in declining health for a while. He suffered from several medical issues associated with smoking. Metastatic lung cancer was the formal cause of death. (To those young people who are considering smoking, it takes a terrible toll and can lead to a very unpleasant death.)I want to share a few things about my father.What I remember most about Bill Baker is that he was a quiet and peaceful man. Because he managed a John Deere dealership, he worked...

Today I served soup at my church. I was upset that I had to miss Black Belt class. Make sure everything is done for tomorrow. It is 11:56 and I am rushing so I can do this journal on time so it is short. See you guys tomorrow.

Today was fine. I'm kinda nervous about the tests tomorrow. But I'm sure I'll do well

Many people look at testing as an onus; I see testing as a culmination of what I have learned (or not learned). It is simply a measure of where I am so I can better determine what I have to do to get to where I really want to be. Tonight I had the honor of taking my Third Dan Physical and Written Testing with Master David Cavazos. We both did very well for a couple of 57 year old gents. I ran my 2.5 miles in 20:35 at a pace of 8:08/mile. I wanted to be sub 8, so I still have work to do. I did well with the remainder of the physical requirements as did Master Cavazos. We now begin to prepare for our final testing phase on 10 & 11 April. Let's get this!

Today I had to miss Black Belt Class, because I had a community service things to do for my church. But I am finishing up my last essay and getting ready to study again for the written test tomorrow. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I hope I do well, I think I will though, because I have been working really really hard to get to this point. I hope that everyone had a great day! I hope that everyone has been working on their stuff! STUDY STUDY STUDY for tomorrow, and remember that you will do great, and try your best. Good Luck! See ya tomorrow. 

I would like to thank instructor Lloyd for being there with me to do his physical and written test today. You rocked it out, awesome. Now two more weeks and testing. I would like to wish everone good luck tomorrow on their test. But I know you all will do good and rock it out. I wish I could be there with you tomorrow but I definitely will be there on the 10th and 11th of April.

Today was bad beacuse I got not enough to eat sinse I'm sick. I think im going to not make it tomorrow I hope everybody those good on there test tomorrow.

Sorta nervous for tomorrow, its the physical portion and written test tomorrow :) im in the home stretch for the black belt cycle now :) cant wait to have my very own black belt (1st degree ) around my waist :) !!!

my day was good. I about to fell asleep in my first block. I hope you are ready for tomorrow.

I had an awesome day at black belt class and school. I also was craving a blizzard from dairy queen.

One more day till my physical and written exams. Yay (so nervous).

Even though my mentor sessions are done Master Randle and I still work together. Yesterday she went through all my questions and made sure that i knew them. We are 3 weeks away from our final test. This weekend is our physical and written test and I am hoping the weather is good for us to do the run.

Today I took sparring class helped out with Wang ho. In sparring class I felt like my kicks were stronger than they have before. I am getting better and better every day. I hope you guys are keeping up with your requirements and practicing/studying for Saturday. See you guys tomorrow!!

I had a good day in spite of the dreary weather. Usual day on the job. Then went to Phillip O'Berry Academy to be a tasting judge for their 2nd annual Taste O'Berry event. The event ran a little long so I was not able to get to North Charlotte to attend Black Belt Class, but I did make it to PMAA. That was good. On to the busy weekend.

Today sparring class was a little hard in the beginning, because my tail bone still hurt, but it was ok later on. But as I was sparring other people, I ended up hurting my knee, elbow, and the instep of my foot. This is horrible, this always ends up happening before something big. But I am determined to fight through the pain and try to heal ASAP. I hope that everyone had a great day!! I hope that everyone has been keeping up with everything!! I hope that everyone has been studying!! See ya Saturday!

Another good night for Belt Testing tonight at the Belmont location, had a student test for her Bo Cho Dan belt level tonight, which she made it, it was cool to see her make it because I know that I have helped her train for tonight's testing.

Hello. I had a sparring class today. I hurt myself. I'm studying for the test

I had a great time today because it was sparring. I also had art at school.

My body is really really tired and i can feel the pain in every move. I need to do my physical test and written test good this weekend. 3 more weeks to go until the final test. Need to keep pushing it through!

Today I decided I wanted to go to the family class, and it was fun! I found out that I do not have to know as many things that I have been practicing, which is a relief, but it is also something that makes me a little mad. Then I took kick boxing class, and that was really fun!! But after we had a kart-wheel competition, and it was fun, but the last kart-wheel I did I pulled something, and it hurts really bad when I am in certain positions (I think I pulled my tail bone! UGH) I totally jinxed myself on that. But I am stretching constantly to make sure it does not tighten up, and I am going to take medicine to relieve the pain. Hopefully it is better before Saturday morning, but if it still hurts, I do not care I am going to push through it...

It was just another terrific Wednesday today. My Latin Cuisine Class did very well on their Group Practicals; feeding me some really good food. The remainder of the day went well also, run, requirements and classes.

Had a good night at the Belmont Location helping the Belt testing, now time to practice certain criteria fro the cycle that I need and then time to finish my last few essays, then to study for the written test this Saturday TURN UP !!!

Today I took kick boxing and adult class. In adult class I found out that we do not need to know some of the things that that I have already learned. That is a good and bad thing. It is a good thing because it is one less thing that we need to practice, the bad thing is that we could have been doing something else or practicing something else instead of doing that. In adult class we also practiced pow gwe. I think I have everything down pat that we need to know. I also took j=kick boxing. I took kick boxing even though I am already done with my sparring rounds. I enjoy kick boxing a lot. See you guys tomorrow!!

My day was good . Happy St. Patty's day. Today I had not a lot of homework .

My day was good . Happy St. Patty's day. Today I had not a lot of homework .

Tonight was Solid Belt testing in Belmont. I know at the beginning the kids are nervous but know they wouldn't be testing if Master Shin didn't feel they were ready. I love the most the smiles on their faces when they finish and receive their new belts! Great job by everyone tonight ! Stripe Belts are up tomorrow.

Today I had a bad day at school beacuse I went home earily and did like three challenge for black belt cycle. I couldnt do any thing today.

Today was OK. We have 3 labs in chemistry this week, which i find funny. Requirements are going well

Today I have noticed that I have to work on two things every week. Comment about what else you have to do. 

I had an awesome day did another essay and played sports. I really like baseball now.

yesterday was a really long day. In the BB class Master Evins made us go through almost all poomsaes and self defense. They were a few which we had to go over and over again to make sure we had the right technique.

Sometimes the paths we intend to travel incur road blocks or detours and we have to make decisions to alter our paths and travel a new route. In my past experiences, there have been routes I never intended to travel that have been the most interesting and resulted in journeys and experiences I would not trade for anything.

Hyper Pro class was really fun!, we did class outside, because it was so nice. I forgot to bring sneakers, so I did class outside in my bare feet, but it was still fun!, my feet got sooo black. After Hyper Pro Class, I did PMAA, and the first 30 minutes or so, we practiced breaking bricks; I tried to break one, but sadly I could not, I tried 2 times with my hand and 2 times with my heel. In my opinion, I think that it is scarier to think about breaking a brick with your foot than with your hand. After that we started to work with sticks, and I am really starting to get the hang of things! I am getting nervous with my journals and my exercises, because school has been really busy lately, and it is affecting Tae Kwon do! :( I hope that everyone had...

Today I went to hyper pro. we took class outside and it was really nice out and it was fun. We practiced black belt stuff most of the time and Instructor Marcus taught me something new about Keoping. After that I helped out with the family class and got a leadership credit and a mentee session in. I had fun today and I hope you guys did too. See you guys tomorrow and Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!

My day was good. I got a 85% on my science test I was so happy.

Today I got to go,outside at the end of the day beacuse today we had a lock down I saw 1 helicopter and 3 police cars outside it was a lot of things to happing today I learned how to do proper self defense

Today I got my box wood shrub. It was wet at the bottom and it was very heavy.

I am not the least bit Irish, but I enjoy & embrace the diversity of the holiday. It is light hearted with good food & culture. I hope you enjoy some resprite while staying on track.

I had an awesome day and just noticed I only need one more journal to get fifty. I cant wait for the cycle to be over and be a first degree.

I had an awesome day and just noticed I only need one more journal to get fifty. I cant wait for the cycle to be over and be a first degree.

Yesterday was a good day. School was great. Came back and went to Tae Kwon Do. We did a lot of poomsae and in Hyper practiced our sword form and did a lot of rolls and falls. My body is getting stronger but i am very exhausted. Really looking forward to getting done with the BB cycle...

I got back on track today. I hit the mental/physical wall during the latter part of last week. Today I was back in the attack and succeed mode. I had a good run, did requirements throughout the day and enjoyed classes. It all felt good.

Today I helped out with a family class. I was really fun and I taught someone how to do Chagi Sool. I had a really good and exciting day. I really do not know why but I have been. How was your day??? See you guys tomorrow.

I am doing homework late at night. We are considering dropping rowing. It take from 2:15 when I get out of school to 7:00pm when I get back home. It's awful. Should I do it? comment below

First day of putting on shorts. Now I bet it will it will be cold next week. So I did enjoy every bit of the day. And the sun set was amazing tonight I even stop the warm ups and had the class look out side to enjoy the moment. Like someone wants said your have to stop and smell the roses and enjoy the moment.

I had a great day at school and TKD. I love my life and I hope it keeps going.

Today I did a lot of things I catch up a little bit and I,still have pull ups to do. I did alot of stuff today in the back of the room at tae kwon do I did push ups sit ups and even poomsae. I had a wonder ful day today

Today I don't have to journal but my mom said I had to. comment about what you don't have to do 

The title says it all. I still have a whole lot to do, but I know I can do it. I just got to believe.

My day was good. I had a test in science to day and I think I did very good. I hope that every one is caught up with the requirements.

Yesterday my dad and i ran outside in the morning. It was a little cold when we started but started to warm up. The day was very good. The weather was really warm and i am glad that winter is done.

Have a very early morning tomorrow so I am trying to hit the sack a little earlier... not feeling great today, had a rough night but really tried to push through and get some extra requirements done. I have few days i need to catch up on logging... hope to have time after my early meet in the am. Good night all. Hope you enjoyed the weather today, and a good Monday to you!

Studied hard for the written test this weekend and ready for the physical portion as well. LETS GO!!! Get Hyped!! TURN UP!!!

The Lloyd's of Huntersville enjoyed a very nice Sunday starting with church, then a few chores followed by lunch with the Hartles. The evening was spent reading and getting ready for the week ahead.

I am solo happy. I made it through the mute day and did not have to restart. I felt like I cannot speak today or else I will have to start over but I can talk. How did your empathy training go??? See you guys tomorrow.

OK day today. I feel really tired and stressed out. The cycle is ending soon and I have very important papers to turn in for my classes.

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