Fall 2024 Black Belt Cycle

Candidate Journals

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Black Belt candidates blog daily about their journey: their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and successes; their pain and their encouragement. Follow along on their journey; words of encouragement are always welcome!

physical and written test

yesterday we had the physical and written test. i ran a 10:24 mile and a half. i also did very well on the written test, i am still waiting on the results but i feel i did very well. i go Wednesday to the recruiting office so i hope that goes well.

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So tired

Wow after the test and the two classes i wiped out till 6 then we went to a restaurant and now my legs are still sore  

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Physical Test and Hospital Day

The day started off with running and then was pushups, situps, burpees, v-situps, pull-ups and kicks.  I think I passed everything except v-situps.  There was a written test.  I felt like I knew most of the answers.  I was not able to take class because of a soccer injury from Thursday.  I spent 4.5 hours waiting to be seen at Levine's Children's hospital. It only took 30 minutes to examine me.  They said I might have a mild concussion.  I will take it easy for the next few days. 

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I did a lot today(and yesterday)

I finished my kwans essay last night plus those other two. It kept me up late. On physical testing, I passed everything except pushups, which I will retake later this week. On the written test, iI think I did well. I finished jump rope today, finished my classes because of the AAU, and this is my last journal for the cycle that's required. I'm  starting to finish early, and i hope that I finish the rest of the cycle early, too.

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Big Busy Day!!

Whew - -physical and written test complete, everyone did a fantastic job today!!!  Now it's time, even more, to stay focused.  Thank you Inst. Randle & Weeks you were great partners. I ran errands after class and by time I got home I was spent.  Yes I admit it, I was tired, curled up on the sofa and out I was for an hour or so.  Made the decision that I was going to take the rest of the day off from TKD and focus on the domestic front.  Family coming in town soon and do not want to get too far behind.  All about balance.  Have a couple committments tomorrow, and tomorrow night, so am thinking it might have to be a light day.  It's all good and I am happy where I am at.  Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend. 

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Study Study Study

i have about 4 questions that i am stuck on still!!!! ughh ive done all i can to memorize them! i feel really good about the physical part though. o and correction from last journal, it is October 16, next wedensday that i go to the Air Force recruiting office and hopefully sign up for the military!

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TESTING

I've been studding all night. im ready for testing yahhhhhhhhhh. i went to kobe. it was so good and tomorrow is my moms b day

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Different Productivity

While I may not have been productive in regards to physical requirements today I was very productive in other aspects.  Had lesson with Master Chin today and she got me on track with the items I was not certain on.  Much better but still work in progress.  Went to class in Mint Hill tonight and as always great class, thank you Master Burkart.  Got to see Inst. Tucker tonight and what a positive influence.  All is good and looking forward to tomorrow!!!

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OCT. 11

Today I had a test in almost every class. After school I came home and immediately went to work studying for the written test that is tomorrow morning. Im feeling confident in the physical test but ill always be a little anxious! I nervous about the pull-ups and the jumprope,.. they have never been my strengths. However Im always crossing my fingers. I hope everyone does great tomorrow and really pushes themselves. 

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Fun Friday

Today was a fun Friday! After school I had soccer practice. We got to run 1 1/2 miles. That helped me a lot because now all I had to do was study for the written test. I think I am prepared for tomorrows tests. But the only thing I am worried about is my head injury. I get easy headaches just by running a mile so I don't know how I will do it. I just hope for the best.

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We can write 2 today?

Im just saying I am wondering if we can write 2 journal enteries today... If we can I would just like to tell you I am going to the Lee Borthers Cup on November 9th and I get my report card and PS4 on November 15th!

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Well, it was nice knowing you guys

Have you seen my journal enteries, it looks like I am not passing the cycle. Good luck to everyone else though. I will still try but I am probably not going to pass

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almost done

today i finished a bit more requirements pretest tomorrow a bit stressed if i don't pass i wont pass my dad so i better make my pretest and my test or im dead :/

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10-10-13 failed to save

on thursday 10-10 I ran and went to black belt class I also helped out to class in black belt class we worked on different strikes and kicks it was alot of fun

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4 More Essays

Today I finished my book for my essay. I have to finish a LOT tomorrow. At least the fourth one is community service, so we have to wait a little bit, so I can write the first part in the middle of next week, and the rest after the festival. I shouldn't have waited so long to do them. I'll just have to put in my hardest effort tomorrow and get them done. Well, on the other hand I only have one mile to do tomorrow and I'm done!(with miles) I didn't get to jump rope today, but I'll do them tomorrow. I mostly read my book today, and nothing else other than school, tkd, and making more rubber band bracelets. The bracelet thing is also going well for me, and I'll have a lot done for the festival. We are going to raise a lot of money for the hospital!

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Essays

jeez so many essays. im joking i think i only have like 2 essays :D. i will get them done tomorrow. It is gonna be a last minute thing. As the wise kid once said, good things come to those who wait.

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essay day

i finished all the essays today. i got the book reading one done, finished the Kwans one, and did the mission in life essay. i finally have my appoint for the Air Force, it is november 13th. i can not wait to join the military! its going to be extremely hard but so rewarding in the end. God Bless america.

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10/10

Today in black belt it was interesting because instead of hitting the padded part of the bags we we kicking the bottom black parts of them. I'm also really happy because I finally got all of my leadership credit requirements done.  

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Injury

Today after school I had a soccer game.  It did not go as well as I thought it would.  First, All the good players did not get to start so that the second string players could play.  Second, When I got in I was injured within 3 minutes.  A crazy guy hit me in the head with his head.  I did not get to play in the game after my injury.  It feels so good to get this off of my chest.  After the game I was able to get in a mentee session.  I only 2 more mentee sessions to go.

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Zero's

I am a happy camper tonight, happy dance away.  This has been a very challenging cycle for me, and I know everyone else, but bottom line if you want something, and focus, you can do anything you put your mind to.  Requirements complete and the mail man put the icing on the cake when I got home.  Stressfull day at work, but will figure it out, then off to South Charlotte.  OK if you have not figured it out yet I am with Master Chin & Inst. Hsin at South Charlotte.  Did my queen of colorox wipes thing, got all the leaves off the walkway, finished requirements, helped in class then stayed for adult class, very productive.  Had a fantasic class!!!!  What I enjoy the most is that it's not a teaching method of do this, they explain why we are doing it.  It's blue stripe week and while sparring combinations are important,...

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9 more life

I only have 9 more jurnal entreys left I am so happy that every one kept working as hard as they could to reach this goal one question I want to ask where do you get the shirts that say thousands of hours of training hundreds of classes countless bumbs and bruises one black belt It would be helpful to know thanks

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so tired

SO TIRED, SO TIRED, SO TIRED. Did I mention that I was tired. Yesterday I was tired because I barely got any sleep that night. UGH.

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scared

i have been studying for the test. i going to try to work with Megan to see if we can do everything for Saturday. i cant believe it already here.

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OCT. 10

Just went on a extremely long run/walk and was a little concerned.... For the past few years I have had a dislocated rib that tends to pop out of place every so often. Today on my run I couldn't breathe and felt like something was poking into my right lung. This is not just a problem because of testing but it is very dangerous to my health. Im hoping it wont be an issue come Saturday so meanwhile Im crossing my fingers and holding my breath (literally!). Right after school I started typing my History of the Kwans that I wrote last week. Hopefully it will take up 5 pages! 

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cross country meet

today i had a cross country meet. i ran a 23:12 5k. it is slower but everyone had slower times because of the course. there were hills, rocks, roots and pretty much everything you could think of. before my meet, i studied for the test this saturday. i also brought my flash cards on the bus to study on the way to and from. i have about 6 questions i am still trying to get down. the other ones i think i got down! feeling confident!

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1 More Mile and Completed Mentee Sessions!

Today I finished my required mentoring of my mentee. I also walked a lot, so I only have one mile left as well as only 6 jump rope rounds done which I'm finishing tomorrow. I have to take a picture of my mentee and mentor forms and upload it to Drop Box, which Dad can help me with. I had a pretty good day today, but I also have to do a lot tomorrow. It will be a long, but worth it day.(hopefully)

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Today

Today I went to Durham Raleigh after that I got my flu shot I also got bloodwork done I got a hurt arm Yeah I had a busy day  

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Happy Wednesday!!

Well busy, crazy day at work, but hey what's new, then off to South Charlotte.  I was not as productive on requirements today as I wished but I did get a ton accomplished.  Sometimes time management does not go as planned but in the end it all works out.  Helped in 3 classes tonight, worked with both my mentee and mentor.  Again can not say enough I am very lucky to have the support system I have.  Ms. Tucker rocks and Jillian & Luke are the best!!! I would just like to finish ahead of schedule so I can focus on knowledge, fine tuning everything and I do not want to be stressed.  This is a journey, I want to enjoy it and do things for the right reason. 

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ugh

Today I stayed up to knock on all of my neighbors doors. I did that so I could raise all of the money for the kicks for kids. A lot of my neighbors gave me ten or twenty. I am really nervous for the end of this cycle.

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hard workout

today i woke up just like any other day, but i hit my head on my bedroom door :p. i got dressed, ate waffles, bacon, rice crispies, milk, and a protein shake for breakfast (not much variation in my breakfast on most days), then went to the bus in the COLD morning. i was freezing because my jacket dosent cover my legs and i was wearing shorts because i had gym today. i got to school and went inside in the WARM, thank you insulation and air conditioning. in first block we had to bring in an object that we thought was "beautiful", i brought in a megalodon tooth that i found underwater when scuba diving off the coast of florida last year. i can tell you that no one had an object as interesting as mine!! they all brought in pictures of family, food, clothes, or baseballs. in second block...

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getting on top of my requirements

today i did extra on my remaining requirements because i finished a lot of the others im really close to finishing, getting a bit of homework though now 

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Wacky Wednesday

Today I did not have practice so I went to afterschool.  In afterschool I got to finish my homework.  I also got in a mentor session.  I only have 1 more mentor session to go. I should be able to get it in on Saturday. By the end of this week I should have all of my physical requirements done (except my miles) - but I will be close.

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Going Hard

Today I went really hard on my mentee.  Since it is really close to testing, I think I should of.  For everything he did wrong on his form, he had to do two push ups  He did really well.  He only has three forms, but he still dd amazing!  I hope everybody does well on testing.

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oct 9

today I got my breakfast at my house.When I get to school I do safty portal.woot woot hump day.

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Back in the Green!

Today I'm green in everything except weekly black belt classes and sparring rounds, I did a lot today and m tired, but at least I'm green. I haven't had much free time lately, but I have to get stuff done. Today in black belt class we played jeopardy, and it was a good review for the test coming up soon. Doing all the requirements in the day makes it really hard to get to sleep at night. ?Tomorrow I need to do a lot to stay in the green 

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10/8

Today I took 3 classes and I'm really tired but I'm really happy that I finally finished my kwan essay. I'm now ready for bed

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almost here

im so scared for testing this weekend i hope i pass because on saturday its my moms b day. yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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getting ready for the written test

i am really starting to study for the test saturday. i have read over it maybe once a week the last couple but i am now making flash cards and quizzing my self on them. i am also highlighting the questions i need to study more one color and the ones i know in another color. i hope these study tools help those who read this! almost done!!

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I am done

I am done with every thing besides pull ups It feels very good to finally be done with every thing I evan finished my 5 page esay wow it feels great just so good to finally be done with every thing on the cycle so now I only do pull-ups with a few of everything else ;)

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flawless uniform

today i woke up a little bit late, i needed to wear my JROTC uniform today to school so i set my alarm clock 10 minutes early but ended up waking up at the same time. i got dressed properly and had waffles, rice crispies, bacon, milk, and a protein shake. i went out to the bus, it was unusually chilly today so i was glad i was wearing a jacket. i slept on the bus because i was tired from monday. in first block we had a substitute, we spent the whole time reading an informational magazine on the government and new scientific developments, we took notes on what interests us and summaries of the articles. in second block we were evaluated on our uniforms outside, i was wearing a tie and it was windy so that aggravated me!!! but i got a perfect uniform inspection, then we spent the...

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weekday class

today I went to the tuesday black belt class we did tae Kwan do jeopardy we went over our tests and we played it was fun almost done with requirements 

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Day 60

Well it's Day 60 and I am still standing so that's a good thing.  I could be in better shape but happy with where I am at.  Pretty uneventful day same old, same old -- work then off to classes.  Got to meet with my mentee's today and that is always a pleasure.  They are fantastic and make my day.  Helped in the 5:40 class then stayed for adult class.  Thank you Inst. Hsin for another try to make us drop +++++ class.  That is definitely a way to challenge yourself.  It's all about focus and getting into a zone.  I may never be quick and fast but I will last!!!  On another note if anyone has sold panda tickets if you could please bring them to class Saturday so I can get everything ready for the Fall Festival.  Tickets will still be available at the festival for chances to win!!!  The furry ones...

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OCT. 8

I have been so stressed about getting in classes and going over poomsaes and self defense. Meanwhile as I spent all my time reviewing....I managed to get really really behind on my running. So for tonight, Im not going to any classes but instead Im studying for the written test that is on Saturday and taking a long run/walk. 

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Not So Good Work Day vs Great Insane Class

Well happy camper I was not today at work.  Just seemed like everything decided not to go as planned then a few other thing on top of that to boot.  Oh well it will be better tomorrow and truly could have been worse.  Got to S. Charlotte after work and focused on requirements, helped in junior class then great insane class with Master Chin & Inst. Hsin.  Master Chin focused on staff forms which was a big help.  It's not a matter of doing the form but being precise on your execution.  I know the forms but now trying to focus on making them more powerful.  Lot's of review on the knife and I swear I am going to get it.  I am up to 7 so happy dance for that it just needs to be more fluid instead of mechanical.  I think too much.  Last but not least was TKD++++++++.  Inst. Hsin...

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Monday

Today is MONDAY!  After school practice was rained out so I go to go home early.  I got most of my homework done except one project that I am doing.  I was able to get in a few requirements.  I only have jump rope, RAOK, self-defense, and running to complete.

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Hard workout

Today in school was pretty normal. I got my Cyprus Today! I need to name him, I'm thinking Stanley. black belt class was hard, we had a tough work out, but we got a lot Of requirements! I'm ready to sleep. Goodnight!

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mentor no show

today I went to leadership class and we worked on demo stuff before master Michel was going to show up but didn't I got a mentee session with tiger and still ran 2 miles its very very annoying 

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Rainy Monday

Yeah it was rainy today and we got soaked waiting for the bus and had to go to the nurse because they were afraid we had hypothermia 

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a good monday

today i woke up really tired again, but still got out of bed with motivation to start my day. i got dressed and had waffles, cheerios, bacon, milk, and a protein shake for breakfast. then i packed up and went to the bus, i was afraid it was going to rain and it literally started raining as soon as i stepped on the bus!! i slept on the bus, it was easy with the rain on the roof. in first block, we went over what makes up culture, the definition, how culture effects us and shapes who we are. in second block we went over what it takes to be healthy, we had to write an essay on it, i chose topics like physical workout, eating right, keeping healthy on medication for sickness, maintaining personal relationships with people for mental and emotional health, doing good in school, and having free time...

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Oct 7

Today I did my requirements and my imply thy

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so close

It is so close to the end of the cycle. I am so nervous for this because I can almost do a v-sit up but it is really hard.

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OCT. 7

Mondays are always super busy days. Had a doctors appointment right after school, then headed home to start a load of homework. Im getting really nervous about this written test because I still don't have a few of the answers on the study guide. My plan for tonight is to go to South Charlotte (Master Chin's) and get in as many classes as I can. Hopefully by the end of the week I will have all of my classes nocked out. 

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Journaling at School

Today I'm doing my journal at school in computer class in free time! My friends are watching me write some of it. It's so cool! Anyways, i usually don't do my requirements in the morning, because I do them right before I go to bed, then I do my daily journal and brush my teeth and go to bed. today I'm getting it done early so i won't have to do it later. I read a little bit more of my book for my essay, but I still have a lot to do. I hope I get done early this cycle. 

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4 miles

today I had to run 4 miles because i didn't run yesterday because of the AAU tournament my dad told me yesterday i din`t have to run because of the tournament so i had to make it up

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This took like 20 minutes

wow my internet is really slow. it took like 20 minutes for my to get this add journal thing to pop up. anyways i gotta study for the test next week. but i don't know if i can best my running time. nest two days will be do voted to running.

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renaissance festival!!

I had a very relaxing day with the family! We went to the Renaissance festival. i took the day off of physical requirements. this week is all gana be studying for the written test. i have all essays done, i just have to edit to make sure they are good. Oh and if anyone has a scanner, could i use it? Our printer thing is broken so i cant upload the mentor mentee forms, that would be great! thank you! 

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essays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Saturday I had to do my last two essays. They are the belt rank essay and the hero profile two. That was terrible, to waste a beautiful day doing essays. It was very hard because my grandma had to check, and I had to restart on one of my paragraphs.

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Relaxed

I had a relaxed day. I got up at 9:30 and did requirements then went to sunday school. I came home, did more requirements and went on a run with my dog. I showered and finished my homework outside, it was a nice day. I'm done with kicks! yay! now to get to bed earlier.

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Football Sunday

Today was football Sunday. I ran two miles with my Mom this morning. After church I did my homework and then started my requirements. I had a few breaks but mostly did homework and requirements and my Kwan's paper. During my breaks I watched football.  

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long day

i worked ouside and did my staff form. i cant beileve testings in a week 

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Day 58

Well it's day 58 and I feel good!!  Pounded on requirements today between laundry, groceries and ironing.  Got to meet with my mentee today, Luke, and it was great.  Today was his 7th birthday and we met in the parking lot at the grocery store and had a perfect session.  Found a nice grass area with shade tree by the bank and he did his thing while mom did her thing.  Such a special boy then he was off to finish birthday celebrations.  Finished the Kwan essay so relief on that one.  Trying to study for the test and just hope all goes well.  Everything is starting to run together.  I know most of it but when I start to write it down I go blank.  I will figure it out just hopefully by the end of the week.  On a very sad note it's Master Moon's "temporary" last night in Charlotte.  I will miss her...

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Sunday

Today I did a lot of requirements, and I'm very tired. I feel like it's already 10 or 11 PM. I didn't get to do any essays today, but if I have any spare time, I'll work on some. On Wednesday, I'm going to finish my required mentoring sessions, and my leadership requirements. It turns out that at the AAU, I got my hand strained, with a t, though at first I thought it was a sprain. My mom says it will heal in about a week, and I just have to be a little bit more careful. Anyways, I just need to keep doing requirements to get done early or right on time. I have lots to do, but I'll get it done; I just have to stay consistent. Tomorrow I hope I'll be able to do a lot.

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OCT. 6

I worked so hard on homework and projects that I forgot to enter in my requirements! Its freaking me out that we have our written and physical test next week. I honestly cant believe that it has been 9 weeks since the start of testing. With everything that I have going on today, Im hoping ill have time to study the test! 

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Fire Power

Yesterday, I got my new shrub.  Guess what the name of the bush is, Fire Power.  I chose the bush because it sounds cool and it is going to look cool because it has fiery red leaves.  I have to fertilize it once a week with Miracle Grow and I also have to water it .  The Miracle Grow thing hooks up the hose and you just turn it on and it is pretty easy.   

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Saturday

What a great day!!  Fantastic class today got to cover lot's of things with Master Knight & The Hartles.  Sorry had questions but it was great.  Thank you Mr. Weeks you are an awesome partner. Met with Ms. Tucker and as always she can answer any questions.  I was in the full of questions mode today.  Got home and yes took a small cat nap, needed it.  Got up and being very productive kicked in.  Since the domestic fairy did not show up I clicked my heels, waved the wand and made it happen along with several requirements.  Husband got home from golf and figured it was best to stay out of the way - - good idea.  Looking forward to another good day tomorrow. 

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lasy day

today i just stayed home and my grandfather came to eat dinner with us.  i missed him so i was so happy to see him. 

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AAU Tournament and my dad's b-day

Today was the AAU tournament and I got a second place medal for poomsae, and a third place trophy for sparring. I got a good amount of requirements done, and I finished random acts of kindness! I have finished a small portion of the cycle early, I need to just keep fiishing stuff early. Today was also my dad's b-day, and he got some presents and an awesome card from me, which was a dog begging him to have the best birthday ever! It was a cute an funny card. It was also another exciting, but tiring day. Tomorrow I need to do essays, poomsaes, and self defense. 

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a great saturday

Had a great saturday! woke up at 5:30, had a cross country meet that lasted till about 2. then went downtown for dinner. now im about to go out to the amazing maize maze with some friends!

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My 50th Journal Entry

First I want to say congratulations to everyone who competed in the tournament today! I wish that I had been there. In black belt class today, we got to work on a lot of poomsaes. I got to ask a lot of questions and work on all of my other forms. I really enjoyed the class. I can't believe that the physical test is already next week!!!!!! I have most of the written test memorized. I just have a hard time with the 6 distances. I am so excited about it! Thank you so much to everyone who has helped me and encouraged me during this testing cycle and the last one.  I appreciate everything that you have done for me, especially Master Shin and Master Cavazos.

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Super Saturday

To kick off today I did a walk/run with my Dad.  I then helped out at little tigers.  After that I did some requirements and a mentor session with Master Knight.  I had black belt class and Master C. Hartley taught the class. It was really fun.  We worked on forms, hakpido, and weapons.  When I got home I got to eat Zaxby's for lunch.  After that, I started my homework and finishing my requirements. After I finish my homework I will have free time.

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AAU

Today i went to the AAU tournament and did both sparring and forms i got 3rd place on sparring and 2nd on forms on sparring i did 2 matches because there was 4 people in my group the first match was 2 other people in my group in the middle of 1 round 1 kid threw up i had the last  and 3rd  to last matches master Kim was my coach when i did my last match the judge said i was blocking with my nee because the kid screamed and i happened twice i had no idea was she was talking about but then i figured out that it was because me and him kicked at the same time after my last match master Kim and master Michel said i was really good im happy im home and i can rest still got to figure out what classes i got...

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Nap

Just woke up from a long nap it it felt good. so yeah that's about it. i had spaghetti for lunch. and my favorite colar is green.

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my workout stuff

This is my workout statistics for this week          298.6 1056.4Push Ups1501505015015015015010,166 10,0000Sit-ups150150501501501501509,790 10,000210Burpees/Squat Thrusts2000202015201,185 1,0000Basic Kicks1501252515015015020010,530 10,5000Poomsae Challenge201210202020201,438 1,50062Self-Defense Challenge2012010155151,076 1,0000Sparring Rounds5305535230 2100Jump Rope5315555209 2101Meditation/Quiet Time5505555618 5000Pull Ups5335555285 35065Random Acts of Kindness (RAOKs)1000302205 2000  So yes I am almost done     P.s sorry this is short I needed one but its late so yeah.

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essay

today i got 2 pages of my hisyory of the kwans essay done. i have to go to a birthday party tomorrow. after the party i have to finish my essay. i am really tired.

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Tiring Friday

Today was a very long day. I'm exhausted. I wrote 2 essays and did a bunch of requirements. Tomorrow I'll be doing a lot. I also got some small rubber bands at the store today to make some rubber band bracelets to sell for Levine Children's Hospital. I think I'll be able to make a lot, sell some to my friends, and also wear some myself, maybe 1 or 2. Tonight I've finished all my requirements for today, and I'm so happy I've done them. I also get to watch a movie tonight, so all in all, it's been a tiring, productive, and fun Friday.

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Happy Friday

So ready for the weekend!!!  Good day at work, not so good day at doctor and awesome time at testing today.  Three different testing classes and they all rocked!!!  Great job everyone.  All I am going to say if it is the last thing I do I am going to complete these requirements on time.  The time management is getting to me but I have got this and know there is always a solution to everything.  All is good and ready for class tomorrow then focus on requirements, essay, study for test and of course the dreaded domestics.  At this point a house fairy would be really nice - - - -.

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Friday!

Happy Friday!  Today was a terrific day.  I got a lot accomplished at work and then I came home and got a lot accomplished.  I also went to visit Dr. Bill, which always makes me feel better.  He adjusted my knees, my wrist, and then I got acupuncture on them too.  Everything is good for another ten thousand miles!  J  However, I think my jump rope and sparring rounds are going to have to take a rest.  Those are just too brutal on my knees.  L  I need to save my knees for physical day and definitely for testing!  We’re almost there….

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class

today I had dream team and blackbelt class a lot of people weren't there. there was only three people. me , megan and davis. I kida scared that next week is testing

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Testing

Today was pretty easy. My classes didn't do much, and I made up a bad grade which is good. I relaxed some at home and did some requirements (I need to stop missing my first alarm!). I then went and helped out with testing for a while, which went great! Good job to all the testers! Then I came home and relaxed some more. I plan on writing essays tomorrow and adoring a bio project since we don't have sparring class. Goodnight!

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Finally Friday

Today afterschool I had sparring class. It was taught by Master Kim. It was very fun! After class we went to Chili's to eat dinner.  It was goooood. I came home and worked on my requirements. I have little tigers in the morning and Black Belt class.  

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9/4

Today I went to BB class and we worked on forms, hapkido and went over test questions.  There are some questions I'm still having trouble getting it right.  

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today was ok

today was ok its a friday so it has to be at least ok i had an ok day at school i ran 2 miles in the mourning again i did my requirements and logged them in my sister lost the remote my dad found it finally some free time i still got 3 pages on the kwans 

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OCT. 4

Had an amazing time helping out at testing tonight. The students did a fantastic job and really worked hard to earn their next belt. I am really looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow morning. It will be the first time that I ever skip a Saturday class, but with all the schoolwork assigned I have to really manage my time well.

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Oct 4

today I did school and it is Friday.Woot Woot.

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Scones!

I had a lot of tests and quizzes today. They went okay, I got a 100 on one of the quizzes! I brought scones and lemonade in to tkd to raise money for kicks for kids. I raised about $45 yay! It was also college night at school so that was a little interesting, but I'm still not ready to think about it. Shower time!

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Thursday

Today was a great day. I took two tests at school, and I think I did pretty well on them, and I also finished the required sparring classes and meditation.  I also took a sparring class at Mint Hill today. I got some sparring rounds in, as well as practice and experience for the AAU. I still can't believe that the competition is only a couple days away! I need to do some more sparring rounds to catch up, and prepare me for the tournament at the same time. Now that I've got some requirements out of the way, I can work on other stuff, like sparring rounds and self defense an poomsaes. Tomorrow I'll be able to do more, so I hope t start my walking plan then.(3 miles one day, then 1 the next, and then 3 the day after that) Tomorrow I will hopefully be able to do...

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master Riche class

today i went to black belt class and master Riche tout  it we worked on stretching out our kicks and proper distance i learned a lot today and it was fun

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Senior Moment

Well today was actually a good day.  Crazy busy at work then went to South Charlotte and focused on requirements, met with Jillian, to work on her belt requirements, helped in class then stayed for 6:40 class.  All was going well till I got home and realized I left my knife, black belt book and notes book on the ledge.  Want to talk about freaking out.  That's not me I normally do not leave things.  Oh yes Inst. Hsin I will do pushups tomorrow.  So now I can not log my requirements because all my stuff is all snug as a bug at the dojang.  URG!!!  Other than that all is good because it could be a lot worse.  Guess I will log double tomorrow night after helping with testing.

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Almost done

I am so happy I am almost done with everything I finished pushups only have 360 more sit ups have finished all my leadership credits all my sparring classes and dream team and every thing else.Wow you cant believe how happy I am to be finished with most of this yes today is a good day

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sparring

today i had sparring class. it was so much fun. cant wait for testing. also so scared.

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I dont know what to write about

I don't know what to write about at all. I am sitting hear wondering what to write about and I am really stressed out with all of this homework and black belt. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

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Thursday

Today is Thursday!!! After school and soccer practice I got to go to King Tiger and get some requirements in.  I also had got a mentee session and helped out in class. This weekend I will finish most of my requirements.  I will also finish my Kwans paper.  It is taking me a long time to write five pages. 

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long workout

today i woke up planning to get up 10 minutes early but ended getting up at normal time, figures. i got dressed and had bacon, cereal, waffles, milk, and a protein shake, then went out to the bus and got there early enough to be freezing cold by the time it arrived... my day wasnt going well so far. i slept on the bus and was out like a ROCK, i was the last one off the bus and barely woke up in time. in first block we had to go to the auditorium to do picture day which wasnt a big deal but took up half the class. the other half the class we had a test on the book we were reading, "kaffir boy", and the rest of the test was african countries location and literary devices. in second block we warmed up on the track but didnt do...

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Plans Change...

My day today did not go as planned.  It started off normal – requirements and then work.  However, I had planned on going to BB class tonight and then PMAA class, but the fates had different plans.  I ended up not getting home from work until almost seven and that didn’t leave me enough time to feed my kids and get to class.  L But I made the most of it.  I had my own mini class by working on all of the stuff I need to know for testing.  The closer it gets the more nervous I get.  I’ve been working hard and I feel like I know my stuff, but I’m worried that I’ll have brain freeze during testing.  Oh well, I’ve just got to do the best that I can do!

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Oct 3

Today I did a sparing class at mint hill.I love sparing people that are better than me because then I get better.

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Hurting my thumb

Today started off like a normal day.  I got my work done in Math. Did some writing in Language Arts.  Had a test in Science.  Lunch was good too.  The half way into PE i did something that I wasn't supposed to. I was playing around.  I hit my thumb so hard, it went back and touched my arm.  I really hope it is not broke.  I won't be able do push ups and get my black belt.  I really have worked hard.

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OCT. 3

Have a big Geometry test today in first period, and I am nowhere close to being prepared. Hopefully I can get some studying time in before school starts. Last night I did a ton of poomsaes at South Charlotte and had a blast at sparring class. I need a few more requirements, but other than that, I'm on a good pace. 

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Hebrew High

Today was not so great. I fell asleep after my first alarm, skipping my requirements. I had a hard time staying awake during school. Once I got home I baked mainly and finshed annotating. I then went to hebrew high which was better than I expected. I also met someone who was nerdy like me, she's really cool. I'm behind for today on some requirements, but that's the price for good grades and sleep.

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Leadership Credits Finished

Today I finished with my leadership credit 1s, which makes me officially done with the required amount of leadership credits! I'm also now one step closer to finishing the cycle. I'm 9 journals away from having the required amount of those, and I'm almost done with random acts of kindness. I've been meaning to walk, to get that finished, but lately I've just been too busy. I think I'll finish some stuff early, and other stuff right on tme. I've been a little inconsistent, but I'm getting caught up. I need to work on my essays soon.

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Almost There

Today after school I was able to help out with a class and finish my last Dream Team class.  I will finish my leadership 1 by Saturday.  I hope to get most of my physical requirements finished by the weekend.  I also plan to finish my Kwan's paper this weekend.

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