Fall 2025 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!

Day before the test!

I can't believe tomorrow is our test! I'm really excited but also nervous about it. We have been training for the past 3 months to get ready for it but it always seemed so far away. This has been a great journey and I can't wait to start the next chapter after the test.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday during sparring class we did brakes and we also did some sparring but all the black belt candidates did no contact.

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I felt lik...

I felt like today was a very simple and easy going day even though I had a test and Quiz! They weren't that hard so it was goood! After school my mom and I got Dunkin donuts because we had a free coffee coupon and then I went to sparring class! Sparring class was also very easy going but I liked it!! And last I ended the day with no homework because I had none tonight which was a first and now I'm going to bed! night:)

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Thursday

Awesome night at S. Charlotte!!!! Did not get many requirements complete but all is good. Took photos while Grandmaster Lee taught the senior tigers and junior wong ho then adult class. Great evening and looking forward to a productive weekend. The meds are working as I am finally feeling human however the steroids make me nuts, well more nuts than usual.

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Today my e...

Today my emotions were up and down. I took a week off and went back to California to spend time with family and friends. Which I had a awesome time , but unfortunately yesterday I received some bad news. my heart is heavy but my memories are full of joy.

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Marcus Hendricks

Felt very good today. I ate a lot of food at school because it was mole day! Felt good throughout the entire day :D

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closer....

Only one more day left. wow. get that reveiw in everybody :)

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You have to fight through the bad days to earn the best days. -unknown

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Today I le...

Today I learned everything I need for testing!!! I also did a lot of red and high red belt self defense.

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toady I he...

toady I helped out with a class and I likes it because I got a group of white belt and they were cool

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today I we...

today I went to school and when I came home I went to TKD. when I got home from TKD I cleaned up the back yard and I bonded with my dad.

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Testing is...

Testing is in two days I can't believe we have all come this far this fast I can tell you I am exited

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hat day

Today was hat day at my school and I wore my super girl shirt with my super man hat. It was a really cool outfit.

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today i we...

today i went over hap lido I pretty much have it down

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last entry

this is my last entry. My dad is letting me talk on his phone to put in my last journal.I am so excited about this being my last journal entry. It's really cool that I'm done with my black belt cycle but I'm also kind of sad in some ways because my dad was doing it with me.I can't wait for testing.

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Taste test

On Monday, we are going to do a taste test! Yay! I figured out that only, Mr Blackmans homeroom, his fourth period and fith period, and Ms Pandyas homeroom only get to taste the food. My sister is in Mr Blackmans homeroom, and I'm in his fourth period. I am very happy. Food!

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Right now ...

Right now im in math. and im so exited cuz we i get to taste test someones food. we are doing tatse tests by the way.

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This Is My...

This Is My Last Journal Entry. I Will Be Finished With My Requirements. I Have Homeschool Tkd Today And Need To Keep Practicing For Saturday!

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday grandmaster Lee came to our school and taught us a ton of cool stuff. Grandmaster Lee is a really cool guy.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday grandmaster Lee came to our school and taught us a ton of cool stuff. Grandmaster Lee is a really cool guy.

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Marcus Hendricks

Grandmaster Lee came over today. I had two classes which him and it was very cool. Thank you Grandmaster!

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Grandmaste...

Grandmaster Lee came today and his time at the Dojan was really fun! He was a super sweet person and taught us the correct ways that he knew to do things! I really enjoyed his visit to our location but I'm sad that I had to leave early because My mom needed me home at 8:30 today specifically!! Hopefully next time he comes I will be able to stay the whole entire time!

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master lee

Today I hada great time at TKD, I did two classes with Master Lee, the first on was with all the LKN black belt testers, and in total, thats, 9. That is alot, and I am exited to get my new belt, If I make it that is. Anyways, Master Schnieder asked a question about good exersises. He then told us about laying on your back on the ground, hands on your solar plexis, keep your heels together, and hit your toes together. I did that with my mom and sister, just right now, and phew, that really gets tireing!

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Today was ...

Today was sooo fun! We had Grandmaster Lee came over and in the middle of the class my sisters iPads rung and it was a facetime from Jacqueline our friend and it was pretty umm.... awkward but no one knew it was my sister ipad. Anyway it was so fun.we paired up and did blocks and stuff. It was fun and right now my mom, twin, and I are doing a foot exersises that helps you stomach, organs, and other stuff. We are on the floor right now and I'm writing my journal.

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project

Tomorrow I have to present my social studies project about brazil and I am very nervous.

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project

Tomorrow I have to present my social studies project about brazil and I am very nervous.

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Hump Day

Happy dance - - - running complete!!!! Took everything I had to finish that tonight so nothing else accomplished but I am ok with it. Just hope tomorrow these new meds kick in so I can get back to normal.

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today I he...

today I helped and I liked it because I was like wanted when I helped because the kids wanted me to help

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today I he...

today I helped and I liked it because I was like wanted when I helped because the kids wanted me to help

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"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." ~Conrad Hilton

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Today was ...

Today was good. I went to Church Class and practiced some Tae Kwon Do. Getting close to testing.

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today

today I went to school and when I got home I did a lot of poomsaes and listen to music and I also talked to my dad and he will be back from DC in an hour.

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Today noth...

Today nothing really exciting is happening. I just finished my school work so i can have free time.

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I got to s...

I got to spend the night with my mimi last night. I have to do my schoolwork and then sell some boyscout popcorn tonight. Only 3 more days until testing! I am starting to get nervous!

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday during class we just, pretty much, reviewed everything.

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I woke up ...

I woke up late today! I was supposed to get up early and finish homework but my alarm never went off so I had for yah to finish the little I kept this morning! After going to school I went to PMAA class and we went over knife twirling techniques and our Section A cinawalees for the testing! Only 4 more days:)

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I woke up ...

I woke up late today! I was supposed to get up early and finish homework but my alarm never went off so I had for yah to finish the little I kept this morning! After going to school I went to PMAA class and we went over knife twirling techniques and our Section A cinawalees for the testing! Only 4 more days:)

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Heartbreak loss

Today was a baseball playoff game in which it was go big or go home we lost in a heartbreaker losing 7-6 after we lead the game 5-0 going in to the final inning. Boy what a disappointing way to end a season.

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Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a tough one -Bruce Lee

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today I to...

today I took sparring class at mint hill and I liked it because It was a no contact thing and me and Ericka faced and I beat her

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Marcus Hendricks

Getting myself mentally prepared for the test on Saturday. Tomorrow and Friday are my only other review sessions. I also need to practice my scissor kick.

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Almost there :D

Today I finished all of my requirements! I also went to train with Grandmaster Lee! It was really fun because we did some self- defense that involved throwing, and I dropped my partner more than once. oops. overall, today had been good.

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today I we...

today I went to school and almost solved a rubix cube and then I went to TKD and grand master Lee was there and I did my mentor, mentee and black belt class.

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Grand Master Lee

Grand Master Lee came to the North Charlotte location to teach a class. It was really fun, because he tells stories and conditions us in fun ways. It is very educational when he explains how we do something and why we do it. I can't wait for next time when Grand Master Lee comes to school.

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Grandmaster Lee

Today we had a very fun black belt class. We had Grandmaster Lee teaching. It was awesome. We learned some new blocking techniques, and he told us to respect whatever we do and to be sincere about it.

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Tuesday

Yikes I have the energy of a pin head. Got to dojang and got some requirements in, not as many as I would have liked, helped in senior wong ho, worked with mentee then had nothing left for adult class so headed home. Dinner, stretching, which is my memitation time, then off to bed. Doc called in another prescription so lets hope that knocks this out of me. Tomorrow is another day.

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Today I ha...

Today I have to go to swimming. I havnt gone to swimming for like months because of Tae Kwon do and I'm probably REALLY slow.

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4 days

I cant believe that their are only 4 more days. I cant wait until it is over. we are so close.

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bored and warheads

Today was just one of those, life is good, next second, life is terrible days. It started off with, my sister and I realizing that we had another math homework assighnment. We had a whole essay about a mathmetician. We quikly did that during our first period, which thankfully we had together, and we got that done. Not so much of the home part of the homework.

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today Im g...

today Im going to the eary class to work on all of my 2nd dan things hope ill be ready

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I did scho...

I did schoolwork today. Now I am getting ready to go to TKD. Tonight is no contact sparring. Its my favorite class. I look forward to it every week.

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I have gon...

I have gone to one class today which is homeschool class. Someone is coming to cook dinner for us tonight and my younger siblings have swim class.

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Today was ...

Today was the day I go to show off my somewhat new hair! I had attempted to dye it Sunday but it didn't fully change to the color I wanted since i have black hair! But today was a good day in m ap calc class, since we had won a race against the other classes, we got a movie day and Doughnuts! Class today was fun though! We were all so shocked the testing was this saturday, its been so quick to come!

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Marcus Hendricks

There practiced a lot of my forms. I'm feeling pretty good about them. Tomorrow I just have to go over hapkido.

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Mistakes are proof you are trying. -unknown

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long day

today I got up and was freezing I went to school and did a lot of work and when I cam how I almost solved a rubix cube. and I have stayed up 'till 10:15 doing math.

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yay!!!!!

I can't believe that testing is almost here!!!!! I have only a couple poomsaes and self defenses left, last time I checked....today was a great day, alot of people noticed that I had deyed a strand of my hair carrot orange, I had mixed emotions.......:D. I had a great day, nothing that speciola happened....I had a great calss of TKD, we did the attack defense staff form, I realy need to get that down. I thibk, and now I will, by the end of the week.

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just got b...

just got back from RCS rehearsal next week is tech week so i won't be home for a long time

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Today i ra...

Today i ran a mile and it is getting easier To do so now I can run it really fast

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Monday

Busy day at work, but that's the norm, then off to South Charlotte for focus on requirements. Still not feeling the greatest so pretty much stayed in small room and did not venture out to the big mat to help in class. Stayed for BB class which was great. Worked on Hapkido form 1, now lets see if the brain can remember it. I am still struggling to refresh 14 thru 20, for some reason they do not want to process. Hope for another productive day tomorrow.

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Penny Board

Yesterday I got a penny board for my birthday. My birthday happens to be the same day Grand Master Lee comes to our school. It's going to be so much fun.

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Today was ...

Today was just a normal day, in tkd class today we just reviewed.

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Today I ha...

Today I had a huge headache and all the people in band class talking and playing didn't make it feel any better hopefully I will better tomorrow

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chucky

tonight I am going to watch the bride of chucky. I am also going to eat ice cream. It is going to be fun.

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Healing my...

Healing my toe today!. Still hurts after last week and no one believed me so...HA I AM IN PAIN. Hopefully it will get better for testing soon!!!

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school was...

school was pretty cool today. we had a popcorn lab and we got to eat popcorn the entire time while we watched this cheezy bill nye video. we were supposed to be learning about connduction, convection, and radiation. all we learned about is how big or small peoples handfuls can be.

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Just came ...

Just came back from school. School was fun today. We switched seets in math class today. In sceince we popped popcorn in different ways. We got to eat them after we were done to. It was fun. Then we watched a movie.

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Today I Ge...

Today I Get To Take Class With Grand Master Lee. I Am So Excited. After Tkd I Have Awards Boy Scouts

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Monday, October 20

so this is my journal for today. I did not do much but my butt hurts from the bike ride yesterday.

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Today noth...

Today nothing exciting is happening. Have to do schoolwork and chores. I'm nervous about testing and hope i pass.

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Marcus Hendricks

Had a good amount of practice on my staff forms today. Tommorow the Hartles should be helping me on staff 3 and 4.

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Marcus Hendricks

Had a good amount of practice on my staff forms today. Tommorow the Hartles should be helping me on staff 3 and 4.

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Marcus Hendricks

Had a good amount of practice on my staff forms today. Tommorow the Hartles should be helping me on staff 3 and 4.

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If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. - Matin Luther King Jr.

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Lazy Sunday

Today I had a pretty lazy sunday and my dad made lasagna and my mom made pie so overall today was pretty good

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I think I ...

I think I am finished with everything that I need to do still need work on my palgues and hapkido

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Sunday

Finally starting to feel human again. Energy level low but happy I got something accomplished. Treadmill wipped me out so ended up with a nap. Other than that domestics, groceries and a couple errands that did not get done yesterday so no complaints. Hoping for a good productive week!!!

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Today when...

Today when I woke up I just decided to stay in bed for a few more hours and then I went and got a haircut after that I went to Walmart and got a new phone case.

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Sunday, October 19

Today my sister, my brother, my mom, and I went biking (my dad was working on the car). It was really fun. We saw some weird people though. A bunck of cute dogs, too. I can't waid for testing! I feel real nervous though.

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Today I We...

Today I Went To Church. After Church I Had To Sell Boyscout Popcorn. I Also Had A Few Requirements To Work on.

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today

today I did a lot of home work I went to the park and I did some TKD stuff and I also played some video games. 

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Today was ...

Today was awesome. We had a great day. We went to Church and then went to go look at some property. I got some stuff done today!!!!!

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This is my...

This is my last entry. We took the day off. Played and Rested......this week is the final crunch. See everyone Saturday am!

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This is my...

This is my last entry. We took the day off. Played and Rested......this week is the final crunch. See everyone Saturday am!

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Henna

Today, my sister and I helped our older sister Heloise dye all her hair in henna. The Henna was a orangeish, copper, but since she had dark hair you could only see it in the sunlight. With all the extra, I put henna on a long strand near the front. A few hours later, right now, I washed the henna out. The strand was like, carrot orange, since my hair was pretty light, It really showed up. Sadly, later, Hloise had to leave to go back to college. It's all pretty sad.

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lazy day

today I had a lazy day which means I didn't do any requirements. I went to a pizza place and had pizza and I also went to pick out my Halloween costume. I am going to be a jester this year. It is red and black with a mask, gloves, a hat and a shirt with pants. It looks really cool. I cant wait until Halloween. Tonight I am going to watch scary movies with my mom. It is going to be really fun.

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today is p...

today is probably going to be a bad day. my big sister is going to leave for UNC Chapell hill and i guess thats sorta bad. Im exited for tomorrow though. I m going to wear my new AM jeans.

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Chilling a...

Chilling at ho!me today. Going to go meet my dads awesome high school teachers.

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Today i am...

Today i am going to go to church and coming back home to have free time. End of the cycle and test approaching. Better have your requirements finished!

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday I had to take the PSAT and it ran pretty late! I was supposed to take black belt class because they told us it would end at 11 but it finshed at 12 so I couldn't make it to if! :( But after I went to my volunteer at normal time-2pm- and then got to visit my friend at her job!!

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today I to...

today I took bbc and I liked it because we reveyed all the stuff

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I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination-Jimmy Dean

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Marcus Hendricks

HAd some really good review of hapkido forms 2 and 3. Tomorrow i should be getting a lot of miles in.

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Saturday, October 18

Today at black belt class we went over EVERYTHING. It was really helpful, I really needed help on my palguay forms. Besides that, I am 99.99% shure that I have everything down. Really happy rn. Goodnight

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Today was ...

Today was a very tiring day. After Sparring Class I had to go to my this big program at our Church. It is basically every country sells the specialty food. It was amazing. We had an Indian food stall. We raised more than $700. All profits go to build a new thing at our Church. It was amazing though. It has amazing food. We just came back very tired. Need to get a good sleep.

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had a tuto...

had a tutoring session with Master Burkart today. It was very helpful. And then helped out the demo team at their performance at St. Lukes

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Today we g...

Today we got a huge win in baseball in which I think the final score was 20-4 and I also got a pair of hits

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Today we g...

Today we got our pictures taken and my grandma left to go home back to Seattle, Washington. I had a lot of fun getting our pictures taken and i am sad my grandma had to leave. After the pictures i went to black belt class at Master Evans. Then i came back home and played all afternoon.

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Saturday

Please - - -please - - -please let there be some light at the end of the tunnel. Over two weeks with this crud and I am so done with being sick. No class today which really ticked me off but would not have lasted more than 5 minutes and it would not have been fair to all the candidates, last thing they need is to get sick before next weekend. Tried to run a few errands today and that did not work very well. Came home and pretty much was a couch potato with the most strenuous duty of the day being laundry - -yippy what fun. Kept looking at the treadmill and that was about the extent of that - -good intentions but need to be smart. Positive thoughts I am going to wake up tomorrow morning feeling better and get back on track- - if not back to...

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Today afte...

Today after black belt class, which was just review, I went and help out wit a taekwondo booth at barnette.

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