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!

Making Dinner

Today I made dinner for my family. It was fun, but I don't know if it is delicious yet. Mostly because I haven't eaten it yet and nobody has tried it yet. I made chicken noodle soup with carrots, celery, onion, broth, chicken, fresh thyme and noodles. I also going to bake cresants to go with it.

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today I we...

today I went to tae kwon do an Yesterday I went to my friends house

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today I we...

today I went to tae kwon do an Yesterday I went to my friends house

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pancakes

this morning I helped my mom make Halloween pancakes and they were very good. we put sprinkles in them and I love sprinkles. they had little pumpkins in them and it was so cool!!

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right now ...

right now its breakfast time. i slept in pretty late.

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Had a good...

Had a good sleep today. But I badly hurt my toe and hurts when I walk so it might be questionable if I can train today.

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just got b...

just got back from the show we have two tomorrow but its good

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Today was ...

Today was Friday, yay tomorrow I get to relax and do fun thing. I had an ok day at school today also.

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It was pr...

It was pretty relaxed friday! I went to school, then straight to TKD black belt class. We did stick, staff and regular forms! After TKD I hung out with my friend. I have to sleep relativity early because i have to take the PSAT in the morning tom before black belt class at Master Evins' School!

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Today was ...

Today was really fun. I went shopping in the mall and we went to American Eagle, Pacsun, Anthropology, Forever 21 and (hold your horses) Auntie Anne's. It was fun, (I said that twice) I went with my mommy, big sis, twin sis, me, myself, and I. We all had fun. I bought black jeans from AM and then we went to Forever 21 and bought some stuff over they're, (it was all for my big sis because come on! 12 year olds are not supposed to go to that store we still need to get our own sense of style!). Well I hope everyone who read my journal entry had a great day and tell me if you read my journal entry. I just want to know who are the stalkers in my TDK group. I know that I am, I read other people's journal entry ALL the time! :) Well...

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American Eagle, Forever 21, Anthropology, Aeries(?)and football game

Today I went to the mall with my older sister, twin and my mom. We went to Forever 21, American Eagle, and Anthropology. And Antie Anne's ofcourse. I bought, or my mom payed and I got, a new pair of dark skinny jeans fromAmerican Eagel, and OMG! They are so cozy! Then I went to forever 21, just because, I didn't buy anything their,or at Aeries. Hehe. I had an awsome time. And people keep emailing me which is really annoying......then I went to the niehborhood hood party, not for the Penninsula, but for Cabin Creek,our new niehborhood hood that we haven't moved in yet. That was pretty nice too. I was going to go to the homecoming game for Hough, because my bro was playing at halftime, but I was to lazy.............

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Friday, October 17

Today I helped with testing, and it was fun!! Thankfully, I did not have to hold any boards for anyone. It was awesone to cheer people on and see them happy

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Today I he...

Today I helped out with testing as well as filled in all my extra credits so that's why there is high number on class on Friday 10/17/2014 :-)

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is Saturday and only week from the test I think I am ready for the test!

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is Saturday and only week from the test I think I am ready for the test!

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Today blac...

Today black belt class was fun and we got a lot of requirements done

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Today blac...

Today black belt class was fun and we got a lot of requirements done

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project

Today I had to present a project that I had been working on for a week now and I was very nervous. I had to make a story and make a play with that story. I think I did very well on it.

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today I he...

today I helped with testing and I loved it so 1 leader ship

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Up early t...

Up early this morning. Have to go to my bus stop because I'm at my father's house. Ready for fun friday and enjoy my laid back weekend.

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Marcus Hendricks

Did a lot today and i feel pretty sore.  Tommorow should be a bit of a "rest".

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Tired

Another day of requirements with the twins and Marcus. Kiddos are wearing me out :) In a good way! ready for testing to be here! so proud of all the candidates!

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Today I we...

Today I went to Master Bercart's school (excuse my spelling) and had my first class there which was a sparing class, that I enjoyed because I met someone name Charley who was really good at sparing. :-)

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today

today I went to school and did a lot of fall things. after school I dropped my sister off at gymnastics and went back to school for curriculum night and then I cam home and ate. 

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Today in s...

Today in sparring I got hurt, I got kicked in the jewels, and it's all my fault for not wearing a cup

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Today, was...

Today, was a great day... We had no school. Got a bunch of poomsaes done. It was great. Can't wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow I have a day off too.....

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Sparring c...

Sparring class was pretty fun today since I got a lot of sparring rounds in so yeah

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today I we...

today I went to bercarts school and I loved it for how much stuff was in there and personally I loved it

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Today I we...

Today I went to home school TKD. After TKD we picked my dad up and went to IKEA to look at a bed for my sister. We had hot dogs for lunch while we were there. They were pretty good but not as good as Costco's hot dogs.

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Today I ha...

Today I had a long recess because of highschool was doing an important test.

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sparring

My sister, Marcus(?), and I were at LKN TKD, and we have finished alot of requirments. I feel really great. I dont know if I am taking sparring class, I'm finished with them. My older sista is coming home from college today, until Saturday, and i'm exited to see her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A bad day ...

A bad day of fishing is always a good day of joy. Had the biggest fish in the river on my line today , but felt bad for the poor fish so I let it spit the lure out and swim a way.

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Last night...

Last night my grandma got here from Seattle, WA. I'm probably not going to any classes because we should visit with her.

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I'm still ...

I'm still at tkd or I am doing another marathon. Wish me luck!

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The search

Today I had to pack my TKD uniform before going to school.  I found my belt and pants pretty easily, but the top was the hardest.  I circled the living room about 18 times, the rec room a couple of times, and then I found it in my bedroom

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Wednesday, October 15

today this is my journal because it is really late and i am really tired. sorry =)

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ate whey t...

ate whey to much carbs today need to slow down a bit on the rice trained legs today and can barely walk

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Marcus Hendricks

Did so many requirments with Master Chelley today. Im feeling a little sore and then tomorrow should be the same drill.

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Today is m...

Today is my brothers birthday. He's 28 so I was able to give home 29 birthday punches. It was very funny. Worried about my punches a week from today.

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Good Day!

Had a great day with the Hedlund sisters and Marcus! Picked them up from school, and did requirements for about 7 hours.....seriously! Marcus also ran 4 miles and worked on his creative form. We did a kick boxing class for our sparring rounds, did push ups and sit ups in sets of 20. Did an hour straight of poom saes, did jump ropes and rolls and falls! While classes were going on, they did more requirements, and since it was green stripe, they got to do alot of kicks with all the little kids! They did a great job, and even agreed to come back tomorrow to do some more!

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The best way out is always through. - Robert Frost

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Today I he...

Today I helped out with a class and retaught this girl kwan sool and she was really fast learner so I was really proud. :-)

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today I he...

today I helped a white belt and he was great because he would listen to me and I would make it fun

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It was ha...

It was half day today! I had to come in late to school because of my mitchell class and we basically did nothing in my classes! After school, I stayed after to help with a child day care, then went to lunch with my friends. I then came home to change to go to TKD class leadership 1 and my regular monday wednesday class! Finally ending the day with my homework:)

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Today was ...

Today was just a regular day, I was bored and tired all day pretty much, nothing exciting happened.

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Today was ...

Today was just a regular day, I was bored and tired all day pretty much, nothing exciting happened.

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Today all ...

Today all I really did was review my stuff so today was over and above all just another day

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today I di...

today I did my school work and I cleaned my room and I worked on my requirements

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Went to th...

Went to the Ren fair today. It was fun. Watched Jousting, magic, jugglers and the bird show. The food was great.

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Went to th...

Went to the Ren fair today. It was fun. Watched Jousting, magic, jugglers and the bird show. The food was great.

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walk

Today I got to walk to TKD class.  I liked it because we got to explore trails and stuff.

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TODAY

today I went to school and we went on a field trip to se a basket ball game. The teams that were playing were Dallas and charlotte and we lost by twenty points. after school I went to TKD and did a lot of stuff there.

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fitness

Today, Marcus, my sister and I had a half day at school. The Master Hartle picked my sister and I up, and we have been doing requirments since now. I am really thankfull for the Hartles, because they have been pushing my sister and I and really helping them. (so if you are reading this, thank you). I am having soooooooo much fun!

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im at the ...

im at the lkn dojang since 12. i had a half day today so the hartles picked my sister and i up and we have been here with markus eversince. we are going to saty until the evening classes. i am soooo hot right now. (both ways)

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I always l...

I always look forward to being back at my oldhome in California. I come here to get some R & R and see family and friends. But i feel even better when I get back to my home in North Carolina. It seem like my R & R is run a round all week and still getting up at 5 am. But it's all worth it, Friend's and Family.

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Marcus Hendricks

Ran 3 miles today and i was pretty tired. Tomorrow is going to be a big workout day so i should get a lot done.

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Baseball Cancelled

Today my baseball game was cancelled because of the weather and it was our second to last game of the season so hopefully this Saturday we won't get rained out.  

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Self-correction is the highest form of training. -Fred Shadian

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Looking forward to Wednesday

Looking forward to tomorrow cuz I got a couple of candidates that need some extra work on their requirements, and they just happen to have a half day at school, soooooo they are coming in to do some extra stuff. I am hoping that it will put them on track to finish everything up by Friday the 24th! Also, I get to work out with Master Evins in the morning:)

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today I he...

today I helped with family class and it was cool because I help a kid on his self defence

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Today I ha...

Today I had my last mentee session and my second to last mentor session with Amanda. I also helped out witwith the little tigers cladclass.

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Today duri...

Today during what should have been hyper pro we just decided to try to do requirements for the people that need to finish up. It was really fun.

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Tuesday

One step forward two steps back but its all good, could always be worse. I may not finish all my requirements on time however I will finish. Guess sometimes things happen for a reason, have not been able to do much so maybe that has given my shoulder a chance to heal. Hope for a good night sleep and see what tomorrow brings. Main goal finish my running by end of weekend.

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Almost rea...

Almost ready for testing. Can't wait. The only promblem I had today was I have a bad headache and my eyes hurt. They're killing me!!!! Very excited because I have a half day tommrow.

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Today at t...

Today at tae kwon do Master Burkart was helping me go over stuff that will be on the test. I'm pretty sure I got most of it but there are a few things that I still mess up on. By the time testing comes though I will probably be ready.

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Today at t...

Today at tae kwon do Master Burkart was helping me go over stuff that will be on the test. I'm pretty sure I got most of it but there are a few things that I still mess up on. By the time testing comes though I will probably be ready.

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Heading to...

Heading to rennasance fair tomorrow. Field trip for mom and I. Ill tell you all about it tomorrow when we get home.

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shots

Today I had to go to the doctor to get shots.  I was scared at first, but then once I did it, it only hurt for a couple of seconds.  

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Hello!

I had a headache, the whole day, which reallysucke. Today was another nice day,catching youtube when I came home, got some candy from some freinds, which was really awsome, because, ys know, who doesn't like candy? No offense if you actually don't.

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"One of the most important leadership lessons is realizing your not the most important, or the most intellegetnt person in the room at all times." ~Mario Batali

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I'm frustr...

I'm frustrated because I tried to do a journal entry yesterday but it didn't work for some reason and know it's working. My wifi is wierd. Same with the Internet. Fill in for the past days... I'm exited tomorrow is a half day and then break for parent/teacher conferences... Yesterday's summery if my journal: we had our mugshots today (yesterday) and I looked really weird anyways my cat is so cute. I'm so random. That's it or else I'll be going into the future. I found out yesterday that Evan (this dude at our lake norman school) is pretty nice. Well anyways I don't think that many people read the journals. Well to tell the truth I do so watch out guys what you put out there! I'm watching you! Jk

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Today I we...

Today I went to home school TKD class. It was really fun. After TKD my dad, me and my brother went home and finished watching the rest of the transformers movie. It was really good.

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It's anoth...

It's another homework free day! It's been great! it's the second day, and I got more time to sleep last night! We also had fall break at Mitchell so I didn't have to go which was a plus!

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It's anoth...

It's another homework free day! It's been great! it's the second day, and I got more time to sleep last night! We also had fall break at Mitchell so I didn't have to go which was a plus!

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just fixed...

just fixed our wifi so i could journal all we've been doing is sowing

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uggghhh!!!!!!

I have started alot of journal entries with that. That means that life and people in life annoy me sometimes.

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today I di...

today I did hyper pro and It was cool because all you work on is staff techneeks

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Today I he...

Today I helped out with class, did a mentee session, took hyper pro as well as got a leadership two credit by leading warm ups. :-)

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less than 2 weeks

Wow~ I can't believe that there are only 12 days left until the 2014 Fall Black Belt Test. Time flies when you are having fun. I can't wait for the 25th! Just trying to rally the troops and get all the requirements done!

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less than 2 weeks

Wow~ I can't believe that there are only 12 days left until the 2014 Fall Black Belt Test. Time flies when you are having fun. I can't wait for the 25th! Just trying to rally the troops and get all the requirements done!

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"Do not go where the path may lead, instead go where there is no path and leave a trail." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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I am reall...

I am really exited for the black belt test in two weeks so ya

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I am reall...

I am really exited for the black belt test in two weeks so ya

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Monday

All I am going to say is that tomorrow is another day!!!

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Down to th...

Down to the end of the cycle. Had to go to South Park today....mom's phone was not working. Ready for TKD tomorrow

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Today I ha...

Today I had some fun with some of my classes, it really wasn't a hard day. During class later on we did some stuff on our own to get things done.

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It's monda...

It's monday. That pretty much explains my day. Nothing happened that is dramatic or fun enough to talk about and it's Monday. :(. Monday's are my least favorite day of the week. So most Mondays nothing ever happens that is interesting.

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:)

Today was one of the: 'the world is sort of against me' days. 1: I had a dentist appointent , where they had to give me SHOTS, and numbing medicine, it was one of those, almost cavities things, and it wasnt my fault. They just grew in like that. 2: I yhad charged my ipad nicely to 100% the night before, and I did one of those like completely turn off, and I was in second period, I opened up my Ipad, I had only 1% for no reason, then it just died.It was kind of terrible because we do nothing without our Ipad. :(.but, the TKD classes were awsome, like usual, and so yeah! that was my day! ;)

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Today i we...

Today i went to co-op and i got to go sailing in my dad's sailboat! It was a lot of fun! Then i came home and had free time i had a great day.

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Today wasn...

Today wasn't that fun. I had to go with my sister to physical therapy and then clean my room which isn't fun at all.

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I also enj...

I also enjoyed my weekend! Starting it off I went to the Homecoming football game for our school! Then saturday was very busy for me! First I went to the Physical Testing for our cycle where I did well in all my times and numbers, then I took the black belt class at Master Evins' school! After class got over, I went to Kick for Kids, it was so much fun. I even helped out instructors with their kicks! Lastly, I went to our school's Homecoming dance and it was very fun and lasted till 11 pm!

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It was a p...

It was a pretty busy sunday, considering all my homework I had to do! I started the day by going to a study group session to finish a project! After I had to drop my dad at the Airport and then come home and finish a lot of homework I had to do this weekend, including an essay and studying for a test!

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Today was ...

Today was pretty ok. I'm proud of myself for doing so well on the written test. I don't want to brag so I'm not saying my score. Good job everyone on the test on Saturday!

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Marcus Hendricks

Felt a little sore today but it wasn't too bad. I can't believe i only have 2 weeks left. Not sure what music i should do my creative form to.

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Marcus Hendricks

Felt a little sore today but it wasn't too bad. I can't believe i only have 2 weeks left. Not sure what music i should do my creative form to.

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Good job e...

Good job everyone on the test on Saturday!!!!! Had a great weekend. Went to this movie, came back just right now. Need to go to sleep.

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today I di...

today I did nat do a lot we went and saw a movie in the afternoon and had lunch at bone fish it was pretty good

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today I di...

today I did my poomsae's and I really felt good on them and I have them down

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Today I ra...

Today I ran a mile with my dog chip to the park and he kept sniffing everything he possibly could :-)

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Today I ha...

Today I had a slack day because I played on my computer an ipad.

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