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!

Today I fo...

Today I found out that I got 105 on my written test. I was so happy when I found out. I thought I would have at least got one wrong. I was really suprised that I didnt.

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Today I fo...

Today I found out that I got 105 on my written test. I was so happy when I found out. I thought I would have at least got one wrong. I was really suprised that I didnt.

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Kicks For Kids

Today was resting day! It was so fun to rest after a long day yesterday. Yesterday was very fun and a long day too. I can't wait till testing morning!

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Baseball

We finally got our first win in baseball It took forever though  

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"Dreams don't work unless you do." ~unknown

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I just fin...

I just finished all of my requirements!!!!!!! :) xD

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sona, pool, peninsula, and davidson

Today my family minus my older sister, went to our new house. We're moving because my mom hates this niehborhood, (The Peninsula). Even if we move, i'll still miss the obnoxiously long Jetton Road, which is about five miles long. My brother, twin and I are trying to convince our parents to build a pool, they siad it wasnt a prioty, which I interprit as a "we'll get to it". I mean, our house has a SONA, so why not a pool?

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Sunday

Finally starting to feel better so let's hope it stays that way - -I am done being sick - -no more - -enough. Unfortunately the weekend was knocked out with other obligations -- really my husband just thinks I am super woman and likes to put me to the test. Ireland guys are in town for golf so house full of peeps for dinner tonight and I am sure it will be entertaining. Just want to be back at full pace tomorrow, get things straightened out at work and focus on requirements.

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Rain

This morning I had to run 2 miles in the pouring rain.  I got to run with my sister and we found a dead frog on the road.  

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Today was ...

Today was a long but good day. I did the physical and written test today and I think I did really well. Then I went straight to kicks for kids. I had a lot of fun and it was funny to see Master Tahm kiss a pig.

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Today I to...

Today I took the fiscal and written tests today for the black belt cycle. Yay! :-) Then I went and did the kicks for kids thing and had fun.

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Today I th...

Today I through up after the test because I ate bojangles before hand

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Marcus Hendricks

I crashed on my bed and slept the second i got home.  I think i did pretty well on the pre test i know i improved on most of my activities.  I thought the festival was very cool with the best events i have seen so far. 

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Kicks for kids

Today at the kicks for kids festival it rained.  I'm glad it waited until the end though.  I still got to do a bunch of things even though i went to the Master Estrada seminar.  

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Today I we...

Today I went to kicks for kids and it was really cool because first it was my first time doing it and I loved it because you had food and games and it is like you are all set so i will come back serenely

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Today is t...

Today is the big physical test. I'm ready for it! Hope I don't fail at the written test.

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Today is t...

Today is the big physical test. I'm ready for it! Hope I don't fail at the written test.

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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today I wa...

today I was studing for the big essay and I got all correct

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today I wa...

today I was stiding for the big essay and I gt all correct

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Today I to...

Today I took a sparing class and got a leadership two credit

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"Heaven is a place on Earth with you"-Lana Del Rey

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It was a f...

It was a fun day at school today! This whole week, with the spirit days, has been leading up to today, the Homecoming Game! In school we had a Pep Rally and everybody, for the last spirit day, had to wear school colors, where juniors were blue! After the pep rally the rest of the day was very relaxed because it was also a friday! After school, i had to go straight to Black Belt class, so i wouldn't be late because of traffic, which I was in for 40 minutes!! After class, I went to the Homecoming Football game, where they announced the kings, queens, and princesses for Homecoming!

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Today I've...

Today I've just been really tired, but I got through the day pretty well. Had to do some studying for the black belt test for tomorrow.

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Today I di...

Today I did my schoolwork. Then I studied for my test tomorrow and did my requirements. I hope the test goes well tomorrow!

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is our written/physical test I think I am ready boo yah

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is our written/physical test I think I am ready boo yah

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Tommarow i...

Tommarow is the physical test pretty nervous about jump rope pull ups and v sit ups the rest I know ill be able to do

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friend

Tonight I went to my friend Ben's house.  It was a lot of fun.  We played football and wrestled.  Then we played some wii and had dinner.  After that we played more wii and my mom came to pick me up

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I've been ...

I've been studying for tomorrow. I am so nervous. But I know I am going to to well because I am prepared. I am also really excited for tomorrow. I am excited to go to kicks for kids. It's going to be a lot of fun.

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At home st...

At home studying for tomorrow. Ready to ace this exam!!!

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It was ano...

It was another day of spirit week today! Decade day- i dressed up like a hippie from the 70s! I got to feature in many yearbook pictures since i had been one who dressed up, which I'm glad i did! After school, I had gone to the gym, but I didn't get to go to Sparring Class today!! I was sad about that I had a meeting and had to finish an essay! But I only have one more sparring class to take for that requirement to be complete! I have also recently noticed many of my requirements are close to being finished or are, like pull-ups, which is really exciting!!

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Ugggggh! ...

Ugggggh!This ALWAYS frustrates me. I CANNOT stand slow internet or wifi. I actually don't think anyone act sully likes it. Again, I almost forgot my journal entry. I had wanted to do a quote but the $$$$$ wifi was SOOOOOOOOO SLOW.

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today was ...

today was fun. my sister and i had some time with our mathe teacher mr. kendrick because we stayed for tutoring and even longer. he spoke a little french for us then i showed him my teach me how t ofraction keynote and loved it and i felt soooooooo happy that my math teacher loved my work a lot more than my classmates. :)

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I feel so ...

I feel so great. Entered in all my essays in to drop box.It feels like some pressure has gone away from me know. I now basically all the questions on the study guide. Good luck everyone!!!

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Today I he...

Today I helped out with class, took a mentee session, a BBC class, and a mentor session: -) I am determined

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today I to...

today I took bbc and it was cool because I learned red belt self defence

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Today was ...

Today was a really long day. I have 3 tests tomorrow and I am really nervous. I hope I do good.

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Today in s...

Today in sparring I slid forward and knocked my brothers tooth out with my shoulder

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Tests

Tomorrow I have to take three tests 1 in band, 1 in math, and 1 in reading

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Thursday

Doing better today but not at happy dance yet. Made it for 5 hours at work today so I am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Came home and slept a few hours but did get on the treadmill after that. Pace was pathetic, evertime I tried going faster the cough decided it was going to also. Thats ok it was progress and I am good with that. Hope I am better enough tomorrow for my lesson and then Saturday class - - - -please about to go stir crazy.

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Kicks For Kids

It was so fun doing my kicks for kids thing. I raised $104 and I got to kick my dad 208 lovely lovely times. I know what your thinking, Its 1 kick for $1. But I made my dad get kicked twice for 1$.

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Today I we...

Today I went to the home school TKD class. I really like that class. Master Justin is really fun. We get to play a game after the class. We always pick paddle chase to play. It is our favorite game at TKD. I also went to Senior belt and Black belt classes. I didn't do sparring tonight because I wasn't feeling to good after the other classes.

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Today I we...

Today I went to the home school TKD class. I really like that class. Master Justin is really fun. We get to play a game after the class. We always pick paddle chase to play. It is our favorite game at TKD. I also went to Senior belt and Black belt classes. I didn't do sparring tonight because I wasn't feeling to good after the other classes.

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I am worki...

I am working to complete my essays tonight. I went to bbc tonight. My mom had quizzed me with my flash cards. I am trying to get ready for Saturday.

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tomorrow i...

tomorrow is the physical test only thing I'm worried about is the pull-ups and v-situps but I think ill do fine

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OMG

I was listining to Dark Paradise, my favorite song from LAna Del Rey, and I relize, that: i didnt write my daily journal entry!!!!!so here I am, ready to go to bed at 11:38, writing my journal. I pity myself...

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Anyone can give up, its the easiest thing in the world to do. But when you hold it together when everyone else would understand if you let it fall apart, that's true strength.

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The day wa...

The day was quite easy for me! I didn't do much work in school today because most my teacher didn't assign many items. It was good because I got less homework as well, other than an English Essay I have to finish by Friday...which I am currently working on! But after school, I finished homework and went to class today, where EJ thought I was in eighth grade!! We also learned a new hapkido form which was cool to do, I liked this one!

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Did not go...

Did not go to class to help or train today. Had homework to make up for science class.. I WILL RETURN!!

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essay

I finally got my five page essay done. I was so tired working on it. I am so glad it is done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wednesday

Well made it to office for a few hours today so that is definitely making progress. Finally starting to feel better but still have the energy of a pin head. After I slept the afternoon away I tried the treadmill, that was a disaster on the pace but I am happy because it was something. Going to get a good night sleep and hope for better tomorrow.

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Today I to...

Today I took hyper pro and tried to help out with a class but it didn't necissaraly work out. O well tomorrow I do believe I have a mentor session to attend so wish me luck. :-)

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Today I fi...

Today I finished a lot of Essays. Just need to get 2 more Essays done. I am planning to decide to upload everything to drop-box on Friday.

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Today I fi...

Today I finished a lot of Essays. Just need to get 2 more Essays done. I am planning to decide to upload everything to drop-box on Friday.

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Today I fi...

Today I finished a lot of Essays. Just need to get 2 more Essays done. I am planning to decide to upload everything to drop-box on Friday.

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Today I fi...

Today I finished a lot of Essays. Just need to get 2 more Essays done. I am planning to decide everything to drop-box on Friday.

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I am so st...

I am so stressed out. I have 2 tests on Friday, the physical and written test and kicks for kids on Saturday, and another test on Monday. I am going to be studying a lot the next few days.

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I had a go...

I had a good day at school today. I scraped my knee yesterday at school and it still hurts today. I went to Tae Kwon Do tonight. I spent a lot of time tonight reviewing the questions and answers on the written test. I feel better about it after studying with my mom and dad.

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it is Wedn...

it is Wednesday.....practiced my requirements and written test! Almost ready for Saturday!! Good luck to everyone. We all deserve it.

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Today I ha...

Today I had an average day I went to school, took class and did some requirements

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Today I ha...

Today I had a ton of school work so I didn't do as much as I usually do.

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i came bac...

i came back from school and i lived my life like usual. i hope i can do something with a little kid today.

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today I di...

today I did one essay because I forgot to do it but it took me 30 minutes so I was happy

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today I di...

today I did one essay because I forgot to do it but it took me 30 minutes so I was happy

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Today has ...

Today has been a busy day. After school work I had to put our summer clothes in the attic. I like going in the attic but it can get really hot up there. Tonight I get to go watch my dad umpire a baseball game. It should be fun. I always like going with him to his games. He does basketball, soccer and baseball so he stays busy.

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Today we'r...

Today we're staying home so nothing really exciting is happening except a lady is coming to helps us pick out colors of paint for our new house that's being built.

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Test Prep

For the past couple of days I have been prepping for the test.  I think I'm going to be fine, but I still need to practice the written test.

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This week ...

This week at school is spirit week, so today my friend and I dressed up as minions from Despicable Me, because it was character day! It was really fun as well as making ht float we had to make today, too, for the float parade tomorrow after school in honor of homecoming! Other than that, I went to PMAA class and it was fun learning about knife attacks and then reviewing stick cinawalis!

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Marcus Hendricks

Got a lot of sparring rounds in for today.   We had a kickboxing class today and we were on the bag for about 30 minutes.   It was a really good workout. 

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Spending today complaining about yesterday won't make tomorrow any better. -unknown

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Feeling go...

Feeling good today. I was hoping to get some miles in , but had a lot to do today. Should beable to get some in tomorrow.

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Still winless

This is our seventh game yet we are still winless although I did get to pitch and I did well so I'm happy

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Today I he...

Today I helped out with the family class. As well as did a mentee session with Rachel. :-)

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Today got ...

Today got a couple essays done. I also got a lot of credits done. Today was an average day for me. Coming close to testing!!!

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"The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elect it, for the greatness was there already." ~John Buchan

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Martial fi...

Martial fit class helped me with my requirements today. Otherwise, they may not have gotten done. Short staffed, so that keeps me off the mat and in the back with the after school kiddos. Love em.....but they keep ya hopping! Worrying about some of the candidates getting finished with their requirements. Most are doing so well, but some are close to not finishing on time! Only 18 more days!

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today I di...

today I did my last metee meeting and it was cool because I worked on kicks

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I went to ...

I went to school today and had PE as my special. I scraped my knee playing football. I had hyper tonight and completed some requirements for testing. I studied for the written test.

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Today Gram...

Today Grammy left. So sad. She went back to St Louis!Reviewed my kicks and written test today! So close to the end

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Today was ...

Today was a long day. I had school then I went straight to tae kwon do and did 2 classes. I am exhausted. I am going to finish my homework and then go to bed.

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Life in general

Today at school, I forgot my iPad at home. It kind of was terrible because you need your iPad for EVERY class. It had been about a month since they gave a paper copy of anything.

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I got homw...

I got homw from school and im havinga snack because im starving and i want to fall asleep. :(

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I got homw...

I got homw from school and im havinga snack because im staring and i want to fall asleep. :(

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Crud

Stick a fork in me I am done! Three days in bed with this crud and I am about to go nuts. Sunday never left house, Monday went to office for a couple hours before doctor and pharmacy then today only have been out for fur ball to piddle. I have had enough of being sick! ! ! Make this go away please - - - - .

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Today I go...

Today I go to the gym to train legs :( but if you have good upper body and no lower then it'll just look weird trust me i know

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I am all f...

I am all finished with my physical requirements! YAY!!! No more physical! And today as long as nothing happens i'm going to finish off all my other requirements except 1 leadership 1 credit!

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I know, i ...

I know, i know, this is everyday but... I was again tired from the lack of sleep I had gotten. I thought i had somewhat made it up over the weekend...but i guess not! Ii started to feel drowsy at school( and it didn't help that it was Pajama day so i was feeling comfy and ready to pass out) but as soon as school got over I had no energy whats so ever especially at class today! It was so bad that I reached TKD at 6 and I accidentally fell asleep in my car and was a couple minutes late to my leadership 1 class at 6:15!! Other than that class was good! I'm going to try and end the day little earlier than usual..if i can!

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Today I ra...

Today I ran a mile, wrote an essay, and did a lot of random acts of kindness.

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Test.......

Today I got 2 essays done. Now I have to study for my Social Studies Test. So much tests to study for. It's a lot.

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Awesome da...

Awesome day. Started off with a 2 mile walk , then training on new maintenance log books at work and miss 1 question on my test. Should have slow down a little. But still felt good about it. And finish the day by teaching a class tonight.

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Marcus Hendricks

Had some good practice on my poomsaes again. Saw wang ho 5 for the first time today, no bueno. Although it did feel very strange I should have that down by next week.

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Today I am...

Today I am not feeling the greatest. I drank some vitamin c drink. I hope it will work and help me be ready for my physical.

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Today I wa...

Today I was really tired and the class that I helped with/took at the same time, and also the class that I just took did not help at all.

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project

I had to start a new project today so I was really stressed out with it. It was in my math class. It is about graphing and making pictures. I need to get this finished!!!!!!

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Got back f...

Got back from class. Eating and chilling with my family, and my dog!

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