Candidate Journals

Today was not as good as yesterday. I'm glad that I got a lot of poomsaes done earlier on the day. Not much more that I want to elaborate at this time

today was the short day for me because i woke up did some running and did requirements , i had the breakfast ever it was really delicious. i went to church (had a great time there)i went to a princess party *yay* (Not Really) well the best part is that they had candy! and my coziness were going especially my little cuzoo she's 8 years old we both had a great time well me and my family were sense 4 o'clock so i was in the party for about 4 hours isn't that long well i think it is. i had an ok day from a scale 1 throw 10 it a (5).    

Today I completed my empathy training. I went for 12 hours with the use of only one arm. I'll save all the details for my essay, but let's just say it was a frustrating day and I was counting down the time until I had use of both my hands again. I'm so fortunate to be in good health! I also did a lot of (one handed) research and writing of my Korean History essay. I pecked my way to another 3 pages. Today was a physical recovery day. I did a lot of jump rope and sparring rounds and a few poomsaes (remembering what Instructor Auerbach taught us on the last cycle), but spent about 5 hours on my Korean history research.

This morning I got and went for my run before going to church. I realized today on the way home from church that my loop done twice is actually slightly further than 1.5 miles, almost 1.6 miles and this morning I ran it all again. I have been doing requirements since church and working on Hapkido 1-20. I also plan on working on Stick forms and staff forms.

Shitaki Mushrooms!!!! I can't believe I fell asleep before entering my journal!!! SMH. Yesterday was another balancing act. I got up really early. Instead of going to the YMCA I ran/walk in my neighborhood and did my physical requirements at home. Dragged the entire family to the KIA Dealership in Gastonia. They held my hostage for 3.5 hours (the enitre time I sweating); missed BB Class and managed (by the Grace of God) to barely make Sparring Class. After that I worked 3-8pm. Does anyone know how to Clone a human being? :0) I need 4 of me: One to take over Mother/Nana Role; one for the Massage therapist, one for BibleTalk Leader/Servant; and One for the Tae Kwon Do Student. I know life is all about balance and with that will come inner peace. Am I there yet? Trying to work out a meeting schedule with my Mentor.

Didn't do much today. Just studied and went out to eat with family. My knee is getting better and I will have full function of it on Monday :) done with my essays and can't wait till the 15th for the written and physical test :) hopefully everyone is doing good!!

I have missed a few days of journaling. My days just literally ran together and slipped by too quickly. Before I knew it, each night the time was past midnight and I had missed a journal day. Then told myself, I would do better... tomorrow. Well, now it is four days past tomorrow. All in all, it was a good week. I am still in catch up mode. I am trying so hard to keep up the pace.I trained this week as a white belt. I've made notes through the week and hope to finish up the essay before the weekend ends. I did Black belt classes on Tue, Fri and Sat. this week, a sparring class on Thu and Today and helped in class on Mon, Tue & Wed. I finished the week helping out with Parent's Night Out, Nerf War. We had a great turnout. Black belt class was...

today i had school which was ok well i had a fun time at school the bad part is that i couldn't go to BB classes and any other classes i went to P.E which i choose the game it was 4 square every body in the whole class was happy that i choose the game we all had a great time at P.E then i thought i was going to lunch but my teacher said that because it was a half day well i was hungry i mean really hungry my stomach growled the whole entire day, i went to all my classes witch were all short especially reading i had a great day at school when i went home i got a package from eBay today it was a yankees shirt it was marino rivera's shirt know i am trying to gat it signed by the player.And i went...

today i had school which was ok well i had a fun time at school the bad part is that i couldn't go to BB classes and any other classes i went to P.E which i choose the game it was 4 square every body in the whole class was happy that i choose the game we all had a great time at P.E then i thought i was going to lunch but my teacher said that because it was a half day well i was hungry i mean really hungry my stomach growled the whole entire day, i went to all my classes witch were all short especially reading i had a great day at school when i went home i got a package from eBay today it was a yankees shirt it was marino rivera's shirt know i am trying to gat it signed by the player.And i went...

I had a great day today. I really enjoyed the Saturday Black Belt class and the Sparring Class. I was so worned out and sweaty when everything was said and done. Went and enjoyed a late lunch with my husband and one of my daughters (the other one is in Disney living it up on a school trip). We went and bought some $5 movies at Target. Came home and went for a 2 mile walk with my husband. Watched one of the $5 movie, after it finished have been practicing over and over again Wang Ho 4, as it's new to me and I want to lock it down in my mental file, I feel pretty good about this one. On the other hand I need to get the staff forms more tightly down, and I need to rub off the rust of my short stick.

Went Black belt class this morning wasnt to bad, we did lots of stuff in lines. then i had sparring class after and boy did i sweat. i probably sweated like 3 pounds. the instructor of that class told my mom that i have improved alot since the last class. then me and my parents went out to lunch at five uys, man i love their burgers and fries. we bought some movies at target for later to watch. when i got home i went for a run. ive been getting better at running since day one.

Today was a great Black Belt class. We did a lot of kicking. I met with my mentor Amy Tucker before class on Stick form one and Bolo form. I was really glad that we got to go through them during class. I always leave Black Belt class feeling inspired & challenged. We have so many great people that encourage one another. Next week this time I will be at Instructor's camp. Wahoo!!

I am not feeling well at all. I had to go to TKD. Oh and Instr. Luna, I'll be waiting for Logan. Anyway, jist got to get through today and I'll be all right. I'LL NEVER GIVE UP!!!

A full day is behind me. Whoo, tough and long. Got my requirements in between my appointments today. Feet are swollen, Legs are tight and back is sore, I've got issues. I'm considering an ice bath tomorrow... I just got the shivers just thinking about it. Might get me to feel better though. I'm still wondering why I can't upload photos on this journal.

Dear Jpurnal, I had very little time to breathe today and what a waste because today was beautiful. I am overdue for a massage! we have 5 more weeks left. Wow where did the time go. Trying to stay on top of things. Going to need to double up on my clases and travel a little. I pray God makes it clear as to what direction He wants me to go regarding my car. Do I trade in and combine payments for whatever my new payment amount will be, or do I keep this car and continue paying and buy another used vehicle that will accommodate my whole family when going on road trips? Looked at a Dodge Caravan in Gastonia Kia today. But I have not idea what to do. Where is a husband when you need one... lol..They say be careful what you ask for.

Glad this work week is over. My sleep has been shot all week long. The cherry on top of the sundae was the ride home today. I take the Express bus from downtown Charlotte to Huntersville. Today there was some kind of accident around exit 28 on I77, traffic was backed up all the way to exit 18. It took over 1 hour to get to the Park and Ride what normally takes 20 to 30 minutes. The good news is that I finished reading the book that I'm doing one of my essays on, so time did not go to waist.

today i had a really good grade on my science test i made a 100 and i went to gym were i ran for 10 min straight my pe teacher said if i run for 10 min straight i would choose the game for the day well we all played dogeball, i had a really great day 

So glad today is Friday! It was a long day. Work meetings seemed to drag on, traffic was a bear, even my normal 2 mi run seemed long. Jess made the school softball team! Softball is her favorite team sport, so I'm really happy for her. I look forward to watching her play. Well, I need to get on the rest of my requirements. We did a lot of poomsaes in BB class tonight, but I have a lot to catch up on now!

It was rainy to day. My friends were all soaked while i was waiting in my garage for the bus to come :) When i got to school there was music on the intercom for the first time. I think it was because its Friday and the teachers were bored. In 1st block my teacher gave a really easy Extra Credit essay about the Holocaust. It only has to be 1 page so i will for sure be doing that after BB class. 

This has been a tough day. It started out great. I got up at 4:40 and went for my run. I am so excited because I ran the entire 1.5 loop again today in essentially the same amount of time as yesterday. Which I think is acceptable since my calves were so sore. It was a breezy 63 degrees. Work has been really crazy today. We were shorthanded and really, really busy so I did not get to take a lunch so there went an opportunity to do some requirements and then I have been on the phone so much that I haven’t been able to drop at my desk for pushups and sit-ups. I will have to make some up later today and/or over the weekend. Last night I worked with Russ, my mentee. He was out of town one week then sick the next so we are behind on...

Full day and with another full one ahead. Having my first competition team class tomorrow evening. My lower back still hurts and trying to take it easy on my body today.

Im in L.A today, I know it seems late and Im a day behind, maybe. But, its 9:00  here and like midnight there. Well I havent done much but get on the plane so wish me luck

My knee wanted to front stances and back stances so badly today in class but was sooo hard to keep it from moving. It was fun taking class as a cripple! Haha but nonetheless I wasnt gonna quit. Hopefully I get this brace off!

Today a group from work and I went and volunteered at Second Harvest, sorted food by categories, after working half day on my regular work. I really enjoyed volunteering. Came home and started on my requirements. Did sparring class. Then took Mary Beth to her diving class. While waiting for Mary Beth to finish her diving class at the HFFA I completed my requirements. Came home and headed back out to deliver my other daughter Brittney to school as they have a trip to Disney World, she will be gone for 4 days, the house will be pretty quiet. Just another day in the Jolly residence!

Dear Journal. I had an amazing workout in class today, with Master Knight. Lots of kicking. Worked at the Chiropractor's Office today; had an outside client and attended to some family matters. Now i'm Running on empty. And, I get to do it all over again tomorrow. ;0) My Bible Talk Group is meeting tomorrow. We have not met in over 5 weeks. I think my topic will be on Godly Love, which is the same type we should have for one another. I had my cupping session Tuesday to pull out lactic acid, reduce pain and improve the range of motion in my body. I feel much much better. I'm wondering how I can still be sore after so many weeks. Are we done yet!!

today this kid was alone and he had no parent or any other person with him so i took him and showed him to my mom she said we would find her mother well we did then i went home and had a salad which was delicious  and i went out for a run which was epic and my friend came over we had so much fun, i really had a great day

I had fun today helping out the little tigers in family class. I also did none stop sit-ups for 30 minutes because i want to get things out of the way 1 by 1. After this its shower time and bed :) I'm tired

Tonight I chose to have a family dinner. It's been forever since just the 4 of us have eaten dinner together. So although I still have leadership credits to earn and classes to take, tonight I chose my family. Tae Kwon Do has won a lot of nights. Tonight, the family wins. The past few weeks, I have rarely been able to hear more than short snippets about the kids' days, so it's been good so far tonight to hear about Ben's day at Discovery Place, Jess' world history test and softball tryouts, etc. I got most of my requirements done at lunchtime. Just a few left to finish tonight, so it's time to get on it.

Had a long day today, went to school had to wear my JROTC uniform. i look pretty good in it though, but then i had to stay after for feild day practice and o my gosh am i sore. i cant feel my legs and my hands hurt like crazy from doing flexed arm hangtime. then i have to go to sparring class and after that i have to go to diving practice. i am going left and right working out so much.

I got up at 4:30 this morning & went for my run in believe it or not, 54 degrees (cloudy). There are two surprises in that statement... one was the temperature and the other more significant one was the use of the word run and not the phrase run/walk. That's right BABY!! I ran (without any, not one, walk breaks) my entire 1.5 mile loop!!!! Today was not about speed, which I still slightly beat my time of Monday and Tuesday, however, I wanted to be able to do the whole distance running no matter what time I got. And I DID IT!!!!!! I was a little overdressed. Not complaining about temperature, just stating that I got hot with the long sleeves on. Now on to pushups and situps before shower. Have a great day!!!

Hump day!!! Halfway through the week! Spin falls early in the morning mess me up. My lower back is sore again and I'm trying to stretch it out but pain is all that I feel. No worries, nothing like a little ice on the back to make the pain go away. It's definitely a reoccurring injury but I'll be okay. Just can't kick so high with my right leg. Looking forward to career day at Landsdowne Elementary tomorrow.

Btw...doing pushups and squats and kicks with one leg is sooooo hard :o

Aahhh...I hav a sprianed knee which also may be fractured :( but that will not stop me from doing my requirments. This will be an extra painful week. But I have no choice but to push through. These next 5 weeks will be intense!!

I am just tired. A storm came last night and it was very loud. It took me a little bit of time to go back to sleep. I've been doing a lot of requirements so I don't get behind and my body aches. I saw today that I have gotten all of my requirements in some stuff. Woooo hoooo!!! That made me glad. Even though I am tired....I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!

I was 1/4 mile into my run when I stepped on the curb instead of the sidewalk while crossing the street! Of course it was my right foot! I have broken that foot a few too many times! I dont think it is broken! It feels like my arch fell but the arch is still there! I limped all day.Worked on staff forms today. I need a lot more practice on those. And Wang Ho forms too. I mess up in the same spots almost every time! I will get it right eventually.

Had a good day been working out pretty much all day except when in school hours and when im asleep. I'm doing twice the amount of training then usual. i am doing on top of the black beltcycle, JROTC field training and then on thursdays i have diving practice. i am like soo sore. already half way done with this cycle yayy

What a night! There was a major thunder storm around 2AM. It felt like it was right over my house. The dogs were all bent out of shape, their hearts were pounding so hard. With all of that said another night that my sleep pattern was out the window. I really need to have a good stretch of good night sleep to recharge my batteries. Overall not a bad day got a lot done. I just don't want to get too low on my reserves and then drag the rest of the way.

Wow. Last night was a crazy night. We had a big thunderstorm (as I suspect most of Charlotte did). It scared my 87 pound German Shepherd, Hans, and he kept me awake from 1:30 to 3:00 panting, pacing and jumping on the foot of the bed. I finally got to sleep around 3:00 then when the alarm went off at 4:00 it was still storming and I turned over and went back to sleep. That was not a great move. Even though I woke up later than I intended, I was still able to get in most of my planned requirements before, during and after work and church. I found that I really missed not getting my run in this morning. I realized it set the tone for the day which, I am ashamed to say was kind of negative or shall I say, disappointed. Well, I plan on getting up...

Today was a full day. I had to be in the office early in the morning and I had a couple good meetings there, then I went to LKN for noon class. We got in a run, as well as mentor and mentee sessions. Then I worked form home in the afternoon. I got most of my push ups and sit ups as well as a few poomsaes this afternoon while I was thinking about work and doing some planning. Then it was off to teach family class and finish my requirements. My knee seems a bit better today, hopefully it's on the mend.

Dear Journal, IDK who invented Burpees but they must be one twisted person. They are the least favorite of my physical challenges so i must learn to love them...burpees are my friend..Nnnn..negative. I HATE THEM!! For the most part today was a beautiful day. I cant wait for Spring so I can take my running outside. Another on the list of my least favorite thing to do but I am trying to embrace it. We went to the hospital early this morning to visit Cade. Dr's say he wont be home for another week. Still on feeding tube :0(.. I miss him and I dont even know him.

Wow, what a beautiful day it was. Great weather, just what we needed to thaw out and regain focus from the snow last week. Back teaching classes felt great, but definitely have seen the difference of missing a week of taekwondo that made on the students. My body is beginning to fatigue but I'm pushing through by staying well hydrated and stretching for a solid 45 minutes each night. Finding the time is hard but definitely worth the effort.

Dear Journal, Made it through another day of juggling balloons. Baby Chol had a doctor's appointment to check her jaundice level...not sure if okay because results were sent to her primary care physician. My grandson Kash was sick and had to pick him up from the Babysitters (his Mom was in school). Went Crib shopping for an economical crib (wow..with all the accommodations--mattress, railings, etc., its almost a mortgage payment).. Not sure if okay because results were sent to her primary care physician. Another Dr's visit schedule for Thursdays. Had my PMAA and BB Class tonight. Could barely keep my eyes open. Fulfilled my physical requirements. Now I have to learn to upload documents in dropbox. Lord help me. Til Tomorrow.

My feet and calves are sore! 5 rounds of jump rope with 30 seconds to rest in between rounds! I did a mentee and a mentor session today! Inst. Schneider is an awesome mentor! She always grabs me as soon as class is over and makes me do poomsaes or self defenses.

Messed up my knee vary badly today :( gonna be wearing a knee brace for a while... ugh..only able to do half my requitments than I usually do :/ oh well

I had a better sleep last night, but I could of slept a little longer. We had a make up weekday black belt class today (thank you Master Chelley and Master Conrad), due to al the snow days making us fall behind on this requirement.

I had a better sleep last night, but I could of slept a little longer. We had a make up weekday black belt class today (thank you Master Chelley and Master Conrad), due to al the snow days making us fall behind on this requirement.

Today was overall not a bad day, but very long. Starts out with getting up and going to school, went through the day with all my classes. Then i had to stay after school for field day training for JROTC. I am the best female that can hold the longest hang time but i still need to work on it. i do the most sit-up than any of the girls. Me and my partner Brooke we do a fast three legged race. And then there's horse and rider, I'm not the best at that but my group and i will improve we have a month to go. then i had gone home and ran 2 miles then did my homework, and finally at the end of everything went to class and PMAA class.

Tonight we had a BB make up class, then PMAA class. I had all my push ups, sit ups, burpees, etc done at noon time today along with a few poomsaes. Then tonight I went for a run, went to BB class, had a mentor and mentee session, then PMAA class. I have just a bit of my cold left, but feel nearly normal...just a headache, cough, and runny nose left. My knee still flares up, but it doesn't hurt too bad. The swelling is more of an uncomfortable feeling. Basketball for the kids is finally over! On to spring sports. Jess is trying out for the softball team this week. So that changes the schedule around a bit...keeps me on my toes!

I did a report on Charlotte E. Ray today at school. It went great. But when I got home, I ran 2 miles, 80 push ups and sit ups, 150 kicks, studied, jump rope, and meditation. Pretty sure I am getting better on pull ups, not to mention doing 10 today. Even through hard and painful times, I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!!!

today i went to school and I had a weird my teacher said that i was going to have school on Saturday which made me sad because i cant go to black belt class this Saturday what a *bumer* i cant go to any class on saturday well i will have homework on saturday thats what all my teachers said i went to my science class and i found out that i had a needle inside my skin in my elbow i went to there nurse and she pulled it out it was a real needle not a blister! so when i went to gyms the teacher said i could not run i felt sad but i could play the game which made me happy and made my day i had a wonderful day

Wow. I have done it again. Two days in a row. Today I got up at 4:30 and went for my MOSTLY run/little walk in the 32 degrees dark. Not only did I go... wait for it.... I beat yesterday's time!!!! My running distance increased significantly and focused breathing was better. Thank you to all my friends/mentors that ran with me. Master Rome Chin Beightol, Master Terrance Evins, Master Jason Honeycutt, Amy Giles Tucker, Master James Thamm, Pam Goley Russ, Master Robert Shin, Emily Monday Brinkley, Maria Sharpe Jordan, Alex Kendall, Kate Aberman and Joyce Mathers Sarvis. Your voices all were there encouraging today and yesterday. Reminding me that I could rest after I got home, that I could make that hill, to relax and enjoy the run and that I could do this. Thanks guys/gals. I hope you enjoyed your run with me :-)Also, I had several people over the...

It felt good to get back to class today.  I started my white belt challenge week.  Some of the higher belt students immediately recognized what I was doing and made some jokes about the new kid in class... some of the lower belts looks at me bewildered and asked why I was wearing a white belt.  I explained.  Lining up in the back of the room I realize how bad my eye sight and hearing are.  I may have to wear my glasses during class this week.  Being a bochodan at a Black Belt class is similar.  I have a hard time seeing and hearing there too.  I worked on the single stick poomsae tonight. I really should know this, I do not understand why I have such a difficult time remembering this form. Something about having a stick in my hand, my brain is not catching on.... Another task I need...

Dear Journal, Is it me or does it seem like the days are running into each other (e.g., my days and nights and weekdays and weekends)? I am really greatlful forthe ability to wake up and start over. Worked til 6pm; helped out in 6:45pm class; finally met with my Mentee and went over sparring combinations. Yeaaah.... It felt good. I really enjoy helping others. It helps me not focus so much on self.

I wanted to do more on my White Belt Challenge since most of it was snow days so I did Kwon Sool 50 times! It took me about 35 minutes. I still start with my right hand every once in a while. As an Instructor I have done it mirroring more than I have the correct way. Same with Chagi Sool. I step with my right foot all the time.

Today was cool. It wasnt too cold outside and I was inside cozy all day. The only bad part is that we had to go to school on PRESIDENTS DAY. WE should never have school on presidents day, we must honor are presidents, not sitting around learning about volcanos.

The past week has been VERY busy. I somehow got behind on my requirements and had a lot of stuff to make up. While I was snowed in, my Mom had me doing a BUNCH of requirements. I have been doing pull-ups, sit ups, push ups, poomsaes, self-defenses, and on and on and on.....man have I been tired. But, I know it's because she wants me to do well. Today I was really frustrated because I have also been working on a project for school while I've been on cycle and I was just ready to give up. My Mom asked me if I was a quitter and it really made me feel bad. I said "'NOPE" I'm not, and I finished my project. I am kind of not happy because I have to do a presentation on Thursday night for school and will miss Black Belt class but...school comes fIrst....

Had an awsome day today went to school and saw my friends that i havent seen since last tuesday. went home went for a 2 mile run i scared my dad, he didnt know where i was because i was out on a run and i didnt tell anyone. got home and i had told him that i wrote on the board saying that i was on a run but he didnt see it. then i went to take my classes at lake norman went home and took a shower, and now i am going to go to bed

Had very little sleep last night I thought that I was going to drag all day today, but after being at the dojang and getting things going I actually got quite a bit done. I'm going to bed earlier today I don't think that I can keep up the rest of the week at the same level if I don't catch up with my sleep.

Today was a normal workday for me, but both kids were off school, so it didn't feel like a normal work day. I ran for the first time in several days due to being sick and the weather. About 3/4 mile in my knee started to hurt. It swelled up just enough to be annoying later in the day. I got both a mentoring session in and got a mentee session in..thank goodness. I'm behind in sessions with my mentor. I'll try to get caught up on those this week. I got to family class early and got some requirements in beforehand, then taught family class and got a lot of requirements in during that class as well. So I just have a few min worth to do before bed! Yeah!

Good morning. I am very proud so of myself. I got up at 4:30 this morning to work on requirements, specifically running. I got new running shoes Saturday. I did not do many requirements yesterday. Yesterday afternoon I had two meetings, one of which was very disturbing and left me in a bad place emotionally. I am not saying it will be completely over in 5 months but it will be a lot better when I will not need to deal with this individual anymore. I wish I could say that I went for a run right after that but I had another meeting back at church and had to attend to that. That said, I did get up this morning and go for my 1.5 mile run/walk in 37 degree weather. I am very pleased with my run this morning. I am getting better at listening to my body and...

Went hard today and worked out by myself for about 1.5 hours. Practiced portions of my planned workout for instructor's camp and all of my wang ho forms. Finding the practical uses for the forms is difficult for me to see yet, but I'm going to keep at it until I figure it out.

A new day but I woke up this morning feeling blue...  The emotional drain from yesterday is lingering. It was nice to  see the sun shining and being able to get outside.  Still a Little cool I think but much better than it has been.  I was surprised to find an area towards the end of our road that is still completely covered in snow/ice/sludge.  It stays shaded all day so it may be a day or two before it is all gone.  My dog and I trudged through.  She was very happy to be outside today too.  It will be good to go to TKD class tomorrow. With all the weather and illness it feels like such a long time since we've been. No holiday as originally planned for school, they have a makeup day.  I have to go uptown to renew my Notary Oath.  I never enjoy having to go...

All the stretching that we did in Black Belt class yesterday left me sore (in a good way), it made my requirements today a little more challenging. It was a very pleasant day today. I got three of my essays done, this is something that if you wait until the last minute it will bite you on the rear. So for those of you that have not gotten started I recommend that you get it done.

I went to the mall. Got some cool new clothes and I got some new shoes. Nothing big, but they sold out already. Anyways now, Im watching the all-star game, basketball. Its pretty interesting, I wait all year for the all-star game and now its finally come. IT MUST BE FEBURARY.

we are out again. tomorrow. from last tuesday to this monday. wow. I got a project due tuesday........ soooooooo, i am gonna do it. NEVER GIVING UP is my new motto.

Had a good day today did my requirments started working on my essays today. i decided i needed a break and went outside and to my longboard out for a little ride. then my family and i went out for dinner at house of tipaei however you spell it. went home and ate some ice cream while watching weekend at bernies. then now i am b=going to bed to get some good sleep for school tomorrow

Today I was the snowboarding support crew. I am still not 100 percent, but I did feel better today. I drove Scott and the kids to Sugar Mountain and helped them get on the slopes. Then Roxy and I went for a 3 mile walk/hike in an around the resort. My knee wasn't swollen this am, but it did swell up during our walk. Then I wrote another essay. We met the crew for lunch, then after lunch I found a spot on the snow covered golf course to work on my creative poomsae. Then I needed to rest my knee, but within 30 min the crew was ready to head home. I drove them home and started the laundry. I had recorded the Michigan basketball game, so we watched that and I did requirements. Now it's time to do some more requirements, finish the laundry, and get to bed. I...

today was an amazing day, i went to church and went to eat at applebees but i ordered a salad it was healthy!i did some requirements, i got a little bit more to go. i went to the mall and got some awesome pair of Jordan's it was not cheap it was really expensive  i drank water all day and it seems that when i drink water i feel much more better than always.i played a board game with my dad it was (*sequence*)   it was pretty fun i won 3 times my dad won 3 times to we were going to go for the 4th but it was getting boring so i went upstairs and stared doing my journals thats how my day went today  

Dear Journal. My grand-daughter, Chol, is home! And life as we know it is over.. lol. She's a little underweight and need to be fed every2-3 hours. She's perfect she doesnt cry so we find ourselves staying awake to make sure she's breathing. Coming up with a schedule is gonna be challenging. Beautiful day out. Ran and did 2/3rds of physical requirements; Went to church; stopped at the Minute Clinic to check my pressure (been feeling a little run down). Doc told me pressure is fine and that i need rest. LOL... What is that I said! Anyway.. Gonna try to nap before my two outside Massage Appointments. Really trying to get the hang of journaling during the day verses putting it off til night time, (im failing miserably at that.). Any advice from Past and Present Candidates?

Never thought I would know a day when I would have rather that I had spent the day at sparring class...I wish I was so tired because of a super physical workout.  My exaustion is not physical though, Its mental, its emotional.  I spent my day at the funeral home, and grave sight, with family and friends at the church, and gathering in the home with family.  A long day, Such a sad day.  My heart is heavy.  Parents should not bury their children.  I did some requirements this morning before heading out.  I found I was distracted.  I did some more when I got home late tonight but now I'm so tired...and still distrracted.  In a way it has helped though, it felt good to be doing something physical.    Tomorrow i hope to get alot of catching up done.  Our road is clear...I think it will be good to...

Great day after the snow. Black belt class was hard and challenging, as it should be. :) Mr. Graham is such a great partner, as I see him try hard, it just makes me want to try even harder. Finished nebujin 2 today and will be practicing that non-stop. Legs feel great but there is a slight pain in the right shin. I iced it and it should be okay. Looking forward to tomorrow.

My hips are sore! I cant wait until I can do a jump turning hook kick and land in the splits! When I kick hard and fast I can kick pretty high! But when I do it slow It sucks! Why am I flexible fast but not slow?

I'm sick and cranky. I had a fever last night and my nose is a leaky faucet. I'm exhausted from blowing my nose all day. I had to stuff tissues in my nose while doing push ups and burpees so that I didn't drip on the floor. I spent about 2 1/2 hrs researching for my history of Korea essay today as well. I need to get started on my creative poomsae as well. As soon as I feel like I'm making decent progress, I'm reminded of all the requirements left and suddenly I'm feeling overwhelmed again.

Whew. I went to Black Belt class today and stayed for sparring class. I really enjoyed working with Mrs. Jolly in both classes. Afterwards I came home and Hans and I went for a 2 mile walk/run in the neighborhood. Then I got cleaned up and went to get my new running shoes. I think my old worn out shoes were holding me back.

Pretty awesome Black Belt class and Sparring class. Got a lot done and I sweated quite a bit. Ms Pat and I are a great team together.

Woke up andgot ready to help out with the little tiger in the lake norman school. the boys there are soo cute, they are so small and adorable. after that class me and my mom went on a 2 mile walk then went to saturday black belt class and after that class i took a sparring class.in that class we learned some stuff but when we where working on some combos me and this guy banged hands together i have a bruise on my right hand from it. it still sotra hurts at times. went home at went over to my neighbors house to eat pizzasthat they make in their pizza oven,they are delisious:) then just been chillen the rest of the day.

Today i did nothing. All I did was stay at home playing video games. I mean seriously, the snow kept me inside all day. I couldn't think of anything to do but sit around.

No walking for me today, with the thawing yesterday and the freeze last night it was an ice rink today. We didn't have any snow removal from our secondary home until past 3:30PM. Did my requirements that could be done indoors.

sooo since wednesday morning, my internet was gone. the winter storm blew out the power lines throughout my whole neighborhood. road blocks were set all around the block so i could go anywhere, ergo i was stuck at home the whole day :/ i rather go to school!! nonetheless i was able to do most of my requirements except for my journaling :/ aahhh anyways drank lots of hot chocolate and lots of fruit :) cant wait till class tomorrow!

i feel sad that snow went away what a bumer i did a lot of physical requirements i did 200 sit ups and 150 push ups i did this by doing push ups / sit ups when the commercials went on i had a fun time over this winter break, i was going to have a test today but because of the snow we didn't in-fact i had no school so i felt relived that i was not going to have a test because every time i have a test i et nervous but it turns out i get 93-100 but still sometimes i forget and get frustrated. i did some burpies but not a lot i probably did 98 - 100 but i need to check,i was reading this book/magazine and it said that Derek Jeter was going to retire that broke my heart because he is the best short...

So had an overall pretty good day treated my family to breakfast well i payed for half and my sister payed for the other half then me my dad and my sister all went to the movies adn watched robocop. the is a good movie, havent seen the original one but the remake is awsome.

In the past 20 years I could count on 1 hand the number of times I've gotten more than a cough and runny nose. I was just sick 2 weeks ago and felt fully normal for the past 5-6 days. At 12:30 or 1 I went for a walk. It was too slushy to run and my knee is still a bit swollen. At about 2 pm today I started feeling really crummy. Stuffed up, runny nose, headache. About 3pm my stomach and head hurt and I was feeling exhausted. At 5pm my. Head was hot and my body was freezing. I took some cold medicine and I feel a little better. I'm doing my requirements super slow tonight to keep my head from exploding.

Great day, working out in the snow. Built a huge 8 foot snowman and did a lot of kicks with resistance bands. Feeling good about tomorrow.

Dear Journal, Today was a good day! :0) Was snowed in with my family! There was no thru traffic in and out of my neighborhood. Anyone who attempted it got stuck with the exception of a couple of SUV. (Please remind me that my next vechiicle should be and SUV, lol.) i lived in NYC so it was great to experience a little snow and to see how people pulled together in time of need. I finished reading my book on Overcoming--Faith & Victory. Yes, today was a very good day. Also played catch of on my physical requirements. We should have more days like this!!

Week before last we had bad weather and missed classes. Then I became ill and missed classes, now more bad weather and more missed classes.   I've had an unfortunate event in my family and we have lost two young family members so I have a visitation and a funeral to attend on Saturday so even though the weather will probably permit and I do feel better I am still going to have to miss classes.  It all feels a bit overwhelming trying to figure out how is it going to be possible to reach the required numbers now.While I'm not a big fan of the snow, I did get out in it a little bit.  Took a few photos for memories sake.  I've been working on my requirements, trying to catch up on some things. I can tell there are some positive changes. After too many temper tantrums and frustrated...

Well another day working from home. Thank goodness I have the ability to do this, as there is no way I was going to venture out up the hill from my house in my car with the amount of ice and slush on the road. We did venture out for a nice walk instead. The neighbors were frolicking out in the snow with kids and pets alike. Cabin fever is settling in a lttle, and it appears that tomorrow I'll be working from home again, as my road is not clear at all and it will freeze tonight making it impasable tomorrow.

There are things I cant do at home! Like pull-ups! With the snow days there are classes I am missing! I only got to be a White Belt in one class! I hope we have our Black Belt class tomorrow!

Had an amazing day hanging with my best friend in the whole world.we went sledding for several hours it is very cold out side. i did end up doing some requirments but i am to tired to put them i n right now so i will have to do that in the morning

Well, it has been a crazy couple of days. I went to see Dr. Bill on Tuesday just as the snow was starting. He worked on my left elbow and right rotator cuff. He told me to modify my push-ups and he adjusted my knee cap again. I am so thankful that Master Evins referred me to Dr. Bill during my 1st Black Belt cycle. Since I have been snow bound, I have been working on papers and requirements. I also shoveled the driveway. I was really thankful for horse back riding stance and my back stance when shoveling with the short shovel. It really helped save my back. My elbow and shoulder, on the other hand, were not too happy. But it had to be done.

THREE DAYS OF SNOW? Snow snow and more snow. I love it all. Hallelujha! I also had to catch up all day. Although tomorrow IJ have all mornig to catch up..............I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!

i had an epic day i hep 4! ladies get there car out of the snow i helped shovel other peoples house for free,i played with my friends they had a really fun time and i did to. i fell in a hill and ripped my pants which hurt so bad and i didn't cry i just cried in my heart when i found out i ripped my whole snow pant i felt relived that i had an extra pair of snow pants. i ran again had a great time but at the time i got home i was sweeting like crazy my jacket was wet and all my clothes, i drank hot coco it was really yummy i mean with a capital Y. i had a really great day TODAY P.S NO SCHOOOOOOOOOOOOOL WOWOWOWOWO

My day started with a really early conference call and then I had back-to-back meetings from 7am to 3pm with only a 20 min break at lunch. By 3pm I couldn't wait to get out of the house. It was nice while on my calls to watch the big fluffy flakes fall. But I was feeling cooped up so I spent 2 hrs shoveling the driveway. That snow was heavy! I haven't been running, so it was a good substitute! The snow seemed perfect for a snowman, so I couldn't resist. I built 2 snowmen. Ben was shoveling the sidewalk and removing the pile of snow in a corner of our house next to the foundation. Now, 2 hrs alter, my left knee is swollen. I don't remember doing anything to it. I'll ice it tonight and take some Tylenol. Now, on to my requirements...

Today was a very busy day. My Mom let me sleep late because i was so tired from yesterday but I wanted to start doing requiremtnts as soon as I finished eating breakfast. My Mom said I had to wait for a while until my food digested, but I got started soon after that. We had to go to the store right before it started snowing and wanted to stop at my mentees house for a meeting but it started snowing so fast, we almost didn't make it home. It took almost a whole hour just to get like 4 miles back home. It was scary for a while but my Mom did a really good job. I think she was scared too but she just kept telling me to pray. I got a lot of stuff done today but still have more catching up to do on some things. I...

Dear Journal, Been working through the night to get me room ready for Bobbi and Chol to come home from the hospital. I shampooed/shot spot the carpet; did 3 loads of laundry; washed and wiped down donated baby clothes, bottles and necessities. By the time I looked up it was 2am. I took a power nap and worked til it was time to shower and leave for my 8am massage appointment. I was very exciited and wanted everything to be in place when they got home. The predictiion of snow was not going to stop this Nana! :0). I got a call from Bobbi informing me that Chol regrest and will not be coming home with her today. I've learned not to question God and that He always work things out in the end. Trying to balance so many balloons can eventually wear on you. I know this soulds weird but...

It has been a great day indoors. Getting caught up on paperwork and practicing on poomsaes. Maybe tomorrow, I'll get outside and do a workout in the snow.

Here is a picture of Mary and me half way thru our walk thru the snow today

Snow day, stayed home and worked from home. As a family we went for a 2.75 mile walk prior to the big dump of snow. A little less than half way it started coming down pretty good, on the way over the sidewalks were clear on the way back they were white. Even with the inclement weather we didn't let it stop us, we kept on trudging along even when my cheeks were frozen solid. Right now I can hear the sleet coming down pretty steady. Not sure if I'm going to venture out tomorrow, don't want to put my good ankle at risk, or get my injured one worst.

Today i had an awesome day plus i didn't have school today thats sad but i'm still happy, today i ran 2 miles in the snow well nothing stops me i did a lot reading,i had a snowball fight with my friends won every time i friend said i should give them a chance i said ok sure well they won this time i felt better in the inside,i watched a move with hot coco and some   POPcorn i watched grown ups 2, me and dad said it was so funny i had a really great day  

I'm used to working at home...alone. With the snow, everyone was here this afternoon. I miss my silence. If I didn't have to work, it would be different. But I still have conference call after conference call and I had to go upstairs to my bedroom so that I could concentrate and the folks on the other end of my conference calls weren't distracted by background noise. I did some requirements at noon with Ben (while he did his baseball homework) and I've been working on the rest this evening while the kids went sledding and I'm watching basketball.

No school for me tomorrow or Thursday. And it looks like its not gonna be on friday either. Had a good day at school. Had a snowball fight with the teachers and my friends in the courtyard. Came home to hot chocolate and a hot panini so I was a happy boy. Had a good workout in to get my body warmed up and get my blood flowing. Took a nap and then qorked out more. Cant wait till the cycle ends :)