Went back to work today, and due to the change in weather I completed my work day at home. Wow what a drag when you work from a two screens to a smaill laptop screen. Oh well, just push thru and do the best that you can. Put some extra mles under my feet today, as I do not think tomorrow will be the best conditions for walking.
I was really hoping to get a leadership credit and PMAA class in tonight. But the impending storm caused schools to close and classes to cancel. I live in Mooresville and we haven't had a flake fall yet. It looks like we will get some tomorrow, but so far it's cold and dry. I also started my white belt challenge this week. Hopefully I will be able to get some more classes in this week! If it really does snow 7-10 inches, schools could be closed through Friday. I'm trying to get some additional physical requirements in lieu of classes. Speaking of which....time to get back at it!
i got out of school early toady i did a lot of requirements i did over 200 push ups and over 250 sit ups i felt a little proud but i said i could do more so i went running for 3 miles i was listening to *i'm the man * which is a pretty cool i did all my homework i ha do more then you all think it was like 15 pages i felt tired but i still did it but when i found out that i am not having school tomorrow i felt calmed that i new i was going to Finnish it all on Wednesday, after all i fished almost all of my home work today. i went to my doctors appointment which was a check up they said i was ok and i was really fit *wowow* she was going to give me a shot but...
Well, today started out at school. We were supposed to get out at 1:00 pm, instead we got out at 10:30 am! School starts at 9:00 am for middle school, so I was only there for an 1 1/2 hours. When I got home, my Mom reminded me that I had all day to catch up on requirements that I had gotten behind on. She calculated how much I was missing and boy was it a lot! So, I spent all day long catching up on stuff. I did so many push-ups, sit-ups, poomsaes and kicks and if I want to be off of yellow, I have to do the same amount again tomorrow!! Since school is cancelled tomorrow too, I have at least one more day to catch up. I'm going to have everything caught up so I can concentrate on getting my running caught up too. No matter what...
Well, today started out at school. We were supposed to get out at 1:00 pm, instead we got out at 10:30 am! School starts at 9:00 am for middle school, so I was only there for an 1 1/2 hours. When I got home, my Mom reminded me that I had all day to catch up on requirements that I had gotten behind on. She calculated how much I was missing and boy was it a lot! So, I spent all day long catching up on stuff. I did so many push-ups, sit-ups, poomsaes and kicks and if I want to be off of yellow, I have to do the same amount again tomorrow!! Since school is cancelled tomorrow too, I have at least one more day to catch up. I'm going to have everything caught up so I can concentrate on getting my running caught up too. No matter what...
Got out of school early today because of the snow and ice and we dont have school tomorrow so im sorta happy but not at the same time but when i got home and my mom got home we went on a 2.5 mile walk in the cold i couldnt feel my ears at all... then i went home and i went upstairs and did some requirments. i can see my body changing slowly my abs are getting more toned my leg muscles are building up and my arms are as well so im getting there
Thank Goodness For Antibiotics!!! I am finally beginning to feel like a person again. i managed to get through requirements today and Not feel like I was going to die. There is still some remnants of the illness but by far I am better.
We worked on Hapkido today! I need a lot of practice! I can remember 1-16! I think I have to know 1-32!
Woke up it hit me that i was really tired. i had got ready for school and got on the bus. people already started to notice that i had got bangs.i love them so much thanks dad for taking me to get them done and thanks mom for fixing my hair. so when i got home today i went upstairs and did some requirments like pushups situps and squats. i did the rest of my stuff as the day went on.
How am I behind? I am apparently behind on almost everything. I know I have been working really hard. I am not behind. I believe that the calculations are a bit off. If not, I just have to keep working. I know that I will NEVER GIVE UP!!!
Not much to share. I have been woking this weekend on my requirements. A little tired. I hurt my back yesterday carrying a little boy (60 pounds) back home after he twisted his ankle. I'll be going to my chiropractor tomorrow to realign by L5 back to it's place. No good deed goes unpunished!
Today i was in my book club in school i choose to read a world war 2 book with my whole group i read today till chapter 2 i haft to finish this book in 2 weeks which is easy there is only 346 pages i split the book into 3 parts which 1 section i need to finish in 1 week, i took french horn try outs today and i made it my band teacher said i was really good i just couldn't get to the low notes but she said we will work on it, i went to gym i ran again for 2 miles but this time i ran more because this kid decided not to run the whole entire time everybody go mad at him he felt bad but i cheered him up and we ran together he felt much more happy my teacher said i was...
Yep, been studying the muscle diagram. My left calf, also known as the gastrocnemius, was so tight today. It loosened up on the second half of my run, but then after working for a while (sitting), it tightened right back up. It's just paying the price from the 10 jump rope rounds on Saturday! I'm dreading the 10 page Pre-Korea History essay. The past 15 years, I've been training to read 10 pages of text and make a single, summary PowerPoint page using visuals vs words. Its all about being concise in my world. So writing 10 pages where being concise only lengthens the task is not something I'm looking forward to.
Dear Journal, OMG! My first journal entry,,,;0). I had an eventful morning, Work today 10-6pm.. Let me see... My daughter, Bobbi, gave birth to twins last Thursday. Been up at the hospital every night since. Cade Reece 6lbs, 7ozs has underdeveloped lungs and is in the NICU, and Chol Reign (pronounced Cawl) weighed in at 4lbs. To-date Cade is on oygen and Chol has had an infection and now jaundice. What next you ask, My daughter had to have a blood transfusion, last night. I left hospital after 3hr nap at 3:30am (did my push ups and sits but no energy to run). Me, I am drawing strength from God and the energy for the people who love me most. I'm asking everyone to please pray for my family. I love you My King Tiger Family!!
I got up at 4:30 this morning and went for a 1.5 mile walk/run. It was difficult to get motivated to go out in the dark and cold however, I did and I am glad I did. Today was the 1st day I have encountered people at that hour. I saw a woman and her very noisy Jack Russell dog and an older than me man walking. I came up behind him and passed him. As I was approaching and passing him I was going over all of my self-defense moves. You know, running what if scenarios. That helped me feel more prepared & confident. I am not a big fan of running in the dark and cold but that is what it is going to take to get this Black Belt. I may not have been the fastest but at least I was out there in 40 degrees weather.
I am going to do my White Belt Challenge starting tomorrow! I remember being a White Belt. I was the first student at the Lake Norman School.
well tomorrow is school...again..ugh...the news said that charlotte will be getting more snow!! yay!! i cant wait! hopefully i have it on a test day or something...anyway today was productive. ran in the morning and afternoon and at 8. im done with my burpees now but im still gonna do more. hopefully this week is less painfull :/
today i was feeling really tired that i fell asleep twice in arrow it was pretty awesome i missed all the boring part of the movie and when i woke up it was getting in the romantic part which they kissed ewww then me and my family went to a chines restaurant it was epic this weird guy attended me he looked like he was smoking outside well he was his teeth were yellow and he smelled i was smelling pretty good but he just smelled too bad that nobody could smell me, when we got i ate ice cream and then i did some pull ups and push ups i had a nice sunday
Yesterday was a great day. I got up and did some requirements before going to Presbyterian Hospital to visit a 9 year old friend of mine, Abbie. Afterwards I went to Black Belt class at Lake Norman. It was my 1st time going to the Lake Norman location, well, on purpose. Several years ago a friend and I went to a Zumba class at the fitness center across the parking lot but I did not know that was where Lake Norman King Tiger was located when I was there. It was a great class. We worked on poomsaes and self defense as well as did kicks between doing our self defense. I stayed for the sparring class and oh my. It was fun but really tiring. Instructor Marcus did an awesome job leading. I realize that I really do want to get a kicking/punching bag some day. My left elbow is...
I love the sunny days in NC! Hearing that another cold front is coming through, I was determined to make the most out of this gorgeous day. Made muffins this morning, did about 3/4 of my requirements (with Ben while he did his baseball homework), took the kids to their baseball and softball lessons, ran a few errands, then went for a run. My legs are really tired from yesterday. They feel like they weigh an extra 10-15 pounds. But I'd rather run now and take a day off when it's 30 degrees out. I've got steaks marinating and ready to grill for dinner! The kids are outside playing basketball now in the driveway. :)
today I woke up at 9did some pushups and situp and poomsas, my dad took me to get my hair done I have bangs now and I am really happy. today is a day to chill and do my requirements. I heard that it is supposed to snow on teusday and Wednesday I hope it does:)
Another full day, had Saturday Black Belt class followed by sparring class, not to count all requirements that I could pack in on one day. Then drove to Greensboro NC for a gymnastic competition for my oldest daughter Brittney. We just got home and it's just past 11PM. I'm tired going to bed!
I want to thank Instructor Marcus for the sparring class today! 10 minutes of jump rope and 14 rounds of sparring!
Jr. Instructor was Camp awesome!! We did nunchucks and staff training and we also learned how to lead to class and we also learned about white belt curriculum and what they needed to know and we all know did great! I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!
Both black belt class and sparring class were excellent today. Very productive, a lot of good review, a great workout. I can tell already that I'll be sore. But it's a good sore. We (the family) also got the house cleaned. Scott and the kids worked on it a lot while I was in class, which was great. It was so nice out this afternoon that I decided to grill. And it is supposed to be nice tomorrow too so I'm planning to grill again. I heard cold weather could be right around the corner. I'm ready for spring.
Teachers need to understand that we have more than one class and too much hw is very hard -_- but thankfully I have a loving sister who is off at medschool and is still helping me with hw. I need to steady myself and do every journal a day. Eating more healthy. Pull ups are ddone but im still gonna do more. My body is shaping up properly and everything seems more easier.
I havent felt this bad in a long time... I knew this morning that this has gone on too long and Instead of better I feel like Im getting worse. My son has joined the ranks with me and now feels as bad. So, first thing I called the doctor and made us both appointments... We have strep. (I've had it two other times in my adult life and it about killed me. I am so paranoid about it that all you need to do is mention the word and I will leave the room) ... Anyhow, the only thing productive Ive managed today was starting my rounds of antibiotics. I need to stay away from folks for a day but hopefully we are on the mend now.
Took the day off from work, use the time to put some miles under my feet. Pretty productive day overall. Excellent black belt class.
Okay long story short went to school with a smile on my face and left with a smile on my face I probably had the best day ever. i got to spend time with my madre the rest of the day after school we had fun we went to dinner with Natasya Hartle andher dad had a good conversation even though it was mostly my mom talking the me and my mom went to go see ride along it was pretty funny kevin heart is hilarious omg so yeah that was my amazing day:)
Did 300 kicks in Black Belt class tonight! 50 each of Front, side , roundhouse! Then turning side and hook kicks that got me pretty dizzy! Reverse Tornado kicks after that! I usually just do front side and roundhouse kicks on a bag but I am going to start doing other kicks too.
Ahhhh....home. Finally. Today I had to get into the office early so I'm running short on sleep (about 4 hrs). But I got a full work day in, went to black belt class, had a mentoring session with Rick, ran, and came home to finish requirements. My left leg, on the front/inside, has been very painful the past 2 weeks. I kept ignoring it thinking it would go away soon, but it's really lingering. I hope it heals soon.
Yippeeeee...... I'm headed to Jr. Instructor's Camp. I'm going to be tired afterwards but I'm going to learn a lot and have a lot of fun!
Thursday was a light (unintentionally) requirements wise and a very emotional day. It started out good with some requirements in the morning and some at work throughout the day. It really helps when I can do some at lunch but yesterday I did not get a full lunch hour yesterday. I had to leave early to take care of some issues related to my mom's estate, which I am trying to close out finally at the end of this month. Then I had to meet Doug at the tax preparers office last night & did not get home until late. I have to admit it was very emotionally challenging and really took the steam out of my day so I ran short of MY requirements goal. I will make them up. Last night just confirmed that I am on the right track, it will get better.
Today started out pretty regular.....until I got to school. We had a worksheet that we were supposed to read and answer the questions. It ended up taking much longer than the normal morning work does. By the time it was assembly time, only 3 people were finished, including me. During assembly, our class had 2 people that had a slip of paper and it was for Black History month. After assembly we got back to class and it took about 30 min for everyone else to get done. The rest of the day was pretty normal but when I got home, it was requirements time! I started by reading some of my book "Fat Boy Chronicles", for one of my essays. I ran my 1.5 miles, jumped rope, push-ups, sit-ups, and relaxed just a little bit before it was time to head to classes. I got in a leadership credit 1...
So maybe I ventured out too soon yesterday... Today I feel like Ive started completely over with this bug I have. More missed classes. I am SO frustrated. Despite the pounding in my head, I have worked on an essay ... And thats it for me today. Night all. Stay healthy.
Well folks it has been an interesting pass three days since my last posting. I came from work on Tuesday and was a very sick puppy. The next day I worked from home because I still wasn't feeling that well. Today I felt alive, still worked from home since I had an appointment with the Foot and Ankle doctor to check out my left ankle. Good news is that it's not broken, it's just strained. Doctor pretty much reiterated that I have to adjust and adapt if I want to continue on my black belt cycle. She was amazed to what we have to do to obtain our next belt, and I tihink she was a little shocked that an old chick like me is doing this willinglly. Well until next posting. Have a good evening!
I woke up ith a headache this morning! I still have one! I dont get many headaches so I hope I didn't catch something! I will know in the morning! Classes went good today! Most of my students have their poomsaes and self defenses down. I think its because of the Holidays and snow days. We did orange and green stripes for several weeks in a row! I think we are all ready for red and black stripe week! "Did I just say that? I cant wait until next week!
today i had a really good work out, i was so sweaty that i had to dry 2 two shirts because they were soaking wet my most favorite was running because my friends ran with me , we listened to some music each one of us had a head phone and one of my friends was dancing and running at the same time,when me and the rest of my friends stopped my friend was dancing to "cant hold us " then we had a pull up challenge i lost to my other friend he is really in good shape i had an awesome day
I'm at the airport waiting. I was supposed to fly out yesterday at 5pm. The snowstorm changed that plan. Today I was supposed to fly out at 2pm. I've had 9 departure time updates...all worse. So I was working until a few minutes ago and now I can't concentrate on work, I just want to get home. So I'm doing requirements instead. Lots of crazy looks, but you gotta do what you gotta do. It'll help pass the time and work out some of my stress.
I was the only one there for the noon class at Lake Norman so I did an Ultimate Bodyshaping Challenge Kickboxing Class! That is 18 - 90 sec. rounds! It kicked my butt! I also did every poomsae 3 times with each class! I demonstrated every kick 2 to 3 times for each class. I have been trying to demonstrate and explain a lot more lately. Its tough trying to cover everything when you only get 30 to 45 minutes at a time with students or Instructors.
Well, whatever it is/was that was working on me Sunday Night... jumped head on by Monday morning. I've been SO sick. Monday I tried to do my requirements, and made it through a good many, by Tuesday my head didn't come off the pillow much. I managed only some sit-ups and push-ups and a few poomsaes and self defenses. I decided that not only did I feel like dirt but I thought it would be best to not share my fortune with others and skipped classes Monday and Tuesday. It never fails too, whenever I catch a cold or such, my pancreas decides we are having a party and joins in... I get hit with double punches. Yesterday was the worst. Today, I've mustered myself out of bed and managed to get through quite a few requirements. I haven't ventured outdoors to do any run/walking... I'm behind now. I did though...
Snow, snow and more snow. At least 18 inches fell here. I was reminded how much I dislike cleaning snow off the car. Ugh. When they cancelled my flight, the airline rebooked me for a Fri morning flight. After 30 min on the phone, I got a flight tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. I dont arrive until 6:30pm, but at least I'm only 1 day delayed. This evening I got all my requirements in except pull ups and running. I've struggled with those two on the road, so I will have a lot of make up to do this weekend.
today i went to 1 class and i did some requirements at night and a lot at but in the evening i had a great day i read a little and chilled for about 3 min,i had a social study study guid and i am having the test on friday which i know that i am going to gat a 100 on it but i'm getting 5 points for extra credit. i feel proud that i did extra work it was really worth it.
My mom was not feeling well at all today. That is why I didn't come to class today because she was laying around a lot. I wanted to help her feel better. While I was home, I got a lot of requirements in. I am so tired now. I think I will sleep really good tonight. I now am caught up on everything except jump roping and Sparring classes. I will get those caught up too. I hope my Mom feels better soon. I don't like it when she's sick. But, she still sat with me and watched me do my requirements to make sure I was doing them right. I feel good about the work I did today. Even though I'm tired.....I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!
Today was actually a good day... we finally got to use the bathroom in 1st block, and in second block which is my theatre class I were taught two new games for a project. then in 3rd block I learned some new Spanish words. Then in civics my 4th black we took a vocab test and I got a 100 on it:) got home and I took a shower because I felt really nasty and now I am setting up my dropbox.. I did a lot of requirments today im getting them done as I should. all though I do need to get going on my essays and stuff
Monday was an awesome day! It started with me waking at 4:30 and going for a 1.5 mile walk/run in the neighborhood even though it was 41 degrees. Then coming home to do some sit-ups, push-ups, etc. After work I went to my usual school, South Charlotte and helped with the Little Tigers/Jr. Tigers from 6:00-6:30. After that I went to North Charlotte for Black Belt class and we worked on Bocho Dan one step self defense in a unique way. I learned some corrections/fine tunings that need to be practiced on Bocho Dan one step. I was partnered with Amy Tucker (who also happens to be my mentor) during Black Belt class. It was great to get to work with her again. I stayed for the PMAA class and as always had a ball, learned lots and got to practice my sticks. I love sticks. I did not get home...
Tuesdays are tough! My first class is 7 -3 to 5 year olds! Seven classes later and I'm still doing self defenses. My kids hate it when I say "Hey, Attack me"! They know that they will have to do it a lot! Its not their first Black Belt Cycle! I think I will do my White Belt Challenge next week. I have a wheelchair in my garage! I think Ill go a day in the wheelchair too! There are a lot of essays to write. That is the toughest part of the cycle for me!
today i have learned many thing like learning how to play volleyball and i had soccer try outs i hope i made it :) in school i am learning about china and i am taking chines as my language i ate a big salad and went to do some requirements and i did 1 pull up i think thats pretty weak for me i felt disappointed i think i can do better nextime
so far its been a good cycle. but its hard to do 7 AP classes AND do a black belt cycle AND do 2 internships all at the same time.... any tips on how to do all them at the same time? haha but im feeling good about this cycle. the past two cycles were really hard, but i seem to like this cycle. 1. there are less people unlike last time. and 2. im more fit than the last two cycles. the days coming to an end and i cant wait for this week to end. goodnight people!
There's a big storm on its way. Most people give me less than a 40 percent chance of making it home tomorrow. They are calling for heavy snow tonight, 6-10 inches. They are equipped to deal with it here, so no discussion of closing schools, offices, etc...not even delays. I just hope it can make it home. Gotta go start my requirements...it'll be a long night.
Tomorrow I am getting report cards, yep. I got all A's, I looked on powerschool. 2nd time in a row, Im on a roll! Im pretty smart if you ask me, Im in honors and getting all A's. Well, wish me luck for the 3rd quater, Im gonna need it. I also got a 4/4 on my Midterms!!!!!!
Man, am I tired. I had a long day so far. I couldn't sleep at all last night, so I was sleepy during school. When I came home, I thought I could just relax and practice my stuff until I had to leave for class. But then I remembered that I was behind on my requirements. So, for the past hour I have been catching up on my poomsaes and basic kicks, after my homework was finished of course. Now I have to catch up on my self-defense. Although I will NEVER GIVE UP, wish me luck!
Forgot to write a journal yesterday but pretty much i went to class last night and did some stuff then Master Hartle took me to the back and helped me fix the little thingsin some of my poomsas and self defense he fix several things that helped a lot then this morning I did my normal routine but today in first block we had a new teacher she wouldn't let anyone go to the bathroom, then later on during lunch I had went to the bathroom made sure that I took my ipod out of my back pocket so that it wouldn't fall in the toilet like my past ipod had so I put it on the toilet paper holder finished in the bathroom but I hadn't realized I left it in the bathroom until like 10 min later I went back in the bathroom I looked for it but it...
I am feeling very accomplished. I got up at 4:30 this morning and even though it was only 40 degrees outside, I went for a 1.5 mile walk/run. It was cold. I thought I dressed warm enough but when the wind started blowing, boy was it cold. Yes. I did it!! Also, back around Christmas I received a new dobok. I had it (both the pants and sleeves) hemmed. I did not wear the dobok after I got it altered because the pants legs were too snug/not comfortable on my thighs. (not a result of alterations) Well, last night I decided to try it on before I went to my Monday Black Belt class at South Charlotte. I am excited and proud to say that the pants legs were considerably looser. Matter of fact, Master Chin said it looks big on me. I was a little discouraged because the numbers on...
I did a lot of poomsaes and kicks today! Orange and green stripes this week. I did 5 pull-ups my first time this morning! I want to be able to do 10!
Today was a pretty busy day all around . I'm exhausted going to bed earlier than usual, need to recharge the batteries!
Well, today was a learning day. I learned numbers 1, 2, and 3 of my Bo Cho Dan self defense and 1-8 of my Hapkido. I also learned about Madame C.J. Walker at school today. So, I learned a lot today, but I still have a lot to learn, so I say NEVER GIVE UP!
Spent most of the day traveling to MA today. Left the house at 8am, got delayed on the Tarmac in Charlotte, had to run to my plane in DC, arrived in Albany to snow flurries. As I drove over the mountain to MA it just kept snowing harder and harder. I arrived in the office a little after 3pm and worked until 6, then off to a business dinner. I just got to my hotel room (8:30). I'm still sick, but getting better, so I'm trying to convince myself I'm not exhausted from coughing and blowing my nose all day so I can start my requirements! On the positive side, I read a lot of my book while on the plane.
finally my account works again. apparently it was shut down since saturday morning :O but im back now! hahasaturday at master canns seminar was great. got in a good sparring round and landed a double headshot!! :) fell afterwards... but got 6 points all at once. then another 6 from body shots :)))idk what my requirements are just yet. normally master evins would say 750 kicks and a certian amount of black belt classes and sparring classes. sunday involved me doing pushups and having my dad massage me to help with the major soreness.other than that school has started again and so has the massive pile of homework. ugh...
had a great day but i am still sad because the broncos lost the super bowl they got crushed, i did a lot of requirements in P.E and ran 4 miles i got a 100 on a science test *YES* i didn't do any pull ups i think my arms are really sour from playing volleyball, my mom is sick well she is sleeping right now.
I usually rest on Sundays but I have too much to do. I did some work on my truck. A dummy light came on so I fixed the problem and changed the fluids. Then I started doing my requirements. My back is still sore but I'm used to it. I got a lot to do tomorrow.
Today the broncos lost the super bowl and i lost 20$ i cant believe that the Seahawks won, i ate a hot dog which was good and chips also good my dad ate a hamburger that was not made well he ate it but he didn't like it *bumer* i went to a mexican restaurant which was ok but the food caused me to be gassy and now i fell so sleepy for watching the game and plus the BRONCOS LOST D:<
Yesterday we did Saturday Black Belt class and got basic requirements out of the way, did laundry and clean around the house. Today was just fun, I watched Baby Christian for a few hours, I forgot how busy little ones are, but he is a very good baby. It cracked me up, he was fighting taking a nap, so I just sat him on my bed and I laid next to hiim he just folded on himself and fell asleep in a matter of seconds, so we both took a nap together. What a wonderful feeling is to snuggle up with a baby. Afterwards my daughter and I went for a 4 mile walk, I was doing pretty good with my ankle, on the last mile it started to bother me, but nothing that I couldn't handle. I'm still pretty protective of it as I'm concern of further aggravating it.
Went to Black Belt class yesterday. I am so glad I had done a good number of my requirements before class because my body was exausted afterwards. Today I started on my requirements early... I've tried to stay away from sick family members but it is still in the house, now I feel like I'm catching whatever it is so I wanted to finish up and rest the remainder of the day. My husband has been hacking, coughing and had a runny nose for about a week now. i certainly hope it doesnt jump on me so bad. I've been taking my vitamins too hoping they will help ward the sickness off. I am still struggling with push-ups... I do them in sets of 10s... I'm hoping the popping and grinding is just sounds of age. I did hold myself a little longer in pull-up position, that's improvement, And it does excite...
Saturday I went to Black Belt class in North Charlotte and it never fails. I learned something. We worked on Basic 1,2,and 3 as well as Wang Ho 1 & 2 (for my belt level, other belts did belt their appropriate poomsae) We also did Koryo. I don't know what happened, I got distracted and lost my train of thought doing Koryo. Ugh. That is one of my favorite poomsaes, I felt awful and embarrassed. After class I went hiking with some friends and my dog Hans. We went to the National White Water Center. It was a lot of fun. Hans and I were running up and down hills. We really got a good workout in. Then a rest when I got home before doing some more requirements.
woke up late, went downstairs and saw a baby in my house but realized that Shawn Hartle dropped him off. I played with him and looked after him all day till Mrs. Hartle came to pick him up. me and my mom went on a for mile walk today, it was very long. I did most of my requirements, I do a lot of pull-ups a day know I'm getting stronger. my muscles are getting more toned and bigger, so I am happy about that:)
Ugh. I slept ok once I stopped coughing, but I still feel terrible. I think I've gone through a half a box of tissue just this morning. It's always worse in the morning when everything starts draining, so I'm hoping in a few more hours I feel better. Today I have to run errands, take Jess to a hitting lesson, watch the Michigan basketball game at 1pm (I will do requirements during the game), and then watch the Super Bowl. With me having this cold it's probably best if I watch it alone, but hopefully the rest of the family can go watch with friends. Oh, and I did write another essay last night!
Well, it all started out at Tae Kwon Do. I had gotten 3 requirements done. I got leadership 1, Hyper Pro, and black belt class. I also got 100 push-ups and sit-ups down, not to mention 20 burpees. REMINDER!!! BLACK BELT CLASS WILL BE A LAKE NORMAN SCHOOL AT 11:30 AM! Also NEVER GIVE UP!
I have a cold and feel miserable. My head is going to explode. My nose is runny, I'm tired from coughing, my body hurts,... If this virus can be sweated or flushed out, then I should be better by tomorrow because the sparring seminar had me sweating my behind off. And I drank over 96 oz of water so far today. So let's hope I can kick this fast. I'm ahead in all my physical requirements, so I'm going to give my body the night off and read my book and work on an essay.
Woke up around 10 this morning. had a fruit smoothie for breakfast. went to blackbelt class, haha worked really hard that I actually broke a sweat. when I got home I ate lunch and took a shower I had to get ready for a bonefire that I am about to goto soon with some JROTC buddies. I cant wait I haven't hung out with them well ever and I hope I have fun:)
At Black Belt Class tonight Dillon my oldest son threw me good! I landed bad! I will feel it tomorrow! I really enjoy doing self defenses with him. He is 16 now and he is a little taller than me and probably stronger than me! I think we both had fun throwing each other around. I had another session with my mentor after class. Instructor Schneider is awesome! We worked on the double stick form. I bet we did 15 times.
Boy Scout BBQ today so my morning was spent taking care of BBQ orders. I was able to spend the remainder of the day trying to concentrate on requirements.I guess it was warmer outside today ... Warmer than it has been but I still thought it was quite chilly during my walk/run. I feel like Rocky when I'm working on my miles.. Toboggan on and hoodie up..And you know I have to play at least once "The Eye of the Tiger". I've not done the dance at the top of the steps (yet), I will save that for the end of my mile during the physical test in March. In hopes I am able to better my time from my pretest.I went to Black Belt class tonight. I found out that I have been practicing a poomsae wrong.. My stances are not right. I'm frustrated mostly because as slow...
Glad the work week is over. Took black belt class tonight. Went to a community concert and listened to some wonderful music by a young lady named Liz Longley, that was a nice way to unwind a little.
Woke up at 5, got ready for school, went to bio, then JROTC, then Spanish and finally civics. we took our first test and quiz in civics. I got a 100 on the quiz he is going to grade my test on Monday. did a lot of requirements today. didn't get time to run but I will make it up this weekend. had a good black belt class today went over some stuff. hopefully I will have a good weekend hangout with some friends or something:)
Thank goodness it's Friday. I had to get Ben packed and dropped off to school. He's leaving at noon with a friend and going to their family land in the VA mountains. It's a cabin with no electricity or running water. I'm glad it's him and not me! Then I had to go to the office for a few meetings, then this afternoon to the end-of-the-season swim party. I have to send another email or two and then I'm officially done for the season. It was a great season and I really enjoyed the kids (well, most of them) but I need to swap my focus on Tues, Thurs, and Saturdays to TKD. Went to BB class and had a mentoring and mentee session tonight. Now I need to go finish my requirements.
Last night was lots of fun and a great work out. I enjoy the feeling of a good Red Stripe night. I enjoyed working with the Little Tigers/Jr. Tigers on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Three of my students that I have worked with since they started are testing next Friday for their next belt. I am so proud of them. I have to confess something here. I am struggling getting in my running. I know I am not the only one who is in this situation. I leave the house at 7:15 in the morning and get home at or after 8:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. Wednesday nights I get home at 7:15. I have been wanting to do it in the morning but it has been so terribly cold. I am struggling getting up and out of the house to run alone in the cold by myself. I...
It has been a long and busy day. House work first thing. I'm trying to stay on top of things so my house doesnt turn into total chaos while I am trying to make it through this cycle. Then I began working on requirements. Push ups today seemed hard to do. I have some new grinding and popping sounds radiating from my shoulders. Oh joy, new sounds, I have so many I could probably start a musical.I had to take a break and move on to office work that needed to be done and some bill paying. I always dislike bills due day... From there I had to run errands and go by the studio to take care of a few things and then visit a few client accounts. The afternoon slipped by rather quickly. I went to Belmont and helped with both classes today... Since the weather caused closings yesterday we...
day went by fast. Didn't do much except for my. Requirements. Finally went to class and got my bb class and pmaa class in. Can't wait till sparring seminar on Saturday. very tired and sleepy so goodnight!
I pushed myself today. Still playing catch up for getting sick. Sparring class went good. Actually any time I spar and don't get hurt its good! I would love to make it through the cycle without any serious injuries! I separated my A.C. joint half way through my last cycle and had wait another six weeks to get surgery to fix it. I still can't do as many push-ups as I could before I separated my shoulder. But I am working on it. I want to be able to do 60 push-ups in 60 seconds again!
Today i had no school so that means no homework :) and that leads me going to black belt class which is awesome but today i learned hapkido yay!!!!! well i was parters with my friend C.J we did a great job but sometimes i could not remember my self defense and thanks to him he corrected me and sometimes i corrected him. I did a lot of push ups and sit ups i did so many i ended up with 80 push ups and 90 sit ups while i was watching TV like you guys know I TRY NOT TO BE LAZY :)
Today was a much better day overall. I feel like like my routine is somewhat under control. I'm still limited due to my ankle, but i'm trying to adapt what I can as best as I can. I'm feeling stronger with each day that passes. On my way, not looking back!!
It doesn't feel like Thursday because of the snow days. But I'm glad it is. Jess had a stomach virus Mon night and Tues. I got home after Ben's basketball game in Concord and it appears Scott may have it. He hasn't thrown up yet, but he feels really sick. I can't afford to get it so I'm staying away. I was the one who stayed home and cleaned up after Jess, so I'm really praying I stay healthy. I got 2 essays done last night and started my book today. Time to get back at my requirements...
School has been canceled again for tomorrow! Yay but on the downside so was tkd class. Atleast I've been able to do some of my push-ups and sit-ups and burpees and pull ups and jumproping and meditation time. LOL but over all my body wants to do more and more. I'm positive I'll catch up to everyone soon enough!
I did a lot today. Every hour I would do push-ups or sit-ups or jump-rope. I have to make up fo being sick for a couple of days. Another snow day tomorrow. A lot more to do!
Much better day at work, getting things under control. No TKD class today due to hazardazous driving conditions. Got physical requirements done.
Everyone was home today. They would have been without the snow since they are sick. I spent a good portion of the day in my office (trying to stay away from the sick folks) and worked on my requirements along with essays. I also was able to spend some time working on a batch from my new skill and got a chapter read in my book. All in all a productive day. I did not get a run/walk done... Not a fan of this weather.
I did not have to work today because of the snow. I used the time to work on requirements especially my 5+ Essay on the Kwans. I think it was a pretty productive day. I am still having significant pain in the tops of my shoulders. Today it is not worse in either shoulder, just bad in each. If this continues a trip to see Dr. Bill may be required. I could not have made it through my 1st Black Belt cycle without Dr. Bill. Well, I am going go to bed to try to get some rest, if my shoulders let me. Back to work tomorrow.
Usually when I work at home, it's just Roxy and I. With school out and our office closed, all 4 of us were home today. I miss my silence! I did requirements throughout the day, between each meeting. With poomsaes I focused on my re chamber during the color belt poomsaes then did all my staff forms twice. I did the color belt self defenses doing all the 1s, then all the 2s, etc. Ben has to do 30 push ups, sit ups and squat jumps every day for baseball, so we've been doing them together and he's my ukie for self defense. Thank goodness Ben is off to school tomorrow. Jess is still out though...
Today seemed like laaaaaazy day. Apparently not to my Mother. She had me WORKING! I got a whole lot of requirements done. Now, I am just going to watch some television. But, as I always say, NEVER GIVE UP!
Had a day off from school today because of the snow and ice. I slept in, but I got a lot of requirements done today because I had more time to do them. went for a walk and omg was it cold I couldn't feel my face. still have some n=more things to for the rest of the day. wanted one of my friends to come over but she couldn't because her mom didn't want to drive her over so I was a lil bummed for that. overall my day was pretty good.
Today i had a really rough day i had so many stuff to do i ran a lot i and did 3 pull ups *awesome* when to buy some supplies for school the bad part is that i could not go to my friends house that made me so mad that i would rip something with my mouth but i calmed my self and keeped moving forward
I am SO over this winter weather. Sickness in the house now too. My son stayed home from school sick. Ive quarantined him in his bedroom. Then my husband came home with the same. I'm trying my best to stay away from both of them... Lots of hand washing and lysol going on around here. Tonights weather has also effected classes and closing. Looks like my schedule for the week is going to be changed. Good ole Mother nature.. BRING SUMMER PLEASE !!!
Today started out at school. I had a test today. I am pretty sure I aced it. But it end out being an " Early closing" kind of day. At least it actually snowed. I know I didn't do anything today because I was too tired. But I will NEVER GIVE UP!!!!
Mother Nature certainly put a wrinkle in my plan for the day. I was planning to get a weekday black belt class in tonight at LKN. But with schools closing early and the snow coming down, I had to go to plan B. So instead, I did extra requirements. After I got my daily requirements in, I rewarded myself by doing just 5 push ups or 2 burpees or a single poomsae. This way I still ended up above my daily, but it felt great to do the smaller increments. School is cancelled for tomorrow for my kids, so the normal class schedule may be interrupted again. I also have a colleague in from MA and have a business dinner tomorrow, so my evening is shot. :/
Aaahhh no school for me tomorrow ! Thank The Lord for giving us a snow day! Now I have a day o sleep in and wake up fresh and get most of my requirements done! I'm still on track and getting most of my requirements done.the healthy eating is actually helping me a lot and I can see the progress on my body. I know that this will be my best cycle. Too bad class was cancelled today. But that gave me more time to stay home and do a lot of my Push ps and sit-ups. Pacing myself and doing have in the morning and half at night has really been working and I hardly feel the pain of my soreness anymore. I got this !!!!! Hope everyone else is doing well!
Another busy work day then add inclement weather to the mix and it makes for a very interesting date. I got to do my requirements late tonight and can't wait until I lay down and fall asleep.
woke up at the usual time for school. in 3rd block we had an anouncment that we were going to get out of school early due to snow but it didn't snow at that time. so I had missed the bus I really didn't mean to. my best friend brooke her mom drove me to her house because she was running low on gas. me and brooke were just chilling then my dad came to pick me up. it already started snowing by then, and now it is still snowing we have at least an inch on the ground I am so happy!!!!!!!!
What a day! Pretty busy at work. I had limited time to do all my requirements, so I was only able to accomplish some. Still looking for my groove!
Is it really only Monday? It feels like it should be Tuesday or Wednesday already. I'm tired and a bit beat down. I may reward myself with a day off this week. But I hate having requirements hanging over my head, so we will see if I go through with it. The Hartles are all sick so we were a bit short-handed at family class tonight. Thank goodness Instr Lloyd and the Jolly ladies were there!
Either food poisoning or a stomach bug. Everybody in my house has it.