Candidate Journals

today i woke up motivated and prepared, i made sure i ate a breakfast with alot of protein and drank orange juice to make sure i was fully awake. i got all my things together and i went to master evans, on the way there i studied the color belt book curriculum to make sure i could pass my pretest. when i got there i put my stuff up and we jumped right into the pretest starting with the physical part, i got the fastest mile time and i surpassed or met all the physical goals. then we went on to forms which i did great at getting a 4 on il, sa, and oh jang and got a 3.5 on pal jong so i dont need to go back and retest. then we ran out of time and had to start class but as soon as warm ups were done...

Today was the pre-test!  I was excited.   I did decent, but not as good as I wanted.  I finished my run just under time.  I didn't pass the written test!   I have to retake it.   I studied, so that was disappointing.  Today I found out what I need to work on.  

Only two more days till school, so i gotta make to last to days of summer worth while. Anyways I'm heading to the 8th grade and at my school the lockers are like half a foot wide. Good luck to all of the people going back to school on monday!

Yay, the pre-test is done!!  I was really nervous but once we got started it went away.  I am pretty happy with my results.  I still have lots of room to improve.  Today was the first time that I could do 2 pull-ups!  I'm really happy and proud of my running time.  The questions on the written test were easier than I thought.  Everyone was very encouraging to each other, especially during the running.  I liked that and it kept everyone going.

Extremely happy that I got through today! Not so pleased with my written test but had the same outcome last year... I am very pleased with how the Poomsae and Self Defense portion of the test turned out. This past week thats all I worried about! Everyone did a fantastic job today at North Charlotte and did a great job pushing themselves. So proud of everyone!

Today was the pretest.  I was so worried. I kept saying,"Please don't fail. Please don't fail." I was so relieved when I didn't have to do it over.  I didn't let my little brother down.

I have been so busy these past couple days. I have been studying for the pre test and working on requirements. I was very efficient today, I got a bit ahead for tomorrow and wrote another essay. I also got a present for my friend's birthday tomorrow. I'm going to have a very busy day, I'm going to a pool party and then a dinner party right afterwards. I hope I'm not too tired!

I plan on helping with testing again tonight.  I know I’ll get home late but I like to lend my support to the people that are testing and that I’ve trained with.  I know everyone is anxious about the pretest tomorrow but I’m sure everyone will do an awesome job! After the pretest, we’ll be able to begin focusing on the black belt curriculum more and the cycle will get really exciting!  J

Today I was helping out in testing and I was a white belt so it was really humiliated because all the people were saying" how is he helping out in testing he is a white belt". 

today i had fun doing my requirements. i did my requirements everywhere. i did them at home. i did them at the park. also at the barber shop my brother and dad go to. everyone around me was impressed. some people tried it themselves.

I didn't know who Bruce Lee was. Instructor Luna said I should know who Bruce Lee is.  He was surprised I didn't know.  I am getting ready to watch him so I'll find out soon.

Today, at summer camp, we had an electronics day.  However I didn't use all of it for electronics.  I had to do some push ups, sit ups etc.  also I helped out with the 6:15 testing for leadership 1 requirements.  it was interesting to see something I had not seen in a long time.  it seems so different to me now than black belt testing. 

Doing my requirements at summer camp has been really easy because Master Hartle  put up a pull up bar in the back room for the kids on the cycle. Also having all of the other kids is helping because I ask them to attack me for self defense.

i had a pretty on track day, i woke up and ran 2 miles then mowed my neighbors lawn. i then went home and worked out and got all my requirements done, i also worked on all my forms, sparring combinations, self defense, and weapons. i think i am prepared but i do need to study more, there is alot of information i need to know to pass and its difficult to remember it all, especially with all my other requirements and school starting monday. im going back to school shopping sunday, really excited about that. hopefully the pretest tomorrow will go well. 

Today I went to the open house at my school and met all my teachers except for one that was sick.  When I got home I studied and I'm able to remember most of the things except for a few things I just can't remember.

Today I practiced everything for the Pre-Test tomorrow. I have never done the Pre-Test before so I don't know what to expect. I'm so nervous and scared. 

Today was my first day of middle school, and it wasn't what I expected. It was only the first day, though, and it was only five periods. It's not what I expected, but I'll get used to it.

I worked and got a bunch off requirements done this morning. The afternoon was spent preparing for my trip (packing, spending some time  with Ben, picked Jess up from school, etc).  Now I'm at the airready preparing to sit for hours on end. 

So I have always been curious when I do these trade show just how much walking I do in a day.  Well I figured out the Smart Phone, yes it's still smarter than I, and downloaded a pedometer app.  All I am going to say, its not an excuse but there is a reason when I leave the show floor that my knee's and feet hurt.  If I counted my walking my running requirements would be complete + + + some.  I am determined and will run all of that requirement because my cardio needs improvement and it will not improve if I do not run.  I may be the last one on the cycle that finishes the requirements however I will finish.  I got it - -it's all good!!!!

Today I mowed the yard for the first time. I got all my requirements in except for my run. I'll have to double up tomorrow!Tomorrow my goal will be to get extra requirements in since school is starting soon.

Tonight I helped with testing, took BB class, took PMAA class, and had a mentor session with Master Cavazos.  There were some of my requirements that I didn’t complete, but I’ll make them up this weekend. Since they were having testing, we baked some cookies to sell and raise money for Levine’s.  We also sold some raffle tickets for the Kindle Fire HD 7” tablet that we are raffling off to raise money for Levine’s. When I’m helping with testing, I always look for the white belts.  I make a point of speaking to them to try and make them less nervous.  I remember how nervous I was the first time I tested.  I try to help them begin the test with lots of confidence.  I tell them what someone told me the first few times I tested. “It’s obvious you know your stuff or you wouldn’t already have all of...

today i spent the morning relaxing and working out, not doing much because i knew i was helping out with the open house and testing at mint hill later today. i got alot of stuff together for a bake sale that i made my self and we sold it to help raise money for levine childrens hospital. then during the open house i helped with the dunk tank and took a few turns on the seat. i took a break and went inside to do the rest of my requirements. testing started and me and a few others helped out with a testing with 37 in attendance. i sparred and it really hurt my feet because i didnt have shin guards. i need to study more in order to be in good shape for the pre test this saturday. 

I finally got a sparring class in.   The kids beat me up. I've got a sore thigh where a caught a heel to the muscle just above my knee and kick to my ankle bone.  Kids--cut your toenails!  I left bleeding too. Marcus did a great job teaching. It's been fun watching him grow and mature.  1 down, 14 to go.

Today was a very wild day. Today after school we had soccer practice, we had to do five laps, we have a real tye of track too. We had to do sprints on the curves and back peddle nonstop, and it was extremely hot too. After that I had to do homework. Then I spent like two hours at KTA doing requirements. After that I took black belt class. Then I had to do more homework. And now I am tying up my journal. So today was a little crazy but not bad.

i am so tired i could skip everything for a day. i would just drop everything for a day and just sleep. if i was my brother that would be easy. my brother sleeps a lot. but if i stop everything for a day i will get behind.

Today I got to help Master Shin and Ms. Pam by sitting at a table at Mountain Island Day's orientation and signing up students to take Tae Kwon Do after school.  It was a lot of fun and we got a lot of names.  I was impressed with the number of kids that were excited to sign up.  It made me think back when I first started doing tae kwon do and I remember calling my instructor ma'am instead of sir!  It was just another regular day of requirements today.  Nervous about the pretest but I feel like I'm ready.  I still really need to work on my study guide.

Today I studied for my pre-test and later helped out at the testing at Master Burkart's.  I went there earlier and helped raise some money for Levine's by manning the snow cones during the open house.  I also did the dunk tank and really enjoyed it.   

Today when I woke up I did all of my poomsaes and self-defenses twice for most of them. I'm still trying to get ahead on every thing. Today I also went to help with Master Shins other testing. It was not as big of a turnout as Wednesday but they brought a lot of energy.

today at summer camp, we had kona ice (snow cones) they were pretty good. I mixed watermelon and grape flavors.  I actually got some free time before going to bed today and got to do some extra requirements.  today I also learned my new skill.  my mom taught me how to file a tax return!  I filled out my own 1040 ez form.  I used a sample w2 form to fill it out.  it was really interesting.  I plan on doing the essay this weekend. 

Today I did every poomse I know once, and some more than once. I did most of my self defenses today also. Today was open house for school, I think im ready for school to start back up. 

Today I took a day off from classes. I needed a "me" day just to relax before the pretest and to get my thoughts together. This morning before Behind The Wheel I woke up with a terrible headache and felt like I hadn't gotten any sleep. Hopefully this day of rest removed any chance of that happening tomorrow. 

Today I couldn't really breathe. It was very hard to do my requirements. I had to take a break from pushups and sit ups. I hope that I am better tomorrow

I woke up this morning at 4:00 ready to get up and work on some requirements but had a killer migraine and couldn't see. I had to feel my way to the bathroom, take some medicine and go back to bed. I was able to get up in time to come to work and can persevere. I am going to work on my requirements at lunch and after work in class and when I get home from class. I am looking forward to our Wang Ho class tonight because it is Red Stripe. Yahoo!  

Today I had a very busy day so I could not do very many requirements. I helped out at testing for Master Shin, it was nice to see all the other students make it to their next belt. It was also cool to see the progress from the white belts to the high red belts.

had a great day today! in my mentor session, we were getting ready for the pretest Saturday, got to see what i need to perfect before then

Today I helped with testing at Master Shin's.  My brother tested for his high red belt.  I am really proud of him.  I read my essays and improved some of them today.  Getting ready for the pretest.

Today I am really tired so we won't get as good of a journal. Today was a struggle to get all my requirements in, why you ask, because today was my first day of school and all the teachers did was talk. I think this year will be better than last year because we are not in a grade with one of the teachers from last year. Our school you wake up really early so I have to go to sleep. See you tomorrow!

Today at summer camp, we watched a movie called horrid Henry.  The movie was not as good as I thought itwould be.  I did most of my requirements today.  Went to dream team class, we worked on rolling and cartwheels.  I found out I need to work on my cartwheels.  It was fun though.   I was looking forward to dreamteam class today.   

Today I just started my week of being a white belt. I was in the back of the line in class. It's humiliating to be in the back as a white belt so this is definitely a challenge. It reminded me of when I was a white belt working my way up the belt levels. I am also back from vacation so heavy on the requirements. Also studying the study guides for the written exam coming up.

Today was another day in the cycle…I got all of my requirements done, a leadership credit, and a mentor session with Master Cavazos. My arms are a little sore from the sticks class last night.  And I have a giant bruise on each of my shoulders, so I must be re-chambering correctly when I do my sticks.  J

Today was a really busy day to start off I had allergy shots in the morning and then at two I had to go to a different doctors office. Later I went to go help at Master Shin's testing.  It was nice to see everyone succeed. I was also able to get some of my requirements done today.

today i as thinking of just journaling then logging tomorrow. but my mom made me. had ballet today for 2 and a half hours. my dance teacger told me i need to work on my balance while keeping my leg over my head. i think that might help me with my kicks. 

Today I helped out at Master Burkart's Tae Kwon Do camp and got leadership credit.  I finished my sparring class requirement thanks to all the credits from the summer.  I studied for my pretest also this afternoon.  I am looking forward to help out tomorrow at the Open House at Master Burkart's school and dunk a Master in the dunk tank. 

Ugh.  I was on conference calls all day.  I did get a lot of requirements done while people were going on and on about a topic. And we took a 20 min lunch break so I went for a run and got 1.6 miles in. Then I taught family class and ran Jess to/from softball. Ben came home today!  Yeah!  I have only seems him for 2 days in the past 4 weeks and I have to leave Friday on a business trip, so I want to absorb him.  :)

Today I helped at Mint Hill again. It's fun helping the younger belts get their stripes for testing tomorrow. Also tomorrow is Mint Hills Open house which I am going to help at. I am so excited to help!!!! 

Today i did a black belt camp and got alot of stuff in doing the camp.

I met with my mentee today.  We practiced kwon sool and hwa rang poomsae. We also sat and talked.  I wanted to get to know each other and if he had anything he wanted to get off his chest he could.  I really hope this affects our relationship in a good way.

today was a busy day, i woke up and ran my 2 miles and immediatley went home and started baking cookies and brownies for a bake sale im going to be doing at the king tiger mint hill open house, i will also be in the dunk tank for a time....:/. i hope the sales go well tomorrow so i can raise my 250$ fast and get done early, but hopefully i will raise more. after everything was baked and we organized them in bags and put prices on everything, i worked out, long and hard so i got it all done at once. i had to go to my school open house today, i met all of my teachers who seem nice but i dont know anyone in my classes yet. i went home and studied and i think im making progress but i will need to be very prepared...

Whew. What a night. We had fun and worked really hard. Thank you to Instructor Hsin for the great workout!! It helped me get in extra requirements. I felt so tired and strong at the end of the night. I felt good about the hard work and sweat. Little Tigers class went well and it is so fun to lead the class. I love that I am helping the children get stronger and more confident.  

today i almost forgot to log. i had a long night at dance. the dance teacher was giving the lecture of not talking behind people's back and not to say mean things to each other. so i came home extra late. i found out that i need to work remembering things.

I am so super tired. I got up at 5:30 to go to the DMV to get my license, and even getting up early was no use, I was still there for 5 hours! Sitting there felt like such a waste of time, I could have been writing essays or something. But hey, I got my license! I also drove myself to work today and had an awesome lunch to celebrate. PMAA was good too! time to go to bed.

Today I went running, did my pushups and situps, and went to Master Evins' school for black belt class and pmaa class. I had my first mentor session with Master Mitchell I learned the differences in stances and hand positions in traditional forms and the modern forms. Black belt class was tiring but enjoyable because I got some much needed practice on poomses. The sticks class was somewhat hard because it was my first one, but I think I caught on pretty fast. 

Today was a really long day.  On Tuesdays, I have to take BB class and then PMAA class.  I sweated a lot in both classes!  I feel like I did better in PMAA class this time than I did last week.  So maybe I’m getting the hang of it. Kate was an awesome partner.  J I still had to do my jump ropes, pull-ups ,  and sparring rounds when I got home, but it’s all done now.  It’s time for a much needed shower and hopefully a good night’s sleep.

Today was a tough day I went to the black belt class then stayed for the PMMA class which I liked. Today was also my first day with my mentor. Before this i did most of my requirements.     

My computer has been messed up again but i finally fixed it today. as some of you may know i had another allergic reaction last night. so i had to take it easy today after all the medications and stress. ill be back on track tomorrow. im all good though so dont worry people haha

today at summer camp we went to the spray grounds.  I don't really like the spray grounds, it's not too much fun for me.  I got a leadership& mentee credit during camp.  I changed up my workout a bit, I do my basic kicks, poomsaes & self defenses in the morning, and my push ups sit ups & burpees etc at night.  that is working much better for me.

Today I helped out at Master Burkart's Tae Kwon Do camp and I got a sparring class.  Later I went to black belt class and PMAA class.  After class I was sweaty and tired.  I will probably sleep good tonight.

Our CEO was in town which meant a lot of time in the office and dinner with work folks.  I didn't get home until 9. Luckily I got a bunch of requirements done early today. But I just finished up another 30 min worth and now I'm sweating before bed. :(.  

Finally no bumps in the road and travel went smooth which left me with some time, finally, to work on requirements.  I have no idea what the next week will bring so I am trying to get in as many as I can.  The brain storm to write one of my essays on the plan was short lived as I fell asleep before we took off and woke up when we landed.  All is good but I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be a very long hot day.   I just need to remember hydrate & stretch.

Today I went to sparring  class at Mint Hill. We did a lot of kicking, push-ups, and 10 sparring rounds. I was really tired and sweaty but I was proud of myself because I got two days worth of sparring done. It was my first time taking sparring class in Mint Hill. Master Justin Is full of energy and very nice. We worked a lot on speed by doing a lot of drills. I also went to Belmont to get some leadership credits in.  I took a walk with my mom after dinner. I had a very good day.

Today I had to settle in and make some new friends so I could be part of a pack or club. I have some friends and we have the perfect club.  In class today my dad did some monkey rolls.  He is the best ever.  He did them with Marcus and me.  He was so fast.

Today after school I had my first real practice. It was very fun. We practiced passing, volleys and headers. Then after that we did the crossbar challenge. That is my favorite soccer game. Today I was unable to take class because we had a parent meeting for the soccer season. But on thursday I will get my black belt class for the week.

Today was my last day of summer.  I spent it at a Tae Kwon Do camp getting all of my requirements done.  We had a sparring class.  And I got ten sparring rounds in.  That made me happy because I was able to exceed my goal.  I made a plan for school.  I am going to get all my random acts of kindness done during the school day.  I am not really that happy about school starting because it'll make it harder to get all my requirements done.  I guess this is what people who work full time have had to do the whole time.  So I am glad to have had this much school-free time.   I do wish that I had worked harder to complete all my essays before school started.  I hope I can get everything done.  I think this is going to be a great cycle.  I...

I woke up today, motivated to get everything i needed to get done fast and soon. i went to the park and ran two miles in 12:48 (new record) and went home and did all my required physical training. then i went to class to help out and earn leadership credits, and i got a some of that out of the way. I was there from 10 to 12 and after that i was EXHAUSTED. i went home and ate lunch, took a shower, and took a nap. when i woke up i did some chores and decided to get some work done on my essays, now im close to finished. after that, i went upstairs to my room to study the color belt curriculum and realized that i knew most of the lower belt information by heart but needed alot of work on my higher belt curriculum, especially the paragraph...

School is coming up and I have to do as many requirements as I can in order to have an easy first week. Im planning on going to two leadership classes tonight at South Charlotte. Last night Instructor Gabriel really helped me work on my self defense. I can now say I can go White Belt through Bocho Dan without a hesitation! Self defense is clearly my weakness! I have been studying my many booklets from previous Instructors Camps and old study guides to make sure I ace the written pre-test this upcoming Saturday. Hope everyone does well. 

Yesterday was a good day. During our Black Belt class we worked on Hapkido 1-20, Bo Cho Dan specials and other self defense. Instructor Hsin and Master Moon really gave us some great tips especially for #20.  I am continuing to perservere and try to stay focused on my tasks at hand and stay out of my head. One of my goals for this cycle is to learn to practice being present in the moment and not worrying about the past or future. What was was and what will be will be, I can only control what I do and how I react now. I choose to persevere.

I just got home from helping at Mint Hill and then taking sparring class. I am really tired. During sparring class we did 10 sparring rounds without a water break. I am still sweaty and it has been 20 minutes since the class ended. But it was a good class we worked on foot work, kicks, we did a lot of push ups and sit ups, and we helped the younger belts get a feel for sparring. But I am not done yet I have a mentor session with Master Richie and then black belt class at Master Evins. Until then I am going to work on my essays and relax.

I didn't do much today, I mainly puttered around the house when I got home from my sleepover. I got my requirements done and cleaned my binder for school next week, not really looking forward to that, but oh well. Anyway, It was a really quiet day.

all the days are starting to blur together. that is what i think.it is my same routine. wake up. watch tv. eat breakfast. clean the house. eat lunch. do all my physical. take class. eat dinner. log. take a shower go to bed. i also have to find some thing i need to work on a lot. it just happens to be pullupsfor me.

Today at summer camp, I was expecting to go to the library.  Instead, we went to a bowling alley.  I had a fun time losing. I forgot my mentee credit.  But I did get my leadership 2 credit done.  The mentee that I was supposed to have came back, so I need to make up my credits tomorrow, and for the rest of summer camp. 

today i made alot of progress, not only did i workout and got everything for my daily requirements done, but i finished another essay too. i also got the book i need to read for another essay and i can start to read it and get it done soon. this week i plan to help out and get credits but i also plan to enjoy my last week of summer, so i now have 6 days left. i read a quote today to put in my role model essay and found it true and interesting, it was "A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not." this is a great quote and thought i should share it. but hopefully i will get alot more things done tomorrow and finally take some stress off my shoulders. 

I had 3 hours of conference calls this morning and got a ton of requirements done during those calls.  Usually I get impatient when one if my long-winded colleagues starts going on and on, but today I start did a round of push ups and sit ups or a poomsae or self-defense. It was a win-win. I had most of my requirements done before 2 pm including a noon class, and then I taught family class and took the adult class to a got some bonus requirements in. Since I will be traveling soon, I'm glad to get a bit ahead. 

Today was a nice rainy Monday.  It started with training and then I had to take my daughter to her open house for school.  Later, I met with my mentee, taught Junior Tigers class, and met with my mentor. I’ve video-taped the sticks singlewalees, so maybe I’ll learn to associate the terminology with the movements. I’ve got to spend some time this week reviewing the colored belt study guides.

Well only one green number and that's a major bummer but I have got this.  Flight got in on time last night but somehow my bags got lost from the plane to the belt so needless to say did not get home till 11:30 and I was seeing double by that time.  Back out tomorrow morning for another eight nights and thankfully last show of the year.  On a positive note at least I am almost done wtih my book so I can get that essay knocked out of the way.   What was I thinking 388 page book - -not a wise decision with my time issues.  Oh well it's truly all good and sometimes situations happen that you have no controll over.  Just have to do the best with what is handed to you.

Today I helped out at Master Burkart's Tae Kwon Do camp.  I also did a sparring class.  I am going to it again tomorrow.  I did some studying from the study guides.  I'm not yet where I would like to be with that.  

Today I went and helped with tae kwon do camp. And did 2 hours of sparring. It was a good class to take to get a lot of things done. Got to go because we got to go pick up our new exchange student from China! I am really exited because it will be a fun way to learn new things. so I got to go bye!

Today I had a mentor meeting, a mentee meeting, a class, and I helped at the 5:30 class in Belmont. I worked on my poomsae, staff forms 1 and 2, specials 2, 1st dan self defense, and hapkido. I worked on Tae Keuk Oh Chang, blue belt self defenses, and kicks with my mentee today. He is testing on Wednesday and I am excited to watch him. I am getting better at my running and I did 1 1/2 miles today. 

Today was the first day of school. I had a really ggod time.  My teacher trusted me to do some research on some pets to see what would be a good class pet.  I would get to take care of. I hope I don't let her down.

I dont know if I told you guys this but I made the school soccer team. But today it rained througout the day. So, today we had no practice. So right when I got home I did my homework and got right to my requirements. I got finished early so when I got the chance to shoot some hoop I took it. So I guess today was a good day.

today i did a 3 hour class.1 hour was credits.2 hour sparring class.

Natasya and i are getting a lot done. A lot of running to. Today we got running done. Two miles

Today I got to help out at Mint Hills Tae Kwon Do Camp and helped out with the younger belts. I also got to take the sparring class that was during the camp. I got in a some credits and requirements done while I was there. It was really fun to work and help the younger belts. It was awesome and great experience for me. I can't wait to go back tomorrow and help again.

Just got back from Behind The Wheel and I really need to catch up on all of my requirements. The rain is once again putting me back from taking a run. Yesterday I completed two essays and did a ton of kicks (which I could feel this morning). It will be good to be back at South Charlotte tonight for Mondays Black Belt Class. 

Awesone tabs relaxed day today! I got to wake up late and do my requirements. Then I got to go to my friend's house for a Star Wars marathon! Super fun! Now I get to sleep over! Wooh! A great break.

Today we spent the bulk of the day at Great Wolf Lodge, then went shopping to get a few last minute things before school starts.  Ben is off to the beach with a friend for a few days and left this evening.  I've barely seen him the last 3 weeks. Although I didn't get a lot of physical requirements done, I got a ton of RAOKs by clearing dishes for others, helping other parents with their kids, picking up clothes that had fallen at stores and hanging them back up, returning stray shopping carts, etc. 

Today I rode home from Virginia.  It was a five hour ride and we left around 2:00.  when I got home I ate dinner.  That gave me just enough time to get some requirements done.  I'm still having trouble on my pull ups.

today i rode home from virginia. it was a five hour ride and i left around 2 pm. when i got home i ate dinner.  that gve me just enough time to get everything done. i am still having trouble with my puullups.

Today is our last day with four people in the house! Tomorrow night at 11:58 PM we go to the Charlotte Airport to pick up Logan, our Chinese exchange student.  I am pretty excited.  I hope I can stay awake that long.  It is going to be pretty hectic around here for the next few days.  We have to take him to the school on Tuesday to learn all about his schedule and tour the high school.  He will be in 11th grade.  I won't be the oldest anymore.  That will be pretty weird but I will like having a big brother too.   On Wednesday we go back to school D: I am not exited at all. Some people like going to school because they have friends at school but I have friends out side of school that I see during the summer too. The worst part about school is...

Today was a pretty good day.  I finished most of my requirements early and I even had time to go to the movies.  We saw The Wolverine.  It was pretty good. I discovered something this morning - my cat doesn’t like it when I get really still.  I was sitting on the floor doing my meditation with my eyes closed.  My cat came up and started meowing like he was asking if I was okay.  I didn’t respond so then he decided to tap me on the arm with his paw.  When I still didn’t respond, he climbed up on the couch behind me and decided to tap me on the shoulder.  I finally had to pet him.  I went on with my meditation and after he decided I was okay, he decided to lay on his back and meditate too! J

Today is Sunday, so I went to church.  The lesson was on godly parenting.  Pastor said he teaches the parents godly ways so they can raise the children.  We came home, I had lunch and finished my white belt essay. Me and dad went running.  2 miles today.  For some odd reason it was harder than I thought it would be.  Then I did my physical requirements.   

i went to the park to run and did everything today

I was only able to get my run/walk requirement today as I was cheering my Aunt Kristin in the Iron Man today. I was also able to go up a ski lift and take a luge car down the mountain. Fun! I was able to some acts of kindness in helping some strangers at the race. I return from Canada tomorrow.

Today I squeezed in my requirements in the morning and a little bit at night. I was writing a lot for school today. I took a walk with my dad in the morning before it got hot. I think that running/walking with my mom and dad is building a better relationship between us. We are also having fun together. 

today i had to catch up on the workout i missed yesterday. i had not done much workout yesterday but i had a head start so it took less time than usual. i really need to get my essays done before school starts, im soon going to get my recommendation letters, and the book im going to read for the essay is on its way. i have earned alot of credits for classes and i am trying to get as many as possible before school starts in a week and a half. i hope its easier to be on the cycle and to be in school than i think its going to be. 

Today was the first day I got to run in my new sneakers.  I did so much better with running sneakers than high-top sneakers.  I have gotten better at all of my athletic skills.  I really think that they should give us at least four months of summer off.  

Today I am doubling all my requirements so it will be easier to do them when school starts. The more I do now the less I have to do later so Im going to do all I can now to make it easier for later. Because when school starts everything will get alot harder. With homework and school functions Im going to have a hard time getting everything done. Im bracing myself for the worst. Hopefully its not as hard as I think but if it is I still believe I can do it. As Moliere said "The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it." I know I can do this and I will succeed.   "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."   -Confucius    

Today is the "comeback" day. Planning on going for a long run, doing at least 350 kicks, and knocking out poomsaes and self defense. Currently trying to establish next weeks classes that I can take where I can get as many credits as possible. Im excited to see all the fresh, new faces that are testing this fall. It will be good to meet new people and to build friendships throughout the cycle. 

Last night, my friend came over and had to spend the night.  after he left today, I did my requirements.  I had to go to grandma's, after, because both of my parents had somewhere to go today..  My goal for tomorrow is to finish my white belt essay and catch up on my sparring rounds.

Today was pretty nice. Black belt class was good; I got to work on the basic and wang ho forms which I am not as good at. Afterwards I ran errands with my dad and built up some extra requirements. Finally, this evening I got to have a really nice dinner with family friends from out of town. Also I went on a great walk with my dad around the neighborhood. I am ready to go to bed!

Today was a good class. Master Chelly Hartle taught class today. My body is still a little sore from yesterday tryouts. We worked on weapons and wang ho forms and Basic forms. After class I I did a bunch of requirements. After that I spent the rest of my day with my cousin and sister. My mom took all three of us out to tgi fridays. Today was a great day, I hope tommorow can be better.