Candidate Journals

Today at sparring class we did latter drills with bonbons. We went 10>20>30>40>50 and then back down. Thank you Master Marcus for the opportunity to get so many kicks haha. 

i did some thinking, and i decided that i wanted to dedicate one of my journal entries to the thing that made me love reading. percy jackson. i started reading it in fourth grade, and it hasn’t gotten boring since. i mean even the librarian noticed how much i’ve checkdd out books from the series! reading is a big part of who i am, and i’m so lucky that i was introducing to percy jackson since it fueled my desire to read!

The sun is out, the snow is coming down, and it's spring and cold at the same time. It's like someone upstairs is having a battle over the thermistat. I remember those days when living in a dorm, going into the hallway and turning the temperature down, only to have someone come a little later and turn it up. I guess that's when someone invented the lock down cover for those things. Friday is almost here. It will be so nice to get this done. I'm really looking forward checking out Master Shin's dojang. I've never been there. I wonder if he has a donut vending machine. Keep pushing those last requirements out guys. See you all soon

So it just so happens that on my last cycle I had a 100 degree fever on the night of my overnight testing, and it was HORRIBLE. So of course this morning I would wake up with a low fever in the 99 range, because why wouldn't I? I'm 100% completely positive it won't develop over the week because what are the odds of me having a bad fever two overnights in a row, am I right? Or is it just me...

So I haven't journaled in a while and this journal is to tell you about my spring break. We travelled by plane out to Colorado and landed in Denver. Our actual vacation happened at Vail which is a ski resort up in the mountains. We skied for three days with a break in between. It was awesome because of the heavy snow cover and the sunny skies. Our last day there we skinned up the mountain and ate smores before sleding/skiing back down. Overall it was an awesome vacation and I got my hair dyed!

Today I woke up and went to school on the bus.  In first block we did map testing.  In second block we had a couple worksheets of body systems.  In electives we finished our projects.  In last block we then did inferencing practice.  Then I went to TKD and helped with class.  Then I took class.  I then went home, ate dinner, and got a haircut.  Afterwards I took a shower and did some homework.

Today was a somewhat decent day. For some reason I was oddly lucky for a few things and today was also two of my friends birthdays. One of the reasons why I said I was so lucky was because we had a science test today, and I didn't do the study guide, I didn't study or even pay attention in class, however, I was lucky and the things On the test I somehow knew and I got a 87. After school I did a mentee and mentor sesion and my king tiger things and went to bed.

Today Is a fresh start of a new month, Quarter and a new week for me. honestly April is my favorite month of the year because it has a good weather and also is my birthday. On that note my birthday is in two days and I am really exited because i'm turning 14 and i am elgible for a job. But other than that this is going to be a good month.

since the cycle is almost ending, i decided to dedicate a post to my every day workout for the cycle: i start off by running, to get it out of the way. i used to do a mile, but coming closer to the end i have started doing 1.5. i then do my pushups, sit-ups, and pull-ups in sets of five each, alternating between each of them. i do five negatives, five sit-ups, and five pushups. i repeat this five times so i can get my 25 negatives, and then i start doing sets of ten, alternating between pushups and sit-ups.  aftet all of those, i do my jump ropes and sparring round. i finish everything off with 10 minutes of meditation, to calm my body.

So far today has been nice. I had a college class this morning and went to the gym right after. I have my volunteer club soon and then 9round workout and then TKD classes tonight. I am beyond excited for the test this friday!!

Today I woke up and got some breakfast.  After breakfast I did some poomsaes and self defense.  After that I just chilled inside.  After that I played some basketball while my parents went to get new furniture.  Afterwards they started cooking and it was pizza.  Then played some more basketball.  Then we played monopoly, yes i did lose.  Then I took a shower and put in my requirements.

today was a lazy day, well the mAjoriTy of it was lazy. i had gotten up early so i decided to get my daily requirements out of the way. i regretted doing that when i realized later on that i had nothing else to do. i took a three and a half hour nap, and so i have no idea how i’m going to be able to go to bed. it’s currently 11:37 on a sunday night and i’m wide awake.

Today I woke up and got ready for church. Then I went home and at lunch and after did my physical requirements. And then I played games with my brothers.

Today was a good day for requirements, especially since I finished a couple of things. I finished my jump rope rounds, my pushups and situps, and I knocked out a bunch of miles so I only have a few left. Now I just gotta finish my miles, self defenses, and basic kicks.

Yesterday I went to birkdale with a bunch of my friends, we did a lot of random things it was fun. After that I had a sleepover at my one of my friend's houses. Then the next day we went to birkdale again with about the same group to hangout. That was also fun then i came home did my king tiger stuff and went to bed.

This was a really oos long weekend. I really just watched movies the whole time. I also did TKD stuff as well. Really it was a good weekend. Oh, I also played soccer with my dad and helped him mow the lawn as well.

I finished my push ups and sit ups today! I am so close to being done with everything. Sparring classes is the only class I will need another credit for. I am annoyed about that but it is what it is. I plan on going the tuesday after testing to get it in. Other than that, I am pretty much done!

So todays black belt class was pretty good, especially since I got to weapon forms which are pretty much my favorite. Then I went home, went on a run, took a shower, and then went to hang out with some friends. Honestly we didn't do anything and pretty much just walked around and then I ordered us some us some pizza. Now here's where it gets good, (for me at least). So I ordered it, and since some people had some cash, they would pay me there, but then one of my friends said "hey I have 40 in cash so I'll cover it and you guys don't pay me back". So really it turned out pretty nice for me because I got free pizza and drinks.

Last week before testing. Yeah!! What a beautiful day. I keep looking around the yard for projects I want to complete or start. Though I am banded from starting any new projects from upper management (wife). Don't know why. She sees thirty projects halfway done, I see thirty projects halfway completed and in need of tweaking. Won't be long until the pool cover comes off and the back yard is filled with cannon balls and belly flops. This winter has made this spring that much sweeter. And after next week, I'm going to throw a hammock up and rack out for the whole day. Well, maybe for an hour, got projects to finish, remember

the movie and restaurant last night was perfect! even though the movie made my eyes tear up...i can’t wait to do it again! i’m hoping to hang out with my friend bella today and order pizza, but it’s really just up to my dad. the weekend went by way too fast for my liking!

Today I woke up and ate some breakfast.  After breakfast we cleaned my closet and I started my laundry.  We then went shopping for summer cloths.  After that I did some poomsaes and self defenses.  After that I also did some jumprope.  After that we went to a party at my grandparents house.  After the party we went home.  At home I took a shower and got ready for bed.

Today I attended sparring class and also we had a fire underneath our dojan. We had to evacuate but still we trained outside.I am also really exited about my testing next week as well. 

today i had black belt class and we did alot of stuff beacouse testing is next friday.later in class the fire alarm went off and we had to go outside and we did staff and short stick.and later on today in 3hours IM going to my friends birthday party and its harry potter themed

Today was a fun class! We had to go outside because of the fire alarm which added some excitement. The weather was nice too which made it even better.

Today my dad and I decided to spend some quality time together, we are going to a restaurant and then watching a movie. The movie is called Five Feet Apart, starring Cole Sprouse. We are going to a place called Nakato, a hibachi and sushi bar. And I can't wait!

Today I woke up and went to school, in first block we did work on a study guide for our test next friday.  In second block we got dispersed and we did work on the vietnam war.  In gym we had a choice day so I played basketball.  In last block we worked on inferencing.  Then I went to TKD and helped play games with the kids.  Then I did some jumprope.  After I went back home I went to Kabudo's for a family friends birthday.  Then I went home took a shower and did some requirements.

So today I had 3 math tests, I mean really it was just one unit, but for some reason teachers like to split up tests nowadays. So anyways, these tests were basically on a bunch of circle equations, like (x-h)+(y-k)=r^2, and chords and radians and stuff like that. I felt pretty conifdcon in myself on these tests, and I feel like I did really good so I'm hoping I get a good grade.

Today I woke up and went to school, in first block we worked on probability again.  In second block we worked on a cold war study guide.  In third block we played basketball.  In last block we worked on authors purpose projects.  I then went to TKD and did jump rope rounds.  I then took sparring class and went home.  I took a shower and i'm now going to sleep.

Today was another boring day of school. After I got out  of school and got home I went out to hangout with my friends. Later I came back home went on a run and then came back home and played xbox.

Had a great morning. I worked out at Anytime Fitness and got 135lbs on my OHP, which is my new personal best now. After that i went to 9round to work out. I am taking a break before blackbelt class tonight at LKN. Then I have my voice lessons. Jam packed day. 

Today high school went to JA Finance Park, which is basically the same thing as Biztown, but with real life senarioes. Mine was that I was a 28 year old single mother with a 7 year old child. We were given budgets and all of that and we had to create our own life based our budgets. It was fun and stressful. I’d go back again. 

Today was a good day... Nate and I worked on "refinement" on our poomsaes and self defenses. Working on weapons specifically, and just making sure we are working on the small details. Getting ready for our overnight testing next Friday. I am confident that we are ready. More anxious now... want it to come. But it will fly here. Next week will be a blur. Keep Moving and Keep Practicing!!!

So today I got home thinking that tonight would he a nice slow, easy night right, but little did I know, I had 4 tons of biology homework. So I ended up spending about 2 hours on this work, which to be honest actually wasn't all that much, but it's not what I wanted to spend my time doing. However I did end up getting it done and I ended up chilling for the rest of the night so it ended up good eventually.

Today was a normal boring day at school afterwards I tried to get a haircut but I couldn't the place was busy. So instead I got some pizza went home, then went to Will's house for a mentee sesion. Next came back home and went to bed.

Today I went to school and my teacher wasn’t here so we had a substitute teacher. And I don’t like substitutes, but I still made it through the day. After school I went to piano class, helped out with family class, and took black belt class. And that’s my day.

Today I went in for my first shift at 9round! I had a blast and love it already! I can tell this is perfect for me.

Today I woke up and it was 7:00 A.M and got ready to go downstairs.  The thing is I was at a hotel because I was on a field trip to Charleston.  I ate breakfast and got on the bus.  We then went to the USS Yorktown, it's a big ship from the Vietnam war.  We then went to an aquarium and had chick-filet.  We then got back on the bus and headed home.  At home I did some requirements and took a shower.   

Today I woke up and got ready for school.  At school we did probability and did an activity with skittles.  In second block we played basketball and my team went ham.  In electives we just worked on a project.  And fourth block we finished another project.  I then went to TKD and did jumprope.  Next I went home and ate dinner, after dinner I did the dishes.  I then went upstairs, took a shower and started my laundry.

Today I went to Bath & Body Works, and Target to buy my best friend her birthday present. I ended up getting her 3 scented candles and a journal, but I had to wander both stores at least 5 times before deciding on a present! I don't regret it one bit however, because I am super satisfied with what I got her, it fits her personality perfectly.

I finished my running requirement yesterday. I only have a few more things to finish. I got behind because of school and being sick. I am excited to test next friday!

Today I got up, did my things, and went to school. At school I realized I am actually pretty good at basketball. After that I came home did requirements and went to T.K.D, then I ate, and now I am here. Good luck for testing!!

today in school was normal again. I also had soccer practice today as well. There wasn’t really anything interesting today at all.

Today was a really good day, especially in school. More specifically, in social studies. We started talking about World War II, and I like the topic so much because there is so much empathy that correlates with it. We got to hear true stories from people who actually lived within the time period, and it was fascinating how everyone had a different viewpoint, but yet they were all still in the same war. Even though today was great, I can't wait till tomorrow. After school, me and a few of my friends are going to go watch "Us." Watching a horror movie at night is probably not a good idea, but at least I'll have my friends with me.

Today was a normal school day we didn't do much, I rode the king tiger bus to king tiger did a mentor and  mentee sesion and a PMAA class. Got some leadership in went home and went to bed

Today I filled everything in so that I am up to date. I am scared that testing is around 10 days away, but I think I am doing pretty well with everything. Tomorrow I will be finishing up my Leadership 1's and I wanted to do  at least one more sparring class (even though I have met the expectations)

Today was really boring we did basically nothing in class, after school I went home and did my homework then go on a run. I came back and went to bed.

Today I woke up and waited for my mom to wake up as well.  When she woke up we decided to wait a bit then go to lunch.  For lunch we went to chilis and I had burger bites like usual.  We then went to Birkdale and walked around.  I got a new book and then we went to kilwins.  The cool thing about it was that Greg Olsen was there, that was pretty cool.  After that I went back to the house and took a shower and got ready for bed.

Today I woke up and went to black belt class.  After class I took the instructors training class as well.  When that was over I went back to my grandmas house and played basketball and hung out.  Later on my mom picked me up and I spent the night there.  I had a good day all together.

So recently as I have been a little behind on miles so I've been running about 4-6 miles a day and it's really shown me how much I love to run. So I've decided to really start running a lot even off the cycle and by the end of the year hopefully be able to do a half marathon. I've truly discovered how much fun it is for myself and how much I like doing it which makes me feel kinda glad I got a little behind. Otherwise who knows, I might be dreading running right now if I wasn't running this much.

I had a pretty normal day today but I fell really hard on the concrete so it was not great to do my requirements. After requirements I went to swimming class. Then I ate dinner and I'm here. Good night everyone!

Today was a great day! I started by going to the gym much earlier than I usually do. I got a nice new haircut. It is also women's empowerment week at CPCC and we had a few police officers come in and speak about domestic violence. In the evening, i went to sparring class at lake norman.

Today at school was very boring . We did the same thing we do everyday, work. Honestly there was nothing that was interesting today at all.

Today I didn't go to any Tae Kwon Do classes. I am trying to catch up on jump rope rounds and have a schedule to finish up on Sunday. I am going to finish all my Leadership 1 credits on Thursday after I help out with class and take my class. I am also going to sparring on Thursday.

Today I went too class and got 1 Leadership 1. I finished up with my mentor last week so I didn't have to do a session like I usually do. Last week I hurt my knee so I couldn't take sparring class so I am taking it on Thursday.

Today's been chalk full of work, I had a lot of homework today, and thankfully I was able to do most of it in French, as we had a substitute and a free period. I had a Key Club meeting after school and when I got home I swiftly finished my homework and my daily requirements. I Spent the rest of my day helping my brother move some stuff into his apartment. I'm sad the weekend's over but yesterday's embers spark today's light.

So I'm sure as most of you know, it's been raining. All afternoon, at least it has in Huntersville, so I ended running 3 miles in the rain today. I decided that I didn't want to wear my earbuds on the run, just because I don't like the cord in my way and I didn't want it go to get wet, so I just blasted my music off of my phone the entire. It actually felt like a pretty good run, even though my feet were in puddles because my shoes were drenched. But the rain actually wasn't all that cold and I ended getting hot sooner or later so it just had a nice feel to it, especially since it was at night.

Today in school we had a sub in science. two people got ISS because of the sub. I also had to write a letter in science as well and I hate doing letters. We also have a parent meeting for the DC trip for more information about the trip.

I realized I haven't been doing my journals a lot so it's time to get back in the groove. I had a pretty normal day but I had to survive my day with no glasses (which isn't that great) because I accidentally fell on them. After that I went to T.K.D. to have mentee sessions and assist in a class

Today I went on a feild trip at school to camp thunderbird and we talked about soil and astronmy and other science things it was boring although. Then I went to king tiger and got a mentor sesion and went home.

I don't understand. The last day of the quarter for my school is on Friday, yet today was the last day to turn in work. Does that make any sense? Because I don't understand.

After classes and instructor training, I put off requirements this afternoon to have some quality time with my wife and son. Connor is currently doing a rock climbing trip (jealous), so the three of us just enjoyed the outside together, working around the property and hanging out with the neighbors. Later in the afternoon, I got a wild hair and decided to install a outdoor shower. I had the water line previously set for a water faucet, but my neighbor made the suggestion of a outdoor shower which would be right next to the pool and hot tub. As like many of my projects, it's not complete yet. Though I should have it wrapped up by tomorrow. It made for a great afternoon. I really think one of the requirements for the black belt cycle should be family quality time. There is nothing more healthy and meaningful then to have some...

Today my cousins left but before that this is what happened. I woke up and did requirements (surprisingly without waking up anybody) and ate breakfast and headed of to church with my cousins. Then I came home and played outside and then went out for dinner at Zaxby's which is a okay restaurant.

So today I practiced my role more in Black Belt #4 1-step. Yesterday I went to black bet class then to the training at Tae Kwon Do. We had to learn the 10 hypketo forms.

Today i went over to the 9 round that Master Hartle owns. Our group did 6 of the 9 rounds and talked about becoming trainers there. I am very excited about working there!

I could not attend King Tiger the past week because I was on a trip to the outer banks! I had already been before, but this time it was me and my friends, not me and my family. Not that I am complaining, of course, of being with my family, it was just the excitement the allured me. I had never been away from home for more than 24 hours without my parents, and this time I was going away for three days, and two nights! The trip was amazing, I made some new friends, and saw some new places, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

So today I did my normal 2 mile route leaving my house, but when I was on the way back I decided to run more and took Stratton Farm all the way up to the Cedar Field 1 pool and back to my house totaling St about 3.5 miles, so it was pretty nice. However there is one thing wrong with this route. Everytime I go up the road, there's always this dead squirell on the sidewalk, but I can't move it because I'm not wearing any gloves or anything so I don't wanna get diseases or anything but still it is disturbing.

It is Sunday... so I will do a little preaching. We talked about sin today at church. Sin is what we battle everyday. Sin is inside all of us and it feeds on our existing desires. Please note that not all desires are bad... but sin can take any desire and turn it to evil. Bottom line is that we all have to be aware of our desires and fight sin, and NEVER let down our guard. Find your strength in people and faith... and fight your desires and the sin within.  On a different... changing topic... Nate and I went to the Lego Brickfair today. Awesome day. Found a Lego Korean Flag and bought it... it is awesome.  Tae Kwon Do!!! Keep moving!

today I went to my friends house. I also had a drums lesson today as well. I am really tired and really wished we never had school tomorrow.

Yesterday I couldn't blog because my wi-fi broke down for some reason but we fixed it the next day. Over the weekend, I hung out with my dad, did my king tiger stuff, and went to a party.

today was awesome. we had a nerf war, we raced around the house on plasma cars. and we also had dad heat up the hot tub. It was a great day all all.

Today was very fun since we had the extra class. I very much enjoyed getting some extra training in.

Was an amazing class! I thought today's volunteer class was great and I got a lot out of it when we were doing the new first Dan. Plus even though I already knew the first 10 Hapkido techniques at the end it was to go back to them because I hadn't done those in a while. I got a lot of poomsaes and self defenses from both classes and some more when I went home, along with a run. So today turned out to be pretty good day for requirements.

today was so really long tiring day for me. I went to sparring class then attended Black belt class and then went to soccer directly from the seminar. I am really tired.

So today during black belt class we were going over every single form, self defense, sparring combo, or just about any thing we could go over for the black belt cycle. So it was a pretty nice class since we got to clear some things up and I also can't wait for tomorrow's class.

finally it’s Friday! This week went by so slow. Today I had music/vocal class. Tomorrow I am going to the seminar and also sparring class. Hopefully I learn more new things.

Today has been a great day. I got my overhead press up to 125lbs. Next week I will try to get 135lbs. I am looking forward to tonights class at lakenorman. After that I have my voice lessons.

So today in Civics and Economics we started our unit on politics, and boy is it fun. Now personally myself I've always been more of Republican kinda guy, but when we were doing these tests today to figure out what we sided, I ended up leaning more towards a Tea Party kinda guy which is pretty accurate but still, I felt like the tests weren't good enough. The main test we took only had about 30-40 questions on it and I feel for a test to decide your political party it should probably have about 100. Either way, the test was still pretty accurate, at least for me anyways, however for some people it was kinda off.

Today was a typical day I went to school then to king tiger and helped out in a class, then mentored someone. After that I went home did my homework and went to bed.

I got back into town last night...long trip and long days. Flying on a plane for 4+ hours always messes with my back. May have to get a massage today...lol! Overall a good work trip and very productive. I had limited time to train but back at it today. Will hit CrossFit for 19.5 Open WoD today and also work other requirements throughout the day. Looking forward to the weekend and some much need rest but focused on updating requirements.

Today I woke up and went to school.  In first block we played hot potato but whenever you had to ball when the music stopped you had to do a math problem.  In second block we did a worksheet on the body systems.  In electives we watched a movie because we had a sub.  And in fourth block we had to do work from our textbook.  I then went to tkd and ate a snack.  I then helped with games in the back for a bit and then did a mentor session.  After that before sparring I did a mentee session.  After sparring I went home, ate and took a shower.

I had a really nice day, I had a very interesting day at school. I took a math test but I feel pretty confident in my answers. After coming home from school. I hung out with my little brother for a little bit then went to tae kwon do for a while. I really enjoyed helping out with class and taking Sparring and another class. I've had a crazy week but things are finally setting down.

Today we had to work on creating a game. We also had a lock down as well because there was a robbery. I am also going to the seminar this saturday at the North Charlotte school.

I decided to reflect on where I was in December and now... I have learned so much new stiff since then, and I am getting much more proficient in my poomsaes and self defenses (specifically). I will state that I still not as flexible as I want to be and my one hip has been acting up... but nothing that I cannot get better and through for the remainder of the cycle. I am excited to test. Nate and I both have been working hard at this and seeing the result. More ahead. Keep moving!!!!

Today in school there was a soccer scrimmage against Harris road. I am also 

The past couple days have been nice. One of my best friends since middle school came home after he was in texas for Army Officer school. He was home for 3 days and is now headed to Alabama to start flight school. It is always nice to see him.

So today when I got home, right around before my dinner started and I went for a run down to Harris Teeter real quick to pick up 2 packs of gum. It was about 3 miles and it was a decent run, but boy is it hard to run with 3 packs of gum in your pockets. However it turned out to be a nice run, I gotta couple miles out of it, and I went home and immediately had some burgers.

Today I went to king tiger through the car pool after school. During school we had a history test that I didn't study for, because I forgot, and I got a 70. So now I have a 89 in the class but I will get that grade up soon/ During king tiger today I had a mentee sestion helped in 2 classes and did warm ups once.

Today Master Knight and myself did some school talks from 8:00 to 2:00. Holy cow, that is really hard to do for 45 minutes per group. Fortunately the teachers loved it as well as the students. It's definitely one of Master Knight's gifts. They responded so well to him. I know I will sleep well tonight, after I get through some requirements.  A quick shout out to Instructor Suplee. What a great gift it is to give some of our time to help those who don't have a warm bed and roof over their head. Room at the Inn is a phenomenal outreach program. Not that many churches participate in the program, but it defines the role of Christianity and the church, to serve others with nothing in return. Thank you sir for sharing.

today was a very stereotypical version of my every day. I woke up went to school had a math test which I didn't Finish. I go little home work and came to tae kwon do and did all of my excersizes. I then went home and did my homework. Something fun that happened today was that I found out about cool chinese music which I love. It helps me feel at ease.

So this cycle has definitely been one of my harder ones, especcially since my others were in middle school and this one is in high school and my schedule is just jam packed and it's kinda hard to get in runs. So today I took to my advantage and while the rest of my family was taking sticks class in the back room, I took at my leisure to go on a quick 4 mile run, and let me tell you, it felt great. Even though i was as red as a tomato after and was kinda dizzy, I stopped ONCE, but it was because I had to use the bathroom. 

Today I finally finished my book, Escaping Fron Houdini. I have to say, I was not expecting the killer to be who it was. This author writes some good books. 

Today I woke up and went to school.  In first block we did a notebook check, first block is math.  In second block we worked on the circulatory system which is in science.  In electives we got despersed and did a worksheet.  In fourth block we did another notebook check which was in ELA.  I then went to taekwondo, ran and did a mentor session.  At home I ate dinner, did homework and requirements.  After that I took a shower and now im going to sleep.

You ever just, are wearing something so stylish, that you can't do anything physical? See I was wearing a nice American Eagle flex long sleeve today that was black and white along with some really light kacki joggers, and it was pretty cold this morning, while my phone said there would be a high in the 50's. So when I got to King Tiger today after school, I hadn't taken into account how hot it became out, so I could only run 1 mile today because it had become so hot out.

Today was really casual and nothing big happened. We watched a movie in SS though. I was pretty much-doing nothing today. But I was working on game that I was creating but that is it.

I was pondering life today and I one of the things that crossed my mind was that were technically still in winter. this is really unfortunate because Im kinda over winter. CURSE YOU PUXITONY PHILL!!! anyway We got our electives for high school and I chose band and music appreciation. Hopefully they won't be that rigorous

The time I've been waiting for all year. Spring. The sun is out, the weather is warming, and I can finally go running without freezing my neither digits (toes) off. Master Knight and I are doing some school talks at Wolf Meadow Elementary today and it went pretty well. The groups were small enough to manage and the kids had a lot of fun. This is be going on all week. All I can say is, sleep is good. out

slept pretty good last night...had to change my flight to today so I could attend to a personal issue. Flying out at 4:25 this afternoon. Up at 6:30, meditated, trained and then started working to get ready for this trip. Feeling a bit stressed...it is all about work/life balance. During meditation this morning I got a sense that I can only do what I can do. As long as I am taking care of my needs and basics - the irreducible minimums as I like to call them - then all is good and all will work out as it should.

Today I woke up and got ready for school.  I made my lunch for later and then ate some oatmeal for breakfast.  After breakfast I went to the bus stop and went to school.  In math we did surface area and we did notes and work.  In second block we worked on cold war notes.  In electives I had gym and we played basketball.  In fourth block we were dispersed and we did worksheets.  After school I went to taekwondo and went on a run.  I then took class, went home and ate. Then I did homework, requirements and took a shower.

I'm hoping that the reason that I'm falling asleep in my living room chair is not because of age, but a result of working out hard. It's the crunch time of the cycle and I'm focusing on getting the remaining numbers down to a comfortable level. Got to watch Trent and Tyce play their lacrosse games and win both games today. Both boys looked a little tired in the second game, but they dug deep and did awesome. Then we came home and started working out to be proceeded by the falling asleep in the old man position in the chair. Master Knight and I have a big week as we are going in to Wolf Meadow elementary tomorrow to do some school talks all week. Should be fun and educational as my second time doing this. Hopefully this will bring some new students in our school. 

Today was the last day of benchmarks. Even though the benchmarks are over I have a ton of tests this week. So far today I really just studied.