Candidate Journals

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Black Belt candidates blog daily about their journey: their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and successes; their pain and their encouragement. Follow along on their journey; words of encouragement are always welcome!

Today I ra...

Today I ran did my requirements and then I went to the pool that was fun then I went back home and and played outside then came inside and ate something then went to bed good night

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Sunday

today I went to watch the Goddess game and came home and did my requirements. after that I played computer games with my friends

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church

Today we spent the whole day at church because you know I need some my Jesus even though I got baptize so that was my day so goodnight because I have school tomorrow so bye.

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Long week

Long week comes to a close. Super proud of everyone who tested on Thursday and Friday! Sparring class was an adventure yesterday. Got kicked in the head, but that's why we wear helmets and mouth guards! LOL! No harm done. Will try to block or move faster next time. Got meal prep done today, so will be calling it a night.

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great

Today was great because my mentee got his new belt and I got a lot of headshots in sparring class and I did good in black belt class today so goodnight people.

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Today was ...

Today was another busy day I went to sparring class that was tiring then we all went to black belt class did a bunch of poomsaes which was really fun then we went back home and then I ate some of nachos and then I went out side then came inside then we all went to my cousins house for my little cousins birthday party that was fun then we went home then I ate and then I went to bed good night

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A normal Saturday

To day I woke up around 7 am and got ready for sparring and black belt class. after black belt class I did all of my requirements. After that I got Ice cream.

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August 19

Take I woke up early and went to Tae Kwon Doe in Charlotte. After class, I got home and got a shower. I left to go to lunch with a few of my friends at 1. When I got home I had piano lessons. 

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Saturday Class

Today I woke up at 8and got ready for Sparring and Red-Bocho class, It was a lot of fun, although I struggled because of my ankle. Sparring was   nice although I need to stop pulling my kicks and instead extend more with power. Overall great day!

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august 18th

today was great i woke up in the morning and and had a nice breakfast then followed up with requirements, when i got back it was about 3pm so i had to get ready because i had to play at an away football game we played a lot of music i had fun

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Good

To day was a good day because I got to clean my room and then I got to go outside and now I am tired so goodnight.

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Plain day

Today was just another fast day I did running requirements and I also did another paper today then I played outside with my cousins and there friends it was my cousins birthday she was six years old now I am doing stuff like eating and I am about to go to bed good night

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August 18

Today I woke up around 11. I finished some push ups and sit ups in the morning and then relaxed at home for the rest of the day. I babysat my siblings in the afternoon. At 5:00 I went to Tae Kwon Doe. 

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Tired

Today I feel much much better but I am also very sore. Tommorrow is gonna be a very long and big day because its one of our biggest religious days in our religion. 

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A Guest

Today, my little cousin came over to bake with my sister. Having him over gave me a nice break to the usual routine. Speaking of which, I am adding more and more as my ankle heals up!

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Pool with family

Today I went to the pool with my family.  I had a lot of pool toys there.  I played catch with my uncle and I had so much fun!

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august 17th

today was a great day i woke up did some requirements then i rested up and got ready to go to help out at testing today. I stated for both testings to help out it was pretty fun today was a pretty short day tomorrow i got a band concert hopefully this first one is awesome and hopefully there are many more to come!

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on track

Today I had to go though my book and make sure I have every thing matched the website. I also help out with testing so I could get more credit's for the cycle. 

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Busy Day

Another busy day at work but that helped make the time pass quickly. Junior Tiger testing was tonight. They are so cute! I wish I had started when I was their age. But I'm home before 20:00 and will be going to sleep early for a change! 

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August 17

Today I woke up at 10 am. I didn't really have much to do today and had a very slow morning.I babysat my siblings for most of the afternoon. I went to sparring class at 6:30.

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A Little Better

I feel a little better today, but not good enough to come to class. Let's hope I can because my head hurts really bad and my body is breaking. Also, I have no choice but to go to Tennis Practice, so I don't know if I will have energy left to go to class and give all my energy again. 

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august 16th

Today was a great day i woke up did requirements and then took a rest also almost done with my book "the alchemist" its pretty interesting so i think i know what I'm going to write about my book, in the afternoon i went to church then followed up with youth groups we played a group game of soccer it was fun i got to cross up a lot of people then at the end we played ultimate ball i had a great day overall and I'm currently very tired so good night!

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Back On Track

Well, as of yesterday, I was back on track with my driving. As of today, I am officially back on track with my push-ups and sit-ups (but gotta increase the number soon!). Hopefully I can get back to running (or at least walking), now that my ankle is doing much better!

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Relax and chill

Today I relaxed then did requirements.  I played roblox and watched some tv.  Then I had some dinner.  And then I went back to relax some more.

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great

Today was a great day because it was my first day of school and I was good in all of my class I hope that it will be the same thing tomorrow goodnight people.

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Movie Day

Today was movie day at summer camp. We had popcorn and other snacks. I had a good time. 

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sore

today I am very sore I have been doing a lot of extra things today I did not have a lot of time to get my requirements done but I still did them.

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August 16

Today I woke up around 8. We had to clean up the beach house we stayed at. After I ate breakfast, my family and I got into the car and started to drive home. We got home around 2pm. I had to clean up my room and empty my suitcase. I went to Tae Kwon Doe at 6:15

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August 14

Today I woke up late and ate breakfast. I went shopping with my mom while my brothers went shopping. When I came home, I relaxed for a little bit. At around five, we went out to the beach and it was very breezy and nice.

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August 13

Today I slept in until around 11. After that I ate breakfast and headed over to the beach. I played at the beach for a while and then got ice cream. I went home, showered and relaxed for a while. I played a board game and then went to bed.

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August 12

Today I got to sleep in late. I woke up at 10. After I woke up I ate breakfast and got ready to go to the beach. We walked from the hotel to the beach and set up our chairs. The beach was so pretty with the waves and the sand. It was not too hot because the wind was blowing. I had so much fun playing in the water.  

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August 11

I woke up at 5:45 to go to the beach. We went to pick up my friend Sarah at 6 because she was coming with us. The car ride was 3 and ½ hours. We got there around 10:30. We went to the beach in the afternoon and went out to dinner.

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August 10

Today I woke up early to help my siblings get ready for the beach. Some of my siblings leave today, the rest, including me, leave tomorrow. They left around 12 and I waved as they backed out of the driveway. I ate lunch and relaxed the rest of the day. I went to Tae Kwon Doe at 6:30.

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August 9

Today I woke up around 9 to go to the garden with my mom. At the garden I watered some plants including tomatoes and peppers. I love tomatoes. After the garden, I went home. Soon after I went to the store with my mom to go grocery shopping. At 6:15 I went to Tae Kwon Doe.

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August 8:

Today I woke up at about 10. It was raining when I woke up. I love the rain because it sounds really nice for a day at home. I relaxed most of the day with my siblings. I went to Tae Kwon Doe in Charlotte at 7:00.

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August 7:

Today I woke up at about 10:30. It is nice to wake up late in the summer. I babysat my siblings for most of the day. I helped my mom put some pictures in frames and hang them up. It was cool to see all the old pictures. I went to Tae Kwon Doe at 6:15 and worked with my mentee Mason. I also learned Bo Cho Dan Specials for self defense.

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Still Sick

Why do I always have to get sick right before school starts? Schools 2 weeks away but it takes me a week to recover. Well pray for me and hope that I can get well soon. 

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Not A Morning Person

Well, so far this week I have only been able to get up early once to get to the gym. I am sooooo not a morning person! Need to get to bed earlier. Now to try to wake my sleeping dragon for her first day of school. Wish me luck!

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Good

Today was a good day because I walked 6 miles with my Grandpa and then me and my mom went to target to get a ankle braces and then tomorrow is my first day of school and I hope it will be good so goodnight people.

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august 15th

Today was an overall great day i woke up at my friends house very late from a long night i had, my mom ended up picking up at 2, when came back home i slept again then woke and had dinner as soon as i was done with my dinner i had to go to band practice i had a lot of fun today and we did a lot of a stuff today and today was a very short day!

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Today

Today we went to pool. I got to go down the slide and have lots of fun. I also got alot done for my black belt cycle. 

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happy day

Today I am so happy because I can finally talk again. Madhvan's dad has been asking me to put him one of my journals and I finally have. I have asked him many of questions and he has asked me many questions we are very close together.

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Sick Days

I have been so sick for the past to days and I dislike it so much. I hate being sick especially this sick because I can barely get out of bed. I hope I get better in a couple of days because I don't like doing sitting in bed all day. 

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august 14th

today was fun i woke up did requirements! and then took a little short nap currently I'm at one of my friends house i will be back home tomorrow and i just know its going to be a long day i had overall!

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Bad

Today was bad because I had to get up and 8:00 to go to my open house for school which starts in two days which sucks and I rolled my ankle in class today.

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My Day

Today we went to the park. We played basketball and kickball. We had lots of fun. It was an awesome day. 

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Today I we...

Today I went mute it was horrible I couldn't talk for 12 hours I ran did my requirements and then I had to write on a white board that was the worse part but then I played out side that was really fun then I went to tae kwon do that was hard not to talk there then we all went back and now it has been 12 hours thank goodness now I am eating good bye

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Gym Rat

I MADE IT!!! The gym rat awakens!!! Finally made it to the gym this morning and knocked out my assisted pull-ups as well as today's burpees and a portion of the push-ups and sit-ups. Now let's see how long I can keep this up!

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Roblox

Today I played roblox with my friend. And I played it by myself. Roblox is one of my favorite games.  I'm on it a lot.  It has so many games.  I like playing it because it shows me how hard workers work in restaurants and stores.

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Tomorrow

Tomorrow is going to be a long day because I have to go to my open house for school and then I have a dentist appoint and then I am coming home so goodnight people bye.

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August 13th

today was great! i woke up fresh and decided to do some requirements when i came back i went to church then headed to my cousins house to watch the soccer super cup i had fun i played corn whole during half time, overall today was not that bad and tomorrow is a new day hopefully i get requirements in.

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Today was ...

Today was another busy day I ran with some friends and then Iwent home and Brice came over and we did all of are requirements and that went by fastthen we all played outside I got another friend named Daniel then we all played manhunt that was fun then we went for a bike ride for 15 minutes tiring then we came back Brice went home I went to another guys house and played Xbox we played Minecraft on it then I came back ate and then I am going to go to bed good night

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Prep Day

Was able to get all of the laundry done as well as meal prep for the week. I also finished my first purple baby hat for the Clicks for Babies project. Got my workout clothes set ot for tomorrow and the plan is to get up early enough to get to the gym and work on my pull-ups. Fingers crossed!

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fun day

today I got my requirements done early so I could play with my friends.  I also played roblox with my friends today was a fun day.

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Phone games

Today I talked to my friend on my phone. We played games like reblox all day. But we didn't play on the games too much. I had a lot of fun with him. I had a lot of fun with him.

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Hello ever...

Hello every body today was another awesome Saturday I went to sparring and then I went to black belt class that was fun I did nife self defence then we did a little bit of poomsaes and I went home and I did the rest of my requirements then I played out side that was really fun then my mom went to dinner with some cool friends of hers then she came back and then we all went to bed good night

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Knitting Ninja


I read on Facebook the other day about a group collecting knitted baby hats in any shade of purple to raise awareness of shaken baby syndrome. Since I enjoy knitting I thought I'd go ahead and do what I could do I pulled out my double-pointed needles and got to work.  

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Good

Today was a good day because I got to do all of my requirements and that was good because I got to get MLB 17 for my ps4 and I got a new mic for my ps4 and so goodnight people bye.

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End of a Roadblock

Today I finished my online course. This is really good because now I have a lot more time to get on requirements, which I did right after I finished. I probably overused my ankle, but it was worth the exercise of the rest of my body.

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great day

So far I had a good day I got most of my requirements at king tiger. even though I am sore I am still going 

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Tired and sore

Today was a good day. Had to work on the other side of town all day which helped the day go by faster. Then had a great one-on-one session with Master Knight and was able to work on the things I missed from last night's Black Belt class (went to a sparring class at another school), as well as overcoming my fear of falls, rolls, and general take-downs. I learned a long time ago that gravity hurts, and I don't bounce back as quickly as I used to.  ;-)   After that I had a nice 2-mile run with my new running partner. Looking forward to the day when I can leave the intervals behind. One day at a time. One milestone at a time.

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August 11th

i had great day today i woke up at 6am to get ready for band camp today was the all day thing and there was also a parent performance, it was supposed to be outside but it got cancelled because of the rain so we just played inside but didn't do the movements and just played the songs, today was a great last day of band camp and cant wait for the season to start!

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Sad

Today was sad because today is my last day of camp and I will have to wait until next year to see them again and now I am getting ready for school witch is next week and goodnight bye.

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Pancakes for dinner

Today I had pancakes for dinner. My grandma makes the best pancakes. I ate six pancakes!I could've ate more but I didn't.Those pancakes are really good.  They're better than IHOP.To me, my grandma is the best pancake maker.

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Black Belt Class

I enjoyed black belt class today. I was able to get alot of cycle stuff done. It was an awesome day.  

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Today was ...

Today was a slow day I ran 2.5 miles that was fun then I did my requirements then I went to the store got some free samples and then we went up to the dojong and we saw master night baby he was cute so then we went back home and I played outside and then I ate a lot for dinner then I played on my phone and now I am about to go to bed

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So Sore

I am so sore today. Tennis Practice and Black Belt class had me working yesterday. I work out every day but yesterday was just something else. I also found out some things I need to be working out, which I thought I knew. So today is working on stuff that I need to fix and cleaning my house. Saturday I'm spending time with friends! Im so excited. Haven't seen them in a long time. 

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Last day

Tomorrow is my last day of camp I am kind of happy but sad and also tomorrow is are watermelon feast I hope it is going to be fun it is the first time doing so I hope that will be fun tomorrow so goodnight.

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At the pool

Today I went to the pool and tried out a new pool toy my aunt gave me. I had fun play with some of the kids there.  It was a good day.

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august 10th

today was a wonderful sunny day i got to go to band camp and just now got back tomorrow is also gonna be an all day thing I'm very tired at the moment and can't wait to go to sleep so i can get some rest for tomorrow hopefully tomorrow I'm going to be inside all day long because I'm tired of being outside all day. during our three hour break i went out to with friends! i had so much fun , today is  an unforgettable day !

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New Surroundings

Took my first class in another dojang tonight. It felt awkward to be in a new place, but I have to start getting in more sparring classes and stepping outside of my comfort zone is the only way I'm going to be able to meet that requirement. I hate that I missed the Black Belt class, but the sparring class was very good and I enjoyed it. Loking forward to going back in a couple of weeks.

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Today was ...

Today was a quick day I did all my requirements then I watched tv and then I went out side and then went to black belt class that was nice I did selfdefence and knife seldefence then we went home and we watched some tv and then I went to bed

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Sparring

Lots of Sparring rounds tonight. Even got kicked in throat but its ok. That is what sparring is about. 

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August 10th

Today's been good so far. I had tennis practice in the morning which has me very sore. On the bright side though, I am getting to spend this weekend with my friends so hurray!

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Alright

Today was a alright day to day because I had to do a speech in front of my mom and then I got in trouble and then my dad pick me up and then we went to class and sparring class witch was fun because we got to use ladders so good night.

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August 9th

today was a wonderful day, i started of great i woke up for camp at 7 am like usual then came back home an got some rest when i woken i had to attend mass and then go meet with the youth group to play some games we played soccer today which was really fun but at the moment I'm really tired and hopefully i get some rest because tomorrow is gonna be a long day! goodnight.

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Today was ...

Today was a fun day I did my running then I did all of my requirements that went by fast then I went to do leadership 1 and then I did sparring that was pretty quick and then I did a mentee sesion and we did falls and rolls and then I went to trader Joe's and then we all went home I ate pizza that was good then I was really tired so then I went to bed.

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Great Day

Today was another gorgeous day. I only wish I didn't have to work so that I could have spent the day outside. The rest of my books that I ordered arrived this afternoon so now I have even more reading material that I cannot wait to get started on!

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My Day

I had a great day at Summer Camp. I was able to do one class and a bunch of cycle stuff. My day was awesome. 

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Tiring

Today was a tiring day. I am so sore. I got my braces tightened yesterday and today tennis practice had me dead. 

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Today was ...

Today was a nice day I just got back from the beach that was fun I went in huge waves. I went with my cousins and my grand parentsit was really fun good by

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To Grandma's house

Today I went to my Grandma's house.  It was a long trip and I slept on the way there. Then I did my requirements.

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August 8th

Today i ended up being really tired i did a lot at camp, also go the chance to go to black belt class and practice some of my poomsaes, tomorrow i know is going to be a long and busy day and hopefully i get good sleep tonight so i could be wide awake for tomorrow, goodnight.

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August 8th

Tennis practice got cancelled for the 2nd time again because of the rain. I have my sports meeting today at 6:30 so hopefully I can make it to class. Also, I got my back braces on today and it hurts so bad like I am so sore. Hopefully its better by my dance performance on Sunday. 

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A Healing Ankle

Although my ankle is not completely back to normal, I can start exercising it more, as well as walk on it more often (albeit with a limp). The swelling across the top of the foot has all but disappeared. Because of this, putting weight on my foot is not an issue, however, descending the stairs puts pressure on my ankle unless I turn it outwards. Hopefully, it all heals up by the end of the week!

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August 7th

today was a very long day i woke up pretty late for my camp but i still made it in time. i had to run and do all my physical outside in the rain, i spent the whole day going over drills from 7am to 1pm and also doing a lot of extra stuff. i got to play instrument and i had tons of fun, once i got home i took a long nap and i just now woke up and hopefully can go back to sleep, goodnight.

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Run in the rain

Today when I started my run it rained. I got wet and so did my dog. And I and had to pick up dog poop for my dog while it was raining. Not fun.  The rain kept coming heavy and I had to go inside. Before I went inside I did some of my kicks. I kicked the rain.

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Surprise Tea

I was able to help in two classes this evening as well as get a mentee session in. I wasn't expecting to help in the Adult Class, but it all worked out in the end. My husband surprised me with hot water all ready to go (kettle shut off as I walked in the door) and I was able to make my evening cuppa chamomile. Aaaaahhhhhhhhh. G'night!

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Good

Today was a good day because I did not go to camp so I can get all of my stuff done I do not know if I am going to camp tomorrow and I hope tomorrow will be a good day to good night.

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Two moons

Today I saw two moons outside.  I know it was just one moon but it must have had a reflection.  I stayed up looking at the moon starting at 9:30pm to 10:53pm. We were coming from Gma's house on the highway.  It was not that bright outside, so I had a good view of it.

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Productive Sunday!

Today I went to Carowinds with my friends which was super fun. I came back home and got some paperwork done for my school tennis team. I also helped my mom clean a bit and did some dance practice. I have tennis practice starting from tom! Can't wait!

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Rest Day

Today was a sort of rest day as I've pushed it hard for several days this week. I say sort of because as we were planning or food prep for the week, my husband requested that we have more vegetarian-type meals. Well, I think he got more than he bargained for because I mage vegetarian chili, garden vegetable soup, and baked ziti with spinach. I had intended to also make sweet potato pancakes with the leftover mashed sweet potatoes, but ran out of time. Told hubby to be careful what he asks for and he just grinned at me.  :-D

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Hello ever...

Hello everyone today was a nice workout day I did sparring that was pretty fun then I had an hour until black belt class that was fun and a funny class then we all came back home and then I went to get my hair cut I was so close to getting a mohock then we came back and then I played the Wii and then I created a rollercoaster in my phone and then I went to bed

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Super Tired

The day started early for me as I met my running buddy at 7:00 this morning for a 2.5 mile run, followed by sparring and black belt classes. My legs are definitely feeling it this evening and I do not think I will have any trouble sleeping! LOL! 

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Busy Day!

Today is gonna be a super busy day! It already is in fact. Also I am running on 2 hours of sleep so pray for me! Lol anyways hope every one has an amazing weekend!

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My friend's house

Tonight I went to my friend's and we played video games.  I haven't seen him in a month. It was good to see him and I had a lot of fun!

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Today was ...

Today was a fun day I ran did my requirements and then I finished my book so now I can do my essay then I'm going to do my hero essay then we dropped of my brother and his friends off at the mall then I played out side that was fun then we picked up every one and then dropped them all off and we came back home and then we all are and then took a shower and went to bed

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Beautiful Evening

I don't know about y'all, but I AM LOVING THIS WEATHER!!!!!  I was able to get in 4 miles of running with my new running buddy and I pushed a little harder than I normally would have. Love having a running partner as it makes the time and distance go much faster and we challenge each other. Well, and early night tonight as tomorrow morning is going to be pretty full. L8R!

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August 3

today was great over all first i woke up again made my lunch and went to camp when i got there i ran a mile for a warm up then got ready to play when it was over my mom came and picked me up. i went to eat at panerea with my mom then when my lunch was over i had to go back to camp to finish off and i just back home and I'm very tired and I'm ready to go to bed because today was a long exhausting day, goodnight.

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Busy Night

Good Black Belt class tonight. I'm doing better with my rolling for Red/High Red self defense, but still terrifies me to have the ground rushing up at my face. :-)   Was happy to also get a request for a running partner! YAY! Now I don't have to go solo anymore since I had to give up my old Tues-Thurs run group! What's even better is that we have the same goal of being able to run a 5K by the end of the year WITHOUT the walk breaks. Looking forward to that!

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