Candidate Journals

TODAY IS MONDAY. I DONT LIKE MONDAYS. WE HAVE SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH WORK TO DO AT SCHOOL. I DO LIKE GOING TO HYPER. IT WAS SUPER FUN TO GO TO HYPER.

I woke up this morning to a call from my friend that she was at my house with my puppy. But, sadly i would not be home all day to play with him. Today from ten to five in the afternoon i was working at the aquatics center as a lifeguard. It is not all that fun, all you do is sit in a chair and watch other people have fun in the water. The day is basically over. i am just looking forward to making dinner. i hope everyone else's day went a little more eventlful than mine did. 

Today we had one of my best friends come over for brunch. We played video games while my mother made Eggs Benedict. After brunch we went for a 2 mile run. When we got back I played with my friend and my brother until we had to go to yoga. When I got home we had dinner and watched Supergirl.

Mary and I have been working on our creative poomsae this last week and I feel very good about it.  Trying to refine the details so it looks sharp when we test.  Keeping up with routine and eating clean.  

Worst week ever. I got sick again and got a concusion. I watched emoji movie when i was home sick.

Today was pretty lax. Nothing much happened. - Hannah

well I have school tomorrow. yay.... not. I don't like school at all but I go anyways. boo hoo. well at least I can tell you tomorrow about it.  

Today was a really good day for me even though I am really exhausted. I first attended sparring.In the sparring class I learned different  moves while sparring.Then, I went to black belt class and the class went good just like always.Right after that I went strait to science olympiad. After that I went home studied for a little while. In the evening I was cubing with my rubix cube and got a new record of 36 seconds. I was really happy and zestful.   But other than that have a good day!!

Well this is it. Its my last journal. Can't believe I did fifty journals. Well anyways I am going to Tae Kwon do this morning and taking sparring and black belt class. When I come back I'm going to most likely start my requirements. Later in the evening some of my friends are coming over. That's basically my day! I'm still so surprised I did 50 journals, it feels like an accomplishment for me. Well anyways I hope your having a great day so far! Bye.

Yesterday at school we had a class wide rubix cube competition and I got first place with with 55.5 seconds. Usually I get between 40-45 seconds but yesterday I was nervous and my hands were shaking. But anyways I still got First place. Seeya!! 

  I’ve been procrastinating on the journals. From now on, I will try to post once a day.

I woke up and got ready for school.  I had a field trip to the Charlotte Symphony. But, before we left we had two graded assignments. Then we went to Chick-Fil-A before we headed to the Symphony. It was kind of boring. Got back to school and had a fun Friday. Then I got home I played out side with my neighbors. Came in got ready for King Tiger. Went and did kick-boxing class with Master Marcus, then stayed for Black Belt class. Came home and had dinner, watched some TV, and now I am writing this journal. A very good day.

Today is a very nice day. The sun is shinning, the breeze is blowing. After black belt class me and my friend are taking a picnic down at Jetton Park with our new puppy. We figured we might as well take advantage of this nice weather today. Of course three of our essays are due today but i finished them before they were due. i did turn them in after black belt class. i am finally up to date with all but a couple of my requirements. Yayy!!

Today was my first time going to sparing class in a long time. I had found out that I have met with my mentor and mentee 15 times.  It is going to be hard to do mentee sessions 15 times but I will have to make it work;

Today was a pretty relaxed day, apart from the Saturday class.  -Hannah

Today was a pretty good day. Had a few challenges at work, but I got a bunch of items resolved and got ready for next week. I have several presentations that I need to give, and I wanted to make sure I was ready. Nate and I went to kickboxing class with Master Marcus today, and we also stayed for Black Belt class. We got a bunch of practice with Staff forms. It was great. I also got to work on some of the poomsaes as well. We got home, had dinner and hung out a bit. We have our prior foster dog in the house this weekend, so we have two German Shepards with us, so took them both for a long walk. They are pack dogs, so they walk well together. Spent some time with my wife before she headed to work, and now I am writing this. Looking...

Got up and ready for school. Had a good day but dove for the football at recess and got injured in many places. Came home and did my home work. I also played a bit and took a run with my dad. Then I went to King Tiger and did sparring class and helped with the Family class. Then did a mentor session with Master Marcus. Then I came home from a great time at King Tiger, and I am now eating a quick snack before bed, and then I will be going to get ready for bed. I am looking forward to Friday. 

Today I truly did not want to go  to the Dr for my appointment, 6:20 am, this morning.  And along with the early rising this morning the feelings and the pain  was right there too.  I can't get back to traing soon enough.  I miss train king ng 

It has been an extra tough week with my wife being out of town for 3 days. It is not because the kids are difficult but we normally share responsibilities around the house so having to do them all adds extra work. That being said it is always nice to spend some quality time with the boys but it is also nice when the family is all back together again.

Going to be another long Saturday. I should be at the North Charlotte Dojang by 0830 to run and take classes. Then heading to work until midnight. The crazy thing is I like it.    PJL CEC 

   Today at school was a very fuzzy day. Three of my teachers Brough in their dogs today. One of the Agriculture teachers brought her dog, Murdock, the High School math teacher brought in her dog, Winston, and the school counselor brought hers in, Lily. I didn't even know that Lily was coming today until I saw her running toward me into the yearbook classroom and started licking my arm. They were all so sweet. Murdock had social anxiety and separation anxiety and is always with the teacher. Today was great.

Travelled to Seattle yesterday.  Training suffered. About to have coffee and then hit hotel gym

Today was a pretty good day. We had shortened schedule because of a Black History Month presentation. - Hannah

Today my mother came home from her trip. It was really good to see her again. I missed her a lot. I also went for a 2.5 mile run when I came home from school. It was really hot running outside. Tomorrow I will get up early and got to sparring and black belt class.

Well my 2nd teacher left today. I found out she is not going back to China yet. She will stay in a hotel. She was teaching my class for about 2 months. Sher got 3 cards from all of us. I have a social studies and English project. I am going to be busy next week.

Im so glad its finally friday. Well anyways today when I came back from school, I did my requirements because I had no homework. Later I went to music class. But yeah, thats all. Hope you had a great day!  

Today has been pretty nice. I read a lot and I got some test grades back. - Hannah

Today my teacher was filming us again. She was very serious about this one. She got a piece of paper and it had lines she said we had to fill it in. It was hard not just because it was a grade it was because we had to get filmed. We were not allowed to look at the camera. My 2nd teacher is going back to China tomorrow. My teacher said that we had to sign on a the back of the class photo. My 2nd teacher will take it to China with her.

I added the extra credit items to today's entry on the system for both the Master Cann/Master Woo Seminar and Junior Instructor Camp. At Master Cann/Master Woo's Seminar for Poomsaes, I learned how to stretch for different kicks, and I learned a lot of different changes to the higher ranking poomsaes. I learned how to do my stances properly. At Master Cann/Master Woo's Seminar for Sparring, I learned a bunch of new combinations. It was great to get the expertise from them, and see how their students are learning cool stuff. I came out with knowing stuff that I didn't think that existed. It was a great day, but exhausting. At Junior Instructor's camp, we started with kicks and team bonding exercises. Then we started to do basics, like stances and kicks, and hand positions. Then we mediated for 3 minutes. Then we watched a movie and it was very late, so I did not...

In school today I got a project from every core subject. The weird thing was the teachers  that gave the projects out didn't even know that the other teachers were giving out projects the same day! I got really mad because that means I have to work like till mid night! I also got scared that I would get distracted with my requirements and everything because of how busy I will be. But to me tae kwondo and School come first for me as a carer.   Have a good night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ---LOL

Yesterday was a good day for me because I got a lot of requirements and leaderships. I helped out the 6:45 class by doing warm ups and helping out. I also attended sparring class and learned new techniques when sparring. i knocked out my push ups, sit ups and my pull ups.  Bye!!

Yesterday was a great day. I finished all my requirements mostly at the end of the day. School was very upbeat throughout the day. After the tiring school day, I went to Tae Kwon Do. There, I finished my requirements and got in some credits later in the day by helping and taking classes. I hope everyone has a great day.

I have added my extra credits for the Master Cann and Master Woo Poomsae and Sparring Seminars that happened a few weeks ago to todays (Wednesday, February 21st) system record. Thank you again Master Evins for the credits. I thought the seminar was fantastic, and hope that we get another opportunity to do that again. In terms of the poomsaes, I learned that have plenty of room to improve my technique, and need to continue to work hard to make myself better. I think the biggest area I need to improve is my side kicks. They showed me (pretty quickly) how I need to kick straighter out, and hold a better "upright" position after the kick to gain better control. They also showed how I need to stretch more. I have really started to stretch more and do my side kicks better. It is a work in progress, but it is...

So today my father once again had to take us to school and pick us up. Luckily he was in time to pick us up so we didn't have to go to afterschool. I also finding my book "George" so that can write about that for school. It was a good day.

Right now I am coming back from school. Today when I go home I am going to study for a test that I have tomorrow, and then I will start on my requirements. Later I am going to Tae Kwon do. When I come back I will most likely study for the test that I have tomorrow again. That’s basically how my day is supposed to go. Hope your having a great day so far!

I had fair day yesterday.   Some aspects I could say great day because I saw Master Dege and Master Tucker whom I haven't seen in a little while.  I even did a six mile hike and felt good doing.  I will be out for a few but will get back in as soon as I can. 

Flat tire plus new presentation preparation equals missing AM workout.  I’ll try to do something tonight.  Interviewing for a new job in the same company next week.  Trying hard not to be distracted.

Before, I was playing with my puppy and doing my homework and my requirements. Now, I am currently on my way to church class. School wasnt as stressful as yesterday because today we watched a movie in one of my classes. So that was fun! Hope everyones day is going good so far!

Today my mother had to go out of town until Friday. That meant that my dad had to take us to school and pick us up. When I came home from school my brother rode his bike with me while I went for a run. We got freaked out by a guy yelling at someone in a car so we hurried home. After a little while we went back out and finished my run.

Today I had to go to technology class. The whole time we had to do code.org. I would not say it was not fun but it was not good. When I come back from Tae Kwon Do my mom is going to make bacon. 

Today I had my Social Studies quarterly and I got a 95! I'm pretty happy with myself today. - Hannah  

I am writing this journal entry pretty early, due to a meeting I have at 9. Anyways, today didn't have much in store. I came home to school and went straight into homework and requirements. After that, I went to church and had dinner. Then I started to study for a test tomorrow, which brings me to present time. I am currently taking break from studying. That was my day in a quick summary. 

Yesterday was a normal but great day for me. As usual, I finished most of my requirements in the evening and some push - ups and sit - ups during P.E.  School was mentally tiring since I had a lot of PBL’s and projects going around me. Once I finished school, I went to Tae - Kwon - Do to help out the 5 : 25 class. This week’s stripe is blue stripe so I got in some kicks and sparring combinations. After helping out that class, I did a mentor - mentee session. Finally, I took Hyper at the end of the day. In Hyper, we did crazy kicks and staff strikes. When I came home, I was so tired and fell asleep immediately! I hope everyone has a great day!!!!

After school, once I get to King Tiger, I plan to get a leadership 2 credit, & get in a mentee session.

Got two workouts in yesterday.  Got my AM workout in today.  Getting closer to the PE requirements.  Plan on going back to gym in PM to work on forms/ SD.  Yesterday was a tough day.  My boss is leaving the company.  I am still very upset and emotional about it.  Best boss I’ve ever had.  Also looking at potential new jobs within my company.  Lots up in the air at the moment.

today I helped out two classes and both of them were fun . The first one was the junior tigers and the second one was the family class.  We went over the sparring combinations and the most of the people were struggling with them, but that's why helpers are there. I also got my sticks yesterday and I was started to do my forms and also playing around with them because they were so cool.   Have a nice night!

Today we got to see the video that the teacher took. l She was just pointing out what we did wrong. I did not do great but I did good. I had won the justice and fairness trait. So me picture was there but someone drew no on it. My teacher was very mad.     

It was a stressful day. I figured out today that we had like 5 projects due this week. When I came back from home I started working on some of my projects, I had to study for a map quiz, also I had homework to do. So much happening already! Other than that, it was a great day. I went to Tae Kwon Do and got by leadership credits, took black belt class, and had a mentor session. That's all. Hope you had a great day!

Yesterday, 2/19/18 was President's Day and I thought we didn't have taekwondo. but the good thing is that I called  king tiger.  I helped out a class did my requirment and suprisingly I did 35 pull ups.  I also was hoping we didn't have school but we had to make it up for the snow days. Why mother nature!Why! But yeah, other than that have nice day.

Yes, the phrase is cliche, but it literally feels like it was an hour ago I was sitting here writing for my journal yesterday. Time is like a plane going faster than the speed of light. Anyways, today was a normal Tuesday. Nothing really happened, except I went to school, did requirements and went to TKD. I don't have many tests to study for, so I get to sleep early today. That was my day, in a nutshell.  

Today was a good day. I met with the high school counselors that came to my school. I also finished another book. - Hannah

Today my mom got her DNA. It could tell that I was her child. I had just learned that I have family from New Jersey. Today me teacher was getting filmed. When she was getting filmed we were doing science. Before that she told us that we need to acting normal.

So I had the day off today because of Presidents Day but the boys had to go to school to make up for a snow day. That meant I had the day off with the wife. We relaxed in the morning before going to watch Black Panther. The movie was really good. After the movie we went to have lunch at at Passage to India. That was good as always and I ate way too much.After lunch it was time to pick up the kids from school. It was a really good day.

Today was a really good Monday, no work today! I got to spend the day with Nate. He did not have school today. We got up, did our normal morning routine, and really just hung out, had breakfast, and watched a little bit of TV. Then we got started with some exercises. Our goal was to work on some self-defense since it is the one item we are a little behind on. I was also happy to spend some time with him. We also worked on some Lego building today. Him and I really have not had much time for that lately with school and Black Belt work, so it was nice to have a chance to do some building together. Then we had lunch and got back to exercises. We also ran a bunch today. We met up with our mentees at King Tiger, and did a mentee session today....

AM workout done.  4 miles in 39 min on a treadmill and a total of 45 min plus 15 min of stretching. That is actually quite tiring.  So much respect for folks that run marathons!  Planning on a PM workout to focus on Red and up Self-defense and stick/staff forms.

I woke up this morning and played with my Legos. I did not have school today. Then my dad and I did a bunch of exercises including self-defenses. Then we came down stairs and ate lunch. I played a bit more and then we did some more exercises. We also went for a run. The weather was not so great but we still went to get it in before it rains more. Then we came in and had an early dinner. We also went to King Tiger to do a mentor session and help out with family class. I got a chance to work with the white, yellow, and high red belt students. I worked on mostly poomsaes and study guide items, as the students are getting ready for testing in a few weeks. I also worked with a student that was not very focused, but I still took him aside...

Today I went to Saturday black belt class at lake norman. My mom said that it was a hour. I said it was wroth it. It was a really good class. There were only eight people. At black belt class we got a lot of work done. In the beginning they were making sure everything was even. We did all of the poomsaes from white belt to Bochco dan. We also did all of the sparring combos and some of the self defense. I had a good work out. My mom asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with them but, I choose to do my requirements instead. I think I made the right choice my brother and sister went. They said that they went to a cartoon caveman movie. I forgot what the name was. After that they did not tell me about the movie. The whole day my...

I went to school today. it was supposed to be a holiday but we had to go because of a snow day. I think it is kind of unfair. After school I went and ran 2.5 miles. After my run I got a snack and watched the Olympic men's speed skating. I learned that OR means Olympic Record and 2 people broke it today. It was exciting!

Well, I got my license. I can drive without supervision. I went from playing with toy cars to driving actual cars. It was like last years I went to into the DMV to get my permit. I went back today and got my license. The test was super easy, my instructor was amazing as well. He made the experience so much better by adding humor. That was the highlight of my day. Now back to homework 

Its the usual. Came home. Did my homework. Did my requirements. Went to Tae Kwon do. It was a normal but good day. Hopw ypu had a good day aswell. 

Happy President’s day.  Got a full TKD workout in today including all self-defenses (except 3rd dan).  Feeling more confident.  I will not be as sharp as I like by the time I get to instructor’s camp but I should not embarrass myself either.  I should get a nice week of workouts in this week.

today was prezedents day. we were not sopost to have school but the snow day made us have a makeup day today. A HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Today was a really good day. Started my morning with helping with family class at the Lake Norman school. Instructor Lloyd was leading class today, and I always enjoy class with him. He mixes it up and does some things a little different. He is great at explaining why we do things and the practical use of the move, position, kick, or strike. Then I got a chance to help with the Little Tigers class. I have never helped with them before. I was a really great experience to assist with little ones. It also reminded me when Nate was little, but he is not little any more. Nate was at Junior Instructor camp. He was great to really take some time and work on the basics with them. I got a chance to work with a few of the kids. It was a great way to start my day. Then...

So the boys were a junior instructors camp today and the wife had to go to a board meeting so I was alone with the dogs. I spent most of the day nerding around with computers which is always enjoyable. I went to pick the boys up at 15:00 and the wife came home shortly after we did. We enjoyed time with a movie and a good dinner as a family.

Yesterday was one of the best relaxing days I have ever had. After helping Jr. Instructors camp on Friday & Saturday, I spent my last day on the weekend trying to catch up on missed sleep and homework. Even though I couldn't get a lot of requirements in, the sleep was worth it. I hope everyone has a great day!!!

I am really struggling on doing journals daily, I’m not sure why. I guess i just get exhausted by the end of the day and go to sleep forgetting to do it. But today i had a day off from school and work and me and my mom worked on our creative Form 

What a great way to began my Sunday.  I woke up to bright sunshine, fantastic breakfast and off to church services.  Maybe a little cooler than I care for: but am I still complaining?  I do believe I will focus on my requirements and get some 

It has been almost 3 days since I have journaled because I was helping out Jr. Instructors camp. Helping out Jr. Instructors camp was the best but extremely tiring. All the kids were hyper-active so it took a while to calm them down every time they started talking. Dinner, breakfast & lunch were probably the kids and my favorite times of the day as everyone was quiet. The great part was that I had and led my own session with Instructor Gould, which I taught during breakfast . We taught about the Korean flag and it's Gwe's and meanings. Overall, I had a blast helping Jr. Instructors camp!!!

Today was a very relaxed day because of the exciting day yesterday (Jr.Instructors Camp). - Hannah 

Today was just same as another day. I watched a movie about a hacker hacking into a international company. But after that I played with my rubix cube as always did my home work and my requirments,  of course. I also went to the park for 3 hours and ran/walked 4.9 miles. Have a good night! 

Today I went to the movies. The movie I went to was black panther. My whole family went. I liked the movie very much. After the movie my brother and dad went in the house. Me and my sister and mom went to Red Robin’s 

oday was just same as another day. I watched a movie about a hacker hacking into a international company. But after that I played with my rubix cube as always did my home work and my requirments,  of course. I also went to the park for 3 hours ...

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I wish I could tell you we were going to watch Black Panther, but we are not. It will be soon though, hopefully. Anyways, today was a great day for me. I went to church in the morning, and after that I was able to do requirements, I was also able to do it in the morning to. I then went on to finish my homework. We finally got a playpen set up for the puppy as well, so it doesn't just sit in the cage for so long. That was pretty much the day.

Light day today.   Did physical stuff this morning, pushups, etc.  Gettng back to forms etc. tomorrow.  Need to work on self defense.

     I actually cleaned off my desk and the area around it today. I might rearrange the books in my bookshelf while I'm at it. Its been too hot for it to be winter.

I went to church this morning. When I are back from church I had a lot of time to do my requirements. A

Today I went to church this morning. I came bac

Today I went to CLP (collage leadership program) and then went to science olympiad. I built a roller coaster studied ecology and worked on battery buggy event for the competition. I wanted to go to sparring class and attend black belt class but I obviuslycouldn't go because of the junior instructors camp. But after I came back I played with my rubix cube, did my requirments and ate lunch. But other than that it was just an ordinary day for!

What a gloomy day it looks like starting out.  I guess it could be worse ,just the weak side of me voicing my opinion.   I'm letting the weather somewhat dictate to me!  I must push myself to get

Last night we had Jr Instructor Camp. This is my third year and my brother got to come with me for the first time. It was fun and I think he enjoyed it too. When I got home, we watched the Hobbit and then I played on the PS4 some with my friends. 

Well, we are driving back from our short trip. It was fun and I got see a lot of new things. We left at 8:30, so i was not able to get many requirements done. I decided to write this journal because I was pretty bored in the car. If only there was a way to make driving from place to place easier.

I am out of town right now and currently driving back home. When I come back home I plan to do my requirements. Later in the evening I am going over to my friends house. Thats basically how my day is gonna go. Hope everyone is having a great day so far.

Today was a successful day at school. It was a work from home day, and a half- day. What an amazing combination? I was able to knock out requirements today because I am going out of town tomorrow. Speaking of going out of town, I also have to sleep early today- so I am able to wake up tomorrow. That was pretty much day. I also had a first run outside with the dog. 

Happy Chinese New Year everybody. I had a Chinese New Year party we got to eat Chinese food.

Today was a beautiful day.   I didn't get in any requirements my body was a little sore; but I did have fun at the dojang though assisting Master Knight with the Jr Tigers.   Maybe tomorrow will ok for me I will have gotten a bit more rest.

Thank God it's Friday, and to top it off a 3 day weekend!  Helped out by leading the Friday Black Belt class since our instructors are helping out in the Juniors Instructors Camp.

Today was another E-learning day (school at home). When I was done with school, I started on doing my requirements. After some time I played with my puppy a lot. Later in the evening I am going over to my cousins house because it’s her birthday. Hope you’re having a fantastic day so far!

Ok, back home, back to the gym and back into the black belt website.  About to go to the gym for today’s aerobic workout then forms later today.  My major travel is behind me so time to buckle down.    

Yesterday was a great day as I got in a lot of credits and requirements. I had P.E yesterday, so I got in a few push-ups and sit-ups during it. School was normal and relaxing as I didn't have too many tests to deal with. After school, I came to tae-kwon-do, where I first finished off all my requirements before class. After that, I helped out the 6:45 family class where the students did mostly poomsaes and self defense. I got some in while heping as well. Then, I took Black Belt class after the family class, where we did rolls, falls and plank holds. Now my core hurts from yesterday and I hope it will "heal". I was extremely tired when I came home. I hope everyone has a great day !!!!

   Today in American History wasn't very productive but it was a really good class. We first had a test that I didn't study for but got a 86 on. Thats the best test grade I've gotten in that class. Then she talked to us about the recent school shooting. We had a real lockdown on Monday and she actually was making plans for if something happened in the school that she would have the English teacher take the kids in that building out and she would stay back and fight off the attacker. She wasn't joking. She told us that she also had lighters in the room and she can make a flame thrower if needed. She really cares for us and wants us to be safe. She even calls us her children. I have never once had a teacher in my life tell me that they would protect us...

I feel like it’s been a pretty long week, probably because I had a lot of things going on. Anyways, it’s the usual came home, did my homework, then started on my requirements. I then went to dance and went straight to Tae Kwon do after. I took black belt class and helped out in family class. I had a mentor session. I also got my leadership credits. Hope everyone had a great day.

Today I had to perform a Chinese New Year dance. It is called the hottest enatic Chinese trends. The dance was hard to perform.  There was this one guy who was trying to be funny and he messed up the whole dance. I missed black belt class today. I got a metor credit in.

Today was pretty good. Nothing much happened though. - Hannah

Today was an up and down day for me because I got my progress report card and didn't do well on one of my class. I got an A+ on every thing and then when I came down to my ELA grade I was astonished. It was a 64, which is horrible and three days before the progress report cards came out I had an 97. And now it dropped down like 30%.  I asked my teacher about this and she said I didn't miss anything but when I looked at my Power School I had a missing assignment that I turned in. I even showed my paper and it said 98 on it but on my power school it says 0. So after that I asked her to change it and then she did and it turned out to be a 86. I also got mad because my ELA teacher...

Finally I get to sleep early today. It has been so long. I finished both my tests for tomorrow, and that is it. Tomorrow is an E- Learning day- which means I can sleep in because I don't have to physically got to school, just mentally. That was pretty much my day...I went to TKD in evening as well.