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Courtney Benson

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

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^{My dog and I went for a two mile walk to the pet store. I bought him new dental treats, but I don’t think he likes them.}

I cleaned up my patio and did my requirements there. I got to watch all the weather changes. I did a push up variation where I’m in downward dog, it’s difficult, but I like it. I went to Master Evins school for black belt class, but there wasn’t any class due to testing. But I was able to practice things I specifically wanted to work on with motivative people. Then I worked on the gymnastics skills and stretching. I found a stretching video that was so intense I had to take breaks, tough! But that’s good. What challenges you, changes you.

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Today I made matcha tea for the first time. I'm excited to keep working on it and trying different recipes. I really want to work on enhancing my drink making skills (coffee, tea, etc.). While I was drinking it, I find a few videos on YouTube on how improve the flavor and different add-ons.

I worked on poomsaes using the Kukkiwon Youtube. I only review Il, Eh, and Sam.

Ms. Suzanne and I worked on hopkido 4 last Saturday with guidance from the Grandmaster Lees demo video and in person guidance from Instructor Jen. I didn't think I could learn hopkido from reviewing videos, but after watching hopkido 5 today, multiple times, I feel comfortable with the steps. I'll still need to practice it in person and with an instructor for technique, but at least I'm more familiar about it. Hopikdo it not my favorite thing to practice, so learning it can be a bit overwhelming.

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