Candidate Journals

It feels so much better to be nice. Today's RAK occurred at our neighborhood pool. Today was more crowded than usual for some reason. A large group (I'm guessing a family reunion) came to the pool today while I was with the boys. They looked around for a covered table in order to get some shading. When I noticed there were two grandmothers in the group, I offered to share our table and they eagerly accepted my invitation to get out of the sun. The two grandmothers sat with me as we watched our loved one play in the water. As we packed our belongs and started to leave, everyone in their family made a point to say "thank you" to us. I hope my boys are watching and learning. It's not about doing the "right" thing. There was only ONE thing that could be done!

Today I did some of my daily requirements. I couldn't do all because my cousins came over for one night and went back today at 8:00. We played xbox until 11:00 and woke up at 9:00. But we still have a fun time.

Today I did all of my requirements at home. I still am not able to walk really well so I go for a walk on the treadmill. I had to finish all of my requirements by a certain time so that I could still make it in time to volunteer at Holy Angels in Belmont. I had a lot of fun today.

My soreness didn't seem 'quite' so bad today. I actually took two classes. I love Inst. Tucker joining us in sparring. The soreness has returned. It appears we are becoming good friends. I am really working on trying to get all requirements each day but I still haven't quite got a schedule down... and tonight well, I'm just beat! No more frog jumping here. It is all good tho, much better to move and be sore than sit still, or not be able to move!

Today wasn't the brightest day but we looked through some old VHS' and stumbled upon a almost 20 year old video. I saw a few people I haven't seen at all or I don't remember them. 2 of the people in the video arnt even alive anymore. But i did take class and got a good workout in sparring. That was the end.

today started out with going to atlanta because my parents needed to renew a few things so i decided to go with them but my dog had to stay in my grandparents house he felt like it was his second house and on the ride to atlanta the only thing i could do was eat sleep and read i really read a lot on the car ride i had fun! and i couldn't get a lot of requirements done because it was a 3 hour car ride mostly 6 because going and coming back!i took out my dog when i came back home and when i finished walking my dog i came back my parents went to work so i was home alone i was sleeping because i had to wake up at 5am so now i need to sleep early so i can do some requirements tomorrow! goodnight!!!

My push-ups are getting better!! Only took me this long.

Today was really fun, so we went to cooking camp, well my sister cooking and i baking and so we have a lot of friends there. So actually were friends with everyone but we have some really good friends we just met. So let me introduce you to them, first there are the two best friends that are baking (with me) are named, Reagan and Azlyn, so my sister and I are best friends with them, we laugh so much. Anyways the other friends are baking with my sister. There all guys, first theres Tristan we laugh a whole bunch with him, then theres Caleb, he just makes s crack up, then theres Ben he's the annoying one, but you can really crack a joke on him, Then theres Nate he's kind of the DUFF. :) Well today we cooked and baked until 1 PM (well my sister and I are...

Today I spent the day at King Tiger having fun while trying to stay focused on my black belt cycle. I ended up doing really well on my cycle today and I also had fun at the park. So far I feel good about the cycle work. I am excited about testing for a new belt and getting another chance to break a brick. I didn't break the last one because of the chunks of granite in it. Plus it was three studs wide. I feel really confident about breaking the brick the brick and this will show that I am getting stronger. I also know that I am getting faster at my running and better at jump roping. I feel confident that I will get my next belt but I am a little bit worried about the breaking kick for my first don because I've always not been good at breaking with a hook. 

Another fun, fun, high energy sparring class with Master Shin at King Tiger Belmont tonight! Love training with my buddy, Instructor Pam! We worked on footwork, worked on some kicking drills, and then finished up with sparring rounds. Came home, ate dinner and now I'm doing push-ups with a full tummy. I might ask Master Osborne if I can join the Leland King Tiger folks for a couple of classes while I'm on vacation in Wilmington next week. Sounds like fun!

sorry for writing so much about the cooking camp..........................................................................................................

I am having soooooo much fun at this cooking camp that im taking. On monday we made Mexican food, Tuesday Italian, today Asia, tomorrow French(...yay!(sarcasm)), and on friday american. My sister and i made friends(reagan and azlyn). We hung out with some boys, actually all of them, their was only four. We had sooo much fun. we arrive at 9, we cook till 1,than we eat (i cook culinary, and my sister and Azlyn and Raegen cook baking(. In my group their are like, 11 people, out of that, four boys. in baking its all girls and its like 9. Its like two seperate camps but we combine to make an enormous lunch each day which is so good. All of us R A me and my sister sit together during lunch and at the end we join the boys and we laugh and (kind of) flick food at each other....

Today, I went back to mom's school. I played Minecraft on my computer. After, I had corn dogs for lunch. Then my friend, Ryan came over. Ryan and I played Minecraft and rode bikes.

Today I`m spending the night with my grandparents. Today me and my grandma went to the pool. Then we went to Walmart to get a few things. Then we didn`t do anything much after we came home.

I did so many requirements today. I ran 2 miles, did 120 push-ups and sit-ups, 4 rounds of sparring and jump rope rounds. I also did 5 pull ups. I did a lot more requirements and now I am so tired.

The pineapples here in Hawaii are some of the sweetest I have ever tasted.  I wish I could bring some back to share.   We're starting a different direction today to explore the countryside; if and when we get lost we will rely on GPS to return to our hotel.  I plan doing some requirements.

Had a good class this morning with SaBumNim and some of the other masters. Worked on black belt forms (WTF style), and also Pal Gwe forms. Doing strict WTF style is definitely going to take some getting used to! But hey, training is all about challenges.

Yesterday was a great. I am doing the cycle and it is tiring. I have to do 102 push ups and sit ups, 15 burpees, 4 pull up and more. After this we will go to the pool with a friend of mine. But before I will do my physical requirements. See you tomorrow.

Long day today! Worked it out to get to Crossfit while summer camp kids went to the splash park. 50 Burpees in the work out of the day just about killed me! Martial fit in the evening. Practice Koreo with the WTF requirements.

I was too exhausted to journal after class last night. Looking forward to my beach vacation next week. I need to remember to tell Master Randle that I will miss 2 Saturday's of junior tigers!

Started the day with self defense for a change. Having a tough time getting focused on requirements as testing seems so far off. Pushups don't seem to be getting any easier. One thing that I didn't get behind on during my vacation is miles. It was nice going out on the deck to walk or run in the early morning and even later at night. It was very peaceful even when it was windy. I need to work into a routine. I also need to get more sleep, so I'll work on that now. Good night!

Started my day with a meal replacement bar and one of the new protein milk drinks I've found that is tolerable and actually 'yummy'. Then I spent an hour at the dojang with my Self Defense partner, Chey. My brain was a little slow to start today, but no worries there, because my body was too. Trying to stretch all this soreness out. My knees are feeling pretty weak. But it was all good and I think with my Mentor session today I 'may' have first Dan SD sticking. We'll see. It takes me so darn long to remember things. I Fixed a fruit smoothie after the morning workout. We had a good Black Belt Class tonight, Ms. Julia was my SD partner during class. She is always so awesome. We are both moving pretty slow, and certainly differently than we would like to be. She is getting strong, it is...

today was a nice day it started out with me getting a retainer! it hurts to much but i will get used to having it on though when i finished up getting my retainer my dad came home me and him walked the dog it was a nice day outside when i got back inside i started reading my book and it started to get interesting and fun because im at the climax of the book! when i got done reading my book i went to work with my dad and then went to black belt class i had a nice time i got a lot of kicks done and i felt happy also i took PMAA and i learned some new hand brake aways they where really cool i learned also my connect they where some really cool strikes but overall today was a great day so goodnight!!

Today I helped out with a class and had my first mentor session with master Knight. He gave me lots of useful information.

Today i helped out in summer camp when to black belt class and combative class the combative class was very fun today i learned connectors and some escapes and got in a mentor sesion

Day 11 of cycle complete, not sick, no major aliments, progress is positive so I am a happy camper. Requirements could always be more but satisfied where I am at. Straight to dojang after work, chlorox queen 1st, knocked out some requirements, helped in classes along with leading warmups, then took adult class. Glad Jerome is on cycle we laugh alot!!!!

I did the one mile again today. No technology glitches this time. I made it in 8:22. I started off too fast and began to loose wind. I steadied my pace and made it ok.

Today I went to the pool with my grandma and boy was cold. After me and my grandma went home and did nothing else. Then when my sister picked me up we went to my aunt`s house. We also went to the hair supply store for a long time.

Today, I went to a class in Belmont for the first time in a very long time! We worked on palgwe forms, basic forms, and a few color belt forms. We also worked on self defenses. I enjoyed this class because I need to work on my palgwe forms a lot more.

I went to the YMCA today. I started reading my new book named Hoot. It is about Roy, the main character sees a boy running around with no shoes. Roy follows him a couple days later. That''s all I have read. When I got home I went to my friend's house and played minecraft.

I awakened this morning with the thought relaxing and meditating for the most part of the day.  I will get some requirements in early this evening Hi time.  It gets tough doing the physical but I'm determined.

I started teaching a Summer Camp program over at a place called Kidz Play Here in Concord, right near the mall. It is a one-week program where I go Monday-Friday, for an hour each day. The kids range in age from 5-11 or so. I enjoy doing it, because its kids that wouldn't normally get a chance to experience or participate in martial arts. This is I think my 4th year doing it, and I always have a blast with those kids.

Today me and my brother woke up and played video games. We are so happy because we finished Jurassic World's game play. Now we are in free play. So anyway my mom made us waffles. After that I meditated. After this I will read and after that I will do the physical daily requirements. Bye.

Got up early this morning to go running with my friends. I'm so sore from Master Knight's Hyper Pro class last night. Still have to do some of my other requirements before the end of the day.

Going to go play tennis with my best friend, can't wait. I'm glad it the summer, I get to see her more often :)

there it goes again, I look up and the clock almost strikes midnight. it has been a long day. still working on requirements.

Monday is the start to a new week! I was informed today that we're making some changes our our forms to better align with WTF Kukkiwon forms. This is a move in the right direction.

Today was a wonderful day.  We ventured out to some new places we had not been before and we had a nice time walking the beach.   I do believe that I am gaining weight , the food taste so good!  Having fun.

today was great i started out with a 6am run it was nice when i got done with running i walked my dog and ate my breakfast when i was finished eating i went to read my book that i need to read to do my essay its very interesting its the alchemist i on page 52 so far but soon i will finish my book!when i got done reading my book i went to church and then went back home like about 3 hours ago and my grandparents came to my house to visit my dog again they said he's cute and that how calm he is and also very smart and the whole story and then i had another walk with my dog and now i really need to go to sleep and i hope i can do some requirements tomorrow and get a lot of things over with...

today I woke up and went to carowinds all day with Cheyenne Mom Tori and her friend. when I cam home I took a shower and ate then I went to bed

Today I got a lot of requirements in and took my first hyper class. I look forward to more.

Today I did some of my requirements because I was tried. I played with my friends outside for a while and then it became too hot so we went inside and played xbox for a little while.

Great BB class at South Charlotte tonight with Master Evins!!!! Lot's of review and yup it was a workout- - - - and hot. Thankful he was able to visit so Master Chin could go home and rest. Looking forward to a productive week.

Joined my South Charlotte friends for Black Belt class tonight with Master Evins teaching. Great class! Hard class! Hot and sweaty class and now I'm very pooped. Trying to get in as many classes as I can before going on vacation next week.

Today during classes I was able to get a lot of my requirements done. That's nice, but I forgot my rolls and falls. I forgot when Davis was on the cycle and it looks like I am on my way for mine as well.

My thigh is close to being back to the size of normal thighs! I was able to go the entire day without using crutches. I'm trying to take it easy. I did my poomsaes and self defenses but I had some trouble with kicks. So I have to be very careful. It feels like I'm doing an extra few days of empathy training! Also today I found out that I will need braces soon. I'm excited because I might have them done and over with by college!

Today I spent he day with my grandma. Today we went to The Home Depot and bought some flower for herself and my mom. I also played my guitar for my aunt and my grandma. I also ran on the treadmill today.

Today, I went to my mom's school. I helped her move the desktop there to another desk. After I played my game Starbound. We got home and had tacos for lunch. Then I laid around until my friend Ryan came over. While I was at his house I played Minecraft with him.

Today I had my 1st Hyper Pro class. I had so much fun. Can't wait to do it again.

Today my family and I went to Los Gatos. It's a nice city in California. Me and my family ate at a restaurant called Andole. It was a Mexican restaurant and I had a beef burrito with rice. I thought the food was delicious and I smiled afterward. Tonight my Aunt Robin is coming over and I can't wait to see her.

Today i went to sumer camp and got another leadership credit. i will thankfully get many of those since i help out almost all week i am glad i am helping out with all those classes

Today me and my brother woke up and played video games. We ate and relaxed. After I meditated for 7 min. I did 60 push-ups. 61 sit-ups. Also 15 burpees and jump rope. 1 min per round. Now I'm relaxing till I do my pull ups. I am very excited to get my black belt. Bye

Overall, had a pretty good weekend. CrossFit Kids program was a lot of fun to help out with again. After that, I had a chance to finally get over to the Y near my house. It is actually located above the Town Hall in Harrisburg. Much smaller gym than I am used to, but it has all of the basics, and everything I need! I plan on going there at least a couple of times a week! The real challenge will be getting my wife to go with me. Haha!

Grand baby visit today ! YEAH ! I truly do love the visits. I have to say though, I know why women my age may should steer from having babies. It is exhausting! And, I thought sparring class was bad.. lol Still working out some soreness. Feel pretty good today, working on finding the right combinations of calories and intake based on excursion. I am doing requirements late tonight because I hate to admit it, but after my visitor today, "maw maw" needed a nap. I really was just helping the dog out, cause she needed one too, and I didn't want her to feel lonely. Happy Monday everyone !

today started out with a run t was nice and sweaty ( i was sweaty lol) and my mom came along to run with me today it was very cool!... then i went back home and ate a nice breakfast it was delicious it was so good i would go for seconds but its not good for me so i didn't. and then the day went on i took my dog outside and he did do what he needed to to do outside and now i think my dog is potty trained because he doest pee inside the house!!...so when i got done taking my dog outside i went to church it was really chill today i went to eat at BRAVOs its italian i only liked the chicken Alfredo i ordered but i really didn't like the dessert i got it was just nasty so i went back home i...

so today I woke up had French toast and then I helped redo my sister's room and after that I played some videogames. my dad left for work and I then went and had a fire with mom and tori to get rid of all of the wood in the back yard.

I love a class that concentrates on poom saes! But I was so tired! Had a tough work out at Crossfit on Friday that killed my legs.....so all the stances were killing me! I think I have my brain wrapped around most of the WTF style changes....kind of makes me feel like a white belt again! So hard to break those old habits, too! So, that will be my focus this week...practicing the high belt poom saes with the WTF requirements! Did a 3 mile run today. It was slow, but steady. Ready for Week 6 of Summer Camp!

I decided to run just a mile tonight and see how fast I could do it. I really don't enjoy running so when I take off for 3 or 4 miles I have a pretty slow pace. Tonight I just wanted a mark so I could have something to beat. I did pretty well. The phone keeping track of distance didn't work very well, but it was under 8 1/2 min; perhaps 8:20. Pretty good for me, especially with hills.

I got to go to one of my grandparent's neighbor's daughters. We went on their trampoline and played with each other. The girls' names were Sophia and Lucy. We bounced high and my brother, Trent, also tried to do a front flip. I can't wait to see them tomorrow.

I need to keep up with my belongings better. How can I be responsible if i still lose important stuff.

I am going to happy dance today - -write this one down - -I ran twice today - -and by choice. Requirements were ok but on the domestic front all was complete so can go into the week with focus on work and requirements. I am finding out that altering my requirements on some days is going to work best instead of trying to do everything all at once.

Today was a fun and exhausting day. First we (bro mom sis) went to the new house (its in Davidson, were not like moving states/country or andything like that) and we picked out all of the things were not painted well (becasause we are having the house really remodeled and we hired people to do that for us, like paint, install new stuff). It made me want to throw up because we got new floor and the polish for the floor really stinks.After that we went to a farm to do about 2 to 3 hours of community service, and it was really exhausting. It was really hot.

Ok so today I actually did something!!! So At like 11 AM we (mom, bro, sis) left to our new house and we just hung around criticizing the paint job, then we headed to this farm called Lomax (an hour away) for community service. So now I cann write my community service essay, and its also good because I need community service for NJHS (National Junior Honor Society, I don't want to write it all but I guess the people reading my journal entry will wonder what it is) so its like a double bonus, plus last year my community service essay was kind of terrible because it was done last minutebecause we did't know about that farm so we did't know what to do. So then we came homw at like 6 PM and then did my night routine. So good night (or day if your reading this in the...

Today, I went to church. After we dropped off my dad's car for the oil change. Then I played Starbound. We had tacos for dinner.

I did pretty much nothing except going to the grocery store and the mall. My brother had his room painted though by my grand parents and him, and that took like 5-6 hours. So the day was slow.

Today I went over to my friends house and then I did some of my requirements  

I went to sparring class yesterday. I sparred with Louis on the last match. It was going okay, but Louis got me in the thigh. I iced it in the car and I went to my aunts house. I thought that it was just going to bruise because this had happened before with someone else and I was fine in a few hours. Well, in this case, after a few hours of ice and rest my thigh had swelled so much that it looked like 1 1/2 thighs put together! This morning, the swelling had gone down a little bit but, I still needed crutches to walk. I hope that it gets better soon though, so I can catch up on my requirements.

They had to close the airport 20 minutes prior to our departure due to lighting.   But the good thing of it all we were able to leave about 1 1/2 hrs later.   We arrived Hawaii very late and of course our luggage is still in transit; other than that everything is well. For dinner, I had stir fry vegetables with steamed rice and shrimp.  Then off to bed!  

Today we woke up and play video games. We played in Jurassic World in free play. We ate while we watched Snake island, treasure hunters. It is very interesting and it talks about ancient treasure. After we ate me,mom and dad planed my schedule for Tae Know Do. I'am ready for the challenge.

today i had a great time i came home late because my parents told me i had to go to a party and we where going to come back early but we came at 12:00am so i didn't have time to do all the things i wanted to do i loved todays party because i saw a friend who was in my school we talked and we had a great time at the party but i just tiered and i hope i wake up tomorrow at 6:00am and i hope i don't feel drowsy... but i really liked everything today i hanged out and played with my dog and i really had a great time today because i took sparring and my knee got hurt but eh and also i took bb class. it was fun and i really worked on a lot of poomsaes and in sparring we learned a...

Long day. Good day. I haven't been home long, but I did do a couple sparring rounds before coming in for the night. I love these warm summer nights. My kick bag and bob are both kept outside so the warm weather makes it much easier to use them. Black Belt class was good. Changes to Koryo and Geum Gang (sp?) ... Thank you Master Evins for the repetition today. It seems to take me forever to remember poomsaes so the more I can do them the better. Lots of milk today, and not a lot of solids but in general I feel much better than I did yesterday, internally. Muscles feel better today too after Black Belt class. I still have some requirements to try and finish up tonight before I call it a night. I hope everyone has a great Sunday. My grand daughter is visiting in the morning,...

I made it to Tanzania! Whee! Met my wife, Master Moon. I already taught her pal gwe one. We plan on learning all of them together before we depart ways again. About to eat breakfast and head into Tangerine National Park for our first day on the safari.

I made it to Tanzania! Whee! Met my wife, Master Moon. I already taught her pal gwe one. We plan on learning all of them together before we depart ways again. About to eat breakfast and head into Tangerine National Park for our first day on the safari.

I made it to Tanzania! Whee! Met my wife, Master Moon. I already taught her pal gwe one. We plan on learning all of them together before we depart ways again. About to eat breakfast and head into Tangerine National Park for our first day on the safari.

today I got up had a big breakfast and then went to TKD then I came back helped around the house and played some videogames with my dad and then I started running and man I ran for like forever I ran five miles with two five minute breaks and now im journaling

Today I woke up late and had to get ready for Black Belt Class fast. There was just one problem my dad had taken the van and my mom can't drive our car cause it is stick shift. So I ended up missing Black Belt Class and I couldn't go to Sparring Class since I had Scuba Diving at that time. I did Scuba Diving for 3 hour and then got a smoothie at Smoothie King. After some time I went to the Concord Mills Mall and got some Elite Socks. Then my mom took me and my sister to Olive Garden. That is all I did for today.

Today I woke up, went to black belt class then sparring class. After I went home took a shower so my mom wouldn't make my mom faint. After we watched Madagascar 2. Then I went to sleep to get ready for the next day.

Today we left to California to visit my grandparents.  On one of the planes the captain let us go into the cockpit they showed us how some of the controls work. I was on the right and my brother, Trent, was on the left cockpit. When we got there we put our bags in the guest room. I was so excited to see my grandparents when I got back from my trip. I had lots of fun at the house and enjoyed the moment. At their house we got to go into the hot tub for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. I can't wait to see what we will do tomorrow.

Whew!!! very long day. Mentor session with lots of review on poomsaes, black belt class then sparring. I survived!!! Have to thank my partner for not schooling me to bad. Learned some new things, lost on some but will take a few pieces at a time and it will come together. As soon as I got home had to clean up then go to a 50th b-day party, quick bite to eat on the way home now time for bed. Going to sleep good tonight!!

My day did not start as early as normal but it was a full and busy day. Today I helped out with the 9:45 class, I did the warm ups and I helped some kids with there poomsaes. Then I went to BBC and I learned a few more steps to Koryo. then I went to sparring calss a boy was I on fire but sadly I got hit in the mouth and the eye.

Today I went to sparring class. When I got back, for lunch I had 2 corn dogs. After I played my newest game Starbound. My family and I watched 101 Objects That Changed the World.

Today, I took black belt and sparring class in North Charlotte. We did a lot of poomsaes and changed so many things!!!!! I learned that koryo changes every twelve years. I wonder why they do that... Thank goodness there weren't changes for every single poomsae ever or I would have a really hard time! I couldn't finish all of my requirements today but I got a lot done before class which I am grateful for, because if I hadn't done any this morning, I wouldn't have done any at all! Overall, today was pretty good and I look forward to tomorrow!

Today, I took black belt and sparring class in North Charlotte. We did a lot of poomsaes and changed so many things!!!!! I learned that koryo changes every twelve years. I wonder why they do that... Thank goodness there weren't changes for every single poomsae ever or I would have a really hard time! I couldn't finish all of my requirements today but I got a lot done before class which I am grateful for, because if I hadn't done any this morning, I wouldn't have done any at all! Overall, today was pretty good and I look forward to tomorrow!

You can tell my guys are on the cycle due to the low turn out at sparring class today. I guess I'll start going too.....

Today had to wake up early to go to a tournament. I had a lot of fun. When I came home, I had to do my requirements. I ran 1.5 miles and I was very tired when I came back. Afterwards, I did push-ups and sit-ups. After that I did my poomsaes, self defenses, and other requriements.

I an totally tired now. Took a BB Class and Sparing Class today at Master Evens. Need to rest a bit before I continue with my requirements.

I am completely wiped out! Helped Master Randle with Junior Tigers and Family class, then took 2 black belt classes back to back. I couldn't possibly have stayed for sparring class. We did so many poomsaes today. A great review as well as a lot of new stuff. I'm going to save my physical requirements (like push ups and sit-ups) for later today. Master Evins told us about the black belt retreat today. I'm really looking forward to that October weekend!

So today bb class, like usual. I don't really know what I'm going to do today. Hopefully I can finally watch Minions, been wanting to see that. I love minions, there so cute. ;)

yesterday I got tortured and had to go to "the annual doctors appointment". It was horrible (as usual) and had to get two shots, one in each arm. My arms now feel a bit like poop, but they're mostly sore.

Last night was my first class back after being on vacation. My boys and I enjoyed cruising the Caribbean with family. I got up early and walked and or ran several miles several days. I also found time for some quiet meditation. I have never taken such a long vacation and it was refreshing and really nice to be totally disconnected for a while, even with the short break in Puerto Rico. I noticed emailed from Master Chelley regarding credits for Kukkiwon Cup and the King Tiger 5K, so those along with my other accomplishments since I last logged in have been logged in today. Thank you Master Evins for the credits! I’ll have to be more diligent about logging in and journaling.When I came back home I repacked my suitcase to head to Chicago for work. This was my first visit to Chicago so I took the train downtown after...

thought I was sore yesterday. I was wrong... TODAY I was sore... lol.  Struggled today with my other issues too..(its like Russian Roulette, I just never know..) .but did manage to get some requirements done. Actually had already called it a night but woke up and remembered I had not made my journal entry. Tomorrow is a new day... one at a time.  Night all !

Today I went Frisbee golfing and also did my 120 push-ups and sit-ups every three holes. My mom dropped my brother off at his friends house for a sleep over, she talked and talked to the other mom for 30 minutes. I got bored until she said, "D'Andre maybe we can watch the movie terminator Genesis". I was thrilled! We watched the movie and it was awesome! Then I came home and went to bed.

today was a perfect day! even though my dog cries a lot and how he's in the cage makes me feel bad my parents wont let me take my dog out of his cage i hope i can tomorrow because i really want to get to know him better tomorrow. but today started out fresh with a nice run in the morning like at 6;30am it was very awesome i ran with my mom we ran about 2 miles and now im running non-stop and when i got back i didn't feel tiered so tomorrow im running a bit more than that ! i hope my mom doesn't get tiered and same as i !.... when i soon got done with running i took my dog outside so he can pee and poop and then i went to my guitar lessons it was really cool i learned ledger line notes there...

Today I rode my bike and did some requirements for the cycle I also did one of my essays.

Black Belt class was a good one tonight. Good, but sweaty.(Thanks for the towel Master Hartle) We got a lot of much needed practice in. I showed up early and stayed a little late to do a bit of the cycle. Time to relax and watch Paul Blart. :)

Today was very exciting, I even started extra early. I went for a run but my leg started doing something weird, it was shaking a lot and it was really tight. It used to do the same thing after my cross country meets. It went away after a while though. I got to see some very inspiring art today at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. I got to see paintings and collages by Henri Matisse. Tomorrow will be a very busy day!

Today we resumed packing up for our ten day cruise in Alaska. We have to pack shirts, pants, shorts, socks, and anything that is good for Alaskan weather. Tomorrow we will fly to California and stay with our grandparents for about three days. Then we will set sail on an amazing journey.

i finally have been able to get on the site and i can input everything and i can start journaling and i don't have to wait anymore. I'm so glad

Today I did nothing, I feel like staying on the couch and not do anything at all. Actually I helped my mom cook some stuff so I at least did something! :)

Mom always says to live each do to it's fullest. Today I did just that. I spent time playing with a little boy down the street. His name is Murphy. He loves to come over and to play T-ball in my back yard.