Spring 2025 Black Belt Cycle

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!

Looking forward to Wednesday

Looking forward to tomorrow cuz I got a couple of candidates that need some extra work on their requirements, and they just happen to have a half day at school, soooooo they are coming in to do some extra stuff. I am hoping that it will put them on track to finish everything up by Friday the 24th! Also, I get to work out with Master Evins in the morning:)

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today I he...

today I helped with family class and it was cool because I help a kid on his self defence

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Today I ha...

Today I had my last mentee session and my second to last mentor session with Amanda. I also helped out witwith the little tigers cladclass.

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Today duri...

Today during what should have been hyper pro we just decided to try to do requirements for the people that need to finish up. It was really fun.

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Tuesday

One step forward two steps back but its all good, could always be worse. I may not finish all my requirements on time however I will finish. Guess sometimes things happen for a reason, have not been able to do much so maybe that has given my shoulder a chance to heal. Hope for a good night sleep and see what tomorrow brings. Main goal finish my running by end of weekend.

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Almost rea...

Almost ready for testing. Can't wait. The only promblem I had today was I have a bad headache and my eyes hurt. They're killing me!!!! Very excited because I have a half day tommrow.

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Today at t...

Today at tae kwon do Master Burkart was helping me go over stuff that will be on the test. I'm pretty sure I got most of it but there are a few things that I still mess up on. By the time testing comes though I will probably be ready.

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Today at t...

Today at tae kwon do Master Burkart was helping me go over stuff that will be on the test. I'm pretty sure I got most of it but there are a few things that I still mess up on. By the time testing comes though I will probably be ready.

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Heading to...

Heading to rennasance fair tomorrow. Field trip for mom and I. Ill tell you all about it tomorrow when we get home.

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shots

Today I had to go to the doctor to get shots.  I was scared at first, but then once I did it, it only hurt for a couple of seconds.  

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Hello!

I had a headache, the whole day, which reallysucke. Today was another nice day,catching youtube when I came home, got some candy from some freinds, which was really awsome, because, ys know, who doesn't like candy? No offense if you actually don't.

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"One of the most important leadership lessons is realizing your not the most important, or the most intellegetnt person in the room at all times." ~Mario Batali

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I'm frustr...

I'm frustrated because I tried to do a journal entry yesterday but it didn't work for some reason and know it's working. My wifi is wierd. Same with the Internet. Fill in for the past days... I'm exited tomorrow is a half day and then break for parent/teacher conferences... Yesterday's summery if my journal: we had our mugshots today (yesterday) and I looked really weird anyways my cat is so cute. I'm so random. That's it or else I'll be going into the future. I found out yesterday that Evan (this dude at our lake norman school) is pretty nice. Well anyways I don't think that many people read the journals. Well to tell the truth I do so watch out guys what you put out there! I'm watching you! Jk

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Today I we...

Today I went to home school TKD class. It was really fun. After TKD my dad, me and my brother went home and finished watching the rest of the transformers movie. It was really good.

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It's anoth...

It's another homework free day! It's been great! it's the second day, and I got more time to sleep last night! We also had fall break at Mitchell so I didn't have to go which was a plus!

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It's anoth...

It's another homework free day! It's been great! it's the second day, and I got more time to sleep last night! We also had fall break at Mitchell so I didn't have to go which was a plus!

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just fixed...

just fixed our wifi so i could journal all we've been doing is sowing

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uggghhh!!!!!!

I have started alot of journal entries with that. That means that life and people in life annoy me sometimes.

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today I di...

today I did hyper pro and It was cool because all you work on is staff techneeks

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Today I he...

Today I helped out with class, did a mentee session, took hyper pro as well as got a leadership two credit by leading warm ups. :-)

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less than 2 weeks

Wow~ I can't believe that there are only 12 days left until the 2014 Fall Black Belt Test. Time flies when you are having fun. I can't wait for the 25th! Just trying to rally the troops and get all the requirements done!

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less than 2 weeks

Wow~ I can't believe that there are only 12 days left until the 2014 Fall Black Belt Test. Time flies when you are having fun. I can't wait for the 25th! Just trying to rally the troops and get all the requirements done!

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"Do not go where the path may lead, instead go where there is no path and leave a trail." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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I am reall...

I am really exited for the black belt test in two weeks so ya

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I am reall...

I am really exited for the black belt test in two weeks so ya

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Monday

All I am going to say is that tomorrow is another day!!!

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Down to th...

Down to the end of the cycle. Had to go to South Park today....mom's phone was not working. Ready for TKD tomorrow

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Today I ha...

Today I had some fun with some of my classes, it really wasn't a hard day. During class later on we did some stuff on our own to get things done.

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It's monda...

It's monday. That pretty much explains my day. Nothing happened that is dramatic or fun enough to talk about and it's Monday. :(. Monday's are my least favorite day of the week. So most Mondays nothing ever happens that is interesting.

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:)

Today was one of the: 'the world is sort of against me' days. 1: I had a dentist appointent , where they had to give me SHOTS, and numbing medicine, it was one of those, almost cavities things, and it wasnt my fault. They just grew in like that. 2: I yhad charged my ipad nicely to 100% the night before, and I did one of those like completely turn off, and I was in second period, I opened up my Ipad, I had only 1% for no reason, then it just died.It was kind of terrible because we do nothing without our Ipad. :(.but, the TKD classes were awsome, like usual, and so yeah! that was my day! ;)

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Today i we...

Today i went to co-op and i got to go sailing in my dad's sailboat! It was a lot of fun! Then i came home and had free time i had a great day.

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Today wasn...

Today wasn't that fun. I had to go with my sister to physical therapy and then clean my room which isn't fun at all.

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I also enj...

I also enjoyed my weekend! Starting it off I went to the Homecoming football game for our school! Then saturday was very busy for me! First I went to the Physical Testing for our cycle where I did well in all my times and numbers, then I took the black belt class at Master Evins' school! After class got over, I went to Kick for Kids, it was so much fun. I even helped out instructors with their kicks! Lastly, I went to our school's Homecoming dance and it was very fun and lasted till 11 pm!

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It was a p...

It was a pretty busy sunday, considering all my homework I had to do! I started the day by going to a study group session to finish a project! After I had to drop my dad at the Airport and then come home and finish a lot of homework I had to do this weekend, including an essay and studying for a test!

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Today was ...

Today was pretty ok. I'm proud of myself for doing so well on the written test. I don't want to brag so I'm not saying my score. Good job everyone on the test on Saturday!

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Marcus Hendricks

Felt a little sore today but it wasn't too bad. I can't believe i only have 2 weeks left. Not sure what music i should do my creative form to.

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Marcus Hendricks

Felt a little sore today but it wasn't too bad. I can't believe i only have 2 weeks left. Not sure what music i should do my creative form to.

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Good job e...

Good job everyone on the test on Saturday!!!!! Had a great weekend. Went to this movie, came back just right now. Need to go to sleep.

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today I di...

today I did nat do a lot we went and saw a movie in the afternoon and had lunch at bone fish it was pretty good

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today I di...

today I did my poomsae's and I really felt good on them and I have them down

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Today I ra...

Today I ran a mile with my dog chip to the park and he kept sniffing everything he possibly could :-)

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Today I ha...

Today I had a slack day because I played on my computer an ipad.

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Today I fo...

Today I found out that I got 105 on my written test. I was so happy when I found out. I thought I would have at least got one wrong. I was really suprised that I didnt.

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Today I fo...

Today I found out that I got 105 on my written test. I was so happy when I found out. I thought I would have at least got one wrong. I was really suprised that I didnt.

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Kicks For Kids

Today was resting day! It was so fun to rest after a long day yesterday. Yesterday was very fun and a long day too. I can't wait till testing morning!

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Baseball

We finally got our first win in baseball It took forever though  

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"Dreams don't work unless you do." ~unknown

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I just fin...

I just finished all of my requirements!!!!!!! :) xD

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sona, pool, peninsula, and davidson

Today my family minus my older sister, went to our new house. We're moving because my mom hates this niehborhood, (The Peninsula). Even if we move, i'll still miss the obnoxiously long Jetton Road, which is about five miles long. My brother, twin and I are trying to convince our parents to build a pool, they siad it wasnt a prioty, which I interprit as a "we'll get to it". I mean, our house has a SONA, so why not a pool?

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Sunday

Finally starting to feel better so let's hope it stays that way - -I am done being sick - -no more - -enough. Unfortunately the weekend was knocked out with other obligations -- really my husband just thinks I am super woman and likes to put me to the test. Ireland guys are in town for golf so house full of peeps for dinner tonight and I am sure it will be entertaining. Just want to be back at full pace tomorrow, get things straightened out at work and focus on requirements.

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Rain

This morning I had to run 2 miles in the pouring rain.  I got to run with my sister and we found a dead frog on the road.  

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Today was ...

Today was a long but good day. I did the physical and written test today and I think I did really well. Then I went straight to kicks for kids. I had a lot of fun and it was funny to see Master Tahm kiss a pig.

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Today I to...

Today I took the fiscal and written tests today for the black belt cycle. Yay! :-) Then I went and did the kicks for kids thing and had fun.

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Today I th...

Today I through up after the test because I ate bojangles before hand

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Marcus Hendricks

I crashed on my bed and slept the second i got home.  I think i did pretty well on the pre test i know i improved on most of my activities.  I thought the festival was very cool with the best events i have seen so far. 

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Kicks for kids

Today at the kicks for kids festival it rained.  I'm glad it waited until the end though.  I still got to do a bunch of things even though i went to the Master Estrada seminar.  

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Today I we...

Today I went to kicks for kids and it was really cool because first it was my first time doing it and I loved it because you had food and games and it is like you are all set so i will come back serenely

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Today is t...

Today is the big physical test. I'm ready for it! Hope I don't fail at the written test.

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Today is t...

Today is the big physical test. I'm ready for it! Hope I don't fail at the written test.

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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"Try not to be a man of success.Try to be a man of value"-unknown

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today I wa...

today I was studing for the big essay and I got all correct

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today I wa...

today I was stiding for the big essay and I gt all correct

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Today I to...

Today I took a sparing class and got a leadership two credit

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"Heaven is a place on Earth with you"-Lana Del Rey

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It was a f...

It was a fun day at school today! This whole week, with the spirit days, has been leading up to today, the Homecoming Game! In school we had a Pep Rally and everybody, for the last spirit day, had to wear school colors, where juniors were blue! After the pep rally the rest of the day was very relaxed because it was also a friday! After school, i had to go straight to Black Belt class, so i wouldn't be late because of traffic, which I was in for 40 minutes!! After class, I went to the Homecoming Football game, where they announced the kings, queens, and princesses for Homecoming!

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Today I've...

Today I've just been really tired, but I got through the day pretty well. Had to do some studying for the black belt test for tomorrow.

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Today I di...

Today I did my schoolwork. Then I studied for my test tomorrow and did my requirements. I hope the test goes well tomorrow!

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is our written/physical test I think I am ready boo yah

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Tomorrow i...

Tomorrow is our written/physical test I think I am ready boo yah

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Tommarow i...

Tommarow is the physical test pretty nervous about jump rope pull ups and v sit ups the rest I know ill be able to do

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friend

Tonight I went to my friend Ben's house.  It was a lot of fun.  We played football and wrestled.  Then we played some wii and had dinner.  After that we played more wii and my mom came to pick me up

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I've been ...

I've been studying for tomorrow. I am so nervous. But I know I am going to to well because I am prepared. I am also really excited for tomorrow. I am excited to go to kicks for kids. It's going to be a lot of fun.

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At home st...

At home studying for tomorrow. Ready to ace this exam!!!

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It was ano...

It was another day of spirit week today! Decade day- i dressed up like a hippie from the 70s! I got to feature in many yearbook pictures since i had been one who dressed up, which I'm glad i did! After school, I had gone to the gym, but I didn't get to go to Sparring Class today!! I was sad about that I had a meeting and had to finish an essay! But I only have one more sparring class to take for that requirement to be complete! I have also recently noticed many of my requirements are close to being finished or are, like pull-ups, which is really exciting!!

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Ugggggh! ...

Ugggggh!This ALWAYS frustrates me. I CANNOT stand slow internet or wifi. I actually don't think anyone act sully likes it. Again, I almost forgot my journal entry. I had wanted to do a quote but the $$$$$ wifi was SOOOOOOOOO SLOW.

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today was ...

today was fun. my sister and i had some time with our mathe teacher mr. kendrick because we stayed for tutoring and even longer. he spoke a little french for us then i showed him my teach me how t ofraction keynote and loved it and i felt soooooooo happy that my math teacher loved my work a lot more than my classmates. :)

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I feel so ...

I feel so great. Entered in all my essays in to drop box.It feels like some pressure has gone away from me know. I now basically all the questions on the study guide. Good luck everyone!!!

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Today I he...

Today I helped out with class, took a mentee session, a BBC class, and a mentor session: -) I am determined

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today I to...

today I took bbc and it was cool because I learned red belt self defence

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Today was ...

Today was a really long day. I have 3 tests tomorrow and I am really nervous. I hope I do good.

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Today in s...

Today in sparring I slid forward and knocked my brothers tooth out with my shoulder

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Tests

Tomorrow I have to take three tests 1 in band, 1 in math, and 1 in reading

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Thursday

Doing better today but not at happy dance yet. Made it for 5 hours at work today so I am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Came home and slept a few hours but did get on the treadmill after that. Pace was pathetic, evertime I tried going faster the cough decided it was going to also. Thats ok it was progress and I am good with that. Hope I am better enough tomorrow for my lesson and then Saturday class - - - -please about to go stir crazy.

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Kicks For Kids

It was so fun doing my kicks for kids thing. I raised $104 and I got to kick my dad 208 lovely lovely times. I know what your thinking, Its 1 kick for $1. But I made my dad get kicked twice for 1$.

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Today I we...

Today I went to the home school TKD class. I really like that class. Master Justin is really fun. We get to play a game after the class. We always pick paddle chase to play. It is our favorite game at TKD. I also went to Senior belt and Black belt classes. I didn't do sparring tonight because I wasn't feeling to good after the other classes.

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Today I we...

Today I went to the home school TKD class. I really like that class. Master Justin is really fun. We get to play a game after the class. We always pick paddle chase to play. It is our favorite game at TKD. I also went to Senior belt and Black belt classes. I didn't do sparring tonight because I wasn't feeling to good after the other classes.

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I am worki...

I am working to complete my essays tonight. I went to bbc tonight. My mom had quizzed me with my flash cards. I am trying to get ready for Saturday.

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tomorrow i...

tomorrow is the physical test only thing I'm worried about is the pull-ups and v-situps but I think ill do fine

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OMG

I was listining to Dark Paradise, my favorite song from LAna Del Rey, and I relize, that: i didnt write my daily journal entry!!!!!so here I am, ready to go to bed at 11:38, writing my journal. I pity myself...

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Anyone can give up, its the easiest thing in the world to do. But when you hold it together when everyone else would understand if you let it fall apart, that's true strength.

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The day wa...

The day was quite easy for me! I didn't do much work in school today because most my teacher didn't assign many items. It was good because I got less homework as well, other than an English Essay I have to finish by Friday...which I am currently working on! But after school, I finished homework and went to class today, where EJ thought I was in eighth grade!! We also learned a new hapkido form which was cool to do, I liked this one!

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Did not go...

Did not go to class to help or train today. Had homework to make up for science class.. I WILL RETURN!!

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essay

I finally got my five page essay done. I was so tired working on it. I am so glad it is done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wednesday

Well made it to office for a few hours today so that is definitely making progress. Finally starting to feel better but still have the energy of a pin head. After I slept the afternoon away I tried the treadmill, that was a disaster on the pace but I am happy because it was something. Going to get a good night sleep and hope for better tomorrow.

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Today I to...

Today I took hyper pro and tried to help out with a class but it didn't necissaraly work out. O well tomorrow I do believe I have a mentor session to attend so wish me luck. :-)

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Today I fi...

Today I finished a lot of Essays. Just need to get 2 more Essays done. I am planning to decide to upload everything to drop-box on Friday.

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