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!

Good day. ...

Good day. Got my big lawn mower fixed and got my small lawn mower ready for my wife to use when Im gone. She has not mowed the lawn in over 20 years, I let her try once and we will stop there. But I know she will do a good job, and keep my garden water.

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Wednesday...

Today is hump day and that is not a good thing when you’re on vacation.  I could really get used to having a life of leisure, although I am doing my requirements.  I’m getting in a lot of miles on the beach too!

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Summer Camp

Yesterday was only the 2nd day of summer camp and I am already exhausted! Tuesdays are our swimming days and it just wore me out. 8 am meeting with Keith, ran and worked out at the park with Master Schneider and then Top Team at 6:30. Still haven't even attempted a pull up, but I did stare at the bar for a few minutes this morning:) I keep telling myself that I need to get a little better at my push ups before I tackle my pull ups......at least I am able to get alot of poomsaes and other stuff done while hanging out with the kids and I am excited for next week when I have 2 Summer Campers and 3 Counselors that go on the cycle. It will really push me to get some more stuff done.

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I felt lik...

I felt like I was behind on things today. But did get what I needed to do today done. Still have some more to do tomorrow before Sunday. All in all s good day.

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Tuesday

Today I started my day off by doing my morning chores then went out for a run. Today I increased my daily run up to 1.5 miles so it felt great to start increasing so I will be prepared for my physical requirements. Then I came home and worked on my exercises. After I finished my exercises I called my great-grandmother to check on her and her and see if she needed help with anything. She had some yard work she needed done so I rode my bike up to her house and spread mulch and did other things she needed done. After I finished helping her I met my friend from taekwondo at the park in my neighborhood and we played basketball until time to go to taekwondo class then we just rode to class together. I did 2 regular classes tonight and then black belt class. We had fun...

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Monday

Today was a great day. I started by day off by running 1 mile then worked on my exercises for my regular class & to help prepare me for starting my physical requirements on Saturday. After I finished doing exercises, I spent a lot of time finishing up essay #2 which I chose to be one of the Living Hero essays. It felt great to get so much accomplished. Then my grandmother took me & my sister to McDonald's for lunch for doing so well on our report cards. I finished up 6th grade with all A's and 1 B. I am excited about going to 7th grade next year. Then I played basketball with my friends for a little while before going to taekwondo class. This week is costume week so we all dressed and had a lot of fun.

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Tuesday

Let's see...what's new? I have been changing my diet recently, and it actually isn't too bad! For lunch I've been frequenting Trader Joe's a lot...mainly eating fresh wraps, sushi, and fruit. Trying to drink as much water as possible, also. Weekends are definitely the hardest for diet, but I'm doing better than I have in the past.

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Another Day...

Today was a pretty good day.  I got quite a few requirements done.  I can’t find a place to do my jump rope though so I’m getting behind on that.  We are on the third floor and I don’t think the people below us would appreciate it if I’m jumping.  And if I do it on the beach, I’ll embarrass my family.  Oh well, I’ll catch up later.  I was hoping that we would finish learning through Palgwe Oh Chang before Master Evins leaves, but I’ve only learned up to part of Sa Chang.  Maybe they will work on it tonight.  If they do, I know I can count on Inst. Dege to send me the remaining steps!

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Thank you ...

Thank you for fixing my Black Belt webpage access, Mr. Uczen! Now I can start tracking my daily requirements (as soon as I can tally up the past couple of weeks.) Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it to Black Belt class tonight. I can never predict what kind of day I will have at work and sometimes I need to stay late to admit patients to the hospital or to assist our physicians. Today was one of those days. I just got home, and even if I left right now, I wouldn't make it across town to North Charlotte in time for class. I'll get started on my requirements and hopefully that will help me feel less guilty about missing class (and causing my daughter to miss class.)

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Summer Cam...

Summer Camp has begun which makes it even tougher to get the training in, time is needed but so is sleep and rest for the body, so trying to get it worked out will keep you posted but need those extra hours added onto the day as soon as possible

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Sunday

Today has been a good. I started my day off by running a mile to get prepared for the 5K next weekend. After I finished running, I worked on one of my Living Hero essays and I am almost finished with it. I will be happy to have 2 of the written assignments completed. Then I worked on my taekwondo exercise card for my regular class. This evening a couple of my friends came over and we played basketball at my house for a long time. Then I came in and did some meditation time so now I am going to watch the Spurs vs. Heat game.

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Tired...

I was tired today.  The bottom of my feet are hurting from walking so much on the sand and my knees really need to be realigned.  I guess a visit to Dr. Bill is in my future.  It was a beautiful day at the beach today though!

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Not a bad ...

Not a bad day, but a little warm on my run at 11 am . Still working on a full 2 mile run with out walking. But one step at a time and patience. Wish I had my pops running DNA.

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Saturday

I got up this morning and it was pouring down rain, so no walking on the beach.  I spent time doing requirements instead.  When the sun came out at lunch time, I made it count!  I love walking on the beach.  I hope everyone took an opportunity to tell their dads how important they are.

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Happy Fath...

Happy Father day. Call my pop yesterday to see how he was doing. At 79 he is still getting up at about 4 am and running 4 miles a day. He used to run 10 miles a day but cut it down to 4 about a year ago, said his time was getting slower. Also said something about seeing a old man in the moon shadow on is run. But I think he won't let that shadow catch him if I know my Pop.

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Heading to...

Heading to the whitewater center for Fathers Day, biking, paddle board and zip lines fun fun fun See you next week Burkart out

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forgot to ...

forgot to log in yesterday did class in the AM at Mint Hill, Martial Fit and regular class, then had to work on the house so I could have Fathers Day off.Hope all the Dads have a great Fathers Days Burkart out

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forgot to ...

forgot to log in yesterday did class in the AM at Mint Hill, Martial Fit and regular class, then had to work on the house so I could have Fathers Day off.Hope all the Dads have a great Fathers Days Burkart out

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Cheat Day

I didn't get as much done today as I would have liked because I was traveling. I was doing kicks in the parking lot at the grocery store. I guess I'll just call this my "cheat day".

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Still can'...

Still can't update my requirement numbers on the tracking page of the website, but Mr. Uczen is going to help me figure out what's wrong. Great Black Belt class with Master Knight this morning at North Charlotte! I'm feeling a little stressed today.....Need to sign up for the King Tiger 5K this week. Need to register for the PMAA seminar in Myrtle Beach. Need to clean my house. Need to start researching and writing my essays. Need to catch up on some paperwork at my paying job. Need to finalize vacation plans for my family's beach trip the week of July 7th-13th. Much to do. So very much to do.

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Not a bad ...

Not a bad day. Saturdays are my date nigh out with my wife. But today no date night. Chris went to lunch with her friend and her daughter that graduated today. So she brought home a little Italy from Maggiano's. Nice save me some money, and i worked on some requirements. :) love you Chris.

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Friday

Today has been a very fun but exhausting day. I worked on my exercises some 1st thing this morning then I went to the park to play in a basketball tournament with my friends. 2 of my friends from taekwondo went to the park with me so we had a lot of fun together. This evening after everyone had gone home, I went over to my little friend Murphy's house (he is 3) and played with him. I love getting to play with Murphy so it made my day. When I got home, I worked on some meditation time, more exercises and then I ate dinner. We don't have sparring class or demo team practice tomorrow so I am going to enjoy one of my few Saturday's without any special classes.

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Yesterday ...

Yesterday Alexander graduated from Piedmont High School so nothing got done. I tried to make it up today so I ran to the Crossfit class and completed a routine called Barbra, then ran back, it was a little to much with the heat and the amount of work out. Anyway it was fun and did get a lot done today in class and at Crossfit. Hope all the Fathers out there have a blessed dayBurkart out

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Would like...

Would like to give Master Mitchell a big thank you, for having patience and working with me on setting up my you tube account today. All this new technology is sweet, but it can be a evil curse.

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FRIDAY!

  Thank goodness it’s Friday!  My shoulders are sore and my knees are popping, but I’m still chugging along.  I need to find a faster way to do all of my requirements…I’ll have to work on that.  It’s storming at my house right now.  I really like a good storm (as long as the power doesn’t go out).  I’m trying to decide whether to go to the sticks training at the beach.  I think it will be a lot of fun.  I looked up the Coral Beach Resort online and it looks like a really nice place.  I’ll sleep on it and decide tomorrow.  

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Thursday

Today I got up & surprised my sister by making breakfast for him and taking it to her in bed. We didn't have much planned but me, my sister & several of our friends went to park downtown and played basketball for a while until it start pouring rain and we get soaked. When we got home I worked on some of my exercises before going to taekwondo. After taekwondo, I came home, ate dinner, helped my mom with several things she needed help with then a few friends came to my house to play basketball. My great-grandmother was having trouble with her computer so I quit playing for a little bit to ride my bike to her house to fix it for her. After I fixed her computer, I met my friends at the park and we played basketball again for a little bit longer then I came home so...

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Thursday

Today I got up & surprised my sister by making breakfast for him and taking it to her in bed. We didn't have much planned but me, my sister & several of our friends went to park downtown and played basketball for a while until it start pouring rain and we get soaked. When we got home I worked on some of my exercises before going to taekwondo. After taekwondo, I came home, ate dinner, helped my mom with several things she needed help with then a few friends came to my house to play basketball. My great-grandmother was having trouble with her computer so I quit playing for a little bit to ride my bike to her house to fix it for her. After I fixed her computer, I met my friends at the park and we played basketball again for a little bit longer then I came home so...

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Getting Started

Well, it has taken me a few days to settle into my 'Master's-Journey-mindset', but I think I am finally ready to get started. Hopefully I will figure out how to enter my tracking numbers on the website!!!!! I have to admit that I'm a little (ok, a lot) intimidated by the scary number of requirements I will need to complete before my testing date in October 2015, but I know that the only way to get close to those goal numbers is to tackle each requirement one at a time and keep moving forward. I'm feeling a bit old-ish lately--stiff hips, body parts and joints that make weird, random popping sounds, and a little (ok, a lot) extra weight to lug around these days (which one of you made me eat all of those Reeses Peanut Butter Cups?). This journey will be a challenge for me on many levels and I'm...

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Thursdays ...

Thursdays are my long days, but short on time.Was hoping to get more requirements in today.

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Thursday

  I can definitely say I worked up a sweat today.  J  After Black Belt class I came home and had to finish up with jump rope, sparring, and a few more self-defense.  I’m beginning to feel that familiar soreness from requirements.  I guess that means I’m working hard.  I set up my YouTube account yesterday.  Now if I can just talk my kids into holding the camera while I do my stuff.  

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Color belt...

Color belt testing at Lake Norman. Went well! Hutchinsons tested for their High Red Belts and did great. I was very happy with the day...but did not get alot of Journey requirements done. Managed a "quick" run. Only 2 miles, but it felt like 5....got to get over my mental hatred for the running. I actually like it once I get passed the first mile or so, but forcing myself to take those first few steps.....

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Today was ...

Today was the last day of school and very exciting. We only had to go a half day and it was our awards program. My chorus class sang the Star Spangled Banner and I was recognized for making A/B Honor Roll. Now it is time to get summer break started but I will have a busy Summer working on my black belt requirements. After school I spent a lot of time working on my 1st essay which I chose to go “How I can Apply Tae kwon do to my life”. I am almost finished and plan on completing it tomorrow. After I worked on my essay, I went to my regular taekwondo class then we had our 1st black belt class at the Belmont location which I really enjoyed. Master Shin ordered my new uniform today so I can wait to get to start wearing it next week.

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Today was ...

Today was my last full day of 6th grade. I am so excited about tomorrow being the last day. I woke up excited and then I had my favorite breakfast which is pancakes. After school, I played with my friends in the neighborhood for a few minutes then I went to taekwondo and had a good class. I am working on my first essay and excited about getting the black belt cycle started.

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I had a lo...

I had a lot of fun last night dancing at Friday Night Live and playing with my friends. I had sparring class this morning and had a good workout. After sparring class I came home, had lunch, played basketball and went to get orangeades with my mom. Tonight we went to Hardee’s for dinner & now I am getting ready to play basketball and spend the night with my friend Jeron. Only 2 more weeks until I can start tracking my physical requirements. I can’t wait! It felt good to get started this week on the other written/meditation requirements. I am excited about the King Tiger 5K in 2 weeks too.

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This morni...

This morning I got up & got ready for another day of school. I am excited that it is Friday and the last day of EOG’s for 6th grade. I had a bacon, egg & cheese biscuit for breakfast then headed off to school. During gym we played basketball which I enjoyed because I like playing basketball. I am getting ready to go to Friday Night Live tonight and have some fun.

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Day #1

This is my 1st journal entry. I’m excited to get started. Today I got up, got ready for school and had blueberry muffins for breakfast. We had EOG’s at school so I am glad to have that behind me. After school I had a little bit of time to play with my friend tonight then I went to taekwondo. Tonight’s class was a workout class. After taekwondo I played basketball with my friend Noah. Now I am worn out from a busy day and getting ready to go to bed.

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June 12, 2014

Feeling good today. Except for my legs, my hamstrings especially are very sore. At least have to reach Sunday! Right now I am using my Sundays to recoup. Today is the 1st day of Summer Camp for North Charlotte, so I am sure it will be busy! I will definitely make sure to sneak in requirements throughout the day. Knocked some out this morning already. Cannot fall behind! Also, created gmail account this morning so I can set up my Youtube account to share training videos with SaBumNim.

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Had a good...

Had a good day.Was able to knocked out a lot of my requirements early and rebuild the rails of my porch. Tomorrow back to the run/walk. ;-(

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First Step

  Well this is the first of many journal entries on my Master’s Journey.  I’m still trying to determine what I have to do each day to stay on track and the whole thing is very intimidating, but I’m just going to take it one day at a time.  It will take me a while to get into a routine, but I’ve taken the first step….  

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Rain Rain ...

Rain Rain go away I got cross fit in 195 back squat and 195 dead lifts with 5AMRAP completed with jump rope (I hate jump rope), push ups and the dead lifts, lots of funNo run though do to the rain this afternoon Burkart out

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Very excit...

Very excited to start my Master's Journey! But a bit slow getting started! Easily getting in my poom saes....loving learning and practicing the Pal Gwe Poom Saes that the black belts will learn. Push ups are proving to be the most challenging! Can't wait for June 21st so that some of my summer camp black belt candidates can start doing stuff with me.

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Happy day :-)

Had a happy day. So happy i was at the do jang at 8:30 for a 9:30 training. Need to get a new set of glass. Worked out for me got 10 jump rope and 10 sparring rounds in before Master Evins awesome training/ Mentor session.

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Video Uploading

Ok so not only am I trying to get better at TKD I am also trying to get better at You Tube stuff, so I did a test tonight to Master Evins on a video upload, if it worked then I think I got what is needed for video uploads that I have to complete, we will see. Cross fit in the early Am and then camp stuff as school is out. Summer time is here and I am already sore woop woop Burkart out

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First week.

First week down. Still working on my running, or more like run and walk. One step at a time.

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Web Page

Ok so yesterday I got on and it showed 80,000 push ups so and today it showed 10,000, weird but I worked about every time I had a small break I did push up sit ups and so on, I found out today I still hate jump rope

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Getting Started

Ok so I am trying to get this web page going and trying to get things set up, I have been doing a bunch work since January and have already hit some major road blocks but now that I am on I am gong to get things entered and start on the journey to 2016. I wanted to do a full two years so I can finish strong something I started in 2008.

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SWEAT, SWEAT, SWEAT

Started this journey off pretty well. I'm thankful I have been doing CrossFit for awhile now, it has definitely helped in between cycles. I need to get a pull up bar for at home, though. Normally, just doing pull ups when I go to the gym a couple days a week. If i have enough time to go running on the greenway (mainly the weekends I think), I can use the monkey bars on a playground. :) The workout this morning was great, I'll head into the dojang in just a bit and knock some other things out! Good luck to all candidates and masters!

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1st day on site

This morning I got sick and its my first day on the journey. tomorrow I know I will be sluggish but I will go on a slow walk tomorrow morning today I'm going to rest and write down my meals for the journey

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no schoool

Since exams are done for me, I dont hav to go to school this week :) cant wait for summer to start. Still got to go to work...but payday is amazing :)

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Rained all...

Rained all day today... work was really boring since no one really came :/ aahh school needs to end

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So todayat...

So todayat work I had a patient come in who is 98 for a prescription. ..he drove here in tricked out nissan Z 370 with the doors opening upwards...I asked him for his license..his excuse for not having it.. "son I lost it in world war 2" hahahaha I wanna be like him when im old

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So todayat...

So todayat work I had a patient come in who is 98 for a prescription. ..he drove here in tricked out nissan Z 370 with the doors opening upwards...I asked him for his license..his excuse for not having it.. "son I lost it in world war 2" hahahaha I wanna be like him when im old

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Been worki...

Been working everyday for the past 2 weeks...sooo tired.. everyday rifht after school from 330 to 8 :( and then hw till 12... same routine for 2 weeks...im dead...I miss tkd.. aahh

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Clean shav...

Clean shaved feels verryy good! Haha walked around the school today with a python (my APbio class pet) and chilled with my principal! Good relaxing day today!

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In about a...

In about a couple of minutes will be my sisters 23rd birthday! She is at medschool so she cant be here to spend it with us. But we sent flowers and gifts and had her friends plan a big party for her! Cant wait to see her reaction

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Went all d...

Went all dressed up in a suit for a interview for a big club in my school :) I think I did great! Hopefully I get accepted. Anyway schools almost at an end and senior year is close!!

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Life is so...

Life is sooo busy now a day! College applications and studying! When will it end???

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Hope the g...

Hope the goodwill games went great today! Wish I was there. Exams are over. And so i school in a few weeks. Cant wait till my sister comes home!!

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Still home...

Still homework -_- even after exams are done teachers still decide to give work :/ ugh...tornado warning today in school! Still though..I love the rain!

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Last exam ...

Last exam was today! School is basically over for me! Passed junior year with a 3.8 out of a 4.0!! Proud of myself!

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Last AP ex...

Last AP exam tomorrow! Cant wait for it to end! Then summer vacation starts soon!!!

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mothers day

Had an amazing mothers day :) im so great full to have a mother so great and amazing in every way. She is my number 1 women in my life!

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the huttle

today my aunt came it was fun  me and my best friend went for a run i felt happy but he takes karate classes he is  a black belt he should me some forms and i showed him my forms he said my forms were cooler than his but i think his were so awesome i hope i see him another time 

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calc done. 6 more exams

Exam went great today. I think I passed with a 4 out of 5. We will see when the test results come back. Medication seems to be working cus im feeling great :) cant wait to get back to tkd soon

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board

i have nothing to do i am at m grandmas house and i am so board i am just laying down and typing on my phone i hope i will go back home soon i loved what my grand ma cooked but i am just mad because my did not pick me up see ya soon 

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bad news :( :( :(

i found out that master kim well be leaving i am so sad i felt like i was going to cry or something but i i think its for the best i will always miss master kim he was one of my best friends and he was my mentor also he has taught me so many stuff i well never forget he has been a good role model and i am inspired to do more tae kwon do because of him. Well today master kim was teaching bb class it was the best bb class i have ever been to. master kim really helped me good grades to h ewas a great mentor and also a good friend. i will never ever forget master kim one day i will see him again   

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out of the hospital

Finally out the hospital :) exams starts tomorrow! First of 7 :( wish me luck yall!

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today

i had a great day today i found out that their is no school tomorrow i am happy happy happy but the sad part is i won't be with my parents that much.i went to TKD today i had the best class i did a lot of exercise i won't to flexible but i will keep trying  am soooo happy i am a black belt i ate  a  salad it was really good then i ate a fruit salad to and know i a watching tv 

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Sunday

Today i had an epic day well i did a lot of stuff staring of by running i don't now why but i felt like it well when that was done i went to church then i went to the mall i had a great time their i bought so much stuff but today my mom got a new phone it was the 5s the touch ID thing was jamed up but i fixed it was sort of hard to fix it.i bought some new shorts today too. i went back home and had a nice 30 min nap i was glad i took a nap because i was going to watch movie i lasted till now but my parents did not last that long they fell asleep in the middle of the movie and it wasn't any movie it was the hobbit my dad likes that move but he didn't...

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yesterday

well yesterday i had some technical difficulties which was horrible but i am still able to do it right now.(lol) yesterday i had the best time of my life well all of that candidates were there it was fun rafting but when we reached the PIN ponng it started the boat flip over i whent in the water got driven by the water but then got save and my boat that git saved flipped over to so i just had some minor injuries but it was ok i had a great tim at mega zip lining it was epic i was afraid of hights but know i fased my fear!!!!!!!!!! 

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drinking tea!!

today i had the best time of my life it was the day i got my belt i am a first poem now yayayayay i feel happy but in order to keep it i haft to do a little more journals so i can finish it up well i can't believe we had to drink the tea in 3 sips that was horrible!! well picture time was awesome as well but i loved the organization of the tea ceremony it was relaxing 

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tea ceremony

Tea ceremony is coming soon :) cant wait to get the new belt. I wonder what the retreat will be at! Aahhh

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tea ceremony

Tea ceremony is coming soon :) cant wait to get the new belt. I wonder what the retreat will be at! Aahhh

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messed up day

today i had to get my mente session in `so i did well i turned out to be a really great session i only need 1 more session to end this once and for all so yes i am tired but i keep moving forward i have a session tomorrow so it finally ends i love my mente he is really funny (lol)

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HOMEWORK/TKD

i had homework so bad i felt like leaving it but i now i had to do it so i did them well then i went to king tiger i did the worm ups in a class we'll i helped out in class to i was pretty board to just for a little while but then i got to help out a kid he was a white belt so that meant that he was going to be easy to train master knight said he needs to now his basic kicks kwon soul in english and korean and he said italian and spanish well of course i could teach him it in spanish that would be easy so easy!! so we fished up and me and him had so much fun i had a great tim but homework was hard also!

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carowinds

Today was great. Mum felt good enough to let me go to carowinds with some friends. Imm sooooo sore and tired. Exams soon!!

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alot of sparring...

Did 4 days worth of sparring in one day...im tired sore and in pain cus I had 2 soccer games today and still did sparring...aaahh

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job interview

Aced job interview with the carolina panthers :) mums doing great so far since she has been a the hospitalt

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal, I definitely can relate to Solomon that states that life is meaningless. I'm also come to the conclusion that the only thing that matters is God. I've been in search of what my true purposes is. sometimes I feel like I've found it and other times I feel like I have no clue. Are we just to exist? China to separate my lives for my children just seems almost impossible but it needs to be done. This is to be my last official journaling. There's so much to say. I need to complete my requirements for my leadership. I'll pay take another week and a half to complete it all. Let's see what this week brings.

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal, what a day. I help my daughter at the flea market today. We rented a booth so we had to be there at 8am. To make it more interesting I had my two year old grandson, Kash, with me. Then I went to work until 8 PM

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal, today went to help and completed another leadership credit. Also stayed for black belt class. We learned new form (one I had never seen before). I find it interesting that TKD is constant learning. Also realized during class warm-ups that I have to continue conditioning myself physically. It's the cycle is over I decided that I would slow down or not do my physical activities at all, and I can tell the difference in my strength and endurance.

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Busy day t...

Busy day today even though I didn't go to work. I did however you like the time wisely I'm going to get a 90 minute massage; clean my garage to get ready for this weekends' Flea Market. I realized that I also need to do a better job and getting regular massages. I was way overdue. Tomorrow is

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal, today I went back to class to work on finishing up my leadership credit. It felt a little different. I really paid attention and realized how the instructor commanded the room and made me wonder if I had that same command. I know I definitely need more training

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal, today I went back to class to work on finishing up my leadership credit. It felt a little different. I really paid attention and realized how the instructor commanded the room and made me wonder if I had that same command. I know I definitely need more training

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal I was so exhausted after my black belt test yesterday that I fell asleep while eating.

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The End is not the end but the beginning

Wow. What an amazing 11 week journey. Actually my journey started September 1, 2009 but the most recent leg of that journey came in the form of this Black Belt cycle. Sure you can put a cost on the opportunity to participate in the King Tiger Black Belt cycle. There were some fees involved however that in no way is a reflection of the true cost or value of what we just went through or experienced. It is not possible to put a price on the confidence that I gained, the camaraderie that the nine people of different ages, races, genders and life experiences developed nor the physical improvements that we made. We lost weight, some gained weight/muscle, we got healthier physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually in some cases. We realized there is NOTHING we are not capable of doing if we just commit to it and have the love...

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Testing

I know yesterday was a harsh day but we all know we have to work hard i know did great but sometimes i am shy and don't like to be called out from the group but i know it was for the best i know i am going to have some fun today i hope that all of are still working hard GOod luck !! :)

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First Half Down, Second to Go!

Tonight was a very tiring test. I really liked the creative forms that some of you did. I am ready for the rest of the test this afternoon. I wish you all the best. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!

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Its testin...

Its testing day i got plenty of sleep so i should be good for tonight, goodluck to everyone tonight i know yall will do good:)

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nervous

i feel tired and happy i am determined to pass and i will always do my best i will show my instructors that i am 2 times stronger then what i used to be i will never give up and good luck to everybody i hope all of you do well 

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Dear Jouna...

Dear Jounal, can't sleep. Too much on the brain. Will be getting a chiropractic adjustment at 7:25 in the morning. Plus laser treaentvon elbows, shoulders , which is Desperately needed. I'm not going to worry but try to stay focus. Been saying my affirmaton "I am a Black Belt. I am a Black Belt!"

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal, had a really good day today. consisted of lots and lots and lots of practice (five hours worth of practice I put in today). I hope it pays off tomorrow night. A couple of things need to be refined but I hope it all comes to me during testing. I'm as ready as I'm ever going to be. Sending up a prayer now

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great day

today i had a great mente session and a greta mentor session to well i am still practicing on what i haft to do for tomorrow well i think i am pumped up for it and never give up fellow members

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Ahhh tomor...

Ahhh tomorrow is testing day, the time flys when youre having fun. hahaha anyways had a good day my bio grade is going up which is good and i am trying to get my civics grade up to a c again so hopfully the project that we are doing tomorrow will bring it up.

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal, all is well on the homefront. I'm trying to get things in order for the next two days. I'm going to be in MIA with my family. It's going to be a true test to see whether they can truly function without me. Have one more Sparring class and several Leadership classes to complete as well. I need some sleep.

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I had a go...

I had a good day today, had oatmeal for breakfast and then i got ready for school. when i got to school i normally go hangout with my friends but i went to my first block to get ready for 1st block, trying to get my grades up. in 1st block we made cookies that represent DNA. the cookies were actually not that bad, they were no bake cookies and they were made of peanut butter oats and coco. then i went through my day wearing my JROTC uniform, me and 6 others in my class wore them, but the other 5 people forgot to wear them so first sergeant yelled at them. then my day went so as usual. in 4th block with is civics we are working on this project where we have groups and we are making campaigns, i was elected as my groups class president and we...

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Dear Journ...

Dear Journal, thank God for family and friends. Relying Heavily on them for support while I continue to embark on this journey. early this morning did the usual went to sparring class and then Double back for black belt class. We got new uniforms tonight which made it become more real for me. I'm gonna be testing for my black belt. But I have to get through Friday first.

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Today was ...

Today was a very long and harsh day it was stressful but alright at the same time. my mom and i went to test for our PMAA but we didnt do so well at least thats what i think. but anyways i am very tired i have been up till about 10 everynight doing things and i need sleep so goodnight people you will hear from me tomorrow.

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50th journal entry

Well this is the last journal entry, all requirements have been met, and testing is fast approaching. Today went to Philipino Stick testing, there are things that I still need to work on to make it a more smooth, but overall not bad. Testing is the 4th and 5th, I can't wait until the 6th, and te 7th is my 25th wedding anniversary. See you on the other side of the Moon!

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Beautiful Walk/runs

I am working in Wilmington this week. We are shooting outside and the Weather has been beautiful.yesterday I enjoyed my Walk / Run near the Cape fear River. I really enjoy History and love the area's old structures.I also was able to workout in Leland yesterday. It was a blackbelt class but was their weapons Week. Master Osborne went thru our forms and Self defenses for me before we dove into weapons. I hope to go back tomorrow night.Today I was told about a 2.4 mile trail near Wrightsville beach so I went there for my miles. it was later than yesterday So on the trail back I Was able to see a beautiful Sunset. Just a little bit to go to finish up my miles.. I will probably head back to the river again tomorrow afternoon When I finish shooting.

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