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….
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
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.
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.
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
First week down. Still working on my running, or more like run and walk. One step at a time.
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
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.
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!
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
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 :)
Rained all day today... work was really boring since no one really came :/ aahh school needs to end
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
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
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
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!
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
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!!
Life is sooo busy now a day! College applications and studying! When will it end???
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!!
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!
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!
Last AP exam tomorrow! Cant wait for it to end! Then summer vacation starts soon!!!
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!
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
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
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
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
Finally out the hospital :) exams starts tomorrow! First of 7 :( wish me luck yall!
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
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...
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!!!!!!!!!!
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
Tea ceremony is coming soon :) cant wait to get the new belt. I wonder what the retreat will be at! Aahhh
Tea ceremony is coming soon :) cant wait to get the new belt. I wonder what the retreat will be at! Aahhh
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)
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!
Today was great. Mum felt good enough to let me go to carowinds with some friends. Imm sooooo sore and tired. Exams soon!!
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
Aced job interview with the carolina panthers :) mums doing great so far since she has been a the hospitalt
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Dear Journal I was so exhausted after my black belt test yesterday that I fell asleep while eating.
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...
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 !! :)
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!
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:)
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
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!"
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
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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!
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.
Hey, guys. Aren't you excited about getting our new uniforms?I know that I am. They are so oooooo oooooo cool and I rock the look and style. I know I am speaking for everyone when I say WE WILL NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Journal, I finally feel like I'm making progress. Met with both my Mentee and mentor today, which finalized our tenth and last session for both. Scanned both forms and dropped in the dropbox. Yeah... Also, Did one more Leadership credit tonight. About to throw a load of laundry in the washing machine. Baby clothes. How does two little babies go through so much clothes?
Dear Journal, I finally feel like I'm making progress. Met with both my Mentee and mentor today, which finalized our tenth and last session for both. Scanned both forms and dropped in the dropbox. Yeah... Also, Did one more Leadership credit tonight. About to throw a load of laundry in the washing machine. Baby clothes. How does two little babies go through so much clothes?
Dear Journal, I finally feel like I'm making progress. Met with both my Mentee and mentor today, which finalized our tenth and last session for both. Scanned both forms and dropped in the dropbox. Yeah... Also, Did one more Leadership credit tonight. About to throw a load of laundry in the washing machine. Baby clothes. How does two little babies go through so much clothes?
8 exams in one day...i am brain dead...aaahhh I need tkd testing to come soon!!!
Today was eh alright, was pretty boring but i got hrough the day. i went to blackbelt class and we practiced black belt self defense, hopkido, and i finished my creative form and now all i need to do is practice it.
Woke up this morning with my troath feeling a little weird, Got a little annoyed as it stay through out the day. i think i may have a cold or something.
Yesterday was a pretty full day. Assisted with two classes at the Lake Norman dojang. After that went to Hickory to watch my daughter Brittney participate in Trampoline Tumbling gymnastic competition, she did pretty good out of three events she got 1st on one and 2nd on another. Got all requirements done. The only thing I have left is one more journal entry that I'll take care of tomorrow.
Dear Journal, Having a so so day. Got up this morning and my Spirit was out of sorts. Meditation didn't work. Didnt even make it to church. Very deep in thought and prayer. Took an ice-cream break and focused on TKD. Collectively dedicated 3+ hours. Did about 65 poomsaes including the new forms I need to know. I just need to stay focused and be a little more discipline with my time. I don't think my family understands.??
Dear Journal, Having a so so day. Got up this morning and my Spirit was out of sorts. Meditation didn't work. Didnt even make it to church. Very deep in thought and prayer. Took an ice-cream break and focused on TKD. Collectively dedicated 3+ hours. Did about 65 poomsaes including the new forms I need to know. I just need to stay focused and be a little more discipline with my time. I don't think my family understands.??
Okay sorry that I didn't write a journal yesterday I woke up at 4:30 to go to six flags with JROTC and I didn't come back till 12 at night. But yesterday I had a very fun day I rode only three rides because of the weather. But those three rides were awesome. I enjoyed hanging around with my friends all day. An today me and the family went out and did some shopping I got some new running shoes and some new cloths as well. So far today is a good day sun is out not to cold not to hot.
Saturday was tough. I have what I believe to be a cold. It has really slowed me down. It was a nasty rainy day and since I am sick I did not go run. I was only able to do a few things outside of our Black Belt class. I felt so exhausted. It is difficult to rest knowing that I have things I need to do. Today is really cold and windy so I don't think running is in my best interest but that puts me further behind. I am going to try to do some poomsaes and self defense and maybe try to finish out my push-ups and sit-ups. I am struggling to find the balance of not doing anything but resting and doing my requirements. I know I need to focus on getting better for our test this coming Friday night. Maybe if I do a little and...
Twice this week during BB class someone on cycle with me has been giving me wrong advice during my classes. Instructor Weeks has been teaching me right, but this person still tries to tell me to change what I've been taught,. I'm glad Master Cavasos saw it on Thursday and came over and helped. I know Instructor Weeks has taught very well so I am not worried. mI'm a little bit nervous about testing next Friday, but I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!
HOSA was great!! Made top ten but not top three like last year ...but I always got next year! Only 7 days till testing!! I cant wait!! Aahhh!
Dear Journal I'm exhausted. It's about 8:55PM I'm just getting home from work Really long day. I gotta push through and trying to fit some more poomsaes in. Have a few things set up with the famaily but have to postpone because I need To set some additional time aside to work on my staff forms. Still praying some answers regarding the twins.
My schedule has been so crazy this week. I am SO grateful the entire 10 weeks have not been this stressful and demanding. I don't know that I would have made it this far. I am still very back logged in my order processing. I am leaving town for work and under the gun to get everything complete and to the lab before I head out. I am hopeful that I am able to catch some classes while out of town and that just being away from the normal household stresses will be enough to help me NOT stress anymore than I already am and continue to prepare for the test(s) upcoming. This is journal entry number 50... last required. I've been keeping copies of all of my entries, and have more than 50 I just didn't get them all posted. I am sure in times to come it will be...
Dear Journal, today was very hectic. My daughter decided she didn't want to be mommy anymore just before I was leaving for work this morning. I had to figure out what I'm going to do with the twins think I might have to quit my job in order to take care of them. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that they're safe and secure
A few more journal entries and the finish line is in sight. I'm exhausted. I need to take a day off from everything and recharge my batteries.
Well, one week from today we test. I have just a few things left to do today. I am trying my best to not "be sick". I had a sore throat all day yesterday with yellow stuff in my nose/sinus. It could be allergies and sore throat from drainage. This morning it is more sore. I am going to drink a lot of immunity tea at work today. Yesterday and Wednesday were crazy busy at work so I have to make an effort to get my fluids in. This is my last required journal entry, what an amazing 10 weeks.
My brain is fried!! I know that everything will fall in place, but at this time I'm just plain tired.
Woke up today and i was actually awake which made my day so much better. i went through the school day like it was no big deal, when i got outside it was so beautiful and warm, hopefully it will be like that tomorrow but probaly not. anyways went to work on PMAA stuff tonight at the dojang.Then when i got home i was getting ready for bed so yup im going to sleep goodnight ya'll:)
I have only 0.96 miles away from my goal. Gonna finish it tomorrow. I know that I have said it before, but I WILL NEVER EVER EVER GIVE UP!
Dear Journal, Having a great day this far. However, during adult day class went to do a roundhouse and my leg slipped out from under me. I got the wind knocked out of me and I think I have whiplash. Acutally quite funny now I look back at it. Met with Mentor and Mentee today. Learned something new. Heading to sparring class in Mint Hill and full cirle to do Black Belt and PMAA classes. I'm not sure what should be going through my head but its all jumbly. Am I the only one that feels this way??
Because I am working out of town next week there are a lot of students and parents I will not get to see again before the Black Belt test. Today before and after class there were a lot of comments and best wishes for the overnight test. We have such a wonderful group of people at Belmont. They really are all very special and have been a wonderful group full of support to me along this cycle journey. They all pitched in and made a big difference when it came time to ask for toys and toiletries for our community service project.I have received 'booty bumps' ( a few strong ones from some of the smaller kids, I had to ask them to take it easy on this old lady and not to knock my back out). I've been asked regularly how I'm doing, I've been told "you can do it!",...
Finally done packing for my hosa trip for tomorrow! Next two days will be fun yet difficult. I gope I place in the top three! Next week is black belt testing so I hope everyone is prepared!!
Today was a pretty good but long because of our midterms. but i cant wait till friday and saturday, because friday i get to hang out with one of my good friends named morgan then on saturday i go to six flags with my JROTC group. soo i am soooo excited
Hapkido, Hapkido, Hapkido.....Trying to get this rendered to memory. Work was a pain in the rear today. Not much more to say
Yeah! All zeros! It's interesting how different my frame of mind is when doing push ups or pull ups now. Since I don't HAVE to do them anymore for cycle, I enjoy doing them more. I've have visitors in from out of town for work since Monday morning, so I've had to be in the office and in meetings constantly the past 3 days, so I've had less time to do requirements. I've actually missed it.
Well, a good cold morning to you, Journal. I just returned from my 1.6 mile run in 28 degrees dark morning. It was a brisk clear morning with a moon that looks like the Cheshire Cat flashing a crooked toothy grin at you. I realized this morning that I was the only human out this morning at this hour and that I have become one of those people that I used to wonder about. You know the ones that are running in double layers of clothes in 28 degrees. Funny, isn't it. Finished up my kicks last night and one by one things are being crossed off the list. I remember from my 1st Dan cycle and test, waking up in the middle of the night from dreams where I forgot how to do certain things during testing. I am trying to avoid having those dreams by thinking positive thoughts and...
Hey, I reached a whooooole lot of requirements, and they will not be the only things that I have done all cycle. I really appreciate my mom. She has been the best person all cycle and all of my life. WE'LL NEVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE UP!
Not much to report today. Just trying to get all requirements done and over with.
Not much to report today. Just trying to get all requirements done and over with.
We had midterms today, i think i did pretty good over all.when i got home i had to study for civics then we had to go to PMAA class we ended up going an hour early so we finished up our sparring rounds, so we are done with those. we took our PMAA class and reviewed section c
Dear Journal,I went to the YMCA this morning and attempted running on the treadmill instead of the indoor track (my knees are acting up). It was a pleasant change. I have sparring in Mint Hill tonight and am going to try to double back for black belt class because it's going to be challenging. The babies had a doctor's appointment today. Chol weighs in at 7 lbs 1 oz and Cade at 9lbs 1 oz-Off to the races!
Last night I met with my mentor, Amy Tucker, one last time. She has been an amazing mentor. I also met with my mentee, Russ. I expect to meet with him tonight as well. He has been out of class a lot so we are behind on our sessions. I thought I was going to have to start over with different mentee, however, he thinks he can meet this week and next to try to get this finished. He has been out of town with work a lot and sick some. I hope he is there tonight, he said he would be. He is a nice guy. Instructor Hsin had us do squat jump burpees last night. Those were tough. Ran again this morning. Thankfully I was able to get my run in before the rain started. Now to tackle the rest of the day and more requirements.
I said it out loud today... "Not this weekend, but next"'. I had many Parents and students asking today, ''what Week? ". It felt good to Say- 'Week 10' but its NOT over yet,. I still have Some requirements to finish... and I am practicing. ... Worried sick that I will forget everything when the time Comes..... Trying to stay focused even with the ever growing work load.
Hosa competition is soo close! Cant wait to go! I know ill place in top 10. Hopefully top3!! Then testing next week!!!
Hapkido, wang ho, wang ho, hapkido.... trying to reel it all in, the goal line is in sight and I'm gunning straight to it.
