Dear Journal, Wow!! What a day. Jumped right out the gate and hit the ground running. Went through the ritual of going to the Y, went to adult am class; worked with my mentee before assisting in class; stayed for BB and PMAA class tonight, which was very humbling. Again felt like a White belt. Apparently been only practing new ciriculum so i can build a memory forbut found out its best to practice the old belt cirriculum as well. OMG!! Gotta get on the grind.
Its been a long day.. I was up early trying to finish uploading an order that shows tomorrow. Its a slow process but I finished and jumped straight into requirements. I wasnt able to finish the requirements and had to head out to help with the early afternoon class, from there I headed across town hoping to be a little ahead of rush hour traffic. Time enough for a quick and light bite then I did sparring class in Mint Hill. We did alot of foot work drills. I liked the class and think I did ok but may find I dont walk so good tomorrow after all of the bouncing we did. After sparring I changed and ran back across town to catch the PMAA class tonight at Master Evin's.. Afterwards I had to make a quick stop at the store and am just getting in. I still have a...
today i had the ACT. in my opinion it went fairly easy :) i know i got atleast a 28 or higher. had a half day too so came home at 12:30. got a good workout in before black belt and sticks class.only 4 more weeks till cycle ends! cant wait!!
I had to be in the office early today. I had several meetings and then when I was trying to get some work done, I kept getting interrupted. So I didn't get as much done as I needed to. After getting the kids to baseball and softball practices, it was nothing but requirements. Had a good PMAA class tonight. Now if my beloved Wolverines could beat Illinois to clinch the Big Ten Championship, it'll make up for my slow morning. :)
today i felt sick every were it all happened when i was waiting outside in the cold well i started to cough and then my nose got all stuffed after that my head started to hurt i had the worst day ever well school was ok i didn't like going to P.E today because my stomach started to hurt when we were running i am glade i never throw up well after school i went home and had a nice nap well until my mom woke me up to do my homework i was still sick but i didn't give UP!!!
today i finally turned in my voluneer stuff, but there may be more to come. i told people at school and at church, so this is going to be fun. but i have a lot to go with requirements and essays. I'LL NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!
I had so much homework today. i had to do 3 pages in LA that were super hard. Also had science homework and extra credit. And i got a paper to type for social studies tomorrow. Good thing our gym teacher made us run all class today because now i'm 1 day ahead of my running :) now the other things... I think i will start to do a lot of 1 thing to get it wiped out. i will try it next week.
I had a really good day today. i had gone to school today and we went to homeroom and watched movies while the juniors had to take the ACT test. then we had lunch and left school early now i am at home eating lunch and studying for school and the tkd written test.
Well, I surprised even myself today. I got up at 4:45 (nothing unusual there) did 30 sit-ups and yes, went for my run. It was 22 degrees outside when I started. Yes, I said 22 degrees, that was not a typo. I had double layers, including my silk long johns, glove and 2 hats. The wind was bitter and cut like a knife, however, I did not quit. I had to even pass my house in the loop at the 3/4 of a mile mark and kept running. Oh, I also did my run in less time than yesterday!!! Then I came home did 30 more sit-ups and 10 inclined pull-ups with my "Perfect Pull-up bar". Fed the cat & dog and after this journal entry I need to get in shower.
I'm behind on everything from my house to my physical requirements ... I still have so much to do before I call it a night.
Today went by great. Having login issues and the website wont accept my journals or inputs :( emails master hartle so hopefully I get that fixed. Today was a great day. Not mervous at all for my ACT tomorrow. Got a 34 out of 36 the first time I took it. This time shouldnt be hard at all :) not feeling over confident or under confident. I got this.
My best friend got some shocking, bad news today. It was so painful to watch her because she was hurting so badly. Today I had to remind myself that everything happens for a reason, and that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. She's a strong wonderful person and after this experience she will be even stronger. I only hope that 6 months from now, she will be able to look back be be thankful for this incident. Today, my bumps, bruises, and soreness was nothing compared to the pain in her soul. Life is all about perspective.
today i had a lot of homework and i went to a soccer game i got mad mad because i got a yellow card the ref said i kicked the guy from the back so i moved on with my life and kept playing well i scored 3 goals witch is pretty good and when that was over i went back home and ate a big salad thats all about my day!!
Today was a normal day. I didn't really do much of anything. All I did was take a vocabulary test and do math. Tonight I think I am going to turn in my volunteer stuff so that I can go ahead and type up my essay for it. I am also pretty much done with a few of my requirements. But I have a long way to go, but I'LL NEVER GIVE UP!!!
I went to instructor's camp and had a great time. It was a long weekend and full of hard work but so much fun. I got a call from my step-dad (who has been my step-dad since I was a senior in high school) that his brother, Sonny, has died unexpectedly yesterday around noon. I was/am devastated. Yesterday was a great day turn bad. I did not get much done as far as requirements go due to that news. However, I did get up at 4:30 and run in 57 degrees. I ran my 1.5 miles in 25 minutes. You may ask me if I am disappointed that it took me longer this time than it has in a while. I would tell you a firm NO. I am proud that I ran, especially after having missed several days due to instructors camp. I am also proud that I got up...
Dear Journal, played catch up today on my physical and writen requirements. It was intense.I went to church. Dinner was on the stove and went to work for a few hours. Tomorrow starts the day where I have to start doubling up on my classes. Wish me luck
We are back from instructors camp in Greenville NC. Wow am I exhausted!!!! Very little sleep, in two nights just over 10 hours all together. I did enjoyed learning different technics that are taught in the other schools. It was a jam packed Friday from 6:30PM to midnight and a full day the next day that started at around 9 AM (when I mean a full day I mean a full day). We started Saturday by eating breakfast and then going to the pool at ECU, then we went to a school gym and had the majority of a sessions there, had lunch in between sessions. We then went out for dinner. After dinner was done went to the Grand Master Lee's dojang and did some more sessions. The day ended at 12:30 AM. Left Greenville on Sunday 9AM, got home around 1:30 PM and I just crashed for a few...
I had a lot of donations today from my mom's friends. I'm sure that I have a lot of donations to last the hospital a years worth. I am seriously tired of the non stop requirements and they are all almost done. I WILL NEVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE UP!!!!
Another instructor' camp is in the books. It was a great camp, great to interact with all the school owners and masters, and see some familiar faces as well as some new ones. The sessions with Master Lee were my favorite...especially the pool session. On the way to and from Greenville, I studied for my written test, too. And the long nights are training for the overnight test! So it was a very productive weekend. I like productive. :)
Today i woke up around 7:30 got ready to go home, but boy was i tired. my mom said that i looked chinese because my eyes look so tired. My mom and i got home around 2. We unpacked first then i got to eat because i was starving. then i got settled at my house and went out side to read and enjoy the nice day in my swim suit. my dad made some wings and i ate abot maybe 15. they are delicious:) now my parents and i watching cowboys and aliens its a pretty good movie.
today i played soccer i scored no goals but i stool the ball a lot i had a fun time my team won 10 to 0 the team was ok they just didn't have a great defense i played midfielder witch is a hard position after the game i went back home and stared doing some requirements i did A LOT 0f push ups and sit ups witch made me proud i am really tired from all the work i did well i aways say thats how life is if u don't put any effort then you wont make it,well after that i played some video games and know i am writing this.
I am on the road Traveling Home from Instructor's Camp... I do love that My Son Can drive now,Im sore, Im Tired but feel rejuvenated at the Same time:. Ive really enjoyed the Conversation with my Son on this morning trip,. what a good Kid he is I am So proud of him. It thrills me that I get to hang out with him during events like this past weekend.... TKD has been Such a bonding agent for us. oh and the memories We are making . We have giggled about the black eye he gave me this weekend. There is a story he will get to tell for years . As for Me, I need to learn to get out of the way after disarming someone: HA, but I will Wear this Shiner with pride ....and what do they Say- " You are not training hard enough if you have...
Dear Journal, Today was a day to take it easy, reflect on my accomplshments and to be still. Its so easy to loose sight and fall into a state of self-pity. Got to spend some quality time with the family. Cut my workout in half today so not to over do things. Need to pray for God to put on my heart what direction to go. I know ths weekend was a learning leasson, but I still don't know what lesson I'm to learn.
today i had a great day it stared out with a great work out witch was awesome i did 300 push ups and 489sit ups and i ran a lot i am having some difficulties on some of my self defense's it was on blue but i looked it up on youtube and it work i was nervous that i didn't know it.i got new shoes witch were cool i got nikes 7.0 there red and black after this i am going try them on again
This Saturday i didn't have anything to do so i just did requirements for a good part of the day. I'm sore right now but i got ALOT done! im so proud im gonna take tomorrow off because i can afford to :) i might do this every saterday from now on. of course i have to do all my hoework on fridays but That means sundays will be free :)
Dear Journal, Came to realize that if I slow down enough God's will will be done. I guess I'm not really supposed to go to Greenville, and no matter how much I want to go I cant let water flow from a rock. I'm really exhausted and keep pushing myself and now its catching up to me. THe light-headedness is coming back, which is one of the first symtom of Virtigo. My left shoulder is strained from excessive assisted pull-ups. Plan on taking it easy tomorrow, by being still and listen. But Im not quitting. Hope you guys are enjoying Instuctors' Camp. I'm there in spirit.
Today was a very tired day. I just couldn't do much of anything. I did manage to get some running I'm but nothing else. I know I'm going to have to make up what I didn't do but it felt good to rest. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!
Too much school and work to handle. Aaahhhh mp break at all! If im not doing school im working. If im not working im doing tkd. If im not doing tkd Im doing doing school or work. Ugh. Help!
today i had a wonderful day, school was ok i had homework i feel bad for my teachers for still working it we had the snow storm, i went to PE had to run for 6 min witch is 1.5 miles and we played a game i scored 9 points straight well i was like the only one who new how to play soccer i was scared my team would all get red cards,i had one yellow because i tripped the other guy well my coach said it was a great sacrifice i am glade i didn't get a red card. i did a lot of sit ups and push ups today and i practiced koroy 10 times
Yesterday did sparring class. Kept on going with anything that I could get caught up with with requirements. I'm getting ready to go to instructors camp. Hopefully I'll have time to update things this weekend. I have a feeling that we will be so busy and tired at the end of the day that the last thing in my mind will be to enter information on the computer. Well I'll keep up with things in writing and then get caught up with the entries. See you on the other side of the Moon!
Dear Journal, Went to get a cupping session today. Really drained me. I have huge, puffy, purplish circles alll over. Went to the Y at 5;30am to get my requirements in. Ran 1.5 miles without walking!! Yessss!!! Helped out in class today and it was rewarding. I was, still am, very psyched about going to Instructors Camp, but dont have a ride up. I get off work at 3:30pm and almost everyone will be gone by then. I really have faith that everything will work out. Everything is in place with someone coming over to help Bobbi with the Twins. I'll get there. I'll hitch hike if I have to!!
I'm looking forward to Instructor's Camp. There is a buzz in the air. I still have a lot to do, and the day is almost gone. Be safe ... See everyone in Greenville!
today i had an epic day, first i went to school then i went to tae kwon do class i went to family class and i helped in one class i couldn't go to a bb class because i had a mentor session and i had a Buch of homework to do i had i realy great tim at king tiger today i did great on koroy and my high red belt self defense will i had a great day today.
Today was another busy day. I finished my book for the cycle and have to get my essay done for that. I also had to go to King Tiger Lake Norman for a Sparring class tonight. It was a lot of energy and fun. We got to do a lot of sparring and now I think I'm pretty caught up on those classes. I'll work on my essay and requirements this weekend. I'LL NEVER GIVE UP!
Today was a great day went to school got alot of complements in 2nd block for wearing a dress. then i ha to stay after for Feild day practice. when i got home i had to get working on my spanish project because i just found out it was due tomorrrow. then i had dinner which was pretty good:) then went to sparring class and i got to spare marcus it was weird sparring someone with out a hogal
Time to pack for instructor's camp! I'm looking forward to Grandmaster Lee's poomsae session. In the past, it's always been my favorite. Although I loved the pool session last year too. I'm glad we are doing that again. The first few times I went to instructor's camp, we didn't have a pool session. I love the water and in love TKD so it's an awesome combination. Last cycle, I did some of my daily training in my pool at home...it's different and the water resistance helps see if your form is correct.
Dear Journal, What a day..Started off early. Went to the Y to run, work on sone poomsaes and physical requirements. Seems like no matter how many times I do them it doesn't seem enough because everything goes out the window when push comes to shove. I need to pick up some KTape for Instructors Camp. My mind was willing but my body wouldnt cooperate. After doing collectively 8.5 hours of massage, I was done. Came home, took a shower; helped with the grandbabies. set my alarm for 11pm finished the rest of my physical requirements and came on the computer. Need to check emails. I have close to 5 thousand unopened emaills. Good Night!
Well it looks like the cycle is half way done. Cany believe that im already testing for my 3rd dan. I feel proud of myself. Even though I started a week amd a half later than everyone else I was still able to get caught up. I cant wait till the actual testing. I feel prepared.
I am really sore from tryouts and my elbow is hurting for no reason. I am good at passing and defending but offence I'm still working on it. if i don't make the team i might tryout for track so i can get rid of my running requirement. anyways we ran 5 miles at tryouts then did scrimmaging.
Not much time to journal tonight...Had a busy morning... Did a sesssion with almost 60 kids. I finished up and made it home with just enough time to grab a quick bite and head out to help with the afternoon class then on to the red belt plus class. .. "Wacky Wednesday". I'm experiencing back spasms, I think the leg throws last night did not do much for me... Class was a bit tough. My Mentor came to Belmont tonight to work with me. She rocks! We covered the attack and defend forms with and without the staff along with some other things. I really appreciate that she was able to take time out tonight. As it normally is I get home late on Wed.. Now I need to finish up my requirements and get eveything unloaded and the order processed for what I shot today. It doesnt take long to...
In my session with my mentor today I went through my creative form. She said it looked ok...no strange or awkward moves...so now I just need to practice it about a 1000 times in the next few weeks! We also had a good family class tonight and I finished up my requirements while watching Michigan play Purdue. They won with a buzzer beater...very exciting game!
Getting to learn Wang Ho 5 will be quite interesting as you have to do a 360 degree turn usig left leg as the anchor and this is the leg that my ankle that I strained. I will need to find a way to make it work. Other than that a pretty usual Black Belt cycle day.
today i had i fun time at school i got to play mat-ball today its a combination of kick ball and dogeball and its a great game but the bad part is thats there to many people and when somebody kicks it somebody caches it i don't get there's is 4 bases you haft to go around twice to get a point JUST 1 POINT WHY NOT 2 well i had a fun time in P.E i guess?!. in math i had tones of homework but i am glade that my teacher said i could just do half because i know everything else and i am in scholars math witch is good today i heard a good quote it came from *Albert Einstein* quote of the day:"imagination is more important then knowledge" -Albert Einstein
Good morning!!! I can not believe what a morning it has already been and it is only 5:50 a.m. I got up at 4:30 (nothing new there) and hit the floor running, almost literally. A while back if you had told me that I would wake up at 4:30, do 10 burpees, 10 inclined pull-ups, 20 sit-ups before running, I repeat, RUNNING 1.5 miles, I would have wondered what kind of nut you were. But that is what I did this morning. The best thing of the morning was that I beat my best time. Up to now my best time for this loop has been 24:17 but I set a goal for less than 24 minutes. TODAY I DID MY RUN IN 23:50.88 !!!!!!!! On January 18th when we took the pretest at Master Evins school I could not run the 1.5 miles so I did a walk/run. As a...
Dear Journal, Im pooped. I had class earlier today, worked, then BB Class and PMAA Class. I realized that there is still so much I dont know. Had a heart to heart with my Mentor.I think we are on the same page now. Also met with my Mentee. Trying to help her prep for testing. This is the week I chose to be a whiite belt. Now I know why its a white belt. Looking forward to this weekend. Instructors Camp here I come.
I Found a confused puppy running around between cars in rush hour traffic today. I Rescued her from the middle of the road and the chaos she had created and I found where she belonged. Best part was the wagging tail and the kiss she gave me up the side of my cheek. I spoke to some people about donations for our community service project and went to Black Belt class and PMAA class today. At the start of this cycle it seemed like forever. Now I have this feeling of there is not enough time.
Pretty good day overall. Staying busy at work. PMAA class today was challenging.
had a great day at school and got to play team 4 square witch is really awesome, i had a lot of homework today in all my classes this is why i couldn't go to bb class i am still stuck on a question on my homework i think i am on question #30 on math and i got 20 more to go but i still have a lot more work to do then just that i still got science and health i am tierd i wish i could freeze the world and sleep and then keep doing my homework. Quote: Life is like a trumpet if you don't put anything in it nothing comes out
PMAA class! I love that stuff! But I need a lot more practice! I think this is the only section I haven't done! Hopefully we will do it at Instructor Camp!
I had a very good day today i went to school and was actually awake till i got to 4th block i started to get really tired but i didnt fall asleep. i had to stay after school for feild day practice. id dint do so well on the hang time today because i was so sore from yesterday. after school i saw one of my friends and she told me that she likes being around me when im alone because i act like myself like i actually talk to her. normaly i am really shy when it comes to a group of people i barley know, but when i with someone that i know i talk to them. them i got home and did homework and ate dinner. finally i had gone to PMAA class where we went over class c sticks stuff. and now i am at home about...
This double stick section C is kicking my behind! I need to practice it earlier in the day, I think. Going to class after a full day when my brain is ready for a rest may not be the best time for me to try to work on this. I'll keep plugging away and eventually I will get it. Today was a frustrating day at work. I wish I could have come to noon class at Master Evins', it would have been the perfect way to de-stress. But I had a meeting until 11:15 and it takes me 30 min to get there. Plus I needed a full hour at lunch to work on requirements. As soon as cycle is over I can get back to Tues/Thurs noon classes over there again. Ok, gotta finish up my requirements...
Today I'm going to Mint Hill so I can make sure I am on track with my sparring classes. I've never been there before so I'm pretty excited about the experience. I am pretty caught up on my other requirements so I'll be able to spend time catching up on running (eewww). I want to just sit down now and watch TV but I still have work to do so.....I'LL NEVER GIVE UP!
I had an appointment to see Dr. Bill at Advanced Health and Pain Relief this morning at 8:30. My left elbow is really bothering me, painful, not just discomfort. He manipulated my left elbow and wrist and checked my left knee & right shoulder. Ironically my knee cap and knee are doing quite well in spite of my running and everything. Nothing like my 1st Dan cycle. However, my left side has been hurting and I was afraid I had pneumonia again like last year before Instructor's camp. I also wondered if I might have a rib out again. Dr. Bill checked it out and said "Good call, you do have a rib out." He manipulated it and now it doesn't hurt to breath and move. I can't help but think my running and everything else will probably benefit from getting that back where it belongs since it affected my breathing...
Last night was a great night in our South Charlotte Black Belt class. We worked on poomsae with Master Chin for 1st half then Instructor Hsin gave us a great challenging work out. I met with my most awesome Mentor Amy Tucker. We worked on Staff attack/defend. I needed to refresh myself on it and I always enjoy performing that with a person instead of just by myself. I hope to meet with my mentee, Russ Castilow, tonight. We are behind on meetings because he was out of town one week then out sick the next week. We will need to double up this week but that keeps me from being able to go to North Charlotte for BB class and PMAA because he and I work out after our Wang Ho class that runs to about 7:30. Ugh, I was really wanted to go to NC for more sticks. Well,...
Ive been up for the past two ours trying to get into my account. But it says it expired!! Ugh help!!
Ive been up for the past two ours trying to get into my account. But it says it expired!! Ugh help!!
Its been a long day. I am still a little sore from the weekend. What a beautiful day weather wise. I really enjoyed being able to run/walk outside. I wish I had been able to spend more time outside than I did but my day was busy- i had alot to do preparing equipment and sets for work...My Spring schedule Starts this week...My calendar is jam packed through May... I am always grateful for any work I have, I know however for the next two months the challenges of the cycle are about to become even more intense. I had a Mentee Session today, He did much better. I could tell he had practiced.. He is such a neat kid. I enjoy working with him.
Dear Journal, God and the power of prayer is Awesome! I went into work today and my Boss decided to reconsider me taking off this weekend. I think I may be going to Instructor Camp! I wont know definitely until tomorrow. Didn't have much of a productive day today. Playing catch up on sleep. Looking forward to go to the YMCA tomorrow. Decided to try and learn how to sign language for my new skill. It is quite interesting. It made me think how fortunate I am to have my sense of speak and hearing.
Pretty common day today. Working on the answers to the test. Sorry not much to say today.
I need to do more staff forms and Hapkido! #1-12 easy. But #12-32 I'm still working on! I know them but my brain won't put them in a numbered order! My foot still hurts and Instructor Camp is almost here! I came home with a broken wrist last year! I AM NOT GETTING HURT THIS YEAR! I want to finish this Black Belt Cycle without any injuries that require surgery!
Had soccer try outs today. i did pretty good but it was really intense and I'm really tired and sore. there was a fight there and i had to hold the 8th grader back from the puny 7th grader with a big mouth. 3 of my friends were helping but the kid still got punched in the face so i guess it was all for nothing haha. anyways a stray elbow struck me on my windpipe REALLY HARD so now my voice is a little weird for the time being and it hurts 24/7. I dont know if i will make it but the other people couldnt dribble the ball so i think i have a pretty good chance but then agian if its only me and a cople other guys that are good then our team will be demolished every match. If that happens I'll... idk what i willl do...
i had a great day today i first i went to school it was rough i had a lot of homework today right know this is my 20 min break i still got more to go. today i ran a lot more than any other day we ran more because the girls were listening to wrecking ball they said they still wanted to run because it was every ladies favorite the only thing i herd from the girls is *I CAME IN LIKE WRECKING BALL* (IT WAS ANNOYING) and then *WHAT DOUSE THE FOX SAY *DING DING DING DING * so we eventually ran the whole entire day. well that was kinda helpful for me because i can get some running in. but i was mad at the same time. Then i went to all my regular classes witch i felt sleepy in every single class i don't know why i...
I got tons of poomsaes and self defenses in today. I did some poomsaes this morning during a boring section of a conference call, more at noon class, then several in family class. And Instr Lloyd was my ukie before family class...we went through tons of self-defenses. Rick and I did our 10th mentee session today too. I got 2 miles in at noon and then another 2.8 miles this afternoon with my mentee (work mentee, not TKD). Only 2 weeks before the physical and written test...yikes.
Overall had a good day, didnt get much sleep last night though. This morning i couldnt find the normal mascara that i use so i had to try other ones i was having girl probs. went to school and had gone to all my blocks, then stayed after school for feild day practice. i am getting better at flexed arm hang. but before i went to practice i had to go talk to one of my friends and standing right in front of her was one of my other friends that i had to ignore the whole day for a specific reason but then she all of a sudden had asked me if i was gong to give her a hug but i was like but im not supposed to talk to you and shes like well i dont care and she actually said to me that she missed me. those...
Good morning! This morning I did my 1.5 run and in spite of my calves feeling like they were on fire, I persevered and ran the whole time!! It took me about, I think 17 seconds longer but I still ran the whole thing. I am so proud of myself for that part of it that I can't get down about the time. I think part of the reason was I had a restless night last night and did not sleep well. I don't believe my body got properly rested. Plus last night at church we had pizza for dinner during Jr. Youth. I work with the Jr. Youth at St. Andrews UMC and I don't think the pizza set well with my tummy, too spicy & greasy. I love working with the Jr. Youth. They are like my children that I work with at South Charlotte, they are my "adopted...
Oh Happy Day..Dear Journal, found out a few hours ago that my grandson, Cade, gets to come home tomorrow. Yeaaah!! And just in time. Amazing how God puts everything in place, first the car, then the crib and you know the rest. I know I cant give up. Had a staff meeting at my job today. Asked management if they could please adjust my schedule so i can attend Instructor's Camp for this upcoming weekend and got a negative. Not sure how I'm going to fulfill all my requirements to become a BB but I have faith that Giod will pull me through that journey as well. Phillipians 4:21. I guess I'ma have to thug it out! Lord Please be with me..
The first words out of my mouth this morning were "oH... ouch"...ouch is a normal first word but not usually until after I put my feet on the floor. This morning it started as I tried to roll over to step out of bed. The two classes, black belt and sparring back to back do take a toll on my body. I wonder if that will ever change. During my run/walk today I have cut my time a little bit since the pre-test. Yeah! To many it may not seem like much, but to me just the fact that I am doing any kind of jog is a real thrill. It has been eight years now...I was a two pack a day smoker. The june before my forty first birthday I decided it had been long enough and that not being able to breathe was not the path I cared to travel...
Almost full functiom of my knee. Hurts a bit tho but the pain is bearable. Got a good workout in today since ny knee didnt let me do much the past week :/ cant wait till class tomorrow! Back to a white belt ;)
Today was a good, busy day. It was sunny outside and I spent most of the morning working on requirements. I went to Lenoir with my Mom to see my cousin get baptized. It was awesome because I was remembering when I got baptized. He was very happy to see us. I'm tired and it's time for bed but I'LL NEVER GIVE UP! !
Today was not as good as yesterday. I'm glad that I got a lot of poomsaes done earlier on the day. Not much more that I want to elaborate at this time
today was the short day for me because i woke up did some running and did requirements , i had the breakfast ever it was really delicious. i went to church (had a great time there)i went to a princess party *yay* (Not Really) well the best part is that they had candy! and my coziness were going especially my little cuzoo she's 8 years old we both had a great time well me and my family were sense 4 o'clock so i was in the party for about 4 hours isn't that long well i think it is. i had an ok day from a scale 1 throw 10 it a (5).
Today I completed my empathy training. I went for 12 hours with the use of only one arm. I'll save all the details for my essay, but let's just say it was a frustrating day and I was counting down the time until I had use of both my hands again. I'm so fortunate to be in good health! I also did a lot of (one handed) research and writing of my Korean History essay. I pecked my way to another 3 pages. Today was a physical recovery day. I did a lot of jump rope and sparring rounds and a few poomsaes (remembering what Instructor Auerbach taught us on the last cycle), but spent about 5 hours on my Korean history research.
This morning I got and went for my run before going to church. I realized today on the way home from church that my loop done twice is actually slightly further than 1.5 miles, almost 1.6 miles and this morning I ran it all again. I have been doing requirements since church and working on Hapkido 1-20. I also plan on working on Stick forms and staff forms.
Shitaki Mushrooms!!!! I can't believe I fell asleep before entering my journal!!! SMH. Yesterday was another balancing act. I got up really early. Instead of going to the YMCA I ran/walk in my neighborhood and did my physical requirements at home. Dragged the entire family to the KIA Dealership in Gastonia. They held my hostage for 3.5 hours (the enitre time I sweating); missed BB Class and managed (by the Grace of God) to barely make Sparring Class. After that I worked 3-8pm. Does anyone know how to Clone a human being? :0) I need 4 of me: One to take over Mother/Nana Role; one for the Massage therapist, one for BibleTalk Leader/Servant; and One for the Tae Kwon Do Student. I know life is all about balance and with that will come inner peace. Am I there yet? Trying to work out a meeting schedule with my Mentor.
Didn't do much today. Just studied and went out to eat with family. My knee is getting better and I will have full function of it on Monday :) done with my essays and can't wait till the 15th for the written and physical test :) hopefully everyone is doing good!!
I have missed a few days of journaling. My days just literally ran together and slipped by too quickly. Before I knew it, each night the time was past midnight and I had missed a journal day. Then told myself, I would do better... tomorrow. Well, now it is four days past tomorrow. All in all, it was a good week. I am still in catch up mode. I am trying so hard to keep up the pace.I trained this week as a white belt. I've made notes through the week and hope to finish up the essay before the weekend ends. I did Black belt classes on Tue, Fri and Sat. this week, a sparring class on Thu and Today and helped in class on Mon, Tue & Wed. I finished the week helping out with Parent's Night Out, Nerf War. We had a great turnout. Black belt class was...
today i had school which was ok well i had a fun time at school the bad part is that i couldn't go to BB classes and any other classes i went to P.E which i choose the game it was 4 square every body in the whole class was happy that i choose the game we all had a great time at P.E then i thought i was going to lunch but my teacher said that because it was a half day well i was hungry i mean really hungry my stomach growled the whole entire day, i went to all my classes witch were all short especially reading i had a great day at school when i went home i got a package from eBay today it was a yankees shirt it was marino rivera's shirt know i am trying to gat it signed by the player.And i went...
today i had school which was ok well i had a fun time at school the bad part is that i couldn't go to BB classes and any other classes i went to P.E which i choose the game it was 4 square every body in the whole class was happy that i choose the game we all had a great time at P.E then i thought i was going to lunch but my teacher said that because it was a half day well i was hungry i mean really hungry my stomach growled the whole entire day, i went to all my classes witch were all short especially reading i had a great day at school when i went home i got a package from eBay today it was a yankees shirt it was marino rivera's shirt know i am trying to gat it signed by the player.And i went...
I had a great day today. I really enjoyed the Saturday Black Belt class and the Sparring Class. I was so worned out and sweaty when everything was said and done. Went and enjoyed a late lunch with my husband and one of my daughters (the other one is in Disney living it up on a school trip). We went and bought some $5 movies at Target. Came home and went for a 2 mile walk with my husband. Watched one of the $5 movie, after it finished have been practicing over and over again Wang Ho 4, as it's new to me and I want to lock it down in my mental file, I feel pretty good about this one. On the other hand I need to get the staff forms more tightly down, and I need to rub off the rust of my short stick.
Went Black belt class this morning wasnt to bad, we did lots of stuff in lines. then i had sparring class after and boy did i sweat. i probably sweated like 3 pounds. the instructor of that class told my mom that i have improved alot since the last class. then me and my parents went out to lunch at five uys, man i love their burgers and fries. we bought some movies at target for later to watch. when i got home i went for a run. ive been getting better at running since day one.
Today was a great Black Belt class. We did a lot of kicking. I met with my mentor Amy Tucker before class on Stick form one and Bolo form. I was really glad that we got to go through them during class. I always leave Black Belt class feeling inspired & challenged. We have so many great people that encourage one another. Next week this time I will be at Instructor's camp. Wahoo!!
I am not feeling well at all. I had to go to TKD. Oh and Instr. Luna, I'll be waiting for Logan. Anyway, jist got to get through today and I'll be all right. I'LL NEVER GIVE UP!!!
A full day is behind me. Whoo, tough and long. Got my requirements in between my appointments today. Feet are swollen, Legs are tight and back is sore, I've got issues. I'm considering an ice bath tomorrow... I just got the shivers just thinking about it. Might get me to feel better though. I'm still wondering why I can't upload photos on this journal.
Dear Jpurnal, I had very little time to breathe today and what a waste because today was beautiful. I am overdue for a massage! we have 5 more weeks left. Wow where did the time go. Trying to stay on top of things. Going to need to double up on my clases and travel a little. I pray God makes it clear as to what direction He wants me to go regarding my car. Do I trade in and combine payments for whatever my new payment amount will be, or do I keep this car and continue paying and buy another used vehicle that will accommodate my whole family when going on road trips? Looked at a Dodge Caravan in Gastonia Kia today. But I have not idea what to do. Where is a husband when you need one... lol..They say be careful what you ask for.
Glad this work week is over. My sleep has been shot all week long. The cherry on top of the sundae was the ride home today. I take the Express bus from downtown Charlotte to Huntersville. Today there was some kind of accident around exit 28 on I77, traffic was backed up all the way to exit 18. It took over 1 hour to get to the Park and Ride what normally takes 20 to 30 minutes. The good news is that I finished reading the book that I'm doing one of my essays on, so time did not go to waist.
today i had a really good grade on my science test i made a 100 and i went to gym were i ran for 10 min straight my pe teacher said if i run for 10 min straight i would choose the game for the day well we all played dogeball, i had a really great day
So glad today is Friday! It was a long day. Work meetings seemed to drag on, traffic was a bear, even my normal 2 mi run seemed long. Jess made the school softball team! Softball is her favorite team sport, so I'm really happy for her. I look forward to watching her play. Well, I need to get on the rest of my requirements. We did a lot of poomsaes in BB class tonight, but I have a lot to catch up on now!
It was rainy to day. My friends were all soaked while i was waiting in my garage for the bus to come :) When i got to school there was music on the intercom for the first time. I think it was because its Friday and the teachers were bored. In 1st block my teacher gave a really easy Extra Credit essay about the Holocaust. It only has to be 1 page so i will for sure be doing that after BB class.
This has been a tough day. It started out great. I got up at 4:40 and went for my run. I am so excited because I ran the entire 1.5 loop again today in essentially the same amount of time as yesterday. Which I think is acceptable since my calves were so sore. It was a breezy 63 degrees. Work has been really crazy today. We were shorthanded and really, really busy so I did not get to take a lunch so there went an opportunity to do some requirements and then I have been on the phone so much that I haven’t been able to drop at my desk for pushups and sit-ups. I will have to make some up later today and/or over the weekend. Last night I worked with Russ, my mentee. He was out of town one week then sick the next so we are behind on...
Full day and with another full one ahead. Having my first competition team class tomorrow evening. My lower back still hurts and trying to take it easy on my body today.
Im in L.A today, I know it seems late and Im a day behind, maybe. But, its 9:00 here and like midnight there. Well I havent done much but get on the plane so wish me luck
My knee wanted to front stances and back stances so badly today in class but was sooo hard to keep it from moving. It was fun taking class as a cripple! Haha but nonetheless I wasnt gonna quit. Hopefully I get this brace off!
Today a group from work and I went and volunteered at Second Harvest, sorted food by categories, after working half day on my regular work. I really enjoyed volunteering. Came home and started on my requirements. Did sparring class. Then took Mary Beth to her diving class. While waiting for Mary Beth to finish her diving class at the HFFA I completed my requirements. Came home and headed back out to deliver my other daughter Brittney to school as they have a trip to Disney World, she will be gone for 4 days, the house will be pretty quiet. Just another day in the Jolly residence!
Dear Journal. I had an amazing workout in class today, with Master Knight. Lots of kicking. Worked at the Chiropractor's Office today; had an outside client and attended to some family matters. Now i'm Running on empty. And, I get to do it all over again tomorrow. ;0) My Bible Talk Group is meeting tomorrow. We have not met in over 5 weeks. I think my topic will be on Godly Love, which is the same type we should have for one another. I had my cupping session Tuesday to pull out lactic acid, reduce pain and improve the range of motion in my body. I feel much much better. I'm wondering how I can still be sore after so many weeks. Are we done yet!!
today this kid was alone and he had no parent or any other person with him so i took him and showed him to my mom she said we would find her mother well we did then i went home and had a salad which was delicious and i went out for a run which was epic and my friend came over we had so much fun, i really had a great day
I had fun today helping out the little tigers in family class. I also did none stop sit-ups for 30 minutes because i want to get things out of the way 1 by 1. After this its shower time and bed :) I'm tired
Tonight I chose to have a family dinner. It's been forever since just the 4 of us have eaten dinner together. So although I still have leadership credits to earn and classes to take, tonight I chose my family. Tae Kwon Do has won a lot of nights. Tonight, the family wins. The past few weeks, I have rarely been able to hear more than short snippets about the kids' days, so it's been good so far tonight to hear about Ben's day at Discovery Place, Jess' world history test and softball tryouts, etc. I got most of my requirements done at lunchtime. Just a few left to finish tonight, so it's time to get on it.
Had a long day today, went to school had to wear my JROTC uniform. i look pretty good in it though, but then i had to stay after for feild day practice and o my gosh am i sore. i cant feel my legs and my hands hurt like crazy from doing flexed arm hangtime. then i have to go to sparring class and after that i have to go to diving practice. i am going left and right working out so much.
I got up at 4:30 this morning & went for my run in believe it or not, 54 degrees (cloudy). There are two surprises in that statement... one was the temperature and the other more significant one was the use of the word run and not the phrase run/walk. That's right BABY!! I ran (without any, not one, walk breaks) my entire 1.5 mile loop!!!! Today was not about speed, which I still slightly beat my time of Monday and Tuesday, however, I wanted to be able to do the whole distance running no matter what time I got. And I DID IT!!!!!! I was a little overdressed. Not complaining about temperature, just stating that I got hot with the long sleeves on. Now on to pushups and situps before shower. Have a great day!!!
Hump day!!! Halfway through the week! Spin falls early in the morning mess me up. My lower back is sore again and I'm trying to stretch it out but pain is all that I feel. No worries, nothing like a little ice on the back to make the pain go away. It's definitely a reoccurring injury but I'll be okay. Just can't kick so high with my right leg. Looking forward to career day at Landsdowne Elementary tomorrow.
