Candidate Journals

Yesterday was a great day. I got up and did some requirements before going to Presbyterian Hospital to visit a 9 year old friend of mine, Abbie. Afterwards I went to Black Belt class at Lake Norman. It was my 1st time going to the Lake Norman location, well, on purpose. Several years ago a friend and I went to a Zumba class at the fitness center across the parking lot but I did not know that was where Lake Norman King Tiger was located when I was there. It was a great class. We worked on poomsaes and self defense as well as did kicks between doing our self defense. I stayed for the sparring class and oh my. It was fun but really tiring. Instructor Marcus did an awesome job leading. I realize that I really do want to get a kicking/punching bag some day. My left elbow is...

I love the sunny days in NC! Hearing that another cold front is coming through, I was determined to make the most out of this gorgeous day. Made muffins this morning, did about 3/4 of my requirements (with Ben while he did his baseball homework), took the kids to their baseball and softball lessons, ran a few errands, then went for a run. My legs are really tired from yesterday. They feel like they weigh an extra 10-15 pounds. But I'd rather run now and take a day off when it's 30 degrees out. I've got steaks marinating and ready to grill for dinner! The kids are outside playing basketball now in the driveway. :)

today I woke up at 9did some pushups and situp and poomsas, my dad took me to get my hair done I have bangs now and I am really happy. today is a day to chill and do my requirements. I heard that it is supposed to snow on teusday and Wednesday I hope it does:)

Another full day, had Saturday Black Belt class followed by sparring class, not to count all requirements that I could pack in on one day. Then drove to Greensboro NC for a gymnastic competition for my oldest daughter Brittney. We just got home and it's just past 11PM. I'm tired going to bed!

I want to thank Instructor Marcus for the sparring class today! 10 minutes of jump rope and 14 rounds of sparring!

Jr. Instructor was Camp awesome!! We did nunchucks and staff training and we also learned how to lead to class and we also learned about white belt curriculum and what they needed to know and we all know did great! I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!

Both black belt class and sparring class were excellent today. Very productive, a lot of good review, a great workout. I can tell already that I'll be sore. But it's a good sore. We (the family) also got the house cleaned. Scott and the kids worked on it a lot while I was in class, which was great. It was so nice out this afternoon that I decided to grill. And it is supposed to be nice tomorrow too so I'm planning to grill again. I heard cold weather could be right around the corner. I'm ready for spring.

Teachers need to understand that we have more than one class and too much hw is very hard -_- but thankfully I have a loving sister who is off at medschool and is still helping me with hw. I need to steady myself and do every journal a day. Eating more healthy. Pull ups are ddone but im still gonna do more. My body is shaping up properly and everything seems more easier. 

I havent felt this bad in a long time... I knew this morning that this has gone on too long and Instead of better I feel like Im getting worse. My son has joined the ranks with me and now feels as bad. So, first thing I called the doctor and made us both appointments... We have strep. (I've had it two other times in my adult life and it about killed me. I am so paranoid about it that all you need to do is mention the word and I will leave the room) ... Anyhow, the only thing productive Ive managed today was starting my rounds of antibiotics. I need to stay away from folks for a day but hopefully we are on the mend now.

Took the day off from work, use the time to put some miles under my feet. Pretty productive day overall. Excellent black belt class.

Okay long story short went to school with a smile on my face and left with a smile on my face I probably had the best day ever. i got to spend time with my madre the rest of the day after school we had fun we went to dinner with Natasya Hartle andher dad had a good conversation even though it was mostly my mom talking the me and my mom went to go see ride along it was pretty funny kevin heart is hilarious omg so yeah that was my amazing day:)

Did 300 kicks in Black Belt class tonight! 50 each of Front, side , roundhouse! Then turning side and hook kicks that got me pretty dizzy! Reverse Tornado kicks after that! I usually just do front side and roundhouse kicks on a bag but I am going to start doing other kicks too.

Ahhhh....home. Finally. Today I had to get into the office early so I'm running short on sleep (about 4 hrs). But I got a full work day in, went to black belt class, had a mentoring session with Rick, ran, and came home to finish requirements. My left leg, on the front/inside, has been very painful the past 2 weeks. I kept ignoring it thinking it would go away soon, but it's really lingering. I hope it heals soon.

Yippeeeee...... I'm headed to Jr. Instructor's Camp. I'm going to be tired afterwards but I'm going to learn a lot and have a lot of fun!

Thursday was a light (unintentionally) requirements wise and a very emotional day. It started out good with some requirements in the morning and some at work throughout the day. It really helps when I can do some at lunch but yesterday I did not get a full lunch hour yesterday. I had to leave early to take care of some issues related to my mom's estate, which I am trying to close out finally at the end of this month. Then I had to meet Doug at the tax preparers office last night & did not get home until late. I have to admit it was very emotionally challenging and really took the steam out of my day so I ran short of MY requirements goal. I will make them up. Last night just confirmed that I am on the right track, it will get better.

Today started out pretty regular.....until I got to school. We had a worksheet that we were supposed to read and answer the questions. It ended up taking much longer than the normal morning work does. By the time it was assembly time, only 3 people were finished, including me. During assembly, our class had 2 people that had a slip of paper and it was for Black History month. After assembly we got back to class and it took about 30 min for everyone else to get done. The rest of the day was pretty normal but when I got home, it was requirements time! I started by reading some of my book "Fat Boy Chronicles", for one of my essays. I ran my 1.5 miles, jumped rope, push-ups, sit-ups, and relaxed just a little bit before it was time to head to classes. I got in a leadership credit 1...

So maybe I ventured out too soon yesterday... Today I feel like Ive started completely over with this bug I have. More missed classes. I am SO frustrated. Despite the pounding in my head, I have worked on an essay ... And thats it for me today. Night all. Stay healthy.

Well folks it has been an interesting pass three days since my last posting. I came from work on Tuesday and was a very sick puppy. The next day I worked from home because I still wasn't feeling that well. Today I felt alive, still worked from home since I had an appointment with the Foot and Ankle doctor to check out my left ankle. Good news is that it's not broken, it's just strained. Doctor pretty much reiterated that I have to adjust and adapt if I want to continue on my black belt cycle. She was amazed to what we have to do to obtain our next belt, and I tihink she was a little shocked that an old chick like me is doing this willinglly. Well until next posting. Have a good evening!

I woke up ith a headache this morning! I still have one! I dont get many headaches so I hope I didn't catch something! I will know in the morning! Classes went good today! Most of my students have their poomsaes and self defenses down. I think its because of the Holidays and snow days. We did orange and green stripes for several weeks in a row! I think we are all ready for red and black stripe week! "Did I just say that? I cant wait until next week!

today i had a really good work out, i was so sweaty that i had to dry 2 two shirts because they were soaking wet my most favorite was running because my friends ran with me , we listened to some music each one of us had a head phone and one of my friends was dancing and running at the same time,when me and the rest of my friends  stopped my friend was dancing to "cant hold us " then we had a pull up challenge i lost to my other friend he is really in good shape i had an awesome day 

I'm at the airport waiting. I was supposed to fly out yesterday at 5pm. The snowstorm changed that plan. Today I was supposed to fly out at 2pm. I've had 9 departure time updates...all worse. So I was working until a few minutes ago and now I can't concentrate on work, I just want to get home. So I'm doing requirements instead. Lots of crazy looks, but you gotta do what you gotta do. It'll help pass the time and work out some of my stress.

I was the only one there for the noon class at Lake Norman so I did an Ultimate Bodyshaping Challenge Kickboxing Class! That is 18 - 90 sec. rounds! It kicked my butt! I also did every poomsae 3 times with each class! I demonstrated every kick 2 to 3 times for each class. I have been trying to demonstrate and explain a lot more lately. Its tough trying to cover everything when you only get 30 to 45 minutes at a time with students or Instructors.

Well, whatever it is/was that was working on me Sunday Night... jumped head on by Monday morning. I've been SO sick. Monday I tried to do my requirements, and made it through a good many, by Tuesday my head didn't come off the pillow much. I managed only some sit-ups and push-ups and a few poomsaes and self defenses. I decided that not only did I feel like dirt but I thought it would be best to not share my fortune with others and skipped classes Monday and Tuesday. It never fails too, whenever I catch a cold or such, my pancreas decides we are having a party and joins in... I get hit with double punches. Yesterday was the worst. Today, I've mustered myself out of bed and managed to get through quite a few requirements. I haven't ventured outdoors to do any run/walking... I'm behind now. I did though...

Snow, snow and more snow. At least 18 inches fell here. I was reminded how much I dislike cleaning snow off the car. Ugh. When they cancelled my flight, the airline rebooked me for a Fri morning flight. After 30 min on the phone, I got a flight tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. I dont arrive until 6:30pm, but at least I'm only 1 day delayed. This evening I got all my requirements in except pull ups and running. I've struggled with those two on the road, so I will have a lot of make up to do this weekend.

today i went to 1 class and i did some requirements at night and a lot at but in the evening  i had a great day i read a little and chilled for about 3 min,i had a social study study guid and i am having the test on friday which i know that i am going to gat a 100 on it but i'm getting 5 points for extra credit. i feel proud that i did extra work it was really worth it.

My mom was not feeling well at all today. That is why I didn't come to class today because she was laying around a lot. I wanted to help her feel better. While I was home, I got a lot of requirements in. I am so tired now. I think I will sleep really good tonight. I now am caught up on everything except jump roping and Sparring classes. I will get those caught up too. I hope my Mom feels better soon. I don't like it when she's sick. But, she still sat with me and watched me do my requirements to make sure I was doing them right. I feel good about the work I did today. Even though I'm tired.....I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!

Today was actually a good day... we finally got to use the bathroom in 1st block, and in second block which is my theatre class I were taught two new games for a project. then in 3rd block I learned some new Spanish words. Then in civics my 4th black we took a vocab test and I got a 100 on it:) got home and I took a shower because I felt really nasty and now I am setting up my dropbox.. I did a lot of requirments today im getting them done as I should. all though I do need to get going on my essays and stuff

Monday was an awesome day! It started with me waking at 4:30 and going for a 1.5 mile walk/run in the neighborhood even though it was 41 degrees. Then coming home to do some sit-ups, push-ups, etc. After work I went to my usual school, South Charlotte and helped with the Little Tigers/Jr. Tigers from 6:00-6:30. After that I went to North Charlotte for Black Belt class and we worked on Bocho Dan one step self defense in a unique way. I learned some corrections/fine tunings that need to be practiced on Bocho Dan one step. I was partnered with Amy Tucker (who also happens to be my mentor) during Black Belt class. It was great to get to work with her again. I stayed for the PMAA class and as always had a ball, learned lots and got to practice my sticks. I love sticks. I did not get home...

Tuesdays are tough! My first class is 7 -3 to 5 year olds! Seven classes later and I'm still doing self defenses. My kids hate it when I say "Hey, Attack me"! They know that they will have to do it a lot! Its not their first Black Belt Cycle! I think I will do my White Belt Challenge next week. I have a wheelchair in my garage! I think Ill go a day in the wheelchair too! There are a lot of essays to write. That is the toughest part of the cycle for me!

today i have learned many thing like learning how to play volleyball and i had soccer try outs i hope i made it :) in school i am learning about  china and i am taking chines as my language i ate a big salad and went to do some requirements and i did 1 pull up i think thats pretty weak for me i felt disappointed i think i can do better nextime 

so far its been a good cycle. but its hard to do 7 AP classes AND do a black belt cycle AND do 2 internships all at the same time.... any tips on how to do all them at the same time? haha but im feeling good about this cycle. the past two cycles were really hard, but i seem to like this cycle. 1. there are less people unlike last time. and 2. im more fit than the last two cycles. the days coming to an end and i cant wait for this week to end. goodnight people!

There's a big storm on its way. Most people give me less than a 40 percent chance of making it home tomorrow. They are calling for heavy snow tonight, 6-10 inches. They are equipped to deal with it here, so no discussion of closing schools, offices, etc...not even delays. I just hope it can make it home. Gotta go start my requirements...it'll be a long night.

Tomorrow I am getting report cards, yep. I got all A's, I looked on powerschool. 2nd time in a row, Im on a roll! Im pretty smart if you ask me, Im in honors and getting all A's. Well, wish me luck for the 3rd quater, Im gonna need it. I also got a 4/4 on my Midterms!!!!!!

Man, am I tired. I had a long day so far. I couldn't sleep at all last night, so I was sleepy during school. When I came home, I thought I could just relax and practice my stuff until I had to leave for class. But then I remembered that I was behind on my requirements. So, for the past hour I have been catching up on my poomsaes and basic kicks, after my homework was finished of course. Now I have to catch up on my self-defense. Although I will NEVER GIVE UP, wish me luck!

Forgot to write a journal yesterday but pretty much i went to class last night and did some stuff then Master Hartle took me to the back and helped me fix the little thingsin some of my poomsas and self defense he fix several things that helped a lot then this morning I did my normal routine but today in first block we had a new teacher she wouldn't let anyone go to the bathroom, then later on during lunch I had went to the bathroom made sure that I took my ipod out of my back pocket so that it wouldn't fall in the toilet like my past ipod had so I put it on the toilet paper holder finished in the bathroom but I hadn't realized I left it in the bathroom until like 10 min later I went back in the bathroom I looked for it but it...

I am feeling very accomplished. I got up at 4:30 this morning and even though it was only 40 degrees outside, I went for a 1.5 mile walk/run. It was cold. I thought I dressed warm enough but when the wind started blowing, boy was it cold. Yes. I did it!! Also, back around Christmas I received a new dobok. I had it (both the pants and sleeves) hemmed. I did not wear the dobok after I got it altered because the pants legs were too snug/not comfortable on my thighs. (not a result of alterations) Well, last night I decided to try it on before I went to my Monday Black Belt class at South Charlotte. I am excited and proud to say that the pants legs were considerably looser. Matter of fact, Master Chin said it looks big on me. I was a little discouraged because the numbers on...

I did a lot of poomsaes and kicks today! Orange and green stripes this week. I did 5 pull-ups my first time this morning! I want to be able to do 10!

Today was a pretty busy day all around . I'm exhausted going to bed earlier than usual, need to recharge the batteries!

Well, today was a learning day. I learned numbers 1, 2, and 3 of my Bo Cho Dan self defense and 1-8 of my Hapkido. I also learned about Madame C.J. Walker at school today. So, I learned a lot today, but I still have a lot to learn, so I say NEVER GIVE UP!

Spent most of the day traveling to MA today. Left the house at 8am, got delayed on the Tarmac in Charlotte, had to run to my plane in DC, arrived in Albany to snow flurries. As I drove over the mountain to MA it just kept snowing harder and harder. I arrived in the office a little after 3pm and worked until 6, then off to a business dinner. I just got to my hotel room (8:30). I'm still sick, but getting better, so I'm trying to convince myself I'm not exhausted from coughing and blowing my nose all day so I can start my requirements! On the positive side, I read a lot of my book while on the plane.

finally my account works again. apparently it was shut down since saturday morning :O but im back now! hahasaturday at master canns seminar was great. got in a good sparring round and landed a double headshot!! :) fell afterwards... but got 6 points all at once. then another 6 from body shots :)))idk what my requirements are just yet. normally master evins would say 750 kicks and a certian amount of black belt classes and sparring classes. sunday involved me doing pushups and having my dad massage me to help with the major soreness.other than that school has started again and so has the massive pile of homework. ugh...

had a great day but i am still sad because the broncos lost the super bowl they got crushed, i did a lot of requirements in P.E and ran 4 miles i got a 100 on a science test *YES* i didn't do any pull ups i think my arms are really sour from playing volleyball, my mom is sick well she is sleeping right now. 

I usually rest on Sundays but I have too much to do. I did some work on my truck. A dummy light came on so I fixed the problem and changed the fluids. Then I started doing my requirements. My back is still sore but I'm used to it. I got a lot to do tomorrow.

Today the broncos lost the super bowl and i lost 20$ i cant believe that the Seahawks won, i ate a hot dog which was good and chips also good my dad ate a hamburger that was not made well he ate it but he didn't like it *bumer* i went to a mexican restaurant which was ok but the food caused me to be gassy and now i fell so sleepy for watching the game and plus the BRONCOS LOST D:<

Yesterday we did Saturday Black Belt class and got basic requirements out of the way, did laundry and clean around the house. Today was just fun, I watched Baby Christian for a few hours, I forgot how busy little ones are, but he is a very good baby. It cracked me up, he was fighting taking a nap, so I just sat him on my bed and I laid next to hiim he just folded on himself and fell asleep in a matter of seconds, so we both took a nap together. What a wonderful feeling is to snuggle up with a baby. Afterwards my daughter and I went for a 4 mile walk, I was doing pretty good with my ankle, on the last mile it started to bother me, but nothing that I couldn't handle. I'm still pretty protective of it as I'm concern of further aggravating it.

Went to Black Belt class yesterday. I am so glad I had done a good number of my requirements before class because my body was exausted afterwards. Today I started on my requirements early... I've tried to stay away from sick family members but it is still in the house, now I feel like I'm catching whatever it is so I wanted to finish up and rest the remainder of the day.   My husband has been hacking, coughing and had a runny nose for about a week now.  i certainly hope it doesnt jump on me so bad.  I've been taking my vitamins too hoping they will help ward the sickness off. I am still struggling with push-ups... I do them in sets of 10s... I'm hoping the popping and grinding is just sounds of age. I did hold myself a little longer in pull-up position, that's improvement, And it does excite...

Saturday I went to Black Belt class in North Charlotte and it never fails. I learned something. We worked on Basic 1,2,and 3 as well as Wang Ho 1 & 2 (for my belt level, other belts did belt their appropriate poomsae) We also did Koryo. I don't know what happened, I got distracted and lost my train of thought doing Koryo. Ugh. That is one of my favorite poomsaes, I felt awful and embarrassed. After class I went hiking with some friends and my dog Hans. We went to the National White Water Center. It was a lot of fun. Hans and I were running up and down hills. We really got a good workout in. Then a rest when I got home before doing some more requirements.

woke up late, went downstairs and saw a baby in my house but realized that Shawn Hartle dropped him off. I played with him and looked after him all day till Mrs. Hartle came to pick him up. me and my mom went on a for mile walk today, it was very long. I did most of my requirements, I do a lot of pull-ups a day know I'm getting stronger. my muscles are getting more toned and bigger, so I am happy about that:)

Ugh. I slept ok once I stopped coughing, but I still feel terrible. I think I've gone through a half a box of tissue just this morning. It's always worse in the morning when everything starts draining, so I'm hoping in a few more hours I feel better. Today I have to run errands, take Jess to a hitting lesson, watch the Michigan basketball game at 1pm (I will do requirements during the game), and then watch the Super Bowl. With me having this cold it's probably best if I watch it alone, but hopefully the rest of the family can go watch with friends. Oh, and I did write another essay last night!

Well, it all started out at Tae Kwon Do. I had gotten 3 requirements done. I got leadership 1, Hyper Pro, and black belt class. I also got 100 push-ups and sit-ups down, not to mention 20 burpees. REMINDER!!! BLACK BELT CLASS WILL BE A LAKE NORMAN SCHOOL AT 11:30 AM! Also NEVER GIVE UP!

I have a cold and feel miserable. My head is going to explode. My nose is runny, I'm tired from coughing, my body hurts,... If this virus can be sweated or flushed out, then I should be better by tomorrow because the sparring seminar had me sweating my behind off. And I drank over 96 oz of water so far today. So let's hope I can kick this fast. I'm ahead in all my physical requirements, so I'm going to give my body the night off and read my book and work on an essay.

Woke up around 10 this morning. had a fruit smoothie for breakfast. went to blackbelt class, haha worked really hard that I actually broke a sweat. when I got home I ate lunch and took a shower I had to get ready for a bonefire that I am about to goto soon with some JROTC buddies. I cant wait I haven't hung out with them well ever and I hope I have fun:)

At Black Belt Class tonight Dillon my oldest son threw me good! I landed bad! I will feel it tomorrow! I really enjoy doing self defenses with him. He is 16 now and he is a little taller than me and probably stronger than me! I think we both had fun throwing each other around. I had another session with my mentor after class. Instructor Schneider is awesome! We worked on the double stick form. I bet we did 15 times.

Boy Scout BBQ today so my morning was spent taking care of BBQ orders. I was able to spend the remainder of the day trying to concentrate on requirements.I guess it was warmer outside today ... Warmer than it has been but I still thought it was quite chilly during my walk/run.   I feel like Rocky when I'm working on my miles.. Toboggan on and hoodie up..And you know I have to play at least once "The Eye of the Tiger".   I've not done the dance at the top of the steps (yet), I will save that for the end of my mile during the physical test in March.  In hopes I am able to better my time from my pretest.I went to Black Belt class tonight.  I found out that I have been practicing a poomsae wrong.. My stances are not right.  I'm frustrated mostly because as slow...

Glad the work week is over. Took black belt class tonight. Went to a community concert and listened to some wonderful music by a young lady named Liz Longley, that was a nice way to unwind a little.

Woke up at 5, got ready for school, went to bio, then JROTC, then Spanish and finally civics. we took our first test and quiz in civics. I got a 100 on the quiz he is going to grade my test on Monday. did a lot of requirements today. didn't get time to run but I will make it up this weekend. had a good black belt class today went over some stuff. hopefully I will have a good weekend hangout with some friends or something:)

Thank goodness it's Friday. I had to get Ben packed and dropped off to school. He's leaving at noon with a friend and going to their family land in the VA mountains. It's a cabin with no electricity or running water. I'm glad it's him and not me! Then I had to go to the office for a few meetings, then this afternoon to the end-of-the-season swim party. I have to send another email or two and then I'm officially done for the season. It was a great season and I really enjoyed the kids (well, most of them) but I need to swap my focus on Tues, Thurs, and Saturdays to TKD. Went to BB class and had a mentoring and mentee session tonight. Now I need to go finish my requirements.

Last night was lots of fun and a great work out. I enjoy the feeling of a good Red Stripe night. I enjoyed working with the Little Tigers/Jr. Tigers on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Three of my students that I have worked with since they started are testing next Friday for their next belt. I am so proud of them. I have to confess something here. I am struggling getting in my running. I know I am not the only one who is in this situation. I leave the house at 7:15 in the morning and get home at or after 8:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. Wednesday nights I get home at 7:15. I have been wanting to do it in the morning but it has been so terribly cold. I am struggling getting up and out of the house to run alone in the cold by myself. I...

It has been a long and busy day.  House work first thing. I'm trying to stay on top of things so my house doesnt turn into total chaos while I am trying to make it through this cycle.  Then I began working on requirements.  Push ups today seemed hard to do.  I have some new grinding and popping sounds radiating from my shoulders.  Oh joy, new sounds, I have so many I could probably start a musical.I had to take a break and move on to office work that needed to be done and some bill paying.  I always dislike bills due day... From there I had to run errands and go by the studio to take care of a few things and then visit a few client accounts.  The afternoon slipped by rather quickly.  I went to Belmont and helped with both classes today... Since the weather caused closings yesterday we...

day went by fast. Didn't do much except for my. Requirements. Finally went to class and got my bb class and pmaa class in. Can't wait till sparring seminar on Saturday. very tired and sleepy so goodnight!

I pushed myself today. Still playing catch up for getting sick. Sparring class went good. Actually any time I spar and don't get hurt its good! I would love to make it through the cycle without any serious injuries! I separated my A.C. joint half way through my last cycle and had wait another six weeks to get surgery to fix it. I still can't do as many push-ups as I could before I separated my shoulder. But I am working on it. I want to be able to do 60 push-ups in 60 seconds again!

Today i had no school so that means no homework :) and that leads me going to black belt class which is awesome but today i learned hapkido yay!!!!! well i was parters with my friend C.J we did a great job but sometimes i could not remember my self defense and thanks to him he corrected me and sometimes i corrected him. I did a lot of push ups and sit ups i did so many i ended up with 80 push ups and 90 sit ups while i was watching TV like you guys know  I TRY NOT TO BE LAZY :)  

Today was a much better day overall. I feel like like my routine is somewhat under control. I'm still limited due to my ankle, but i'm trying to adapt what I can as best as I can. I'm feeling stronger with each day that passes. On my way, not looking back!!

It doesn't feel like Thursday because of the snow days. But I'm glad it is. Jess had a stomach virus Mon night and Tues. I got home after Ben's basketball game in Concord and it appears Scott may have it. He hasn't thrown up yet, but he feels really sick. I can't afford to get it so I'm staying away. I was the one who stayed home and cleaned up after Jess, so I'm really praying I stay healthy. I got 2 essays done last night and started my book today. Time to get back at my requirements...

School has been canceled again for tomorrow! Yay but on the downside so was tkd class. Atleast I've been able to do some of my push-ups and sit-ups and burpees and pull ups and jumproping and meditation time. LOL but over all my body wants to do more and more. I'm positive I'll catch up to everyone soon enough!

I did a lot today. Every hour I would do push-ups or sit-ups or jump-rope. I have to make up fo being sick for a couple of days. Another snow day tomorrow. A lot more to do!

Much better day at work, getting things under control. No TKD class today due to hazardazous driving conditions. Got physical requirements done.

Everyone was home today. They would have been without the snow since they are sick. I spent a good portion of the day in my office (trying to stay away from the sick folks) and worked on my requirements along with essays. I also was able to spend some time working on a batch from my new skill and got a chapter read in my book. All in all a productive day. I did not get a run/walk done... Not a fan of this weather.

I did not have to work today because of the snow. I used the time to work on requirements especially my 5+ Essay on the Kwans. I think it was a pretty productive day. I am still having significant pain in the tops of my shoulders. Today it is not worse in either shoulder, just bad in each. If this continues a trip to see Dr. Bill may be required. I could not have made it through my 1st Black Belt cycle without Dr. Bill. Well, I am going go to bed to try to get some rest, if my shoulders let me. Back to work tomorrow.

Usually when I work at home, it's just Roxy and I. With school out and our office closed, all 4 of us were home today. I miss my silence! I did requirements throughout the day, between each meeting. With poomsaes I focused on my re chamber during the color belt poomsaes then did all my staff forms twice. I did the color belt self defenses doing all the 1s, then all the 2s, etc. Ben has to do 30 push ups, sit ups and squat jumps every day for baseball, so we've been doing them together and he's my ukie for self defense. Thank goodness Ben is off to school tomorrow. Jess is still out though...

Today seemed like laaaaaazy day. Apparently not to my Mother. She had me WORKING! I got a whole lot of requirements done. Now, I am just going to watch some television. But, as I always say, NEVER GIVE UP!

Had a day off from school today because of the snow and ice. I slept in, but I got a lot of requirements done today because I had more time to do them. went for a walk and omg was it cold I couldn't feel my face. still have some n=more things to for the rest of the day. wanted one of my friends to come over but she couldn't because her mom didn't want to drive her over so I was a lil bummed for that. overall my day was pretty good.

Today i had a really rough day i had so many stuff to do i ran a lot i  and did 3 pull ups *awesome* when to buy some supplies for school the bad part is that i could not go to my friends house that made me so mad that i would rip something with my mouth but i calmed my self and keeped moving forward 

I am SO over this winter weather.  Sickness in the house now too. My son stayed home from school sick. Ive quarantined him in his bedroom. Then my husband came home with the same.  I'm trying my best to stay away from both of them... Lots of hand washing and lysol going on around here. Tonights weather has also effected classes and closing.  Looks like my schedule for the week is going to be changed.  Good ole Mother nature.. BRING SUMMER PLEASE !!!  

Today started out at school. I had a test today. I am pretty sure I aced it. But it end out being an " Early closing" kind of day. At least it actually snowed. I know I didn't do anything today because I was too tired. But I will NEVER GIVE UP!!!!

Mother Nature certainly put a wrinkle in my plan for the day. I was planning to get a weekday black belt class in tonight at LKN. But with schools closing early and the snow coming down, I had to go to plan B. So instead, I did extra requirements. After I got my daily requirements in, I rewarded myself by doing just 5 push ups or 2 burpees or a single poomsae. This way I still ended up above my daily, but it felt great to do the smaller increments. School is cancelled for tomorrow for my kids, so the normal class schedule may be interrupted again. I also have a colleague in from MA and have a business dinner tomorrow, so my evening is shot. :/

Aaahhh no school for me tomorrow !  Thank The Lord for giving us a snow day! Now I have a day o sleep in and wake up fresh and get most of my requirements done! I'm still on track and getting most of my requirements done.the healthy eating is actually helping me a lot and I can see the progress on my body. I know that this will be my best cycle. Too bad class was cancelled today. But that gave me more time to stay home and do a lot of my Push ps and sit-ups. Pacing myself and doing have in the morning and half at night has really been working and I hardly feel the pain of my soreness anymore. I got this !!!!!  Hope everyone else is doing well! 

Another busy work day then add inclement weather to the mix and it makes for a very interesting date. I got to do my requirements late tonight and can't wait until I lay down and fall asleep.

woke up at the usual time for school. in 3rd block we had an anouncment that we were going to get out of school early due to snow but it didn't snow at that time. so I had missed the bus I really didn't mean to. my best friend brooke her mom drove me to her house because she was running low on gas. me and brooke were just chilling then my dad came to pick me up. it already started snowing by then, and now it is still snowing we have at least an inch on the ground I am so happy!!!!!!!!

What a day! Pretty busy at work. I had limited time to do all my requirements, so I was only able to accomplish some. Still looking for my groove!

Is it really only Monday? It feels like it should be Tuesday or Wednesday already. I'm tired and a bit beat down. I may reward myself with a day off this week. But I hate having requirements hanging over my head, so we will see if I go through with it. The Hartles are all sick so we were a bit short-handed at family class tonight. Thank goodness Instr Lloyd and the Jolly ladies were there!

Either food poisoning or a stomach bug. Everybody in my house has it.

Today i hade a great day i went to school and got switch to top locker and i ran in P.E for 6 min my P.E teacher said that it was to 2 miles. In P.E i was playing volleyball it was ok until i got hit in the face by ball i had bloody nose it was horrible i was sitting down for the whole P.E class. When i got home i ate B L T it was delicious. i felt lazy so i got up and went to have a work out which was awesome i did 2 pull ups i felt really proud of my self and i went for 2 mile walk and a 1 mile run i felt better but i took a nap and when i got up i felt lazy again so i lifted wights wile i was watching Tv i was trying hard...

I was so busy with church stuff yesterday and sore that I took a day off from doing physical requirements. I felt extremely guilty and anxious. Therefore I hit the floor running, so to speak this morning. I have already done 130 sit-ups, 130 push-ups, 200 basic kicks, Wang Ho II 6 times and Wang Ho I twice. I have another 30 minutes of my lunch (the 2nd half) to do some more requirements. I took someone's suggestion and set the alarm on my phone to go off every so often and then I drop right here at my desk and do some sit-ups and push-ups. I am thankful that my boss and coworkers at Killo Exterminating are so understanding and supportive. Tonight I will be meeting with Mrs. Tucker for my 2nd mentoring session then Black Belt class at South Charlotte. This week is Red Stripe. I think more requirements...

Today, like last Sunday I woke up very sore. Two classes back to back on Saturday do take a bit of a toll. A good day though once I was able to get the ole joints moving.  Glad it was a little warmer out, I was able to do my miles outside.  My son worked with me on all of my requirements today. I really enjoyed spending the time with him...being a teenager I'm truly grateful he doesnt mind spending time with me and I doubt he really knows how special it is.  Since beginning our training in TKD it has been great to see him grow.  He is becoming quite a confident young man.  It felt good to get the requirements done earlier today. More time to rest the muscles before starting another long week. So off to bed early I go tonight in hopes of some peaceful sleep.  

Well, today started out at church. Since I'm 12 now, I get to go to youth church with the 6-12th graders and I love it. The sermon was about " How to Inject Jesus in Our Daily Lives". I pray to ask God to help me in my life and to guide me to make the right choices. So then we came home, got my first set in, and went to outside to do my 1 1/2 miles. It was cold out there, but I got it done. I really wanted to just chill out and watch TV today because I have been doing a lot, but my Mom got me pumped up to get moving. I got a lot of requirements in this weekend so I was ready to lay around today. But, I had to make up for some push-ups and sit-ups so I dug in. I got everything...

Today i got new shoes they were vans i got a little mad because this other kid is buying 2 paris of shoes i told my parents if i could get 3 paris they said are you loco well then after all i just got 1 pair of shoes pretty lucky i got something instead of nothing. Well after that i went to run 2 miles pretty fun but just because of the music and then i had a nice apple it was delicious YUM!!!! HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE DOING OK GOOD LUCK    

Yesterday had Saturday black belt class followed by sparring class, I was a little apprehensive in taking both classes due to my injury, but I decided to that a limitation was not going to stop me. Adjust, adapt and move forward. Both classes were excellent!

This morning I had a great RAOK. Usually my RAOK's are picking up trash along the road, putting away shopping carts, hanging up clothes from the floor at stores, etc. But this morning when I was at Walmart shopping, there was an elderly gentleman in an electric wheelchair that I saw trying to reach for something on the shelf. I asked him if I could help and he was grateful. I ended up shopping with him for the next 20 min, getting what he needed for him, debating name brand vs generic, etc. he must have been a bit lonely as well because he shared a lot about himself and asked me questions about my family. I think both of our mornings were 100 times better than planned! I know I walked away feeling great. This afternoon I went for a 4 mile run. The longest I normally run is 2...

Finally the day is done and my body is surprisingly getting used to the soreness... Maybe because I've been on the cycle before and my body knows to prep itself..haha...anyway finally ready to do at least half my requirements in the morning and the rest at night... That way I can double up each day. Good thing about the spring cycle... Anyone on it will have an amazing beach body when summer starts!!!! Yes! Haha dinner will consist of Chinese food and lots of tofu. Then at night I will finish my day with a protein smoothie so when I wake up at 5am I will be ready for my run and some of push ups and sit ups.

Didn't do much today went on a 4 mile run/walk. Had a over all not very healthy lunch. but my dad is making some yummy dinner and boy does it smell delish. I did a lot of my requirements today. also been watching movies and talking to friends.

Yesterday I attended Black Belt class at North Charlotte. It has been a while since I attended one, approximately 6-7 months. (since all this craziness started in my life). I really forgot how much I enjoy being in that atmosphere with those amazing people, the Masters, the instructors and fellow Black Belts. I realized again, just how much I benefit from that and the sparring class. Oh, don't get me wrong, it was not easy, it wasn't meant to be easy. Master Burkart lead a great class and I felt challenged and encouraged at the same time. I am always really self conscience when I am asked to do bear crawls or any exercise that requires my derriere to be up in the air. I feel sorry for the folks who are behind me and I am embarrassed of it. I really enjoyed working with my mentor, Amy Tucker before class....

Yesterday I attended Black Belt class at North Charlotte. It has been a while since I attended one, approximately 6-7 months. (since all this craziness started in my life). I really forgot how much I enjoy being in that atmosphere with those amazing people, the Masters, the instructors and fellow Black Belts. I realized again, just how much I benefit from that and the sparring class. Oh, don't get me wrong, it was not easy, it wasn't meant to be easy. Master Burkart lead a great class and I felt challenged and encouraged at the same time. I am always really self conscience when I am asked to do bear crawls or any exercise that requires my derriere to be up in the air. I feel sorry for the folks who are behind me and I am embarrassed of it. I really enjoyed working with my mentor, Amy Tucker before class....

Heyt 2014 spring black belt candidates!! Yes I am on the cycle for my 3 dan. I know im late :o but in my defense I had AP exams and I was totally lost in my studying. Haha but I have caught up a bit and working hard. QUICK NOTE FOR THOSE LOOKING AT MY REQUIRMENTS! I hav just inputed all my running and pushups and sit ups ect. Haha Ive been awake since 5. I had a good protien shake amd worked out for a good 2 hours. Im going to relax for a bit then start up again this afternoon! Haha hope everyone is doing well!   

First order of business yesterday was a visit to the Doctor to try and correct whatever it was I did to my back Thursday night.  I have him on speed dial now.   Last night after finishing my run, poomsaes, and self defenses I suddenly had a feeling I had been hit by a truck and we hit a brick wall.  ...  I woke up this morning feeling edgy.  I met with my mentor first this morning.  She is really awesome and vey patient.  I'm so thankful because I can be a real slow learner.  We worked on Wang Ho material and Staff attack and defenses.   And went over some questions I had on forms.  I'm in good hands.    My back was extremely sore and tight today but I made it through Black Belt class.  We worked more on Wang Ho material.  I am so glad because I think I may...

Today after class I ran home and then took the Pine Lake MS swim team to a meet down at Charlotte Latin. Several of my swimmers swam their best times, but I was a really big meet with a lot of talent. Overall, I'm really proud of our team. They are good sports and give great effort. I need to work on the mental toughness for a few of them, but they are young, so there's hope yet. :) When we got back at 7pm, about half the team went to dinner together at Fuel. As soon as I got home, I turned on the recording of the Michigan basketball game and finished out some requirements while watching the game. And my Wolverines won!! Go Blue!

today was a great day but with the cold weather not so much of a "great day" well today i had 3 classes they were super awesome especially black belt classes I had so much fun i learned "wang ho 1 !!!  'but' I had a really rough time learning it sometimes i feel so mad when i mess up. I have ran so many miles that i was about to die i was really hyped up that i was going to run but when i came back I felt really exhausted i felt really tired then i noticed that i have ran for over 1hr and 30 min i felt really proud of myself i got a little mad because my parents didn't do it WITH ME but i forgave them; so pretty much i had a great day!!! hope ALL OF YOU are doing your push ups :)

Woke up around 10 this morning, had an egg sandwich for breakfast. went to Saturday black belt class. it was actually pretty fun. then me and my mom stayed after for sparring class this time. I was really tired and sweaty omg. then we went to chickfila for lunch and went home were I did my requirments.

Today I am struggling. I am getting stronger with my burpees and sit-ups but I am so frustrated with my push-ups. Just being honest here, my stomach/gut whatever you want to call it hinders me. It is very difficult to lift all of that. My right shoulder is screaming out in protest. I have no one to blame but myself and trust me, I am doing that. I am not going to stay in the place of negative self talk and blame but I am striving to move past that. I admit that I have a ways to go with my physical performance however, I can see and feel a difference after only one week. I know, having been down the Black Belt cycle road once, that this is in fact a long road that will seem to take forever but in fact it will go fast. I also know that...

Yesterday was not as productive as I would like it to be, but not unproductive either. My ankle still not were it should be, but as long I keep it moving the stiffness is not that bad.  I need to walk the fine line on keep on moving and not aggravating it any further.  I'll take one day at a time and do my best.