Candidate Journals

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Black Belt candidates blog daily about their journey: their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and successes; their pain and their encouragement. Follow along on their journey; words of encouragement are always welcome!

Blog 17

Today I went to school then rode the king tiger bus to king tiger to help out in a class. I got to do a mentee seesion and mentor along with a pmma class. 

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2/27/19

Today's journal will be a little bit longer one, because there is a lot of stuff I want to cover. First things first, I finished my white belt challenge! It was a forgotten experience, and it took some time to get used too, but once I did, I enjoyed being a white belt. It made me recall the place from where I started. My brother made fun of me for being a lower belt than him. I also started writing a book! Writing has been a skill I have had for a while, but I only started making it a passion recently, and I haven't looked back since. I'm currently typing this only new iMac, I got this for my birthday (I'm 13: February 24th) and I love it! 

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Journal 48

went to school and had cole after school today. our teacher sent a note that some of the kids were messing around and my mom sent it to me. she also asked if I was part of it. I was messing around in the beginning but stopped but some of my team did not and we all got called out. I am pretty mad about it. I told them to stop but they did not listen. I need to do it better. mom was mad and said I need to be a leader. got work to do. went to youth at church and was a good message on doing good things because it is the right thing to do. now writing this.

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Wednesday

Today me and some of my friends were hanging around in school because some of the other students went to a trip. I was actually glad i didn't go because I finished most of my stuff that was due the end of this week. I am really looking forward for tommorow because I have soccer , open field.

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Blog 16

Today I went school came home. Then went out to get a haircut, came back worked on my homework and some king tiger essays, along with my self denfense poom saes and others.

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Journal 35

Today I got up did my things and went to school. After school I did some requirements (I also did some after dinner) and assisted in a class today. I also ate dinner and after requirements, I am writing this journal.

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Good Wednesday

It was a pretty good Wednesday. I had to go into our Charlotte office and meet with some people. It was pretty productive and we prepped for next week as well. I need to travel to Hong Kong for work. I still have to have a meeting with the employee I need to work with more but I am definitely taking him off the current project. That will be tough but what I need to do right now. Did a mentee session with Mrs. Amanda. That went well. Then Nate and I headed to church for youth and men's ministry. It was a good message today. Bottom line is that we have to "Put Christ On" everyday. Regardless of your religion or beliefs, just do good for the sake of doing good, and no other reason. I wish we all could just do good and be good to everyone around us....

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February, 26th

Today I woke up and went to school, in first block we had a sub and we started an in school project.  In second block we had a sub again.  In third block I had Gym and we played badminton which was kinda boring.  In fourth block we started another in school project for ELA.  After school I went to TKD and went on a run.  At home I ate dinner and did some requirements.

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Tuesday

I honestly didn't do anything interesting at all. Today was really boring, but I did go to my school basketball game and me and my friends hung around. Tomorrow there is a field trip and most of the people are going so it is going to be very boring in class. I am also exited for my school field trip in April. We are going to go to DC. It is going to be very fun and I am really exited.

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February 26

Tonight I will wake up at around 1:00 to go the D.C. and I'm super excited. We are going to multiple museums one of them being my favorite, The National History Museum. I hope that I have a good time and a good day group. I got ahead and did extra to catch up for my absence on the BBC. I have to run extra this afternoon so have a good day.

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Monday

Today I had another mentee session. Last week I finished up my mentor sessions. I finished all my requirements and I ma working on perfecting my poomsae.

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Journal 34

Today I got up,ate and went to school. After school I knocked out requirements. I also went to swimming class and ate dinner and now I'm here.

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Tuesday

I honestly didn't do anything interesting at all. Today was really boring, but I did go to my school basketball game and me and my friends hung around. Tomorrow there is a field trip and most of the people are going so it is going to be very boring in class. I am also exited for my school field trip in April. We are going to go to DC. It is going to be very fun and I am really exited.

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Tuesday

These last couple of days have been rough emotionally. I have been doing my requirements and had a great evening yesterday at the Lake Norman location. I am excited for instructors camp since it is at a new place this year.

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Tuesday

Today I went to a black belt class. I normally go on Fridays, but this Friday is Instructors Camp so they don't have black belt class. My mom is going to Instructors Camp this weekend so I will be with just my dad and younger brother.

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A Substitute

Today in my school I got in trouble. I got in trouble for picking up a tennis ball that belonged on the bottom of a chair. I didn’t know why she thought I was playing with it but she said don’t follow there footsteps. I really think I don’t deserve my punishment but life is kinda hard when people don’t understand so tomorrow ima just try to be my self and don’t copy anyone.

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Sunday (Blind Love)

Last Sunday, I spoke a little about Blind Love. I did talk about God's love. This is NOT about religion. The ultimate message is that we are nothing without "love" and "love" is everything. The ultimate question is whether we "apply" love in our everyday. This is a little mind-blowing for me today so I needed to share. We are nothing without love. Bottom line... do we apply love in all situations? If someone makes you angry, have we ever replaced that anger with love or loving action? What if we did? What would happen? What would that outcome be? I imagine it would be different. How different? Think about trying it. I know I am. This community, country, and world all need more love right now. We all do. If everyone acted in love versus anything else... even once... what could happen????  Keep moving!!!  

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Monday

Today was just a busy day at work. It was non-stop from 7:00 until 5:00 today. It was just back to back meetings. Now, I am complaining, but I have it really good at my job. If I am not traveling, I get to work from home. It is a pretty good gig... but when I work from home... it seems like the day just flies. Like I said, I was back to back all day... even through lunch. I try to grab something between meetings. I really wish Microsoft would make it easier in Office to "auto"-build in about 5-10 minutes between meetings in the calendar so that you get a chance to breathe. I find that after a day like today, I have about 30 actions I need to take and then there is no time for the actions... so when do I do them. I can delegate some...

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Class was different...

Today's adult class at the end of the day was definitely different than normal, especially since Master Chelley was out so she could recover from her surgery. So today Master Hartle taught class, and good thing, it was still a fun class. We did a lot of work on our basic kicks but we also spent a lot of time on some of the old Hap Kiddo curriculum that we hadn't gone over in a really long time. So it was pretty fun and I think he did a good job with that class.

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February 25

Today was pretty normal and nothing extraordinary happened. I had a good class tonight and have been ahead on my requirements for a while. I leave for Washington DC on Wednesday at 2:30 in the morning. We get back on Friday at around midnight. The drive is six hours long and probably exhausting. Hopefully I get into a good group for the day tours. In other events today I got an A on my math quiz and had a good day, hope everyone feels the same.

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Essay and other stuff

Today I finished my history of the Kwans essay. I was really happy because it took me a long time to do. In my school we also have a trip but I defy not to go. Also today me and my dad did my requirements just cause.

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Journal 47

I had a okay day. I had an argument with one of my friends and it was silly. I wish we had not argued. we are okay now. I came home and I am tired. Did some exercises and then chilled out and watched tv. I am going to go get ready for bed. I am now writing this. 

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Journal 33

Today I got up and went to school. After school I ate did requirements and went to assist in Monday's class. After claas I ate at a resturant and went to Curry&Cakes.

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Blog 15

I haven't blogged in a while although I didn't really do much over the past few days. I only did normal things, although I did go to my dad's house and our car broke down on the highway other than that. I didn't really do much other than my king tiger stuff go to school and hangout with my dad.

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Essay’s

Today I finished my history of the Kwans essay. I was really happy because it took me a long time to do. I also did my requirement with my dad because he wanted to do with me. I am really exited for instructors camp this weekend. In my school we also have a trip but I decided not to go.

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Tough Run

So today i went for my first run in a couple days, due to this nonstop run, and let me tell you, it was rough. I had to take a couple breaks and ran two miles. They were also kind of slow miles too. Im also having to use someone else's device to write this journal because my phone nor our Imac will work for the website. So basically, my weekend ia going that great.

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Sunday

Today I was playing fortnite with my friend. I was playing on mobile and I was still able to eleminate him somehow. I also woke up early and did my requirments. My dad and i moved our pull up bar and placed it somewhere else with the sit up bench. I am really exited for instuctors camp as well.

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Journal 46

went to church today and learned about God' Love. We just need to love everyone and the world will be a better place. We worked on our sign language study and then ran. I also went to basketball and it was good. I got hit by my own player as we both went for a rebound and he hit me on the way back down. my head hurt but I am fine now. Then I came home and we watched First Time Flippers and hung out. Then I got ready for bed and now I am writing this. 

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Yeah for Friday

Fridays are great. Get a couple of extra hours of sleep and a chance to recoup. I had a lists of things to get done today after the boys school work, but the rain has other plans for me. Instructors camp is astonishingly just around the corner, and it looks like a packed schedule. Hopefully the weather will cooperate out there and we'll get our rope course in and bonfire. It's that crunch time to start knocking out essays and more requirements so the end of the cycle won't be hectic. We are hosting a public speech debate at our location this evening. Hopefully it will produce some new students for us. Tomorrow will be the end of our third week at Harrisburg. It seems like we've been open for so much longer. Our parents have been giving us some great feedback and there was quite of lot of feet on...

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Journal 32

Today I got up and ate and went to church. Then I got home played FIFA 19 and won the UEFA Champions League Cup. I also did requirements and ate lunch then after hours (not that many) I ate dinner

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Saturday Challenge

Yesterday our 16 year old cat died. I took it very hard because I was petting him as he died. We knew he was not going to last much longer, but did not expect it would be that soon. 

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A day of lonesome

Today was day of lonesome, in which I was pretty consolidated up in my room the entire day and was just talking to friends and playing my Xbox. So in reality, you could see it as pretty boring, which to be honest, it kind of was.

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February 23

So today was really fun and I had a good time. In the morning I slept in and woke up in a good mood. After breakfast I went early to Master Evins North Charlotte location and worked on requirements. Then I took BBC class and ate lunch on the way home. At home I changed and worked on one of my last essays. I only have one left! Next me, my dad, and my little sister drove to drop my sister off at a friends place. Me and my dad went to a soccer store and bought me new cleats and shinguards for my upcoming season. Finally we came home had dinner and watched a movie with some popcorn.

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Journal 31

Today I got up and went to sparring class, assisted in family class and did black belt class. After that I ate and knocked out requirements. Then I went with my friend to watch Lego Movie 2.

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Journal 45

Went to family class and helped out. did mentee session with Taylor and helped her with self defense. went to black belt class. then came home and finished exercises. hung out and played. had dinner with my family and now I am writing this. tomorrow is church and working on final essay. 

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Long Day

Today felt like it was forever. I went to sparring class then I attended BBC. I also had a mentee sesion today. i was also playing fortnite like always. Now i'm home chilling out.

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A day of lonesome

Today was day of lonesome, in which I was pretty consolidated up in my room the entire day and was just talking to friends and playing my Xbox. So in reality, you could see it as pretty boring, which to be honest, it kind of was.

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Saturday

Got up early. Not sure why but I could not sleep this morning. Woke up around 5:00 and never got back to sleep. Nate and I went to help with family and little tiger classes. I really like helping the younger kids learn their stuff. I helps me refine myself as well. I want to make sure I am doing things right to teach them correctly. Then we headed off to Black Belt class. It was a great class. Got work on some of my 1st Dan skills which was good for me. It was really good. Smoothie King and headed back home to finish off our requirements. Then we had a little down time, which Nate and I both needed. Then dinner and hanging out. My daughter in college came home for the weekend, so that was great to see her. I miss her and it was nice to catch...

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February 20

I had a really fun day today, I got home from school and had no homework. I was able to play online with some of my friends, and did my requirements. I went to adult class and kick boxing today as well, kick boxing was very enjoyable. I hadn't gone to any of the kick boxing classes until today, I only had done the Friday up until now. Despite being a more relaxing day, I have an essay in English due this Friday, which I'm stressing over but I think I've got it in the bag.

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Journal 44

today I went to school then came home. After that I did se exercises the went BBC weekday class. we did lot's of stuff. Then went to eat came home and started writing this.

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80's dance off

So today in the morning masters and me class, Master Evins had us doing what he called a stretch kick dance, where we faced a partner, and both would do a back leg stretch kick going beside your partner than setting it down and turning around. Needless to say Instructor Jack and myself were lacking in our dance moves and we ended up doing a whole lot of something else. So, this is one of those great Master Evins moments. He is giving us directions from across the room, breaks it down to simple mechanical motions, and whalla! We are doing something close to synchronized swimming on dry land. Of course, all the Masters enjoyed the cheap entertainment we provided. Outside of the strange dance stretch, that class was awesome. Got to work on more hopkido moves. Love that stuff. Can't wait till next week. 

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Math Test

So today we had a math test that I was honestly kinda dreading even though it was on logarithms and stuff like that but It was actually pretty easy. Then I went to king Tiger and got a bunch of requirements done so today was a pretty good day.

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Friday

Today almost all of my teachers were sick and didn't come to school. We also got our high school classes sheet for when I go to high school. Today my friends came over as well and we played board games, just because. I also can't wait to go to instructors camp because this will be my first year. 

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Journal Day 61 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. School was fun. In the evening I watched my normal watching time. Then I did my requirements. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now.

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TGIF (Tough Day)

Well... I learned today that someone that works for us is really not measuring up and has not been doing their job appropriately. The individual had to go out on medical leave and it became apparent that some things that should have been done have not been. Uh Oh!!! Now I have a bit of a mess, so I basically spent the day figuring out what had not been done and got it done. More to come on this I am sure.  On a brighter note... we had a really good Black Belt class tonight led by Master Natasha and Master Marcus. We practiced a bunch of self defenses, poomsaes, and falls. It was great practice and refinement time. Thank them both for pushing us. Then Nate and I had some Jason's Deli and came home. We are just hanging and I am writing this journal. Great way to end the...

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Friday Afternoon

So far today i have done my physical requirements. I had a great workout at the gym doing shoulders and core. I am looking forward to class tonight and my voice lessons afterwards. 

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Thursday

Today me and master Weeks went through all of the poomsaes I was supposed to know. I did pretty good other than some minor mistakes. I am also going to instructors camp. I am very exited because I heard we were doing some rope coarses. I am also pushing myself to do 200 pushups every day. I am doing 100 when I wake up and then 100 in the evening. Hope u guys had a good day. 

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Journal 42 February 21st, 2019

Today after school there was a meeting on a Europe trip next year for Spring Intersession. I went to it because I turn it down I want to know what they plan on doing. They are going to take us to London, France, and Germany. (There are only 15 spots) I don't know if I want to go or not. Im leaning more towards not going, 1, because its so expensive, 2, I want to know what other Spring Intersession options there are, and 3, it gives me so much anxiety thinking about going. I do want to see the World War 2 sites and stuff though. But I really don't want to go

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Journal 30

Today I got did my things and went to school. At school I did a projects and worksheets. Then I came home but, me, my dad and my sister were locked out and we had to wait for my mom to get home so,I did my requirements outside.

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Thursday 2/21

So today I went to school and had gym class in my classroom. We played silent ball ????. Then after I got on the bus and went home. And then went to piano class, then helped out in family class, and took black belt class. At the end of black belt class me and my mentor worked on a few things. And that sums up my day!

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Band Trip pt.2

So today we had the band recruitment trip to Mountian Island, and it was honestly really fun. Then we went over to chic-Fil-a where I ordered some nugs and milkshake. After that some friends and I made a quick trip to walmart where we decided to stock up on snacks. So really, it turned to out to be a pretty good day.

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Thursday

Today I went to school and was just another original day of school. When I got home had had to leave 1 hour later to piano class. After piano class I went to Tae Kwon Doe and helped family class. Finally I went to black belt class and went home.

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Blog 14

Today I did the usual went to king tiger did sparing, helped out, and a normal class. I got menotored today, I did most of my stuff but not as much as i planned on today.

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February 20

My friends sometimes come to me for moral support so today I had a friend who just started a volleyball camp. She has to go three times a week two hours each and she was really sore today. So I carried some of her things and listened to her complaints. It was kinda hard to not tell her that I am here almost all week like the rest of the BBC testers and tell her about my problems but she felt a little better at the end of the day which made me happy. In other aspects of my life I am finished with mentee sessions, sparring, and I have 3 sparring rounds left. I still need to pick up my basic kicks and jump roping but otherwise I am doing well. Hope everyone has a good Wednesday.

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Youtube

I have a youtube channel where I make animations and other stuff. Yesterday I uploaded a animation video again  and I feel like my youtube channel is starting to get more people. I also learned how to edit my videos. I've gotten really good with editing videos and can do anything with the software I have.My friend has a youtube channel as well and he has 4,000 ssubscribers and gets like $100 every month, which is a lot. Hopefully I will get good as him.

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Journal Day 61 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. I went to JA Biz Town for a school field trip. I was a Connect Tech CFO it was really fun ! We were there the whole day so we ate lunch there too. In the evening I did my requirements. Then I went to Taekwando for my menteeing with Harith. I did my volunteering there. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now.

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A Great Wednesday

Started the day off with a great morning class where i got to learn hopkido forms 3-5 and practice all 5 of them. After that I had class where we went over interviews and how to conduct them. Right after class i went straight to the gym where i worked on back/bi's and chest/tri's. I just got home from my night class and can finally relax.

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Band Trip

So our marching band, The Hopewell Titanium Sound, is having a recruitment trip tomorrow, and I'm missing some stuff. Tonight I was looking for all of my stuff for the trip, but yet I can't find my spats. So tomorrow I have to go ask my band director to see if he has any extras, and it's really aggravating. 

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today star...

today started out great I made my lunch and went to my computer to continue writing my book. The res of the day was boring doing every day things except for after school when we went to national night.

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today I we...

today I went to school and learned about coordinate grids! then after school I went home and my friend came and we played and did our homework then red and went to bed after dinner.

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Journal 41 February 20th, 2019

Today was very cold. The 11th graders took the ACT today and it was on chrome books, and since the teachers did not want to crash the server, no one could use chrome books, where all of our work is. I also had an in class essay on To Kill a Mockingbird. I think I did good but then again, who really knows.

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Journal 29

Today I finally woke up early and went to school. After school I did some requirements and assisted in Wednesday's Wang Ho class. I came home finished my requirements,took a shower,ate dinner and now I'm here. I hoped you had a good day.

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Wednesday

Okay day at work. I was helping orient a new employee that has started working for me. I think they will be great for the role. However, it took most of my day and tomorrow will be a catchup day. Those are always fun trying to get caught up on everything missed from today. Fun times. We went to King Tiger and did a mentor session with the Belchers. It was good. I like to help teach. It really helps me even refine my skills. I continue to need refining my stuff and making it stronger and better. I will continue to learn. I do need more practice leading the class. I did it tonight, but I still sometimes mix up the order. I do it in class so much, so I have no excuse. Room for improvement. I am already getting better. Keep moving!!!

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Journal 43

We got to go on a C-17 at Starbase today. I got to go into the cockpit and see all the controls. I found the button that drops the bombs. The steering for both pilot and copilot work together. The jet was not on so we got to hit some of the buttons. It was fun. I learned that if they remove some of the stuff in the back that the plane can carry over 400 people in emergency. I went to class tonight at TKD. We worked on self dense. Now I am writing this. 

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ALL STAR weekend

On Saturday,Friday,and Sunday my family went to all of the all star events.on Friday we went to the celebrity game but we left early to watch the rising stars game and it was fun.on Saturday my parents went to the dunk contest,3 point shoot out,and the skills challenge.on that same day I went to the team lebron and team giannas.on Sunday the big night all star game.team giannias was in the lead but then in the fourth quarter of team lebron came back and won 164-176.we left at the end of the third quarter to go to house of hoops and me and my dad got matching kyries and they look good.soooooooo all star weekend.

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Hooray for President's Day! Sing along with me

Not much of a singer. In fact, there are many bans in several states on my singing. That's the beauty of church, you can be the worst singer in the world, and no one can pin point where that horrible noise is coming from. Man, what a dismal day. Had to force myself to go for a run. I tried talking Connor into running with me, but he intelligently refused. I almost went for the bribe, but money is scarce. Enjoyed watching Trent do some lacrosse today. even though I was freezing my (fill in the blank) off, it was fun. It's a nice group of parents there as well. Get to sleep in (hopefully) a little tomorrow with President's Day. Thank you George and Abe! Those were some tough dudes. On top of keeping a country together, fighting all the bloody battles, and dealing with slow internet (horse and buggy),...

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Journal 30

this is it my last journal i'm not really going to miss journalling. it was kind of a minor inconvenience to my day. but now i'm done. so yay. today was mostly the same. we read to fourth graders about salva dut of a long walk to water. i went to tae kwon do. we played this game iwth poomsaes and stuff. at first it was okay, but when i made one mistake i kept making more because everytime i made a mistake my mind sort of blanked annd i sort of panicked which made me forget minor things like if i had the wrong foot and i know that i know it i just wasn't doing it right because i panicked so much. i almost did the same thing with self defense, but i was okay there. except the last one when master evins said to switch defenders and then...

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Global two days in a row

So today just like yesterday, I had global perspectives during school and since yesterday was a make up day, I've had this class two days in a row, since we have 8 classes per year (Each class every other day). And I'm doing to be honest, I like this class, but it is not something I can do every day, because that is just way too much work. This class is about global issues that are under the radar cureencur that we look into and write papers and make presentations about. It's all fun, but there's A LOT of work to do.

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Tuesday

Today I did a mentee session, my normal class, and a sparring class. My mentee is doing a great job of memorizing the 10 articles of student commitment and right now we are learning 2 new articles per session. When we had off yesterday I got to read 60 pages of the book I'm reading for my essay and Im planning to be finished by tomorrow so I can write my essay this week or over the weekend.

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Tuesday

Good day today. I got a new employee working on the team, and they will be filling a large gap in the group so I am excited to see them start. Good start for 2019. I am also still working to work through some issues with one of our projects, but I think we will have a better idea of the status this week. I am in Cary today and I got a bunch of exercises done today and I got to spend some time with my in-laws. Keep moving!!!

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February 19

I love the rain. Even though you can't go outside and play it is really relaxing and to me a great way to train. Mostly because everyone else doesn't like it and are all inside. Rain means that the roads aren't as full and there isn't as much noise which is very calming. On another note my second soccer tryout was cancelled and I went to train my mentee. But I forgot to get my book signed so I have to get that tomorrow. 

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Journal - Day 57

I have not journaled for a while. I have been working hard on my requirements. I have a lot of assignments today and staying home to finish them. 

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Journal 40 February 19th, 2019

both today and yesterday at school were b days because yesterday was a make up day. I don’t really like b days because the two teachers that I don’t like are my b day teachers. I also don’t really like math but we’re moving into a unit that I finally understand. 

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Tuesday

I really hope that I go to instructors camp because it would really help me a lot. I am also going to try to wake up at 5:30 so I could do my jogging and then my requirements. I am 

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Journal 30 February 19th, 2019

Both today and yesterday at school were b days because yesterday was a make up day. I don’t really like b days because the two teachers that I can’t stand, I have on b days. I also don’t re

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Tuesday

I really hope that I go to instructors camp because it would really help me a lot. I am also going to try to wake up at 5:30 so I could do my jogging and then my requirements. I am also trying out for soccer, but I found out that the coach picks favorites. we also have a essay for school about a person that helped build America.

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The laws of gross tonnage will prevail

Old saying from my past. Back when I lived in a dorm on Kirkland AFB, there was this guy down the hall named Fred. He was a big guy and also a good friend and teammate. In the morning as we were all scrambling to get out of bed and get to the bathroom, I would run into him in the hallway (which was quite narrow), and he would barrow his way through saying "The laws of gross tonnage will prevail." Fortunately, I was not big but fast, so I would fly into the bathroom and lock the door before he got there. There was usually a friendly pummeling afterwards. Of course that's how you knew who your friends were, the ones who laugh with you at one second, and tackle you the next. So now, it's one of my favorite sayings with the boys while they're still smaller than me....

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Morning exercise

This morning I tried fasted cardio by doing all my requirements before I ate breakfast. It was tough but I can feel the effects already. I think I will make fasted cardio a regular thing now in my workout routines.

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February 18

So soccer tryouts were today and I think I did pretty well. We warmed up passed the ball a little then played a possession scrimmage which is like a game but instead of scoring you want to acquire a number of clean passes to your team. I played ok and I think I do have a chance to make the team. As for the BBC I am caught up and a little ahead in most things although I need to find time for more basic kicks. Otherwise everything is pretty much the same.

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Journal 28

saturday was a good day.  so i woke up around 7:30, went back to sleep for 20 minutes because i was too lazy to get up, and then dragged myself out of bed. after that i got ready for sparring and bbc that day, and just then as me and my mom were about to leave for sparring, i was like: "wait... where's my book?". so cue a five frantic minutes of looking for it. after i found it (it was in plain sight, i felt so bad) i somehow got to sparring on time despite the heavy rain that day. sparring was tiring. bbc was also tiring. iT dIdN'T hAvE tO bE TiRinG, BuT sOmE pEoPLE DeCidEd tO mAkE iT ThAT wAY. but i got most of my requirements done during and between those classes so thank you. after that i got home at around 12:40 and then i got ready...

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Journal 42

First day of Starbase. We go to Air National Guard station in Charlotte. We got to go on the military base. We take science classes like chem, aviation, and other stuff. It is fun. We also get to build rockets. I came home and we did exercises. Then we went to King Tiger. Then I am writing this.

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Journal 28

Today I got up late again and rushed to get in the car to go to school. After school I did T.K.D requirements and ate a snack. Then my sister came home from her friend's house because, she didn't have school and the my mom came home from work.

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Monday

Today I really didn't do much at all. I finished my homework and watched some fortnite videos and that's basically it. I am about to go to sleep, I hope you guys had a good day today.

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Monday

Not a terrible Monday. I was happy to see some sun today, and actually get outside for a few minutes. Nate and I did some exercises outside this afternoon. It was good to breath some fresh air. My work day was alright. I think the rest of the week may be a little crazy, but that is how it goes. I have a project that is not going well, and one of my peers is trying to figure out what failed and I can tell he is trying to find fault in some of my team's processes. We are not perfect, but I think he needs to look within. It will be fun. Anyway, great class tonight at TKD. Keep moving!

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Journal Day 60 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. I did my empathy training today. I wrote my white belt essay. I did my requirements in the  morning. Then I had lunch. Then I watched my normal watching time. Then I finished the rest of my requirements. Then I had time so I did a lot of extra requirements. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now. It was my best day ever !!!

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February 17

For breakfast I had a burrito with eggs, cheese, and sausage. Today I practiced soccer with my dad and friend even though it was rainy out and worked on goal shots.My soccer tryouts are tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In the afternoon we went to see the new movie Alita. It ended with a horrible cliffhanger and my sister was furious about it all the way home. Anyways hope everyone has a great day.

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Journal 29

sunday. we're up to date. finally. so today i had a bit more time, which is why i am writing this. doing what i'm supposed to do. anywayyyyy today i slept in a little late because the last night i had went to sleep at 1. after i woke up, i ate breakfast, took a shower, and went with my mom to the mall to shop for school clothes. my school has a uniform, so we're only allowed to wear khaki or navy bottoms and only jackets with the school logo and shirts with the school logo. so we went shopping for khaki/navy pants, and after we got them, we were shopping a little more because my mom needed some groceries and a new carpet. so after that, i got home, ate lunch (at about 4) and then i did my requirements, and now i am here. tomorrow will be my...

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Journal 27

and this is my friday post friday was normal. i had no school that day (i wrote an earlier version of this post saying i had school and then i remembered i didn't have school that day and i was getting it confused with thursday so heads up if you read the earlier version) and after i woke up, i went to an extracurricular activity. you know the drill if you've read my earlier posts- i'm not going to tell you anything about it.  after that, i got home, did my requirements, ate lunch, cleaned my room, and wrote an essay on the battle of jutland from wwi for a big project that was worth 60 point. which took me some time, so i had to miss bbc at the hartle's. after that i ate dinner and went to sleep. my saturday post will also come shortly. 

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Journal 39 February 17th, 2019

Yesterday was fairly eventful. After class my friend came over. We played club penguin rewritten and she got banned twice. Both times for cursing. So now she has three accounts. My sisters fish also died so we had to have a funeral for it. R.I.P. Torito 

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Sunday

Today I was really bored so I was playing Fortnite for a little while. I was also playing with lego. Don’t think LEGO is for little kids because really it isn’t. Really Lego is a way of showing your creativity. I am also trying to save up for a PS4 or a Xbox, don’t know which to get. But have a good rest of the night guys.

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Journal 26

sooo i'm going to be journalling four times today. get ready for that. because i haven't journalled for four days. and i admit that was quite irresponsible. but i've been a little busy. so i will be posting what happened on each day i missed.  so thursday! it was pretty normal. i went to black belt class and it was good. I got a lot of candy since it was valentine's day. and i got more candy at bbc because the teacher gave big chocolate hearts to all the girls and not the boys, which was nice for us (the girls). it reminds me of all the times my 5th grade ela teacher blamed the boys for all the problems going on in the class and they almost always got silent lunch and the girls never did get silent lunch. it. was. great. unfair, but great. and that was my thursday,...

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A day of rest

Today was a day of rest, as it is Sunday, and so I only ran a mile today , but that was because i was tired. So today was a day of more light work on requirements.

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Journal 27

Today I got up and my hip started hurting and I had to lie in bed. When I got a little better I did my requirements. After that my friend came over with his family.

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Sunday (Blind Love)

Great sermon at church today by Pastor Jordon. Bottom line is us believing in and loving God and Jesus even if we cannot "see" them. Not going to get into religions and beliefs here... but loving God and people is critical today. We are all human regardless of where you come from. There needs to be so much more love in this world, and I truly believe we can change. We have to let go of all that "stuff" inside us. Just hug our fellow humans and just let go of ourselves. There is so much hate and why? What do we gain by hate... nothing! How can you enjoy life with hate... you can't! So, why hate. My life is forever changing, and it is important to just "love" your fellow men and women. Just let go. It was a good day. Got to exercise with Nate and then watch...

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Journal 41

I woke up from my sleepover, tired but still had to go to church. We cam home and I ate lunch. Then I started some exercises. We also went to help my aunt move into her new apartment. I also had basketball tonight, then I came home and ate dinner. Started to write this. 

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Sunday

Today I woke up at 8:15. I had to get ready for church at 9 o clock and I did. After church i am now writing this. Almost time to do my requirements!

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Journal Day 59 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. I went to my basketball game. Then I went to Taekwando. Then I had lunch. Then I watched my normal watching time. Then I went to the post office for my passport. Then I had snack. Then I went to go shopping. Then I had dinner. Then I watched the NBA All Star. I am going to bed now. It is 10:41 PM.

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today was ...

today was a day of relaxing and playing. in the morning I played with my nabber at her house. then we went to my soccer game and we tied. then we went home and had to clean up because we had guests over. then we had our family and the nabbers over for dinner/ the guests over for dinner. then we watched a movie and went to bed.

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Journal 26

Today I got up ,ate, and went to Sparring Class, helped out in Family Class, and did Saturday's B.B. class. Then I came home and helped get the our house ready for a party we're hosting. Then we had the party which probably ended around 12:20 and now I'm here. I hope you had a good day!

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Ahhhh, movie time

Finally got around with the boys and saw the movie Bumble Bee. It seems like forever since we have been to the movies. The boys had today off for winter break as well as monday for presidents day. I will take advantage of some free time and catch up on my requirements and essay writing. I always save the essays till the end, but I'm not sure why. Fortunately, I enjoy writing when it's something I'm interested in. Ahh, the art of procrastination. I'm like a Leonardo when it comes to that. The painter, not the ninja turtle. This month is flying by and we'll be at Instructors Camp before we know it. Back to burpees. Later.

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