Candidate Journals

Hey folks, From watching Grand Master Evins video on Facebook, it seems some folks might be losing heart. If you are reading this and are dreading one more push up, pomsae, or self defense, rest assured you are not alone. Sometimes knowing that we are all struggling and have those moments of "Why am I doing this?" really helps. Let me tell you, once you pull through that tunnel and start seeing the light, and realize it's not a train, then it all becomes worth it. Remember, this isn't something that is a chore on your daily lists of things to do. This is a personal challenge to yourself that if you dig deep enough, there is nothing you can't do. A few lessons I learned during my Air Force days was don't worry about tomorrow, focus on what the next five minutes brings. I have been pushed to what I...

Yay!!! Today is Friday. Yesterday was a good day. Went to school and from their went straight to my classes. From there went to Tae Kwon Do. We did sparring and i also got a mentor session done. Ready for the weekend

Today I went to school and I got inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society. Then I went to piano class and after that I helped out with family class and also took black belt class. And that sums up my day!

Today I went to school and then went home after seven hours. After I got home I did my homework ate some food and then did some push ups and situps. Soon I went to sparing class. I did four rounds and then went back home and finished my homework and went to bed.

Today I woke up and went to school.  At school I went on a field trip to innovative works in Charlotte.  Next I had lunch and went to electives, in electives I finished a memo we had to type in class.  Next we were dispered so that was fun.  Then I went to tkd and took sparrimg after my run.  Then I went home.

Today was a really big sparring class. I also learned Tae Kwon Yi today. So this morning my mom told me that when she got off the phone with my grandma, the temperature was -22 degrees. Thats just, wow.

This is the last day of January and I am sort of dreading February for some reason. I don't know why but I've never liked February and it always seems dismal and cold to me. In class today we did this thing where you read an article on something random so I looked up string theory which I though was cool. String theory is a basic physics theory that could explain why atoms stick together. It could, if proven to be true, could explain dark matter and other things in space we really know nothing about. Anyways that was day.

Today I did my things and went to school. At school here is the top three things that happened  at school, I got my math test, at P.E. we were about to play but the people cleaning up (which is not me for anyone who thinks so) took so long and team picking also took so long so we couldn't play, after school me and my carpool had to wait for a girl in my carpool so, we played in the playground to spend the time.

Finally got a decent night's sleep last night, I have an AP Human Geography test tomorrow which I just finished studying for so I'm a little stressed out about that. On the other hand, I had a French test today and I think that went well. I've hit an impasse playing guitar, I'm having a really difficult time with barre cords, specifically when trying to play the song, "Stairway to Heaven." I've been working at it though and I believe I'm improving; practice makes perfect!

This week my high school is supposed to get searched by some team of 20 people, in which they search our bookbags, and us, taking about 4-6 hours. It hasn't happened all week so it really thought it would happen today, but it still didn't. So that means that were going to have tomorrow on a Friday, so basically I won't be doing anything school related on Friday. However today I was kinda disappointed, expecting to happen.

not the best start to the morning.   Went to the gym with some friends. Today was chest day so a lot of pushups and bench pressing. Before ending my workout, I was knocking out 185 on the bench press. One of my friends thought it would be a nice joke to yank off a 45 off of the left end of the bar. Once he did, the right side of the bar came crashing down on my arm. Didn't break or tear anything, but in a lot of pain. Had to wear an arm brace for the entire day, even at TKD. Might be on it for a few more days too. If some of you remember Master Aurbach, he went through years of TKD with only one arm. So I didnt have any excuses to not come to class today. it was interesting to figure out how to change...

Yesterday was another long day. I came back from school and went straight to classes. From there we went to Tae Kwon Do. I helped class and did my mentee session. Finished all my requirements and went hom. We watched the masked singer. I am getting ready to leave for school. Bus comes at 7.15am

still not feeling well I did get a lego pirate ship today though so that was fun. It was better than yesterday. Hopefully tomorrow will be better

So it turns out that I did miss some drama in art class while I was gone. So you know those dresses that I mentioned a while ago that we are making, well were in groups of four. So yesterday when I was in History, one of the girls in my group asked if I had switched groups. I told her no, and I had no idea where that came from. So then this morning when I was in Science, one of the girls in the other group, we'll call her A, she told me that a girl from her group, lets call her M, apparently SWITCHED PLACES with me and M is in my group and I am in A's group. I was like oh no, no, no, no, no, no, no. So then later in math A was in that class. I asked why Im in her group and...

today we had indoor p.e fast forward in math we did fractions and like they always are easy but...in art I had to make a background because I was at Disney last week after art...we started doing cursive writing we watched a video then we had to do it. Most people didn’t like it\me.  

I haven't done journal in a long time and wanted to talk about what going on with me. I had so many projects on ELA, Science and also Social Studies. Since we just started semester two we have new classes and also new and more expectations. I also did really good on the pre test( it was a long time ago but i havent done a journal on it). I did 7 pull ups and I was really proud of myself.

I had a good day. School was fun. In the evening I went Code Ninjas. Then I came back home. Then I did my requirements. Then I went to Taekwando class. I did some of my requirements  before class. Then I went home. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now.

Today was a very stressful day. I had so much homework to do that I literally just finished it now. All of this week I have had no time to do anything, only homework. Im really hoping that I will have some time to log in my requirements that I did manage to do on Friday or Saturday.

Today I woke up and went to school like always. Then I came home ate some food and went to King Tiger. I did one normal class and a family class to help out in. 

Today I woke up and went to school.  Nothing really happened good until 3rd block which was P.E.  IN PE we played kickball.  Next I went to TKD and went on a run then took class.  After I went home, ate and did requirements and homework.

Today in p.e we had a basketball relay race and my team won ????times at the end we got in ????rd place.in math we did fractions and I finished in 2 minuets and it was so easy.at the end of the day I challenged someone in kahoot and I won.

Yesterday was a very long day. I came back from school with a lot of homework. My brother also had tons of assignments. We stayed home and finished off all our stuff. Today i have PE again and will run a lot. In the evening i have classes before Tae Kwon Do. Another long day!!!

It is was good day at work. We had some strategic sessions with the leadership, and it was fairly productive. I find that there are so many people that are just passive about things. It is important to talk thought items and raise issues, and just get it out there for discussion. I think some people do not like conflict or debate, and so with 30+ people in the room, there were about 6 people that continued to ask questions and had information to share. I was one of those. I like to challenge myself and others, even if it means I get actions from the discussion. I came back to my mother-in-laws house and did some exercises and requirements. It was a good way to end a stressful day. Keep moving!!!!

Today I did my morning routine and went to school. At school I had to sing a song in music but, it was actually pretty fun and everything else was normal. After school I did swimming and Tae Kwon Do.

Last year of college and already I've been bombarded with exams and 15 page essays. Been at school since 7:30 am and just got home for the day. Next couple of weeks will be even more hectic with family and more exams. Despite it all, I have been able to keep up to date with my requirements, but journaling not so much. Nevertheless, that will change this week. Eager to get through this cycle with no trouble at all.

Today I woke up and went to school. After that I went home i chilled and went to king tiger to do sparing and normal class. Then i went home and did some of my stuff. Next I went to bed.

I had a good day. My dad picked me up from school at 9:10 for a doctor's appointment I had a blood test. Then I went back to school. Then when my mom picked me up she told me that there was a open space for Goddard school so that means that my brother is going to pre-school. Then I went to Taekwando to do my volunteering. I also did my menteeing. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now.  

I had a good day. I had fun at school. In the evening I did my requirements. Then my dad came home and we went to the sparring class I got 2 rounds done. Then I came hame. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now.

I had a really great day today. The interest meeting for the school soccer team was during lunch today, so now I have all the soccer info I need and I got to have the afternoon to myself. (after requirements of course) I just had a good day today and I finished one of my projects while I progressed greatly on the other one. Hope everyone has a good day!

School is finally starting to calm down and I'm able to relax instead of slave over poster boards and online charts. I started watching my neighbor's adorable dog while they're away. Other than that it's been an uneventful day. I'm really happy with the plant that I got for the cycle, I've found with a perfect place on my back porch for the plant as I care for it. I'm just settling down for bed now, I haven't been sleeping well lately so hopefully I get a good night's sleep.

This wee has been very busy. From going to Disney, to coming home and doing hours upon hours of homework. I haven't had much time to do much of anything. Also do you know the things like "Oh I missed one day of school and I missed 4 essays, fights, and all that." Well its true. I missed maybe 3 days of school and I come back to having a test tomorrow which I didn't know about, 12 math video notes due also tomorrow, and I missed all the "drama" at the lunch table. I missed a lot.

This morning on the way to sparring class, I received a text from Grand Master Evins asking me to teach sparring. Always keeping me on my toes and challenging me. I love that! That is one of my most favorite classes to teach or participate. Hopefully the class had a good workout and got something out of it. As I finally start to grow up, I can safely say that all the things I thought I had figured out, I don't. That is today's lesson to myself. Keep learning, keep growing, aim high and bow low. Humility is the key to knowledge and progression. Had an awesome time in black belt class. Always a great class with Master Chelley Hartle. After class I was hoping to work more on the new Do Jong, but we had a meeting with friends for our schools fund raiser which somehow I got stuck on....

Today I did my morning things and went to school. At school I picked who I'm going to be for Night of the Notables (which is a day where everybody dresses up as a historical figure and acts like them) and did a math test, and I celebrated my friend's birthday day.

today was another day that I was sick at home :( It was boring and filled with naps. Mom says that I might have the flu. But today I did 30 pull-ups.

today was even worse than yesterday. I have the flu. Hopefully Im not sick for the saturday community service

Yesterday was PE at school. I ran a lot and also ran during recess.  Came home and finished my homework and went to classes. Did my mentee session and then kick boxing was fun. Now I am in the bus stop waiting for my bus

Today I did my empathy training and wrote the essay on my white belt challenge. It was kind of unnerving not hearing your own voice and I messed up a couple times. My essay I wrote in the afternoon then I tried to run but my leg has been tight for some time and it locked up. So I only ran a half a mile because of the muscle knot.

Today I woke up and went to school.  At school I did the pacer test and did some of a project in ELA.  After school I went to tkd and my mom picked me up.  We then went to the pit and had some fun.  Next I went back to her house, took a shower and did my homework.

Today I woke up and went to school. later on I got off the bus and walked home. I did some push ups and sit ups and then went to go shopping. I bought new shoes and school supplies  for the new semester. 

Got a leadership credit for helping out in class today. It gave me a chance to round up my kicking requirements. I came home, did more of my requirements, and tried to refrain from eating icecream (It didn't work). Hope everyone had a good day!

Today is the day after my empathy training and I started my essay on it. I also got into two different big school projects which might be difficult to juggle around with TKD. Hopefully I get it all done. Wishing everyone a good Monday.

My shrub (Camie) is  doing well and I only have to water her two times per week. I'm usually not the best with plants whether I forget to give them water or I don't give them enough sun light or too much sunlight. Today I helped out with two classes because my mentee wasn't at Tae Kwon Do today and I got a mentor session in at the end of my regular class.

Nate and I got our Cyprus trees today. I took some time to think about the significance of the tree. It is something for us to nurture and take of, which takes times and patience. I think that this could be related to our learning of Tae Kwon Do... it takes time and patience, and I also think it take the patience of our keepers (in this case our Masters and Instructors) to take the time to teach us and be patient as we learn. Not trying to read too far into it, but I think this is getting us more ready to be Instructors and teachers to others. Keep Moving!!!

Today Sara and I were woken up by Anna at 3 am. She had a fever, chills and a headache. By morning she felt a little better but was exhausted from the long night. Charlie also felt under the weather. I left the house at 6 and got home from work at 7pm to hear the days sick events. They both look like they don't feel well. I quickly did my exercises while watching the end of the Lego movie. We are all headed to bed. Hopefully this is a quick illness for them.

I have had a really stressful week, so today being pretty calm was a really nice change of pace. I slept in, ate, then went to go get my plant for the cycle. With help from my mom I was able to find a shrub that will hopefully be in bloom around the time we plant them. My mom and I then went out to do some other chores, while we were out we saw an old family friend that we hadn't seen in a while, it was nice catching up. I'm just settling down for bed now, prepared to start school again tomorrow.

Today was an interesting day because I was sick and did not feel well. Because of this I skipped school. I took naps and had a miserable day.

today was terrible. I got sick last night and stayed home from school today. I spent the majority of the day resting and watching movies. Very boring hopefully I am better tomorrow.

Yesterday was a really long day. I spent almost all my time finishing my assignments so that i dont have to worry about it during the week. Then i picked my up my book reading. I will be done this week with that. Our pull up bar broke and my dad will fix it today he said. My dad and brother watched Pro-Ball yesterday when i was doing my assignments. I am getting ready to go to school now. 

Today I got up and ready for church. After church we did some shopping for my sister school event for the 100th day of school. Then I made mozzeralla cheese sticks and all I did wrong is the ration of bread crumbs. Today was a good day.

Today I woke up and took a shower, next I ate breakfast and did some homework.  Then I went to my grandpas birthday party.  After that I went back to my grandparents house and printed my project.  After I went to my moms house and played some xbox and did requirements.  Now I am going to sleep.

Today I worked on a new running schedule because my old one wasn't working out well. Today I didn't do much so it was easy getting all my requirements in. I just went to church with my dad (my brother has a fever), went to Trader Joes and Ikea, went home and did not much of anything for the rest of the day.

Today was church day. After church were we had a great lesson we came home did some exercises. I ended up not felling good. So, I took some medicine then went to basketball. Are team loss but my dad and I fell good about how we played. Then went to grocery store. came home and wrote this. 

Today I spent time with my dad and my dogs and relaxed at his house. Then I went back to my mom's house. I did some push ups and sit ups and got ready for school tomorrow. 

I had a good day. I I'd my requirements in the morning. Then I had lunch. Then I watched my watching time. Then I finished my requirements. Then I had dinner. I amean going to bed now.

Today was a normal Friday I went to school, went through my classes and finally got onto the bus to go home. I arrive at school while listing to Trippie Redd on the way. I get home eat but then have to got to black belt class right after. I was late but was not super late. After class I went home and got some stuff to have a sleepover with my friend Lawson.  

Today I watched some kind of mummie movie, which was actually kinda good. But I do think it's strange that I wanted the bad guys to win. Then I went to go celebrate Papa's birthday, which was really fun. I finally went home and just got on my Xbox while playing requirements.

Today we woke up and did our exercises while waiting for Chocolate Chip scones to bake in the oven. We then had the treat and planned the rest of the day. Sara came home from work late morning, which was a great surprise. As she arrived, we(Charlie, Anna, the two dogs, and I) were headed out for a jog. On the way back, Sara was headed out, so I thought I would go a little further with her. Turned into a little more distance than I anticipated. Worked out in the end. After the run, Will and I went to Lowes for a door knob and some other stuff. Will convinced me that a trip to Target was needed to buy a small set of needed Legos. On the way home, Will and I stopped off at Tenders for lunch, it seamed like a good excuse to spend a little time...

today was a good day. I spent the morning at home doing my exercises. I then spent the day at my friends house. then went to bed.

Today we spent the morning at home. I did my exercises with my dad. I went to my soccer game in the afternoon. I then came home and we watched a movie and went to bed.

I had a good day. In the morning I went to the basketball game. Then we went to the Taekwando class. Then I had dinner. Then I had my watching time. Then I did my requirements. Then we went out shopping. Then I had dinner. I amean going to bed now.

Today I woke up at my friend's house because we were having a sleepover. Then my mom picked me up so I could go get a haircut. The haircut took too long for us to make it to saturday black belt class so we skipped it. The good thing is i already took enough saturday black belt classes so it did not do any bad for me. 

Today I got up did my things and went to T.K.D (Tae Kwon Do). After that I went to lunch at a friend's house to celebrate their birthday. Then I went to my cousins' birthday party. Now it's time to sleep.

Today I finished my physical pre-test by running a mile. I also took a sparring class and a Saturday black belt class. I got my shrub today also and it is a Camilia

We had a good day at king tiger. Zach came over today. We got to play nerf war at the house. it was great. we tried to get a sleep over but our moms said another time when we can plan. finished cleaning up and going to bed. 

I did the rooms at the inn again. It was another great experience. It was fantastic to meet these awesome men and hear their stories. These are just other human beings that need love. Our society sometimes cases them away and we need to actually pull them in. They deserve our love and it is amazing how love changes people. We call want to be wanted... so think about that next time you see someone on the street. Keep Moving!!!

I had a good day. I had fun at school. In the evening my mom picked me up from school. She was early so we went shopping. After coming home my nanny said that she would not be able to babysit my brother anymore. So my brother is going to pre-school ! I am so excited for him to go to pre-school! After that I went to the weekday black belt class. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now. 

Today I get to have a sleepover with my friend who goes to my school and also is on the black belt cycle. Ritika is spending the night then we will drop her off at sparring/black belt class. Today was a pretty decent day, I got to kickboxing class which is interesting and definitely a work out. That class gives me 30 sparring rounds and its really helping since I don't have much time at home to work on those.

Yesterday went to BB class and then came back home tired. Today we went for sparring and BB Class at North Charlotte. Got a lot of requirements done. I am now working on my assignments and getting ready for next week

Good morning to all. I’m about to go to sparing class and after that I will go to black belt class but I gotta wait for a while. At least I got one journal in while I could!

I  went to Vegas and LA the past week. And honestly I am kind of sad because 1) I didn't get to see Shawn Mendes and 2)  I had gotten souvenirs for my close friends, and now we can't find them. On the bright side, I started reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, and it so good! It has a little bit of romance and a little bit of adventure...basically the perfect novel.

So today I went to school then got home and then had Spanish class for 2 hours. It was very fun. I had so much trouble on the accents! And I had to read a book in Spanish.

Today I woke up did my morning things ate cereal and went to school. When I came back I did a Tae Kwon Do essay. Then I went to a Indian resturant. Now I'm going to sleep

Today I woke up and packed my bags for the weekend then went to school.  I had a good day at school and had a test in intro to office.  In fourth block we had some assignments that I finished.  I then went to tkd and went on a run and took black belt class.

Today, we had the first Tae Kwon Do class in the Harrisburg school. We had the Masters training in our school and it was wickedly bodacious. What an honor to have so much knowledge in one location. It was great getting the ideas and suggestions on what to tweak to improve. We did miss the main man of King Tiger, Grand Master Evins, who is probably working out as you read this. We still have a way to go, but it's getting there. I have mixed emotions of February 2nd. A part of me hopes time will stop for a few days to get more done, and the other part wants smack the big red button and let it begin! Thank you all who have helped promote this. Even just liking or sharing our page and posts does so much. Nothing great is ever accomplished alone. Love, peace and chicken grease....

Today I worked with my mentee, helped a class, took my regular class and later took sparring class. Whenever we have short weeks they always feel longer then regular weeks tome and today went by slowly. I usually take sparring class on Saturdays, but because I was in Hilton Head last weekend I had to make up for it today.

Today was Friday! And that means I just had to get thorough the day! after school Im when to the kick boxing class and we got credits for three sparing rounds and I then went to the black belt class and then came home and we watched a movie and then when to bed.

today was much better than yesterday. NO HOMEWORK!!!!! Also class was easier. the vocal test went well and we had a substitute in math class.

Hello, Today went by like a blur. After waking up I headed to work for meetings, then it seamed like everyone needed something that I didn't anticipate. Therefore, I was there longer than anticipated. I then I went and got all three kids their first savings account. Long overdue. Time to teach them about responsible saving. Then off to kick boxing, and black belt class, my favorite part of the day. However, about to sit down to Chinese food and a movie with the kids, it might turn into my favorite part of the day.

Yesterday was another long day. From school went to classes and then to Tae Kwon Do. Did my mentor session. Then sparring was really hard. The final round i got kicked very hard but i kept going. It still hurts but i am very happy that i did not stop at all

I had a good day. School was fun. I did my requirements in the evening. Then I watched my normal watching time. Then I went to the basketball practice. Then I had pizza for dinner. I am going to bed now.

m.i.c.k.e.y. M.o.u.s.e. Two days ago I WOKE up at 4:30 am.we went to Raleigh then when we got to the airport i was told that we were GOING To ORLANDO!!!!!!!!!!then I was talking about Disney.when we got of and went to our hotel I was shocked ????.today we went to Hollywood studios. Tomorrow will be so exciting. 

Today I went to piano class and helped with family class and also took black belt class. I had a great time with helping out family class, it was very fun. I enjoy piano class as well and I also have a piano recital on Sunday.

Today I woke up and did my morning rountine. Then I went to school with my carpool. When I came home I did T.D.K and later went to Thursday's B.B.C class

Today I was sore on my leg when I was running and just walking. Yesterday when I did my physical pre-test it did pretty well. Today I wrote my White Belt Challenge Essay

It was an okay day at work. It was a little crazy and I have a feeling people are down a little on things. I am trying to keep people positive, but we have some stuff that is just not getting done right and think people are frustrated. I am working hard to keep everyone positive but it is hard. Tonight was a good night of TKD. We worked on many things. I really enjoy sparring. I still have a bunch to learn and I need to get more flexible. I am getting faster but I need to be able to strike faster and get my left leg around after... and I know flexibility is critical. I am trying to stretch more, but not enough. We took Wednesday off this week and we went to our Church Ministries (Nate went to pre-teens and I went to men's ministry). It was great...

Great day today at school. I got to work on my deisolation project. It is going well. I have a test tomorrow and so I am studying for that. I think I am ready. It is multiple choice. Had classes tonight and get some exercises in. 

today was not good. for starters I got homework in every subject which as of the time of this journal, Im still doing it. then a pulled my back in sparring. but tomorrow isa new day!

I was pretty tired after being up all night at work. I drove home in the rain, which always seems more depressing, when you are tired. Once at home took a shower and went to bed, I love flannel sheets. Got up and did my exercises. Welcomed Will home from work, then we headed to Tai Quan Do for the evening. Met with my mentee between classes. His mother told me that for the first time, he was excited to come to class. Cool.

Today I woke up and went to school where I went to advanced band and played the saxophone! then after school we went to the 5:30 class and then I went to soccer! then I came home and ate dinner and then I went to bed.

Both yesterday and today we spent at two Disney parks. Yesterday we went to Animal Kingdom. There is this scavenger hunt think that is all over the park and you get like a pin or something for completing it. The only problem, all of the checkmarks close at 5. I did it when I was maybe in second grade but the last stop closed and I never finished. But now I'm hoping that I can finish it, eight years later. Today we war to the Magic Kingdom. Its my favorite park. We went on a few rides, ate lunch, rode some more rides, and then watched the fireworks. Over these past four days I have walked over 20 miles and my feet are killing me. But today was so much fun.

Today I got up did requirements and went to school. At school it was pretty normal but the teacher told us we couldn't go which was a let down. Then I went to Wednesday's T.K.D class.

Yesterday I got to go to TKD all

Yesterday was a very long and tiring day. From school went to my classes and then to Tae Kwon Do. Did my mentee session and then finally kick boxing. I came home very tired. Watched a little bit of the masked singer and then went to bed.

Today I woke up and ate breakfast.  Next I went to school and was dispersed in first block.  In electives I had intro to office productivity.  I then went to tkd  and went on a run and took class.  For dinner I had meatloaf then did homework.

I had a good day. School was fun. I did all my requirements in the evening. Then I helped out in the family class. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now.

If you ever had to describe your brain, what would it be? Mine would be scrambled eggs for the last couple of days. It seems like I'm chasing farts in the wind, as I come across one problem to another. Forgot to load up some hardware for my work before leaving the house, soooo back home iI go. Then a dump truck must have lost it's load on I85 as rocks were scattered across the interstate and they had to shut down four lanes. It just went sideways from there and it's not worth reliving. What I really want to do, is be at the new school, handing out cards, visiting businesses, and getting to know my community there. All in good time I suppose. God is good. Some of the words that keep me moving forward when I'm trying to balance the word on toothpicks. Thanks for listening. Booyah

I've had a calm day, I got home from school, did my requirements, watched a movie with my little brother and then went to taekwondo. When I got back home I ate dinner, finished my homework and now I'm getting ready for bed. I think I've finally been able to get a better grasp on playing guitar.

today I got my new saxophone and I got to play it and it was very exiting! Also today was the first day of the new quarter in school so I went to new electives. Then I came home did a bunch of homework and when to bed.

Yesterday I had my black belt pre test and I pasted .when everyone saw my hair that I dyed my hair tan we ran in the rain and we did  requirements and I past