Fall 2025 Black Belt Cycle

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!

Thursday Journal Entry

It was another long day, and today I have a track meet. I was so tired yesterday that I had to skip seminary this morning. When we have track meets we leave school early, and the meet is in Winston-Salem, and we get back around 10PM. I have extra food in my lunch box, to eat all day today. I just got back from a morning run. I jogged one time around the neighborhood, and got my situps and chin-ups in before going to school. Going to school now, I'll post again tonight about the meet. 

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2/11 Dreiman, Dominic #24

So today I had math where we are learning integers and getting ready for a test.  I also had PE where we got to play soccer. After school, I was going to have soccer but sadly it got canceled because of the freezing rain and that was my day.

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02/13/2025

Thursday’s always feel longer than they actually are. I had a chemistry test today, I did pretty well on it. I did some calculus after and then went to help with class.

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Aiden journal entries 12-16

#12  2/4/2025 Today I shall talk about football. I usually go for the Detroit Lions, but since they started playing like they were a high school football team, I’m now going for the Eagles to defeat Kansas City. Let’s go Saquon! Anyways here are the words of Ultron. “Nobody has to break anything, clearly you’ve never made an omelet.” #13 2/5/2025 Today was sparring and black belt class. After doing some speed drills, we did some Tae Kwon Do sparring. We are not allowed to do head kicks. After sparring there was black belt class.  We did turning/spinning kicks and I nearly fell over multiple times. I also had a session with my mentor Master Opey. He showed me sticks and staff forms. Here are some wise words: if you’re not failing, you’re not trying. #14 2/6/2025 I’m going to have to say rolls and falls are my least favorite thing...

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2/13

Today was good, we had to get up early for quire, which was fun. After school I did my requirement and had a snack, then I work on my Valentin's day box (I still had three more sides to do) and did some homework. We went to sparring and when we got back, I did more work on my box and...I finished it! Now I am just getting ready for bed. So excited for tomorrow! ♥

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Journal Entries Aiden

#7 1/22/2025 Today I had my first mentor session with master Opey and Areese (I hope I spelled his name right). We worked on stances and went over the black belt cycle book. I did my second weekday blackbelt class where we worked on form. Here’s a quote from snapiyy “nothing stops the A train.” #8 1/24/2025 Today since I have no classes, I’m going to do some physical requirements. I’m going to run two miles and that will be the last of my running for this week. I am continuing to look for the test answers. I am trying to finish the book and do my rolls and falls. Here’s a quote from our good friend with the metal arm, Winter Soldier “Armed and dangerous!”   #9 1/31/2025 Today was my first time at junior instructor’s camp. There were 62 kids from several different schools. After we got our shirts,...

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Journal Entries-Aiden

Aiden Sutardji Daily Journals.

# 1 1/13/2025    

I am 3 days into my blackbelt cycle and here’s what I’m doing this week. 7 classes, my digital detox is almost complete. I have started the nutrition challenge, and I should do 3 essays and the pretest. Also, I’m trying to put a quote on each journal entry so here’s one: Life is soup and I’m a fork.     

#2 1/14/2025

My required reading book has arrived, plus a neck gator, to use for running, but it was too big, so I just looked like a ninja. Also, I found a mentee and I’m pretty excited for who I chose. I also got my black belt book, so I started writing in it today. To end today, here’s a quote I found. If life closes a door, open it back up, because that’s how doors work.

#3 1/15/2025

Today was my first black belt class. I was very nervous. Everything was good except I’m horrible at bow staff. I ordered one to practice with so hopefully I won’t hit myself with it. (foreshadowing?) Next Wednesday is my first mentor meeting with Master Opey.  Finally, here’s some wise words “I’m a bird” from my friend Quan.

#4 1/16/2025

I have to admit, I am a little nervous about the pretest on Saturday. I have never had a test like this before. I am home-schooled and I have never had PE. This was very funny when I first started TKD I had to do jumping jacks. I looked like a starfish trying to jump out of water. Here’s something I found

#5 1/18/2025

I’m halfway through my required reading and it’s a good book. I give it a seven out of ten. I did my pretest today. I did pretty good on the physical and forms but did terrible on the written test.  I am going to print it out and search for the answers. Here are the wise words of Tony Stark: “What is this, Shakespeare in the park? Does mother know you weareth her drapes?” Avengers, 2012.

#6 1/21/2025

Today I printed out the test and I’m searching for answers. Also, we tried a place called kpot bbq and hotpot for dinner last night. It is where you cook your food on a little grill, and it was really good. I recommend it if you like to eat Korean food. Here’s some advice I found, are you tired of boiling water? Just boil a few gallons and freeze for future use.       

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2/13

It seems that I am the first person to write a journal today.(no im not, also do you guys all write yours at the same time?! there was none and in 5 mins 7 appeared!) Today was a very tiring day. I got to school a little bit late, but not late enough for a tardy. We went to the gem theatre for a field trip and saw night of the museum. when we got back we found out that we had skipped social studies/history, ELA, math, and science. when I got home I ran 2 miles and then practiced the trumpet. I went to TKD, hoping to assist, but was not allowed to so I wasted my time. When I got home I spent a long time making up some of the exercises That I missed out on yesterday while also finishing up today's requirements.

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Journal #32--2/13/25

When I woke up mom asked how I felt and took my temperature.  I didn't have a temperature and I felt ok....still a little sore but not bad.  I had some breakfast and did some bbc stuff.  I played on the switch some today.  I also read a lot and finished an essay!  I had lunch spaghetti and meatballs/garlic bread, that everyone else had last night!! Then MiMi took me to the doctors.  Good news I don't have the flu!!!!  When we came home I did some more reading (finished 2 books) and then Mom and Anthony got home we had dinner and I took a shower and now I am heading to bed.  No school again for me tomorrow since I had a random fever at the doctors office, he said I can go back Monday, but haha we don't have school. I missed sparring tonight, so I think I...

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02/13/25

Happy day before Valentines Day! I hope everyone had a great day. It was good to see all the girls at class tonight. Sparring was fun tonight.  After eating, I just got done with my shower and hair and I'm getting ready for bed.  Friday's off would be nice!! 6am is early for me but at least its after my parents.  I hope everyone has a good night and Happy Valentine's Day to everyone tomorrow. See ya at Black Belt class LKN. 

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Valentines!

Tomorrow is Valentines day! Can't wait to see what my Valentine brings me, I already have his present. This week has been odd yesterday I didn't get to go to sparring at north Charlotte place cause it was raining to much to drive all the way, I wish I could do it at the lake Norman location all the time ( no offense ) but I have dance on Thursdays so today I had to skip it to do sparring at LKN king tiger. It was really fun. I have been doing great on my requirements just got to catch up on a bit of running though but that is okay 👍 👌 Tomorrow will be interesting having my first valentine or the first Valentine brave enough to ask me. Another boy Lincoln was gonna ask me but I already said yes to lucas.🙃now I feel bad.😔opps!!!

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Galentine's - 2/13

i feel horrible. i've been sick off and on since October and today my ear is hurting so bad! i cant even stand up without being dizzy. i had to miss self-defense class tonight but REALLY didnt want to. we had to get 10 classes in but there's only 10 weeks in this cycle, right? i'm really worried about missing any more classes and hope i'm better tomorrow. so i'm taking lots of medicine and falling into bed. hope everyone else is staying healthy.

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loooooooong day

So I was wide awake and headed downstairs to do some homework then got ready and now school, I had cycling for my 1st class which I have Mrs. Ford which honestly probally she is my best teacher ever. After that I had 4 really long classes then after like 20 hours of school I went to sparring and it was pretty easy today and now im sleeping! Good night.

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2/13

This morning, I had to get up earlier than usual again because my sisters had Choir. I was supposed to have a science and math test today, but my science teacher was out. I got a good grade on my math test, and I have an ELA test tomorrow. I am excited for tomorrow because it's my cat's 18th birthday and of course, love day! Anyway, I just got back from sparring class and got a mentor session in. Now I am eating dessert and getting ready for bed!

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School

at school we learned that we have two projects to do.I did sparring with Nixon.We are having burgers for dinner and we are having a fun time.now I am going to bed now so see ya. :D

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LMP Feb 13

Today was a better day than yesterday.  It stopped raining long enough for me to get my requirements in. It was nice to get outside…being stuck in doors due to the weather, the walls can close in real quick.  I feel a little more comfortable with the self defense and working hard to be ready by March.  once again,I am going to be short mentee meetings because mine has not shown up since late January, so I need another.  This is extremely frustrating. 

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2/10 Dreiman, Dominic #23

Today was a great day it started out by me eating breakfast today and then at school my friend porter had a buddy that he had to show around. I had science, history, then came home to rest a bit before I went to soccer practice.

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2/13/2025 13/50

I am late again & can't afford to be. Today is fun but I had 2 classes yestarday. today we will have house guests who I enjoy having. We are going to have pav bajhi. pav bajhi is vegetables with spices ground together & served with toasted bread rolls. This will be fun

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Wednesday Journal

Today was a good day, as usual I started my day around 5AM, and I did my run in the morning, 1.5 miles. I got home and got ready for seminary and school. At school I use the weights and I am practicing dead lifts and chest press. After school today we had track practice in the rain. I didn't make state, but I'm going to the meet as an alternate this Friday. I probably won't get a chance to race, but it's still important to cheer the team. During track practice I ran about 5 miles. When I got home I was exhausted and took a nap, and now I'm up again to do homework. It's past midnight, so I'm going to be totally off tomorrow. 

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Sleep

Today I got to catch up on sleep.  I finally got in an afternoon nap.  It felt good after taking a test at 8:30 in the morning, although the test itself was way easier than I thought it would be.  Went to another tea social.  Other than that, I didn't really do much out of the ordinary today.

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02/12-Sid

It was raining the whole day today. Recess was indoors. Practiced my black belt book todo’s. Heading to a vacation tomorrow. Excited!

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2/9 Dreiman, Dominic #22

so today I woke up ate a banana and went to soccer I scored then came home and ate steak for lunch it was delicious then I went to a friend's house to watch the super bowl then came home took a shower and slept

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2/12/25

Today was long like every Wednesday.  I got home from school, ate something, finished up some exercises then went to King Tiger.  I had a mentee session then sparring class then black belt class, then came home ate and finished up more physical requirements.  It is 10pm and I need to get to bed.

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02/12/2025

Regular long Wednesday, no breaks whatsoever. It's always around the midpoint of the cycle where I feel super tired and over everything but I have to stay strong and persevere. It also rained all day, which I usually enjoy from indoors but I had to walk outside today so I was not enjoying the weather today. 

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Hug Day! 2/12

I'm exhausted. The rain isn't helping either. I am working hard on school and this cycle work but it is catching up with me. So i'm headed to bed to sleep as much as I can.  Hope you all are hanging in there and Happy Hug Day to everyone! 

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LMP Feb 12

Sparring and black belt. Not sure what to say tonight. Black belt class was good. We worked on Bo ho and bocho specials. I did a lot of falling and feel slightly more comfortable with it. Time for a shower and bed. Night all. 

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IM FEELING SO GOOD

So I woke up and got started on some homework then went to school and today wasn't that boring or fun it was just kinda mid. To be honest spanish was way funner than usual today! Like we did a whole fun thing which is hard to explain but then I had a math test right after and I felt ready for this test and after I finished I felt like I got a 100 but I won't know for a while because I took it on paper but a few classes later in my last class I had history and I felt really lightheaded then I felt like I was gonna pass out so I went to the nurse and left, I had the same feeling on sunday during class which was bad, I hope that doesn't keep happening, but whatever. After I came home I decided not to go...

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2/12

Today was good, but the weather was not. At school my student teacher was teaching math and she let us play some games, which was really fun and in ELA we finished the book that we were reading (Daniel story), it ended well. We got picked up a little early so when I got home, I did my requirement and studied for a test of Friday. Then in played on my iPad for a little bit and had some dinner. We went to TKD, and now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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Journal #31--2/12/25--SICK

Well today wasn't such a good day.  I was supposed to have a field trip today but as we were riding on the bus I threw up on the bus :(  so my mom had to come and pick me up.  I didn't throw up anymore today but I have a headache and my legs hurt and I am REALLY tired.  I slept some when I got home and watched some soccer on TV.  I ate a little dinner and I am gonna go back to sleep.  Mom said she is gonna try and get me a doctors appointment for tomorrow morning.  I am glad I am ahead on all over my requirements except running so I wont get to far behind.  Today is also my LaLa's (grandpas) birthday.  Hopefully I'll feel better by this weekend so we can celebrate.

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02/12/25

Today was another yucky rainy day.  Today at school it was teacher appreciation day, so I got to help celebrate my mom. I went to class this afternoon and got some more leadership completed.  I'm ready for this rain to go away. See some of you tomorrow for sparring. 

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Yay!!!

Today I finally met the new guinea pig!!! We were supposed to meet her yesterday but we still didn't until... ToDaY! She is so cute she wasn't as scared as are teacher said she would be she came out but when the bell rang it scared her and she ran back inside her house. But princess was out all day and she was not scared. Little one/ the new one was making adorable noises the whole day it was so cute! Lucas is afisaly my Valinetine 💝 It's a good thing cause I already bought him something. 

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Boring '-'

Today I just went to school came home did a ton of cycle stuff and I am about to go to tae kwon do hopefully tomorrow will be less boring and more FUN.     

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2/12

The weather these past few days has been yuckyyy! I got out of bed earlier than usual this morning, which is good. School was good, I got picked up early for a doctor's appointment. That was fine. I got home around 4:30 so I have some time before class. I got my requirements done, and now my mom's making dinner. At 5:30 I'll leave for class. I'm hoping to get both leadership credits in, and I have a mentee meeting scheduled. When I get home, I have 2 tests at school tomorrow, so I'm probably going to study for those and go to bed.

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2/12

Super rainy and cold day outside today. I'm going to sparring and blackbelt class today after I take a nap and wrap up some review.

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The Training Arc Continues

Today went by very quickly.  I had two classes, one of which was just me apparently.  So turns out multiple people switched out that lab class because everyone thought it was too late.  Guess I might have to switch it a third time.  Anyway, I later went to martial arts class and did some Muay Thai sparring.  After that, I went to Shoreview and in class tried to see if I could get a 540 hook kick with the leg that I don't usually do it with.  That's coming along.  Anyway, I got some more post-midnight homework to do, so I will see everyone later.

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02/11/2025

It was a struggle to get out of bed this morning and the weather did not help. It started raining when I was walking back to my building at school, but luckily I had an umbrella so I didn’t show up looking like a drowned rat. After I came home, I went to my piano lesson.

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2/11

Today I learned about derivative laws in Calculus and reviewed some ancient documents of 1898 in HIST. I took a big nap when I got home today and finished reading a book which left me dissatisfied because of the ending.

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my dog almost died

Soooooooo... just gona throw it out there my dog almost died last night... we were watching something and suddenly my dad yelled and showed a pack of half-eaten Firestarter apparently our dog max ate some of the fire starter my dad tried to make him throw up with his finger, but it didn't work so we had to resort to using hydrogen pryroxide and it eventually got so late we had to go to our rooms but after waiting for about 30 minutes my mom came up and said he threw up!!! I am so thankful he is alive.     

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a day in my life

today i woke up late and barely got to school on time.  whe had double band today which means to skip pe/health.  BUT... i kinda forgot and went to pe so i got to doble band late and the clnician was there so im gona get a bad grade also; i need to try some of this bread im hearing about. $@y()^@r@!

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Journal #30--2/11/25

Today I woke up and got ready for school, and mom told me that it wasn't actually my field trip that it was tomorrow and I was sad!! Then we walked to school since it hadn't started raining yet!  When I got there I went and had breakfast ad then went to class.  School was normal did blocks, specials and recess.  After school I rode the bus to KT.  I ran and did some more BBC stuff.  I helped out with class and got both leaderships, then I did a mentor session with Master Chelley and learned Bolo!!  Then we left to get dinner and head to scouts.  When I got home I got ready for bed and did some of my homework for school.  Wrote this journal and went to bed.  #bread   only 20 more journals left!!!

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Peppermint Patty Day. 02/11/25

I'm so tired so I'll keep this short. I did requirements and helped with class. I was pretty bummed out today because of something that happened yesterday (Real my journal from 02/10/25 if you're nosy) Being at King Tiger really make me happy and I just feel a lot better there. I've been making some more bread but sadly the last week I'm making it is next so I'm pretty bummed out but I have a new skill down and I get to make some more another day! I hope everyone gets some pretty well sleep and I'll be back tomorrow!

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Car Fire

today there was a car fire at school.Thankfully no one got hurt.at school we had a safety payroll meeting and me and my brother watched a movie together.now we are heading to bed so by. :D

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Tuesday Journal

Today was a normal day, busy but pretty normal. My day started around 5:00am, I do some of my exercises in the morning, situps, and pull-ups. Then eat breakfast and head to seminary class that starts at 6am, then I get a ride to school. Today I started after school tutoring, so I finished school around 4:30pm. Tuesday is church youth activities night, so I left for church around 6:30pm and I just got home a little while ago. It's raining outside, but not that bad so I'm going to do my running now, once around the neighborhood is 1.5 miles and that a fast run for me. So that's what I'll do tonight, after the run I can get more exercises done. I have homework still to do, and I'll try to be lights out by 10pm. 

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LMP Feb 11

I wish I had my lap top instead of my IPad tonight. I’m in a venting mood and it’s easier to type on a lap top that on an IPAD. I had a parent call the office, no, she picked up her kid, at dismissal, told the secretary that her son gets nervous when I yell in class, I turn the secretary emails the dean of students, assistant principal, and principal. Problem 1…I don’t yell at my students.  problem 2 - this parent, myself, and her son have already had this exact conversation in October.  problem 3 - I had a bad ear infection LAST MARCH that still affects my ear…15percent hearing loss in my right ear. I have a tube in my ear. I’m not yelling, I’m probably speaking ( all of which I have already explained in October)    questions…how long ago did I yell? Why did the parent reach...

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2/11/25

Today was a good day except for the rainy weather.  I was able to get outside for some recess before the rain started this morning. It was cold but good to get outside. In class I was able to get some more leaderships done and a mentor session.  The best part of today is it is my Dad's birthday. Happy Birthday to him and I hope everyone has a good evening. See you tomorrow. 

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2/11

Today was fun, but I had to wake up early for jump rope team practice, which was fun. We also did jump rope in PE... so much jumping. After school my sisters got haircuts, that took super long. Then I did my requirements, and I studied for a science test. I also had time to call my friend! We just got done with dinner and I am going to work on my Valentine's Day box, before I get ready for bed. ♥

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2/11

Today was a good, normal day. I had to get up early, like every Tuesday, because my sister had jump rope practice at school. Other than that, it was just a regular day. Although everyone is getting sick! I hope I don't... After school I went to get a much-needed haircut. This took us about 2 hours, so I didn't get to run my daily mile today, but I'll make it up tomorrow. I did get all of my usual requirements done and had time to call my friend. I just finished eating dinner so now I'm just chilling before bed and getting ready for school tomorrow.

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2/11/2025 12/50

Today has been good. Tomorow I have bio & ela. I was able to my taekwondo easily today & tomorow I have something new planned. I also notice that it has been raining alot which makes getting out of bed hard because would you rather be in a cold room or in a warm bed? I hope tomorow will be exiting.

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Ready!

I'm so exited today we're going to meet are new guinea pigs!! I can't wait! We were supposed to see them yesterday but there new cage didn't arrive yet. There so cute in pictures together❤️ They cuddle each other and are best friends! I hope the new one likes me! We are thinking of naming her little one or something to do with stripes cause see has a bunch of different colored stripes on her and the other guinea pigs name is princess👸 and she does definitely like me.😃 Someone also asked me to be their Valintine and he thought I said no but I actually said yes and then he got all embarrassed so he dicided he wasn't going to ask me even though he already did. SO THIS IS REALLY CONFUSING ME BUT IM TRYING MY BUT HERE! OK! I'm still getting him an extra gift for Valintines day....

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02/10/2025

Average Monday, nothing too exciting. I’ve been making Valentine’s gifts for my friends, little origami flowers. I went to the dojang today and got my leadership credits in.

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Catch-Up

Seems as if everything's a constant game of catch-up.  Last week was a terrible week, and now I have to catch up on quite a few things here at Macalester.  That just comes with a lot more lost sleep.  I wish I had time to sleep in the afternoons, because I need that to make sure I am actually well rested.  Oh well.  I guess I will have to catch up on sleep on the weekends.  I'm about to go do another midnight gym session.  Later, y'all.

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feb. 10

Had a productive day today working on a poster and preparing for my mini presentation tomorrow and my HIST midterm on thursday.

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Feb 10, 2025

  In the morning, I woke up and went to school. I played basketball and pickleball at recess, and came back home and went to my regular tae kwon do class. Today felt like a really slow day and it was kind of boring. (Maybe because it was a Monday)

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Sniper Lord

So today I had to go home '-' '-' '-' but before I left, we played battlefront, and I am literally a sniper lord I hit crazy shots.  But eventually I had to leave. the seconded I got home I had to do a ton of school, but I got good chips...       

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Kansas City cheaters/ lets go eagles!!!

Last night was the Superbowl and the eagles won 40 to 22!!! I actually think that kc cheated during last Super Bowl because during the last play the 49ers were up one touchdown and chiefs were at the ten-yard line.  With only a few seconds left Patric Mahomes passed the ball of, and ALL THE 49ers just stood there like they had never played before while kc scored.  Anyhow I went to my friend's youth group to watch the first half and then we went back to his house to watch the second half.  After that we stayed up until two watching Captain America the winter soldier and playing battlefront 2, I still wish that I didn't half to go home tomorrow.                

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Cream Cheese Brownie Day! 02/10/25

Today I was reminded a lot by friends that I still have to do this stupid diet thing. It's so much harder than I thought trying not to have things with a crap ton of sugar in it! I brought bread in today #Bread4 but I forgot my belt at home and I had to be leaving TKD by 6:15! I had some high-school band sign up I had to do. While I waited for my mom to go back home and bring it even though I wouldn't be able to help class I did requirements and got my second nine minute run of the cycle! After my mom came back I had to go. We grabbed food and went to my high-school. Now, because I'm a oboist, you don't typically see them on a giant football field mostly because the reeds break easily and they cost A TON OF MONEY!...

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eagles won!!!!!

I am happy to say that the eagles won 22-40 :D.today at school it was the worst because the teachers banned all contact sports.so now we have NOTHING to do at recess.at king tiger me Braxton and Nixon played games and we all ran together.i have a idea for my new skill.my family watched a movie called the finest hours.its a coast guard rescue that was based on a true story.i am getting ready for bed so see ya.  :D

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presentation day!

So I woke up a bit late, o well it's fine so after my daily morning routine I go to school today and do my math homework real quick and after going to spanish then math then science I go to lunch which felt longer than usual so thats nice then I had english..... So first 20 minutes I finish up perfecting my parrot presentation and I waited for the 2 people in ahead of me to go and then my turn. After the worst 5 minutes of my life that felt like maybe the rest of my life I finished and I GOT A 95% OH YEAAAAAAA! So im all exicted and I get to king tiger and I knock all my requirments and stuff for today then I come home and now im chilling. GOOD NIGHT! OR DAY!

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2/10

Today was good (well, as good as a Monday can be.) At school I got a lot of stuff done but I'm disappointed in the Chiefs. They didn't' play very good last night, I wish they won :\  When I got home we took a walk outside on the greenway and I did my requirements. I got to eat a delicious dinner and played iPad before going to TKD. I got a mentor and mentee meeting in and both leadership credits. Now I'm preparing for school tomorrow and getting ready for bed :)

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Journal #29--2/10/25

This morning we had to wake up a little earlier than normal because we stayed over at Brien's because we were up late watching the Superbowl.  We had to get ready and get all our stuff, good thing we had our bookbags with us from Friday.  We drove home and Anthony and I both fell asleep for a little bit. We dropped Anthony off at home and then Mom drove me to school.  It was a normal day.  When I got to KT me, Carter and Nixon ran.  Then I helped out with class and led stretches.  I also got a mentor session in.  I did a few more requirements and then we went home.  We had enchiladas and broccoli  for dinner, YUMMM!! Then I took a shower and out of nowhere when I got out of the shower I threw up on top of the toilet seat and all in...

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2/10

Today was good, at school I got to some of my requirement done. Atter school I finished the rest of the requirements and had a snack. Then I worked on some homework and played on my iPad for a little bit. We went to TKD which was fun and now I am getting ready for bed. ♥

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Journal Entry

My normal day starts at 5:30AM, out the house at 5:45am and to my seminary class by 6AM. After class I get a ride to school, 7:30AM. After school I got homework done, and then I went for a 1.5mile run. We had off from track practice. I did my exercises when I got back and we were dog sitting again, so I took him out for a long walk around the neighborhood. I'm going to get my pull-ups done, and then early to bed.

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LMP Feb 10

Worked on single  4 & double  stick 1,2 along with bolo. Still need some help with these. They are in my head, but meshing together. I also worked on cinuwalis, and attempted to teach my husband….all I have to say is ‘bless’  at least he tried to help me.

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02/10/25

Good evening, I hope everyone had a good Monday. Today is my mom's birthday, Happy Birthday Mom!!  I was able to get in some leadership requirements today and got a great mentor session. The classes had a good amount of people there today. I'm going to study for a science test tomorrow and then it will be shower and bedtime.  Have a great night.  

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2/10/2025 12/50

I am officially sick but that won't stop me. today I have to run 4 miles which took 50 mina to run but was still quite fun. I spent most of today watching tv because I was bored. Luckily monday is tomorow so I get to see my freinds. Today was fun.

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2/8 Dreiman, Dominic #21

So today I had my flag football tournament I was the green team so first we played all the teams we were second best then came the playoffs we lost but then beat red to stay alive then lost to blacks on team then got home ate lunch sat on my phone went to bed and that's my day

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BOO!

I JUST WROTE AN AMAZING ENTRY AND THEN I CLICKED THE WRONG BUTTON AND DELETED THE WHOLE THING! I ACTUALLY THINK IT WAS THE LONGEST ONE YET! BUT IM TO LAZY TO WRITE IT AGAIN SO IT LOOKS LIKE YOU GUYS ARE NEVER GOING TO GET TO READ THE BEST ENTRY EVER! NOW IM ANGRY 😠 😡 👿 😤 😒 

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Ice Cold

Yesterday I went to the lunar new year celebration, and won a raffle and got a lot of tea.  I can at least put that tea set to use.  I went to the ice castles at the state fairgrounds.  That was cold and windy.  I went back to meet up with a friend for food, and then spent the rest of the day doing homework and normal black belt cycle things.  Hopefully I can find people to watch Cobra Kai with me next week.

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2/9

Today was fun, I loved the weather! In the morning, I did my requirements and then I cleaned my hamster's cage. Then for the rest of the day I just relaxed, worked on an essay and played outside. The super bowl was fun to watch. I wish tomarrow wasn"t Monday. ♥

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Journal #28--2/9/25

Today I woke up and we went to a different church with Anthony's confirmation class.  After we left and came back to Brien's.  We ate left overs for lunch from Olive Garden!! Mom and I did a mile and I also worked on some of my essays, and worked on my test answers.  I also played alot of UNO with mom today to because I did 1 of my 12 hour digital detox, it was really hard.  Finally we watched the Super Bowl and the EAGLES WON!!!! YEAH... Now I am headed to bed. 

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I'VE GOT SUCH A HEADACHE

Si probably the reason for my migraine is the stress of going back to school after missing two days, writing a musical, writing a song, and starting another project.   THE WILD HORSE PROJECT!   If you have read through the instructors book, there is a story called 'The Wild Horse', which I have started making a miniature musical for. I have to write the music and all dat, but I am extremely stressed out with all these music and acting projects I am currently doing. I need to take school slow tomorrow to preserve my energy.   So I once again apologize for another short journal, however, I truly eblieve tomorrow will have more to write about, since it would be more eventful. Oh I guess I did post a "The Star Spangled Banner" cover to celebrate Superbowl Sunday. The Half-Time show was phenomenal and OH MY GOD SZA I...

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02/09/2025

Went to church today, had kpot for lunch and then spent my day as usual. I did lots of reading today and then it came time for the super bowl. 

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2/9

I went to korean bqq/hotpot today with my family to late celebrate my mother's birthday. The halftime show was interesting but I wished the Chiefs had put up more of a fight.

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2/7 Dreiman, Dominic #20

So today I woke up ate a breakfast sandwich then hit the road to school today I have math and English but first I have PE then after school I go home for a little then go to taekwondo at Harrisburg then come home and sleep

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chickens!

So I donn't know what to name my blog tittle so I named it chicken! Now I woke up regularly today no fever no sickness and made it to class. The first 20 minutes really easy, everything is smooth, then... I start to feel really lightheaded as if I might pass out so I sit down for a few minutes and get some water and drink up and rejoin class then finish then I go home and chill and do my black belt stuff then wait till super bowl and watch cheifs start off pretty bad and eagles like 17-0 and now im going to bed. Kinda short day unlike yesterday but atleast I get to wait another week till half way through the cycle! Good night!

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National Fettuccine Alfredo Day. (Weekend Wrap Up) 02/09/25

Just for starters I did not do a journal yesterday. My bad. Yesterday I got a bunch of stuff done. Came to Black Belt class. Almost all the First weren't there because they got sick. (I wish you guys get better soon) I did some bolo and worked with my mentee on sam and chil. My parents went to a comity show later that evening and I was home alone with my sister. We did some just dance and I found our old Minecraft card that has been missing for about 5 years. We started a new world and started building which was fun until she got bored. On Sunday I just loused around. I got to make some new bread for tomorrow and watch the super bowl. Now I'm going to dry my hair and go to bed. Good night!

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02/09-Sid

Today l woke up at 10:30, and played outside the whole day because the weather was like summer. I ran a mile but it was really hard because it was blazing hot outside. I also watched the superbowl today.

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Sunday

I got my exercise in at home early before church. I did situps and pullups. I went outside to get my jump roping done. 

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sunday (NIGHT)

*yawn* I am writing this really late and want to get to bed soon. I woke up early to go to church, and when i got home I began some of my physical requirements and also did an essay. Then we went to reedy creek and I ran my 2nd 5k ever. I am nt feeling very well and so I cant stretch this out.

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LMP Feb 9

Had a great day at the park training today!! Weather was awesome, saw some doggies and squirrels. I was able to go over a lot at the park; I feel better about a lot of it too. Bocho, bocho specials, 1st dan one steps, bolo, cinuwalis, double stick 1 and 2, single stick 4. 

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Super Bowl Sunday

today was a beautiful day so I did 2 miles.i went to a birthday party and played a game of Madden with my dad.we watched the super bowl tonight.I have a suspicion that many kids at school are going to be sleep deprived. :D

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02/09/25

Happy Sunday! What a beautiful day it is.  I got out with my Mom and did 2miles and knocked out requirements.  We are getting ready to play Uno outside with our neighbors to enjoy the sunshine before watching football later. I hope everyone has a great day. See LKN guys tomorrow! 

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Charlotte ballet

On Friday the Charlotte ballet came to my school. They were extraordinary and beautiful to watch.  They preformed a dance that was called the circus of the Animals. There were elephants, lions, swans, fish, blue birds, chickens, black swans, and many others. It truly was extraordinary. After the dance we had an award ceremony and my grandpa came I got four awards, perfect attendance, all As, dance, and most growth in mathematics since last year. Then after school I went to king tiger and took black belt class. Sorry I forgot to say this on Friday by the way but glad I was able to still tell. 

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Sleepover

I just got back from an amazing sleepover. It was really fun I went to my friend Maddies house and we had a blast! First she opened the present I got her for Valentines day and then we had a spa day with liquid scrubs and face masks. It was so fun then we watched the lost city It was so funny. I've that movie. After that we stayed up really late talking but at the same time not to late cause we went to bed around 10:30 😴 When we woke up we talked a bit before going downstairs for donuts. We rode are scooters down to the Access lot and played in the sand but did not get to close to the water because we couldn't get wet. After that we went to her house and rinsed off our feet before playing mancala (a really fun game) After I...

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2/8/2025 11/50

I feel sick today & it will probably get worse. but I have good news today because I'm going to optimist hall with my family. Today I had to to my taekwondo which is 2 miles of running, my saturday blackbelt class, & my normal practice. I eventually got done with practice at 6 pm & me & my family went to optimist hall. We got dumplings, paneer kebabs, vegan ramen, chicken wrap,& pizza. it was fun.

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02/08/2025

Started my Saturday with black belt class as usual. When I got home, I went to the dentist to find out that the appointment was actually for next week, but it was okay because we just went to eat instead. We did a little trip to Costco and then looked at some cars. When we made it home again, I took a long nap then did my chores.

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SONG WRITING IS SO FUN BUT I AM STRUGGLING!!!

Still sick, I am currently extremely nauseous and have a huge stomachache. But I would like to not make this, once again, short journal focus on my flu pains throughout the entire day, because that would turn this journal into a Michael Crichton novel.    CHAMPIONS!   So the musical I am currently writing is called 'CHAMPIONS', which is a Hamilton and Epic inspired musical. The musical follows six warriors who are placed in a gladiator arena and have to fight to the death for the audience's entertainment. I have finished the first song, which is the intro song, and I am working on the second. I do already have some people who are already wanting to audition, which I am so grateful for. The music, so far, I am very proud of, and I am so excited when I am able to start promoting this musical. I have a YouTube...

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02/08-Sid

I went to black belt class, and practiced koryo poom sae and bo cho dan one step.I also was happy today, because it is the weekend and I finally got to rest and relax. I also worked on my essay and slept late.

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rest day

So I didn't purposely wake up at 4 am today instead my sick body overheated and I woke up DRENCHED in sweat I felt like I just went swimming or something so I went and got a snack then went back to sleep. Since im very sick I sleeped till 9:00 and decided to just not go to class and not completely shut down my body and so when I woke up I just relaxed in my bed a bit longer then had some breakfast and just didn't really do much the entire day because I felt really lightheaded and now im feeling way better, almost my normal self. Off topic but my leg is really bothering me my right knee like it's been screwed up for a while and I think I need some compression tape for it anyways good night!

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2/8

Today was a nice and chill Saturday. Last night I went to my school dance, it was super fun but left me very tired. Therefore, it was hard to get up early this morning. I went to black belt class and from there we went to Chick-Fil-A. I got a KeyLime Sunjoy Lemonade, it was delicious! For the rest of the day, I just relaxed and watched TV, played on my iPad, started a knitting project and did lots of drawing in my notebook! I'm looking forward to the rest of the weekend!

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My Saturday

Today I went to Black Belt class in the morning. I practiced my knife form, and my pomsae. After class when I got home I got exercises done, pushups, situps and squat thrust. Later I ran 2 miles at the Rec Center, I got in about an hour work out after my run. The rest of the day I spent resting at home. I got 2 new 25lb bumper plates delivered also! 

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2/8

Today was good, started with a black belt class, which was fun. After we stopped at chick fil a and I got a frosted key lime lemonade, it was SO good! When we got home, I did my requirement, worked on an essay and then just relaxed. In the evening, I had a school dance and now I am play on my iPad for a little bit. ♥

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02/08/25 GO CANES!!

Today was a good Saturday! Started the day with Black Belt class and it was good. Then my family went to Raleigh for the Carolina Hurricanes hockey game. It was a great game, Canes won 7 to 3 over Utah.  This is my second Canes game since Christmas and both have been wins. I'm looking forward to more.  I hope tomorrow is good weather so I can get outside before Dad starts watching the Super Bowl.  Have a good night! 

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LMP Feb 8

Today I had 2 bochos helping wit my JT class. One of them led warm ups and both helped the kiddos with their kicking and punching. Then I had a great mentor session working on  bocho one steps, knife, and 1st Dan one  steps. I’m feeling a little better about all my defense, not confident, yet, but better. Looking forward to training at the park and possibly take a couple laps. 

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Saturday

Today I went to bbc weekend and then stayed after class to get credit for class assistance and leadership. I got home and procrastinated on my physical requirements. I finnally finnished them, along with an essay and can now relax. i am tired and cant make this go on and on. that is all.

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2/6 Dreiman, Dominic #19

So today I woke ate went to school today I had History and science we start with band though so then when I got home I went to taekwondo came home and slept

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Rage

Took my anger out on some weights at the gym once again yesterday.  I was hungry and had no sleep, but that's all I could do.  Classes were a blur again.  I went to an ice hockey game with my friend.  We celebrated but I had to go up to bed because to be honest I was going to drag the party down with my issues.  Woke up this morning to go to class, and that has currently been the one good thing that has happened all week.  I got in another gym session right after class and getting forms and stuff done. The black belt cycle became an afterthought this week.  But yesterday and today, this was the only thing that could distract me from everything.  I needed this to have some sense of direction and purpose. Today I am going to a Lunar New Year event.  I was one...

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Journal #27--2/8/25

This morning mom woke me up early because we had a longer drive because we were at Brien's last night.  When we got to KT we had a special 1st dan and up class where we did knife self defense and 1st dan self defense.  Then when everyone else got there we started normal black belt class.  After black belt class I helped out with the 9:30 class (IT WAS HUGE).  Next I went home and had breakfast then we took Anthony to help with an Eagle Scout project.  I sanded my Pinewood derby car!  Then I cleaned my bathroom and watched some Youtube.  We are about to head back to pick Anthony and head back to Brien's.  

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2/7

I had a zoom meeting today and took the rest of my day off. School was okay today and I need to submit some work for one of my classes tomorrow.

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02/07/2025

Today I went to an internship fair, it wasn’t too interesting. I did talk to people I usually don’t interact with though, so that was a good part of my day. I spent most of my time outside and I think that it shouldn’t be that hot in February. I took a long nap when I got home.

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