Candidate Journals

It is mid-afternoon Tuesday and I have most of my requirements for the day complete. We have church dinner function @ 18:00 so I will be pushing to be on time for the 19:30 BB Class. Ergo, I got my run in before the 11:30 class and stayed after to do all my requirements and get a mentoring session with Master Conrad Hartle. Next week my work schedule changes and I will not be able to attend Tuesday evenings. I am really glad I am ahead on Weekday BB classes & PMAA classes.  Now I have to figure out how to catch up on Sparring Classes.

Today it was really hard to get up and get motivated. I was so tired that I slept through my alarm. All I did before work was eight pull ups. That sure made for a long evening. I got help with self defense which was nice. I've gotten encouragement on the running and friendly competition on the pull ups, so that helps to make it more fun.

I have been running all day.  Speech Therapy, pediatrician, taekwondo, choir.  I am exhausted.  Tomorrow I have to go to the Ear, Nose and throat. I think my son is losing his hearing in at least one ear.  I am so so worried.  I hope to be back in full steam by Wednesday.

had another very good monday. worked with my mentee in addition to a multitude of requirements. finished the day/evening with sparring rounds with the Masters Hartle & Hartle.

Today was great! I had a lot of spare time and got more than enough done today. Still my leg was hurting so i could only run one mile and it wasnt fun as i couldnt bend my leg. Still got extra requirements done. 

I can't beleive its already 4 weeks into the cycle! I'm pretty well caught up on things, I defiantly need to do more journals, self-defenses,  pullups, and running. Although I have already exceeded the limit for meditation, basic kicks and RAOK's, I am still going to do more of them so I can have the full black belt experience.

I had a hard time getting started today. Didn't really feel like doing much, but I did a little bit all day long. Figured out who to do one of my essays on, so now I just have to do get that done. I looked up answers to the test questions and found most of them. At least that was productive. Need to do some digging for the rest and then study the answers too.

Yesterday,I got back from a camping trip with my friends.It was fun,exept for the fact that I got sick yesterday.But I'm ok today.Today,my family and I were out almost all day,so I didn't get to do much today.Plus I had to clean my room.But I still did 100 burpees/squathrats.I plan on doing that every day to stay on track.As for everything else,I'll push myself to get everything done.   

today i got one of my essays dome it took me all day it really hard to think with my parents cleaning but i still did some requirnments , so that good right.

It was a little tough getting started this morning because I was sore.  But after I got loosened up, I got it done.  It wasn’t a typical marathon Sunday, but I still got quite a bit done (even if it did take a little longer than usual  J).  And I was able to finish my essay on the book I’ve been reading too.  Tomorrow is the start to another week!

Couldnt do some stuff including running today and doing burpees. Got hurt yesterday in sparring on my leg.. So had to modify my jump rope to one leg only also. Still got other stuff done that didnt put too much pressure on my leg.

I'm just getting sicker, but I guess I'll run anyway haha. I hate being held back like this by my own body. 

A Stomach Virus is running through the house.  Kyra and Kai are hit.  I am still fighting through personal issues that are affecting me physically.  I'm so tired, the Lord is my strength.

Quite the full day today. Started early with household chores & visit to recycling center. Then headed to the Dojang for a 3 mile run, requirements, BB Class & Sparring Class. Then came home to prep and deliver some Cajun/Creole Cuisine for a Mardi Gras Party up on the lake. I imagine I will sleep very well tonight. Unfortunately, I will have to miss next Saturday due to a St Mark's Vestry (Governing Body of an Episcopal Church) Retreat. Serving God does come first. I really enjoyed Master Kahn's seminar last year & was looking forward to this one. On to week 5!  

Today started early with requirements before going to teach Little Tigers class, then some miles with Inst. Dege, black belt class, and then more requirements.  In black belt class, we got in lots of poomsaes and some self defense.  We also practiced our falls and rolls.  I was doing pretty well with the rolls until they brought out the juk do.  We were supposed to jump roll over the juk do that was being aimed at our ankles.  Although Master Evins cautioned us not to be afraid of the juk do, I must have been worried I was going to get hit because I rolled over my head instead of my shoulder.  So now, my neck hurts.  I’m sure it will be okay after some Aleve and heat.  J

....through another long full day. run, requirements et al this morning; teaching in afternoon & evening; prep work for function tomorrow night; neading to bed. Good night all! I look forward to seeing eveiryone in the morning.

Four weeks have come and gone. I still have some thing that I need to learn, essays to write, studying to do, and of course plenty of requirements left, but I'm feeling good about my progress so far. I'm having a time trying to figure out a book to read that interests me. I have started several and they just don't seem like what I'm looking for. I need to make more time for my new skill too.

One day at a time.  The stress of some personal things in my life is causing an autoimmune flair up and I am in some pain.  But I am trying to push through.

I didn't do too much stuff today. I was a bit lazy. I was also really tired but I still got some stuff done. So I wasn't being completely lazy.  But I still was lazy.

Had a sore day at school...i was feeling all the sit ups and push ups i did. kept it pretty easy today and got some leadership credits in finally...

TGIF…it’s only 5:30pm and all of my daily physical requirements are complete.  It’s such a relief to have them done for the day.  I went outside and walked for 2 miles, it was a little breezy, but it was nice outside.  I got in several random acts moving trashcans out of the street and picking up trash.  J

Took my first Tae Kwon Do Plus class today, then Black Belt Class, then PMAA. I'm thirsty after all that. Tired too. I think it's time to rest before getting up to do it again tomorrow. It will be nice when the weather is a little more consistently nice to be able to workout outside.

Light workout this morning, taught classes from 08:30 to 19:00 and then went to classes. Good day. Shoudl get some good numbers tomorrow.

today i had a good day today i got some stuff done today  I could still do more and better but i still did good

I have done PMAA class twice this week.  I feel so uncoordinated.  I am tired.  I hope to do a lot of catching up on Friday and Sunday.  We will see how it goes.

Today I had a basketball game and this game was very important, because it decided our standing in the tournament. We were down in the first quarter, and I knew we had to do something. I wasn't tired or anything so when they threw a pass, I stole it and ran down the court passed it my teammate for two points. And even after we had won I was staton to feel tired but doing all these push-ups and sit-ups and running have helped me become better at much more than just tae kwon do.

Had so much homework today that i couldnt even attend black belt class today. I still found some time after I came back from school to finish my requirements for the day. Ready to go to bed after i finish another 20 min of homework. 

I didn’t get a lot of my requirements done this morning before work because I had to do some work BEFORE I went to work.  L  Then I had to sit in an all day meeting!  So when I got home, I had lots left to do.  I began working on them as soon as I got home – poomsaes, self-defense, kicks, jump rope, sparring, pull-ups, and of course, I had to do my miles on the treadmill because it was raining.  But I persevered and got ‘em done!  I much prefer starting the day with requirements, as opposed to ending the day with them.  I have a lot more energy in the morning and then I have a sense of satisfaction for the entire day.  J

Today was a good day. I completed a good chunk of requirements this morning before going to work, I felt like I accomplished something at work, helped with Jr. Tigers, worked with my mentee, then came home and worked on more requirements. Maybe I can get in some quiet time too.

still getting stuff done it is harder to get stuff done with aal the homework i have trying to get menteeing session in with my mentee but he keep argueing back with me whaat do i do?!?!

Wednesdays start early (04:00) and end late (21:00) but are really great days. I got to the LKN Dojang by 17:00 and stayed until 21:00 which allowed me time to run, jump rope, do requirements, participate in 3 straight classes for leadership credits and lots of Poomsaes and then 20 rounds of sparring with Masters Conrad & Chelley Hartle. I cannot thank the Hartles enough for all of their support while I am on cycle. The same thanks goes out to Masters Evins, Cavazos, Burkhart, Richie and instructor Torres; all whom have been very helpful and supportive.

This morning,I met with my mentee and got leadership credits in.That afternoon,I did my miles.I just hope that I will cath up on my stuff.

Thank goodness for the middle of the week!  It’s been a rough week at work this week, but I’ve still gotten my requirements done.   As a matter of fact, I look forward to doing the requirements to relieve the stress.  J  And teaching the Junior Tigers class always makes me smile!

It was a pretty good day today. It was a good weather in the afternoon for some running and jump rope outside. Planning on meeting with mentee today. 

...in one day will help you knock out a lot of requirements. I had the day off from teaching and the catering business which allowed me a lot of time to focus on the cycle. the only downside for the day on Tuesday was that our DSL was down in the evening which meant I had to wait to make my entries. the bonus for the day was Michael Snaer hitting the game winning basket as time expired for FSU's win over GT.

Had a really nice visit with my parents, but they left to go home this morning, so back to requirements. I even slacked off on the getting up early that was working so well for me. I need to get back into that. It was nice to have most of my pushups for today done before I went to work. Some of the areas where I had built up a little cushion have gone down, but time to build that back up. I don't like to be exactly on target. If I have a little cushion, I don't feel so guilty about taking it easy. It would be nice to have a big enough cushion by Instructors Camp to not feel guilty about not completing all requirements those days. Surely they will be full enough. I'm going to work on that cushion more.

Got stuff done. The day moved really slow. I moved really slow. It was just a slow day.

I didn't do a journal yesterday.I didn't do much today,exept for some pushups,situps and some self defense.I have a lot of stuff to do.

Requirements were done before black belt class and I got in a few extra pushups and situps during class.  We did a lot of kicking, moving and sweating in class!

Forgot to journal yesterday but am gonna continue the rest of this week. Feeling really tired right now after running. Still have a lot of homework and got to put some meditation time in

I have been down for a week.  I have lost somevital time.  I will see if I can get back on pace tomorrow.

Other than going to church, with the parents in town I totally blew off Super Bowl Sunday. The upside is I got right back to it today. Taught Concepts & Theories this morning and spent the afternoon catching up on business & requirements. I then met with my mentee, helped with a late afternoon class, the family class and led warm-ups in our Adult Black Belt Class. Then did 20 rounds with Masters Chelley & Conrad Hartle. I am looking forward to another strong day tomorrow.  

got some stuff done this morning and got some stuff done at school I t feels great getting stuff done this mornig so that i dont have to do it now.  

Typical Monday today – requirements before work, some miles and jump rope before Junior Tigers class, then pull-ups and sparring rounds when I got home.    Now I’m watching Biggest Loser.  It gives me motivation!

It took a long time to get done what I did today. I really missed my workout with Inst. Randle too. It seems to go by much faster with a friend. I went running today, rather than walking, and will really need to pick up the pace. I am not even close to most of my physical targets yet and that is a little discouraging. I guess that's where the perseverance comes in. According to Benjamin Franklin, energy and persistence conquer all things. I could use some extra energy.

yes the super bowl's today I am watching the game and doing requirements i could get some requirements done during the stadium power outage I LOVE THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finished all my requirements early so i could watch the superbowl. had a party to go to so i had to get to work quick for everything can be done

I got quite a bit done today after 4+ hours of training and over a gallon of water.  I can really knock out a lot of requirements when I go down in the basement with my jump rope, mats, music and wave master bag!  I missed my training buddy, Inst. Dege, but I still managed to keep myself busy. J I also worked on staff forms and stick forms outside since it was such a nice day. I really, really like seeing my “done” total go up and my “Left” number go down!

I've already done 150 push-ups, 150 sit-ups, 9pullups, 150 kicks, 20'poomsaes, 20 self defenses, and alswho practiced basketball for a little and cleaned the house. Now I can watch the Super Bowl without the feeling that I need to be doing a lot of push-ups and sit-ups.

Had fun in Little Tigers today. I got to be Jimmy's family. Then after class I worked with Zack on balance and did some requirements. We worked on staff forms in black belt class today and poomsaes. After class Inst. Randle and I went for a walk. Thanks Connie! I went for another walk with my mother later. Jeremy's birthday is tomorrow. I hope it's a good day.

A few requirements when I got up, then off to teach Little Tigers, a couple of miles, then BB class, a couple more miles, and then home to finish up my requirements.  It was a productive day!

Today was such a crazy day that I just HAD to write a jounal today.There were SOOO many kids in JR. INSTRUTERS CAMP.But I still had a lot of fun today.The girls dressing room was stuffded with luggage.Barely enough room to change.Today I got a mentor meeting in after sparring class.Master Kim taught me first dan self defense.I am still behind on my requirements.

a terrific day; run, requirements, great classes, parents arrived safely, a nice evening ahead. Blessed!

Great class today! I needed a lot of help with my staff poomsaes so I am glad I got to work on them today. Also a good sparring class very helpful drills. Some more requirements and lots of cleaning and this day will soon be over.

My parents are visiting for a long weekend. Today was a good day and it was really nice to spend time with them. Hopefully we will get outside and walk tomorrow afternoon. I doubt this will be a big catching up weekend. Luckily there are only a few things that I am behind in. I hope we have more little tigers in class tomorrow.

Had another good day. Good full workout this morning; Garde Manger Class this afternoon. Should be a great day at the North Charlotte Dojang tomorrow.

Getting started filling out my written test so I can study ahead of time, I'm excited to be doing something productive^^

I am so excited for sparring!  It's been so long, and I hate taking such a sobatical. I can't even go all out tomorrow because I have my swim team regionals tomorrow and I can't be worn out for it because my team depends on me

I'm journally early because I will be at Jr. Instructors camp tonight. I know that I'm going to get a lot of requirements done.  It will be a lot of fun but also a lot of hard work.

Need to get busy on several things, but it will be nice to spend some time with my parents this weekend. We might even have a little birthday party for Jeremy on Super Bowl Sunday. Maybe they will join me on some miles, or share some quiet time/meditation. I need to settle on a book and read it too, but not this weekend. I really enjoy the PMAA classes, but tonight it didn't click. Maybe next time it will.

I'm so excited about the staff Master ordered for me! It's beautiful, albeit a little intimidating to wield :P This should be fun!

Wow, a terrific day. *Started with pooms & requirements. *Rest day from running *My Fundamentals of Classical Cuisine class did awesome 19/22 passed their entire practical exam. The other 3 only have to redo 1 competency each. That is a terrific result. *Two fun classes @ TKD! Thank  you Master Evins for all the Burpees (35)!!! yeah mon! see you all Saturday!   

today i did had to retest Pal Chang and Sam Chang I kew that a was going to do great and i did do great all that practice was actually worth it

Today was a pretty good day.  After work, I came home and got in some miles, jump rope, sparring, and pull-ups.  It was cold and windy outside, but at least it wasn’t raining.  I think I’m going to start working on my essays this weekend.  I would be smart to get some done now even though mine aren’t due till next cycle, right?  I know who I’m going to write about for my heroes and I’ve already read my book.  J  No reason to procrastinate!

I didn't do much today.All I did were 50 pushups.But I am on pace with my RAOKs,or Radom Acts Of Kindness.Other than that,I am behind on my requirements.And I have a lot of catching up to do.

Did the fitness test in gym today. Had to run the mile this morning and it was freezing cold! Probably just the wind but i still got it at 6.45 minutes. I want to do it again when its not to cold to where I cant even see properly! Still got a bunch of pushups and situps in a gym class. Im trying to do the most kicks I can everyday to where i can even bend my knees anymore

Today went by fast and it seemed like I actually accomplished something at work. That's a good thing! After work, I helped with Jr. Tigers class. It was fun doing foot fives with the kids to help them work on their kicks. We even figured a way to do foot fives with roundhouse kicks. My cousin called tonight and she was doing her pushups while I was doing my sit-ups and kicks. She's a crew coach and was giving me some ways to work on my running. I'll need to try them out soon.

today i went running in the wind  it was a bit harder to run with the wind  pushing you back I also  learned some new things in Dream Team It was really windy today.

After an BUSY Wednesday morning,my siblings and I went to TAE KWON DO class.Igot one leadership credit in.But I am still behind on my requirements.In fact,I didn't really do much today.We were so busy today.But you know what,I love Wednesday just the same.

....is harder than it would seem. I did my jump rope rounds outside in the parking lot of the LKN Dojang after a nice 2 mile run. I thought it would be a breeze (pun intended). NOT! Got 'em done though. The rest of the evening went well. Worked with my mentee, Colin Smith; earned leadership points, did requirements, worked through 20 more rounds of sparring with Master Chelley Hartle. Loving the cycle!

Well…I got lots of requirements done this morning and before Junior Tigers’ class I was able to knock out my jump rope rounds.  Teaching Junior Tigers is so enjoyable.  The kids are so enthusiastic and they try so hard.  They always brighten my day. I would have liked to have gone outside to get my miles in but unfortunately it was storming.  So I had to do my miles on the treadmill.  Normally, I don’t like the treadmill much because it seems so boring, but this time it didn’t seem so bad.  I guess I kind of got in the zone and it wasn’t as difficult as it usually is.  J I hope it keeps raining, I sleep so well when I’m listening to the rain.

Good day today. In such a good weather i had to run a little. Decided to do most of my requirements outside. Im putting lots of effort into my pushups and burpies knowing i can only do likee 3/4 of the amount i need right now. I will keep working hard on those to reach my goal.

I had a good day, how could one not on such a glorious day. Time for bed. I  have to rise @ 04:00 to teach class @ 05:30. Good night all!

Got most of it done today. It was so nice outside when I got home from work that I got out for a mile before class. Found out the physical test is a month earlier than I thought. That's a lot less time to get ready, but at least it will be over sooner and out of the way, one way or the other. I'm still doing pushups 10 at a time or 15 and rarely 20, but I can do the 10 much faster than when I started. Progress, right? Need to get to 40. Worked with my mentor on specials and hapkido. These are some that it is much easier to practice with someone else. I feel like there is so much to learn. I guess that will never stop.

today was great i got some stuff done and in class we did the one of the coolest, weirdest, hardest push ups ever I can't believe that we did that.

I was able to get all of my requirements done before BB class.  And we had a good class – lots of review on the Wang Ho and black belt forms.  Quite a bit of kicking too.  I have to say, I was sweating a little when I got done with class.  J

I hvent been able to log on for a long time because I forgot my password and username. Now I got it back so it will take me a while to put in all my requirements down.

For the past week all my friends have been asking me if i need to go lie down, but I just explained to them that I'm on my black belt cycle. It's tough but I am defianlty getting a huge workout. I'm goning to look good in my bikini this summer! No matter how hard this is, which it is, i just have to go through with it and work. Nothing ever was given to you for free.

I had a very good Monday that started with sets of push-ups & sit-ups prior to heading to work; and then running, requirements, classes and sparring rounds with Master Chelley Hartle & Jessica Schnieder. I am looking forward to another good day tomorrow. Let's keep rocking it out everyone!! MY ORIGINAL JOURNAL FOR DID NOT SHOW AS POSTED ORIGINALLY, SO I HAD REWRITTEN IT AS CLOSE TO THE FIRST AS I COULD REMEMBER.

I had a very good day today. Started with a few sets of push-ups & sit-ups before heading to work. Ran, did jump rope, pooms, SDs & all before classes this evening. Did 20 rounds of sparring with Master Chelley Hartle & Jessica Schnieder after classes. I am looking foward to another good day tomorrow. Let's keep on rocking everyone!!

Today was a pretty good day. Getting up earlier in the morning to get a chuck of requirements has really helped me out a lot. I haven't felt exhausted at the end of every day when I go to bed. I need to get busy on my essays and get them out of the way. As long as I can consistently get a little done each day, it will all come together in the end. It would be nice to be enough ahead to not worry about getting behind at Instructor's Camp, but at least not being behind would be good too. I'm working on that. Actually got in a little more than a mile waiting for piano lessons to finish. Tomorrow is another day!

Woke up and I was very tired.  I still got a lot of requirements done.  Stayed up really late to finish up my requirements.  Learned some sticks in dream team.  J ust another tired Monday.

I did some requirements before work this morning when I got up at 4am.  Then when I got to King Tiger, before teaching Junior Tigers, I was able to walk a mile, do four rounds of jump rope, get all of my kicks done, and do some poomsaes.  After teaching class, I came home did some pull-ups, sparring rounds, and a few more pushups and situps. I feel like I’m doing pretty well with the physical requirements of the cycle.  I feel like I’m getting stronger.  I can even do some pull-ups now with the help of the bungee cord.  This may not sound like much to some people, but I couldn’t do even one when I started!  I’m making progress….that’s what it’s all about!

Today was a pretty productive day. Had to run a lot in gym class today and knocked out pushups and situps right after coming home. Still need to pick up the pase on self defenses.

  It's 7am on Monday morning, and I think I am going to end up writing my most heartfelt journals because I am sitting here trying not to cry. I wish it was one of my 9 essays, but it doesn't fit a topic. :-) I know I have told a few, and I know a few more have heard, but I know twice as many don't know about the medical condition I am dealing with. Most days I don't want people to know, but some days I am so so embarrassed with all I can do, I want to tell so that people don't think I extremely lazy. I am telling now because IF I make it through this cycle it is a huge part of my journey. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. At medical condition where the biggest symptoms are I am permanently physically tired. 24/7. On a scale...

I am very happy to have the pretest successfully behind me. Now I need to start concentrating on other things, as well as continuing to work on color belt poomsaes and self defense. I had a very productive day today. Thank you Inst. Randle for letting me work out with you. It sure makes for a lot more fun and helps keep me motivated. It's also easier to work through a question than practice it wrong repeatedly. Thanks for getting me the miracle pull-up bungee cord too. That is a huge help. In past cycles I have had to work at the sparring rounds and jump rope because I let them get away from me. This is the first time I've had to do pull-ups. I am determined to not let that happen with them or any requirement. I am working on closing all the gaps. Can't wait until the weather...

I had a marathon training session today in the basement with Inst. Dege.  We got lots accomplished!  Afterwards, I had laundry to finish, but I was still able to squeeze in a couple more miles.  And now, I’m looking forward to another week of steady training.

Got  all my requirements done for the day I started one time and not long after i was done It was fun.    

Today is Sunday.  Church.  It took everything out of me to go to church.  The kids allowed me a 20 min nap.  Yeah me.  I got up and drove through the neighborhood while the girls went door to door to sell girlscout cookies and the twins put flyers in the mailboxes.  Kyra got in her miles.  I am taking perscription strength naproxen.  I am still down.  Hurting more.  Anyone want any girlscout cookies?

full week of BB Cycle, extra teaching hours at the Art Institute, catering events on Wednesday & Saturday, Soup on Sunday today, and fighting a cold added up to a good tasting beer this afternoon. back to the attack mode tomorrow. need to get more aggressive in few categories, on a good pace with the rest. Let's keep truckin'!

Woke up pretty early today to get some stuff done as I am already behind. Feeling really sour from the amounts of pushups and situps i had to do. I am still very excited though for this cycle

I passed my pre-test, but....yes I am unhappy with my performance.  People may think I am hard on myself.  But I don't like making careless mistakes.  I made too many today.  That means I did less than my best for me.  So in my eyes, I failed the test.  A pass for me is my best, no matter the score. I am going to do it over and see how it goes.  First I have to recover from today.  I can't move.

Saturdays are harder for me. After Black Belt class and Sparring class it is hard to find the energy to finish all of my requirements. I'll have to figure something out, but I'm out of steam for today. I need to drink more water too. I finally found a mentee and I am excited about working with her.

had the pretest otday I think i did good then took sparring class and that gave me a couple sparring rounds EVERYONE ON THE THAT TOOK THE PRETEST DID AWSOME!!!!!!

I got up this morning and studied for the written pretest.  Then I taught the Little Tigers class.  We only had one child that showed up for class, probably because of the ice that was still on the road.  I asked Inst. Dege to quiz me some after Little Tigers.  (Thanks ma’am!).  And then it was time for the pretest.  I think everyone did pretty well on the pretest.  There were some mistakes (I messed up on Hwarang Poomsae), but I think most of them were due to nerves.  I know I was very nervous! We’ve all got things we need to work on, but I think we are all eager to improve.    Someday, I’d like to look like Master Chin when she does her poomsaes.  And like Master Evins when he does self-defense.  J After Black Belt class, I came home and ran some errands.  Then I was able to...

Two weeks, or one fifth of ten weeks already complete. Wow! Time goes by whether we are ready for it or not. Let's all be ready! Today was a productive day for me as far as requirements go. Work was rather interesting due to the weather. Left a couple of hours early and came home to work from home. Off to get in a little more studying for the pretest tomorrow.

got some stuff done it was freezing koutside didn't run tbecause there was ice on the ground I also got out of school early and was able to get requirements done and got to celebrate my dad's birthday It being cold was awsome