Candidate Journals

Today I missed black belt class. I had to miss it so that I could study for my science test that I have tomorrow. It is a big test. This test is on weather. Weather is a huge topic.

Today for some reason our school had a backpack check so right after we entered the building we took off our backpacks and waited until they were clear and also we got padded.But I found out after that a person commented something bad about the school on google reviews so that s why police came and also was checked.

Today Tuesday I am still tired from instructors camp. Physically I have mostly recovered but mentally I feel like I could use a day or 2 off still. Oh well it is not like I want to spend my vacation days recovering from this so I just keep going. Instructors camp was really good though and I had a good time. I personally wish there was a little more time to get some sleep between Friday and Saturday but the schedule does not allow for much. I am sure I will be back again next year.

Today I slept even later than my normal.  I had a great breakfast and wanted to go for a nice hike but the rain nixed that out.  So I will meditate and try to het some kicks done.

It has been a few days since I have journal.  Not being able to go to instructor's camp was a disappointment and also couldn't get any physical requirements done.  My thought process must change realizing that I am not the only one that has had an in

Today I helped out a family class which was fun and then went to Black belt class. We played a really fun Tae Kwonn Do jeopardy type game and did a poomsae games type thing. But overall it was really fun.  

I got a white belt challenge credit today. I also twisted my foot backwards & now it hurts.

     Im so out of it today that I was trying to use my school log in information to log in here. And for a teacher thats always on her computer she never adds any grades in.

Today was a good day. I read an entire book. - Hannah 

TODAY I WAS AT SCHOOL FOR THE WHOLE DAY. THE PERSON THAT I SIT NEXT TO CAME BACK. SHE IS ONE OF MY FRIENDS SOPHIA. MY OTHER FRIENDS GOT MAD AT ME BECAUSE I WAS HANGING OUT WITH SOHIPA ALL DAY. TODAY AT TAE KWON DO I GOT LEADERSHIP ONE AND TWO. TODAY I FINALLY STARTED TO DO MYWRITTEN TEST. I PRINTED IT OUTAND I USED THE STDY GUIDE. NOT ALL THE ANSWERS ARE IN THE STUDY GUIDE SO I WILL HAVE TO ASK MY MENTOR. I HAVE TO DO MY LAST ESSAY. IT IS ON THE 5 KWANS. I HOPE I DO GOOD ON THAT ESSAY.

Still feeling motivated after Instructor’s Camp.  Planning on some running and forms today but legs just did not have it.  So, I got in a good upper body lifting session and checked staff form #4 off the list thanks to Master Cavasos sharing some video with me.  I got this.

This weekend I had a lot of fun training with Grand Master Lee. Even though I was very sleep deprived, I did not let that effect my performance throughout the weekend. I gained a lot of knowledge with the variety of classes I went through. I also got to meet a lot of people that I have never seen before and create a great bond while working with them. I did not have time to input any numbers for the weekend or write journal entry's. Today I made sure I got caught up in the sleep that I didn't get over the weekend. I felt very refreshed this morning, one of the best feelings ever. I had a pretty relaxed day and work later on at King Tiger was fun. I know I have my good and bad days there but today was definitely one of the good days. I need...

instructors camp was this past weekend.  At first it was quite depressing because it is clear that I am no longer as sharp and knowledgeable as I once was.  Plus I was easily frustrated and nervous the whole time.  The drive back to NJ was tough. However, today I got in a good 3.5 hrs of training plus spent some time on the written test. I framed out my creative poomsae and feel good about that.  I also went through all the self defenses up through 1st dan without needing video references. Insructors camp helped me focus. My travel schedule between now and the test is light.  I am going to do this!

Today was a pretty good day. Because I haven't posted since Mar.01, I'll give my thoughts on Instructor's Camp here. I thought it was fun. I didn't get a lot of sleep though, which is probably why I didn't feel too well. That's my only complaint though, otherwise it was loads of fun! - Hannah

I started to day late  because I was very tiered. Later I started exercising then played with my friends. Then I went to my grandmother's house and we almost finished my new belt holder. Ran to the store. Came home ran now I am writing this and my dad is making dinner.  

Obviously today's the worst and boring day of the week.  THAT'S ALL I'M GOING TO SAY.

Yesterday was the last practice for science olympiad so we were wrapping up our supplies and equipment and projects. The competition is next week on saturday so we were reviewing everything in our events. My events were roller coaster, ecology and battery buggy

Back home after instructors camp.  Pretty busy and tiring, but in a strange way exhilarating.  Lots of information and changes.  It does not matter what belt level you are in you will always be a white belt learning something new.    

I really like my neighborhood. We have the best neighbors in our area of the development. I live at the bottom of a loop in the development, and we have neighbors on either side and across the street. Everyone just takes care of one another. We literally share anything needed. My wife pings the neighbors when we run out of something, like the other night we needed brown sugar for some cookies, and sure enough a neighbor had some. Then we buy some more and give it back. We all do it and help each other. This is something I never experienced living in NJ. I lived in the same apartment for five years and never even learned my neighbors names. We would say hi and be nice, but that is about it. This is my I like it down here. My one neighbor even lets me borrow his truck when...

Hello All - Just came back from an amazing 2.5 days of Instructors camp this afternoon. I slept like 6 hours in total. I was so tried that I could not sleep after I came back. So I finished my assignment and went for a run. I ran like 2 miles this evening and then played Basket ball with my dad and sister. I just finished dinner and now going to hit bed. Good night everbody

My day started pretty good. I woke up and played with my Legos and Nerf stuff. I had breakfast and did some exercises. Then later in the day I started to not feel real good. I got a head ache and upset stomach. My mom had me take some medicine but I still not feeling good. I missed Basketball class and just hung out in the my room. I napped a little, but still feel bad. I ate dinner and took a bath. I feel a little better but still not good. Going to bed now and getting some sleep. 

Yesterday was the last practice for Science Olympiad so we were wrapping up our supplies and equipment and projects. The competition is next week on Saturday so we were reviewing everything in our events. My events were roller coaster, ecology and battery buggy. I was really exited but the sad thing is that i'm going to miss sparing class and black belt class.

Today I went to see Black Panther again. At the movies I saw two teachers from my school. I have done my requirements. Today is a good day.  

My dad is gone to instructors camp and we are home with just my mom. I played video games with my friend when I woke up. Later on I went to his house and we ran 2 miles on the greenway. When we got back we ate something for lunch called a "Dutch Baby". I thought it tasted pretty good. My mom picked us up and we went to get 5 guys Burgers for dinner.

Today I went to one of my old class mates party. Her name is Leah. She had left the school so it was great seeing her again. All saw so of my other class mates. I did not want to leave but I was forced.

Today my father left for instructors camp. He went in the car with us when my mother took us to school. For dinner we had pizza and my mom invited a friend over for to hang out. My brother and I got to play lots of video games.

Today I had technology class. After that the teacher was talking about middle school. We also went to the band teacher's room. The students were showing off there instruments.  

Today was pretty good. I can't wait for Instructor's camp tomorrow! - Hannah  

Good Morning everybody. Just packed all my stuff and getting ready to head to Instructors camp. I am super excited to train with all other instructors and Masters and especially Grandmaster Lee. Very glad to know that my friends Connor and Josh are coming along and we will have a super time together

Well really this week was pretty exciting. First I tried out for my school soccer, team and made it. Then I learned that I get to leave at like 11:30 to go to instructors camp. This time is my first so I am pretty nervous and have no idea what to expect. Bye!! (i know i have not done a journal in a long time... jeeya!) 

Today was like most other Thursdays except my mother dropped me an my brother off at home before taking her car to the dealer. She was gone for quite some time and came back in a loaner car. Then we had dinner with some leftover pizza before going to TKD.

Today I had to skip everything because of my shoulder I had to skip tae kwon do I had to skip dance. My throat also hurts.

Today I packed for Instructors camp and can't wait to go. Had fun in class, to bad a lot of people are not going.

     For English, I have to write a persuasive letter on something that I want to see change from and sent it to the person in charge of it. I chose delays and make up snow days. I realized that most people only wrote a few paragraphs or a page. And then I look at mine and see that I typed almost 4 pages. They'll have fun reading my letter.

troday I went to black bely. that was all I did that was worthy of talking about. enjoy your last day of the week. BYEEEEEEEEE

Good morning, a very busy Thursday is on tap. I have completed my first set of cycle requirements for the day. Now on to prepping food for this weekend's IC, then work. Definitely jazzed about IC though. It's always a fun weekend.  PJL CEC 

Today I went to school as I always have to do on Wednesdays and I had a good day. When I got home I watched some of The Great British Baking Show with my brother. I didn't not go to class tonight because I have completed my leadership 1 and 2 requirements. I will be going to class tomorrow.

Time is flying by, I kept thinking it was Monday today but it’s actually the middle of the week. I am looking forward do instructors camp this weakened. I am ready to improved and learn new skills. I have to pack tomorrow though because Friday i have a class from 10:30-11:20. So i have to rush from that class to my house and then to king tiger. I might as well  make it easy and pack ahead.

Today all my hard work paid off. I finally got a leadership two credit hey. Today I had to turn in my science project.

Today was a normal day. I helped out a 6:45 class and got leadership. After class my parents didn't come so we played.  Bye! LOL  

Today has been a week since my surgery and the medical professionals say I'm doing great .  They haven't convinced me of that yet!  I am following instructions .  Atleast 

As usual, Wednesday was a very good day on the cycle. I was able to attend morning and evening classes, run, do requirements and submit a journal entry. I like it. 

Today My class was the happiest (including me)  because we got our first field trip. We were happy more than anyone cause 5th grade gets a field trip every week while we get projects every week. But the sad thing is 5th grade is coming along with us. Booo 5th grade! At least I got my second day of my white belt challenge done and got an extra weekday black belt class. Also I got to see a brother V. Brother poomsae battle in taekwondo.

Today we ran up to King Tiger to do class. My father's car was at the mechanic to get the breaks fixed and my mother had to go to a meeting. That meant we didn't have a car to drive us up there. The run was right at 3.1 miles so it wasn't too bad. My mother picked us up after class and drove us home. Maybe we will do it again if the weather is nice.

Today's the last day of February. That's cool.  - Hannah

I got  some new beyblaydes today. The one I got was very very strong  

today I had a big science test. it was hard but I did pretty good I liked doing it because we had a quiet class and we could focus.

I had to take a personal day from work to drive down to Spartanburg SC. We decided to drop my car of at Keffer VW to have them fix the breaks on our way our of town. Our trip down there was delayed with almost an hour due to I-85 being closed around Gastonia. Luckily we got things sorted and we got back in time to pick the kids up from school. However my car wasn't ready as expected as they didn't have all the parts in stock. That meant that we had to run up to King Tiger to do class. That was fun and I think we just might do that again.

Major distractions yesterday and today.  Big job interview this afternoon!!!  Car also in shop which is a bummer and screws up trips to gym.  Making a list of things and attending to them one by one.  One step at a time.  Looking forward to instructor’s camp this weekend.

Today My class was the happiest (including me)  because we got our first field trip. It was to A wrinkle in time. An then I realized it was the same day King Tiger was going.My class was happy more than anyone cause 5th grade gets a field trip every week while we get projects every week. But the sad thing is 5th grade is coming along with us. Booo 5th grade! At least I got my second day of my white belt challenge done and got an extra weekday black belt class. Also I got to see a brother V. Brother poomsae battle in taekwondo. It was Instructor D'Andre V. Gregory. I was shocked when Gregory won the battle even though I knew he was going to win! BYE!!!!!!!!!!!

Today i went to black belt class and had fun with others in a friendly competition with Ryan and others, had a tie with Ryan will have to see who's better later.

     Whenever I go to school I'm usually the first one in the classroom because I don't eat breakfast at school. So when I was going down the stairs to my class, both of my Agriculture teachers were outside. Murdock (the dog) was with one teacher and the other teacher was holding something white and fluffy. When she turned around, it was a bunny! I got to hold him twice. I gust can't believe that we have so many animals at my school. So far we have 4 dogs, 2 cats, 1 guinea pig, and 1 bunny. Needless to say, I really like my school.

Today was a pretty good day. I didn't do a lot of incredibly important things.  - Hannah 

I am not going to blame my shoulder for things being as they are but I will say it hurts .  Instead I should say self tomorrow is on the way.  Be happy everyone including me

Today nothing much happened. I am going to black belt class today. I hope we are not doing rolls and falls because my knee is all ready hurting a lot. If we do rolls and falls I will do my best.

So today was a fun and relaxed day. During my class today i got caught up on all my homework for now. I will do the rest tomorrow and Thursday. After school i went over to my friends house to take our puppy to the vet and get his baby shots. After the vet me and her for all dressed up and went out for a nice dinner. It seems like a while since I’ve been all relaxed and not stressing about school. It’s nice haha

Another day in paradise living the dream! Work, doing my routine and eating clean.  

I began my day with a good breakfast and thought about what I could possibly do that would be exciting . Of course anything is better than just looking at the walls all day. I  had my first session physical therapy!  I 'm on the road to recovery, ha.

Today I started on my white belt challenge. And even though it was my first day I felt nervous for some reason. I think it is because iv'e always been near up at the front and when I came all the way to the back instantly It felt really weird. I also felt a little weak or something when I was in the back as a white belt. But other than that school was great, I've just gotten an another project from health so that would be just 1 project from every class and from health not bad! How worse can this get Like geez! Seyaa!

The only reason I don't like Sundays because I have language class and that is the day I finish all of my homework. I do homework on Sundays because every other day I have a class to attend in the weekend and I can't complete it. But this Sunday I had to type a four page essay , do my science fair project and do my 3 social studies assignments. So guys what i'll have to do this night? Stay up all night to finish everything. Bye and don't procrastinate. I'm telling you from experience. 

I had to print out my project today because it is due tomorrow. I had finished it a long time ago. It was a science project. I have so many projects I have my english, social studies and chinese projects. They are all easy but they take so much time.   

The last couple of days for me have been hard and tiring, so I have not got the time to get in another journal until now. Yesterday was pretty relaxing for me as I just relaxed the whole day. Yesterday, I did no requirements mainly because I was soar and tired. Today, I have a whole day of school waiting for me ahead. I hope everyone has a great day!!!

Good to be back home.  Did not get home in time yesterday to go to gym so went this AM.  Just went through 2nd and 3rd Dan self defenses with Deb.  She is so in-flexible that I can’t do 3rd dan #5 + 6 with her.  Will have to learn those in Greenville.

So today was a good and lazy Sunday with some of our favorite people. We started out with snacking on cheese and crackers while my wife worked hard on making Eggs Benedict for 8 people. It is really impressive to see her master some of these French sauces like Hollandaise and Bearnaise. We had a good time chatting and hanging out. After eating all the boys (young and old) went for a run while the girls stayed behind to talk. After that we relaxed most of the afternoon. We enjoyed a good family dinner with steaks on the grill but we skipped the Bearnaise sauce as we felt that would be a little bit much after the Hollandaise for brunch.

Today I was doing my requirements all day. When I say all day I mean all day. It toke all day because my shoulder was in major pain. It hurt even to move. I had to study while doing requirements it is not that hard. My mom left early in  the morning because she had to go out of town for work. When I woke up my mom was all ready gone. I finished my jump rope so yay.

TODAY IS MONDAY. I DONT LIKE MONDAYS. WE HAVE SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH WORK TO DO AT SCHOOL. I DO LIKE GOING TO HYPER. IT WAS SUPER FUN TO GO TO HYPER.

I woke up this morning to a call from my friend that she was at my house with my puppy. But, sadly i would not be home all day to play with him. Today from ten to five in the afternoon i was working at the aquatics center as a lifeguard. It is not all that fun, all you do is sit in a chair and watch other people have fun in the water. The day is basically over. i am just looking forward to making dinner. i hope everyone else's day went a little more eventlful than mine did. 

Today we had one of my best friends come over for brunch. We played video games while my mother made Eggs Benedict. After brunch we went for a 2 mile run. When we got back I played with my friend and my brother until we had to go to yoga. When I got home we had dinner and watched Supergirl.

Mary and I have been working on our creative poomsae this last week and I feel very good about it.  Trying to refine the details so it looks sharp when we test.  Keeping up with routine and eating clean.  

Worst week ever. I got sick again and got a concusion. I watched emoji movie when i was home sick.

Today was pretty lax. Nothing much happened. - Hannah

well I have school tomorrow. yay.... not. I don't like school at all but I go anyways. boo hoo. well at least I can tell you tomorrow about it.  

Today was a really good day for me even though I am really exhausted. I first attended sparring.In the sparring class I learned different  moves while sparring.Then, I went to black belt class and the class went good just like always.Right after that I went strait to science olympiad. After that I went home studied for a little while. In the evening I was cubing with my rubix cube and got a new record of 36 seconds. I was really happy and zestful.   But other than that have a good day!!

Well this is it. Its my last journal. Can't believe I did fifty journals. Well anyways I am going to Tae Kwon do this morning and taking sparring and black belt class. When I come back I'm going to most likely start my requirements. Later in the evening some of my friends are coming over. That's basically my day! I'm still so surprised I did 50 journals, it feels like an accomplishment for me. Well anyways I hope your having a great day so far! Bye.

Yesterday at school we had a class wide rubix cube competition and I got first place with with 55.5 seconds. Usually I get between 40-45 seconds but yesterday I was nervous and my hands were shaking. But anyways I still got First place. Seeya!! 

  I’ve been procrastinating on the journals. From now on, I will try to post once a day.

I woke up and got ready for school.  I had a field trip to the Charlotte Symphony. But, before we left we had two graded assignments. Then we went to Chick-Fil-A before we headed to the Symphony. It was kind of boring. Got back to school and had a fun Friday. Then I got home I played out side with my neighbors. Came in got ready for King Tiger. Went and did kick-boxing class with Master Marcus, then stayed for Black Belt class. Came home and had dinner, watched some TV, and now I am writing this journal. A very good day.

Today is a very nice day. The sun is shinning, the breeze is blowing. After black belt class me and my friend are taking a picnic down at Jetton Park with our new puppy. We figured we might as well take advantage of this nice weather today. Of course three of our essays are due today but i finished them before they were due. i did turn them in after black belt class. i am finally up to date with all but a couple of my requirements. Yayy!!

Today was my first time going to sparing class in a long time. I had found out that I have met with my mentor and mentee 15 times.  It is going to be hard to do mentee sessions 15 times but I will have to make it work;

Today was a pretty relaxed day, apart from the Saturday class.  -Hannah

Today was a pretty good day. Had a few challenges at work, but I got a bunch of items resolved and got ready for next week. I have several presentations that I need to give, and I wanted to make sure I was ready. Nate and I went to kickboxing class with Master Marcus today, and we also stayed for Black Belt class. We got a bunch of practice with Staff forms. It was great. I also got to work on some of the poomsaes as well. We got home, had dinner and hung out a bit. We have our prior foster dog in the house this weekend, so we have two German Shepards with us, so took them both for a long walk. They are pack dogs, so they walk well together. Spent some time with my wife before she headed to work, and now I am writing this. Looking...

Got up and ready for school. Had a good day but dove for the football at recess and got injured in many places. Came home and did my home work. I also played a bit and took a run with my dad. Then I went to King Tiger and did sparring class and helped with the Family class. Then did a mentor session with Master Marcus. Then I came home from a great time at King Tiger, and I am now eating a quick snack before bed, and then I will be going to get ready for bed. I am looking forward to Friday. 

Today I truly did not want to go  to the Dr for my appointment, 6:20 am, this morning.  And along with the early rising this morning the feelings and the pain  was right there too.  I can't get back to traing soon enough.  I miss train king ng 

It has been an extra tough week with my wife being out of town for 3 days. It is not because the kids are difficult but we normally share responsibilities around the house so having to do them all adds extra work. That being said it is always nice to spend some quality time with the boys but it is also nice when the family is all back together again.

Going to be another long Saturday. I should be at the North Charlotte Dojang by 0830 to run and take classes. Then heading to work until midnight. The crazy thing is I like it.    PJL CEC 

   Today at school was a very fuzzy day. Three of my teachers Brough in their dogs today. One of the Agriculture teachers brought her dog, Murdock, the High School math teacher brought in her dog, Winston, and the school counselor brought hers in, Lily. I didn't even know that Lily was coming today until I saw her running toward me into the yearbook classroom and started licking my arm. They were all so sweet. Murdock had social anxiety and separation anxiety and is always with the teacher. Today was great.

Travelled to Seattle yesterday.  Training suffered. About to have coffee and then hit hotel gym

Today was a pretty good day. We had shortened schedule because of a Black History Month presentation. - Hannah

Today my mother came home from her trip. It was really good to see her again. I missed her a lot. I also went for a 2.5 mile run when I came home from school. It was really hot running outside. Tomorrow I will get up early and got to sparring and black belt class.

Well my 2nd teacher left today. I found out she is not going back to China yet. She will stay in a hotel. She was teaching my class for about 2 months. Sher got 3 cards from all of us. I have a social studies and English project. I am going to be busy next week.

Im so glad its finally friday. Well anyways today when I came back from school, I did my requirements because I had no homework. Later I went to music class. But yeah, thats all. Hope you had a great day!  

Today has been pretty nice. I read a lot and I got some test grades back. - Hannah

Today my teacher was filming us again. She was very serious about this one. She got a piece of paper and it had lines she said we had to fill it in. It was hard not just because it was a grade it was because we had to get filmed. We were not allowed to look at the camera. My 2nd teacher is going back to China tomorrow. My teacher said that we had to sign on a the back of the class photo. My 2nd teacher will take it to China with her.

I added the extra credit items to today's entry on the system for both the Master Cann/Master Woo Seminar and Junior Instructor Camp. At Master Cann/Master Woo's Seminar for Poomsaes, I learned how to stretch for different kicks, and I learned a lot of different changes to the higher ranking poomsaes. I learned how to do my stances properly. At Master Cann/Master Woo's Seminar for Sparring, I learned a bunch of new combinations. It was great to get the expertise from them, and see how their students are learning cool stuff. I came out with knowing stuff that I didn't think that existed. It was a great day, but exhausting. At Junior Instructor's camp, we started with kicks and team bonding exercises. Then we started to do basics, like stances and kicks, and hand positions. Then we mediated for 3 minutes. Then we watched a movie and it was very late, so I did not...

In school today I got a project from every core subject. The weird thing was the teachers  that gave the projects out didn't even know that the other teachers were giving out projects the same day! I got really mad because that means I have to work like till mid night! I also got scared that I would get distracted with my requirements and everything because of how busy I will be. But to me tae kwondo and School come first for me as a carer.   Have a good night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ---LOL

Yesterday was a good day for me because I got a lot of requirements and leaderships. I helped out the 6:45 class by doing warm ups and helping out. I also attended sparring class and learned new techniques when sparring. i knocked out my push ups, sit ups and my pull ups.  Bye!!

Yesterday was a great day. I finished all my requirements mostly at the end of the day. School was very upbeat throughout the day. After the tiring school day, I went to Tae Kwon Do. There, I finished my requirements and got in some credits later in the day by helping and taking classes. I hope everyone has a great day.

I have added my extra credits for the Master Cann and Master Woo Poomsae and Sparring Seminars that happened a few weeks ago to todays (Wednesday, February 21st) system record. Thank you again Master Evins for the credits. I thought the seminar was fantastic, and hope that we get another opportunity to do that again. In terms of the poomsaes, I learned that have plenty of room to improve my technique, and need to continue to work hard to make myself better. I think the biggest area I need to improve is my side kicks. They showed me (pretty quickly) how I need to kick straighter out, and hold a better "upright" position after the kick to gain better control. They also showed how I need to stretch more. I have really started to stretch more and do my side kicks better. It is a work in progress, but it is...

So today my father once again had to take us to school and pick us up. Luckily he was in time to pick us up so we didn't have to go to afterschool. I also finding my book "George" so that can write about that for school. It was a good day.