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!

School tomorrow😭

I basically had the whole day to myself except in the morning because I had to go somewhere. I came back at around 3:00, so when I came back I went straight to doing my requirements. Tomorrow we have to go to school, meaning I have to wake up early in the morning-Ughh! So I better go to sleep now-after I write this journal. Goodbye! 

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Another Good Sunday

Got up this morning and started the morning with a good breakfast with kids. Then Nate and I did some workout. We then started to clean up his Legos and Nerf stuff. Got the room back to normal, and then off to run. I spent the afternoon cleaning up the garage and getting some shelves installed. We took some breaks to do some exercises throughout the day. Nate then had Basketball at Huntersville Elementary with Dream Big, and he had a blast. Came home to find my daughter had started dinner which was a surprise. We had dinner and finished the evening with the last of our exercising. Then, the plan is some TV and off to bed. This will probably be the first full week these kids will have since the holidays. Crazy.

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Journal Day 14

Got up play and then did some school work. Workout, cleaned my LEGO room, ran did more school work, and then went to basketball. Now I am righting this and soon I will go workout. 

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January.21.2018

{Sorry for not posting. I didn't have as much time as I thought I would have but I will be more diligent with this.} Today was a nice and peaceful day. It was also very warm outside, so that was very nice. Nothing really happened today, I just stayed at home for most of it. That's all. Goodnight! -Hannah  

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Day 9

So far I have not done any requirements. I have not done requirements because we were out all day. So far I had done 1.6 miles today and I plan to do more. 

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deal or no deal

today i watched the show deal or no deal. it was fun and i liked it.   

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1/21/18

Antibiotics kicking in.  10 hours of sleep last night!!  I went to the gym after meditating and ran 4 miles on the treadmill in 40 minutes.  It was the limit of what I could do today but I made it.  It will be harder on pavement but this was a milestone. Will do shorter sprints this week to help with sparring.  I will go back in a few hours after the exercise rooms have cleared to work on forms.  I let this sickness and upcoming work schedule make me doubt and wobble a bit. I'm feeling better now.  Getting my mojo back.

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Journal - Day 29

Yesterday I took the pre-test and I passed. The written part of the pre-test was a breeze as I got almost everything right. We had no run due to the snow and harsh weather. I need to work on my pull-ups for my physical. Hope everyone has a great day!!!

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A good Saturday

So today we got the pretest over with. I was a little sad that we didn't get to go run, it would have been a good warm-up before doing all the other exercises. During the afternoon I went for a run with the boys and we got the time for Patrick's 1.5 mile run. Tomorrow I will do the timing for my own 1 mile run.

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Sore.....

Today was our pretest. We did everything except the running because it was icey on the sidewalks so it was dangerous to run outside, other than that we did our poomsaes, self defenses, and our written test. I came back and did some of my requirements but not a lot since I was too sore so I took a little rest. Then I did the remaining of my requirements after. That’s all! Good night! 

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need some sleep.

My back is killing me. It hurts really bad. I think I might just need to get some sleep. After TKD today, I had music lessons and then went to mass. I was very busy today, but it really was just a normal Saturday, not including the pre-test. Great job everyone on the pre-test!

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7th posting Spring 2018

Today was the pre-test and the official beginning of the cycle.  Got to work in getting things down and sharp.  

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test

today I did the written test it was hard. I got a really bad score and now I have to re take it but I am Shure I wont do bad next time 

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Day 8

Today I toke the written and physical test. I have to do the written test over but I will study harder next time.

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1/20/18

Today will be a brain day.  Going to focus on the written test, anatomy test and maybe self-defenses.  I think my body needs an easy day.

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Journal - Day 28

Yesterday was a very relaxing day as I finished my requirements throughout the day. I also finished some more homework my teacher's assigned over the "break". I still have a few more which I am going to space out over Saturday and Sunday. It was getting warm so I went outside and played with the remaining snow. I hope everyone has a great day!!      

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Work week is over

It was a good week. I never actually managed to go into the office. I really do like working from home. The kids school was on a 3 hour delay this morning. I guess they did that so they won't have to make up for one more day. I am still curious why they don't plan for extra days in case we have snow. Statistically speaking it is not unlikely that we will have 1 or 2 more good snowfalls that will shut down the city. Well enough about snow. Patrick and I ended up going to the Lake Norman school for a black belt class since we our own school was closed Wednesday and Thursday. It was my first visit up there but I am sure we will be back.

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work from home.

Pretty eventful day today. Had a work from home, so basically I did school work at home. I got a whole lot of assignments. Not even joking. I have 2 full essays due Sunday. I was pretty busy the whole day trying to finish up assignments. Anyways I got my requirements done and reviewed for the pre test tomorrow.  

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Prepping for pretest

Today was my e-learning day. It was a half day so I got out of school at 11:30am. After I was done with school I went straight to doing my requirements and studying for the pretest I have tomorrow, which I am really stressed about. In between doing my requirements and studying I had some breaks where I would just watch some of my favorite shows (Stranger Things). That's basically it. Have a good night!

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6th posting Spring 2018

Taking it easy today as tomorrow is the pre-test.  Want to be well rested and ready for tomorrow.

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E-learning day!

Today I finished the week off with an e-learning day. It was super boring and never seemed to end and then it was over and with it the school week. Then i went to black belt and i got lots of credits and ti was super fun. Then we went out to eat. Also was today like national birthday day everyone seemed to have a birthday on that one day. Enjoy the rest of your day byeeeeeee!

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Kukkiwon Cup Journal

We added the credits for Kukkiwon to Thursday's tracking. We got to Greenville the day before Kukkiwon Cup and stayed at a hotel. We got up early, had breakfast and got there early. I stretched and practiced some Poomsaes and Breaking. When it was time to do Poomsaes I got bronze but the other competitors were better than I was. In breaking, I got first. In sparring, I also got gold, and I got first in my group. This made me able to compete in the Grand Competition. In the competition, I competed against a group of kids that were much more experienced and I lost. However, it was an awesome experience, and I was happy to compete. Cannot wait for the next one.

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1/19/18

Day 2 of antibiotics.  Feeling a bit better but tired.  Workout this morning was better than yesterday so I am trying to remain positive.  Just keep chopping wood.

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Day 7

I had no school today and today was the end of the quarter. I stayed home today in my room I did my requirements. 

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Snow days and life lessons

It has been a long couple of days frozen over. I did not want to bring myself to say this, but i actually miss working and school. I have been using these couple of days to catch up on school work and requirements. Yesterday i "adulted". Between the time that i woke up and went to over to my friends apartment, i called Geico and set up my own insurance policy. i am taking that next step in life and growing up as the days go on. Next thing you know, i will own my own place. Life comes at you fast, and im learning that more and more everyday.

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Kukkiwon Cup

Hello everyone. I added my Kukkiwon Cup credits to my 1/18/2018 tracking stats. I really liked the Kukkiwon event. I really like to spar, which is my favorite part. Poomsaes and Breaking are good too, but sparring is what I enjoy most. It was a great experience. The group of gentlemen (four) I was paired up with were all great folks from different schools throughout North Carolina. It was great to talk and hear their experience. Most of them are like me -- doing this with their children. It was also great to hear how Tae Kwon Do has changed their lives. I know it has changed mine. I am in a much better place both physically and mentally. The sparring match went pretty well. Although I did not win, I feel like it was the best match I have competed in as of yet. I controlled the situation and was...

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Another bonding day

My Great grand daughter over again today.  I'm learning new songs and putting puzzles together.   Today seems to be starting a little slower than normal.  Atleast the sun is shinning.  I guess I will work a few requirements in and enjoy the rest of my day.

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Journal - Day 27

Today I woke up getting the news that their was no school due to the harsh and cold weather. This was unexpected because all the administrators had their mind on having school today. Lucky for me, I have the whole day to prepare for my pre-test, finish my requirements and take the day easy. Yesterday was just like this as I finished my requirements and reviewed all my poomsaes and self defense all the way up to high red belt. I finished up a few school assignments and then took the day easy. I looked out at the snow and realized yesterday that unless the sun was going to shine the whole day, there was going to be no school. I am looking forward to tomorrow and the third quarter of my school year. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

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5th posting Spring 2018

Another day working from home, I guess one benefit is that you can work on your comfy clothes.  Feeling stronger, my shoulders and arms are getting shape.  Tomorrow is another day.

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January.18.2018

Today I stayed home and did my workout while cleaning my room. That's all I did. Ciao! - Hannah

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snow day

today I went to the park and I had a blast. I enjoyed it a lot and have an e learning day tomorrow and will have no school again.

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1/18/18

Had a decent 1.5 mile run but still sick.  Starting second round of antibiotics tonight.  Not moving to DC either.  Time to get refocused.

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Day off

Today we had the day off. one of my friends came over. We had fun. Tomorrow we have an E-learning day, which means i have school half the day on my ipad and get the rest off. which is better than having to make up a day so yeah ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF!

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E-learning!

Today was a nice, relaxed day. I did all my requirements for the day and studied for the pretest. Tomorrow we have an e-learning day, its basically when you do school from home. A lot of the snow from yesterday has melted, so that's pretty sad. Hope you all enjoyed a school-free day!

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snow-> water-> ice-> even more ice

So much ice! Almost slipped in my driveway. Today we had no school as well, not a surprise. It was a nice day to relax and catch up on school work. I did homework and studying for half the day and they just relaxed while doing requirements. It was a nice day off. I do have to go to sleep early though, because I have a "work from home" day tomorrow. I guess that is a better way than doing make- up days. I just wish they did an e-learning day today, so we could have President's Day off as well.

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A second snow day

I decided to heed the warnings and work from home for the 3rd day in a row. Luckily I don't expect to get any complaint regarding that. I did spent some time shoveling snow in the driveway and on the sidewalk. Sadly there will be no TKD classes tonight. We will see if I get to go to work tomorrow, if not then I guess I will work from home again. I feel privileged that I have that as an option, as I know many people don't and these days cost them lost wages.

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Day 6

Today I lost my tooth. I did all of my requirement and did not do anything else. 

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Snow Day 2

Today the snow is still here. I didn't go to school again. I mostly played video games while also getting my requirements done. We also watched TV and ate snow cream again. 

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Journal - Day 26

Yesterday was an amazing snow day as I got the day off from school. I finished all my requirements in the morning itself so I could have the rest of the day to sled down my backyard and have fun with my family. Our neighborhood got a lot of snow, so me and my sister built a big snowman. Afterward me and my family played snow  ball fight. Then, for the rest of the day, I relaxed inside and reviewed all my study guides to get ready for the pre-test this Saturday. Today, again, I have no school so my plan is to finish my requirements, have some fun, and get ready for the pre-test. Hope everyone has a great snow day!!!

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January.17.2018

As you probably know, it snowed today!! I really like the snow, but I only went out in it for about an hour. Other than that, I didn't go out in the cold much. That's all. Goodnight! - Hannah

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4th posting Spring 2018

Today we had our first snow of the year, due to this I stayed home and worked on my lap top.  Is kind of funny and frustrating that we get used to the speed of the computer at work and the convenience of having 3 large monitors at your disposition and then you have to work off a laptop with the speed of the internet at home and still perform the same work in the same amount of time.  Oh well the day is over and hopefully we will be able to go to the office and get things back on track. 

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Journal 7

     Last night I was (unsuccessfully) studying my Biology study guide with my mom. I wasn't at the school because I switched schools and I didn't learn the things that they already did. So I was freaking out because the midterm was supposed to be today and I was not ready. You have no idea how relieved I was when they canceled school not only for today, but for tomorrow too. My sisters, neighbors, Aimee, and I made this snow ramp in the front yard. We were flying across the yard and into the road. Theres also this unspoken contest that we have and the person with the most bruises wins. I won again. I can't wait for the snow day tomorrow.

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snow...surprised

I was not expecting this much snow. Really. I got at least 3-4 inches of snow. It was painful trying to clear out the driveway. Anyways, today was a nice off day. I was able to do my requirements- still have to finish. I got to relax from a three- day weekend- kinda of funny. It was nice though because I got to sleep in today, and get to sleep late. There is no school tomorrow either, so it has been an eventful week. 

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Having school on Presidents Day?!

It was so beautiful to see the snow outside my window. We got at least 3 inches of snow!!! Since I had no school today and couldn't go anywhere I had a lot of time to catch up with my requirements. I was also very happy when I figured out that I had no school tomorrow, but the bad thing was that we were making up tomorrow by having school on presidents day :(. Hope you all had a fun snow day!

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Journal Day 13

I got up, mom had to go to work. I had no school today. When I looked out the window and saw SNOW! Later me, my sister, and Cammay went outside. I kept throwing snowballs at them. Came in and did some exercises. Mom got home then we went outside. I went sledding with Brice one of my neighbors. We sled for 30 minutes. Came in played then exercised. Now I am writing this and after this I will go to bed.   

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SNOW DAY!!!!

Today was a snow day, it went great. Me and my family went sledding, my and Alex built a house and snow family. We had a snowball fight with some boys in our neighborhood and it was awesome. 

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no school

today I had no plans. it was great I got to play in the snow and take a break from all of school madness. finally a not planed school break. it was so very fun and I had a blast. we went sledding and we made Bobby the snowman. it was fun. ooh and I also have no school tomorrow. yay. :) 

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Snowy Day

I spent most of my day inside .  About 2:00 this afternoon I decided to go out and shovel the snow from the driveway.   Shoveling snow reminds me of Syracuse.  I pray no one had to drive today if so do it safely.

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Snow Day

Well... I am stuck in Cary, NC. I had to travel here for work, and now I am stuck here to the snow. I hope that I can get back home tomorrow. Not terrible, but would much rather be home. Catching up on work and getting training done. Should warm up tomorrow, so we will see if I can get back to Huntersville. Everyone stay safe and off the roads. It is too dangerous to travel if you do not need to. Take care.

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Day 5

Today it snowed but, my mom said that I could not play in it. So my sister made a game called the "sing and song". I did most of my requirements so far. 

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Journal - Day 25

I woke up today getting the news that there was no school today. I am very happy because I really need to study and prepare for my pre-test. Yesterday was an average day for me as everything in school was back to a daily routine. I got a benchmark test on reading and I passed it superiorly. I came home and relaxed with my family as we played WiiU Games. After that, I helped out the 6:45 family class and took Black Belt class afterwards. I also got a mentor session in after Black Belt class as we practiced double stick form. I came home very tired and slept as soon as my head hit my pillow. Hope everyone had a great day as I am looking forward to playing in the snow later in the day!!

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Snow Day

Today it is snowing outside! We got the day off and played outside a bit. I also played video games and played with my friends. I got in a fight with my brothers friend and we had to go home for lunch. Then we went back to my friends house and played outside. Then my bothers friend got in trouble for turning on the hose. Then we got sent home. We also made snow cream and ate it. Then we watched a movie. 

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Back to work after long weekend

I took a work from home day as I wasn't feeling 100% when I woke. Luckily I felt better later in the day and was able to go to TKD classes. Tomorrow looks to be a snow day so I will likely have to work from home again, but I am not complaining about that.

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Day 4

Today is the first day of me being mentored and I found a mentee. I went to black belt class and did mt self defense there. 

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3rd posting Spring 2018

Pretty busy day at work, I'm glad that I did my push ups, sit ups, kicks and burpees first thing in the morning.  Keeping a pretty clean eating habit.  I feel pretty good so far.

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"Please no snow...please"

I've been hearing that statement a lot today. I finally realized that it was because the schools that have finals tomorrow have to reschedule their tests. I can understand that some people just want to get their tests over with, but for people who just have a normal day tomorrow- Yes! I really hope it snows, if not they still canceled anyways. I have time to finish up classwork for school and do TKD  requirements. I really want it to snow, on the side note.. I want to wake up and go to my window and see a white blanket over my yard- it would be nice. 

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No school!!

It was a easy day at school. We didn't do much work. When I came back from school I did my requirements for the day. I then went early to Tae Kwon Do to do a mentee session. I then took family and black belt class and after that I did a mentor session and reviewed my staff form 1, Bo Cho dan specials and self defense. I am also SO happy that we don't have school tomorrow, I needed a extra day with no school even though we just came back from the weekend. Can't wait to see the snow tomorrow morning!

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soccer

today I had to miss black belt because I had my first soccer practice. it was so fun. on a nether hand I started my white belt cycle in hopes to get it done soon.  

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Another Day

I began this morning with a great breakfast of egg whites, sausage and coffee.  Early this afternoon I will work on some of my requirements.  I also look forward getting back to class tonight and seeing everyone.

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Back to school

Today I had to go back to school but I wasn't really excited about it. What was exciting is that everyone kept talking about snow! Hopefully tomorrow we will get snow. When I got home, I went for a run. Again. 

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pracitce

I am practicing for the test on Saturday. I am doing really good, i figured out most of the answers on the study guide.

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Journal - Day 24

Yesterday was very calm and slow for me as I had a day off because it was MLKJ's day. That meant that I had the whole day to relax and prepare for the pre-test if I finished my requirements in the morning, which I did except for push-ups and sit-ups. I did the push-ups and sit-ups later in the day because I wanted to see how many I can do without stopping. After this was done, I prepared for school at the end of the day. Looking down this whole week, I have a "test week" because every single day, I have a benchmark test except for Saturday, where I will be doing my pre-test. I am looking forward to everything this week!

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It is Monday!!!

Hello everyone. My wife and I took our daughter back to school today. She starts class back up tomorrow. This trip really reminded me that although she is legally an adult (18)... she is still very much a child/teenager. She still very much still needs us for financial and moral support. My daughter is very book smart, but her "life-skills" are sometimes lacking. I just find it fascinating how she view things in life, and how little she really knows about what is ahead of her in the coming years. But, I am positive I was no different. I am still learning as time passes. I am extremely excited for her and her future. I cannot wait to see the directions she takes. But, we will always be here to support her... but hopefully we can lose the financial support some day. :-) Nate spend most of the day at King...

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Enjoying the day off

Today was a bank holiday so I was off of work. We went to the movies to see The Greatest Showman. It was better than I had expected and I actually really enjoyed it. The afternoon was spent finishing up the physical requirements and taking a little run. Tomorrow I will be back to work.

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shoooping

today I went to the mall and got a electric sharpener. it was fun. boring rest to the day but hope the next day is better.

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January.15.2018

Good evening! Today I went shopping and then met a cat on my run. He tried following me home, but he got scared and ran away. That's all. Ciao! - Hannah

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worst combination.

Went into my volunteer shift with a killer headache. It was very painful, should have called in sick. Worst combination for my shift. Anyways, today started off pretty great. Woke up early to do requirements, and went out with family. It was one of those day were we had lunch outside and went shopping. Then I cam back and my headache hit, but I still decided to go to my shift. I ended at 7:30 and took a shower. Now I am getting ready for school tomorrow. On the side note, hopefully it snows on Wednesday.

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2nd posting Spring 2018

A pretty good day, off work for MLK.  Worked on my higher belt poomsaes.  Had lunch with our girls, and went to the movies and saw The Post.  Not a bad day at all.

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journal Day 12

Got up got ready for the day camp. At day camp had fun and got all my exercises done. When I came home I ran. Worked on planning my new Lego Creation. Now I am righting this and soon I will eat dinner then maybe have a NERF war.  

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1/15/18

Still sick.  Nose is raw.  But, meds are keeping symptoms under control.  Today I did two light workouts to save energy.  Basically did some warm up elliptical, stretched, then did forms.  Regular forms in AM and stick and staff forms in PM. Going to try and do more tomorrow.

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Will it actually snow?

Today was a pretty "chill" day. We went out for lunch and after that we went to Walmart to get some things. Then we came home and had the whole day to ourselves. So I decided to get my requirements done for the day. I then decided to look at the weather for this week and saw that it was supposed to SNOW on Wednesday. Hopefully it snows but I'm not getting my hopes up to high because the last time it was SUPPOSED to snow it didn't :(. That's basically all we did today. Don't get your hopes up to high for snow!!

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It's time to get back into working on my requirements.   The few days I took off has helped muscles get ready for the next round.  Between watching commentary of MLK  on TV and workouts that will be my day.

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Day 3

Today I don't have to go to school because it is a holiday. Which also means no Tae Kwon Do today. I have not finished my requirements yet but I will. 

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off School

Today I don't have school. I don't have school today because it is Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. I mostly sat around the house while doing my requirements. I also had to go run 3 miles. 

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Journal - Day 23

Yesterday was an amazing day due to the fact that I stayed home all day just relaxing. I finished all my requirements in the morning itself, so I had time to finish off another piece of homework my teacher's sent me. Once I was done with that, I had the rest of the day to relax and watch football. I was really happy when the Saints lost because I have made them my "rival" in football. I just can't wait for the AFC and NFC championships next week and also the Superbowl!!

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Sunday

It was a good day. Got up this morning and went to church with the family. Great way to start the morning. Made lunch and spent some time with my daughter as she leaves to go back to college tomorrow. Nate and I got our run it and worked through our daily exercises. We are both making progress, but concentrated on poomsaes and self defenses. Plus going through our core knowledge for the pre-test written exam. Less than a week. Want to be prepared. Nate had basketball camp and then headed home to make breakfast for dinner... my favorite. I could eat breakfast for every meal. We finished our exercises and had a Nerf war upstairs. Finished up... put Nate to bed and had some work to finish up for tomorrow. Now I am writing this. Going to finish up and head to bed.

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Fatigued

I had tiresome day or should I say morning.  I rushed to the emergency room about 3 am there until  6:15 am.  Slept  late couldn't make it to church.  My desire was to have another lazy day.  I did manage to get a few pushups in..

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Fatigued

I had tiresome day or should I say morning.  I rushed to the emergency room about 3 am there until  6:15 am.  Slept  late couldn't make it to church.  My desire was to have another lazy day.  I did manage to get a few pushups in..

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1st posting

This is my first journal entry for my 4th degree black belt cycle.  I find myself in amazement that I have come this far.  When I started in TKD I joined because my girls were taking the classes and I was "encouraged" to join in by my husband and the Hartle's.  I thought at that time "oh well I will do this for a little while", well a little while has been about 10 years, and I'm still going. 

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January.14.2018

Good evening! Not a lot happened today. I did 3 miles and yesterday I signed up for the poomsae and sparring seminar that is happening in February. That's all for now. Ciao! - Hannah

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Fun day!

Today was a fun day for me! I did some of my requirements before I went to church because I knew I wouldn't be able to do all of it in the evening.  After I went to church my parents then dropped me off to a friends house and we went to birkdale and then defy gravity. When I came back it was like 6:30 so I decided after I wrote this journal I would get some more of my requirements done. Hope you had a great day!

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average sunday.

Today was a pretty average Sunday. The one day I am able to sleep in a little late. I am very joyful that their is no school tomorrow, I need a break- event though we just got off of Christmas Break. I finished up all my homework and finished my daily requirements. Currently watching the NFL playoff, Saints vs. Vikings. 17-0, Vikings are in the lead. I wonder if the Saints are going to comeback. 

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Journal Day 11

Got up got ready for church. Church was great came home ran and did jump rope. Did poomsae, self-defense, and exercises. Went to Basketball some people were putting their hands all over me. Now I am writing this. Soon I will go eat dinner.       

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Just another day

Today I woke up an hour before I needed to be at work. I started my morning off with some coffee to get me ready for a 7 hour shift. not saying that I am not used to these long shifts, I've worked longer. I work at The Aquatics center, also known as HFFA. I work there as a lifeguard. Today is one of my coworkers last day. About 30 minutes into his shift he left for his break and came back with three pizzas. Ya'll can see that my day so far is off to a great start. Its been a normal day here at HFFA, same members coming in to do their laps, kids coming into celebrate their birthday, divers practicing their dive, just the normal stuff you see every Sunday. Throughout this shift I am getting some requirements done, and working at a gym is great. I get...

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Journal 6

     Last night I had to babysit a family. So far the families that I babysat only have 2 kids, but this one had 3, all under the age of 6. Nearly the whole 2 hours I was constantly saying, "Please don't punch your brother. Don't throw the dolls, they don't like that. Stop licking the wall. Don't kick your sister." And my personal favorite, "No, people don't just randomly die when they're back hurts." Now I know how our babysitters felt while watching me and my sisters. But all in all it was a good day.

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1/14/18

Still fighting sinus infection. Ran 3 miles yesterday and had a good stretch.  Working on forms today.

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Day 2

So i just got on the web site but my name is not on it yet. I am going mute today and tomorrow i am going to try to do my new skill. 

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With a friend

Today it is Sunday. Today we ran 2.5 miles. After running we went to yoga. Then we had a friend over. His parents and my parents went somewhere while our grandmother took care of us. We played lots of video games. Eventually our parents came back and my friend had to leave. 

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Journal - Day 22

Yesterday was extremely tiring day for me as I barely was able to finish sparring. This was because we did a ton of roundhouse and inside-out stretch kicks!! During the one hour break between classes, Greg helped me do all my requirements. He and my other friends are all like family to me. Even though Greg wasn't on the cycle, he still did requirements with me and we practiced all the stick and staff forms. It is amazing to have friends that have your back. After that, I took Black Belt class where we did mostly sold belt self defenses but we did some poomsaes as well. Today is Sunday and I am going to try to relax and try to take pressure of shoulders for the whole day. Luckily, I have no school tomorrow since it is MLKJ day and I am looking forward to having a great and relaxing day...

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A good Sunday

We got the kick bag set up in the house. We also got the exercise tiles put out so we have a nicer family workout area. The night was spend in company with amazing friends going to the Indian restaurant Copper before heading over to Big Ben Pub for a beer and a chat. The kids stayed home and spent the night with their grandmother. All in all a really good day.

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A busy Saturday morning

Woke up and started the day with a breakfast before heading to sparring. After sparring it was time for black belt class. Once we got home for I went for a little 5k run. The rest of day was spent hanging up ceiling fans in 2 rooms and finishing up my requirements before relaxing with the family watching "National Treasure".

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football.

Watcing the Patriots and Titans game. Pretty intense game. Anyways today was a very dizzy day. It was a usual Saturday with going to Tae Kwon from 8-1. Then I went to church. I came back and started watching the football games. Hopefully everyone had a great day!

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cycle

today I got to get the wheel chair and I am going to do the handicap tomorrow it will be hard and i might have not  do it right but maybe I can do it  

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Black belt and Sparring

Today I went to black belt and sparring, we did all of our self-defense

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Journal Day 10

Got up got ready for class. In family class we went to the back with other high color belts and got poomsaes and self defense done. Helped with the Little Tigers class. Then we went to BBC Weekend class and did Red and High Red poomsaes and self defense. After class we went to Smoothie King. We came home and had lunch. I spent time working on pull ups. Later we ran. Then I went to my Grandma's house to play some games and relax. Came home and had dinner, and now I am writing this. Going to finish exercises and go to bed.

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Sore!

I went to Tae Kwon do this morning. I then took sparring and black belt class. After that I did a mentee session with my mentee, Srilekha. I came back at around 1:30 from Tae Kwon do. I am still sore and tired from sparring class. But, I decided to get my requiremts out of the way because I knew I wouldn’t have time to do them in the evening. Since I am going to church and then after church is done  I will go over to a friends house to have dinner. Then by the time we come back it will be like 12:00am so I decided to get my journal and my requirements out of the way just incase I reach home to late. Hope everyone is having a great day so far!

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Day 1

Today I stared my first day on the cycle. I went to Black Belt class and did a lot of requirements there. Today was an o.k day. 

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Journal - Day 21

Yesterday was an overall good day for me as I had brought home only one sheet of homework to do over the weekend and I also had no tests. Even though school was relaxing, when I came home I only had only less than 30 mins to finish my requirements so I could finish and take my worries off that piece of homework. Today is Saturday and I am looking forward to all my classes throughout the day !!!!

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Another Friday

Today, work was mostly about talking with my team on the events over the last few days and continuing to keep them motivated and moving on things. Not a bad day, just long with phone calls and questions. Plus I am still swimming emails... I usually do not do much work over the weekends, but this might be the exception to get caught up. Nate and I went to Black Belt class and it was good. I found myself getting a few poomsaes confused when we were practicing even though we continue to do them at home. I honestly feel comfortable that repetition is getting sunk into my brain, but still making a few minor errors. Got a week to get those bugs out. It was a good class and continue to practice Bo Cho items as well. Came home from class to Olive Garden. My wife had gone an picked up take-out. Then...

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Finally Friday

It has been a good week but I am happy it is Friday. At least I have a long weekend to look forward to. Hopefully I can get to relax some and maybe get some small projects done around the house.

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