Today I had no school so I had a free day. I woke up about 9:00 and had breakfast. After breakfast about 11:30 I helped my dad put logs onto a shelf so we can have a fire and stay warm. There were enough logs to last about a week. Also I am going to see a Hornets game with all of my school friends. I wish day could never end.
I went to sparing class and then had to teach a bunch of junior wanghos stuff they should already know since testing is next week. Today was a good day
Here we are, passed the mid point of the cycle, and looking good. 50 more days left according to my calculations. Hopefully everyone is somewhat on track. The key is strategy. Knowing what to focus on first like the push up and sit ups, pomsaes, and self defenses. That stuff will kill you if you don't have those knocked down to a manageable level by now. What's really gong to put me six feet under is the new skill. I still haven't found something new to learn. At least something that doesn't cost a lot or take a great deal of time. I am thinking of taking a pool maintenance class. Something that could help me with my pool up at the lake. Chlorine, free chlorine, pH, blah blah blah. It's a lot of fancy talk for, "make pool look blue." I'm going to keep looking at options, but the clock...
Today was the Culminating Event for my school. My class all shared our machines that we invented. I had one of the best projects which made a robot dance. Other people had some cool machines too like cracking open an egg. The other grades also had their projects like the 3rd graders launched rockets. This day was one of the best throughout the year.
today i learned what i get for going to Jr instructors camp it was 2 free passes and passes for classes I LOVE ever ting we learned it was soooooo fun
Today, was such a Grrrreat! Day!I got in a lot of poomsaes and self defenses that I really think helped me out. Today in class I got to lead in a kicking exercise where we went around the mat doing back leg front kicks, then sidekicks, then roundhouse kicks. We went until we were where we started. It was nice, I liked it. I also got to take sticks class with a high blue belt named Adam, Mrs. Belcher, Master Chelley, my Mom and I. The thing is is that we all went to Instructors camp! It was really fun. Any ways, I hope we all keep having days like this! Good Night!
Today I went to Lake Norman. I toke a sparring class. There where few people there. I got a lot of sparring rounds. Today is a good day.
Today was pretty uneventful, I have to work on a group project in AP psych for the next couple of classes. Seems like I was put in charge of the group, I don't mind and honestly I am glad I was put in charge so I can feel like I am more in control of the assignment.
It never fails, when you spend weeks helping your son do his project, and you think it's in the bag, then BOOM! You find there are three papers and other parts that has to be done the night before. Fortunately, we are done with it, and it turned out pretty cool. We did a Rube Goldberg machine (I had to you tube what that was) that started a robot to dance. Tricky to explain, but it has a lot to do with levers, incline and decline planes, dominoes, two mouse traps and of course, one toy dancing robot. Hopefully it will work at school as it did here. All I know, is it's out of my house tomorrow, and that is good. The other big thing today, yes it's a memorable day, is we priced out installing a pool into our back yard. How is it that you think you know...
First day of Master Hartle gone, and we had a crazy day. Sick kids, lots of drama and testing coming up soon. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day! ????
Today was a pretty good day, but I did learn a lesson to ignore what other people say about me.
So testing is next week and we must have had almost 50 students in class for the Wednesday family class. Ever get to the point where you just have to try to work with everyone and have them take a seat when they poomsae is done so you can focus on the next group and the poomsae they will be tested in? Worked pretty well I think. Edit: I forgot to publish this last night.
Finally beginning to feel well rested today. Remembering to not let one person's judgement shake me to the core.
Today I did ALOT of exercise 200 pushups and 200 sit ups. I love doing all my exercise it is so much fun to know that I get them done and over with for the day
Today we did sparing and it was really fun becase i got to spar another person other than the normal because of the height i am there is only one person who is the same belt as me and the same height and so i was really excited we also worked on kicks and i enjoyed it.
Tomorrow will be my birthday! I didn't go to TKD today because i had a headache, so my mom let me take the day off. I am about to take a shower and go to bed. Tomorrow when i wake up I will be 10!
Forgot about how I hadn't run in a while and I tried to run my old fast pace and hurt my legs. Not in a bad way, just didn't realize how much out of shape they had already become. You see, when you run, you have to constantly run. Like, every day, every other day, and stuff like that. You don't just pace your self, you pace your schedule.
Today I was like can I take a break from the cycle. The answers was no. I still did requirements. Today is a good day.
I learned how to make a cover letter in business management today and it made me think about the future and whom I may want to send the letter too... made me smile and get excited for what the future holds.
Not sure what that title means. It's late and I'm a little tired. I have been trying to get a topic together in my head. It's like yelling into a large cave and listening to the echo that follows. Today was so uneventful that it's hardly worth writing about. I worked up at Lake Norman, came home and made dinner, went to King Tiger, and home again. Well, some times we get wash, rinse, and repeat days. Makes the interesting days more exciting. I starting to nod off, so that's my cue. Hot shower and a blissful slumber. Are we there yet?
Today I almost forgot to do my journal. I had dance class today. I do not like dance class because I do not like dancing in front of people. Today is a good day.
Today was blackbelt and we worked on our 1-20 spparring combinations and it was really good because i got practice and kicks thumbs up.
Thanks, everybody who has contributed to the "Get Jason Sick" foundation. Cuz now I'm sick. Now when I do pushups, my stomach gets a really bad feeling. At least I could get in some requirements today. Not as much as I wanted but it will have to do. Well, I hope I don't get you guys sick. Good Night!
TODAY AT SCHOOL WE (AS IN MY CLASS) GOT OUR PLAY PARTS I GOT THE PART THAT ALL THE GIRLS IN MY CLASS WANTED WITCH IS JACKIE. I LOVE THE PART I GOT. OOOH WATE I FORGOT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE 2 PART I GOT IT IS KID 1B AND I SHURE LOVE MY PARTS SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!
Today at school I had to get ready for our Culminating Event which is on Thursday. That is the day where my classmates and I bring in our projects that we worked on during the month. We share our projects to parents who come to see what we have done and I made a machine for my project. I can't wait to share my project with the parents coming on Thursday.
So had 2 days of rest and relaxation (partially... still had to work the past 2 days) but everything is starting to feel back to normal. Swelling in my right ankle went down greatly and can walk without so much as a limp! Should be starting back up classes tomorrow.
Very good day today. My calfs are feeling much better than they were. Im getting pretty excited for tomorrow's demo class. I have a lot of things i want to try and do!
today me and my dad got the finishing touches on my new skill we were hard at work finding all the stuff I really need to make it perfect for you and everyone at black belt testing. I think that my new skill is really cool and I think that king tiger will LOVE it ALOT!!!!!!!!!!
Really enjoying working at the dojang more and more every single day... really going to miss it when I leave for college in the fall. But there is no reason to dwell on the negative but enjoy the positive.
Today I spared my brother. We did 10 sparring rounds. I have a unit test on fractions on Thursday. Today is a good day.
Still a bit sore, but the funny thing is, the run felt great. I was only planning on doing a one miler, but felt so good, went for two. Sometimes just getting some blood flow to the sore muscles is the best cure. Fortunately, today was a light work day. I went and saw the Logan movie. Still trying to come to a conclusion on that one, whether I liked it or not. I don't know if you read my previous journal about how I like old fashion movies that the good guy saves the day and doesn't die. I won't do any spoiler alerts here. But I am insulted with marvel with the use of profanity they have been using. Your heroes should not be dropping the f bomb all the time. Especially to kids. I guess marvel is trying it's best to push the morality limits. Why is that?...
Today at school for English we shared mini books that we made to the 2nd graders. We rotated through two stations until we had to leave. I read to six kids by the time we were done. This was a very exciting day to be with the 2nd graders.
Another Instructor camp is over. 4 hours of sleep 2 nights in a row... I haven't done that since I worked for the State of Florida and now remember one of the reasons I don't work for them anymore. After I finally got home yesterday I passed out around 4 pm and woke up at 7:30 am this morning. I think I was a little tired. My legs aren't working correctly (although the swelling in my right ankle went down this morning) so I think by Wednesday I may be ready to resume classes!
This week is officially my birthday week! I'll be in double digits on Thursday! Today my family and I went to church and out to breakfast after. It was a great day!
Yeah! Instructors camp was so much fun! Hours upon hours upon of training every day, pool training, and they say you save the best for last... Training with Grandmaster Lee! We stayed in the Holiday Inn in Greenville but really all we did there was sleep(At midnight)and eat breakfast. Otherwise, we were training. We were judged on poomsaes, taught how to apply them into life, we went over drills to do with students, how you should treat your students, and how to make your students feel welcome. We also had a knife class with Master Hartle(Mr. Master Hartle), sticks class with Master Evins, a sword class with Master Geeson, and a kicks and tricks class with Master Osborn. The drill class with Master Chelley and Master Knight was a lot of fun and I think that the things we talked about and drilled will make class fun for students.
Tonight for dinner my parents made my favorite meal. Bearnaise sauce, grilled steak, homemade fries, and asparagus. My favorite part was the Bearnaise sauce and the steak together. I really like trying new foods because sometimes they become my favorite foods! Oh and we got dessert too!
today we had our third soccer game in the tormament sadly we lost in over time. But aleast i had a lot of fun and spent a lot of time with my team. In the end it was not a waste of time.
Today, is a ibuprofen day. Returned home from instructors camp and now even my eye lids are sore. But, it was the best camp I've been to. Connor came with me and got to feel the joy/pain of instructors camp. The best way I could describe instructors camp is a blend of the TV shows, Kung Fu, Hogan's Heroes, Survivor, and Seinfeld. Training, camaraderie, toughness, and good humor. Although, there are a few Three Company moments, when I thought I heard the instructors say something but interrupted into something completely different to fit my needs. I enjoyed the special time it gave Connor and I on the drive there and back, talking about everything or just hanging out together. I highly recommend it if you ever get the chance. Enjoy and recover.
Today I was coming home from Instructors Camp. I was really tired from all of the late night training and slept in today. I left the hotel at 10:45 and it took about two hours and thirty minutes to get home. I slept for thirty minutes of the ride back which refreshed me a little. I can't wait to go to bed after staying up late for two nights.
today me and my dad practiced my new ability it is baking all by my self I will be baking a key lime cake not pie but cake!
Today I just woke up. I started running. I am going to do more. Today is a good day.
Today I spent a lot of time around my friends, really needed it haven't been able to spend time with some of these guys in a while and it was very refreshing to see them again. Friendship is something that I am so grateful for.
Today is a busy day. I got in red in the push-ups and sit-ups. So I am going to do a lot of work. Today is a busy day.
Today I went outside with the airhog and I made it fly but it had a mind of its own and landed on the roof. It got stuck in the gutter and we couldn't get it down. It was Erik's and he got really really upset. Far isn't here to help but I know he will come after instructors camp to help.
Today was Friday it was a Good Friday it was a little bad a recess the girls got into a fight but we got over it. Today is a good day
Today I had tests all day and I was a little nervous even though I studied. I am continuing to improve my studying habits to feel more comfortable at the end of the day.
My class went on a field trip to see Step Afrika! I really liked it because my sister is in a sorority and she steps like the performers were doing on stage. My mom came on the trip with our class. But, she didn't take me home when she left.
today is social studies we were studying Ancient Rome and ironically we had pizza after for dinner. We went to my favorite pizzeria and got some gelato and my sis got a necklace and a plus toy.
today we got to go to the mall where i got 2 new toys one is a choker and the other one is a toy pulsh and it is soooo cute and adorable if you look at its eyes. It Evan has a name it is Gus. I love him sooooooooo much i would hate it if i lost him i would be so sad
Today I didn't have to go to King Tiger because Nonny came. She is my grandmother. We really have fun with her every time she comes.
At the dojang today I worked with kids who are a little more troublesome and it was very tough but I enjoyed it as really stretched my skills on an instructor. I am ready to start working on helping those kids improve and make their class time more successful for them.
The only that sticks out in my mind from today was that it was club sub day at Harris Teeter. Since my work is very mobile, I end up eating most of my lunches at Harris Teeter. What can I say, $3.99 for a sub, it's hard to beat. Another interesting thing that happened to me, is a fell asleep on my sons school lawn. I have to pick up Trent at 2:30, then wait an hour to pick up Connor at 3:30. Usually, Trent and I throw the football around, but it was just so nice outside, and the grass was so crisp from the rain yesterday, I laid down for a second, then woke up to a small voice, Trent, that said, "Daddy, are you ok?" I sat up and all the other parents in their cars were lined up starring at me. I must have looked like a...
I rally can' wait till Instructors camp! I am just so excited! I know I'll get good requirements but I've also never met Grandmaster Lee! I have a feeling that this is going to be so much fun! I can tell because I've ended all of my sentences with an exclamation point. Today Master Chelly tested my mom and I got give her her belt.bIt made me feel so good. Good Luck!
today i did black belt class and did every pomsae and self defenses in the color belt section. Which means that i have finished all of my weekly blackbelts! I am also to the point where i have only 1 more leadership two and three more leadership ones. I cant believe the cycle is almost over it feels like just yesterday i was in Saturday class getting my book. I hope i pass the pre-test and get my first pum but any way to today was really good!
It is 24 day in till my birthday. Today I went to lake Norman's sparring class It started at 6:30 and end at 7:30 but I missed black belt class. It is okay because I went to class on Tuesday. I had to spar everyone in class. I got a lot of sparring rounds in that was good. Today is a good day.
Today in school I am getting ready for my tests and quizzes. I have to study a lot of subjects because each of them has either a test or a quiz that I have to study for. So far I am doing good and know what is required so I hopefully will get good grades.
Today was a different day because in the morning meeting at school we talked about our trip to go see a play called Step Afrika. During lunch we had to eat inside although it was sunny outsideWe had someone that was from Africa tell us about what they do in Africa. I'm just ready for my birthday to come in a week!
Well today is the last day before Instructor Camp begins! Probably going to attend sparing class today and then hopefully we get to leave tomorrow fairly early so I can get to the hotel before camp begins.
Now I've said this before and I'll say it again. I love running, but a man can only take so much. So I'm not going to the gym tomorrow morning because my mom hurt her leg, I feel bad for her. She had to ice it for awhile tonight. But at least my legs get a break! I got good requirements today so that was nice. I also found out that I got one of the highest grades on my cycle 3 assessment, one of the hardest tests in the school. I got an 84! It really lifted my spirit. By the way, has anyone else noticed the sky today? It's as though someone snuck a jalapeño into Zeus's pizza. I mean, there it's like the fronts are going to war! When I finished class(King Tiger class)I went outside and look one way, okay, a lot of light colored clouds. Then...
During my exploration of the of the Kannapolis galaxy, I came across these fascinating creatures that drive great speeds in their rolling transporters, while performing incredible feats of hair care, talking into their communication devices, and applying layers of paint to their faces. As I watched carefully, there were plenty of encouraging spectators from other vehicles, making cheerful goose noises, and displaying the way to heaven with a single finger. I thought to myself, what a wonderful and endearing people with such amazing capabilities of careful multitasticity. If only all the systems out there could feel the love and joy this one gives to their fellow human. With such skill and confidence, I feel assured to cross the road here and SPLAT! Yes, I'm a little nerdy with my old Star Trek stuff. Don't worry, I don't dress up at night (unless asked to by the wife) or hang out at...
Today I had a history test. it was pretty hard for a history test. Some of the questions were easy, but other questions were hard. I do not think I failed it. I hope I did good. I also have a math and science test on Friday, Math is ok, but science is pretty hard for me. I hope I do good.
Today I had home school and it was very long. I got done at about 5:00 pm and it was tiring too. After I was done I went out for my two mile run which I did good and worked on requirements for most of the evening.
Today was the first day of March.It was a release day. I got out of school at 12:15. Today is a good day.
Busy! Busy! Busy! So much to do! Just as we're feeling good about doing something well and that it's going really good, the next immediate step is pivoting and moving onto the next. :)
I tested for kids for their new belts today at the dojang and I enjoy it every time but I feel like I could improve more on my testing lay out to make it more fun for the student and the parent watching. Makes me feel great whenever a student breaks their board and earn their belt.
My rest and relaxation day is over. Back to work tomorrow... Starting to doubt the wisdom of doing 2 days of classes and then instructor camp, but thus is life on the cycle...
It happens every year, Instructors Camp. And every year I have to brace myself for the roller coaster that goes with it. For me, it's a test of my patience and humility. It's a lot of fun most of the time, but there are some times and some people that test my resolve, and make me feel like I am back in basic training again. One of the reasons I am self employed is freedom. Freedom from others making decisions in my life. I enjoyed my time in service, but no way in hell will I go back to being under someones thumb again. So I remind myself, to breathe, and find my happy place, when others wish to pull me around by the nose. Never lose the smile, and never let anyone take away the joy of life. Laugh at those who try. I'm a bit tired so this will...
Today was a long day. It took a long time for my mom to pick me up from school. I took a long nap on the way home. I am falling asleep on the Presidents long speech. But, I reached all of my goals!
today is Tuesday so I went to tae kwon do and did black belt class it was cool we did almost everything up to green belt and did some new stretches. It was kinda cool.
Maaaannnn, I really need to work getting more and more poomsaes and self-defenses done each day. On the contrary, it's a good thing that I got a good amount of everything else I got done. I was listening to the morning show on the way to school and I was so positive they said today was gonna be another cold day and tomorrow be another warm one but it was the other way around. So I was really hot when we went outside during lunch and I had my coat on. Which was THERMA based and meant for really cold weather. Man, I'm not sure what's going on with February this year. I keep saying that it's "Global Warming" but my parents disagree. They say it's just nature. I actually can't really remember what they said. Well, that's my short term memory for ya. I wish I could remember things more...
Today was a regular day. I got my grades back on my quizzes and I did two miles today. I just need to catch up on my push-ups and sit-ups. Also my burpees are really low so I need to do a lot of those. But my running is getting better each day so that is at least going well. But overall, I had a pretty good day.
Today I did a lot but it is just one day. At school we did a lot of math. Today is a good day
Tomorrow in math 1 we're going to launch fruit in the air with a slingshot.OK. For real, in WHAT WAY, will launching a mango achieve and help you in life??? Like, will someone walk up to you and ask, hey, you wanna throw some oranges with a slingshot? At least our brains are getting a break from all this quadratic equation solving.(So hard). Then I have a half day after that Then I'm not going to school on Friday cuz of Instructors camp since we leave at noon.(From what I've heard, correct me if I'm wrong). So thats like, two days of not using my brain. That's a vacation. Plus, I found my world series Indian's jacket that I almost lost. I was so worried and scared over the weekend(I lost it on Friday) I'm not sure how I made it. Thankfully my friend who's a Cub's fan, which is really...
Today...... What happened today? Well, it started off dark, then got light, then dark again. Some days it seems that way, the day flies by and I don't even realize it's gone. They say, the days go by faster as you get older because of the lack of new experiences in your life. So the ticket would be, do something different every day. Probably trickier then it sounds. I can't even think of a new skill that's not lame. Connor and I were ready to kill each other on the run. I told him the days of doing one mile a day are at an end. He felt whole heartedly that I couldn't do math and we had plenty of time to run single mileage days. So the second mile consisted of me practically kicking him along the road for him to run another mile. The few neighbors we have were...
We are in the final week before instructors camp. This year I will not touch Spark! Monster energy or bust (spark does something weird to me where I feel like I am having an out of body experience). For some reason my right knee doesn't want to work well right now. Foster you experiencing the same problem?
Today was a very busy day. I had to get my work done before school ended. After school, my mom, sister, and I went to Walmart. Then unto Tae Kwon Do. At TKD, I reached all of my goals for the day! Now, I'm ready for bed. Good night!
today we went to a camp where we had a job and we sold lots of ting for different prices and we all had fun jobs my jo was the CEO of utilities you heard me CEO so fun we had to sine bills get bills and sign different papers to.
At the dojang today we had some of our teenage students helping out in class today, and they did a good job helping. But I want to figure out ways to help them grow in their teaching and newer ways to help on the mat something for me to contemplate.
Today was a busy day. I have to do a lot of work. A lot of homework and sit-ups. Today was a busy day.
Today we went to BizTown in uptown Charlotte. When we got there, we went down underground to a room with shops. We went to our shops and were told to read our checklist of stuff that we needed to. My job was a physician at urgent care. My main job was the send out bills to the CFOs of each business. I also had a few patients who came to me and said they needed a check up. This was a really fun field trip and I learned a lot.
Today at school we had a different schedule. We had our classes in the elementary building instead of the middle school building. Also our classes were at different times too. We got out at 2:30 in the afternoon also when we usually get out at 3:30. Today was a crazy day.
Awesome day today! Went on a hike at crowders mountain. Something i dont do very frequently. Turned out to be very enjoyable, looking forward to doing it again at a later date.
Well the weekend came and went very fast. Why does the week drag on and yet the weekend seems to fly by without even saying hello? Instructor Camp is almost here...
I used to look forward to the weekend to relax and recharge. That seems like a long forgotten dream, like the one on the stranded island being fed grapes by the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Or something like that. Saturday, sparring at 9, black belt at 10:45, get home, eat, then go to Connor's soccer game, get home, run, then requirements. Felt like a a dog with peanut butter on his tail, trying to lick it off. Sunday, the supposed day of rest, started with church, then I had to run up to Lake Norman to take care of the lawn at our rental house. February, and I'm doing lawn maintenance already. And of course, there's always fifteen other items that need repair to adjusting. I get home, a little tired, and my lovely wife is all smiles in the driveway. She just bought a tree at Lowes, and guess who gets...
Today my dad and I had to work at the lake house. When we got there I had to get all of the leaves out of the pool. It took me about fifteen minutes to get it done. After the lake house I had to get my homework done which took about thirty minutes. So today was a day full of work.
today me and my team had a soccer game (a friendly in technical terms) to prepare for our soccer games next weekend and we won like 8-0. I was goaly and did not get scored on but i did not score a goal but we won!
I'm not feeling good about this cycle. Today I barely got anything done. Just pushups, sit-ups, and running. And some pull ups. That's all. Nothing else. I feel like this has been the worst week ever. I'm not sure why though. I just wanna get it over with already. The week that is, not the cycle.
today after we ate dinner we looked at our check our meal was no correct it was to low because one of our meals where over 20 dollars but not on the check we asked our water and she said that the manager had paid for our meal(just ours) :)
I had so much fun with my family in NY! We left yesterday, but our flight was delayed. While I was there, I worked on my requirements. My mom and I ran 3.06 miles in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I really enjoyed the trip.
Today I ran the block with my brother and sister only. Then my brother did not want to walk and I was at 1.8. My dad walked the rest with me and my sister. Today was a good day.
I have been working hard on doing my acts of kindness. I give my parents extra hugs whenever I can. I even let my brother get what he wants even if I wanted it. It makes me feel very good when I do acts of kindness.
Class went very well today. Did a lot of review on the stick forms, which was much needed. Overall a very nice day!
What will history say about my generation? The other day, I was listening to one of the founders of the school the boys attend, and she was talking about the post Christian generation that many sociology professors are referring to this current generation. That gave me some pause as I let that simmer on the top burner. Post Christian generation. That's sad and scary in my book. Now I'm not going to convert anyone over this blog to have peace and life everlasting. That's a journey that every man, woman, and child should walk, and a desire to find the answers of faith through research, and put what they really know on trial. I would hope for my generation, which I believe is generation X, would leave this world knowing they started out as rebellious knuckleheads, but found a deeper meaning along the way. I started off pretty stupid. I was doing my...
I had my friends of over ten years came over tonight and it always amazes me even though we don't see each other very often we always act like we saw each other yesterday.
I made it to sparing this morning... WOOT! I am going to sleep well tonight.
so today i went to soccer after going to blackbelt and saw my friend she then asked her mom and my dad if she could come over. Her mom and my dad said yes so i got to spend almost 3 hours with her we played hide and seek and played in my backyard soon after her arival my other friend came over and he played with us. It was so much fun!!
today I got to finally get to play at my soccer team friend's house d whose name is Chelsea. she had her vietnaese cousins over at the house and the don't speak English very well so my friend had to translate while we were painting, it was fun even though I could not talk to them directly. we played football out side and ate crawfish brains for dinner, yes I did say brains, and may were the yummy!!! I want to eat that again!
Going to play some mind games this evening at an escape room. Hopefully we'll get out!
Today when I woke up I was really tired I could barley think. I had so much trouble being awake. When I had orange juice it woke me fully so I was ready for my classes. I had a soccer game in the afternoon and my team lost by two points. Today turned out to be a great day besides my tiring start.
Today I went to sparring. Sparring is 1 hour and 30 minutes. It starts a 9:00 and ends at 10:30. I also went to black belt class. Today was a good day.