Fall 2026 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!
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7-29

I started the day by waking up late...like twelve minutes after I should have been at work late. Never a good way to start your day. I got it in gear though and got my day started at hyperspeed.   The kiddos at camp and all of my fellow instructors and counselors were all super sweet and I was on the receiving end of many birthday greetings. And sang to at lunch. While at the park, Peyton and I cranked out our self-defenses. Sweaty but we got it done.  When we got back to KT, Peyton's mom delivered still hot from the oven home-made brownies. Awesome surprise.  Today I received beautiful handmade cards, amazing NC made candies, a new body pillow for my very sore self and some other very thoughtful things. Thai food for lunch! And sweet smiles and laughs from Baby Olive!  I got home and cranked out some requirements while my husband finished up work and we ordered Eez...bento box for the win!  Got a hug from my oldest before he left for work, I usually miss seeing him leave so it was a nice surprise that he was still home when I got there.  And a call from Master Jason aka Petty Officer Gould aka my youngest son rounded out a day that started my 54th year with love, hard work, good food and some choice sweets.  And plans and goals for the future. Who could ask for more?  See you in class! 

July 29
Journal #9