Busy day! I've been grappling with these two quotes recently and looking forward to some luck. “A lack of planning on your part doesn’t constitute an emergency on mine.” & “Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity."
Today was pretty much the same thing except today I had to go to the dentist. No cavities ya
Today my dad got a really cool sticker in the mail. It was a super hero sticker of the Justice League but they were done in 8 bit style. Dad found the sticker on Etsy which is a place where people sell things they have made. I want to search Etsy sometime to see what else is on there. Here are the heros that are on the sticker: Black Canary, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Plastic Man, Zatana, Flash, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Hawkman, The Atom, Red Tornado, Aquaman, and Firestorm. Out of all of these my favorite is Flash, Atom, Firestorm, Green Arrow, and Batman. Don't forget Green Lantern. That is why I asked dad if I could get one of my own. This is also why I like 8bithero.
This has been a good day for me and my friends and I love the stars here
Because of color belt testing I got to stay home from tae kwon do and get some requirements done and study for some tests that I have to take tomorrow...School is rough
Today went by very quickly, because of the review we did in school for the tests I have tomorrow. I am enjoying my Spanish and Chorus classes the most. We started a fundraiser to sale cookie dough for our chorus trip to San Fran over Spring Break. So if anyone wants cookie dough, let me know;)
Today i went to school and we had lunch outside. When i came back, i did my homework and my requirements. Then i went to black belt class. i have to go, because we have guests, so bye.
Long day. I started work at 6:30AM. On the elevator from the 5 th to the 3 rd floor, I got 10 kicks in. Lol! I had to stop when someone got on the elevator. I'm sure I could have gotten in the full set of 25 if no one got on. Office was crazy busy, which is a good thing from 7:30AM to 1 PM. Then a lunch meeting and afternoon volunteering at the free clinic (it's not actually free, but the name has stuck). Then home to cook and care for the Max and Nala. I went to my first black belt class tonight. And I must admit, I was beat before the class. That mean little voice that keeps telling me to quit was trying to get me not to go to class tonight "I'm too tired, it's raining, it's lightening, my back hurts, this dobok is too...
My legs are sore from yesterdays class at 4:30. I didn't feel sore then but today it definitely begun to hurt. Helping all the class was fun and I also got some requirements in while i was helping with all the classes.
Today, for the most part, went well. Work crazy, but that's normal, then off to the dojang. My mentee had an event at school so was not able to meet with her. Knocked out quite a few requirements, helped in junior class then took the adult class. The night did not end on a high note but it is what it is. All I can keep doing is trying my best.
Today i went to black belt class glad i have no more pmaa to do. now i can get home earlier
Had a good day in school. Finished my Map project and turned it in today. It looks good. I used Korean King Tiger words as the name for my islands. My teacher thought it was great. Took 2 class at Master Shin's today. Got to work on some of my requirements. Now I need to study for my Science test tomorrow.
I am really looking forward to spend the night with my best friend Ethan tomorrow. Me and Ethan have be friends ever since kindergarten. I did go to a sleepover at his house before but what makes it more fun is that tomorrow is his birthday and I have made up a plan to make sure that we have lots and lots of fun.
OMG! that was one huuuuge storm. like sooo loud. seriously. yesterday was fun, helped out with little kids testing. They were really adorable. Today was fun, i have a ton of homework though....yay...no swim practice.....weekend soon....
Today my brother Trent and I were doing a project and were trying to see how many pennies we can put onto a tin foil boat that he made. We kept using 16 pennies as our amount and every time our ship would sink. It was an interesting experiment to try and we also tried other ideas for boats too. I hope that we will be able to do this experiment again.
Getting ready for some classes today! Spent some of this morning trying to train the new furry addition to the family. It's been awhile since we've had a new puppy/dog. Definitely another test of patience. There goes my carpet...
So, I've set an alarm for after lunchtime to make journal entries... trying to do better in this area. I finally made it to class last night. I took two classes, 5:30p & 6:30p and did not require an ambulance for either.. yeah ! Still dealing with the dizzies.. but I am on the mend. I made it through both classes without falling, and I only almost ran one person over on the road yesterday. (that is an improvement. lol ) I'm sore today but that is all good. Sore is different than pain, I can handle that. I've managed to get my sit ups, push ups, and kicks done already today. The poomsaes are still messing with my balance... it is a work in progress. As long as my body will continue to work with me throughout today I have full intentions of making it to Black Belt and PMAA...
I awakened this morning to my delight, a Ham & Cheese omlet. My day doesn't really begin without coffee. Next on my agenda to get out and get a few miles done and some other requirements. I thought my body would make better adjustments to all the exercises I've done, but the way I feel, nah!
Today wasn't good day at camp and I think that I am really getting to know my classmates.
Today started with a great training session with Master Evins and some of the other KT masters. All of the changes we're making to the program are starting to sink in too. My guys on the cycle are looking confident too. We have a big surprise at testing day. I hope it goes well!
Today wasn't bad I had a good. This is how my day went got up got dressed packed my lunch then went to school. It was a pretty easy day I didn't have much homework and that was good. When I got to tae Kwon do I just did the normal stuff while testing was going on. So today was pretty easy.
Today I was able to do a few requirements including work on my miles. I had my favorite dinner tonight and just relaxed afterwards. I think I'll go to bed early tonight with hopes of getting early in the morning to beat the heat and get some more miles in.
I was playing soccer today at school. I was going to headbutt the ball but another kid ran up in front of me, jumped up, and punched me in the face. I didn't tell on him but it hurt really bad. He didn't say he was sorry. Worse of all, it chipped my front, bottom tooth. I don't like talking about it because it was surprising. He chipped my tooth and doesn't care whatsoever because he didn't apologize. He should have been aware that I was going to get the ball, and he should have been aware of his surroundings. It makes me really sad that he didn't say he was sorry afterwards.
I was a beast today! I did a ton of requirements!. I'll be sore tomorrow, but it feels great not to be sick anymore. Last weekend while I was sick I read a book; "The Martian" (GREAT book) and watched 6 movies (Star Trek marathon-live long and prosper). I didn't move around much and I'm surprised I don't have bedsores. So....I need to make a confession.....if anyone has been looking at my pathetic pull up numbers, I want you to know that it's even worse than it appears. I ATTEMPT to do a pull-up occasionally but I have never been successful without my bungee. I can't even do 1. I still add 1 pull up to my online tracker, because dang it, I tried! They are especially hard with my palms facing out. Pull ups are definitely my nemesis. Tonight I practiced poomsaes, self defense and Hapkido 1-32 again and again...
Ok...I wanted to write Tuesday for the title of this one, but today isn't Tuesday. Labor Day weekend really threw me off! Went to the DMV this morning (everyone's favorite place, right?). Got a chance to work on essays for a bit today. Making pretty good progress so far. I have one more hero essay, my book essay, and my Wharang Do history essay left. I also have a pretty good start to my creative form, but still have some things to work out.
Today I went to school and we went to computer lab. We had a book fair so I bought a book for myself. When I came back I did my requirements and then I went to sparring class. It was exhausting! I was sweating a lot but it was fun. We practiced a lot of kicks and did sparring. Then I came home and ate dinner. I am sleepy .Good Night!
Wednesday's are just not in the cards for me, no energy my evening to recharge. Got home from work and the fur balls were screaming for snuggle time, yup it was a great nap. Got up and was going to go for a run but did not think wise with the rain and lightening so more snuggle time. Not a good day on the tkd front but feel great now, ready for bed.
At Taekwondo I took two classes and helped for one. The 4:30 class was sparring and the 5:30 class was PMAA. The last class was my favorite because we had alot of the new students there.
School went by very fast today because of what we learned today. I came home and played basketball with the neighbors, it started raining so we went inside to play xbox.
I have spent the last two days going on freshman field trips. That will truly try your patience. It is challenging sometimes figuring out what is just "spazzy" little kid and what is a little kid being disrespectful. Overall it was a good day, but I am ready to wind down for the day.
Been a busy day in school today. Worked hard. Came home to work on my Map project that is due tomorrow.
I went to school and i had a project due in spanish class, i think i did pretty good. i walked home and did some requirements and I'm about to go to my art class
Today was a nice chill day. I had 3 teachers absent from my 4 classes. The only teacher present was my gym teacher. All i did was play basketball in that class lol. It was great
my family & friends still think I should NOT be driving. ... I however think as long as I don't have to look to either side (much).. then I'm okay, and truth is, I am probably still safer than half the fools I pass who are driving and texting. (They all also think I drive too fast too, why start listening now. ha) This morning I did an entire set of kicks without having to hold on to the chair, and did not fall backwards. I did not go to BB class last night, forms are still tough, the physically turning is still really throwing me off. I was told afterwards they did falls and rolls too so probably best I didn't attempt that. uugh! I am hoping to remain well enough through the day today to actually attend class in Belmont tonight. One day at a time my friends. Sometimes...
Great day to be back after a long weekend! Went paddle boarding this past weekend on the Catawba River. New experiences always humble my athletic abilities.
Felt pretty good tonight in class- just coughed a few times. I'm officially on the mend! Master Evins is allowing me to mentor Donna and Jerome and I'm looking forward to meeting them possibly on Mondays and Saturdays! This cycle is flying by.
Long day...great classes though! Black belt class I got a chance to work on a variety of forms. Still got a ways to go before testing! PMAA was good too, big shoutout to Instructor Weeks for his help. Thank you sir! Gotta go to the DMV tomorrow morning... :( At least it will be a lesson in patience...
Today was a good day. I am on a school field trip to camp Harrison and we are doing team building activities and other fun stuff. I am doing my stuff before bed and it's kind of weird having the rest of the boys look at me like I'm crazy.
These last couple of weeks have been filled with news of family and friends passing. People handle death differently. I used to shout Aiden's name as I drove down the interstate. In the middle of the night, I would walk into is room and just sob in the middle of the floor. I'm not afraid of death anymore. I don't have a death wish or want to die any earlier, but I'll accept it when it's my time. The news of Grandmaster Jung passing was the first time I cried for someone after Aiden. It was hard when Lori's grandmother passed away too. I know there is more after you pass away. There has to be.
Today I had a fun day. I went to school from 9:15 to 4:30. After that I went to Tae Kwon Do and helped out the family class. After that I went home and ate dinner.
Today, i went to school. We moved to a new topic in math! When i came home, i did my requirements. Then i went to black belt class. Now i'm very busy.... so by
39 Clues is a book series written by Rick Riodan. I just read the first one and it is called The Maze of Bones. I liked the book because it has action and suspense. It was one of the best books I have ever read. I plan to read all 39 books in the series. The main characters are a boy and his sister. Their names are Dan and Amy. Amy is older than Dan but Dan seems smarter. Their friend Nelly is taking them all over the world. Their parents aren't the ones doing this because they died in a fire. Their Grandma Grace died and she left them the 39 Clues. But the some of the Cahill family was competing against them. They were competing against them because after the 39 clues are found, that team or person will become the more powerful Cahill in history. According to this...
Relaxing Labor Day weekend. Dyed fabric and made some batiks with mixed results. Cleared my summer deck garden. Spent some quality I me with myself and my pets. For such a relaxing weekend, everything hurts today. Not sure why. Work was physical this AM, but I was achy before I got out of bed. Tomorrow is early and long day at work. Hopefully, I can work in some requirements. Reading the Art of War for my book requirement. Trying to get back in the groove.
My body is not going to be a happy camper tomorrow as today I got a lot accomplished very early not knowing it was going to be red stripe week. Met with my mentee and worked on self defense & hapkido, helped in junior class at 5:45 then took adult class. Class was very nice as Master Chin took the senior belts to the back room with focus on some self defense but hit the physical requirements hard in between - -it was non stop and felt great. We will see what tomorrow brings- - - -.
Today I left school early to go to my great aunts funeral. We got hme around 3 and we were all tired.
It the first day back to school after the long weekend. I didn't much on Labor Day or Saturday. On Sunday though I went to Carowinds with friends and rode the Fury twice. I even got to ride the Intimidator three times. Tomorrow my class is having a debate/court about cutting down trees. I am defending (lawyer) the people that are affected by it. I hope my side wins again. Homework is now starting to pile up, but that is seventh grade. That is all for me bye.
ahhhh.... i feel very productive. I went to swim practice, for 2:00,than went to PMAA. It was a tough practice. Today was nice. It was my friends birthday. In 2 weeks minus a Monday is my birthday. Yay.
Woke up early this morning and did a few sit ups and push ups. Came home and ate dinner then went down to master Shin's and took three classes.
Today was the same as any other day I woke up early this morning and did requirements, then I had to go to school after school I came home and went to do 3 classes at Taekwondo. Plus I did more requirements and got a mentor session.
Today on school we got a lot of our quizzes back. I got good grades on all of them. When I got back from school, I did some requirements. I ran 2 miles today and did some jump rope.
I went to school then i came home and did some requirements. I'm about to go to TKD class
Didn't get much done today as far as requirements are concerned. Back to work tomorrow.
Had a great labor day! I did all my requirements and some extra pull ups. After that i just chilled all day. it was great
Today, i went to a party because someone was getting a new house. Then i went to my friends house. I am not feeling well, and i have school tomorrow, so i have to sleep.
Yup it was a day of labor but all is good. Things happen for a reason so not all went as planned. My day that was to be machine mode for tkd did not happen instead I cycloned thru every room in the house to find donations for the rummage sale at Ironstone lane stables and rescue. It worked out as we have some construction projects starting so den needed cleared so why not everything else. Hope they have a successful sale. Love the fur balls!!! Happy for what I did fit in on requirements though, anything is better than nothing.
Woke up and did some requirements then I went back to doing essays for a while. I also went to the store with my parents, we went to Trader Joe's and they had really interesting foods there.
It's been a bad day today. We found out that my uncle passed away last Thursday but they did not find him until yesterday. We spent a long time with Miimi last night. Every one is really sad. I have not had much time to work on my requirements today. I'll do better tomorrow.
I found out today that one of my friends from OT school lost her father last night in a vehicle accident. It reminds me how fragile our lives are. Make your life count and tell the ones you love that you love them. Rest in Peace Tom The Jazzman Mallison.
Today I did a lot of requirements because of the long weekend. I am so sore now. I helped my sister play the piano. We are going out to eat today.
I began my day rather slowly today. I slept late, got out of bed late, everything seems to be happening either late or slow. I'm trying to get energized so I can work on requirements. Corn on the cobb and chicken on the grill made for a nice dinner . After dinner back to work outs. Trying to get them done.
Well, I am actually sitting in the chair and it is not spinning so I am very "happy' this Labor day, however my Labor day has been spent playing catch up on the endless work I need to catch up on. I've been able to do some kicks today (taking breaks from work) WITHOUT holding on to a chair. Yeah !!! ... Hopefully the balance is 'on the mend'. (I should probably knock on some wood or something. ha) Still have a lot of requirements to do today but while I am at the computer I figured I should make a journal entry. I find these difficult because it always seems like it is after midnight before I get to them, so I always feel like my timing is off.. I hope everyone has been able to enjoy their Labor Day !!
The Hartles and the Lloyds came over for diner and a fantasy football draft last night. I had a great time. We introduced Chelley to "ENO." Wasn't sure we were going to get her out. As for the night...All I can say is Sangracias.
Today was a great labor day spending quality time with family and friends. We went to lunch at Hickory Tavern and then had a great bonfire.
Today on Minecraft, I built a space station that you can live there without oxygen gear. I took a while to make it.
Got up and cooked a good breakfast this morning. Bacon, eggs, grits, and toast! Taking it kind of easy today. I want to get stuff done, but its also Labor Day, so I would like to relax a little bit. My wife and I adopted a new dog yesterday from the Lake Norman Animal Rescue. She is a beagle named River. She has definitely kept us entertained so far!
So today is Labor Day, obviously, and I don't know if we have swim practice. It's good and bad. Bad because swimming is like I dunno burns a lot of calories and you get a lot of muscle through hard work. Once last Tuesday we were doing like 6 100 of butterfly kick and my abs hurt sooo bad. Like we still swim outside in a long distance pool. It's because SwimMAC is building there own pool and we have to rent random swim spots like we swim at Moss Creek or at HFFA or at Davidson college. Yeah we swim we're the college swims. Literally like 15 minute walk and like 1 minute drive. Davidson is my favorite pool. But anyways swimming is like really annoying to get ready and stuff I have to decide which suit to wear like did I wear this one last last week? Or I...
Every body seems to have had a fabulous weekend. Our neighbors had their grandkids, and they just built a pool. Sooo jealous. My brother sister and I are working on convincing our parents to build one. But first they say, we have to renovate the porch. I agree though. It's made with wood for inside, not outside. Completely stupid. Even if it has a roof. My sister and i did have a nice weekend though. On Sunday, we did a cook off sort of thing, in our new kitchen. It's soooo nice. We renovateded it, and it's all grays, and dark wood, and it's really pretty. We had fun. Hope you had a fun weekend too!(we also did our requirements)
This is my 50th journal entry! I went to the mountains this weekend and I had a lot of fun rafting and going to a waterfall to swim in the river. I didn't do any requirements while I was there though. I am so glad that I don't have school today. I need to work on a few things like my essay, written test questions, and homework that I can get ahead on for the week.
Today is starting to be a good day. This is what has happened already. We woke up and watched TV. After that I went and logged my homework in my computer. Now I am doing my journal and after we are having a BBQ . I can not wait to see what happens at the BBQ today. And I can not wait for school and TKD tomorrow. See you then. Bye and see you tomorrow.
Today I got up early to mow the grass and then we went out on the boat. We stayed in the sand bar and lounged around in the water.
Today me and my family went to church, went home, took a nap, then we went to Lowes to get some stuff to fix up the backyard. So we fixed up the backyard and had a little chill time. I learned how to do a layup.
Major happy dance today!! So thankful for my mentor - she rocks!!!! Yup holiday weekend and she is willing to help. Alot accomplished and would not ask for more. Have some construction projects starting at the house so disaster zone but my crazy compullsiveness is trying to looking the otherway. Hope can finish packing up the den so essays can start tomorrow,
I spent most of the day working on my essays. I also went to the store with my dad and found these really cool water bottles that looked kinda like soad cans that had came in pink owls, blue anchors,grey camouflage, and many Coca~Cola designs, they were really cool! I also did other requirements.
Hooray for three day weekends! It's been a relaxing weekend so far. The boys got to play with their cousins and Lori and I are just chillin. My legs are recovering after a "heavy" day of leg day. I was able to get 225 on the smith for two sets of 8 doing squats. Taking it a little easy on the requirements since most of them are done.
Today we went for a hike in a mountain. It was very tiring! My feet were hurting so much. Then we went to Olive Garden to eat lunch. Now i will sleep.
My Grammie lives on Lake Gaston. It is half in NC and half in Virginia.She lives in NC yet is very close to the NC line. We ride the boat or jetski over it all the time. I like the jetski better because I can go knee boarding, tubing, or just jumping waves. I like kneeboarding because that means I can try something new. I've even gotten all the way on my feet. It's fun because it's hard to do and it challenges me. Even though I'm pretty experienced it's still hard to get on my feet. My uncle lives here with my Grammie and he has the original XBox with Halo 1 and 2. So when we are not playing in the lake I can play on the XBox. Always a good trip!
I have been in bed sick since Thursday night. Today I finally feel much better and I had a mentee session with Instructor Donna. Donna is like the Energizer Bunny. I wish I had half the energy she has! Easing my way back into requirements. Need to stay healthy until test day.
Got to sleep in late this morning. Have not done much all day. I played on my video games and worked on requirements.
Today i went to Carowinds again. There were so many long lines. I went on a 3 rides though. I went on the Nighthawk, Fury 325, and The Intimidator. I had fun at Carowinds today.
I had my egg whites ,saugage and coffee for breakfast. It's time to really work hard on poomsae and self defense requirements. It' going slow but I'm doing my best to get the burpees done.
Perserverance ..."steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success...."really these days, that is what I hold onto. There have been days (that go back to the spring cycle in March) that I have just wondered "why"... I can't seem to get one ailment well, or partially well and I come up with something new. I fell this morning, not sure if it was before I got out of bed, or as I was trying to get out of bed.. I've been getting out of bed all by myself for quite a few years now.. It all just took me by surprise. Slammed my shoulder on the edge of the bed, I laugh at another ailment. It is amazing how much we take for granted with our body and how it functions. I already fight pain daily, and now I have this balance thing going on... I will tell...
I got to spend the night with my best friend Zac and we played zombies until we couldn't stay awake. Had to get to come home to cut the grass and then heading to the lake with my girlfriend.
Today my uncle came up to Charlotte to buy a car from my mom because e sold his. Also My dad got a new Mac so I got the old one.
Today my uncle came up to Charlotte to buy a car from my mom because e sold his. Also My dad got a new Mac so I got the old one.
I hope this counts. I was lying in bed then I remember Master Xhelley saying that I need to write journal entries and thank goodness I had my iPad next to me in bed so I wrote a journal entry. So today was fun. We (twin) ran with my big bro to the greenway but we had to ask a lady directions because we couldn't find it. Well then we went to our house by lake Norman and moved stuff into the car and yeah. Then we watched a movie went to bed. It sounds boring but was actually fun.
Today i went to my friends house to play. We went for a run. It was tiring. Then i went to PDQ to eat food. Now it is time to sleep
Got to sleep in on a saterday it felt great. After that i went to the gym and ran a ton. I prefer treadmills running outside idk why. Then i did alotttt of sit-ups. Then i went some and chilled all day :D
Today was not quite what was planned but all is good. Bad news, minimal on tkd, but good news alot done on the home front and hopefully will set up the next two days.
I took my first class since my busted leg yesterday. A bit on the ugly side, and a bit soar today. I still did some things, but I will definitely be taking some ibuprofen.
Today I went to Carowinds. I rode the nighthawk, the fury, and the intimidator. I rode the nighthawk for the first time today. It was awesome. I might go again later on.
I got late start this morning or at least I was back on my schedule. Cereal and milk for breakfast and of course my coffee. I did a five mile hike and few other requirements. Will be relaxing for rest of the day.
Today I am going to Outback Steak House with my grandparents for my birthday. I am going to have steak with ketchup. I walked the dog 2 miles.
Using today to get a bunch of chores done. Got yardwork done, gave the dog a bath, went for a run. Just going to do some cleaning up around the house as well. Pretty sore today, but still able to get requirements done. Probably use tomorrow to work on essays!
Today We're going to get cleaned and organized in the house. I have found old toys and books from my childhood and it makes me look back what seems so long ago.
Last night we had our Friday night football high school home game against Shelby. We were winning by one touchdown at the beginning and then it started storming so we went out to get some food to pass the time. It started back and it was a tied game 21 to 21 we threw an interception and they scored in the last 3 minutes of the 4th quarter. Shelby is a good team and we played a great game.
