Candidate Journals

I'm back at it! Took my first class since vacation tonight. I'm trying to get back in the swing of things at work but it's tough. I want another 2 weeks of vacation!

Today at summer camp we went to the Duke Energy Explorium. then when we came back we went to class,then we played some games on the front mat.Then it was time to go home. So I took BBC today.

Today i was at king tiger for 9 hour for summer camp and other classes it was pretty fun

Yesterday I did all of my daily requirements and played inside with my friends and my cousins. Today my cousin left with his mom back home in Atlanta. We had a lot of fun together playing xbox and plying outside.

Today I went to the pool and pretty much swam the whole time so it was pretty boring but at least it beat the heat

Lets just say 4 hours in the car is not good - - - sitting still bad combination in my little world. At least got to hotel and was able to have some productive time. Tomorrow is going to be very hot working outside so going to try to get some requirements knocked out beforehand.

Today I got back from my grandparents. After I went to Ryan's house. We played Minecraft. We built a huge base together. It was very fun. At 6:30 I went to the BBC class. I worked on the speical self defense.

Today was a very tiring day. I got up early to run and work on some of my requirements. Later this after noon. I took 3 classes with Master Shin. Now I'm really tired.

Today was a harder and more tiring day then ever but it was fun. Today we did lots of new skills and drills, my favorite game that we play is Money ball, it is two teams going against each other in a shoot out and which ever team score 5 first moves to the next basket. Money get my blood pumping and it gets me warmed up for the 5 on 5 games. During camp I do push ups, sit ups, and lots of running which helps me cover my physical requirements. After the 5 on 5 today we had a special guest and it was Super Hugo, he did crazy dunks and I got picked to dance the "watch me" dance against the coaches and the campers won. See you tomorrow!

Took the NY cousins to Carowinds yesterday. I was planning on staying most of the day and then going to class last night. I didn't want to shortchange everyone's' experience so we stayed till close. I should have gone to class. I am so tired.

Took the NY cousins to Carowinds yesterday. I was planning on staying most of the day and then going to class last night. I didn't want to shortchange everyone's' experience so we stayed till close. I should have gone to class. I am so tired.

Today I did all my requirements and then watched a movie. I also played with my sisters new Lego set. Since she is younger than me, we played with a friends Lego set. Today was awesome.

You know that feeling you get when you take nearly a year off from heavy lifting and you try to lift the same weight and you amaze yourself that you can still do it??? Yeah, I didn't get that feeling today.

I am finally back to my egg whites, bacon and coffee for breakfast at home.  My body is also doing much better with Eastern Standard time.  I should be able to get quite a few of my requirements done today provided my body works with my mind.  I'm looking forward to be in BB class tonight.

At my new house my friends an I wanted to go down to the river. We went into the woods to see the river. The river was small and it only reached up to the level of our shins. We also crossed from the river to the other side. Then my brother, Trent was missing so we hiked back up calling his name. We found him in my friend's back porch. After that it was time to go back to our regular house.

Today i went to summer camp helped out and did all that i usually do

I was able to get some good reps in on my requirements today.  It was so nice to be back at the Dojang.  I'm feeling muscles I forgot existed, but I will push through to train another day.

today was a nice day i woke up and had a morning run it was fun and the weather was nice i did requirements when i got back home i walked my dog and then i went to work with my dad we chilled and we had a great time i loved spending time with him we went back home and watched tv and took a nap i did some more requirements and then took a nap as soon as i was done i went to work with my dad again! we had a great time againi met these people in his job they where cool! and when we got back home i walked my dog and im about to walk him again in a minute but i hope i can wakeup early tomorrow and do some requirements and tomorrow is tuesday so that means its black belt class day so...

I did some requirements this morning and then went to the beach. I also went to the pool after that. It's too bad I have to leave tomorrow, I'm having a lot of fun! I'm doing some exercises in the pool and it seems to really help my thigh a lot.

I had intended to write the better part of my essays while I was on vacation, but that didn't happen. Time to get serious. I cannot believe it is already August!

today I went to camp at the white water center.  I did a kayaking camp with my friend.  We learned how to do a wet exit were we flip over and pull the oh crap strap.  We also got to kayak in the big rapids it was soooo fun. 

Had a great time in Hyper Pro class tonight. Master Knight had is working on our sword forms. After class Master Knight help me work on my self defense requirements. Thank you Master Knight. I had a lot of fun tonight.

Today I am still at my grandparents. We played Minecraft, went to Walmart, ate ice cream, and saw the movie Minions. The movie was very funny!

Today at summer camp we went to Reedy Creek park. I also went to guitar lesson.

Today was the first day of basketball camp. I made a lot of friends in the first day. My team is good at basketball. Plus we do a lot of exercise and drills. Today was tiring but as always I learned a lot. See you tomorrow!

Ok guys i just wrote a whole long journal about my life so far and it just all deleted and im not able to save it >:(

oh and, if your like,"wow! alienor! you cant run that much!" it was during the week that we were in NYC. we walked marathons........

My gosh! i havnt journaled for AGES!!! We arrived from New York at 11 PM, the plane was caught up and we took off an hour late. On Saturday we had a swimmeet, me dad took us. we were supposed to go on sunday(but we had to swim a 400 freestlye, again) I hate swimming it. It sucks. I almost puked the last time i swam it. so we just didnt go. My mom was supposed to take us, BUT........she had to much stuff to do at the new house. We just wasted like 50$, oh thats all right(im sarcastic)so than we alsohad the exuse that we sunburned to much, but my mom put cream on it, and now my sister and i have a HUGE swim suite tan line....on my face, it sucks. i never tan on my face. i just get red. but its peelinng. so today we went...

Had a good weekend. No training this past Saturday for me...I did about a half day's worth of requirements, and rested completely on Sunday. Back on track today, already mentored 2 people! I am looking forward to going out to eat tomorrow night for my birthday!

Got a small run in last night after the show but that was about it as the legs said no no no no on anything more. Got a quick dinner to go and headed to the room for the night. Going to be a very long day today, rest of the week, so want to make sure I get the proper rest. My only goal at this point is just to stay healthy and not get behind.

Yesterday I did most of my daily requirements except running. And then I played with my cousins and my friends inside my house. We also went out to eat in a restaurant. We had a fun day.

This past weekend was jammed packed! It started with me taking my first BB and sparring classes as a BB candidate. That Saturday evening, I took Lori out to dinner for her birthday. I wish the food could have been better for her. She had to send two separate orders back because it didn't taste right. I got a chance to reconnect with one of my Occupational Therapy buddies for lunch in Raleigh and then we finished the weekend at a wedding. We drove back to Charlotte at 1:30 in the morning. I need another day to wind down.

today i had a nice day i went for a run and then went back home to walk my dog when i got done i ate breakfast then i went to church!! i had a great time there i listened to mass when i got done i went to a party i went to the pool with my friends we hanged out and had a nice time the pool was cold tho it was small but the good part is that i had a great time me and my friends tricked the girls to get in the middle so we can all cannon ball on them we did it was funny ! when the party was over i did some requirements and relaxed for a little and then took out my dog but i took a long nap i didn't even know but still i was very tiered when i woke...

I returned home from Tenn trip approximately 8:00p.m.  this evening.  My friend had a great 80th birthday party and we had lots of fun.   It time for me to go to bed.  Nite-nite.

Today I slept in then I went to pick up my friend.  We went to get pizza and then drove back home.  When we got home we watched a little TV.  When i finished watching TV I did my Tae Kwon Do.  I am catching up really fast.

I went to the beach today for a few hours. I fit in some requirements before I went so that I wouldn't have to do as much later. I ended up doing some before bed anyway. My knee is a little sore from sitting in the car too long because we drove a couple of hours. But it's getting closer to being it's original size now.

Today i was at a friends house so i didn't get much done but I'm ready to keep going

Today I woke up went running with Cheyenne and then after that I went over to her house and then I went home and just relaxed I feel bad though because I didn't do any of my requirements except my running so that means that I will have to double up tomorrow.

I went to my grandparents today. I am here right now! I am staying until Tuesday until I come home for the BBC. My grandfather and me played Minecraft together. I am planning on making a huge Greek city.

Today I woke up went to church and then came home and got ready for one of my scout troop members eagle scout banquet. After that i came home and finished my daily requirements. 

wasn't feeling well today so I did not do many requirements. Will need to double up tomorrow.

Today me and my mom went to church. After that we had bojangles then we stayed home then we ate dinner.

today I was able to go to the pool with my family and go on some of the water slides and threw my brother in the 3 ft side. After that we went home and ate dinner while watching transformers 3! That movie is awesome!

Wow yesterday was a long day and I am feeling it today. Our show did not get over till 8:00pm- - - so then it was late dinner and up past my bed time as Mr. Sandman usually captures me by ten. It was definitely worth it as met a bunch of new peeps. The gym did not happen this morning but will try after the show today- -if my legs can stand it. Between clients have my study guides out so at least some productivity on the TKD front.

Yesterday was a tiring day. But let me tell it from the start. So I woke up and watched TV and ate. I then changed my clothe and went to the Saturday Black Belt Class. We worked so hard that today I am sore. Plus in class I almost did a full split. It hurt me a lot, but it was worth it. Oh I almost forgot I watched Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. It was awesome.Yesterday was awesome, see you tomorrow. Bye Bye.

Today I am on a roll for requirement! I am almost done with everything I have to do today. In the afternoon, I am going to go to the pool after all my requirements are done. If I have time I might even finish extra requirements. Today will be awesome.

I had a very long and tiresome ride to Jackson, Tn this weekend.   I believe I migjt know what running on adrenaline means now.  After all of my travels I was able to do some push ups and sit ups.   

Today was really great. I got to go to the first part of class this morning and I learned the last part of palgwe 4. I was really unprepared when Master Evins asked us to do Wang Ho 1. I had to go through it once to actually remember it. Then, I had to leave to go to the beach. I was in the car for 4 hours.

Today I went to blackbelt class came home finished my requirements and hung out.

Today I went to the Saturday BBC and sparring class. When I came home lunch was ready to eat and boy was it good. Also after lunch we took a nap then we watched Jurassic Park 1 and 3.

today was a great day had the time to do al lot of requirements i woke up in the morning and did a 2 mile run as soon as i got done i did some physical stuff and then when i got done with that i went straight to king tiger and had black belt class i liked it because we did a lot of work out we did some poomsaes and also some self defense it was a sweaty day for me when black belt class was done i took sparring class i liked it i had a nice time i did practiced the skill i already learned and it was like a refresher! when i got done i went back home and walked my dog he did what he needed to do and then i went back inside to do some more requirements and now im writing because im...

I went to the Saturday BBC and Sparring at the North Charlotte location. During the BBC we did alot of exercises like inching out and did a push up and inched back up. We practiced different types of forms.

I'm almost caught up! Vacation came at the wrong time but I'm working hard to get everything done. Today's BB class and sparring was hard but I was still able to finish it. I have liked meeting other students from King Tiger that are going through the same stuff as me.

Today, I attended the 2nd dan and higher black belt class, regular black belt class and sparring class. I'm grateful that I have the opportunity to train with such inspiring people. These classes also painfully remind me that I'm no longer a spring chicken, but I'm loving every moment of it! Thanks to Julia, Jeran, Chey, Leah, Kenny, and Tyler for coming out to north Charlotte today.

this morning i mowed the yard did other stuff went to class the next bb class and sparring class and I'm going over to my friends house a , done a lot today

Happy with my progress over the past two days. Nice that I did not have to start work today till after lunch so the free time this morning was greatly appreciated and put to good use. Got some very strange looks in the hotel gym but gotta do what ya gotta do!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend.

I did it. I have 20% or more on all of my requirements. I have 50% on my running. Feeling pretty good. I have to start doing the big runs on Sundays though. I was too tired for class today.

I did it. I have 20% or more on all of my requirements. I have 50% on my running. Feeling pretty good. I have to start doing the big runs on Sundays though. I was too tired for class today.

Started my 24 day challenge today.Tossed fiber drink into shaker and chugged it down.Weird... no taste or texture. What did I just drink? Ah, new unflavored fiber drink.Ready to reach a new fitness level by Labor Day.

today was a nice day i went out for a run and then i went to work with my dad we had a nice time together when i got done i walked my dog and then went back to the house to do some requirements when i got done i watched some then went to church for a great mass and then to my youth group i had a great time we played kick ball doge ball and soccer but some kids would not stop crying it was so annoying! i played but then the kids would get in my way of playing but then all the kids that were not older than 10 they had to be in a another room so we got the big area had fun but then went back home i ate some pizza with my family and looking for new cars and also played with...

Summer Camp with the King Tiger kids was fun, we went laser tagging, played at the park, and had a cool nun chuck week :)

Today I did most of my daily requirements except for running. After that I played inside with my cousin and my friends. And then we went outside to eat.

Today, I went to PT again. I got some new stretches that I have to do in addition to the old ones. I am able to bend my knee 8 more degrees. I walked another mile today too. This one was just as long as the last. I am still very excited about my progress even though it may be extremely slow, or at least it feels really slow. I'm looking forward to class tomorrow.

Today in black belt class we worked a lot on kuem gang if that's how you spell it and also on koryo and color belt poomsaes and pauguay forms once again if that's how you spell it

Today at summer camp we went to the library. We also had a fashion show.

Today, Ryan came over at 9 and stayed until 4:34. We played Terraria together and went to lunch at Johnny B's. We had pizza. I had spaghetti for dinner.

The goal has been set... By tomorrow I will be through at least 20% of my requirements. If I have a good day running, I will be 50 % complete with that. I like the progress. I just need to remember my dobok for class tomorrow.

SORE today! Good gym days, and a great black belt class yesterday. Definitely have to work on my left leg hurricane hook kick! Got a mentor session in with 2 of my mentees, taught a Junior Tigers class, and knocked out a few requirements. Still have some more to go today...

Today I went to summer camp again just like every weekday and we did normal stuff. there was no class today since it was friday and i had some fun

Learning Palgwe Oh Jang. That is all. Only three more palgwe forms to go!

Yesterday we started the day with watching Gamers Guide to pretty much Everything. After I started my hero essay and my hero is my dad. Well, at 3:45 we went to Tae Kwon Do and took class. After I had my mentee meeting and then I had sparring. At sparring I was the only one in flip flops to run a mile. After I asked for Master Natasya to be my mentor and she said yes. Yesterday was really fun, see you tomorrow.

Yesterday I played Lazer Tag with King Tiger Summer Camp. it was really fun because my team won! I was on blue and my nickname was Predator. The course had a Temple Run look but it was really dark instead of bright and high in the sky. My strategy was to sit back and pick off the people that were far away from me. At a part in the game, someone from the red team stood at our team's base and tried to shoot us but he was outnumbered. When we shot him, he just stood still leaning up against a pool and we got to shoot him over and over. At the beginning of the game, my friend and I promised to not shoot each other if we were on opposite teams. Buuuut when I rounded a corner he was right there and we both ended up shooting each other...

Yesterday I played Lazer Tag with King Tiger Summer Camp. it was really fun because my team won! I was on blue and my nickname was Predator. The course had a Temple Run look but it was really dark instead of bright and high in the sky. My strategy was to sit back and pick off the people that were far away from me. At a part in the game, someone from the red team stood at our team's base and tried to shoot us but he was outnumbered. When we shot him, he just stood still leaning up against a pool and we got to shoot him over and over. At the beginning of the game, my friend and I promised to not shoot each other if we were on opposite teams. Buuuut when I rounded a corner he was right there and we both ended up shooting each other...

Today I woke up at eleven read for five hours went to TKD and came home cooked for the family and went to bed very restful day indeed

Today I woke up at eleven read for five hours went to TKD and came home cooked for the family and went to bed very restful day indeed

Went to BB Class and PMAA at Master Evin's tonight. Yep, I'm officially tired tonight! We worked a lot on jump back and jump back hook kicks.. in my mind, you should see how good my jumps are. I apologize for what they probably really look like... I am trying tho. I got my cycle book tonight. I've been keeping all of my requirements electronically on an app on my phone/computer.. truthfully, I think I may miss that. I enjoyed taking class with Master Shin tonight too. It is different having him 'in my line' ... He is always so full of energy! Maybe I'm going to have to grow up and start drinking coffee.. NOT! Hope everyone has a happy Friday. I'm sure mine will be interesting, I have already found a few new muscles tonight.

Best thing about being on the cycle is taking BB classes with my own students! Thanks Jaren and Inst Pam for being so awesome this evening. It's nice to be the student again and get in line with everyone else. Also met Jerome for the first time. He's an energetic BB with a warm personality. This is why I love TAE KWON DO!

today was a good day it first started out with a fruit shake and then a run i felt faster and light weighted so i did a non stop run i didn't even get tiered i know i have improved! when i got my morning run done i took my dog outside and then from there i took him to the vet they said he was fine and then they gave him is shots he didn't cry he felt so normal no pain! its because they gave him treats! when they did all that i took him back home and he was asleep almost the whole day ! the shot made him sleepy lol :) i got home and then i got ready for black belt class and PMAA and also to help out in class! black belt was cool i liked the streches we did and i really need to...

Got up early to go running with my friends then we worked on our requirements. Played Xbox during the afternoon and went to Master Evan's for the BB class. He worked us hard. I was ready for bed when I got home.

Today i did all the push ups pull ups and sit ups etc that i needed to do and went to my moms doctor appointment while my brother went to the pool with my grandpa and aunt, uncle, and 2 girl cousins. Then after the appointment me and my mom went to the library to get some books. Then i helped out class, then took black belt class and came home took a shower, of course!! then got tired and went to bed.

Better day today. I was able to catch up on some of my requirements, finished laying tile, and ran 4 miles with the Mrs. Our time was about 42 min. I was pretty happy with that. Getting faster

Today I did most of my daily requirement except for running because I woke up late. And then I played xbox inside my house with my friends. My legs are hurting because we did a lot in Tae Kwon Do class today. I had a fun day today.

When I was walking my dog tonight I gave the leash to my dad and sprinted off. My dad told me that the do kept pulling at the leash. It was so funny

I wish it was just the hair - -that's nothing- - - but I knew it was going to be a challenging week. Unfortunately my TKD requirements had to take second seat to some other obligations- -that work stuff- - -but all is good- - - I am not going to stress about it. The kicker was the unexpected tooth fairy came and he/she/it was not good to me. My entire right side of my face is in throb mode and I have to fly tomorrow and be gone for work. Almost comical - my dentist is moving so closed this week but was able to get in with someone else for emergency visit this afternoon. They did not see any cracks/fractures, just a bunch of Neanderthal dental work, but some abnormalities on the film- -conclusion infection- -. Medicine then evaluate when I get back - if not better it's a...

Today, I walked an extremely slow mile. I also did my requirements at home while my brother had his last day of camp. After lunch, we went to the mall. I am looking forward to putting my feet up and relaxing tonight.

Made it to the gym again this morning. Also went yesterday as well. I did alot of shoulders/upper body, and CORE! This is definitely making my pushups and situps much more challenging today. I normally make it a point to get on an elliptical machine for at least 15-20 minutes every time I go. Normally, when I run or do jump rope on a hard surface, It begins to really wear on my shins. It can start to feel like needles some times. Switching it up once in a while really helps!

I downloaded the written test this evening and let's just say, there's SO much I didn't know. I'm only scratching the surface and I've been doing TKD for over 25 years. I'm starting to see a slow transition from the more physical martial arts to a more mental one.

today was a nice day i liked everything today! first i went out for a run and when i got done i walked my dog for about 1 hour i was playing with him and now he's leashed trained and i did a lot of requirements today when i got done we went to the animal hospital and also we went to pets smart because my dog ran out of food and also he needed some toys so it was his day pretty much his day! when we got done we went back home and ate this nice steak! it was the best! i got done and walked my dog and my parents went to work i did some poomsaes when they were gone ! i read my book also but the bad part is i fell asleep lol :) i woke up and my parents came and i went out...

I had a very long day because of the return flight to Charlotte.  Even though i'm tired I will get some more push ups in, trying  to get them done early so I can focus more on the requirements that are more difficult for me.  Looking forward to seeing everyone at the dojang tomorrow evening.

Today I did all of my daily requirements and played with my friends. I had guest coming over today so we played outside and then we played xbox for a little while. And then we ate ice cream after that. I had a fun day today.

I really don't like laying floor tile. It seemed a lot easier 15 years ago. I am just too old to be spending all that time on a hard floor. I still have to put in my requirements in, but my book is way out in the car. Almost done though.

Today, I went to physical therapy for the first time. I learned some stretches that I am going to have to do every day. I also volunteered at Holy Angels Candy Bouquet today and I had a lot of fun with the residents. I went to class right after that. Nobody went to the 5:30 class so the other black belts and I got to have a PMAA class. We went over stick form 1 and double stick section A. Then, I helped with the 6:30 class.

So i already read my sisters journal (stalker) and i don't want to say the same thing so i dont really know what to say. Ok so today we went to times square it was really cool and everything we went shopping and the MM'S store and the HERSHEY store. Bought some lipbalms and at HERSHEY my sister bought cookies 'n cream kisses and i bought Jolly Ranchers. Then we went to American Eagle though nothing was in our budget (my sister and i(we got $40 for the whole week, we have like two dollars left, actually we combined money)) so then we went to Aéropostale we bought some really cozy shirts. :) so that was good. Then we went around and stuff we saw a minions (that was awesome!!) mmmmm.... well we have been walking a whole bunch. so thats really good (or it didn't FEEL really good its for...

Today I went and saw Madagascar 3 with my summer camp. It was better than I expected it to be and it had lots of colorful parts. The best part is when Alex and his friends join up with the circus and did this big performance show. It was bright and colorful and impressed everyone. I liked it because it was completely different from the other ones and this movie had different animals than the other movies. It also took place in many more places. I also liked it because there is a lot more action. That is why I liked Madagascar 3.

Today I went and saw Madagascar 3 with my summer camp. It was better than I expected it to be and it had lots of colorful parts. The best part is when Alex and his friends join up with the circus and did this big performance show. It was bright and colorful and impressed everyone. I liked it because it was completely different from the other ones and this movie had different animals than the other movies. It also took place in many more places. I also liked it because there is a lot more action. That is why I liked Madagascar 3.

I'm in New York right now, been here since Monday. It was hard to journal because we did so much. We(sis and me) bought a lot of stuff so far(for our opinion) heres the list: 3 lipbalms(chupa chup(a french lollipop)MM, and Hersheys), a shirt from aeropastale(their was nothing that was THAT good at american eagle), 2 headbands(one lace elastic black one, and a beaded one thats really pretty but usually very expensive, but we got a good deal) my sister and i got a really good deal, 3 headbands for 10$. my sister got a beaded one like me, i got one and we bought a trio of elastic lace( black, gray, white)n my sister got gray and we are sharing white. we are leaving on Friday, we took a plane. have a nice summer!

Today I started watching Doctor Who. I instantly fell in love. I am a fan of space and time travel. On Doctor Who, he traveled though time to the last 25 minutes of Earth. I will watch more Doctor Who tomorrow!

Didn't do much today. Worked on my requirements and played videos

I love, love, love the beach! I'm having so much fun! Been doing physical requirements, just haven't been logging them. Need to log my numbers on the website later tonight. Getting ready to go kayaking now!

Today we started the day with video games. After I ate breakfast and watched Doc Mcstuffins. We are hoping to go to the pool today because it is a good day. Oh I almost forgot that yesterday I got my very own short sticks, they are awesome because I can do tricks with them. Last nigh after TKD class I finished my physical requirements with my mom and dad and the whole family did meditation together. Right now we are getting ready to go to the pool. Can not wait to see you tomorrow.