Candidate Journals

Right after I got home from school. Donna and I went straight to South Charlotte to work with Master Chin. Master Evins stopped by and it was great to see him after all this time! Tomorrow is the Fall Festival and I am so excited! Every year we have great success and its always good to raise money for such a good cause. Although I will not be able to finish my journals in time (Ill have one extra...) Im extremely proud in how far I have come and how much progress I have made since the beginning of the cycle. 

after school i went to the park to play.We are almost there.  

Today we went on the bobcats cool school trip and it was pretty fun. and we got back they gave us water bottles and we started to soak each other but in the end the teacher told us to stop after some kid fell in an anthill. (it was a fire ant hill) 

Today I went to 3 classes and I'm really tired.  I'm also really happy that the cycle is almost over.

today i went to help out with class and took class we did some poomsaes and a lot of self defense also went on a field trip at school 

I helped out with testing yesterday. today I went to sparring at master burkharsts school. it was so much fun

I am done with every thing. I finished all my requirements I passed my jump rope I only have 4 more jurnals  my tree stuff and my community servace esay I am so glad that I did all the work to pass.  I had to practise 2 hours straight but it was all worth it.

I just signed up for a basketball league that Miranda is in so that after the black belt cycle I have something to do. My dad and I are going to start practicing because he is the assistant coach and he has to make up the drills.

Getting really excited for the Fall Festival this weekend. Last year was so much fun and we raised a ton of money for such a great cause. Im planning on swinging by South Charlotte to get my mentee to sign a form... hopefully she is there! Im finally done with the majority of my requirements and I was planning on going for a nice long run, but it started raining. Now im thankful that my schools campus is so large because thats what has helped me get in my run/walk! 

OK executive decision made no more slump days - -I have had quite enough.  This week has been a struggle and not productive on the TKD front.  Oh well it is what it is and time to be over it.  Looking forward to working with my mentee, Jillian, after work then helping in classes.  Will stay for adult class and hopefully will have enough juice left to get through it.  Looking forward this weekend to the Fall Festival.

today i went to the Air Force recruitment office. i spoke with both active duty and reserve recruiters. i liked the reserves better. i am still going to look at the Air Guard and see what kind of programs they have to offer. i will most likely be joining before thanksgiving!

This is a short jurnal just to fill in.  Today I went to the renesanse festivle on a field trip. And I still have to redo jump toope

Made a lot of progress tonight at South Charlotte. Sparring was a ton of fun and the kids really enjoyed it. It was nice not going to school today and getting that extra time to study. These next two weeks are going to be super busy but really fun. Now im just counting down the days. 

we are so close to being done with this cycle. yes , I also am so exited for next week.  

toda i didn't do anything but i still got to run 5.58 miles but went to a friends house this morning i have been bored out of my mind school field trip tomorrow learned about a lot of thins the past couple of days i wonder if people still  journal ill check tomorrow im ganna go make me a milkshake  

today in JROTC we had to run the mile. i was feeling great until the 800 meter mark. right after half way my knee started buckling and it hurt to run. i pushed through it and got a 6:35 mile. i know i couldve done way better. my knee still hurts when i walk. i talked to my cross country coach at practice and she said that i probably just tweeked a tendent. i hope thats it. i meet with the Air Force recruiter tomorrow at 3 oclock

We took a test today that took up 3 hours so i had to stay in 1st block the whole time. it was so boring so after i finished i caught up with my sleep time and slept for 1 hour. then all of my other class were boring and my science teacher changed the seats so everyone cant sit next to their friends. -,-"

out of all the things I had to do on the test I failed jjumrope so I'd any one has tips phrase he l0 me

the fall festival is in 4 days. so happy. I steel want to know what I got on my test

Still recovering from the physical test. I am still very sore. But I did pass everything. YAY!!  I cant wait to find out my score on the written test.  Hopefully a 100. The fall festival is Saturday so I am getting ready for that.I am so excited.

today i woke up and ran not much to do i cant play video games and nothing to do 

Did nothing today at school. All of the upperclassmen are taking PSATs this week and we have to sit in first block for 3 hours. Its good time to get in some studying for all of my mid-terms next week. I don't have any school tomorrow so Im planning on finishing my running, poomsaes and self-defense. 

So weare almost done with everything after hours upon hours of training we are near the point of testing the final battle the test of all test the test gor you black belt.

Yesterday I took the day off to focus attention on other items that I have let go while trying to catch up during cycle.  All was good but then today I felt like I was in a total fog all day.  It was definitely a slump day with little productivity on anything.  At work I was out of sorts most of the day then went to help in classes and work on requirements.  About 3/4 way thru black belt class I just looked at Inst. Hsin and said I have nothing left, that is not like me.  Oh well guess every day can not be a happy dance day and hopefully it will be better tomorrow.

Today I was so bored because I am done with all of my homework and my mom is hogging the TV watching the Kardashians. I have a TV in my room but my room is really distracting to me. I have a lot of things in there:)

Today was a teacher workday so I was home.  I worked on some of the requirements and I'm really happy because I got some of my requirements completely done.  I also got started on my community service essay.  I'm so glad the physical and written test are done and we have just 2 more weeks to go.  

today at school me and my friend Emily fell down and I bonked my head on the medal chair. it kind of hurt but not really.

late ley theres not been much to talk about since stuff has been finished except for the test i hope i make it   

today i had school also the cycle is almost done.woot woot!!!!!

Im still loving Mondays even though the weather here is horrible. However on Mondays I get in a ton of classes. Hopefully by Wednesday I will be done with all of my requirements other than journals. 

I went in during senior release today and went over all the poom saes i need to know for testing. we also did a workout and ran. it felt really good and i still have cross country this afternoon as well. im gana be tired tonight!

This will be short because I am doing it on my phone and it is moving slow so don't read this please good job on your physical everyone . Ate almost done

today I had a really fun day because I made a movie with my friend Isabella. she also spent the night last night. I passed everthing but pull-ups I could do 2. still pretty good.

       today I came home from a sleepover.I am tired from doing the sleepover.i am ready to get some sleep.

Just finished working on homework for the past 7 hours. Not the best feeling in the world after spending the entire weekend studying. Knowing that I still have to run/walk 11 more miles is a little scary...But by Friday I know ill be done. The only other main concern that I have are my recommendation letters. I just received one from one of my current teachers, but it could be touch and go for the second! 

today i got home from my grandparents i didn't run so i got to ketch up 

on saturday 10-12 I did my pre test it was better than last time all I need to retake is my v-situps But i don't know what i got on my written test but I fell good about it 

yesterday we had the physical and written test. i ran a 10:24 mile and a half. i also did very well on the written test, i am still waiting on the results but i feel i did very well. i go Wednesday to the recruiting office so i hope that goes well.

Wow after the test and the two classes i wiped out till 6 then we went to a restaurant and now my legs are still sore  

The day started off with running and then was pushups, situps, burpees, v-situps, pull-ups and kicks.  I think I passed everything except v-situps.  There was a written test.  I felt like I knew most of the answers.  I was not able to take class because of a soccer injury from Thursday.  I spent 4.5 hours waiting to be seen at Levine's Children's hospital. It only took 30 minutes to examine me.  They said I might have a mild concussion.  I will take it easy for the next few days. 

I finished my kwans essay last night plus those other two. It kept me up late. On physical testing, I passed everything except pushups, which I will retake later this week. On the written test, iI think I did well. I finished jump rope today, finished my classes because of the AAU, and this is my last journal for the cycle that's required. I'm  starting to finish early, and i hope that I finish the rest of the cycle early, too.

Whew - -physical and written test complete, everyone did a fantastic job today!!!  Now it's time, even more, to stay focused.  Thank you Inst. Randle & Weeks you were great partners. I ran errands after class and by time I got home I was spent.  Yes I admit it, I was tired, curled up on the sofa and out I was for an hour or so.  Made the decision that I was going to take the rest of the day off from TKD and focus on the domestic front.  Family coming in town soon and do not want to get too far behind.  All about balance.  Have a couple committments tomorrow, and tomorrow night, so am thinking it might have to be a light day.  It's all good and I am happy where I am at.  Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend. 

i have about 4 questions that i am stuck on still!!!! ughh ive done all i can to memorize them! i feel really good about the physical part though. o and correction from last journal, it is October 16, next wedensday that i go to the Air Force recruiting office and hopefully sign up for the military!

I've been studding all night. im ready for testing yahhhhhhhhhh. i went to kobe. it was so good and tomorrow is my moms b day

While I may not have been productive in regards to physical requirements today I was very productive in other aspects.  Had lesson with Master Chin today and she got me on track with the items I was not certain on.  Much better but still work in progress.  Went to class in Mint Hill tonight and as always great class, thank you Master Burkart.  Got to see Inst. Tucker tonight and what a positive influence.  All is good and looking forward to tomorrow!!!

Today I had a test in almost every class. After school I came home and immediately went to work studying for the written test that is tomorrow morning. Im feeling confident in the physical test but ill always be a little anxious! I nervous about the pull-ups and the jumprope,.. they have never been my strengths. However Im always crossing my fingers. I hope everyone does great tomorrow and really pushes themselves. 

Today was a fun Friday! After school I had soccer practice. We got to run 1 1/2 miles. That helped me a lot because now all I had to do was study for the written test. I think I am prepared for tomorrows tests. But the only thing I am worried about is my head injury. I get easy headaches just by running a mile so I don't know how I will do it. I just hope for the best.

Im just saying I am wondering if we can write 2 journal enteries today... If we can I would just like to tell you I am going to the Lee Borthers Cup on November 9th and I get my report card and PS4 on November 15th!

Have you seen my journal enteries, it looks like I am not passing the cycle. Good luck to everyone else though. I will still try but I am probably not going to pass

today i finished a bit more requirements pretest tomorrow a bit stressed if i don't pass i wont pass my dad so i better make my pretest and my test or im dead :/

on thursday 10-10 I ran and went to black belt class I also helped out to class in black belt class we worked on different strikes and kicks it was alot of fun

Today I finished my book for my essay. I have to finish a LOT tomorrow. At least the fourth one is community service, so we have to wait a little bit, so I can write the first part in the middle of next week, and the rest after the festival. I shouldn't have waited so long to do them. I'll just have to put in my hardest effort tomorrow and get them done. Well, on the other hand I only have one mile to do tomorrow and I'm done!(with miles) I didn't get to jump rope today, but I'll do them tomorrow. I mostly read my book today, and nothing else other than school, tkd, and making more rubber band bracelets. The bracelet thing is also going well for me, and I'll have a lot done for the festival. We are going to raise a lot of money for the hospital!

jeez so many essays. im joking i think i only have like 2 essays :D. i will get them done tomorrow. It is gonna be a last minute thing. As the wise kid once said, good things come to those who wait.

i finished all the essays today. i got the book reading one done, finished the Kwans one, and did the mission in life essay. i finally have my appoint for the Air Force, it is november 13th. i can not wait to join the military! its going to be extremely hard but so rewarding in the end. God Bless america.

Today in black belt it was interesting because instead of hitting the padded part of the bags we we kicking the bottom black parts of them. I'm also really happy because I finally got all of my leadership credit requirements done.  

Today after school I had a soccer game.  It did not go as well as I thought it would.  First, All the good players did not get to start so that the second string players could play.  Second, When I got in I was injured within 3 minutes.  A crazy guy hit me in the head with his head.  I did not get to play in the game after my injury.  It feels so good to get this off of my chest.  After the game I was able to get in a mentee session.  I only 2 more mentee sessions to go.

I am a happy camper tonight, happy dance away.  This has been a very challenging cycle for me, and I know everyone else, but bottom line if you want something, and focus, you can do anything you put your mind to.  Requirements complete and the mail man put the icing on the cake when I got home.  Stressfull day at work, but will figure it out, then off to South Charlotte.  OK if you have not figured it out yet I am with Master Chin & Inst. Hsin at South Charlotte.  Did my queen of colorox wipes thing, got all the leaves off the walkway, finished requirements, helped in class then stayed for adult class, very productive.  Had a fantasic class!!!!  What I enjoy the most is that it's not a teaching method of do this, they explain why we are doing it.  It's blue stripe week and while sparring combinations are important,...

I only have 9 more jurnal entreys left I am so happy that every one kept working as hard as they could to reach this goal one question I want to ask where do you get the shirts that say thousands of hours of training hundreds of classes countless bumbs and bruises one black belt It would be helpful to know thanks

SO TIRED, SO TIRED, SO TIRED. Did I mention that I was tired. Yesterday I was tired because I barely got any sleep that night. UGH.

i have been studying for the test. i going to try to work with Megan to see if we can do everything for Saturday. i cant believe it already here.

Just went on a extremely long run/walk and was a little concerned.... For the past few years I have had a dislocated rib that tends to pop out of place every so often. Today on my run I couldn't breathe and felt like something was poking into my right lung. This is not just a problem because of testing but it is very dangerous to my health. Im hoping it wont be an issue come Saturday so meanwhile Im crossing my fingers and holding my breath (literally!). Right after school I started typing my History of the Kwans that I wrote last week. Hopefully it will take up 5 pages! 

today i had a cross country meet. i ran a 23:12 5k. it is slower but everyone had slower times because of the course. there were hills, rocks, roots and pretty much everything you could think of. before my meet, i studied for the test this saturday. i also brought my flash cards on the bus to study on the way to and from. i have about 6 questions i am still trying to get down. the other ones i think i got down! feeling confident!

Today I finished my required mentoring of my mentee. I also walked a lot, so I only have one mile left as well as only 6 jump rope rounds done which I'm finishing tomorrow. I have to take a picture of my mentee and mentor forms and upload it to Drop Box, which Dad can help me with. I had a pretty good day today, but I also have to do a lot tomorrow. It will be a long, but worth it day.(hopefully)

Today I went to Durham Raleigh after that I got my flu shot I also got bloodwork done I got a hurt arm Yeah I had a busy day  

Well busy, crazy day at work, but hey what's new, then off to South Charlotte.  I was not as productive on requirements today as I wished but I did get a ton accomplished.  Sometimes time management does not go as planned but in the end it all works out.  Helped in 3 classes tonight, worked with both my mentee and mentor.  Again can not say enough I am very lucky to have the support system I have.  Ms. Tucker rocks and Jillian & Luke are the best!!! I would just like to finish ahead of schedule so I can focus on knowledge, fine tuning everything and I do not want to be stressed.  This is a journey, I want to enjoy it and do things for the right reason. 

Today I stayed up to knock on all of my neighbors doors. I did that so I could raise all of the money for the kicks for kids. A lot of my neighbors gave me ten or twenty. I am really nervous for the end of this cycle.

today i woke up just like any other day, but i hit my head on my bedroom door :p. i got dressed, ate waffles, bacon, rice crispies, milk, and a protein shake for breakfast (not much variation in my breakfast on most days), then went to the bus in the COLD morning. i was freezing because my jacket dosent cover my legs and i was wearing shorts because i had gym today. i got to school and went inside in the WARM, thank you insulation and air conditioning. in first block we had to bring in an object that we thought was "beautiful", i brought in a megalodon tooth that i found underwater when scuba diving off the coast of florida last year. i can tell you that no one had an object as interesting as mine!! they all brought in pictures of family, food, clothes, or baseballs. in second block...

today i did extra on my remaining requirements because i finished a lot of the others im really close to finishing, getting a bit of homework though now 

Today I did not have practice so I went to afterschool.  In afterschool I got to finish my homework.  I also got in a mentor session.  I only have 1 more mentor session to go. I should be able to get it in on Saturday. By the end of this week I should have all of my physical requirements done (except my miles) - but I will be close.

Today I went really hard on my mentee.  Since it is really close to testing, I think I should of.  For everything he did wrong on his form, he had to do two push ups  He did really well.  He only has three forms, but he still dd amazing!  I hope everybody does well on testing.

today I got my breakfast at my house.When I get to school I do safty portal.woot woot hump day.

Today I'm green in everything except weekly black belt classes and sparring rounds, I did a lot today and m tired, but at least I'm green. I haven't had much free time lately, but I have to get stuff done. Today in black belt class we played jeopardy, and it was a good review for the test coming up soon. Doing all the requirements in the day makes it really hard to get to sleep at night. ?Tomorrow I need to do a lot to stay in the green 

Today I took 3 classes and I'm really tired but I'm really happy that I finally finished my kwan essay. I'm now ready for bed

im so scared for testing this weekend i hope i pass because on saturday its my moms b day. yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

i am really starting to study for the test saturday. i have read over it maybe once a week the last couple but i am now making flash cards and quizzing my self on them. i am also highlighting the questions i need to study more one color and the ones i know in another color. i hope these study tools help those who read this! almost done!!

I am done with every thing besides pull ups It feels very good to finally be done with every thing I evan finished my 5 page esay wow it feels great just so good to finally be done with every thing on the cycle so now I only do pull-ups with a few of everything else ;)

today i woke up a little bit late, i needed to wear my JROTC uniform today to school so i set my alarm clock 10 minutes early but ended up waking up at the same time. i got dressed properly and had waffles, rice crispies, bacon, milk, and a protein shake. i went out to the bus, it was unusually chilly today so i was glad i was wearing a jacket. i slept on the bus because i was tired from monday. in first block we had a substitute, we spent the whole time reading an informational magazine on the government and new scientific developments, we took notes on what interests us and summaries of the articles. in second block we were evaluated on our uniforms outside, i was wearing a tie and it was windy so that aggravated me!!! but i got a perfect uniform inspection, then we spent the...

today I went to the tuesday black belt class we did tae Kwan do jeopardy we went over our tests and we played it was fun almost done with requirements 

Well it's Day 60 and I am still standing so that's a good thing.  I could be in better shape but happy with where I am at.  Pretty uneventful day same old, same old -- work then off to classes.  Got to meet with my mentee's today and that is always a pleasure.  They are fantastic and make my day.  Helped in the 5:40 class then stayed for adult class.  Thank you Inst. Hsin for another try to make us drop +++++ class.  That is definitely a way to challenge yourself.  It's all about focus and getting into a zone.  I may never be quick and fast but I will last!!!  On another note if anyone has sold panda tickets if you could please bring them to class Saturday so I can get everything ready for the Fall Festival.  Tickets will still be available at the festival for chances to win!!!  The furry ones...

I have been so stressed about getting in classes and going over poomsaes and self defense. Meanwhile as I spent all my time reviewing....I managed to get really really behind on my running. So for tonight, Im not going to any classes but instead Im studying for the written test that is on Saturday and taking a long run/walk. 

Well happy camper I was not today at work.  Just seemed like everything decided not to go as planned then a few other thing on top of that to boot.  Oh well it will be better tomorrow and truly could have been worse.  Got to S. Charlotte after work and focused on requirements, helped in junior class then great insane class with Master Chin & Inst. Hsin.  Master Chin focused on staff forms which was a big help.  It's not a matter of doing the form but being precise on your execution.  I know the forms but now trying to focus on making them more powerful.  Lot's of review on the knife and I swear I am going to get it.  I am up to 7 so happy dance for that it just needs to be more fluid instead of mechanical.  I think too much.  Last but not least was TKD++++++++.  Inst. Hsin...

Today is MONDAY!  After school practice was rained out so I go to go home early.  I got most of my homework done except one project that I am doing.  I was able to get in a few requirements.  I only have jump rope, RAOK, self-defense, and running to complete.

Today in school was pretty normal. I got my Cyprus Today! I need to name him, I'm thinking Stanley. black belt class was hard, we had a tough work out, but we got a lot Of requirements! I'm ready to sleep. Goodnight!

today I went to leadership class and we worked on demo stuff before master Michel was going to show up but didn't I got a mentee session with tiger and still ran 2 miles its very very annoying 

Yeah it was rainy today and we got soaked waiting for the bus and had to go to the nurse because they were afraid we had hypothermia 

today i woke up really tired again, but still got out of bed with motivation to start my day. i got dressed and had waffles, cheerios, bacon, milk, and a protein shake for breakfast. then i packed up and went to the bus, i was afraid it was going to rain and it literally started raining as soon as i stepped on the bus!! i slept on the bus, it was easy with the rain on the roof. in first block, we went over what makes up culture, the definition, how culture effects us and shapes who we are. in second block we went over what it takes to be healthy, we had to write an essay on it, i chose topics like physical workout, eating right, keeping healthy on medication for sickness, maintaining personal relationships with people for mental and emotional health, doing good in school, and having free time...

Today I did my requirements and my imply thy

It is so close to the end of the cycle. I am so nervous for this because I can almost do a v-sit up but it is really hard.

Mondays are always super busy days. Had a doctors appointment right after school, then headed home to start a load of homework. Im getting really nervous about this written test because I still don't have a few of the answers on the study guide. My plan for tonight is to go to South Charlotte (Master Chin's) and get in as many classes as I can. Hopefully by the end of the week I will have all of my classes nocked out. 

Today I'm doing my journal at school in computer class in free time! My friends are watching me write some of it. It's so cool! Anyways, i usually don't do my requirements in the morning, because I do them right before I go to bed, then I do my daily journal and brush my teeth and go to bed. today I'm getting it done early so i won't have to do it later. I read a little bit more of my book for my essay, but I still have a lot to do. I hope I get done early this cycle. 

today I had to run 4 miles because i didn't run yesterday because of the AAU tournament my dad told me yesterday i din`t have to run because of the tournament so i had to make it up

wow my internet is really slow. it took like 20 minutes for my to get this add journal thing to pop up. anyways i gotta study for the test next week. but i don't know if i can best my running time. nest two days will be do voted to running.

I had a very relaxing day with the family! We went to the Renaissance festival. i took the day off of physical requirements. this week is all gana be studying for the written test. i have all essays done, i just have to edit to make sure they are good. Oh and if anyone has a scanner, could i use it? Our printer thing is broken so i cant upload the mentor mentee forms, that would be great! thank you! 

On Saturday I had to do my last two essays. They are the belt rank essay and the hero profile two. That was terrible, to waste a beautiful day doing essays. It was very hard because my grandma had to check, and I had to restart on one of my paragraphs.

I had a relaxed day. I got up at 9:30 and did requirements then went to sunday school. I came home, did more requirements and went on a run with my dog. I showered and finished my homework outside, it was a nice day. I'm done with kicks! yay! now to get to bed earlier.

Today was football Sunday. I ran two miles with my Mom this morning. After church I did my homework and then started my requirements. I had a few breaks but mostly did homework and requirements and my Kwan's paper. During my breaks I watched football.  

i worked ouside and did my staff form. i cant beileve testings in a week 

Well it's day 58 and I feel good!!  Pounded on requirements today between laundry, groceries and ironing.  Got to meet with my mentee today, Luke, and it was great.  Today was his 7th birthday and we met in the parking lot at the grocery store and had a perfect session.  Found a nice grass area with shade tree by the bank and he did his thing while mom did her thing.  Such a special boy then he was off to finish birthday celebrations.  Finished the Kwan essay so relief on that one.  Trying to study for the test and just hope all goes well.  Everything is starting to run together.  I know most of it but when I start to write it down I go blank.  I will figure it out just hopefully by the end of the week.  On a very sad note it's Master Moon's "temporary" last night in Charlotte.  I will miss her...

Today I did a lot of requirements, and I'm very tired. I feel like it's already 10 or 11 PM. I didn't get to do any essays today, but if I have any spare time, I'll work on some. On Wednesday, I'm going to finish my required mentoring sessions, and my leadership requirements. It turns out that at the AAU, I got my hand strained, with a t, though at first I thought it was a sprain. My mom says it will heal in about a week, and I just have to be a little bit more careful. Anyways, I just need to keep doing requirements to get done early or right on time. I have lots to do, but I'll get it done; I just have to stay consistent. Tomorrow I hope I'll be able to do a lot.

I worked so hard on homework and projects that I forgot to enter in my requirements! Its freaking me out that we have our written and physical test next week. I honestly cant believe that it has been 9 weeks since the start of testing. With everything that I have going on today, Im hoping ill have time to study the test!