Spring 2025 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!

Day #45 - 8/26/2024

I think I got close to the peak then fell back down a few flights. If resting is prohibited that is, because I totally took today off and hope to recover soon. I must have caught a flu, or food poisoning. It’s been a series of stomach pains, combined with holistic body soreness.

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Day #44 - 8/25/2024

Practiced at the park today with the team. Staff forms, in depth bocho and bocho special self defenses, and the second special. It was a day filled with soreness of some sort. I keep bumping into things and cutting pieces of myself away! Wonder if thats a sign of overflowing chi! Need to find that Ying yang!

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Smelling Like Liniment

I went to Dollar Tree this morning with my Mom. It is difficult for me to buy items at a regular store when I know I can get them cheaper here….just cannot do it. I found some Absorbine Jr. back patches that have menthol. You think I bought one? Heck, yeah!!!! I bought six! I am trying one now and it feels great. The Tylenol and ibuprofen was not taking care of my low back pain alone. I have been doing more back stretching to try and alleviate the back pain, but I think I was making it worse…so hold off on the stretching for now in that area. I feel much better since yesterday. Definitely not trying to miss another day since I have too much to add to tracking today….black belt class, class assistance, mentor session, mentee session and possibly warmup. Until next time….peace out!

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8/27

Tuesday- Great day today, ran 2 miles this morning. The humidity here really makes that hard. Then we spent all on the beach. I’m a little more crispy than I would like, keeping up with everything is hard!

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8/27

Pretty good day was able to help with the kids class in the afternoon and get that credit for class assistance. Had a good class and mentor session with Mr. Woods and we worked on Hapkido 1. Wasn't able to run as it got late and had other obligations. Plan on upping my jog to 5 miles per to help catch up esp on Saturday and Sunday. 

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8/28/2024

Hi King Tiger Family. It was a pretty good day. Got a good run in. I will be running a 10K In a few weeks. My first one. I have done a bunch of 5K, so we shall see. Running with my daughter (Lexi), so I am not alone. She will push me! I am excited. Got some requirements done and now writing this. Have a great night. Take care

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8/27

My first full day of what the rest of the cycle is going to look like. School, TKD, Requirements, and sleep. Even though its stressful I think the more I get used to this schedule the easier it will become.

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8/27/27

Today I woke up and my friend drove me and one of my other friends to school.  We got there at about 7 and started the day in first block it was boring. After 90 min I went to study hall. I had nothing to do so I just talked to my friend.  Then I went to 2nd block.  I have the same teacher for 2nd block all year.   That room is really really cold.  I went fro 3rd block for 20 mins and then went to lunch.  At lunch I saw more friends as well as the people I rode to school with.  We finished up 3rd block after lunch.  Then I went to 4th block which is ELA. We didn’t do much. I came home and took a nap.  Then I went to baseball practice.   

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C'mon, knee, don't fail me now

I wish I knew what I did to my knee, but apparently I angered it in class sometimes yesterday.  I got up in the middle of the night and realized that a) my knee felt stiff and wouldn't bend and b) I couldn't put weight on it.  I had to do some weird one legged limp shuffle to the bathroom, rub some voltaran gel on it, fall back into bed, and pray that the morning found it more cooperative.  It was a bit better in the morning but still stiff.  Between Voltaran and ibuprofen I was able to get three miles in walking, but not at top speed.  I also saw a very friendly black cat along the way who insisted I stop and pet it.  I made it to guitar (yea!) but was late because I had to swing by and give Samuel ibuprofen because he fell and sprained his...

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Another full day

Got up this morning and picked up where I left off yesterday with work.  Things were pretty busy and I didn't get my physical requirements finished until almost 5pm. I misplaced my book in the kitchen so I didn't get a chance to get to the dojang to help with class; instead I got there in time to get ready for the adult color belt class.  We spent a lot of time on Hwarang, Yi Jang, Sa Jang, Yuk Jang, and Pal Jang.  It was a good refresher and a reminder that I should practice all the color belt forms regularly.  As we get deeper into the Cycle, I know I'll probably wind up covering every poomsae I know at least once a day but even now, it wouldn't hurt to revisit all these forms more regularly than I have been. After class we had PMAA and worked on Knife C. ...

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Staff form refreshment

Hey all, today as I got to color belt class, I did class assistance and had a mentorship for staff forms 1&2 with master marcus which is important to understand for staff form 3. When I came back home I practiced those some more with my sticks, did requirements, some homework, reading and just relaxed for midnight.

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8/27/24

Today is going to be short but sweet.  I have to go bed soon.  Today I went to school. My new normal.  Then after I got ready and went to scouts.  We got pizza after scouts. I got home did some requirements and now it is bed time.  

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8/27

Another week of classes and I've finally caught up. Need to keep this pace and maybe stretch ahead of material if possible.

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8/27/24

Today was another long day. Woke up for school, which was good. I then came home and did my online classes. I followed that by doing a few requirements before going to my run club. I had an easy day today and was just preparing my legs for Thursday's workout. I then came home, ate, did a few more requirements, and now I am here. 

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Ben Karki Day 46

Today, I had to wake up earlier than usual to go to robotics. I normally get my requirements done in the morning, but I woke up to late today. After school, I did homework, did my requirements, and ran for 2 miles. Have a good night.

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Tuesday

Today I woke up to go to school which was a good day we learned a lot. One of my favorite classes is humanities and Biology, we always do some fun stuff in those classes even though I do get a lot of home work which usually takes a while to finish. After that I went home to do home work then I went to class and helped out and did some requirements and now I'm just chilling with my family.

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Journal 46: Early to rise

As I have mentioned before, I am still getting use to getting out later for middle school. I have felt rushed and there was so little time. This morning I woke up at 6:20 with the goal of getting most of my requirements done. My body was not used to exercising so early. It was tiffed than I thought. But this evening I had more time for homework and time to relax before trail life. I may try getting up earlier the rest of the week to see if it makes a difference.

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08/27

School was a little bit overwhelming today but I got through it. I am getting tired of doing everything, however, I can't do anything about it since I've already started. Ended the day by catching up on tracking and some homework.

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8/27

Today I woke up and did my Requirements for taekwondo. Then went On a run then went to the beach! Then to The pool then Came back to! Then I. Went to a dinner which was like a pirate show and a dinner while you’re watching it was really good! I had a lot of fun I’m done for the day. GOOD NIGHT!! 

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8/27/24 I have COVID!!

Today I have COVID and it SUCKS!! 😩I basically just stayed home and did my exercise then stayed in bed and watched TV and YouTube almost all day. Good night 😴💤 

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Journal

Today I woke up and then I packed up and went to school after school I went to taekwondo I helped out with the class I took a class and got a leadership credit for doing punches and kicks then I came home ate my mama’s yummy pastellios then we started watching a movie called into the woods on Disney+ then I got to make ice cream now I’m doing my journal Peace ✌️.

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Hitting the Wall

I was simply exhausted today. I wanted to go to the dojang today, but my body said NO 😵…and I have to listen. I will be able to start fresh tomorrow 😅. Nighty-night!!

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History test

Today was my first history test.  I studied so much last night.  I cooked it - I knew every single answer by heart.  I know I will get a good grade.  Tonight at taekwondo I worked with Asa on Poomsae's and Instructor Courtney on staff form 2.  When I got home I had rice, salmon, avocado and spinach.  For my monthly challenge I'm eating a vegetable each day.  Have a great day.  I hope you do good on your history test, too!

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Journal

Today I woke up got ready for school went to school after school I went to taekwondo . I hope you have a class and got a leader ship credit almost done with those! Then I took a class and I went home ate dinner and I had ice cream! See you later bye-bye🧒🏽👦🏽!!

 

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second day of school

Today was my second day of school. After school I went to TKD. then came home and did some requirements.

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Tuesday-8/27/24

Today, I accidentally slept in so I had to hurry to get ready. At school, I started a movie with questions in health, did a quiz in Spanish, did some notes and a small assignment in biology, had lunch, did a small paper in civics, worked on some assignments in ELA, and then had a mini quiz in Math. I went to work after school and got a class assistance credit, leadership credit, and a mentee session. I also had some refreshers on bolo and staff form two, and learned staff form three. I went home for a night of dinner, chores, and homework. Goodnight everyone.

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33rd Journal Entry

Today i woke up and went to school. I played dodge ball during P.E. I went to after school and got my requirements done after class. I got a session in with my mentee and then went home. I went to the gym today to triple my requirements, my arms feel like noodles. Getting better at the boxers skip, jump roping is very fun. Okay i'm done now.

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LMP August 27

My mentee meet up / session was a success! I have a new mentee due to losing my other due to camp ending. We worked on her form, reviewed self-defense number 1-3, and learned number 4. More exciting news, she will also be coming to sparring on Fridays!!   Junior belts are fun to work with. They want to soak up all the knowledge and enjoy practicing their form more than twice. 

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8/27/2024

Hello everyone, today I went to school, went to the gym, and then went to TKD then went home, goodbye.

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Journal 30 - terrific Tuesday

I hope everyone had a terrific Tuesday and his desire for a wonderful Wednesday!!! Today I got up and got ready to go to school knowing that I had my musical auditions evening. When I got to auditions, I was very very nervous but me and my friends were her enough times so when it came to my audition time slot, I was ready to go. After the singing portion of auditions, we all got assigned a few lines to say with a few other people. Then my mom came and picked me up and we drove home. When I got home and then went around in the backyard with Fred!!! I hope it was a terrific Tuesday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National Peach day!!! ~Magnolia~

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8/27/24

Today I woke up and I and got ready for school. School was good because we were talking about how the digestive system works and that was really cool. Then after school I went to Belmont for my high belt class. We worked on rolls and falls and bocho special self defense. Then after that I worked on my exercises when I got home. Overall today was a good day. 

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Rhapsody in Blue

Hey guys, today I went to early morning seminary again and it was actually pretty fun for it being so early. After, I went to school and had band first like always and in band we played a song called Rhapsody in Blue and it's a five minute song and it sounds really cool on a recording but not in the band. Anyway, I didn't go to TKD today because of my legs, they've been in constant pain all week and I haven't gone the Chiropractor because we haven't scheduled an appointment. Anyway, I did more drivers ed and Legos, and we're having tacos with carnitas for dinner so I'm excited for that, See you guys tomorrow!

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8/27 No more weekday BBC! LETS GO!!!!!!!!

Good afternoon, I just got all my weekday black belt done so no more BBC classes. I got a mentor session done with Master Knight. Had the iReady test today. Hope you have a good night.

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Getting things done

Ending the the morning with washed hair, sort of clean apartment, and a bit closer finishing my creative form. My goal for today is to work on my essays, and get down belt specials. I also need to go get more leadership one credits. This evening hopefully I’ll be able to go rollerskating downtown. Tonight the group I go with is gonna be going on a really long skate around NODA and uptown. Distance skating has definitely gotten easier with the running, but there are times where I feel my glutes, especially going uphill.  

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Blah Blah Blah

I am still hanging in there and doing my thing. Breathe in….breathe out 😌😌.

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Travelling Without Moving

This morning I got up and took our eldest to an appointment and just barely missed getting back in time for a meeting.  I had already let the team know I wasn't going to be able to make it so it was OK.  And then every time I thought I was done with a task, something else showed up.  I did get a lot done and we're getting our checklists for quarterly releases into much better shape.  Our new QA has turned out to be quite a good find. I also got my allergy shots and they realized that they're out of my serum so no more shots until they get more in.  No idea how long that'll take but, ironically, this is when I'm just a couple of increases away from maintenance dosage so this should be interesting, especially if they have to drop me down to repeat a shot. Tonight...

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Do I have normal days?

And what even is a normal day? Pretty sure normal is just a setting on the dryer.  Anyhow, my oldest started the day going to the podiatrist and ended up with shoes inserts.  We keep trying to get him into the dojang as he shows n aptitude for martial arts, but he's still a bit nervous to come.  The exterminator came after we got home, and we ended up talking about different dog breeds as he sprayed the interior of the house.  He went out to his truck and I hear him call our "hey, did you kill this snake?" Short answer is no as I don't kill snakes (copperheads aren't friendly snakes so they don't count) because snakes are beneficial,but I apparently had a dead black snake with white rings on it in the driveway.  He asked if he could keep it-sure, what am I going to do with it...

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08/26

Monday morning always sucks, I never wanna wake up and the fact that my alarm was set too early didn’t make it any better. I thought it would be less hot today but I was very wrong. I stopped by the dojang to help out with class in the evening and finished up whatever I had left for the day.

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8/26

Got home and took a huge nap before practicing double stick forms. Currently reading 50 pages worth of material for a discussion later on this week. 

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3 more miles

Was able to do three more miles tonight. Had my last required weekday black belt class tonight now that i can cut back a little on taking every black belt class i can work on requirements and weapons forms on those days. 

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Journal 45: Late night

Today was a late night. I first woke up and had to listen to my sister saying that she doesn’t want to go to school, but she went anyways. So when I got to school everybody was confused about if it was “A” day or “B” day, but it was a b day. After school I got home went to taekwondo and then went to do my run. Then I got home did some homework till 10:20. It was a group effort in helping me with my homework.

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Curriculum

WAs able to go to 2nd dan and up black belt class. I really like being able to focus on higher belt curriculum in class setting. Often in black belt class we focus on bocho, first dan, or color belt curriculum. I also review the curriculum sheet for the cycle. There are only a few things left I need to review and get down. Plus I need to work on my creative form.  Today, I made potatoes pancakes, because I've been seeing them online, so yummy. 

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Try-outs

Today was my first hockey try-outs for this season.  When we got there we did line drills and puck handling.  Then we did a scrimmage.  I had two shots om goal - one missed and the other the goalie caught.  When I got home I took a shower and now I'm ready for bed.  See you tomorrow.  

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Ben Karki Day 45

Today, I woke up, did my requirements, and went to school. After school, I wore my white belt and assisted a junior tiger class and attended a weekday black belt class. Have a good night.

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Monday-8/26/24

Today, I woke up and went to school. I played kickball in P.E., did an assignment in Spanish, I took notes and aced a quiz in bio, had lunch and played football, took a lot of notes in civics, worked on assignments in English, and took more notes in math. I went to work and got a class assistance credit, leadership credit, mentee session, and a mentor session, we worked on 1st Dan self defense and stick forms. I then took a 2nds and higher only class for a weekday black belt class where I learned hapkido 4 and the rest of my specials. I went home for dinner and chores. Goodnight everyone.

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8/26/2024

Hi King Tiger Family, great classes tonight. Got a chance to help instruct. I got a chance to work with two yellow belts were just fantastic to work with. They both were eager to learn and just get better. They listened very well and picked on some minor tweaks quickly. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them. Got a mentee session in and got some requirements done. Still a little behind but will catch up.Good day.  Take care 

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8/26/24

Today I woke 2 hours before school. I got ready and then went to the bus stop.  Once I was at the stop the bus came.  I went to Bailey my new middle school.  I went to Homeroom and had class and then I went to ELA teacher.  After that I went to see my crazy science teacher.   She is funny and cray cray.  I went to lunch and PA. I walked the track during PA. I had the rest of my classes and then was done for the day.  I took the bus home. I got a sandwich and then went up to king tiger.  Going to do my requirements and then go to bed. 

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Gaming setup

Today I went to school and then chilled at home before going to taekwondo. My friend thinks he left his key at my house so we tried looking for it but no luck :( Then we went to run 2 miles. Then I talked to my parents about trying airsoft and building a pc. They said it's fine if I pay for the stuff so I asked if I could try petsitting for some money so i'll try to get someone to let me do it. But I could also do a console setup with a ps5 or xbox to save money. Its gonna be fun if I do it. but thats all for today. Goodbye.

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8/26/24

Today was my first day of school and it was rough. This being my junior year, I have my hardest classes this year. After school I had a grueling practice. We were on the track and doing longer intervals. I then came home, ate, and got ready for class. I then headed to the Dojang and helped with a class, which was followed by the 2nd Dan and up class. Afterwards I came home, did some requirements, ate, and now I am here. 

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8/26

Today I woke up and did my requirements for taekwondo and then went to the beach! I came back to the Hotel to eat lunch then went to the pool. Then I went back to the beach. Then I came back took a shower and then watched a movie! Now I’m done with the day! GOOD NIGHT!!!!

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Drivers Ed and Legos

Today I started seminary which is a morning gospel study for my youth group in my church, so I woke up at 5:00 in the morning to do that that then hitched a ride with one of the kids there that goes to my school too. After school, I went to the gym and did requirements and I did 17 reps or a 50 pound easy bar and did 15 reps with 100 pounds on the lat pull down then did 110 on the lat pull down 5 times. After, I came home and did some drivers ed stuff, I have to read through 103 pages of that stuff to even go and get my learners permit and they call it a "scavenger hunt". After, I went to TKD and did a class and got a menti session and when I got home, I ate dinner and figured out my grandpa...

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school

Today was my first day of fifth grade. Yay. then I went to king tiger and did some requirements. helped out with a class. then came home and did some requirements.

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8/26

Today I went to school then I went home and did my requirments then I went to Soccer.

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Journal 28 - magnificent Monday

I have ever had a magnificent Monday and is excited for a terrific Tuesday!!! Today I got up and got ready to go to school and I was prepared for I ready reading diagnostic. after I finish the diagnostic, my art Teacher let me help out around the room to get her room ready for tomorrow. After I got off the bus, I went to get my allergy shots and then me and my friend met up at the Davidson Public library to finish our project for ELA. When I got home, I ate dinner Hung out with my family. I hope it was magnificent Monday for all good night!!! P.S. Today is National Dog/Puppy Day!!! ~Magnolia~

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8/26/24

Today I woke up and I went to school which was good. I went running and worked on my exercises after school. Then I went to taekwondo and I helped out in jr tigers and that was fun And what was funny was at the end of class a little kid asked if  he could have my belt. Last I went to the black belt class I we worked on how to get up if you are on the ground. IOverall today was a good day.

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32nd Journal Entry

Today i woke up a little late due to me sleeping through my alarm, but i made it to school on time. I think i'm the favorite of all the teachers. We did a shuttle run during P.E. and i got 7.10 seconds. I went to after school and did some requirements and had class. I went to  PMAA class today and then went home and ate. Day who knows on nutrition challenge. No juice makes me sad because i usually have it with my lunch and i'm also sad about no chips, but i shall prevail. Okay i'm done now.

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The Gym

Today I woke up and had to go to school and I am not exited how it is Monday. Then at school I had to take a diagnostic and it took a long time for everyone to finish but then afterwards we went home. Then we went to the gym and did all of our things and got it all marked off. then after we went to TKD and I got a Mentee session and a class assistance and had a good time then we went home, I hope everyone had a good day, bye.

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LMP August 26

Its to bad I can't count all my walking I do at school towards my miles.   So much fun coming home to walk almost 2 more miles and complete my requirements.  I have a feeling ill be crashed out early tonight.  I may need to knock out some of them before school, I just don't want to be sweaty.  I wonder if all our essays are due by Sept 28th if you are not testing until Spring?! Burpies and I  will never be friends, no matter how hard I work at them.  I am concerned that m6 heart rate continues to be high with the exercises. I hope that if I need to take a  break during g testing that I will be permitted.  (,A Masters status is not worth my health. I know that may sound rude, however,  my heart works harder due to having 3 chambers instead of 4....

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8/26 Homework heck

The dreaded homework, the dreaded iReady, the hated Delta Math, the terrible pacer test, and the horrible requirement biting my back that i have to do at 8 at night. UHHHHHHHHHH. I wish the cycle could be all over the summer so its easier. Oh well, I guess I will be fine in the end. Have a good rest of your day.

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8/25 Curtis Journal

Sunday- 1st full day our our beach trip, kids were up early, Got some requirements done, and we were at the beach by 8am… We spent the morning there and after lunch went to the Myrtle waves water park, pretty good. We all went back to the beach after dinner, Abigail and I thought it would be fun to do our poomsaes and self defenses on the beach, but we just ended up kicking sand at eachother and I don’t recommend it!

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August 25

Today was busy for everything besides the black belt cycle for me. I got out the bed about 7:am and we drove untill 1 to get home. After that I did most of my physical requirements for the day and did some shopping, and when we got back from that, I had to unpack my bags and then pack for school right after. Towards the end of the day I finished my requirements and did my German lessons for the day, as well as finishing packing for school.

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late night jog

Not much today except in an effort to try and catch up on the running i did a late night loop around my neighborhood which just to happens to be 3 miles basically on the dot. 

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Naughty, naughty Matilda

It was the longest of days, it was the shortest of days....up and to the park in the morning to go over forms and self defenses with other black belt friends.  When we got home, I decided to make some food including some turkey sausage and steel cut oats.  I went to sit down for a second, and heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen.  I glanced up and saw our dog Matilda up on her hind legs, front paws firmly planted in my counter, and muzzle down in the sausage plate eating as fast and noisily as she could go.  Needless to say, Matilda ended up in time out in her kennel contemplating her relationship with the turkey sausage for a while.  Considering she's a dog (and a stubborn one at that with all the herding breeds she's comprised of) I doubt seriously that she cared much beyond a) the human was upset, b) she's in the kennel, and c) there is no more sausage today.  Matilda is an incorrigible repeat offender by the way, and would have long since been doing hard time under Bill Clinton's "three strikes and you're out" policy.  Turkey sausage, bacon, even the occasional blueberry muffin isn't safe from that four legged furry sneak.  Good thing she's cute. She was able to stay away from Mark's birthday cake, which I was able to finally make for him (hooray!), and we called Mark's mom to check on family in California.  I got off the phone not long ago, hence the late journal.  So much for getting to bed early.

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Park, Go, Late

Sunday morning means practice at the park.  It's nice to be able to get outside without it being terribly hot and we managed to get a lot of work done with both forms and self-defenses.  Afterwards we came home and had lunch but the dog stole the turkey sausage (cooked) off a plate on the counter.  She's a dirty sneak thief and doesn't seem to care about house rules. After lunch Gabe and Rachael went to the gym but I stayed home because someone at FedEx tagged the treadmill to arrive today.  We didn't really believe it would happen but I stayed home just in case.  It's a good thing I did because Joshua had some technical problems with his Minecraft account which I was able to get sorted out.  The treadmill, however, is now supposed to arrive tomorrow which makes far more sense. Gabe made a couple of different cakes...

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Got a lot things done today

The first part of my day was dedicated taekwondo. I went to Brookdale and did some requirements in the shade. I worked with my mentees. Then I went to go work on poomsaes.

The day was spent shopping for shoes. Just being on the lookout for new ones. I took my cat for a walk. She was Eager to get out the house,

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8/25

Busy busy day today, got home late and immediately started working on schoolwork until 8:30pm. Luckily there was only two assignments left to finish giving me plenty of time to fulfill the need of the requirements that haunt me.

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8/25/24

Today I woke up and did my driving for drivers ed. When I was down we went to Greensboro to see a friend for his birthday.  We went to a water park.  Then we ate dinner at a Japanese restaurant.  

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Fun sleepover

Last night was fun and we played hide and seek in the dark. We played lots of games. I also played my first tournament in one of my video games. Of course I lost, but I still got to play. Then today I went to my grandparents new house for lunch, which was good. then I went to run 2 miles. Now I am finishing requirements. Goodnight

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8/25/24

So I woke up for about 2 hours and then fell back asleep.  Then we had to go to the water park. I rode some rides. Then after we went and ate Japanese. I am very stuffed and it is late.  I have school tomorrow.  

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8/25/2024

I woke up ate breakfast then went to poomsae and we did a lot of kicks then I got on the fantasy football 🏈. I ate lunch then I did my exercise which I think is getting easier played some guitar then ate dinner then went on a run. Good night 😴💤.

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Journal 44: Rest Day

Rest day for me. I doubled up on my requirement Saturday so I could spend time with my friend for my birthday. After my friends left Sunday, I did have to do some cleaning. I had to get my lunch packed for school and charge my school Chromebook. Did some studying. Overall, this was my rest day. I used the day to rest my muscles, brain, and my knee. Hoping to start fresh tomorrow.

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Ben Karki Day 44

Today, I woke up and went to Frank Laskie Park for a 2-mile run. After that, I finished my requirements and worked on my living hero profile essay a little, and the rest of the day was mostly uneventful. Have a good night.

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8/25

Today I woke up and did my requirements for tae kwon do. Then I went to the beach and then went to a water park! It was fun! Then i went to the beach again and did my poomsaes and self defense! Then I watched a movie. And now I am done for the day! GOOD NIGHT!!

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8/25

Today I woke up and played video games later on I did my requirments then went to my friends party at his church and we did a color war which was super fun!!!

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Sunday With Avery

Today I woke up to go to church, and it was a great day. To start off we had a wonderful church service by one of our Elders at the church. Then after that when we went home and did some work before one of my friends named Avery came over, we swam and rode electric scooters around the block before we just chilled for the rest of the time and now I'm just chillin for the rest of the day and did some home work which wasn't to bad. That was my day.

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Lightsabers

So today I went to church and hung out there for a while and that was fun and after church Zayne and Magnolia came over to my house so we could do a five mile walk again. It was really fun and I enjoyed it. When we got back, I helped Magnolia make her Dungeons and Dragons character and we played a little bit of a quest. Then we hung out and ate dinner we had pulled pork sandwiches and Magnolia's mom brought some homemade mac n' cheese and it was amazing so I'm taking it to school for lunch. I have to start waking up at 5:00 in the morning so I can do early morning scripture study with peers so that'll be fun too. After all that I used my lightsaber in a dark room and my mom recorded videos and they make the lightsaber look real and it...

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Sunday-8/25/24

Today, I woke up and started my last day of digital detox. I spent the day reading, catching up on requirements, and playing basketball with my neighbors and brothers. I’m glad it’s over and I can start the essay. I’ll see everyone tomorrow at the dojang. Have a goodnight.

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Sunday

Today I woke up and had pancakes and sausage.  Then I went to poomsae class, then I had a lacrosse lesson.  I had gum in the car and mac n cheese for lunch.  I was so hungry.  I practiced hockey in my driveway.  Tonight my dad cooked steaks for dinner.    

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Sunday funday

I had a long, very productive mentoring session this am. We made sure we knew everything we have to know for the test. Dylan and I came home and practiced specials, all three kicking defenses, and hopkido. I'm feeling fairly confident about these.  Tomorrow is Dylan's first day of school, so we spent the day relaxing and making sure everything is ready for the big day.

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Very good day

Today was a awesome day, I woke up and went to church and had a really good time there, then we went home and Zayne came to our house to do our walk with us but Magnolia came to. On the walk me and Magnolia played a trick on Evan and Zayne, we stopped walking but they did not know we did and then we hid in the tall grass and then we heard them yell and it was funny. Then we talked for a little and caught up with them and we went under a bridge. Then once we had finally got back to the neighborhood one of Magnolia's friends lived there so we went to say hi. Then once we got back to our house I helped her create a DND character and we were able to play it as well and it was funny because everyone wore a...

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8/25/24

Today I woke up and went running with my Dad. I worked on my exercises and worked on my written test and my poomases. Then worked on my hurricane back kick which I am getting better at. Last I worked more on my written test and I finished it and now I am just studying it. Today was a good day. 

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road trip

Today I left Cincinnati. The hotel I was staying at had bad wi-fi so I couldn't get any journals or log my requirements. tomorrow is my first day of school.

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LMP August 25

Oooooooo......it's the day before school officially begins. I hot up this morning and went to the park to join my group. Yay! We worked on several poomsaes and 1st dan self-defense...no falling. Ground and concrete hurt.  I eas also able to write them down in my notebook.  After the park, I did my requirements and even managed to get in a walk.  I'm hoping to get my requirements done while waiting for the 'all clear' from school.  Hugs and love ❤️     

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First day of school tomorrow

Today is my last day of freedom because school starts tomorrow and i’m really excited. I’ve been homeschooled for nearly 5 years and it’s time for a change. Wish me luck

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8/25

Good afternoon, I first went to church today, then did my requirements, cleaned, had my Grandma come over to help my sister with sowing, listened the Post Malone's new album, F1-Trillion. Have a good day.

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8/25/2024

Hi King Tiger Family, I hope you are all doing well. It is Sunday. We had a good morning at church and good message from one of our pastors. Basically, the message was that we all need to make time for our Lord. In prayer, scripture and worship. After church we came home and ate late lunch. Then Nate and I worked on some requirements and still working to catch up. Then I was working on a few items around the house. Now I am writing this. Ready to do some more requirements. Have a great rest of the week. Take care.  

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Back on Track

I went several days without journaling because I was not in the mood to talk about the cycle. I was having some negative thoughts. However, everything is getting better. We met at the park this morning which is always helpful….going over Bocho Dan self-defense, 1st Dan self-defense and Staff Form 1 & 2.   

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August 25th

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you are having a good morning so far. Today will just be another average day in the cycle. 5 minutes of this and here and there and so on. Running is now a big challenge because of school. mine personally ends at 4:30 and taekwondo starts almost after that so yeah... But i still manage.

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31st Journal Entry

Today i had black belt class. I'm doing this journal at midnight so i guess i this counts for saturday and sunday since i can't do 2 journals in one day. Got Black belt class done then got a Class assistance. I went home and got waffle house. Played games then i did some pull ups. Got hungry, ate the rest of my waffle the watched TV. I need to catch up on mentee sessions ASAP. Okay i'm done now.

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8/24

Finished up on school work today and went to practice with my youth music ministry. Lots of more work to do tomorrow.

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Weekend

Today we went to black belt class this morning. I had to take it easy because my back was hurting. I hate having to modify but I know it's what my body needs. 

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Saturday

Today we went to black belt class and then helped at family class.

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whole lotta nothin'

The guys rebuilding our shower had some medical issues this week so they needed to come today to work almost 8 hours building our new shower so we were stuck most of the day inside keeping the cats trapped upstairs and staying clear of the guys working. Nothing from me in terms of requirements today except the Sparring class this morning. Did get our pictures taken though right before sparring. Its always a good gift to the grand parents of a picture me and Levi dressed in our uniforms.  

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A lot of rolling

I arrived to Saturday black belt class, I thought class already started, and I was late because I saw some people on the mat. Realized it was a teaching session with 2nd dan and 3rd dans with Master Evans and didn't get an alert about that from anyone which made me confused. Other than that we did rolls and falls, all the poomsaes and bocho Dan specials. I still seem to get the kick of it as I knew them by heart and felt great about it. Later exercised, had my dinner, read a book, played games and that was it. 

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Lost and Found

It's Saturday which means Black Belt class.  We had to be in a bit early because the 2nd Dans and higher we told to be there by 8am.  Unfortunately Gabe left her Cycle book at home in our rush to get out but I guess that's only fair because I left my hogu in the dojang after sparring on Frida because of our rush to leave so Instructor Max could lock up and get out. For class we started out working on our forms which was nice to get some extra attention and then when 8:15 hit, the actual class started.  We did a lot of rolling and also wound up doing BoCho Dan special - so let's add some falling to those rolls.  It was kind of exhausting but good in that Master Evins was able to really explain some of the finer details of the techniques. After class Gabe...

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Long day, Muay Tai day, birthday!

Class started 15 minutes early so we could run through second dan and up stuff.  We took Black Belt class, went over forms and poomsaes, then did mentoring.  We decided to stay for Muay Tai but had a leave a couple of minutes early to get our oldest son from work   it feels so strange to be back at the beginning of a martial arts class and having to learn different ways of doing kicks, stances, etc.  We finished up requirements for the day around 4 ish or so and went to Aldi.  Due to my food allergies I have to be in careful where I eat.  We found  out that Outback cooks in beef tallow so as long as I order carefully I should be good.  We went to Outback for Mark's birthday dinner.  I still haven't made him his cake yet, but hopefully I will get to do it tomorrow.  

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Darn it

I woke up very late and miss black belt class, very disappointing way to start the day. 

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Ben Karki Day 42-43

On Friday, I did my requirements and went to school. After school, I attended a Saturday black belt class. After the class, I went to Harrisburg Park and ran for 1.6 miles. On Saturday, I went to sparring and helped out a junior tiger class in the morning. After that, I finished my requirements, ate dinner, and went to bed. I am starting my white belt challenge from tomorrow. Have a good night. 

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August 24

Started today with a long walk and some essay work. Got to the hotel and finished my physical requirements. Ended the day by practicing my German and reading a book 

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8/24

Today I woke up and did My requirements for taekwondo. Then I went to taekwondo and only did one class because my mom was really rushing me out the house. Because I’m going to the beach! Once I finished the Drive. I went to the beach!! It was a lot of fun!! But then I got back to the Hotel I watch a movie then went back to the beach!! Then I came back to the Hotel I look out on our balcony. Then went back to the beach! We didn’t get in the water we were looking for crabs. Then my sister Slammed me into the sand and I Twisted my legs and kept hold of her and then she fell to the ground  and I did to but before I could get up a big wave hit us and I got soaked!! but then I took a shower and...

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