Candidate Journals

couple more days so pushing hard to try and finish all my TKD items.  Very tired but made good progress

In the morning I went o the eye doctor. It is not bad at all. Later we had to drop my moms friends mom at the hospital. Then we went to the book store to get a book for my brother. When we came back home I did some homework. I am planning to go to king tiger later.      

For my exercise I did my push-ups for like about 20 to 30 minutes. Doing 150 push-ups after waking up is super hard. I still have almost got it doing a proper push-up. I can go down, but it is hard for me to come back up. Then for sit-ups I did it properly but because when I go up my neck turns it starts to hurt a lot and when I lean back and my lower part of my back bone hurts also. But I still do it. Then for jump rope it is hard to do 8 minutes, but I can take it. Then sometimes for practice my legs hurt Because I keep come down from jumping with force. Then I must get ready for school and for P.E. we still must do running for soccer practice learning. I am having a very hard time on days I have...

After school I came home and then changed my dress and then I drank my milk. Then I did my homework and It took me a quiet while to finish it. Then I played with my GAN Rubik’s cube from my friend who gave me a free purple screw which is the fastest screw ever. Then I took my sister to my neighbors back yard where they had a swing and they were outside, so she wanted to swing. Then I took her there and we came back when they had to take their kid to give bath for him. Then we came back, and I watched some TV before we ate and then I did some TKD things before we finished watched some TV. Then I finished it and then we went to bed at late night.

After I got to school I went to exploring technology and we had to go to other people’s scratch games and rate it. We got lie 4 because we did not have time for everyone to go. Then I went to math and she passed out a math paper which we had to work together on as a group table. Then I went to my next class which was ELA. In ELA we read a book for 15 to 30 min. and we then she passed a rubric for an assignment. Then we went to lunch at half of ELA. Then we went to finish our big question 3 paper and then worked on that assignment. Then we went to science and there we did an experiment with soap and then and a bottle of water emptied. Then I did a 5-question quiz and then went to the next period which...

After I got to school I went to exploring technology and we had to go to other people’s scratch games and rate it. We got lie 4 because we did not have time for everyone to go. Then I went to math and she passed out a math paper which we had to work together on as a group table. Then I went to my next class which was ELA. In ELA we read a book for 15 to 30 min. and we then she passed a rubric for an assignment. Then we went to lunch at half of ELA. Then we went to finish our big question 3 paper and then worked on that assignment. Then we went to science and there we did an experiment with soap and then and a bottle of water emptied. Then I did a 5-question quiz and then went to the next period which...

I woke up at 5:45 so I can do my exercise for TKD. Then I finished at 6:45 and started getting ready for school. I drank my milk first and then I took bath. Then I came down and I ate breakfast. Then I went to the hub stop Then my bus came, and we went to the school. After I got to school I went to my classroom and wrote down my homework on the homework board. Then I went to all my periods for school and then I went to the bus and it took me and my friends to the hub stop. There our parents will be waiting for us and I got into their car and went home. Then I stayed home the rest of the day. Then I finished dinner and then went to bed for the next day.

Okay so right now I'm taking a break between doing my requirements and studying. So let me explain I about an hour after I got back from class got a remind about a test. So I'm in panic mode. I have no Idea how its going to go. Well got to study.

Since this is my final year of high, I am applying to colleges on top of school and the cycle. Dividing my time between the three has been the greatest challenge I am currently facing. However, with the cycle ending soon, I will be able to spend more time on school and college applications.

today in the morning I had an eye appointment. it was not bad at all. then we had to drop my moms friends mom to the hospital. after that we went to a bookstore to get a book for my brother. when we came back I did some homework. later I am planning on going to king tiger.

today is the first day of fall break. there was some cleaning ladies that came to our house to clean in the morning. they are very nice people. later in the afternoon I went to king tiger. I helped out a class, mentor session, and I did a mentee session. after that I came back home and went for a run and then  played outside with my brother.

today I had a great day because I had no homework.I had fun at school after school I went to tae kwon do.when I got home I rode my bike today was awesome

This was not a good day. I set the wrong alarm and got up late. Then a flat tire to start the day. My patrol car was covered in mud when I got to work. Didn't get my first cup of coffee until I should'a been on my second. Almost t-boned by a tractor trailer. Then I got to feeling sick in the afternoon but had to take the boys to the dentist. I just need some rest and to start tomorrow as a new and better day. 

in the morning I went to the eye doctor. it was not bad at all. after that we had to go drop my moms friends mom at the hospital. after that we went to the bookstore to get a book for my brother. when we came back home I did some homework. later I am planning to go to king tiger.  

in the morning I went to the eye doctor. it was not bad at all. later we had to drop my moms friends mom at the hospital. after that we went to the bookstore to get a book for my brother. when we came back home I did homework. I am planning to go to king tiger today.

Fist day of October! Only about 30 days until Halloween! My friend and I are planning on going as Sully and Mike from Monsters Inc. She would be Mike because she's really short and sassy. Anyway, today I had 2 tests. Let's hope I did good. I was also supposed to go to cheer, but I had a dentist appointment. We also have a game this Friday, even though we have Thursday, Friday, and Monday off of school for fall break. We aren't cheering at it though, which I'm happy about because I would have to miss the game for the black belt test (which I'm excited for btw)

Today was a busy day. I attended a tutoring session for calculus II in the morning and a college information session for Duke University in the evening. Time was not in abundance today. It's a good thing I did those extra requirements over the weekend.

After this journal I am headed to TKD. Today was really a do noting day except for requirements. I can not wait to go because I have so much energy to burn off. I really do not know if I will take sparring or what I will do after TKD. But guess I will have to wait and see. Anyway have to go see you next time.  

A large amount of homework was done today, particularly for calculus II. I was told it would be the most difficult of the calculus classes, and I can definitely see why. Each problem can take up to multiple minutes, which is time consuming. At least the homework due Wednesday is done.

today was not very exciting.  School was a little boring and had cross country practice after school and was not in the mood to run which makes it feel like a forever to complete the run.  TKD classes tonight were ok but because it was red strip night was more physical activities which I need but was really hoping to be able to work on the poomsie and self defenses to get ready for testing.

Went to swim lessons with the boys in the morning and then got to do the afternoon PMAA session. I really enjoyed it but what a coordination tester. It's always exciting to learn.

So this weekend, I woke up, and my mom told me there was no class. My brother had a tutoring class at 10 am, so we dropped him off and went to brunch and brought a bunch of stuff back for my brother. He was up to his neck in hash browns and omelettes. So, he didn't really miss out. Then I helped my dad clean out the car, and then helped my mom clean. After that, my parents had a dinner party, so while they were socializing and talking about stuff, I did my requirements. Then I swam in the pool with my little sister and her friend (who was the child of one of the guests at the dinner party). And then I watched Netflix and went to bed. It's been a pretty uneventful weekend. Like, you know, nothing crazy. After I get to journal 30, I don't know...

today was a a pretty good day I just went to school and helped out in class. But I’ve been tired for no reason lately it’s weird.  

Today was another back to school after the weekend day, after school I practiced on my forms to prepare for testing this weekend.

Today was a normal weekday. So I really don’t need to explain anything.

Today has been pretty busy. I did school and I just got all my homework done. Over the weekend I went to my friends house and we went it the pool.

More swim lessons in the morning and then home to get the house ready for a birthday party for Michael. I think the kids had a good time. Games and Marco's Pizza.  MMMMMMMMMMM Marco's. I love their pizza.

pretty normal day.  Went and served at church.   Continued to work hard on the TKD items.  Last essay was completed and is in dropbox. I am continuing to work hard to prepare for the testing in less than a week.

This weekend has been a blast! Friday was my school's homecoming game and barbeque. Us cheerleaders had to work at the bbq, which was at our football field. Families came with their children to get their faces painted and to eat and have fun before the game started. Even though we lost, it was a really fun experience to be cheering on such a fun night for the high schoolers. Saturday night was the homecoming dance. I took Tanner and we had so much fun. I danced with all of my friends. I tried to get Tanner to dance as much as I could, but he's not much of a dancer. I'm extremely tired from last night, even though it was so much fun!

today I had some yard work to do. We had to cut some branches from a tree, mow the lawn, and put some mulch on the ground. I also had to9 do some inside work. I am happy because I don’t have to to sleep early because i am on fall break.

Today I didn't do much, i worked on some math homework and watched Jurassic world. Back to school tomorrow.

Today was a fun day. I went mountin bike riding with my dad and had lots of fun. I finished up some black belt stuff and got some homework done. It was a good day .

Okay so the title is weird again but it actually has some meaning *It doesn't*. So I was going to right about what I did yesterday but all I can remember is the stick simenar. I only went to the first one but it was still enjoyable. Well time to eat bye

Today was a normal weekend, so you should know what I did today.

I can’t believe that the test is this week. I am so ready and excited. It’s crazy that it went by so fast! I am so glad that I got to do it with these amazing black belts and that I got a great mentor that has helped me learn all my dtuff.

Today was Ok I just stayed home all day and work on my requirements and school work. I’ve been doing a lot of work lately because all of my classes have a project due on the same date.

Today I went to the PMAA Stick Seminar with Guru Melegrito. He taught us a variety of things which can help in real life and just when practicing. After that, I went home and then finished my homework. The major homework that I have was my Spanish Quarter Project where I had to do a self-portrait. I also had to work on a poster for Senior Night for Tennis. 

Tomorrow, school starts again since the hurricane has ended. I'll miss having the extra time to do more requirements, but time is a finite resource. I'll be back to my daily routine where I do half of my requirements before I leave for school and the other half after I come home.

Today was the Philippine Combatives Seminar. I went to both sessions, and it was awesome! Guro Melegrito has so much energy, it’s incredible. I knew most of the stick forms already, but the hand to hand was cool, especially when we experimented in the second session. Overall, it was a tiring but amazing experience.

Today is a fun day. I thought there was black belt class but it was sticks seminar. I took the class which was cool. Later today I went to see a movie with friends. The movie was great. I am playing video games with my brother right now.

It has been day.  I had a great time this morning Philippine session.  I enjoyed the sticks as well as the 2nd part on self defense.  Other than that typical saturday.  Mainly TKD and some school work.

Today was a pretty good day I went to the stick seminar which was pretty tiring. But I stayed up pretty late working on a project for school.

Today was a normal weekend other than the 2 PMAA session. So it’s pretty the normal routine after 3 pm.

Today my grandparents came down for my grand dad's birthday. I spent some time with them and had fun. I wish i could see them more often.

My writing class today acted as a free period. I was able to work on homework for that class and other classes, which I was very glad for. I have many assignments and projects to work on, so the extra time was very appreciated.

Today at school in English I am starting the beginning of my senior exit project which will be a big project that I will be doing for the rest of high school. Right now I am in the beginning of choosing a topic to do my research paper on.

Recently, my brother became a basketball coach for a young basketball team. It was his second day coaching, and he did extremely well. He has always been passionate about basketball, and I'm proud of him for being able to turn his passion into a profession. I hope to follow in his footsteps and do the same for one of my passions, those being software development and taekwondo.

So this week, I passed all my tests, I did all my homework, and was moderately stressed out. But every week is like this anyway. It's like the same monotonous thing over and over. And like in the title, I have nothing else. Well, goodbye then. -Ritika

Today wasn't that bad. But it feels like something is missing. Well got to run bye.

for some schools this is going g to be a normal school day, but my school is doing something different. We have a fall break. Fall break is a spring break, but it is in the fall. We have a week off from school. What I am going to do this week is to fin ish up my requirements. I am so happy it is fall break.

Today was a normal weekday, so you should already know what I did. If u don’t, that’s just sad.

Today was actually really nice I have nothing to complain about. But right now I'm in a meeting for something I'm not very clear on. I won't make it to class today so I'll be here a bit. Oh its starting bye.

After I got to school I went to my classroom and wrote down my homework on the homework board. Then I went to the theater and then we went to the bus for my field trip which was 3 hours. There we went to some place before we ate lunch. For lunch I ate some slices of bread and they provided some food from Bojangles. Sine I can’t eat meat I ate everything that has no meat. Then we went in line and went to the bus. Then we got to our school and then I didn’t know where to go to. Then I got news that my teacher and my class were in the theater room. Then I went there and finished my class. Then I went to social studies and did my 8 artifact finding thing papers. Then I went home.

After I woke up I did my TKD exercise and then I finished at 7:00. Then after 7:00 I started getting ready for school. I drank milk and then went to bath. Then after I took bath. Then I came down put my towel and then I ate breakfast. then my parents took my sis to her daycare. Then my friends’ parents came and then picked me and another friend and came with their daughter. Then they took us to our hub stop. From there we go to the bus and the bus takes us to school. Then after I got to school I went for my field trip. Then I at the end of the day our bus teachers let us go outside to our bus and we go in it. Then he buses takes us to our hub stop. Then the friends parent picked us up and takes us...

Today is going to be quick ( like most others ). I went to school and learned that slope is y=mx+b and it is really easy. I also learned that this Monday coming up I have a teacher work day. I am very happy to hear that because I need a break. This week was one of the longest for some wired reason. Ok I am going to end it there see you next time.

Tomorrow is the Homecoming game and pep rally. Today at cheer, we practiced the half-time routine for the game and the new stunts and dance formations for the pep rally. The pep rally routine has a dance, stunt, into another dance, and another stunt. For the first stunt, I am backing a show and go into a prep and down to a cradle (you probably don't know what that means haha.) The second stunt, I am basing a prep retake into extension down to cradle. I am not usually a base, so it took a few times to hit the stunt. After it hit the first time, it his every time after that. We practiced it about 10 times in a row, so my arms are killing me. 

Today 2 of my teachers at school were out so i didn't do much. I did have an English test that I got a 93 on so i'm happy about that. 

My morning began very well.   I had breakfast, watched a little tv and had an enjoyable time visiting the auto store.   Looking forward to our Black Belt class tonight!  

Today I realized just how much work I'm drowning in. I don't know how I'll be able to pull it off. Thankfully, almost all of my Taekwondo requirements are done, so I can focus more on schoolwork, but I still have to go in for leadership credits. Even though I'm stressed out, I', still excited for the Philippine Combatives Seminar this Saturday. It'll help me relax a little, besides, I get to see Guro Melegrito again! Anyways, I have a ton of work due tonight and tomorrow, plus a test, so on to that...

Today was a normal weekday. You should already know what I am going to say.

Tough day at work. Tired and have a headache. Refrigerator isn't working. Waiting for the repairman.. Sure it's gonna cost a bunch of coin. And going to have to replace all the food. All in all, not a good day. Looking forward to TKD to take my mind off things.

After I got to school I went to my classroom and wrote down my homework on the homework board. Then I went to first period which was Exploring technology. There we continued our scratch game. Then we when for math and we did some online Alex knowledge things. Then for reading we did some reading and she passed out some paper and we worked on teams. Then in the middle of reading class we went for lunch. Then we came back and finished it. Then went to science and we tested all our bridges and worked on Newsela. Then In social studies we worked on doing the 5-word-jot for a artifact which my teacher provided to us. Then she gave us two papers with 4 stations on each side which we must fill out the archaeologist papers.

After I woke up I did my TKD exercise and then I finished at 7:00. Then after 7:00 I started getting ready for school. I drank milk and then went to bath. Then after I took bath. Then I came down put my towel and then I ate breakfast. then my parents took my sis to her daycare. Then my friends’ parents came and then picked me and another friend and came with their daughter. Then they took us to our hub stop. From there we go to the bus and the bus takes us to school. Then after I got at school I did all my periods. Then I at the end of the day our bus teachers let us go outside to our bus and we go in it. Then he buses takes us to our hub stop. Then the friends parent picked us up and takes us to...

Today our tennis match got cancelled so I can FINALLY come to class. It has been a while since I have been able to come to class. Today was also our picture day, so I got dressed up. Nothing much else, so that’s all. 

Usually, on Wednesdays, I help out with one the classes at the North Charlotte location. However, due to large amounts of homework, I simply did not have the time to make it to the class. While taekwondo is my passion and I need to obtain leadership credits, school must be my priority.

Today SHOULD be the last day I have to journal FINALLY. Today I had my mentor meeting and it was all about falls and rolls. I really needed these falls and rolls so I don’t have to do ALOT of falls and rolls everyday. Today I also had a plan to do many push-ups and sit-ups so that before my testing I have a day to relax and do nothing. Class today was basically all about doing kicks onto shields. I had to use the shield against my friend who’s a black belt and he kicks hard. I hope everyone had a great day!!!!!!

I'm enjoying my white belt week. It seems to take a lot of pressure off me. Kind of like 'wow, I'm a white belt and I can do all this stuff.' Definitely a cool feeling. I have all of my fitness challenge goals complete. Just a few more journal entries needed. I won't make the Saturday Black Belt class or sparring goals but that is what happens when you work Saturdays. Starting to slow down on fitness, just lightening the load on my body. I have a little wear and tear and trying to get rested up.

Today I had cheer team pictures after school. It only took about 20 minutes, and then we were allowed to leave. I went to tae kwon do right after, and then to dance after that. I just got home and now I'm doing homework. Tomorrow, I have cheer practice before the Homecoming game on Friday. There's also a barbeque before the game. I am working the face painting station. On Saturday, I'm going to the homecoming dance with Tanner. 

Okay so the title is weird again I know but this time it’s serious ( It’s not ) Alright so the bells at my are really loud to the p point that you can hear them from two neighborhoods down. The normal bells are so loud that the fire bell is quite compared to it. So they were blasting all day today because there were a bunch of notifications. My ears still hurt. Got to go to calls bye.

Today was a normal weekend. So I don’t have to explain. You should already know what I mean.

Today I had black belt testing and I think I did good. I also went to a birthday party. It was a lot of fun. That’s it.

My son Michael's birthday was today. He wanted a Wacky Wednesday so we took him to children's Wang Ho for a celebration and then out to dinner with family to celebrate. I took a day off from TKD classes. Felt weird being there just as a parent.

Today i felt very fun. I had a good day. All my classes felt pretty short. At school I had a fun time joking around with my friends. After school i studied for a science test on Friday. After some time i went to king tiger. On the way back home there was a lot of rain. When i came back home I watched tv then i ate dinner. Here am i now.  

Today was a pretty good day did good on all of my tests. I have been staying up pretty late these past days cause I have tons of homework to finish.

Today was a normal weekday. You know what I am going to say.

Today was a normal weekday. You should know what I am going to say.

Today was a normal weekday. So you should already know what I am going to say.

Nothing much happened today, school back home to do requirements and a little bit of homework. 

I had tons of fun at school today me and my friends won in a pe tournament  

Today was picture day. It was pretty nice, I mean at least it was not raining outside. 

After I got to school I went to my classroom and wrote down my homework on the homework board. Then I went to first period which was P.E. There we practiced learning how to play soccer. Then we when for math and we did a fish tank PBL and from 1 hour we did task 2 to task 4. Then we had to finish the rest for homework. Then for reading we did some reading and she passed out some paper and we worked on teams. Then in the middle of reading class we went for lunch. Then we came back and finished it. Then I science we went on rapid identity and created login and password. Then we finished working on our bridges. Then I social studies we worked on doing the 5-word jot and do what an archaeologist does for a graphing on a paper.

After I woke up I did my TKD exercise and then I finished at 7:00. Then after 7:00 I started getting ready for school. I drank milk and then went to bath. Then after I took bath. Then I came down put my towel and then I ate breakfast. then my parents took my sis to her daycare. Then my friends’ parents came and then picked me and another friend and came with their daughter. Then they took us to our hub stop. From there we go to the bus and the bus takes us to school. Then after I got at school I did all my periods. Then I at the end of the day our bus teachers let us go outside to our bus and we go in it. Then he buses takes us to our hub stop. Then the friends parent picked us up and takes us to...

So, I had sort of a bad day. I got bitten by my brother, gotten lectured by my parents, and I worry way too much. Like, if people just look at me it looks like I'm not doing anything, but really a million thoughts are running through my head. I always worry too much, though, and I always get that imafailureandpeoplehateyouandyouareworthlessyoudonotdeservetobeonthisearth feeling. I have to just hold on for a few more weeks, I guess. I hope everyone had a better day than I did. don't you hate that feeling when you remember something but it's already too late? -Ritika

Today was a pretty good day. I went to school and all my classes were going good. After school i did some homework because it have a English retest tomorrow. After thT i went to king tiger. I took sparring which was pretty fun. For dinner me and my family went to Jason’s deli. 

Okay so today was a bit weird. No it was completely strange for half my day I didn’t have a teacher. I know that this sounds weird but all the substitutes left the classroom. So will we’re sitting in the class trying to figure out what to do we have no teacher. Hey got to run. Bye. 9/25/18

it was a long day and I am tired.  School was ok today and I attended a black belt class at Master Evans location. I did my homework and got in some TKD stuff.

Today was a pretty good day well atleast until the end because I had to stay up super late to finish all of my notes from my classes 

Today in class we worked on some color belt forms and self defenses, along with a few combinations of kicks to help us prepare for black belt testing in 2 weeks. 

After going to school i went to my first period which is exploring technology. At exploring technology i worked with my friend on my tac-man game on scratch. Then i went for math and there we had a fish tank BL which is due tomorrow and we where stuck on the first question. Then me and my partner finally got it correct. Then before we found our answer to our question our class period ended. Then i went for ELA. There we did some reading and then we worked on our 5 word jot paper form. Then after that in the middle of the class we went to lunch. There at lunch time i talked with my friend and i saw deondrey's brother. Then i ate lunch and went to ELA. then we finished it and we went to science. there we worked on our science project. Then in social studies...

After i woke up at 6:00 i did my TKD exercise and then i finished 7:00. hen took bath and before that i drank milk. Then i came back and put my shoe. hen i ate breakfast and then after my parents left my friends dad came and picked me and my friend then he dropped us at our bus stop and the bus took us to school. Then i finished all my periods. Then i got onto my bus and we went to the bus stop. there our friends dad will be inside his car ready to pick us up. Then after he picked us up he dropped me at my home. Then i start to change my dress and then drink milk and then do all my homework. Then after doing my homework i went with my family to TKD and then i did my classes and finished at...

I decided to change my routine just a little this morning.   Istarted by doing some pullups.   I guess my wife thought because I fixed breakfast all week for myself that she would allow me to every other day.  What a bummer!  I played a few games of Pickleball and I have good intentions to do some requirements.  Two more weeks before testing.  Wow!!

So my tennis shoes have started to break, so I had to order new ones. They weren't available in my size at the store so I had to order them online, and then they said they would be here on Tuesday, but I kinda needed them on Monday. I passed my written and my physical test, so we are almost there. Testing is getting closer as we progress through the weeks. I haven't been able to go to black belt class because of my tennis matches, and then next week I will be on a school field trip called Sound to Sea for 3 days. I have been finishing most of my requirements, so I don't have to worry about those 3 days. The major things that are left are kicks and self-defense, but I don't have that many more for those either. I finished my Leadership Credit 1 and Mentee...

today was a normal day. I went to school, and went to all my classes. After school i went to take kwon do were a i did a mentor and mentee session. Before that i was home doing homework. After that i had to pick up my brother from football. This is my day.

A few days ago, I took an English quiz, and got a pretty bad grade. Mostly everyone got a bad grade, so he let us retake it today. I got a 90. I could do better, but it was definitely a better grade than before. Also, for the last week, we've been rehearsing monologues in theatre and we're performing them tomorrow. She said that we're going to put our names in a hat and she's going to draw a name randomly. I'm not very excited. 

(Yes I still have know Idea what to do for a title) Okay so my day was pretty normal and seemingly interesting. I even had a relatively good after noon though it was a bit shaky. I got a mentee session done and both leadership credits. Oh, and if you were wondering about the title its just to get your attention long enough for me to write this. Gotcha!

My day started with the physical test then the written test. Only about 15 minutes later was the cpr training/ community service. But when I got home I learned my cousin was having a party. That's fine but I have no idea what to get her. So now I'm at the store looking for something. (I still have nothing to write about)  9/22/18

This is going to be a quick one. Today I did all my normal stuff at school and went to go and get in a mentee and Leadership 1. After this journal I am going to watch a Kevin Hart stand up ( on tv of course ). Also I am going to eat and just spend time with my family. Ok that will be all for today see you tomorrow.

The reason that I am saying "FINALLY" is because I can do it on my computer rather then what I did last night ( last night = Facebook journal ). My dad ( thank you dad <3 love you ) found out a way and fixed my computer and I am very happy that he did ( i really did not want to do anymore Facebook journals ). Today I started my community service essay, and also went to go see the movie The House with a Clock in its Walls ( 4 1/2 stars out of 5 is my rating ). We also went around the mall where we watched the movie and got groceries after. That was it, thank you and see you tomorrow.