Fall 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!

January 19th

Today was the pretest and I felt good. I ran my mile in 10:35 minutes and my best physical requirement was my situps, I got 43 of those. My pullups weren't good and I didn't get the greatest shot at an arm hang so I'm going to work on that. I also need to work on rolls and falls which I am definitely bad at. My shoulder rolls need a lot of work specifically. I am also trying to work with my mentee more.

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Sunday

I was in Hilton Head, South Carolina yesterday and today so I missed my pre-test. I am taking my pre-test for black belt on Tuesday. Figuring out how long a mile is because we hadn't been in Hilton Head during cycle

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Ready, set, what?

So, we are now at the official start of the Black Belt Cycle. Today was a great workout and I am officially ready to collapse. This will be short due to getting up early for church tomorrow. The thing I was not prepared for was the written test, but fortunately, Grand Master Evins was kind to us with the questions. After the pretest and black belt class, I headed over to the Harrisburg school. Realized that our window clings are not going to work. For those who don't know what I am talking about (normal interaction for me), the window clings are the stickers that go on the windows like North Charlotte studio for advertising. The ones we received are to be applied to the outside of the windows. So, that will be on my list to do for Monday. That's all for now folks. Rest well tonight, for tomorrow is...

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Journal - Day 41

Yesterday i ran the mile in 10.45 secs during pre-test. My normal time is around 10mins. My goal is to run the mile during the final test in less than 9 mins. I have been working very hard on my requirements and running too. I have also started working on my rolls and falls.

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Sunday

Nate and I both did our Empathy training today. We decided to not speak for the day. We thought it would be a great challenge to do it at the same time. We spend a ton of time together and it really did pose many challenges... which I will be writing about in the essay. Here is a sneak peak to one item. We truly take verbal communication for granite. Until you cannot talk, you do not realize how effect that communication is. The item that is most challenging is getting people's attention. I did not realize how much I call for my wife or kids within the house. I found my self wanting to yell out for them, but instead I had to go physically find them to "signal" them and then either sign out what I need or write it down. It was hard and much more time consuming....

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Journal 24

Today was my empathy training it was hard because of church. Before church we did are exercises. We also fixed my Xbox account because it stopped working. The problem was that someone tried to hack into my dad's account that was hooked up to the Xbox. We stopped the challenge at 5:00. Then I went to Basketball. Came home ate and about to go to get ice cream.

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January, 19th

Today I woke up and went to tkd, It was the pretest and we went on a run.  We also did requirement esc things and poomsaes.  After I took black belt class I went home and waited for my cousin.  When he was there we played video games and basketball. 

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today I wo...

today I woke up this morning and me and my dad did our work outs and played with our puppies! then we ate breakfast and I cant wait for my friend from tae kwon do to come over because we are going to have a sleep over and stay up to watch the moon! we also are going to make our own pizzas!

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Journal 24 January 19th, 2019

Yesterday me and my family drove down to Florida to go to Disney and Universal. We didn't go to any parks today but I did some homework and we went to Downtown Disney.  It was a relaxing day.

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Pre test day

Today was the pre test. I thought I did good until the questions. Master Evins gave the pre test as a sparring credit and after the pre test I went to black belt class went to eat and got home.

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Journal - Day 40

Yesterday was a good day. From school went to class and reviewed all the stuff for pre-test. This morning we had pre-test. I was very nervous but i think i did well. Dont know. I still have to work on my pull ups and my rolls. Right after BB Class we went to Cary and just got home. I finished all my requirements in the morning itself and have tons of assignments to finish over the long weekend.

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Saturday 1/19

Today I went to the Black Belt Pre-Test and took Black Belt class that was led by Master Evins.

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Sunday 1/14

Today I went to church with my family and then went home to eat lunch. When I was finished with lunch I played games.

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I've been quite sick

It is unfortunate to say, but I have been experiencing a fever. It started on the day known as Wednesday, when all was calm, except for my stomach, that is. The temp was 99.5, so they said, and yet, I still went to school,and took my midterms. And later that night, I took the renown alchemist's choice known as NyQuil, and said, to all a good night, and went to bed.

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Houston, we have hot tub

Okay, I'm sure your all tired of hearing of my hot tub dilemma. So I finally got it back to clear blue water without burning my skin off. I'm not really sure what the solution was, but like most stuff with guys, you throw enough chemicals at the problem, something has to stick. Yesterday I flew to Greenwich, Connecticut to measure a clients house. if you ever been to Greenwich, you won't find many trailer parks or Walmarts. That place is one of the most expensive places in the US. To give you a little preview of the house, they were building their own ice hockey rink in the back yard. Only to be taken apart in the spring. Got to love fist world problems. Really nice couple who owned the house. Bought me an overpriced salad, measured some windows, then shot back to Charlotte. That is one thing I'm going...

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today was ...

today was tiring we did the pretest which was better than anticipated. The run was the worst by far. Afterward though we got lunch and relaxed. A tiring start but a great end

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Today was ...

Today was a lot of work, and a lot of fun. I'm always a little anxious for morning like this one, pre-test day. By the time the thing gets going, the jitters go away and you are in the moment. In addition the people make it great. I'm always impressed by the positive attitudes and the willingness of every participant to help others. In truth, a lot of the best parts of each day are spent with these people.

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Pre-test

The pre-test for the cycle was pretty fun today, and I gotta bunch of requirements from it. Unfortunately I am still sick so my run wasn't that good, but Mr. Foster made sure to beat me! And then there was Nate, when one second he was there, and the next he was gone. I don't know what he ate for breakfast, but that dude sure has some energy!

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Journal 23

School is fine today. Nothing happened. Normal stuff. I got haircut after school and went right to King Tiger. Then we ran with Lucy and did kick boxing class. It was good to review stuff at Black Belt class. Ready for tomorrow.

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January, 18th

Today I woke up and went to school and had a test, after my test I went to second block and we had a sub.  In the third block it was Spanish and we watched a movie.  IN fourth block we did a test.  Then I went to tkd and took black belt class.  Then I went to Jasons deli and came back home.

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Thursday

It was a pretty good day at work. I had to provide some presentations to a series of co-workers from across the globe. They all came into Charlotte for an offsite. It went pretty well. We got some stuff completed but many actions and follow-ups... so more work to come. I raced home, and Trish had made dinner. I cannot say enough great things about my wife. Nate and I ate, and then we started getting ready for our night of TKD. It was a really good sparring class. Master Marcus had some good exercises to get us warmed up, and we got a bunch of sparring rounds in. It was good practice. I am trying some new stuff in class. Just seeing if some things work. Some do and some don't... but best place to practice is in class. Looking forward to the next tournament. Then onto family class. I...

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Friday

Getting ready for pre-test. Trying not to go overboard with requirements today. Just reviewing poomsaes and self defenses. Working on the details. I have had a few weeks to practice so feeling pretty good. I always find myself a little off under pressure but that is the point. Need to be ready at any moment, so now is the time. Need to get some rest tonight. Keep moving!!!

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January 17th

Today was a little strange, I got home feeling fine, and I recently bought a capo for my guitar, this thing changes the key that you guitar can be played in by holding all of the strings down on a single fret. I was really excited to learn a new song that required the capo and I had worked on that for the majority of my day. About 30 minutes before I was meant to go to taekwondo, I felt really light-headed, and my heart was racing for no apparent reason. I have heart palpitations, so my mom, who's in the medical field, was worried and wouldn't allow me to go to taekwondo today.

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Journal Day 35 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. School was fun. We had a math assessment and I got 92% on it. I had Taekwando in the evening. Then I had dinner I am going to bed now.

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Journal - Day 39

Yesterday was a good day. I came back from school. Had classes. Could not go to Tae Kwon Do as i had assignments and my brother had to finish his assignments due today. I came back home and finished all my requirements and then went to sleep. Getting ready for school. Yay!! we have long weekend after today. No school Monday and Tuesday

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Journal 23 January 17th, 2019

Today I took the last midterm which was the World History one. It was really easy because yesterday we did a review game and she read the questions off of the midterm itself. I also did really good on my Spanish midterm. Also, it was reviled to us that in I think April, there will be about 8 French foreign exchange students coming to my school. I can only imagine the chaos that will occur.

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AAAAAAARRRRRRRTTTTTTT art

Today in pe we played capture the flag it was a crazy game but......we lost and it  wasn’t fair because the other team was bumping hard.  Every time i went to save someone out of jail they rammed my knee.fast forward in math we did our chapter 5 review.during that people were doing truth or dare.in art we finished our project and got our old one.have a good day 

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Journal 22

Today got up as soon as I walk in the class room I have to go help put up the flag at are school. Once I got home did homework and ate dinner. Know getting ready for classes.

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Hello. Tod...

Hello. Today was my first day back at work after returning from Maine. It is a bit of an adjustment. I'm emotionally exhausted from last week. I am truly appreciative of all of the help of my partners at work and the group at King Tiger for making the transition back easier. I'm not going to lie, I'm a bit stressed about the self defense and the sparing combinations changing and having to learn them in the middle of the Black Belt cycle. I guess we can only try our hardest, and see what happens.

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Today in s...

Today in school we watched a movie about a book we read. We compared and contrasted the differences and similarities. Then in social studies we did a test review and a study guide. Also, we had the stems test for ELA and I got a 100. In science we learned about eclipses. Then I went to the 5:30 class, then I went to sparing, then I came home. Had dinner, and started to do my homework.

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Journal - Day 38

Yesterday was another long day. I had my benchmark test. Went to all my classes and then came home and watched the masked singer. It was fun. Time for school now.

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Journal 22 January 16th, 2019

Today I took the earth science midterm. And just like last years biology one, it did not match the study guide at all. I don't understand the point of having to do the study guide when it would not benefit us. We also played a game after the test called Three on a Bench. It was fun.

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Apologies for the lack of journaling recently

Since last Friday, I've been busy left and right. Senior year of college and also preparing for my EMS classes has resulted in many sleepless nights. Got food poisoning last friday and was bedridden for the entire weekend. Come the beginning of this week, school starts at 8am and ends at 4:45 and after that I went straight to TKD. and then the rest of my nights are left finishing hw until 2 and sometimes 3 am. For the students who are currently in elementary, middle, or high school, take advantage of this moment in your life. College is stressful just as much as it is fun! official cycle starts on saturday so gotta get ready to grind it out. 

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January 16th

I've had a good day. My AP Psych test went well, or at least I hope it did. I eagerly awaited coming home and besides doing homework, requirements and being at taekwondo, I played guitar. I'm getting pretty confident about it which I'm excited about, I'm going to try to learn one of my favorite songs so we'll see how that goes.

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Wednesday

Today when I did my mile because of my knee I only jogged a little and mostly walked. You would never really think it would be hard to bend your knee until it is. My family and I are going to Hilton Head Island on the weekend so I have to make up my Black Belt pre-physical test on, Tuesday January 22.

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January, 16th

Today I woke up and got ready for school, for breakfast I had a bagle with cream cheese.  At school I finished map testing and then I got a 98 on my spanish test.  After school I went tkd, ran a mile and had class. On my way back home I noticed I left my phone at tkd and then I had dinner.

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Journal Day 34 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. I read Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets In the morning before I went to school.I finished all the requirements in the evening. Then I went to the black belt class. I had a my mentoring session with Master Dege and worked on the stick and staff forms. I am going to bed now.

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1/15

Today I didn't run because my knee was tense from being buckled yesterday. When I did my kicks I could only do them with my left leg so it got tired easily. 

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Journal - Day 37

Yesterday was an amazing day. I had benchmark and came back from school. Went to take classes and stayed up to finish my homework. I still had one left which I finished this morning. Have another test in school today and a long day of classes

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January, 15th

Today I woke up and got ready to go to school,  at school I did my map testing in math.  Later on I played football during electives.  At tkd I went on a run then I came home, ate dinner and did requirements.

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Good morni...

Good morning. The kids are off to school, the sun is out and my exercises and run are over. Now I just have to focus on a talk to give some young doctors tomorrow. Also, have a doctors appt. Looking forward to an evening with minimal stuff so the family can enjoy some mid week time together. If I were you I would look up the new advertisement with a talking camel, look up hump day and camel add, very funny. I think the kids and I watched it 10-15 times and laughed each time.

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Journal 21

The same girl tackled me again today. I talked to her about it later and she apologized. She is aggressive and tall. She tackles everyone so it is not just me. I don't like it. We are not really friends anymore because of it. We still talk somethings. Went to classes tonight and I helped the higher belts. Worked with Emily. It was good practice for me too. 

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Journal 21 January 15th, 2019

Today I had two more midterms. I had math and Spanish. I don't think that I did too well in the math one. I recognized everything on it, but I couldn't remember how to do it. I know I did really good on my Spanish one. There were only three questions that I did not know. In art, me and my group were talking about anime and stuff from when we were little children. It was a good day.

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Finished.

So I finished the Matched Series by Ally Condie, and honestly it was one of the best series I've ever read. After reading, I did my requirements and wrote one of my essays for TKD.

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Tuesday Night

I really like helping with Family class on Tue and Thur. Nate and I have been doing it for some time. I get a chance to work with the younger kids on their skills. It is good for me to break the items down to teach them slowly. I try to find easy ways for them to remember things. It is good, because it also helps me remember them. It is really great to see them get better as time goes as well. It is also great to see the confidence in these children raise. I really wish I had done martial arts earlier in life. I think it would have helped me as well. I did many different things growing up that helped me build confidence, but it really wasn't until college that I gained the most. I was a small kid growing up so I got picked on... I...

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January 15

Today in class I had to finish my art project. We have been working for a long time and I am better at watercoloring now. I drew a bubble in which our universe resides and a person reaching out of a ship to break that bubble 

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January 14th

Today was pretty tiring, I had a lot of homework but I finished it up quicker than I thought I would. The majority of the work came from a project I am currently doing in Human Geography. I'm researching the effects of the introduction of livestock ranching on the agriculture of the time. It's a very interesting topic. Besides my homework, I had a relatively calm and relaxing day, which I'm grateful for.

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Today was ...

Today was great day, I got chosen to change from the clarinet to the saxephone. Then I went to the Tai Quan do 5;30 class, then the sparing class, then had to leave early to go to soccer. Now I'm tired.

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Today was ...

Today was a day full of exercising and working from home. I learned that we have nine essays, at first I thought Master Chelley was joking, but she wasn't. So I took an hour and did my fourth one. Yikes, five more to go. Sparing went fast. To be honest, not my favorite of classes, but the group of people keep it fun. Master Markus did his best to teach us the new self defenses. Time to go read with the kids.

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today wasn...

today wasn't as bad as anticipated. I didn't get beat to bad but I might have broken my leg. Hopefully just abroose

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Journal - Day 36

Yesterday was another long and tiring day. Came from school finished my assignments and then went to class. Led and helped class and did my mentee session. Today is going to be another long day. I have benchmark exam today and tomorrow. Waiting at the bus stop for my bus

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Electrical

Had to do some wiring at the new school today. Also, we got some belts on the wall. It's starting to look almost like a Do Jong. Of course, my electrician has to come back again for a third round due to not having enough wiring. I'm won't complain, he is a friend and he is doing it for almost nothing. Can't beat that price. Great service at church today. Normally we run out half way through the service because of Trent's lacrosse practice which is scheduled at 10:45. Irritating. I do not like having sports interfere with church. Fortunately, there isn't a lot of weeks for this season. We won't be doing it again. Trent said to me this morning how he really dislikes missing church service. What could I say? So, I had to agree with him and was really proud that he has his priorities in order. That's...

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January 14

Today I’ll try not to ramble as much but it is a little tough launching right back into life. Going back to school wasn’t horrible. I got to see my friend that has been out all last week as well because of the flu. It wasn’t to interesting and I don’t really have random thoughts to tell you today. Other than the question who taught the first teacher? 

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Jour all Day 33 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. School was fun. In the evening I went to Taekwando. I did pull-ups there. Then I had dinnet . I am going to bed now. 

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Monday

Today I was very sore on my upper legs. For my 1 new skill I'm trying to learn to do a full split which is why I'm sore. I worked with my mentee and helped out with a class, after that I took my usual Wang ho class.

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Journal 20

It was first day back. Okay day at school. We were playing a game at recess and girl ended up pushing me during the game. I went down pretty hard. She blind side me and I hit the group. I rolled a bit. I had a bunch of homework and make up work. Got it done and then went to King Tiger to mentor Taylor. I still have a cough but getting better. 

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Journal 20 January 20th, 2019

Today I had two midterms. One for English, and one for astronomy. We almost didn't take the English one because the test didn't work and it said stuff like "this test is not assigned to you." and stuff like that. The astronomy one was easy. It was the exact same as the practice test we took earlier. I have math and Spanish tomorrow, we'll see how that goes. 

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January 13th

Today was a really good day. I did my requirements, practiced guitar and did my homework pretty early in the day. My oldest brother came by to eat dinner and to hang out a little bit. We had a really fun time just talking and playing video games. He recently went back to his apartment so I'm writing this now.

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Monday

As Mondays go, it was pretty good. We did a mentoring session with the Belchers. It was great. I like mentoring as it really makes me think about exactly what the forms and defenses. Walking through it slowly and really thinking about footwork, positions, preps, strikes, etc. It actually helps me clean up my ability to do it too. I also like helping a fellow student. Fun to watch someone learn. My parents were both teachers as professions, and I like to think that I got some teaching ability from them. Maybe a little. I like teaching, it helps me get better as well. I really like these BB cycles as they challenge us differently and get us motivated. Today was a motivated day. Keep moving!!!

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Good times by all

So I got home from a full day of Tae Kwon Do; sparring class, helped in family class, and black belt class. Then worked on the new Do Jong, and all I could think about was getting into that hot tub and soak for awhile. Got home, threw on the bathing suit, opened the lid to the hot tub, and it's green. Got to be kidding me. So, I start testing all the levels, and the ph is all off, and its not registering any chlorine. Dumped some shock into it, decreased the ph and added some chlorine. I was so desperate I just jumped on in. Soaked for awhile then realized my skin felt like it was on fire. Ok, hot tub is still not balanced. Sat in it as long as I could stand it, then got out. I guess it's time to drain it and start again. Boy,...

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Today was ...

Today was my first day of soccer. I went to school in the morning. It was great to see my team mates again. I did a lot of exercises during soccer. I'm tired.

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today was ...

today was tiring. We did MAP testing today and I didn't finnish which stinks because now I have to do it on Wednesday. Other than that school was normal. Then I came home and did a 2 mile run with dad and my homework. Tomorrow will be worse.

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Flew back ...

Flew back into Charlotte today. I don't like flying, but the flight wasn't that bad. It was great to get back to NC. The kids were really excited to see me, and I them. Time to get back to work.

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January 13

So today is the last day before I go back to school and restart a lot of the things I took a break on while I was sick. As I was going through everything I have to do this week I was like "wow I do a lot". Then later today I thought of all the other things people do each day and how they don't get breaks even when they are sick. It kinda made me think about how tiny everyone is in this universe even all combined. Lie is sort of actually a mess up that whatever runs this thing didn't intend for. Think about, there is nothing like our form of life that we have discovered. The universe has repeating of many things even stuff that we consider anomalies, but life is just random noting else like it. 

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Journal - Day 35

Yesterday was not a good day. I did not do any of my requirements. i was stuck doing my assignments and i was really struggling to finish those. I am hoping today will be a good day. 

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January 12

I've had a really fun day today. Woke up early to get some chores out of the way early, then headed to blackbelt class; after a successful class I went to eat lunch with my family. It was delicious. I then headed home to practice guitar and set up a classic game console, the SNES, I bought Monday I have been waiting all week to be able to use. After playing some of the same games that my father introduced me too as a kid, I ate dinner. I'm now righting this and i'll soon be going to watch a movie with my family.

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Lots and lots of plethora

Don't really know what the title means. I think it's from a famous quote, but it might be from the shallow bellows of my brain. Anyway, I was thinking of the redundancy of a lot of things. I'm trying to change up how I do requirements to keep it from getting redundant. Felt like I was stuck in the house most of the day. The boys had school at home today, went out for some a quick job of measuring, then back the house. Yes, very exciting. It's practically a Seinfield episode, without the humor. I pulled out the jump rope tonight as it indigently mocked me, making me look like a dyslexic sloth. But, I somehow tripped through 5 minutes. Everything else seemed pretty smooth. Just keeping it in the now. Tomorrow is promised to no one.  Today on January 11, 1843, Francis Scott Key died in Baltimore. If you...

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Saturday 1/12

Today I went to sparring class then helped with class right after. Then after that I took black belt class with Master Chelley. And then my mentor taught me all of staff form 1.

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January, 13th

Today I woke up and had breakfast, next I watched some youtube while I woke up a bit.  After that I did some requirements, ran and took a shower.  After that I did homework and played a little xbox.  Then I watched a movie with my mom.

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Journal Day 32 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. I did my requirements in the morning. After lunch I read my Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets. Then I finished my requirements in the evening. Then I had dinner. I am going to bed now.

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Boring sunday

Today i really didnt do much other than my requirments. I also helped my mom for some decorations for a upcoming party. WE also went to friends house.

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Journal Day 31 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. I did some of my requirements before going to the basketball game. We won the game. Yay !!! After lunch I had my normal watching time. Then I finished my requirements. Then we went shopping. Then we ate dinner. After dinner I read the study guides. Then I read Harry Potter and the Chamber of secrets.  I am going to bed now.

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It was ano...

It was another quiet, restful day at my parents. I think my mother is slowly getting back on track. Tomorrow, if all goes well, I return to Cornelius. In truth I'll miss spending this time with my parents, but it is time to get back to the family, and the dogs that keep getting into trouble by eating things. Hopefully see all of you soon.

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Journal Day 30 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. For some reason I conpleted my reuirement's for journal's because the book said that my goal was 30 journals and this is my 30th one. Yay !!! But I am going to continue writing it. School was fun to. In the evening I went to the weekday blackbelt class. Then I worked and tried to memorize my study guides before the pretest on saturday. I am going to bed now.

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January, 12th

Today I woke up  and went to black belt class, after class I went to chick fil-a and had some nuggs.  Next I went back to my moms house and did some requirements and played some Xbox.  Later on I went on a run.  Then I let my older brother play black ops 1 on my Xbox for the nostalgia

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Journal - Day 34

Yesterday was a great day. After school went to Tae Kwon Do. Master Evins made us do a lot of the technical stand ups and defense. Then we went home ate dinner and slept. This morning we had sparring class, then Black Belt class. I got my leadership credits as well...I am writing this journal now as the website was down in the afternoon

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Journal 19

Woke up and did some exercises before heading to BBC weekend class. We basically got all reequipments done. But we did some extra because I have been sick the past 4 days and got nothing done. Then we had a nerf war. Know we are watching the Bachelor. Sone I will go to bed.  

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Trying out the gym

So today I went to the gym right, with instructor Jack, and it was lowklow kinda fun. So I've decided that I'll probably get into this whole thing, but unfortunately I don't have much schedule space for it. But I I'll make room for it. Then I went home and just started playing Black Ops 4, and doing some requirements. So today was a pretty fun day.

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Journal 19 January 12th, 2019

Today when I came home from class I was doing homework for a solid two and a half hours and I'm still not done. I also got a shelf put in above my desk so I can put stuff on that to attempt to minimize the disaster on the desk. So far its working, but we'll see in about a week how that turns out.

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Saturday Night

It was a good day. First day back for Nate and I for a few days as Nate was sick and I was traveling. It was a very good class. I got to lead the class in the beginning and I also led a group of BBs for stick forms 1 and 2. I really do like teaching others and helping them learn. I also got to help Katherine and Emily learn some poomsaes as well. I find that I have certain ways of remembering things and I shared it, and it made sense to them as well. Good feeling. Nate and I spent a fair amount of time today working on some things that we needed to work on more. Master Chelley said we need to be able to do all our skills and belt level requirements by end of January... so that means we need to learn a few...

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January 11

So I have been sick with the flu for the past four days. This really stinks because I am now a week behind on school work and taekwondo requirements. I have a lot to make upon and classes that I have to fit in extra of now. Luckily my mom who is taking the cycle next year is really helping me out by working out plans with me and making all the extra I have to do much much easier. 

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In possible Math

today we had yoga it was fun but we did not go outside like we were supposed to.during math it was 2hours and two people were done with there math and get to play kayoot.on my hand i got my math  Journal but then after that when i moved to the math notebook.after that we had house buddies I’m in sabio we did a Martin luther king junior packet and I got Fortnite names and tomorrow morning I have a basketball game.

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Today was ...

Today was a good day. We mainly hung around the house. I did go to Freeport Maine in the afternoon and walked around the outlets. It was nice to get out of the house for a while. My mother is slowly recovering from her heart attack and the week in the hospital. I am looking forward to another restful day tomorrow. Hopefully the temperature will get out of the single digits and I can go for a run. Looking forward to coming back to Charlotte and seeing everyone at class.

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Journal 18 January 11th, 2019

Today was the last day of quarter two and I am surprised that I got all of my work done on time. The amount of work that they made us do was just ridiculous. I really want it to snow over the weekend, but if it messes up the schedule for midterms, I will not be too pleased.

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Thursday 1/10

Today I went to school and helped out with family class and also I took Black Belt class. I worked on my colored belt self-defenses and bo cho self defense. And also special #1.

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January, 11th

Today I woke up and got ready for school, at school I had a math test and I hope I did good on it.  After school I went to TKD and went on a run.  Next was black belt class and then I went home and had dinner.  At home I did my requirements and took a shower.  Now i'm doing whatever.

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Friday

Nate has been sick and I have been traveling. We missed class tonight. I do not like missing Friday's BB class. It sucked. I saw Grandmaster Evins was there again and I was upset we missed it. Nate was sick and Trish was with Lexi... so I had to stay with Nate. Plus he would have been upset if I went without him. He is getting better but just cannot kick the cold. We need to go tomorrow. Good work week... busy but good. Weekend is here and need to press through and catch up some. Keep moving!!! 

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Journal 18

Not feeling well. I have been sick but getting better. I missed school and classes. I feel very behind. I hope to go to class tomorrow and get some stuff done. 

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Friday 1/11

So, today  I went to school and did a test. After I had Spanish class that was amazing!

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I got nothing

I'm staring at the screen, and for once, I got nothing. It was not a productive day and not much in the way of requirements. But, still breathing and kicking. So tomorrow will be a refocus day and get back into the swing of things. Enjoy the little things in life. 

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Journal Day 29 Rohan Apte

I had a good day. School was fun. I did some of my requirements in the evening. Then I watched. While I was watching my dad came home. Then we went to go to basketball. Then I ate dinner. I am going to bed now.

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Mentor Session

Today in TKD after BBC me and master Weeks helped me out with my taekwon il and ye. master Weeks also helped me to get my requirments complete and assisted me. I am behind in my requirments but hopefully if I work hard I think ill be able to complete it.

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Journal - Day 33

Yesterday was a long day. I came home from school. Have tons of homework. Went to class and got my leadership credits. Did my mentee session and mentor session. Waiting for the bus now to go to school. Today is Friday. 

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The end of...

The end of a long week. I have been in Maine for the past six days. My mother was released from the hospital today after having a heart attack. We are excited she is out of the hospital, however, continue to be concerned that she continues to get better. I'm sticking around for the next couple of days. Then, if things go well, back to Charlotte. Hopefully see all of you soon.

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Back to school

School started this past Tuesday and it has already become stressful! Professors really do think that their students are free and having nothing else to do but homework. Since Tuesday, I've been coming straight to TKD after school and helping out with all the classes. Atleast it gives me a chance to kick out alot of my requirements, especially my leadership credits. Hopefully this semester and the cycle get easier down the line. Hope everyone is enjoying their day and their cycle!

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Journal 17 January 10th, 2019

This has been a very busy week for me. I haven't had time to do anything other than homework. I don't understand why teachers give us work today that we have to complete for the last day of the quarter, which is tomorrow along with other work that is all also due tomorrow. There is not enough time. But I got to walk my history teachers dog today. She brings him everyday and he is a very good dog.

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January, 10

Today I woke up and went to school, I had a good day then I went to TKD then took sparring class.  I then went home ate dinner, then I took a shower.  After that I did my homework.

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Journal Day 28 Rohan Apte

I had a good a day at school. After school I went to code ninja's. After coming home I worked on my study guides a little bit. And I am going to bed now. I am going to start focusing to prepare for pretest.

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Books

Today I spent almost the entire day reading. Since we had benchmarks and I finished. I'm currently reading the Matched series, I'm on book 3.  I hope everyone has had a good day!

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