The kids woke up early today, despite being told to sleep late, after the late night last evening. We all did our exercises. We have started to do our daily Kicks, wish we had started a couple of weeks ago. Anna and I went for a walk with the dogs. We are currently awaiting the arrival of the Scarletts, great friends from Sara and my training in Rochester, NY. Should be a fun evening.
We always try to take any vacations around Christmas after Christmas. I'm not a big fan of crowds. So we are heading up to Pigeon Forge tomorrow for a few days. Unfortunately, its looking like rain in the forecast, but what can you do. Got my running shoes packed, which I desperately need some miles put in. I won't be doing a 7:19 mile anytime soon like Gould, who's complaining how slow that was. Bloody gazelle! These days, my philosophy is, if there's no angry predator chasing you, no need to run that fast. But I love his drive so, Run Gould Run! Had the boy do some work today at the school. Taking off the painters tape on the baseboards. Stuff that's low to the ground where I don't want to be anymore. They actually did a nice job. Historical event that happened today: 1845 Texas admitted as 28th state of the...
Today i had a free day I watched maze runner It was fun and tomorrow night I’m going to watch the second one that takes place in the desert
Today I woke up, and played. Then we did all are exercises. Hanged out ate lunch. Then shortly after dinner. Then got ready for New Year's Eve lock in. Know writing this.
I had a good day. I spent almost the entire morning working on my second essay. I was finally able to finish it just after lunch. I watched after that. After my watching time me, my dad and my brother Eshan went for a little jogging and walking. I completed the rest of my requirement goals after that. I am going to bed now.
Apologies for not posting for the last two days, but here is the run down of the last few days: December 25th (Christmas day): Woke up early and opened up presents with my family. Before I could sit down and enjoy breakfast, my sister and I found a stray male pitfall roaming around the back yard. Couldn't have been more than a couple months old. I asked my neighbors if the puppy was theirs but they said no. I tried approaching the dog but it seem scared and would keep its distance. But it was totally harmless. It kept walking around the neighborhood so I decided to follow it and see if someone was looking for them. After an hour, he seemed to trust me and followed me back home. After coming up to me, I could see that it was covered in dirt and he had scars around his...
today was great, we went for a run, came back and wrote our second essay about the "Art of War". Then we got subs and chilled out. We also made a birthday video for our Aunt. Then we did a movie marathon of the Kung fu panda series.
today we made a video for our friend jenny! we did our run and our other exercises and had pancakes for breakfast. The we ate chines food and watched movies!
Today was a great day home with the kids. We all worked on essays and did our exercises. Then went for a 5 mile walk/run. In the afternoon we spent a couple of hours making a birthday video for one of our best friends.
Funny that 2018 is almost behind us. Every year I get older and the years seem to move faster. The solution for that problem is simple. change what you do. I hear it all the time, friends, family, and me, how time seems to move quicker than it used to. The length of time hasn't changed (thankfully). But what we do in that time is the problem. We are creatures of habit, and as we constantly repeat our behaviors, our minds go into cruise control and stop paying attention to the intricacies of the world around us. Sooo, the best medicine for that is to change it up. Change careers, create new challenges, drive slow in the fast lane, stuff like that. Even little changes can add new meanings. Fear is a great way to slow things down. The fear of walking away from our comfort bubble. The fear of starting...
Yesterday i did my empathy challenge. I chose to be mute as part of the challenge. It is one of the toughest thing ever. It was very difficult not to talk. I managed it pretty well; but i talked a few times. My dad extended my time for another 30 mins and then made me do additional burpees for talking. I feel sad for the people who are not able to talk. GOD has given us everything and i am thankful for that. I want to make sure i help people in need.
I had a good day. In the morning I completed some of my requirements and did 200 sit-ups! Before Tae kwan do class started I did another 100 sit-ups. By the way sit-ups are easy for me. After lunch I watched and then I completed the rest of my requirements. We went to the store after that. I am so proud of myself to be able to over achieve and get to 300. I am going to bed now.
Today I went to church and when I got home I played games. Then I FaceTimed my friends. And that sums up my day!
Today was a really good day, I watched an amazing movie, did my requirements, and spent time with my family.
Church was good today. It was about loving people the way God intended. There should be no bounds in loving people. God wants our love to be equal. We make that very hard the way this world works, which is how we have allowed it to become (over many generations). We all need to ask ourselves, how do you want to love people? How do you want to deal with people... not how you think it is expected or how they will expect you to. We should love people no matter what their race, creed, or color... not matter what their circumstance or where they come from... no matter what has happened in their lives or what they might believe. This hit me pretty hard today... I think we judge people very quickly in this world and social media makes it easy to do that. I know I do it. It...
Got up early and got some exercises done. Dad and I went on a run before church. Then we went to church and came home. We finished some stuff and working on cleaning my Lego room.
Today I woke up then my mom came and picked me up, we went to longhorn then to see aquaman. After that I went back to her house and did some requirements
Today I woke up and got ready to go to black belt class. I then did a mentee session. After that I came home and played basketball and did some requirements, then I got on xbox and saw it was double xp on bo4 so im playing that now.
Yesterday was a great day. The Black Belt class was really good and lot of fun. We did a lot of poomsae, bo cho dan self defense and specials. We also did sinualae. After the class we came home and had our lunch. Then in the afternoon, we went to the greenway and my brother and i ran 2.5 miles. My parents did their daily walk. I ran the first mile in 10.45 mins and the second mile in 9 mins. Today i am doing my empathy training. I started in the morning. It is very hard not to talk. I had a paper and write what i want and give it to my parents.
I had a good day. I was excited for my play date today and I completed my requirements before I went for it. I reached all my goals for everything except running, jump rope rounds and pull-ups. After lunch, we went out for a walk. I got 1.5 miles done. After that I waited at the front door for my friend's dad to pick me up to go to his house. It was fun there. After that my dad picked me up from his house and we went to the gym to do pull-ups. When we got home I did jump rope rounds before eating dinner. I am going to bed now.
Today I went to Black Belt Class at the Lake Norman location and learned a few of my short stick forms and a few of the staff form. Then when I got home I did all of my physical requirements.
Today was my friends dads birthday. They had one of those chicken nugget platters from Chick-fil-a and I had like 20 chicken nuggets. I also taught people how to make paper cranes. I was also undefeated at Battle Ships. It was a good day.
Yesterday was another good day. This morning we woke up and went to Lake Norman for the weekend Black Belt class. My dad really wants me and my brother to start school and go to our normal classes as he feels it has been way too long a break. We did a lot of poomsaes, self defenses and staff and stick forms. The weather is really good today. I am going to the greenway to run with my brother and my dad and mom will do their daily walking there. The greenway is 3.5 miles.
I had a good day. I finished some of my requirements in the morning. For lunch we went to Olive Garden because it was my Dad's birthday and it is my favorite restaurant "yum". I went to code ninjas after that. I finished the rest of my requirements and did some extra of some things to. After dinner I finished my sparing rounds then I went to my bed. I am going to bed now.
Today was another fun family day at Bank of America Stadium watching the Belk Bowl (USC and UVA)… we got killed by UVA because our team was not playing well at all. It was a blow out of 28 to 0. Ridiculous. Enough about that. I think the thing that most impressed me was the people. Just great people here in the south. Nate and I went to the Men's room during half time. Nate went into a stall to use the bathroom, and had left his USC sweatshirt in the stall. We went all the way back to our seats before he realized he left it. We rushed back to the bathroom, and there it was hanging on the door for us to get back. No one took it. I was very impressed and thought out people in general. Although there are many people that do bad things in this...
Woke up got ready for the football game. Are team lost. Came home ran did exercises. Ate dinner, now writing this.
Today my family and I went to go see the Aquaman movie. It really wasn't too good. The think that bothered me was that it was almost identical to the Barbie Mermaid Tail movies. Water person and human fall in love, have a kid, the mom goes back to the ocean, kid grows up and gets powers, they have to go an a quest to find these magical items to overthrow evil family member, they succeeds, and the mom comes back. It was a long movie too.
I woke up early today, well, early for me at least. My cousins and I went to Top Golf at 9am, and I wasn't that bad. I wasn't great. But I wasn't horrendous. Ever since my family has been over, it's been hard for me to have a consistent schedule with my requirements, but I'm still trying to do a few of each everyday.
Today I woke up and took a shower, next I did my requirements. After that I went to my grandparents house and went on a run. Now im doing whatever.
I timed my mile today, and let me tell you, that for me, I felt disappointed. I ran a 7:19 mile and ever since the summer my mile has just gotten slower. I need to start taking more chances to go on runs so I can get my mile back up to at least a 6:30.
So today was another regular day, as usual I went to gym and did the physical requirements. And an essay!
Today I went to the gym and did my physical requirements again. Then at 6pm I went skating with my siblings and I fell a few times.
It is Friday... good morning... got up and moving. Got Nate to Basketball camp and ran some errands. Then I went and got my Sleep Study equipment. Dentist wants me to do a sleep study to see if I have Sleep-Apna. Not sure but wanted me tested as I grid my teeth and it could be a symptom. It is not healthy if I do and it could improve my sleep. We will see. Got the equipment and will run the test this weekend. Good times. Keep moving!!
Well, the new school is officially painted. We did a color called bees wax, which is a earth tone yellow. I think I can live with that color for the remaining years of my life. Well, maybe. I got to tear a whole in the wall and put in a door. Fun and challenging at the same time. Super tired tonight. Wasn't sure if I was going to pull off any requirements. Thanks to a little hot tub time, I felt good enough to knock some out. Got Spectrum coming in again tomorrow morning, so hopefully we'll get internet and phone up. I tired so this is gong to be a short one. Be good, and always wear clean underwear.
Yesterday was a good day. I finished my requirements during the day. Then my dad said that i did not finish my jump ropes and sparring rounds. So i started on those post dinner and was exhausted after i finished it. We have only a few more days and then school re-opens.
Hey all, what a beautiful day. Wish I could have been more outside, but Master Knight and I made some nice progress on the new school today. It's almost done being painted, we are getting some electrical work done, and decided to make a door way. Demo time! Got the quote back from Ritelite signs and we are in budget. Got home and finished changing the oil in Katherine's car, now that I have the correct oil filter. Outside of getting a run in, I found some time to do my requirements. Got to hit the hot tub and hopefully zone out in front of the tv for a little while. I'm sure the wife will be watching Hallmark (there goes my man card). Sleep will feel good tonight. I'll leave you with one of my favorite movie quotes from Heartbreak Ridge, "Kick me, beat me, spit on me, just don't...
today had a relaxing day with my family! It was raining outside so we didn't play outside. But I built a lego set and we played ping pong. Finally we had linguine and clam sauce for dinner.
Today was EPIC we held a grand ping pong ball tournament in our grandparents basement were we were originally undefeated but when the second round came in we dominated. The rest of the day I spent building a lego set I got for Christmas and playing with my little brother.
Its a rainy day in Vermont. Sara has flown our to come home to work. The kids and I will stay and try and ski for one last day tomorrow before our epic 14 hr drive home. I think we will try and do it in one day with a possible overnight along the way. It has been a good day. We are in the middle of a ping pong tournament.
Today was a busy day. We started the morning off with a 2 mile walk. Then when we came home we went straight to Michaels to get a marker holder for me and one of my sisters, and a pencil case for the other. Then we went to Target to get my dad something for his birthday and $50 later on things that we most likely don't need, we went to lunch. As we were coming home we were in traffic for almost an hour. That was ridiculous. When we went home I then started working on my essays and finished three of them. Now I just need to clean off my desk.
It was a very good day. Got to sleep in today. Not usual for me, so excited about that. I got up and got Nate up and moving. He had Basketball camp today. Dropped him off and then started to put away all our holiday decorations. We really do the house up so much to put away. Took several hours. Trish got Nate from camp and then we had lunch. Finished up packing and then did our exercises. We were both really energized for them. Got a bunch done and then we took some time out. I made dinner and everyone ate. Just finished cleaning up from dinner and ready to have a little down time with Nater. Need to rest the mind and body for a little bit, then back at it again tomorrow. Keep moving!!! Take care.
I had a good day. I got up right out of bad when I woke up because my cousin was leaving today to go back to Philadelphia. I still had fun. I did a lot of my requirements in the morning and I did some extra in the evening. I just found out in the evening that I was going to have a play date tomorrow. I am excited for that. I am going to bed now.
Today I woke up and ate some food, next I took a shower and played some video games. After that I went to my grandparents house and ran and did requirements.
Woke up went to basketball. Came home ate lunch. Worked out. Now writing this. Not very busy so bye.
The day is here, let there be cheer, and stay away of cousin Eddie's beer. Enough poetry, Today was fun. Open presents, talked to family, sent pictures, and painted the rest of the new school. Got home, and remembered I needed to change Katherine's car oil. Got it up on the lift, took the skid plate off, drained the oil, removed the filter, and quickly realized the auto parts store sold me the wrong filter. Well isn't that special. So tomorrow I'll have to get a new filter. So knocked out some requirements and as I am journalling, Trent decided to play with his new key board. It's always amazing how tone death kids can be when starting a new instrument. I do have to give him some credit though, he is musically gifted. Didn't get that from me. I'm the guy who receives all the "Bless his heart" looks at...
Yesterday was an overall great day. I went out for shopping. Got a pair of boots for myself. My brother also got some shoe for himself. Then we went to Olive Garden for dinner. I did a mile run yesterday before we went out and finished my requirements as well. Today my focus is to finish off all my requirements in the morning. I need to get through my book reading as well.
As I have mentioned previously, I got a bunch of books for Christmas. One of those books was "The 100", it's a series. Even though I only got it yesterday, I'm already on book 2. I spent almost the whole day reading, did my requirements, and then went bowling. I was terrible at it.
I had a good day. I played MONOPOLY with my cousin we played from 9:00 to 12:44! After lunch I watched my normal watching time. We went out to eat. Then when we got home we watched a cricket match before going to bed. I got my requirement goals completed for the day. I am going to bed now.
Yesterday was Christmas. Me and my family had a great time we got a lot of things. The biggest thing I got was a Xbox. Then we set it up and started playing. After that we wauchted MBA Basketball game. And that was my Christmas day.
Today I woke up and ate, next I played some video games with Jason Gould who is also on this cycle. Throughout the day I did requirements and ran. I then went to chick filet and got a chicken sandwhich.
I didn't do much today. I went for a walk/run with my mom and sisters, did my requirements, went to Five Guys for lunch, and cleaned out my closet. I looked through every journal and art book from when I was younger and it made me happy and sad to see them. It was hard getting rid of things because I loved them when I was younger. But I don't need them anymore, so it was time for me to let them go.
Today I went to the gym and did my physical requirements. Then my oldest brother Matthew got us a Nintendo Switch!
I cannot believe Christmas has past already... this year flew by... we are already pulling out decorations down and getting ready for New Years... crazy. Nate and I got our run in this morning, and finished our daily exercises. We got some extra in today. Good day. Now onto more house cleaning and getting life back to normal. Great time yesterday with Family, and enjoyed a little down time. Ready to move and rock. Good luck to all fellow candidates... keep moving! See you next week.
Hello Everyone. Hope you all are having a good time. I woke up late today as well. I have been working on my requirements. I am super excited for today. My mom's uncle is taking us for shopping. I have a list of things i want to buy. Hopefully, we will go out for dinner at some resturant as well today
I had a great day. My mom went to Panera bread to get us all bagels. She was going to get Cinnamon flavored bagels but they were out so she got 2 chocolate muffins and 1 of every other muffin. After we ate I played MONOPOLY with my cousin, we had fun. After eating lunch I watched my normal watching time. I did my pull-ups for he first time! It was very hard, but I pushed through and did them. After dinner we played some more MONOPOLY and now I am going to bed.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas Eve! Today was pretty eventful. Signed up for this personal workout schedule with some friends, where we workout twice a day for a minimum of 2 and a half hours. Woke up early this morning and completed 3.5 miles of running. I realized after 3 cycles that running at a zero incline doesn't really benefit me physically. Granted it helps me increase my stamina, but I also want to see actual growth. Today at the gym, I began increasing the incline on the treadmill and also increased the speed. Can honestly say that I can't feel my legs at all! But, I'm confident that by the end of the cycle, there will be some physical progress. Also knocked out half of my physical requirements and then went for a second workout at 6pm to complete the rest. For the new year, I want to...
My day is going great I am writing this at 8:22 AM so I'm a bit tired but yesterday was great wI got so many great things and even body was their. We ate bacon for breakfast and ham for night. My brother got an Iron man arm which he programed to make a firing sound and lights up he is upset with it. The rest of the day was swell. So far today I have played with my little brother and his Iron man arm.
today we went sledding because it snowed! we also played with our christmass presents! and finally we ate a delirious dinner of harrington ham!
Good Morning. We had a great Christmas, my parents came to Vermont, where my in laws live. Present opening went well. Then in the afternoon we all went for a walk. In the evening we had a nice quiet meal followed by family games.
Merry Christmas Everyone! I spent all day reading because that’s what I got for Christmas! I got a lot of books, and I’m extremely happy about it! Some people might call me a nerd but I honestly love reading, it just takes me to another place. Although it was hard to make room for my requirements, I still found a period of time to do them.
Even though I didn't have enough time to do all of my requirements, today was a great day. At church, Connor (my oldest son), stood in front of the church and told the congregation why he wanted to be baptized. They then went to the pool and he was. Afterwards we drove to Sanford, to my wife's family, and celebrated Christmas with them, then we had a birthday party for her grandma. Sweetest lady to ever live. I think she is 90 something. Drove back, and middle of the night, and I'm knocking out some push up and sit ups and talking with you all. Tomorrow is promised to no one. Useless trivia: On December 23, 1690 English astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus without realizing it's undiscovered. Curious, I wonder why he named it Uranus? Sounds like something that would happen in a bar with all your drunk buddies around as they...
I had a great day. I played MONOPOLY with my cousin in the morning. I also did 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups in the morning. I watched my normal watching time after that. I did 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups before going to shop. After we came back I did another 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups and 15 burpees before eating dinner. Then I played some more games of MONOPOLY before going to bed. I did most of my targeted goals for other requirements as well. And I am going to bed now.
Today was a kind of busy day. But there was some problems that occurred. So, the day started with me waking up and getting ready to help with Family Class and Little Tigers at the Hartle's school. Then we left for Master Evins' Black Belt Class. It was the last one for the year 2018. But, my dad left his phone at the Hartle's school. But if we went back we would have bin late for Black Belt Class. So, we said we would keep on driving. Later, Black Belt Class was tiring. We did lots of drills and poomsaes. After class we got are books sighed. Then Master Marccus gave us his key so we could get my dad's phone. We successfully got it and went home. Next, we got stuck watching TV when we should of been running, but we finally got up. But instead of running, we walked...
Today I went to church and to a restaurant to eat lunch. Then my family will be hosting a Christmas party. Merry Christmas!
Hey folks, Hope you enjoyed my two word journal yesterday. The younger testers are probably going, "that's all I have to do?" Well, the reasoning was the site went down during my journaling. Anyway, this one will have more than two words, but probably won't be as deep. As I went to the journal section, I saw an old journal titled, Dancing with Ding Dongs. It was about taking black belt class and Master Richie was my partner. He and I were so discombobulated on this move, that Master Evins finally had to have us switch partners. So many fond memories of Master Richie. He was one of a kind. Today, was a sleep in day. Felt sooo good. Then I was off to prep the new school for painting due to my painter sent me his quote to paint, and well, now Master Knight and I will be doing most...
Today is Christmas Eve and I am going to open up my presents at midnight. I hope I get something good!
Merry Christmas everyone. I woke up late today. As soon as i came downstairs i started working on my requirements. I finished my morning requirements and going to help my dad with cleaning the garage. In the afternoon my dad is going to take me to the greenway to do my mile run. I hope everyone has a good Christmas..
Here we are... night before Christmas. Beautiful day out. Love being in the south. Nate and I were able to get a run in this morning, and did some jump rope. My Italian wife is cooking a long sauce on the stove, so the whole house smells fantastic. I had to fix some of my outside lights as my daughter ran over some this morning as she attempted to back out of the drive way. Nate and I did our exercises. Sore but good to go. Wife just ran to the grocery store for some last minute things (always happens). My mother/father-in law are on their way, and we will all go to my parents house for Christmas eve dinner. Then back to our house for family gifts on Christmas eve and the kids open their Christmas Pajamas (tradition we have done forever). The off to bed and wait for Santa...
Good day at school. Did my oral presentation and it went well. Some kids did not like my lego box diorama but I think they really liked it anyway. I did not care. I thought it was cool. came home and helped mom go to Aldi's. did some exercises and ran with dad. good night.
My family doesn't usually do anything special on Christmas Eve, but since we have family over...we went to uptown through the railway systems. I brought up the idea of making a gingerbread house since we have never done one before, but my parents are hesitant because they really don't think I'd eat all of it. All in all, it's been an amazing day!
Today was a good day. I spent a lot of time with my grand uncle. I ran a mile in the afternoon and then finished all my requirements. Tomorrow is Christmas. I wish everyone Merry Christmas!!
I had a good day yesterday. I wanted to play my new MONOPOLY game but we couldn't find time. I finished some of my black belt requirements. And then we went out to get some stuff to prepare for my uncle, aunt and cousin's visit. We tried to log and write my journal for yesterday but I couldn't since the website was down so I did it today. I am going to bed now.
Yesterday after class, my family and I went up to Raleigh to see the Penguins play the Hurricanes. Where we went up, one of my dad's cousins came to dinner with us. We haven't seen her in a long time. What I can't believe was that the Penguins won the game with a 3-0 score. And even though it was an away game for Pittsburgh, nearly every single person there had Penguin wear. I couldn't sleep last night because my nose decided to be stuffy again and its almost Christmas, so, yay.
I had a good day. After breakfast we did a few exercises before going to Taekwando to do weekend BBC. I had my first mentoring session with Master Dege. It was great. I still have a lot of things to work on. In the evening I tried to do as much exercise before my uncle, aunt and cousin got here. We had fun together after they got here. I'm looking forward to having fun with them for the next few days. I'm going to bed now.
Today was a lazy day. All day long i was working on my assignments. After that we went out for dinner to a resturant named Inchin Bamboo. It was good. I came back and did all my requirements. Now i am going to sleep. Good night
Today I woke up and had breakfast, then I went outside to play basketball. But before I played I went on a mile run. After that I ate lunch and then headed over to my grandparents house. We ate dinner and had fun. Then we came back home and I did my requirements.
Woke up got ready for church. After church ate came home ran. Did some exercises. Ate dinner. Know writing this.
today i went to the tae kwon do school to help out with testing after that I took bbc then after we left we saw aquaman It was awesome it was like the best movie we’ve seen.so then I wish you a merry Christmas ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho.
Two days to Christmas... we had our Sunday church today and it was a great message... not to preach, but basically God is Good and he loves us. That was the simple message. No matter what we do, he will love us as long as we believe and have faith. It is a great message. A good day for a run, not too cold or too hot. Perfect weather. We got a few things done around the house and got our exercises done. Now we are just hanging as a family and enjoying some down time. It is time to unwind a little bit and relax this evening. I hope everyone takes advantage of the holidays and take some down time. We all need it. Take care.
Today I woke up and had breakfast, next I got ready to go to black belt class at North Charlotte. I took class then headed home where I played basketball most of the day. After that we went to look at Christmas lights. Then I took a shower and watched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on TV.
If anyone is interested in lending me some extra hours from their day, I would be most appreciated. I feel like I'm spending countless hours in front of the computer trying to figure out Facebook advertising, getting Quickbooks set up, establishing accounts, getting permits from the city, and blah blah blah of non-action guy stuff. Lots to do and little time to do it. This is my busiest season for my drapery install work. Everyone wants it now and has these horrific first world problems like, not having new drapes installed for their party this weekend. Can't you just feel their pain? When the Bible tallks about the forgotten, I'm sure God was referring to those folks in Myers Park. The downpour of rain was amazing. Accidents everywhere and right in the middle of Charlotte on I77 there was a river of mud flowing across the interstate. One would think if...
Today was really busy since school ended for me. Makeup testing was this morning and we had a lot of junior tigers and wang ho students. Luckily for me, it gave me a chance to practice the curriculum and also knock out some physical requirements. Other than that, spent some time with friends at the Epicenter today enjoyed the night with family. Even though taekwondo is closed until the new year, I cant slack off at all. Hope everyone had a great day today!
Today was like any other winter break day. I woke up ate breakfast and did my stuff I needed to do. 2 more days till Christmas!
I had a good day. I was home today. My nanny got me and my brother Eshan Christmas presents. We each opened our own presents. Eshan got a Thomas engine train and a BIG MAT! I got a MONOPOLY game but this one was different it had a machine that read cards to tell how much money you have and how much you have to pay and how much you get. The rest of the day was also fun. I had basketball in the evening. Time to go to bed now.
Today was a good day because I had family over. Family that I had not seen in a very long time. We are going to watch a movie with them today, it's called "Zero". Can't wait! I
Today was a regular day I went to the gym and did my physical requirements. And I was really hoping to go roller skating but I didn’t. That’s fine with me though.
Yesterday was a great day. I did a lot of my requirements and in the evening got my mentor session followed by weekday Black Belt Class. This morning we went to North Charlotte for our last Black Belt class for the year. We did almost all the poomsases and practiced on self defense. Master Evins made us do a lot of drills. I was mostly paired with Emma. I really liked the class.
What did happen on this day? Outside of my busiest season, flying around Charlotte trying to get to each appointment, applying more layers of duct tape to the suburban to keep it road worthy (barely). Just a crazy time of the year. The boys are out, so they're enjoying life. I keep finding them watching this tv show called Bunked. It reminds me of the old Three's Company show, which all there was is another misunderstanding and you walked away from it a little less smarter than you started. One the other end, this day in 1958, the 1st radio broadcast from space, where US President Dwight D. Eisenhower Christmas message said, "to all mankind, America's wish for peace on Earth and goodwill to men everywhere." I liked America better back then. We actually believed in a set of morals that help guide our thinking and didn't worry about everything offending everybody. Also, Thomas...
My wife and I volunteered to help with Room at the Inn which was sponsored by our church (Pursuit Church) in Denver, NC. This was an incredible experience for me. Basically our church provides 13 homeless men (we called them neighbors) a place to stay for the night. We pick them up at a designated place down in Charlotte and brought them up to the church. We had to make up 13 cots (with mattress), we provided dinner and breakfast in the morning, and our church has two showers for them wash up. We also had cloths for them if needed, and also provided them a lunch and care package when we took them back to Charlotte. The neighbors were incredible people and it was our pleasure to help them. They were all very thankful for a place to stay, especially when the weather has been so cold and rainy. As...
Finally got access to the website! Which means this is my official first day of the cycle. Going for my 4th dan will be hectic and long but I guess thats an obstacle that I have to overcome. Today was a somewhat decent day at TKD charlotte school. Not many after school students so I was able to focus on doubling up on my requirements. Surprisingly, there were a lot of junior tigers in class today! Helped out with the white belts as usual so did a lot of fun workouts and kicking with them, which also helped me knock of some of my kicking requirements for the cycle. Been back at TKD for 6 months now after taking a 4 year break for college and research, but it feels like nothing has changed. Same atmosphere as it's always been. Looking forward to this long cycle with all of you!
I woke up at 8am. I ate breakfast and then I walked 2 miles. Then I got ready for my friends party. Before I left I did 10 pushups 10 situps and 5 burpes. I went to my friends house and there were already 4 people there. After a few minutes 10 more people came so there were 15 people in all. They used three cars to get all 15 people to drive us all to defy gravity. It was a lot of fun there.After coming back we ate cake and pizza. After that we went up stairs I watched my friend play fortnite.Then it was time for me to go home.It did not take long to go home because his house is only three doors down from me. Then I had my watching time. In the evening I completed 100 pushups, 100 situps and 25 burpees. Then I went out...
Nice rainy day in Charlotte. I would wish the rain to stop... it does affect your disposition. Try to see past it. Also working to finish off my work for the year. This is the last official week for me, and am off next week. Looking forward to BB requirements and down time. Unfortunately I am missing BB class tonight at LKN, but fortunately my wife and I are volunteering at the church for Rooms at the Inn program where we take care of a group of homeless folks for an evening. Especially with this weather... this is a good night for this. I am excited to do this. I will write a journal tomorrow detailing how it went. Take care.
today we had a relaxing quiet day. It snowed and sticked! this morning we did our run for three miles and we did our pushups and sit ups.
Today I would up and much to my demise we went on a 3 mile walk then all tired did our 100, 100 and, 10. Then we all showered and made gingerbread houses and played games for the rest of the day.
Today we awoke to light rain. We all decided to go for a "complain", this is forced family exercise time. In truth, Anna and Charlie have been great about getting pushups, sit-ups and burpees done, the conversations always are about the 1.5 mile run/walk. Today was nice in that we went with multiple other family members for a three mile jog. When we got back it started snowing. immediately William wanted to go sledding, Maybe tomorrow. The other fun thing we are doing today is building a Gingerbread scene from Back to the Future. This movie is a family favorite, and this has become a tradition.
Today I woke up and did my physical requirements, poomsaes, and self-defenses. Then after I had Spanish class for 2 hours.
If there has ever been a day that I have been bored, then today was the day. The only thing I have done today jlhave been, sleeping, eating, and doing requirements. Other than that, I've been watching YouTube on a couch. I'm about to go to black belt class so I'm sure that will cheer my day up.
Today sence it’s the last day of school so weeeeee.................made finger snowmen ⛄️ ornaments one ☝️ person broke her ornament .then we watched like 4 movies ????.after that we had hot chocolate,cookies and we got to make 2 blanket forts I WANTED To PLAY FORT-NITE.
