Candidate Journals

I got to go on a vary fun field trip today. I got really wet though  

Today I had got a leadership credit, a mentor class and a weekday Black belt class. I went to the store and got blackberries. When I came back it was 9:15 and now it is 9:48. I still have to do homework and go to school. I am going to be tried at school tomorrow. 

I didn't have much homework today when I came back from school. So I started to do my requirements- because its better than doing nothing. I then went to Tae Kwon Do, helped out in family and took black belt class. I also did a mentor and mentee  session. I came back home and I am currently studying for a test I have on Thursday. Hope you had a great day!

Yesterday was a a normal but tiring day. School was like always except that I had tests throughout my classes. Once I finished school, I went to tae-kwon-do. There, I helped out the 5:25 class where the students did mostly review, so I got in some poomsaes and self defense helping them. Then, I did my session with my mentee right after class. Finally, I took Hyper where we practiced kicks. We also practiced staff strikes using the staff, which will be used for the staff form. When I came home, I was extremely soar and tired from the harsh day I had. Hope everyone has a great day!!

I feel like every week now, I have a test everyday. I am starting to appreciate days where we learn and have no tests the next day. I am becoming more pro at studying though- because I have another two tests tomorrow. It's like in all my journals, I always talk about having at least one test the next day. I honestly can't wait till it is the weekend. Anyways went to BB class after school and homework and that was pretty much it. Also, was pretty excited for the SpaceX Launch, with Musk's Roadster in space- pretty big achievement. 

I was awakened this morning by pain in my shoulder area.  I am not surprised ;  I keep putting it off but I know it's inevitable that I pay the Dr a visit.  So I guess I will toughen up go see him.  Regardless I'll try and do what requirements I'm able to do.

Well... I just watched the Eagles win. It was great to watch the "underdog" win. I do not want to use this journal to talk about football teams and players. However, I look at this particular Superbowl as a life experience. If you work hard, stay calm, and stay focused... you can do anything. This is the same in Tae Kwon Do. I believe I have said this before, but Tae Kwon Do has absolutely changed my life over the years. I know I have come a long away from my days as a white belt, and I am truly blessed to be part of the King Tiger family. I am doing things now that I could have only imaged many years ago. Tae Kwon Do has given me the focus and strength I need to be successful in everything I do... home, work, and just plain daily events. I think the other lesson learned...

Last night was something to remember, we are baby sitting a Rottweiler puppy (9 weeks old).  Adorable, but I forgot how much work puppies are.  He whined all night long, so least to say I had very little sleep.  He is just a baby, so I understand that he was feeling the need to be with someone by his side, so I called Mary to come downstairs and take care of the "Leo" as it's her responsibility to watch over him.  After she came down and slept on the kitchen floor with the puppy all went quiet.  Tonight will be another adventure! 

Routine is important.  I'm out traveling on business this week and being out of my normal routine makes one forget a lot...like making journal entries.  However, I have been getting workouts in.  2 yesterday as I try to get my new self-defenses in my brain.  Been avoiding business dinners and happy hours to keep my diet fairly clean.  About to go do my morning cardio then forms and body weight exercises this afternoon.

I had lots of homework when I came back from school. I tried to finsh as much as I can of my requirements. Still have more to do. I then went to Tae Kwon do and helped out a class, and did a mentor session. That was my day. Hope you had a fantastic day!   

Today my mom left. She left because she had to go to work out of town. When I woke up she was not there. My dad was not there either. My sister woke me up and asked me where my mom and dad where. I had to be honest so I said I don't know. She almost stared crying but, I cheered her up. My brother woke up a hour later and started to annoy me. Then he stared to play Minecraft. My dad soon came back and told me that my mom was on a plane. The rest of the day I did requirements. Today was a good day.

I almost forgot to write my journal for today. That would have broken my streak, but my memory came in clutch like the Eagles. I came home from school at 8pm, which sucked. I had this great service project I had to do for 2 hours after school, then went straight to my volunteer shift. My bed is really taunting me right now, but I have to resist and finish studying. Anyone else want this week to be over, even though it just started. 

I had an awesome time with King Tiger family and the many others doing our community service event.  I also failed to listen to my favorite boss advising me not to try and do too much!  Now I feel more pain.  I'm hoping I can quickly recuperate and finish my pre-cycle. 

     Today in PE we had half the gym playing a game called Tchouckball and the rest in various stations around the gym. One station was a jumprope station. There was a girl in my class that was too close to the wall and when she started jumping the rope knocked the class cover off of the fire alarm and the alarm went off. I probably couldn't have done that better even if I tried.

Today, the 8th grade classes that weren't outside in the modules went to tour Hough Highschool. It was pretty fun. When we got back, our classes were shortened, which was also fun. - Hannah Dubiel

my fish are getting bigger. i am also learning how to play a new song on the piano

Yesterday was a relaxing day as I took it easy. I finished my requirements throughout the morning and then I relaxed for a while. It felt good to take your mind off of school once in a while. After that, I helped my sister on her poomsaes and self defense as I did pieces of homework. Finally, I had the rest of the day to myself as I finished all my requirements and homework. In the free time, I watched the first half of the Superbowl and went to bed to get the news today morning that the Philidelphia Eagles won!!!! I hope everyone has a great day!

Today, is my first full week back and (and my first blog in almost 2 weeks) and today was very long and VERY boring i got to see my friends but even they cant make school any better but hey atleast you don't need as much smarts for video games right bye yeah i know very boring blog   

it was a close call. it was so close but it was a win for the eagles. " fly eagles fly". my friend was pretty bummed that her team lost but at least the half time show was ok. ok so i lied it was a really bad half time show and JT did not sound very good. sorry JT. 

My fish are growing. Had a good day at choir.    

Yesterday, I went to the Loaves & Fishes food drive. I had a great time. However, there was a lot of weird stuff that I/other people found: Opened can of green beansA shriveled up pomegranateA packet of Jello that expired about 8 years agoAn open packet of bubble gumOld oranges

Yesterday I participated in the  Loaves & Fishes food drive. I had a really fun time helping out with the other people and I also got to meet new people as well. I thought it was a really good community service because  it helps the people in need. Even though it was my first experience, it will probably be my best experience.

I don’t really like either teams that are in the super bowl, but I am going for the Patriots this year. This game isn’t looking good for the Patriots, but then again they work better during stress. Who knows though, if Eagles keep it up they might win. 

I had to work from home since the kids had the day off of school. I wasn't super productive with work but I got the important stuff done. When I went for a run my youngest son came along riding his bike, that made the run even better. Tomorrow is the community service project for the cycle so we will be doing that instead of the usual sparring class and black belt class.

Today was a exciting day! First, its the super bowl- I'm rooting for the Eagles, but I really don't care whether or not they lose. Second, we met our puppy that were gonna get this Saturday!!!! I'm very thrilled for this Saturday! Hopefully your team wins for the super bowl. 

Yesterday was an extremely tiring day as I did my community service. I was assigned to go to the Sharon Presbyterian Church in order to help sort and un-package food items. It took the whole time to sort out all the food items from the bags. This was to a great cause and it felt great to help the boy scouts out who were leading the cause. By the end of the service, my feet were soar from walking and delivering the food items from one place to another. Great job everyone at the community service!!!

     Today I started working on my SAE project in Agriculture. Im going to be making dreamcatchers out of natural materials to the best of my ability. So after it rained, my mom and I went on a walk and I looked for sticks that can be bent without breaking. We met this really fluffy dog and he rolled over when I pet him. I felt so special. I kind of wished that it rained longer though.

What a Super Bowl! Incredible plays, high scores, that is what I'm talking about!

Today we did our community volunteer project helping out sorting canned food that the Boy Scouts collected from the community for the Loaf and Fishes Pantry that will benefit those members of our community that find themselves in need for a little help to put food on the table for their family.  I have to say it was a very rewarding experience.

I don't think I have seen so many cans and generally food in one place. There were trucks and trucks with food to help the people without food. The charity work was amazing, and it really helped them- like a lot. I picked so many cans, and really just food- it felt so good when I cracked my back. Great job on the service project everyone!

Yesterday was an overall normal day. Due to school, I couldn't finish my requirements in the morning so I finished it in the evening. I had not tests or anything surprising that happened at school. When I came home, I relaxed and played with my sister as I finished my requirements. Yesterday was a great day and I hope that today will be a great day as well!!! 

I had a lot of fun doing the community service. I hope to do it again next year. - Hannah 

Today was our community service event. It was hard work but it was totally worth it. When I came back I started doing my requirements, I still have a lot more to do. In the evening a lot of my friends are coming over, so that will be fun. So far today has been a great day!

Today was a a teacher workday so I didn't have school. I was lazy and played video games in between doing my requirements. I did go for a run in the afternoon. Then we had dinner and watched a couple of episodes of Supergirl before it was time for bed. Tomorrow is my brother's birthday.

Its finally the weekend! When I came back from school, I felt so relived because all my tests and quizzes were done. Anyways, I did my requirements when I came home. I am then going to music lessons. But I am very excited about tomorrow for the community service event. Can't wait!

Today was a normal day like any other, all I did was have vocal class, played games, and did my requirements. I also got my report cards and I did a phenomenal job on it. In school I made a comic strip in creative writing class and I didn't do bad but I could've gotten a better score.Doing 150 push ups and 150 sit ups is hard so I took rounds on doing 10 push ups and then 10 sit ups and did it on and off.

Today I went to the family dance. Then I has to do my requirements. 

I am very tired. I never thought I would be in the same building with so many Nerf Guns. Parents night out was really fun though, and the kids had a blast. That was pretty much the highlight of my day....I am so glad it’s Friday....

I had two tests today. I got a 100 on the ELA one, but I don't know how well I did in Math. Tomorrow is the community service event and I'm pretty excited about it. - Hannah

It has been a long and crazy week of tests and I am extremely exhausted . It is good to know that it is the last day of the week for school! Yesterday was, as I said, exhausting. I finished all my requirements at the end of the day. I helped the 6:45 class as I also taught warm-ups. Got in a few poomsaes and self defense while helping. After helping, I took Black Belt class, where we did a lot of kicks and core exercises. Master Cavazos made us all hold high or low planks while one person in the line was kicking targets. Since you had to hold it until the person finished, it worked your core. After Black Belt class, I got in a mentor - mentee session. I had a very tiring day yesterday! Hope everyone has a great Friday!!!

Thank goodness is Friday!  Work has been pretty busy.  Keeping up with my routine and eating clean are my goals every day.

I am very tired. It is Friday night, and I am about to watch a movie with family. The main event today was Parents Night Out. I never thought I would be in the same building with so many Nerf 

Well today I got my bell rang sparing with my daughter, she connected a kick straight to my jaw.  Not a good feeling, got a little wooziness and had to step out to lean against the wall.  Then I got mad and went back to the matt to finish the round.  Other than that I had a pretty decent day.  

Today was a great day! I did my requirements when I came back from school. I also had a lot of homework to do-more than usual! I couldn’t go to Tae Kwon do because I had to go to church. Today was a bit of a stressful day- especially since I had to do a lot of stuff  to do when I got home.

Got another 4+ mile run in today. It was really good and enjoyed getting in the miles. I hope I can get another run in tomorrow. The evening was spent at King Tiger first helping out at family class and then black belt class. Tomorrow I will have to work from home since the kids are out of school.

Today marks the 16th year of me being on this Earth. Just a fancy way of saying today is my birthday. Didn’t have much things planned for today, except go to church in the evening. I had some really great cake this morning as well, and equally had a good amount of school work.

Today my mom picked me up early from school because we had a half day. We have Friday and Monday off for teacher work days. My grandmother is coming to visit and take care of me and my brother so my parents can work. When I got home I went to run 2 miles by myself. 

Yesterday was an overall great day. In school, my grades where handed back and I was thrilled to achieve great grades throughout my quarter. I finished most of my requirements in school except my poomsaes and self defense. After I finished school, I was extremely tired and came back home to rest. I needed a break from all those tests in school! Afterwards, I got in a few poomsaes and self defense. I hope everyone has a great day!!

Its the first of February, and its been a pretty good start to this month. I woke up this morning and went to my statistics class and actually understood what my teacher was saying. I have a test in that class next week and I am doing my best to prepare myself for it and pass it with flying colors. I then went home and took a short nap before picking my coworker up for work. Work today wasn't bad at all. it seemed very relaxed and calm. After work my mom and I took sparring class and I feel as though I get better every time I go. tomorrow is a new day and I get to have a bit of time to relax after school and before black belt class. I am going to use that time to prepare myself for next weeks test and of course get some...

On the road too early today to hit the gym and still get 8 hrs so I'm studying self-defenses tonight.  Needed to give the legs a rest anyway.  Back at the gym in the AM.

It is the middle of the week, and I feel like I have gotten a bunch done already, both for work and for BBC. Nate and I have been working pretty hard to get a bunch of requirements worked on. The plan is to continue working through our essays as well. Unfortunately, I need to travel for work next week and will not have as much class time as I usually get, so getting as much in this week as possible. I am really looking forward to the service project this weekend. It should be a great experience. There is no better feeling than helping others in need. I also think it a great opportunity to spend some time with our fellow black belt candidates as well. Get to know the people we are training with better.

Today nothing happened. I didn’t know what to talk about. So good bye. 

Today feeling much better.   I will be glad when I am at my normal.  You know I'm in terrible condition when I am not able to do pushups.

Yesterday was a day like any other day. I had nothing that went crazy yesterday surprisingly because every day something unexpected comes up. So, I finished my requirements at the end of the day like I always do while I was helping classes. In school, I had no tests for once and that gave me a chance to relax in school since I was already caught up. Once school was finished, I went to Tae - Kwon - Do to help out the 6:45 class. It was nice helping out the younger kids who are still learning. After helping, I took Black Belt class where we did poomsaes, kicks and rolls throughout the class. Finally, I got in a mentor-mentee session in with my mentor. I went home very tired and slept immediately. Hope eveeryone has a great day today!!!

Wednesdays are like the half way point of the week. Like you are almost there, two more days to go. It was just an average day for me though, except for the moon. I had a bunch of studying to do when I got home, and that is what I was basically doing after school- other than requirements. I still have more to go, hopefully I can push through and finish my goals, and finish up studying.  

Did you Guys watch the super blue blood moon. It was amazing. The news reporters say it wont happen for another 210 years. also the wolves were Howling it was really WOLF 

I had some homework I had to finish when I came back from school. After I finished them I did my requirements. I then went to church class, I just came back and I'm currently studying. Today was just like any other Wednesday. 

I was a bad brother and I completely forgot to call my little brother on his birthday. I will have to remember to make up for that by calling him tomorrow. In my defense the time difference between Denmark and the US does not make it easy. Other than that it was a good day.

Itsssss Wednesday, hump day. We are half way to the weekend, and i am looking forward to it. Saturday is community service, and it is about time that i do help others out. Not that i don’t do that often. I just feel as though it has been a while. I absolutely love that feeling of helping someone out, it’s a very warm and fuzzy feeling in my heart telling me I’m doing something right. 

This week for me me has been crazy because i have 3 project due, 4 assignments and a comic strip. I'm trying my best to put all my effort but I don't know where to start. I am also practicing for my school rubix cube competition so i can get better. But I am also practicing Taekwondo as well of course. Doing all of this might be hard but I just have to do my best I guess.

Today I was looking forward to getting some running done at school during PE. But it was too cold out so they made us stay inside. So I came home and ran 2 miles without my mom telling me to. I even did the long run from my house to Publix without my dad for the first time today.

Today I found out that I was going to the family dance. My brother is not coming because he thinks that it will kill his street “credit”. 

Today, nothing special really happened. I took sparring and that was really all that was significant. Also, it was very cold today, which is why I decided not tot run. - Hannah

Building up my running, this is something that I struggle with.  Keeping up with clean eating, it makes me feel better and lighter which helps me with my cycle routine.

today I went to school. it was a boring and regular day.that is all I did and that is mostly what I did each day at school.  

Today is Monday and I could easily fall into the typical Monday mood... but I am really trying to stay positive on this gloomy (weather) day. It has already been an interesting day at work, found out that some decisions were made around our business that affect the team, and I am not sure the decisions were made with all the right facts. That could be a problem, but trying to keep myself and my team in a positive mood. My plan is to grab the day and make it a productive day. No time like the present. I hope others do the same. Enjoy your Monday!

Off to the gym.  Thinking I may do a 4 mile run today and perhaps some forms. Need to make time to get self-defense training in.

I wasn't able to go to Tae Kwon Do today because I had a band concert to go to. The band concert was so fun. Even though I couldn't go to Tae Kwon Do, I got a lot of my requirements done. 

I began today taking medications and forcing myself to eat some food and of course plenty of liquids. My requirements have come to a screeching halt. I can hardly wait to get going again 

Today in school i got a new record for my rubix cube and it was 40.6 seconds. I am also am participating in a rubix cube competition in my school.

     Yesterday in agriculture we got to go outside and do work outside. I was the only girl actually outside. All the others were in the green house planting seeds. I was raking mulch with one of my friends during that time. We were walking along the sides of the raised beds because all of the ground was all muddy due to the rain. I am so surprised that I didn't fall into the mud. I tripped and fell on the concrete but at least it wasn't the mud.

The only thing that was really interesting that happened today was the fact that I am struggling in science. Nothing much else happened. - Hannah

Well tonight is the State of Union. For those of you that don't what that is, the President goes to Congress to address everyone in America- and talk about the status of the nation. Pretty big night, for those in Civics class. I'll be up watching the speech, because it was advised to watch for one of our homework assignments. Other than that, it was a casual Tuesday for me. 

Yesterday was just another regular day for me. I had no tests in school, so school was almost a breeze. After school, I went to Tae-Kwon-Do, where I helped out the 5:25 classes. The students in that class did kicks and self-defense for their belt level so I got in a few self-defenses while teaching. I then did a mentor-mentee session with my mentee and finished just in time for Hyper, where we practiced mostly tornado kicks. We also started practicing the staff part of the demo. I got in a lot of credits in yesterday and I hope that the same will happen today.

Had a good workout this morning. Going to bump up to old fashioned "two a days" 2-3 times a week to see if I can boost my stamina and get in the extra time I need for self defenses, etc. Pulled out of the running for a job in the Boston area today. Too much going on and certainly do not want to move farther north.  About to start my afternoon workout which should be physically easy.....going to start learning new self defense techniques.

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Today I lot of people were asking them to go to the dance with them. No one asked me. I am not sad.

I did my requirements when I came back from school. I went to Tae Kwon Do after. I got my leadership 1&2 and a mentor session in. Thats all! Have a terrific Tuesday!

Yesterday was a very upbeat day for me. I finished all my requirements in the morning except my poomsaes and self-defense so I could practice with my sister on her poomsaes. Then, I kicked backed and relaxed as I watched the pro-bowl, which was amazing. I soon remembered I had homework so I had to finish that up at the end of the day and I had to work with my sister on her poomsaes. Once this crazy day ended, I was pretty tired and wasn't ready for school to start again. I am looking forward to next Saturday and Sunday!!!

Getting back to the daily routine and adding to my workout.  Keeping clean eating a top priority.

Well, today was not very exciting. It was a normal Monday for me. No bear attacks or UFOs I witnessed today. I woke up early- did some of my requirements, went to school, came back did homework- did some requirements, went to my volunteer shift, came back home- did more homework, and then finished up requirements. That was a very basic rundown of a normal Monday for me. It was just a plain old Monday, ice cream with no flavor. 

Start of a new beginning today and I was right, I was very exhausted throughout the day. I think its because I am now anemic. I found out I was anemic when I was in the hospital. my iron levels are usually high but recently they have been really low causing me to become anemic. its been a rough change and its hard to get used to being so exhausted all the time. Anyways, today was very long as usual. went to work then school then work again. I am going to get some rest to do it all over again tomorrow, yay.

Well this last week gives meaning to two sayings, one of which is "Man proposes and God disposes", and "Life comes at you fast".  My youngest daughter got pretty sick and was hospitalized for two days, starting Tuesday mid day and discharged from the hospital Thursday mid day, bringing everything to a halt but taking care of her for almost 3 days (including work).  Thank God she is out of the hospital and feeling better (still a little depleted of energy, but getting better everyday).  Getting back to the routine is number one priority.  Good thing that we had some pre-cycle days that come in handy when unplanned situations happen.  

Today I went to school. I had to practice my Chinese Dance. My teacher said that I was really good but I don’t know. 

Yesterday was an extremely tiring day for me as I did my 3.5 mile run / 5K . It hurt very much when I ran but I went through without stopping and got 29 minutes and 12 seconds. Looking on the fast time I got, I might have ran slower if I could do it again because I need to beat my time for the written / physical test. Before the run, I took sparring where we did mostly stretches and kicks. I got in a lot of good roundhouse and stretch kicks throughout sparring. Once sparring ended and I  finished my run, I took Black Belt class where we did staff and stick forms throughout the beginning of class and then closer to the end of class, we did poomsaes. At the very end, we played Tae-Kwon-Do jeopardy where the team I was playing on won. I then came home...

I go from my body aching to my wife giving me the flu.  Well this is the way things are sometimes.  I will be glad when I can get back 

This morning I went to church. When I came back, I was free for the whole day, I didn't go anywhere else. So I got a lot of my requirements done. I feel like the weekend goes by so fast and the weekdays goes by so slow. That was my day, not much interesting stuff happened. 

I started my day with some push ups and sit ups. Then I watched some TV while my dad made breakfast (pancakes, sausage, and bacon). We ate, and then cleaned up my Lego room. Then we worked on one of my essays (hero 1). We worked on more exercises, then I did some school work. We hung out some more and then finished our exercises. The finished my school work and then I had Basketball at Dream Big. Then we went to grocery store in the pouring rain. Came home, and had dinner. Now I am just chilling out until bed time.

Today we were lazy. I got started on my requirements at 7 am and got them done early. Then we went to yoga and our friend Alex joined us. He really liked yoga and wants to come back next week. For dinner we had a pizza while we watched Supergirl.

Tomorrow i will go back to my normal schedule. I haven’t worked or went to school since last Monday. It was a rough week you could say. I could barely get through today. I got up late and did homework, went out for about two hours and was completely exhausted. Yet, tomorrow I’ll be up from 4am-8pm going to work then school then work again. I’m not sure how tomorrow will go but i am going to take it as easy as possible without wearing myself out. I miss the old me, when i could last a whole day and go workout and not me super exhausted. I guess that’s what i get for being in the hospital for two and a half days 

I went to Tae Kwon do this morning. I took sparring class and half way through sparring class we did our pretest running since we didn't do it last week because of the icey sidewalks. I had to run for an mile. When I was done I took my black belt class. When I came home, I was so tired a sore. I relaxed for a little bit, after I had more energy in myself I went straight to finishing my requirements because I started them at Tae Kwon Do. Other than that, that's all I did! Have a great day! 

My day is pretty much winding down. I went to church today, and came back at 2. Then I did my requirements and hung out with friends. I ended off the day watching a movie with my family. It was pretty much a normal Sunday, except for the fact that I didn't have to do any homework. Anyways, tomorrow is a Monday- which means back to school. 

today I got back from south Carolina. it was a lot of fun. I am so sad that we missed the rrunning. I was at a soccer tournament. I hope that I can make it up and I hope that it will be good. 

Today was a very chill day. I didn't do much. That's all. Goodnight. - Hannah

Today I just woke up. Because it is a Sunday I am not going any where today. 

Back home.  Good to sleep in own bed.  I have a few hours before heading back to Manhattan for a work dinner.  Headed to the gym after a nap to do forms, etc.  

Today I had to run. When I was running I had to do it alone. No other first poom was there. When I was running I could not feel my body it felt like I was not there. There were cars all over the place. They were loud. Yesterday the site was down so I could not get on to it. My mom and dad came back today. I have not yet seen my dad. I wonder where he is. 

Today my grandfather came up to spend the day with us. He went with us to a Harry Potter birthday party. There was lots of fun activities. We got to make slime. We also drank butterbeer and ate cake. They even had a magician who did a magic show for us. Before we went home I got to say hi to the guinea pigs. It was a fun day.