Spring 2025 Black Belt Cycle

Candidate Journals

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Black Belt candidates blog daily about their journey: their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and successes; their pain and their encouragement. Follow along on their journey; words of encouragement are always welcome!

A good Saturday

This morning we woke up and went to sparring. It is not always fun getting up early to get going but I never regret going once I am there. Black belt class was fun too with learning my stick form, now I just need to practice it over and over again. The afternoon was spent with Angel's dad and the kids. We went to a birthday party for one of Patrick's best friends. The kids had a really good time. Dinner was great with chili beans and corn bread.

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Journal - Day 35

This week has been really long with my mid-term tests and i am super exhausted. I decided to sleep in today and woke up at 7am instead of my daily routine of 5.30am. Felt amazing to get that extra hour of sleep. I went to Tae Kwon Do this morning for my sparring class. We did our pre-test run and Master Evins made all the 2nd to 3rd Dan's run 3.2 miles (5K). I ran at a steady pace and finished 3.2 miles in 29.12 minutes. My goal in the final test is to finish the 3.2 miles in 27 mins or so. I also finished all my requirements for the day in between classes and during the Black Belt class. I have the day today to finish some school assignments and relax. Hope everyone has a great day!!!

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I  decided to take off a few days from a whole lot of anything .  My body needed a deserved rest and my mind is listening.  I can focus on ess

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pretty early.

The reason I am writing this journal early, is because I won't be able to get on my computer to write my journal till the night. I am going out with friends pretty soon. Anyways. after Black Belt Class I didn't do much requirements. I ran 4 miles, after hitting my leg on door- which hurt. After BB class, I went to an activity and just came back. The day is not over just yet though. Great everyone on your run!

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January.27.2018

Today I had to run my pretest and it took me 40 minutes to run about 3.5 miles (give or take). I have a lot to improve on. That's all. Ciao! - Hannah

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"chill day"

Today was a relaxed day. I had no school so I got to finish a lot of my requirements. However I did still have some homework to catch up on but not that much. I'm going to music class in a little bit and then my cousins are coming over after. Hope everyone is having a fantastic day so far!

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1/27/18

Greetings from NYC.  Last night was our anniversary so I got my lift in early and went extra hard and heavy.  Needed to burn off some calories for the massive meal I knew was coming.  We were not disappointed.  Great evening now off to see a show today.  Training resumes tomorrow!

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Day off

Today we stayed home from school for a teacher workday. I got started on my requirements early. Then we went to play bowling. It was fun. For dinner we went to The Melting Pot for my brothers early birthday dinner and my parents spent a lot of money. It was really good.

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Friday Night

It was a pretty good week. Had a business trip to San Francisco, CA. Met with a client out there and had to provide a business proposal. It went well and we are moving forward. Good things. Had a great day today. Did the Kickboxing class with Master Marcus, and did Black Belt class as well. We worked on staff and sticks. Great way to end the day. We are ready for our official pre-test run tomorrow, since the sidewalks were still a mess last weekend. Looking forward to it. This weekend is about working on some essays and  exercises. Hope everyone enjoys some outside time. Should be nice this weekend.

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TFI Friday

So TFI Friday is not a misspelling according to my British coworker but a reference to a British TV show. I guess I will use that from now on even if I have never actually seen the show. I have been looking forward to the weekend because I am somewhat frustrated with work. At least we started the weekend well with a good family dinner at The Melting Pot as an early birthday dinner for Erik.

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all good days come to an end.

Today was a good day. It might have been because I had no stress about school and I got to sleep in till 8. Or it might have been....never mind- it was because I had no school. I was able to catch up on requirements and just relax from a long week. I played with a few of my friends for an hour and now about to go eat my dinner, with my family and cousins. Today was a good day, nonetheless, and sadly it is coming to an end.  

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Just another Thursday

It was a good day and I got lots of stuff done. I worked on a project I have been wanting to get some progress on. I also managed to finish an essay. The evening was spent going to classes and watching a little TV.

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So, if you all have read my last post, i was in the hospital since Tuesday January 23rd. I was finally discharged on Thursday January 25th. It was a long two and a half days in the hospital. It actually felt long. Sitting around and doing absolutely nothing but sleeping, getting blood drawn, eating, talking to all kinds of doctors and nurses. They finally pin pointed how to treat my infection and released me late Thursday morning. I was so relived. I had felt so much better that day, but not quite 100%. Around 3ish that day i had an episode that i was having the past couple days at the same time. Fever of 103, chills, and high heart rate. But today, i was waiting for 3pm to pass by to see if i was gonna have another episode. I was so relieved when it didn’t. It helps me know...

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Feeling better

So, if you all have read my last post, i was in the hospital since Tuesday January 23rd. I was finally discharged on Thursday January 25th. It was a long two and a half days in the hospital. It actually felt long. Sitting around and doing absolutely nothing but sleeping, getting blood drawn, eating, talking to all kinds of doctors and nurses. They finally pin pointed how to treat my infection and released me late Thursday morning. I was so relived. I had felt so much better that day, but not quite 100%. Around 3ish that day i had an episode that i was having the past couple days at the same time. Fever of 103, chills, and high heart rate. But today, i was waiting for 3pm to pass by to see if i was gonna have another episode. I was so relieved when it didn’t. It helps me know...

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Day 13

Today I met up with my mentor I learned staff form two. I retook my written test and got a 100. I was so happy when I heard It was amazing, but because I took my written test I did not get a leadership credit 1 or 2. I was really looking forward to that. Today me and my friends had our first big fight. It was hard to work with each other. We did not solve it. My mom and dad are in Ohio so, I have to stay with my grandma and grandpa. Today is a good day.

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No school tomorrow?

Today was a stressful day. I had 3 tests today. I didn't finish one of the tests so I have to finish it on Monday. Anyways, when I came back home I had no homework since we have no school tomorrow (teacher work day)! YAY! So I went right to doing my requirements and practicing my falls since I'm not really good at them! After, I went to Tae Kwon do and took black belt class and had a mentor session, practicing poomsaes and self defenses. That was my day. Good night!

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Journal - Day 34

Yesterday was a really, really long day. I didn't finish my requirements in the morning so I had to do all my requirements at the end of the day. School was extremely tiring as I got two very big mid-year exams which I am still working on. After a very tiring school day, I went to class and helped out the 6:45 family class where the students did poomsaes and self defense because It was black stripe week. Once I finished helping the family class I then took Black Belt class where we did the same thing as family class, poomsaes and self-defense. I really need to get into the details of my poomsaes so it can look better. Yesterday was a long and crazy day for me and I hope today (Friday) will be better!!! 

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January.25.2018

{The website keeps being mean to me. Posts are going to be a little more sporadic.} Today I had my orthodontist appointment and got to get out of school early! I also ran 2 miles and did a PMAA class.  That's all for now. Goodnight! - Hannah

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Journal 8

     My American History teacher got another kitten! She said that when he gets his shots, she will bring him in. Not only will there be one cat running around the class, theres going to be two cats! I didn't have any core classes today because today was a clean-out day where we had to clean out our binders and lockers. I never knew that it could take so long to clean out binders. Today was great.

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Journal - Day 33

Yesterday was a normal day for me as I followed everything on my daily schedule ; Finishing School, Coming to Tae-Kwon-Do and going back back home. I couldn't finish all my requirements yesterday due to some pieces of homework but I finished all my poomsaes and self defense. Unfortunately, their is going to be no more crazy things that mess up my schedule at school so I have a long road ahead with no breaks in school. Even with this normal schedule, I am still going to take mid-year tests, which I've been hoping won't come. I Hope everyone has a wonderful Day!!!

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Today I am going to try and get as many requirements in as possible.   It seems like my mind says yes and my body is saying I don't want to but perseverance!  

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time to relax from school

After a week full of tests, I have no school tomorrow. I am so glad, because I have no test to worry about tomorrow. Anyways, today was a good day. My test was in first block, so I got it over with. After the test, the day just winded down from there. Then I went to BB class and had a mentor session. 

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I had a difficult time getting on the BB site today.  I'm here now so today began with my favorite breakfast of egg whites, beacon and anice mug of coffee.   I played pickleball and had a great time at King Tiger today.  I was even able to get some requirements done. 

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Long day

Today i was supposed to work at 4:45am. I had to call out sick this morning, i was not feeling well at all today. I also ended up have to skip my morning college classes and went to the doctors. Shortly during my visit at the doctors i was sent to the ER for a kidney infection.  I’ve had one before but this one was by far the worst. I ended up with a high fever of 103.6 at one point but i am back down to normal temperature. I was not able to do any of my requirements due to not feeling well and all the different chords attached to me. It’s been a long and painful day but i will get better soon

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Happy Thursday

Today was really good because we only had 4 days of school this week. Tomorrow is a teacher workday so we don't have to go to school. We had an early dinner tonight so I could go to meet my mentor early and do the make up for my pre-test. Then we had black belt class and came home. 

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Journal - Day 32

Yesterday was a great day and really warm. I didn't finish my requirements in the morning since I didn't have time but I finished my requirements at the end of the day. School was a breeze as we didn't do anything really hard or important. After I finished school, I went to help out the 6:45 class. I got in both Leadership 1 and 2 credits due to the fact that I led class. I then got in a session with my mentee right before Black Belt class. I took Black Belt class where we practiced mostly falls and rolls. I got in a good amount of rolls and falls throughout the class. Finally, I got a mentor session in where we practiced Staff Form 1,2 & 3. After this whole day was finished, I was extremely tired and soar when I came home. Hope everyone has a great day!!!

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Day 12

Today I had a good day. I got my first sparring class credit and I plan to go to sparring class on Saturday. I got my leadership one credit in.

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A white belt again!

After school, I did my homework and studied for a test that I have tomorrow. I then started doing my requirements. I also started the white belt challenge when I went to Tae kwon do. I came early so that I can do a mentee session with my mentee and I stayed late so that I can do a mentor session with my mentor. I’m gonna go back to studying for my test after I write this this journal. Goodnight! 

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Monday Homework club

Today after school I had to go to a homework club at my school. During homework club we have to try and get our weekly homework finished earlier. I am going to homework club so I can get it done and not have to worry about it. This means I have more time to do requirements for black belt!

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weather change

What difference a week make.  We go from snow twenties and thirty degree to an enjoyable sixty something.   It helps to begin the day in a happy mood.   I hope to get some requirements in.

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I awaken late this morning thinking how I was going to get a bunch of requirements done.  I began very nicely but after a couple hours working out it seemed as though every muscle in my body started to ache.  So I will look to 

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January.23.2018

Today I had my guitar recital and I fell asleep in science class (but only for a little bit).  There wasn't much else that was exciting so I'll end this here. - Hannah

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same time- i feel like a robot

This whole week to me has been on a schedule- this is the exact time I wrote my journal yesterday. I had test every single day this week and would study after my what I had to do after school. Then I would write my journal towards the end of my day, when I am winding down to recharge myself- to do the same thing tomorrow. Today was just a normal day like the rest. I honestly can't wait till Friday- "when I become a human again."

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Day 11

Today I did my requirements and I got a mentor, mentee, leadership one credit and a weekday black belt credit in. I also finished my homework. 

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Evening with my grandmother

Today I went to school. When I came home I ran 1.5 miles. Then my grandmother came to spend the evening with me and my brother so my parents could go out. She bought us chicken from Publix. We had a really good time.

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Phantom

So today was a regular day at work but I had to leave a little early so my wife and I could make it back into uptown for dinner. After a nice restaurant week dinner we went to see Phantom of the Opera. It was a really good show and I enjoyed it a lot.

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Journal - Day 31

Yesterday was a very tiring and chaotic day. I couldn't finish my requirements in the morning so I had to do them before and after classes (Tae-Kwon-Do). I had many tests in school and was very tired from the beginning. After school, I helped out the 5:25 class and led the warm-ups as well. The whole class was poomsaes, so I got in a few poomsaes with them. I also got in a mentor-mentee session in right before Hyper. In Hyper, we practiced mostly drop-kicks and reverse-tornadoes. It was a harsh day and I am hoping that today will be better!!! 

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Best day ever

Today i had the best day ever. It was so much fun.  I got to help the new student. I got to play the piano at school  

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I did my homework and studied for the test that I have tomorrow. After I studied for a little bit I started doing my requirements. I also started the white bel

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School Stress!

It was very hard to wake up in the morning because I was slept in all the other days. Today at school it was a normal day for me- we have a lot of upcoming test and quizzes though. I came back from school and finished all my weeks homework then I went and started doing my requirements. That's basically it. Bye!

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Back to normal

Since we had many snow days last week, i didn’t work or go to school much. Today, my schedule is back to normal. Getting up at 3:45am and getting ready for work, yes’m i work that early in the morning. I do that Monday-Friday. Trust me, it’s exhausting. After i get off work at 8am, i go home and get ready for my morning classes at CPCC. After i get out of classes i usually either go home or go to the library and knock out all th homework i need to do. After all that, at 2:30 i get ready to go work again until 6 or 7 and then take some kind of taekwondo class. I repeat that schedule everyday except Saturday and Sunday. On sundays i work 10-5 which isn’t too bad. I do have to say, i very much look forward to weekends. 

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1/23/18

Feeling a lot better and almost back to normal.  Completed 90% or so of my written study materials last night.  Checking off small boxes each day!  Off for today's workout!

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two hours till Tuesday.

Exactly 2 hours till it becomes Tuesday. I still have to finish up studying for another test today; I am loaded with tests this week. I was able to do requirements, after coming home from school and in the morning. Then I had a volunteer shift for 2 hours and then started studying after coming back home. Pretty hectic Monday- in my opinion. 

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UNC-Charlotte Choir

I was selected to sing in the UNCC children's choir.  It was fun but also hardcore.  :-) ..Halalujeh!!!

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Day 10

Today I helped out with class. I got my first leadership 1. I walked 5.3 miles.

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Journal - Day 30

Yesterday was pretty warm and fun. I finished my requirements throughout the morning and helped my sister with some homework. I practiced my pooomsaes while watching myself in the mirror to see if my stances are good. Then, I watched the only football game available, the Patriots VS Jaguars. It was a really good game. After that, I met up with my gang (Taylor, Bailey, Camdon, Josh, Zach, Greg) and went for a run. I got a good run in with my best friends. I had some fun with them and then I went back home. My legs are very soar and I am hoping they will get better!!!

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back to normal.

Snow days are over. The sun has taken- over. And we are back to normal. Back to waking up early tomorrow. Today was a busy day for me in the morning. I had places I had to go, then came back and did as much requirements as I could. Then I had a test I needed to study for, so my friends and I got into a study group. This week is very packed for me, in tests. I have a test every day this week. It going to be a bumpy train ride, for school. Anyways, I have to finish up studying and get some sleep.  

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School tomorrow😭

I basically had the whole day to myself except in the morning because I had to go somewhere. I came back at around 3:00, so when I came back I went straight to doing my requirements. Tomorrow we have to go to school, meaning I have to wake up early in the morning-Ughh! So I better go to sleep now-after I write this journal. Goodbye! 

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Another Good Sunday

Got up this morning and started the morning with a good breakfast with kids. Then Nate and I did some workout. We then started to clean up his Legos and Nerf stuff. Got the room back to normal, and then off to run. I spent the afternoon cleaning up the garage and getting some shelves installed. We took some breaks to do some exercises throughout the day. Nate then had Basketball at Huntersville Elementary with Dream Big, and he had a blast. Came home to find my daughter had started dinner which was a surprise. We had dinner and finished the evening with the last of our exercising. Then, the plan is some TV and off to bed. This will probably be the first full week these kids will have since the holidays. Crazy.

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Journal Day 14

Got up play and then did some school work. Workout, cleaned my LEGO room, ran did more school work, and then went to basketball. Now I am righting this and soon I will go workout. 

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January.21.2018

{Sorry for not posting. I didn't have as much time as I thought I would have but I will be more diligent with this.} Today was a nice and peaceful day. It was also very warm outside, so that was very nice. Nothing really happened today, I just stayed at home for most of it. That's all. Goodnight! -Hannah  

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Day 9

So far I have not done any requirements. I have not done requirements because we were out all day. So far I had done 1.6 miles today and I plan to do more. 

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deal or no deal

today i watched the show deal or no deal. it was fun and i liked it.   

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1/21/18

Antibiotics kicking in.  10 hours of sleep last night!!  I went to the gym after meditating and ran 4 miles on the treadmill in 40 minutes.  It was the limit of what I could do today but I made it.  It will be harder on pavement but this was a milestone. Will do shorter sprints this week to help with sparring.  I will go back in a few hours after the exercise rooms have cleared to work on forms.  I let this sickness and upcoming work schedule make me doubt and wobble a bit. I'm feeling better now.  Getting my mojo back.

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Journal - Day 29

Yesterday I took the pre-test and I passed. The written part of the pre-test was a breeze as I got almost everything right. We had no run due to the snow and harsh weather. I need to work on my pull-ups for my physical. Hope everyone has a great day!!!

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A good Saturday

So today we got the pretest over with. I was a little sad that we didn't get to go run, it would have been a good warm-up before doing all the other exercises. During the afternoon I went for a run with the boys and we got the time for Patrick's 1.5 mile run. Tomorrow I will do the timing for my own 1 mile run.

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Sore.....

Today was our pretest. We did everything except the running because it was icey on the sidewalks so it was dangerous to run outside, other than that we did our poomsaes, self defenses, and our written test. I came back and did some of my requirements but not a lot since I was too sore so I took a little rest. Then I did the remaining of my requirements after. That’s all! Good night! 

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need some sleep.

My back is killing me. It hurts really bad. I think I might just need to get some sleep. After TKD today, I had music lessons and then went to mass. I was very busy today, but it really was just a normal Saturday, not including the pre-test. Great job everyone on the pre-test!

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7th posting Spring 2018

Today was the pre-test and the official beginning of the cycle.  Got to work in getting things down and sharp.  

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test

today I did the written test it was hard. I got a really bad score and now I have to re take it but I am Shure I wont do bad next time 

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Day 8

Today I toke the written and physical test. I have to do the written test over but I will study harder next time.

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1/20/18

Today will be a brain day.  Going to focus on the written test, anatomy test and maybe self-defenses.  I think my body needs an easy day.

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Journal - Day 28

Yesterday was a very relaxing day as I finished my requirements throughout the day. I also finished some more homework my teacher's assigned over the "break". I still have a few more which I am going to space out over Saturday and Sunday. It was getting warm so I went outside and played with the remaining snow. I hope everyone has a great day!!      

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Work week is over

It was a good week. I never actually managed to go into the office. I really do like working from home. The kids school was on a 3 hour delay this morning. I guess they did that so they won't have to make up for one more day. I am still curious why they don't plan for extra days in case we have snow. Statistically speaking it is not unlikely that we will have 1 or 2 more good snowfalls that will shut down the city. Well enough about snow. Patrick and I ended up going to the Lake Norman school for a black belt class since we our own school was closed Wednesday and Thursday. It was my first visit up there but I am sure we will be back.

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work from home.

Pretty eventful day today. Had a work from home, so basically I did school work at home. I got a whole lot of assignments. Not even joking. I have 2 full essays due Sunday. I was pretty busy the whole day trying to finish up assignments. Anyways I got my requirements done and reviewed for the pre test tomorrow.  

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Prepping for pretest

Today was my e-learning day. It was a half day so I got out of school at 11:30am. After I was done with school I went straight to doing my requirements and studying for the pretest I have tomorrow, which I am really stressed about. In between doing my requirements and studying I had some breaks where I would just watch some of my favorite shows (Stranger Things). That's basically it. Have a good night!

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6th posting Spring 2018

Taking it easy today as tomorrow is the pre-test.  Want to be well rested and ready for tomorrow.

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E-learning day!

Today I finished the week off with an e-learning day. It was super boring and never seemed to end and then it was over and with it the school week. Then i went to black belt and i got lots of credits and ti was super fun. Then we went out to eat. Also was today like national birthday day everyone seemed to have a birthday on that one day. Enjoy the rest of your day byeeeeeee!

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Kukkiwon Cup Journal

We added the credits for Kukkiwon to Thursday's tracking. We got to Greenville the day before Kukkiwon Cup and stayed at a hotel. We got up early, had breakfast and got there early. I stretched and practiced some Poomsaes and Breaking. When it was time to do Poomsaes I got bronze but the other competitors were better than I was. In breaking, I got first. In sparring, I also got gold, and I got first in my group. This made me able to compete in the Grand Competition. In the competition, I competed against a group of kids that were much more experienced and I lost. However, it was an awesome experience, and I was happy to compete. Cannot wait for the next one.

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1/19/18

Day 2 of antibiotics.  Feeling a bit better but tired.  Workout this morning was better than yesterday so I am trying to remain positive.  Just keep chopping wood.

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Day 7

I had no school today and today was the end of the quarter. I stayed home today in my room I did my requirements. 

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Snow days and life lessons

It has been a long couple of days frozen over. I did not want to bring myself to say this, but i actually miss working and school. I have been using these couple of days to catch up on school work and requirements. Yesterday i "adulted". Between the time that i woke up and went to over to my friends apartment, i called Geico and set up my own insurance policy. i am taking that next step in life and growing up as the days go on. Next thing you know, i will own my own place. Life comes at you fast, and im learning that more and more everyday.

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Kukkiwon Cup

Hello everyone. I added my Kukkiwon Cup credits to my 1/18/2018 tracking stats. I really liked the Kukkiwon event. I really like to spar, which is my favorite part. Poomsaes and Breaking are good too, but sparring is what I enjoy most. It was a great experience. The group of gentlemen (four) I was paired up with were all great folks from different schools throughout North Carolina. It was great to talk and hear their experience. Most of them are like me -- doing this with their children. It was also great to hear how Tae Kwon Do has changed their lives. I know it has changed mine. I am in a much better place both physically and mentally. The sparring match went pretty well. Although I did not win, I feel like it was the best match I have competed in as of yet. I controlled the situation and was...

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Another bonding day

My Great grand daughter over again today.  I'm learning new songs and putting puzzles together.   Today seems to be starting a little slower than normal.  Atleast the sun is shinning.  I guess I will work a few requirements in and enjoy the rest of my day.

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Journal - Day 27

Today I woke up getting the news that their was no school due to the harsh and cold weather. This was unexpected because all the administrators had their mind on having school today. Lucky for me, I have the whole day to prepare for my pre-test, finish my requirements and take the day easy. Yesterday was just like this as I finished my requirements and reviewed all my poomsaes and self defense all the way up to high red belt. I finished up a few school assignments and then took the day easy. I looked out at the snow and realized yesterday that unless the sun was going to shine the whole day, there was going to be no school. I am looking forward to tomorrow and the third quarter of my school year. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

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5th posting Spring 2018

Another day working from home, I guess one benefit is that you can work on your comfy clothes.  Feeling stronger, my shoulders and arms are getting shape.  Tomorrow is another day.

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January.18.2018

Today I stayed home and did my workout while cleaning my room. That's all I did. Ciao! - Hannah

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snow day

today I went to the park and I had a blast. I enjoyed it a lot and have an e learning day tomorrow and will have no school again.

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1/18/18

Had a decent 1.5 mile run but still sick.  Starting second round of antibiotics tonight.  Not moving to DC either.  Time to get refocused.

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Day off

Today we had the day off. one of my friends came over. We had fun. Tomorrow we have an E-learning day, which means i have school half the day on my ipad and get the rest off. which is better than having to make up a day so yeah ENJOY YOUR DAY OFF!

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E-learning!

Today was a nice, relaxed day. I did all my requirements for the day and studied for the pretest. Tomorrow we have an e-learning day, its basically when you do school from home. A lot of the snow from yesterday has melted, so that's pretty sad. Hope you all enjoyed a school-free day!

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snow-> water-> ice-> even more ice

So much ice! Almost slipped in my driveway. Today we had no school as well, not a surprise. It was a nice day to relax and catch up on school work. I did homework and studying for half the day and they just relaxed while doing requirements. It was a nice day off. I do have to go to sleep early though, because I have a "work from home" day tomorrow. I guess that is a better way than doing make- up days. I just wish they did an e-learning day today, so we could have President's Day off as well.

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A second snow day

I decided to heed the warnings and work from home for the 3rd day in a row. Luckily I don't expect to get any complaint regarding that. I did spent some time shoveling snow in the driveway and on the sidewalk. Sadly there will be no TKD classes tonight. We will see if I get to go to work tomorrow, if not then I guess I will work from home again. I feel privileged that I have that as an option, as I know many people don't and these days cost them lost wages.

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Day 6

Today I lost my tooth. I did all of my requirement and did not do anything else. 

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Snow Day 2

Today the snow is still here. I didn't go to school again. I mostly played video games while also getting my requirements done. We also watched TV and ate snow cream again. 

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Journal - Day 26

Yesterday was an amazing snow day as I got the day off from school. I finished all my requirements in the morning itself so I could have the rest of the day to sled down my backyard and have fun with my family. Our neighborhood got a lot of snow, so me and my sister built a big snowman. Afterward me and my family played snow  ball fight. Then, for the rest of the day, I relaxed inside and reviewed all my study guides to get ready for the pre-test this Saturday. Today, again, I have no school so my plan is to finish my requirements, have some fun, and get ready for the pre-test. Hope everyone has a great snow day!!!

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January.17.2018

As you probably know, it snowed today!! I really like the snow, but I only went out in it for about an hour. Other than that, I didn't go out in the cold much. That's all. Goodnight! - Hannah

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4th posting Spring 2018

Today we had our first snow of the year, due to this I stayed home and worked on my lap top.  Is kind of funny and frustrating that we get used to the speed of the computer at work and the convenience of having 3 large monitors at your disposition and then you have to work off a laptop with the speed of the internet at home and still perform the same work in the same amount of time.  Oh well the day is over and hopefully we will be able to go to the office and get things back on track. 

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Journal 7

     Last night I was (unsuccessfully) studying my Biology study guide with my mom. I wasn't at the school because I switched schools and I didn't learn the things that they already did. So I was freaking out because the midterm was supposed to be today and I was not ready. You have no idea how relieved I was when they canceled school not only for today, but for tomorrow too. My sisters, neighbors, Aimee, and I made this snow ramp in the front yard. We were flying across the yard and into the road. Theres also this unspoken contest that we have and the person with the most bruises wins. I won again. I can't wait for the snow day tomorrow.

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snow...surprised

I was not expecting this much snow. Really. I got at least 3-4 inches of snow. It was painful trying to clear out the driveway. Anyways, today was a nice off day. I was able to do my requirements- still have to finish. I got to relax from a three- day weekend- kinda of funny. It was nice though because I got to sleep in today, and get to sleep late. There is no school tomorrow either, so it has been an eventful week. 

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Having school on Presidents Day?!

It was so beautiful to see the snow outside my window. We got at least 3 inches of snow!!! Since I had no school today and couldn't go anywhere I had a lot of time to catch up with my requirements. I was also very happy when I figured out that I had no school tomorrow, but the bad thing was that we were making up tomorrow by having school on presidents day :(. Hope you all had a fun snow day!

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Journal Day 13

I got up, mom had to go to work. I had no school today. When I looked out the window and saw SNOW! Later me, my sister, and Cammay went outside. I kept throwing snowballs at them. Came in and did some exercises. Mom got home then we went outside. I went sledding with Brice one of my neighbors. We sled for 30 minutes. Came in played then exercised. Now I am writing this and after this I will go to bed.   

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SNOW DAY!!!!

Today was a snow day, it went great. Me and my family went sledding, my and Alex built a house and snow family. We had a snowball fight with some boys in our neighborhood and it was awesome. 

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no school

today I had no plans. it was great I got to play in the snow and take a break from all of school madness. finally a not planed school break. it was so very fun and I had a blast. we went sledding and we made Bobby the snowman. it was fun. ooh and I also have no school tomorrow. yay. :) 

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Snowy Day

I spent most of my day inside .  About 2:00 this afternoon I decided to go out and shovel the snow from the driveway.   Shoveling snow reminds me of Syracuse.  I pray no one had to drive today if so do it safely.

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Snow Day

Well... I am stuck in Cary, NC. I had to travel here for work, and now I am stuck here to the snow. I hope that I can get back home tomorrow. Not terrible, but would much rather be home. Catching up on work and getting training done. Should warm up tomorrow, so we will see if I can get back to Huntersville. Everyone stay safe and off the roads. It is too dangerous to travel if you do not need to. Take care.

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