Camping Trip

Finally I have time to journal about the trip this weekend.... IT WAS AWESOME!!! I love camping, especially with my favorite people. It was great to spend time with the people that I have the oppurtunity to train for my black belt with. I loved climbing up the rocky cliffs and swimming in the frigid water. Overall, it was a fantastic way to spend my weekend!! =)

The ramblings of a candidate

This weekend, during the camping trip, I took a little jog with Delilah, and it was a beautiful run.

However, the beauty of our surroundings didn't strike me until we were on our way back to the parking lot the next day. For most of the hike back, I was by myself. Normally, I'd rather have walked back with someone, even if only to have a companion to walk with. But this time, I didn't mind it at all. In fact, I kinda enjoyed it, strangely enough.

It was nice being able to just look around and not have to say much, to think without interruption. My surroundings were beautiful and peaceful. There were no deadlines, no tasks to complete, no one to answer to, no one to entertain or lead, no rush to do anything. There was just me and the road.

Physically, I was tired by the time we headed home. Mentally, a little tired (from lack of sleep), but at the same time, kind of refreshed. Spiritually, craving more. More of the peace, the beauty, the serenity.

Looking back, I am happier than ever that I went. Never mind that I was cold, tired, sore, and dirty (please don't think I was unhappy, I wasn't. Just uncomfortable, but I refused to let the mild discomforts ruin the weekend and time with friends) and dying for a shower by the time I got home.

Because for that hour and a half or so hike back to the cars, I was able to absorb the serenity surrounding me. It was refreshing and eye opening. And I don't think I would have been able to experience what I did if I had walked back with someone.

I know we're in this as a team, and we're here to encourage and motivate one another. But I think it's also good for us to have times just to ourselves to process the direction of our lives and see if they have any real meaning behind them.

I know, again, I rambled and ended up who knows where or how I got there. And if that irritates you, I'm sorry. It's not intentional. It's just how my mind works.

DTD 2011 Camping Trip

Really had a great time on the trip - it was nice to hang out somewhere besides the studio! Thanks to everyone for such a memorable weekend. See you next week in class!

Happy :)

Everyone's out on the camping trip right now. I'm really happy for them all because they like that kinda thing. Me... I love my own bed, my own pillow and my own cat curled up at my feet at night. I like my own indoor plumbing, electronics and cleaning my car while I sit in the sun and listens to the All '80's Weekend on K103. Yep, everybody has their own thing. :)

So tomorrow I have to write out my Phase 3 Interview (interview itself is completed), run 5 miles, work on my open form (which is like saying I have to work on my sky writing... totally impossible but necessary), do a few hundred push ups & redo some planters. Oh, and vacuum the house, do dishes, laundry, clean a 55 gallon aquarium and kitty litter.

Yep, never a dull moment. ;)

Wednesday training

Tonight was awesome! It was fun just hitting the pad as hard as you can. Also I realized that with out cocking back or chambering you can generate a lot of force. I like selfdefense because it brings so many situations and how to deal with them. Also I love the concept of using your enemies against them if it's a group of people. I know one thing for sure that my legs are going to be sore tomorrow. Although I liked the kicks we did except doublehigh round house, boy do I dislike that kick. The flutter kicks were the worst after about 55 my legs could not move I tried to move them but they wouldn't budge. Also my hips pop when I move my leg in certain ways, well it was poping a whole lot. Thats basically all I have to say. Yeah go Aim High Wooh! Jumpspinning aim high!
~Noah Prins

PAC JEWEL

Yeah... I really need to stop slacking with my journals. The Pacific Jewel tournament was a fun experience to me. It`s interesting seeing martial artists from all over the Pacific coming and competing. I learned a lot from watching people perform, and listening to the judges. After I competed in the Pacifc Jewel, I went to the pool. It was great to relax and have fun. Then for the grand finale I performed with the demo team in front of a huge audience. I feel it`s a really cool thing to be able to have all these martial arts experiences.

Always desire to learn something useful.
Sophocles

Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.
Og Mandino

Numbers

Im pretty happy with myself for what I did during numbers. I have never done over 7 pullups before or ran a mile under 7 minutes. But I surpassed both on saturday. I would still like to work on my core muscles over time.  My plank time was pretty wimpy compared to what I`m capable of. This is just an example of where i need to try harder.

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.
Ayn Rand

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
William James

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox

I think I've finally found it...

I've been journaling a lot about trying to find balance between training, work, social interaction, and time for myself. Over the last couple of weeks, I think I have finally gotten into a good routine. I feel great! I'm feeling more rested, and energetic, and positive about so many things.

Just writing that statement makes me feel good--power of intention at work. :o)

I think a lot of it has to do with keeping a food diary and tracking the types of food that I'm eating. Making sure that I'm getting the right kind of nutrition has helped a lot in how I feel physically, especially since I'm eating small nutritional meals throughout the day to keep me energized. I've specifically been eating a lot more spinach to increase my iron levels, and grilled chicken salads, nuts, etc. to get more protein, and fruits, veggies and whole grains to get those much needed carbs. I'm very surprised with myself that I was able to cut down on the amount of cheese I eat. I love cheese, but I've cut it out quite a bit.

The book I bought on nutrition for the martial artist has really helped a lot in understanding how the body uses food as feul and actually produces energy three different ways--if you think about food that way, changing the way you eat is much easier.

I have to admit, however, that it's a constant struggle to maintain healthy eating habits, some foods are so tempting...luckily, it's perfectly okay to indulge once in a while and eat those french fries covered in blue cheese. :o)

Hurting from the numbers

So Saturday was a good day very long but still good, ran full out for the first time in almost a year and it went allot better than I expected hopefully this week ill be able to make up some class hours See you guys there!

tonight

is my board meeting....tuesday I have an ARC awards dinner...Wednesday is Sarah's Wow....Thursday is the blood drive. I'll have to make up for for a few hours of training this weekend on the AWESOME back packing trip! Miss you guys. Jessica

Back up!

So the past 5 months of BB training seem more like a roller coaster... You go through these phases where first you wonder if you can do it all. Then you feel good about it and you can come out of class smiling. Then you go downhill at a terrifying rate and you swear you don't know how you're going to find time to do it all and you sort of burn out on it. Then you take a day or so off and you get back on an even keel and you go right back at it again, sure you can do it.

Having an AHAMA event nearly every weekend makes things really difficult sometimes, but you just do as many as you can and focus on the fact that it's all done in October. Don't get me wrong, I love all of the events, but sometimes I just feel like I'm neglecting other parts of my life on weekends, which is the only time we have off together. Anyhow, the husband goes fishing and is very understanding. My son seems to be living at the neighbors' homes while I'm doing training and errand running... I lost him last Saturday... He turned his phone off to watch a movie at the neighbor's house but didn't tell me which neighbor... I looked like the real responsible mom searching door-to-door for my child.

Anyhow, now I'm just focusing on one month at a time in order to keep my sanity. On the bright side, numbers day on Saturday went really well and I stayed the same only on the 100 meter dash... I improved on every other thing. I was soooooo happy. It helps to have a day like that... Focus on the positives... :)

Wow from Sarah

So, on Wednesday night, I will be doing my wow. What is my wow you say? For my wow, I will be performing my memorized essay about Abraham Lincoln at my school. Actually, all of the kids in my class have to do it. It’s called the wax museum. Everyone has to dress up like the person they wrote an essay on and stand all around the cafeteria at my school with a fake button in front of them. Anyone who wants to hear their speech will step on the button and the famous person will “come to life”. It should be fun! I’m super psyched! Wish me luck!!!

-CGN Sarah

Numbers

Last Saturday at conditioning, we did our numbers. It was very hard and tiring. I had a great time doing it with the team. Also thank you CGN girl Sam for helping me out while running, when I got cramps in my legs.

Numbers

Hey everyone,

Training this morning was a lot of fun. I really like how this team is coming together. Brandy did a great job leading us. I almost felt like I was back in the Marines, she would've been the nice drill instructor though. I surprised myself with some numbers and was disappointed in others. SBN Dan and I made a pledge to work together on Pull-ups. These have never been strong for me. With the injury to my shoulder I'm going to have to work on strengthening my shoulder first then adding more pull-ups. I'm excited about this new goal and I know, with the help of others, it can be accomplished.

Stay Strong

CGN John

2nd Family

This morning before special training Sarah came downstairs with a piece of pre-wrap in her hair. She looked at me and said: " I decided not to do my hair this morning. I mean it's like 6:30 in the morning."

I responded "good for you!"

Sarah then continued: "Besides who cares if they see me like this? I mean aim high is like my 2nd family anyway ."

My heart swelled. So I told her "That's right honey, they are your 2nd family." Without missing a beat she sarcastically replied "except I see THEM more than I see my other family."

LMAO.
CGN Jessica

those warm fuzzy feelings...

so today i got a card from one of the little warriors named kory. he's 5 years old, and i love that kid. seriously, he's so freakin' adorable! anyway...
i'm teaching forms class tonight and kory comes running up to me with this home made card that he made for me, and it seriously turned my heart into mush. he was so excited to give it to me; it was adorable.
and not only did kory give me a card, but so did shaila, and she was sweet when she gave it to me. it made me so happy :)
and let's not forget the birthday wishes, balloons (thanks to tay and jd) and the yummy food from akiva and akila's mom. seriously, it was a-ma-zing.

it's times like this that i feel really loved. it's so cool having the kids make cards for me and sing me happy birthday (teacher erik and cgn jonathan led it while the little warriors tried to follow. it was hilarious and awesome!)

Lemonade

Every week on in school we have this assignment called Quote of the Week. I really enjoy these assignments because you have to go find a quote and then do a single page writing piece on what it means and how it connects to your life. This week I chose to do "when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade" because it's so inspirational. I didn't realize until after I wrote my piece that my interpretation of the quote was different from the 'take something not so great and make something better' definition. I have decided to stick with my definition because it is mine. I'd like to share my writing with you guys (dare to dream team) in hope that it will inspire you as it inspired me. The piece is pasted below:

“When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.”

~Dale Carnegie

This is a common saying in many countries around the world. What does it really mean? Obviously, it means that every time you buy lemons you use them to make lemonade. Wrong! I think that this quote is referring to opportunities. Dale Carnegie, author and originator was talking about how when you are given an opportunity, you take it and make the best out of it. Like lemons, these happenings spoil- not literally start growing past their prime but become worse circumstances than before. I selected this quote because so many people don’t take the time to stop and think about the deeper meaning of this phrase and just go on with their life regarding it as ‘another saying from back in the day that’s used to make you work harder’. When you really get in deep, you begin to see some actual similarities between lemons and lucky junctures. For example, lemons are bright, they have a sour side (or part) and they aren’t the most common fruit (yes, they are considered a fruit) whereas opportunities are happy, have the potential to be ‘sour’ and aren’t that common. See what I mean? I forgot to mention that both of them can also be taken on and used to the best they can- weather that means a joyful, more satisfying life or a nice cold glass of lemonade.

(connection paragraph edited out, conclusion below)

Inspiring isn’t it? And it all relates to one saying everyone hears at least once in their life. Next time you are given an opportunity, seize it and take it to its full potential. Don’t waste lemons by taking them and not even trying to make good lemonade and don’t waste your time on not giving your best. When you give it your all, you make the best lemonade in the world!

I hope that wasn't too much for you. If you did read that thank you, and I hope it benefits you. And if it doesn't, it was a fun assignment anyway. I won't see anyone tonight because I have stay home from training. I came home from school early because of sickness. Bye!

jakester

took bsbn john's kickboxing class with jake last night.  it was a great class and to do it with jake, was totally awesome.  i've missed working out with him and have completely forgot how hard that boy kicks!! he's always had powerful kicks, but he's about five inches taller and 20 pounds heavier now!! OMG! i thought i had a strong stance, but his round house was so powerful, that the pads (and my arms) flung upwards and i punched myself in the face with my own fist!! and don't get me started on the knees... i was put into the air quite a few times... just ask shane, he was laughing!  =) 

hope to have jake in one of the bb classes starting next week, along with kickboxing.  i know some of you will enjoy having him there.  he may be rusty, but he's still got his mojo.. with a lot of power behind it.

Soccer - from Sarah

Well, the soccer season is finally overL. Over all, it was a good season. We won most of our games, only losing 2- the 1st game (the one I wasn’t at) and our game on Saturday when we played a classic/club team instead of a recreational team like us. That game was kind of sad. It was a total blow out; it was 4-0 at the end of the half. It was 8-0 when the game finally ended. Luckily, Sunday’s game made up for it. We were playing banks. We won, 7-1. It was a great way to end the season, especially because I scored a goal. Jade (our top defender) cleared the ball out of the back, making it land right in front of my neon cleats. I dribbled as fast as I could. I could hear the other team behind me, right on my heels actually, and right as one player came up next to me, I broke into full sprint. The players around me were hopeless, I was too fast. I hit the mid-field mark and increased my pace. Now, it was just me and the one poor, helpless defender. I easily dodged her, using one of my favorite fakes, and zeroed in on the goal. I didn’t hesitate, I swung my leg with all my strength and the soccer ball went flying into upper corner of the net, so high that the goalie wouldn’t have been able to reach it if she tried. Ya, so that was my amazing memento. Tonight was the end of season party. I got a super cool trophy, making my collection so large that I had to re-arrange all of my metals, ribbons, and trophies just to make it all fit. It’s really a bummer that the season is over but my friend Natalie from my team and I am going to do a camp together. I can’t wait for the next season to start!!! FROM CGN SARAH

Hello

            Well hello, hello, hello. I just thought I'd do my blog now then later and talk about... stuff I guess. I'm SUPER pumped up for the backpacking trip and Sarah, Taylor, Lauren and I plan to all sleep together in the same tent. I think we can easily fit in a three person tent considering how... what's the word?... hmm... our appropriate size. (tiny people) :). I also got a chance to be a part of Liberty High schools soccer team! (can you believe it? They're already getting ready for us new High schoolers! :D

              12 count was pretty hard, but I guess it just gives me something to work on, ya know?

Well bye guys, I'll see you tomorrow night! :)            KEEP BEING AWESOME!!! :)   Oh and say happy birth-day to Jackie!!!!          


Z0E (bie)  

sparring

Yesterdays class was fun but really tiring. I got to spar countless black belts and learn new things. Afterwards I was so sweaty as if I had just got rained on. When we did sticks it was ok but I started to feel a pain in my leg. I think it was from sparring but I'm not exactly sure I found a huge bruise and now it hurts to even run.(I run a lot) After class I ate dinner and then went straight to sleep and woke up sore and tired. But a shower and a little strecthing helped that. I can't wait until Wednesday

saturday

on saturday we are doing the numbers, so i dont know how that is going to turn out. Then the saturday after that im going to the backpacking trip so that should be a lot of fun. im thinking of taking one of my airsoft guns, and i do understand that im going to be carrying that but im okay with that.. see you all soon.

Today I am still just a bill......

What a whirlwind week....or weeks. We are deep into subdivision plans for a new housing project for my work and today I took part in something that made me really proud to be a citizen of Washington County. Well it happened today but really it started about 6 weeks ago....

The project we are building is a 5 lot subdivision in Aloha. There will be 5 houses for families, and 5 ADUs (accessory dwelling units) which are basically like mother-in-law flats. These 1000sq ft homes would be for the adults with disabilities who want to live near family but not WITH family anymore and can't quite live without support.

There are a ton of reasons to do this....costs....rising age of caregivers...budget cuts...whatever. but the most compelling reason is the fear that parents have that there will be no one to take care of thier son or daughter after they are gone. This way, families can settle her and establish a relationship with Edwards as a care provider and then we will continue to provide the care after they are gone.

The tricky part. Land use ordinance in our county requires the owner to live in either the house or the ADU. That is just fine for the families, but our clients can't own their homes or they risk losing benefits. Plus whose to say what might happen to a house after a parent dies if there are sibling arguments or something. So Edwards Center wants to own the homes and lease them out on our terms. That way we control who goes in and our plus we control the rent and can keep them affordable for people on low income.

We proposed (or my attorney did) a change in the land use ordinance that would allow an ADU to be owned by a non profit serving people with disablities. Today was the board of county commissioners meeting and I had to go and give testimony on the proposed change. They voted unanimously to adopt the proposed change. Yipppe!

The final ruling will come in the fall but for now I am feeling very happy and proud that we are going to be able to take the next step forward. Amazing process really. And a cool thing to be a part of!

update!

So it's been a while since i've journaled. :(

pac jewel-it was good. not only did i compete this year, but i also got to coach and judge. i'm really glad i had the chance to do that.

conditioning-we've got numbers this week. whoo! excited to see the progress everyone will make.

girl's chat-was amazing. good job devon! it was good having a chance to talk to the girls about what they're dealing with and not having to worry about having only 2 minutes to talk with them.

tonights class-awesome! sparring was bomb. and it was neat doing sticks outside. it def feels different doing stuff like that in shoes, it's a good thing to practice.

that is the nutshell of what's been going on. looking forward to the camping trip and kick a thon and the starlight run and all the other spiffy stuff we've got scheduled for the summer. :)

Class Tonight

Class was a blast tonight! It was tons of fun, as well as challenging, to only spar black belts! It was also great to spar with a lot of the cgns that I haven't been in class with for a while! Although Noah and I will not be at numbers this week, sbn dan and I came up with a great idea for a great workout for us to do! More info soon :)

Time is fleeting

I'm sitting at home right now at 5:17pm waiting for my uniform to dry because I didn't have time this weekend to finish my laundry. Sometimes, life get so busy. It's kind of funny that I always feel like I am running short on time, but my choices are what cause the situation. Between working too much, training, trying to maintain friendships outside of those two areas, and doing all of the weekly chores, I barely have time to just sit down and veg out.

Last week, I took Monday off from training because I really just needed an evening alone. I was going to work on OGA's annual report, but when I got home some ME time sounded like such a better idea. I love everyone at Aim High, but my mental health needed that night off. I feel a lot better tonight...could partially be due to completing the report and sending it to print. :o)

I decided to create a daily schedule...I even typed it out for every day of the week; some days have different activities. I don't expect to follow it to a T, but I figured it will help me find some semblance of sanity with all of my commitments.

The requirements are coming along slowly, but surely. I'm still a little behind, but I plan to be totally caught up by the end of June. I actually need to surpass the push-ups/sit-ups to reach the personal goal I set on my last birthday. I'm turning 30 in July, and I want to have completed 30,000 push-ups/sit-ups by that day. I'm about half-way there at the moment.

Speaking of push-ups...I should go do some before training.

Saturday Night- Girl's Talk

Thanks to Miss Devon, the girl's talk finally happened. It was on Saturday night and things went pretty well. Many people asked if it was going to be a weekly gathering. For the most part we shared stories about all kinds of stuff and the most common topic seemed to be bullying stories. I thought it was a great idea to get girls to share how they feel although, I think that a lot of the girls (myself included) felt more comfortable sharing the small groups rather then to the whole crowd. I'm still working on 'coming out of my shell'.

Phase 3 is already here! So far I've got about 8,300 push ups and sit ups to do to make up for the ones I didn't finish last phase. June 25 is going to come so fast. I remember with the Power Within test that after school was out and summer began everything just flew by. Before we know it, it will be October and nerves (as well as confidence) will at there peak.

The Deschutes hike is a little more than a week away! I'm so excited because I get to go with my BFFs Zoe, Sarah and even Lauren. We are going up Friday and are going share a tent. My dad is going to come up Saturday with the rest of the team. He's coming home from Turkey tomorrow night and he will get home from Japan (or Korea, I can't keep track) in time to go on the campout. It should be really fun, thanks to the Leitners who organized it all. Thank goodness it isn't as long of a hike as Serene Lake was back in 2009, those 6 miles took over 3 hours UP HILL!

Anyway, that's all for now. See everyone tonight at training!

Good Week

This week was really good martial arts based and social based. Aim high was really good this week for many reasons, class was fun and I'm getting grappiling back in shape and it was an overall great class. Also demoteam was super fun we got to play a lot of games and did a bunch of jumpkicks. Oh and I landed a bunch of 540's after class. OGA was good to my backflip is getting better and better hopefully in a couple weeks I won't have to be spotted. My last good thing related to Aim High was that I did a plank for 5:30seconds. Social related I got to hangout with my bestfriend and with my family I got to see the Virginia lacrosse game!

~Noah Prins

Whew!

So the past few weeks have been one of those times where you just say to yourself that you need to take one day at a time. First it was the practice training for Phase 2 testing that actually turned out to be the testing. Followed closely by the Pac Jewel Tournament.... That was really interesting... I never got into MMA to compete because I really do it because I like the people and I figure that at some point in my life, I have to feel like I don't have 2 left feet in everything that I do. Anyhow, my goal was to compete in one form, not to panic in the middle of it, and to do the form to the best of my ability. I accomplished my goal. It was funny in a way because everyone runs around with these big gold trophies to show off. I didn't even place in my category for the form I did, but the trophy I got was the one that sits smack dab in the middle of my self-confidence. It sits in my mind and tells me that I set a goal, I reached it, and that's what I can show off moving forward in the confidence I'm slowly gaining in all this craziness. :)

OGA

I am sad because the demo team OGA class ends next week. I really liked going to OGA because the teachers there helped me improve my skills. I am going to miss all the things I did there.

Phew

The other day I put a post on facebook about being crazy busy - not sure how it happened but earlier this year I actually resigned from a few committees and a board I serve on in order to give myself some breathing room to train. But suddenly I feel as if I am busier then before. The worst part is when I look through my calendar to cancel stuff - the only stuff that is flexible is the stuff I actually enjoy doing! :-(

Great class last night - fun but also a good work out. Looking forward to the camp out!

Random

Wow, I try to blog every Wednesday, but I think I've missed a few!!  So below are all the random thoughts in my head...  =)

The special training on the 30th was awesome and I'm so glad I got to participate too!  All of you did really well and you should be proud of what you were able to accomplish that morning.  Every Wednesday, I do a 5:30am High-Def class that puts you through circuits similar to what you experienced... with the exception of Robert yelling (I mean providing motivational words) at me.. (lol)  Believe me, Robert does not let me sandbag it at all...  Cross training is very beneficial to your normal workout routine.  You're using your muscles in a different way and increasing your endurance/stamina.  So when I keep us inside, push yourself... in other words... What you put into it, is what you get out of it. 

Congrats to all those who participated in the Pac Jewell.  It was awesome to be there and to watch/cheer on our teammates and to see other types of Martial Arts.  I swear, Chandler and I saw Koryo performed three different ways in one division!

There is so much going on this month and next month is just as booked, for me at least.  The backpack/camping trip is coming up, the Starlight run, then off to Baltimore... upon my return, the annual Kickathon and the Helvetia half marathon that same Saturday morning!  OMG! I'm exhausted just thinking about it. 

Pac Jewel

One word. WOOOOOH! The Pac Jewel was was so awesome! On Friday I got to see Taylor, Graceyn, Steven and a lot of other cool people. Then after all the events around 12:00 pm I got to go to BJ's pizza place.(Spaghetti with meat sauce) Then we went back to are hotel room. I got to sleep next to KJN Jeremy and take up all the space. After beauty sleep(not needed for me) Taylor Berglund called at 7:30. Which is early when stayed up past midnight. Now it was tournament time I got my uniform on and competed in forms. Then I competed in sparring which was really dumb. I was getting beat by like 4 or 5 and then get socked in the face and got a bloody nose. I chose not to DQ him and chose to keep fighting and scored 3 to 4 points after that can't remember. What was really stupid was I didn't get to spar again. There was like 9 people it was stupid. Soon after that I saw my brother get kicked in the face. Then I went to Joes crabshack. Yummy! Then it was demoteam time! It was so awesome! I didn't mess up and we got huge cheers. Lastly I goofed around after that and spent the night and then went home. That's my story of the 2011 Pac Jewel.

~Noah Prins

Pac Jewel

Yesterday was the Pacific Jewel and I had a great time and won 2 trophies. I also performed with the demo team at night. It was very awesome and frightening because there were so many people there. The most exciting thing was when I won the grand championship and I won a rack of swords. It is the best thing I ever won in my life. Thank you everybody for your support.

Pacific Jewel 2011

      Strict, strict, strict is all I have to say about the black-belt division. I was one of the poor kids that almost got disqualified for wearing a gray sports bra... :0/  But other then that it was all well worth going to! I saw girl sam, boy sam, SBN, KJN, brandy, chandler, the whole demo team, jackie and lots and lots of other Aim Highers! :) It was crazy to see kids younger than ten doing back flips and watching their faces turn red from the intensity. Crazy. In my division there were kids who were trying to get scholarships, were on magazines and were over the age of 16. Was it an experience for me? Totally. After my division I went swimming, ate at subway then went to Joe's Crab Shack to eat the best snow crab EVER!

   And that closes my Saturday......     :)

            Z0E

Phase 3 on its way!

                   I set myself up with another schedule so I can stay on top of push ups, sit ups, pull ups and ect. , but  I think I have to really try my best at staying on top of blogging. There's only one computer in my house that has internet and that's the one I'm using right now... I can't believe we're in phase 3 already... makes you think that in a few months we're testing and preforming! CRAZY!

        Well I'm gunna do another blog now!   :)

                KEEEEEP IT UP BLACK-BELTS!   ( I feel like a cheer leader!) ( That's a good thing :)

              Z0E    

Wednesday's Dress Rehearsal!

On Wednesday, the demo team had our final dress rehearsal before the performance Saturday night at the Pacific Jewel. It went relatively smoothly, there were at least 70 people that stayed to us practice. It was awesome! I accidentally left my glowing uniform at home in our closet so I ended up the only one without one. Oh well... After the broke down, I couldn't believe it. And then I was crying in front of all those people. Talk about emotional. At least we got all the uniforms my mom was fixing up to the other kids. Overall it was a great night. I'm so excited for tomorrow, I'm doing my video journal from the hotel room at the tournament hotel. It will be so cool!

I have to go to school now, See everyone tomorrow in Washington!

Phase 3! oh yeah

It's phase 3 already. It's nice to look back on phase 2 and see how you have improved. Thankyou to everyone who helped me earn my gold star which was pretty much everyone in one way or another. I can't wait to annialate phase 3. tehe. I have printed out all my number sheets and already have a bunch of acts and environmental acts of kindness. I like the new theme distance and accuracy, I wonder what weird drills for distance and accuracy were going to do. Hopefully everybody gets a good start and does good in Phase 3. Oh yeah, can't wait untill pac jewel. 1.Competition 2.Get to show off(demoteam)3.Joes crab shack 4.Freinds and family time 4. different state

~Noah Prins

Exhausted from CGN Sarah

I officially know the meaning of EXTREMELY EXHAUSTED!!! Saturday i was more extremely exhausted than I've ever been.... EVER!!!!! I woke up at 6:15 knowing it would be a long day. Although i was surprised by the fact that we weren't going to be testing, going to the edge meant more work on my part. I had Tons of fun at the edge don't get me wrong (i like the upstairs part best) but by the the time we left at 8, my arms and legs were already getting tired. From the edge we went home so i could change into my soccer uniform. we arrived at the field right on time. we played for and hour and twenty minutes. the game ended, we won 8-0. then i came home, rinsed off in the shower and came back to the studio in my uniform for 2 hour long demo team practice. (at this point my limbs felt like peices of metal dangling from my body.) i did my best to keep up and stay focused during demo practice. after that i came home and showered and laid down for a bit but that was abruptly stopped when 2;30 came and we had to leave for the bowling tournament for my moms work. I am bad enough at bowling as it is. you should have seen me. i got a couple in the gutter.. and i was using Bumpers!!!!!!!!!! ya, so, you think you were tired after Saturday's training, u have no idea....
CGN Sarah