Mock test

The mock test is Saturday and I am ready for it, but I am still nervous. I want to thank everyone for all the support you have given me. I would also like to give a big round of applause to Olivia, who also will be taking the mock test. She has worked very hard and I am sure she will do great.

Training properly

Being sick is not fun! When I am sick, I just want to keep going, but that is not always the best thing to do. It could hurt you worst and you would not really be learning or improving. Sometimes it is better to take a rest and allow yourself to get better. Then when you are better, your body and mind will be ready to get back to training.

Never Give Up!

The journey to black belt is very hard, but it is important that you do not give up. One of things you have to do is run 1 1/2 miles in 13 minutes. This part of the test comes during Power Camp. I have been running six times a week for a long time, but getting my time has been my biggest challenge. I have come close, but I haven't been able to make it. This morning I tried once again, and I did it! My time was 12:50! But I am not going to stop there. My goal is to get it in 12:00.

We all have challenges. I have lots of things that I need to correct or improve on, some of which I have been working on for a very long time! But we need to keep working on it and never give up! Thank you, Mrs. Wilmott, for helping me to realize that I should never give up.