One of the many things that I have to complete in order to finish my black belt test is to seek out a master. I have to talk with someone who is considered a master in isshinryu karate. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Master Diane Ortenzio-Cooling. She is a ninth-degree … Continue reading “Seeking Out A Master”
Written by Olivia Ford
Last weekend, I finished the final stage of my community service project! After weeks of collecting donations, buying the items I was short on, organizing, and planning, I was able to start the final day. Last Saturday started with the card-making process. The dojo was open to students of all ages to come in and … Continue reading “Project Completion”
Written by Olivia Ford
Today is Mothers Day! I know that I have made a blog about my dad on my blogs and how he is doing the black belt test with me, however I have never really written about my mom on my blogs before, and I think that this is the perfect opportunity. When I was first … Continue reading “Mothers Day”
Written by Olivia Ford
I just wrapped up the donations part of my community service project, and I received so many donations. I knew that I was going to get a lot, but I never imagined the sheer numbers of things that I would receive. We have a spare room in my house and it has been absolutely taken … Continue reading “Community Service Project Progress”
Written by Olivia Ford
This past weekend I competed in NorCal. NorCal is a big drill competition for all of the JROTC units in northern California. This year my school competed in unarmed drill, armed drill with rifles, and color guard. I was a part of the unarmed drill divisions and I led the JV color guard team. We … Continue reading “NorCal”
Written by Olivia Ford
One of the requirements for my black belt test is to run a community service project. For my community service project I am working with a women’s center, called Wellsprings Women Center, to make care packages for women in need. Wellsprings helps women who have lived in bad environments get back on their feet by … Continue reading “Community Service Project”
Written by Olivia Ford
One of the ways that I have been getting my miles in is riding around my neighborhood. Specifically, going up and down parking garages. I am lucky enough to live just a block away from the UC Davis Medical Center, and there are three different parking garages within it. I have been going on my … Continue reading “More Mileage!”
Written by Olivia Ford
I haven’t really talked about this much here, so I think that I’m going to use this blog as an opportunity to share what my college plans are. Ever since I was in elementary school, I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher when I am older. More specifically, a kindergarten teacher. … Continue reading “College Plans”
Written by Olivia Ford
The third quarter of the school year just ended! Everyone in school seems to agree that the third quarter is by far the hardest quarter of the school year. There are very few days off of school in that time and everyone is burnt out by this point. The fourth quarter is always better because … Continue reading “3rd Quarter Completed”
