Congratulations on placing first in the kata tournament. It is a great picture of you and Avi with your metals. I have competed in many tournaments. Some tournaments I have not won a metal and some I have won medals. It is a great feeling of accomplishment when you finally win first place. Enjoy it.

Congrats!
Your hard work and dedication is paying off. And now you are seeing the results.

This is a great picture of you two!

That sounds like a really positive uplifting book to read. I agree that happiness comes from one’s self. Money and material things cannot make someone truly happy. Kindness is an excellent way to feel joy and happiness.

You’ve convened me to add this to my reading list! I especially appreciate your key takeaways and summary.

That is awesome you have completed your first month. I am glad it is getting easier to do your daily tasks. Happy birthday! I hope you had a fantastic day.

Congratulations on completing your first month! One day at a time. 🙌🏼

That is good you are able to do rotc with karate. The rotc will help you for exercise and endurance for this test. It is important to continue to do the hobbies you enjoy to stay balanced.

Olivia-san, thank you for being so welcoming and patient to me and Ashley on our first evening class! And for being the first to hold pads for me ever. We are rooting for you on your black belt journey! Thanks again.

What you are learning now about time management and self-discipline will stay with you for life. It will be a powerful tool as you move in to college and career!

The first month is a learning curve to figure out what works best for you to be able to do the black belt challenge. It sounds like you are doing that. There are only so many hours in a day. Everything cannot be done in one day. It is good you are doing miles on the weekends because your weekdays sound very busy. The sit-ups, pushup, kata, acts of kindness, and meditation can be done daily to become a part of life. Consistency is the key.