Wish me luck!
- Thread starter bookworm_cn317
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Congratulations! And hey... what kendo class? I think I missed something.
Way to go, Bookworm!
tkd_Jaz
Orange Belt
Best of luck to you! I'm sure that you will do awesome! I'll be testing for my red belt pretty soon and after that it's not too long until black belt.
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bookworm_cn317
2nd Black Belt
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- #165
My aspirations for blue belt shall be put on hold (for a while, at least) because I'm currently taking an online Statistics class over the summer-- it'll be ONE less thing I have to worry about. After I finish the STAT class, all I have left is COMM classes, and then....GRADUATION next May!!!
Good for you. I'd encourage you just to take things one at a time. Taekwondo will always be there for you.
Way cool! Happy homework, and let us know how it's going - but don't neglect your studying to come here.
Work on your techs, when you need a break from worktreat practice as a kind of treat, a reward for putting in several good hours of high-quality studying each day. That way you can keep the proper priority of schoolwork and MA, but still feel good about doing your MA stuff. And your techs won't get rusty even though you're putting primary emphasis on your schoolwork.
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bookworm_cn317
2nd Black Belt
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- #169
OK, I just started my internship today, so if nobody hears from me for a while-- don't worry, I'm still alive! I'm just at the news station, working.
So, no worries, cuz I'm FINE!
So, no worries, cuz I'm FINE!
OK, bkwrm, but what is the state of your MA situation... what's going on there?
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bookworm_cn317
2nd Black Belt
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- #172
Bad news, I'm afraid: I just dropped out of the online stats class I was taking. There was just NO way I would have been able to pass the midterm. So, I'll just take it at ODU. In a classroom setting.
But, look on the bright side, you'll be able to talk to me a LITTLE more often now! Because I am now free-with the exception of the 3 days I intern at the news station!
But, look on the bright side, you'll be able to talk to me a LITTLE more often now! Because I am now free-with the exception of the 3 days I intern at the news station!
Y'know, some classes are just not appropriate for online instruction - they require too much feedback. It's a lot harder to admit that something isn't working and try another way than it is to keep going.
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bookworm_cn317
2nd Black Belt
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- #174
I had a private lesson on the 7th. My instructor mentioned I was about ready to test but he wants me to test in front of a large group of people, and I'm somewhat freaked about that now.
I have no problem with testing in front of a SMALL group, but thinking about a HUGE group kinda makes my stomach hurt.
So, cross your fingers and pray he decides ix-nay on the large group. But, just in case I'm NOT lucky enough for that to happen, any suggestions on how to deal?
I have no problem with testing in front of a SMALL group, but thinking about a HUGE group kinda makes my stomach hurt.
So, cross your fingers and pray he decides ix-nay on the large group. But, just in case I'm NOT lucky enough for that to happen, any suggestions on how to deal?
kidswarrior
Senior Master
Every time you start to get nervous, imagine all the 'Masters' in Speedos. But remember: DO NOT laugh out loud--only to yourself. :lfao:
Really, though, this kind of thing often actually works. Best wishes!
Don't let it throw you. Your instructor's job is to put you in difficult/uncomfortable situations - situations you wouldn't voluntarily put yourself in - to help you grow as a person. If your instructor is putting you in this type of situation, then he believes you are able to perform in it. Take heart from that, and get up in front of the group and demonstrate that you are the next rank - and believe it as you do it.
Breath, and remember that the crowd has nothing to do with your test, it's just you and your instructor. Breath. Good Luck.
The size of the crowd is NOTHING..Ignore them...You will do fine...Ya should have seen me when I made my first stage appearence, I was terrified..I took the fear and pushed in into a distant place in my mind.It worked got a standing ovation and some great reviews...Keep us posted..
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bookworm_cn317
2nd Black Belt
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- #179
Wish me luck on my mid-term today!
Good luck Bookworm let us know how it went.
