When I walked into the Mercer Island Thrift Shop for the first time I was ready to tackle my volunteer shift head-on. I got to go into the back of the shop, which was bigger than I first thought. There were stacks of books, boxes of electronics, people carrying in new donations every now and then. It was a really cool place, and everybody was really nice and helpful. On my first two shifts,…

1. What are my goals upon having reached black belt for my future training and learning

One of my main goals is to improve on my technique and speed. (especially with my doubles and triples) I also would like to get to know the forms better, so my moves will be more accurate. I aim to be a better leader, and be a good leader to the lower…

Living Hero #1 – My Mom

My first living hero is my mother. She teaches me in a way that no schoolteacher ever could. She doesn’t teach me math, history, or physics, but instead she teaches me loyalty, honesty, and how to be peaceful. She helps me through my troubles, and I really don’t know where I’d be without her. Thank you, Mom!

Living Hero #2 – My Grandfather

My Grandfather, who I know as Grampy, is really one of the strongest people I have…