Today is September 27. Forty-three years ago to the day I was born. While I was growing up, I never planned to come to prison. But looking back, I also realized that I didn’t have a plan at all. I never had goals or any clear direction on where to go in life. So unfortunately, I ended up on a road that has led me to spend nearly two decades in prison. Fortunately!! I now have goals set for myself. I now have vision for myself and for the rest of my life. I also realize that I have to work twice as hard to accomplish my goals because I have wasted so much time behind bars but I haven’t given up on myself. And I’m finally old enough to have enough wisdom to apply the knowledge that I have gained through all the lessons I have learned from my numerous mistakes. Today I am 43 years old and I am approximately 2 years away from going home. I’m so excited. I’m so anxious.