Choon Yong-02/10/2025-Signed Half Way house Docs.

2/10/2025 Monday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 54 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Fernando Cordova-02/10/2025

Today I realize just how selfish I was in life. How immature I was and how I could have been better to the one person who has been there for me since we became one. I know I can do better and I know I must show our children how to act and be responsible […]

Jamel Antione Smith-02/10/2025

Today is February 10, 2025 and as I reflect on my prison environment, I can’t help but wonder why is it when you are trying to do everything in your power to do right and become successful, there are always people that do everything thing in their power to hinder you? I just don’t get […]

Eduardo Luis Valdes-02/10/2025-Day 1244

Finally today we are scheduled to buy commissary after over 60 days. I planned on waking up with my alarm at 5:40am, but my bladder pushed me out of bed by 5:35, so it kind of worked out great. I put my shoes on, grabbed what I needed to freshen up in the restroom and […]

Jason Toland-02/10/2025

Woke up at 5:55am to try to exchange pants once again this time they don’t have any my size. It’s freezing outside about 38 degrees, go grab breakfast which was oatmeal, cake and apple. Checked email had one from Kara and my dad but I didn’t have time to respond. Went back to room to […]

Robert Jesenik-02/10/2025-Blog #6 Facts of Life in the BOP -Part X

Time Frame: Years 1 and 2 then ongoing START: Staffing, Accountability, Treatment of Inmates Statute and DOJ Reform For some reason, this post has been a hard one for me to write, so I’ve taken an extra 2 weeks to try and get it right. This fourth and last blog for this part of the […]

Rhonda Muncy-02/10/2025

Journal Entry: A lesson learned the hard way. While I began my journey into “Paws With Purpose” dog program I was fairly new to prison life. I self surrendered on November 14. 2023 and was accepted into the dog program in January of 2024. On February 14. 2024 I received my first puppy named Dash […]

Michael Santos-12 Steps

When facing a serious challenge, the way we approach the problem often determines the outcome. Some people look for a quick fix—an immediate escape from their situation. Others, however, take the time to understand the full scope of the challenge, develop a long-term strategy, and take incremental steps toward a better future. I didn’t always […]

Choon Yong-02/09/2025-Book Report

2/9/2025 Sunday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:00 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 54 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]