DaRayl Davis-09/26/2023

Tuesday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************It takes time and special effort and care to produce greatness. I will stand in the face of adversity and continue mystruggle for greatness no matter how uncomfortable or challenging. I will be patient; greatness takes time. Quote of the Day:“The way to be successful is through preparation. It doesn’t just […]

Jordan Ashley Raske-09/25/2023

The grass is always greener. When I had no job, I was begging for anything to fill up my time. Now having the job I wanted (and love), I would do anything for a day off, maybe even a “Get out of dirt and concrete” card. Very grateful for my opportunities and job, but now […]

Choon Yong-09/25/2023-Passed ServSafe Manager exam

9/25/2023 Monday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, change 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 84 Degrees F. Started walking at 6:15 AM. Breakfast was served […]

DaRayl Davis-09/25/2023

Monday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************I was not created for mediocrity. I would not be equipped to imagine future accomplishments and conditions if I were notequipped with the ability to turn those ideas into reality. I will examine my life and identify those areas where I canutilize my special abilities. Quote of the Day:“Show me someone […]

Jordan Ashley Raske-09/24/2023

Football was never an interest of mine until my incarceration last year. Now, I have a deep love for it. It brings people together to enjoy something we would usually enjoy outside these walls. My team I hold near and dear to my heart is the Vikings, but my team I root for to win […]

Choon Yong-09/24/2023-Yoga Sunday

9/24/2023 Sunday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up and changed to BOP inform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 84 degrees F. Started walking at 6:30 AM. breakfast was […]

DaRayl Davis-09/24/2023

Sunday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************I am designed to achieve, to strive and to build. I choose not to follow where the common path may lead. I willfollow my own path instead. Quote of the Day:“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”– Martha Robinson […]

Melinda Bixler-09/24/2023-Music to My Ears

Music to My Ears A few weeks ago my friend let me borrow her tablet. We aren’t permitted to have any device that connects to the outside world such as computers, phones and laptops. We don’t have internet access or such tools. A specific tablet can be purchased from the commissary to be used to […]

DaRayl Davis-WEEKLY ASSESSMENT 09/17 thru 09/23

WEEKLY LEARNING REVIEW: September 17th thru September 23, 2023**********************************************************************************> 3 great things that happened to me last week were: 1. I was invited to and attended Mayweather’s birthday celebration2. I received lots of gratitude and appreciation for facilitating the Job Skills Training Class3. I spoke with my brother Joshua > The main struggle I faced […]

Jordan Ashley Raske-09/23/2023

I write a lot of letters as a child, I would despise writing them. Now, it’s the most intimate form of communication I have. Although, I feel like sometimes I run out of words, especially expressing my love and gratitude for my family. There’s only so many words and how to phrase them, especially since […]