Richard J Timothy Barkema-08/29/2023-First Step Act Programs
This is a list of the First Step Act programs that I have completed and/or I am on the waiting list to attend.7 habits of highly effective people on the inside Steven Covey : Completed.Healthy steps older adult: Completed.Victim impact: Completed.Alcoholics Anonymous: Completed and ongoing.Arthritis Foundation walk: Completed.Health and wellness during the lifespan: Completed.Trauma: Completed.Seeking […]
Jody Lynn Hughlette-08/29/2023
Feeling very frustrated today. I am not getting into any classes because my out day is so far off. I am thinking 10 more years of sitting around everyday with no job is gonna drive me crazy. I really hope they change something for us at camp. We need to be working everyday preparing for […]
Choon Yong-08/29/2023-Gambling in Prison Certificate
8/29/2023 Tuesday Daily Diary from Atwater Camp.Wike up at 4:50 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 channel, high temperature for today is 97 degrees F. Started first load of laundry at 5:00 AM. […]
DaRayl Davis-08/29/2023
Tuesday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************Things don’t get better by chance. Things get better through change. Change equals transformation andtransformation is a choice. I choose to be transformed today. Quote of the Day:“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw MORNING MINDSET:***********************If one word could describe the kind of person […]
Melinda Bixler-08/29/2023
One week ago today I self-surrendered to federal prison. It was surreal, to say the least. Sometimes it feels like I’ve been here for months, and other times it feels like I stepped inside this place yesterday. It wasn’t as scary as I expected it to be. The colorless block walls, steel doors and reverberating […]
Jordan Ashley Raske-08/29/2023
I finished my release plan today. Very excited to upload it for everyone after my second team, and very grateful to those how helped and guided me. Not only does this help me show my superiors where I stand today and where I plan to go, but I can use it to hold myself accountable. […]
Melinda Bixler-08/28/2023-Bucket List
Bucket List: I never had a bucket list until this week. I guess I had a mental wish list, but nothing written down. I’m not sure why not. When faced with an impromptu thrill I usually enjoy it; however, I never gave much thought to actually planning for it. That’s changed! A few weeks before […]
Choon Yong-08/28/2023-Lots of Sewing
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 channel, high temperature for today is 98 degrees F. Started first load of laundry at 5:25 AM. Started walking at 5:50 AM. Breakfast […]
DaRayl Davis-08/28/2023
Monday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************I will strive for and accept nothing less than excellence from myself today. Quote of the Day:“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” – Booker T. Washington One action I could take today to demonstrate excellence or real value is…Read Chapter 8: The Eighth Principle in “The […]
Jordan Ashley Raske-08/28/2023
The women’s prison here is connected the the men’s prison, so when something happens over there, we get locked down over here. It’s just a reminder to myself to keep peace in the midst of chaos and difference, especially in the unknown. Give up the things I can not control.
