Jordan Ashley Raske-08/26/2023

Who would’ve thought I would volunteer to work on weekends? Not me. Even though the $16 paychecks is not my motivation, but creating my work ethic and rebuilding my character motivates me to offer myself in things I never thought I would. Let alone enjoy it, the skills and the people that are motivated for […]

Choon Yong-08/26/2023-Apprentice Jay Rod

8/26/2023 Saturday Daily Diary from Atwater camp.Woke up at 5.10 AM. Made up my bed, changed to BOP uniform, cleaned up and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather channel, high temperature is 95 degrees F. Started walking at 5:55 AM. Breakfast was served at 6:55 […]

Choon Yong-08/25/2023-

8/25/2023 Friday Daily Diary from Atwater camp.Woke up at 5:40 PM. made up my bed, cleaned up and 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 93 degrees F. Started walking at 6:10 AM. Breakfast was […]

Nichole Lynn Freeman-08/25/2023

What a wonderful week I’ve had! I have received the best possible outcome that I was hoping for…I have started RDAP (Goal #3) I am extending this goal further to completion of RDAP by June 2024. I am actively programming and aspiring towards 4 goals currently. I am in RDAP (Goal #3), VT Horticulture (Goal […]

DaRayl Davis-08/25/2023

Friday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************I am not afraid to lift my head above the crowd, though I may be criticized.To be outstanding, I must stand out. Quote of the Day:“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism, or inthe darkness of destructive selfishness.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. […]

Kelvin Lee-08/25/2023

Journal for today. Good morning, just now getting up feeling better than yesterday everyday A struggle in this place but I Know I gotta remain stronger. But one thing I’m learning in this place is not to expect everyone to treat you how you treat them I go through a lot of different emotions cause […]

Christian D Shelton-08/25/2023

Staying the course I have not kept my journals updated lately, mostly due to finances, so I have decided to do a week journal instead of a daily one. My goal is to continue to write my journals daily on paper and condense them on Fridays.I also plan to read at least a book every […]

Jordan Ashley Raske-08/25/2023

I had the opportunity to learn how to drive the excavator, backhoe, skid steer, and tractor (New Holland). Not only is it a new skill to take with me on my release, but I actually enjoy it. It’s not something I would do for the rest of my life, but a job I could be […]

Sergio Mike Petroni-08/24/2023

Day 2: FitnessI feel that working out is one of the most important parts of my program. Not only does it help with my physical health but my mental health. Monday through Friday no excuses. Not even being sunburned from head to toe. Today I decided it be best to stay out of the sun […]

DaRayl Davis-08/24/2023

Thursday TODAY’S MESSAGE TO MYSELF:************************************Today I will use the power of self-discipline to lead me towards my goals. Quote of the Day:“No life will ever be great until it is dedicated and disciplined.” – Peter C.B. Bynoe MORNING MINDSET:***********************One thing I can get excited about today is…Improving my quality of life through self-discipline. If one […]