Fernando Cordova-04/16/2025

Another day has passed and I have learned a bit more of what I need to do and how I need to accomplish my goals. I know that once I am back in society all will come at me fast and it will be overwhelming at times, yet I know because of the support I […]

Michael Santos-Predicting the Future

When serving decades in prison, I came to understand that success is built on planning, resilience, and disciplined execution. This understanding allowed me to turn what could’ve been a life of despair into one of growth, contribution, and eventual financial independence. But along the way, I also learned that we are not as good at […]

Choon Yong-04/15/2025-GED Examination

4/15/2025 Tuesday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 6:00 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 77 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Fernando Cordova-04/15/2025

Another day closer to what I have been preparing for. I know to my family it seems like it is still a bit away but each day that passes gets me that much closer to home. Each day that passes gets me closer to living the life I have dreamed of. I know it will […]

Michael Santos-The Everything Store

Brad Stone’s The Everything Store paints a comprehensive picture of one of the world’s most influential companies and the man behind it, Jeff Bezos. This book gives us a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and strategic thinking. For anyone striving to rebuild their lives, achieve a breakthrough, or take decisive action toward success after adversity, the lessons in […]

Justin Norcutt-04/14/2025

Weekly Journal Entry – Justin Norcutt  Week of April 14, 2025  Start Time: 7:00 AM Daily  Monday – April 14  ● Location: Oro Valley, AZ  ● Task: Longline Paint Restripe  ● Notes: Completed longline restriping in coordination with the team. Maintained efficiency and accuracy throughout the project.  Tuesday – April 15  ● Location(s):  ○ Superior, […]

Angela M Robbins-04/14/2025-Peer Success Program

I have been working closely with Celeste Blair to create the curriculum for our pilot program, Peer Success Program, at Aliceville so that it can be formally recognized and the participating mentors/leaders of the last year might get recognition for their hard work. First Celeste and I had to list all the essential parts of […]

Scott Roethle-04/14/2025

I had my pre-sentence interview. It seemed to go well. I prepared a statement for the probation officer, but she and my new public defender told me not to give it. So I typed it up and emailed it to the officer. I think it was well received; but honestly I gave it for me, […]

Choon Yong-04/14/2025-Half Way house handbook

4/14/2025 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 84 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]