Fernando Cordova-03/12/2025
Yesterday I was watching a podcast and what resonated with me was how they sat around and just talked. They didn’t have a format of how they were doing things, they just allowed the conversation to flow. This makes me think about once I’m home, how I want it to be like that with my […]
Eduardo Luis Valdes-03/12/2025-Day 1274
Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025. Callout at 7:30am to pick up medical records. I am out of bed, it’s 6:15am and I am getting ready for the move. I was not given the records I requested, it’s okay. I head back to the unit, and resend a request requesting the records once again and wait […]
Kassandra L Moore-03/09-12/2025
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot” Specific Observations: Kassie shows a lot of spunk and spirit which makes her inspirational. Attitude/values demonstrated: She’s dependable, uplifting, kind and motivational. -Tues: ICEV Nutrition class from 8am to 10:30am. Early Ways to Tell: Phase 1: You try standing your ground. They’ll […]
Choon Yong-03/12/2025-Commissary Day
3/12/2025 Wednesday 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 63 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Dennis Zeedyk-03/12/2025-Deferred & Non-Prosecution Agreements
There was an article by James Copland & Rafael Mangual, fellows at the Manhattan Institute, on page A15 of the 2/19/25 issue of the Wall Street Journal titled “Precedents for the Eric Adams Case.” In summary, some lawyers from the DOJ resigned because the DOJ dropped the corruption and wire fraud (same charge as me) […]
Sadeq Quraishi-03/12/2025-Finding Purpose in the Unexpected: My Interview with Michael Santos
Before my justice journey began, I had never heard of Michael Santos. And why would I? I was busy reading medical journals, scientific books, and grant applications. I didn’t have time to read biographies and books about prison. I was doing important stuff! After my arrest, I spent a short time at Wyatt Detention Facility […]
Choon Yong-03/11/2025-ServSafe examination
3/11/2025 Tuesday 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 68 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]
Rhonda Muncy-03/11/2025
With being in the dog program, we often get new dogs to replace one being adopted. You know going in not to get so attached to the dog. When a young puppy comes they are so dependent on you for their needs. You can’t help but fall in love with them. They don’t judge you […]
Michael Santos-Financial Literacy
When I was 23 years old, the consequences of my financial ignorance became glaringly clear. I entered the prison system with decades of time ahead of me. My poor decisions, largely influenced by a lack of financial education and life planning, had led me there. After a year in solitary confinement, and exposure to many […]
Fernando Cordova-03/11/2025
I know in order to be a success at anything I have to be consistent. I have to consistently have growth in my life, I have to constantly learn and listen. I know at times I have to just listen and understand the conversation or what is exactly being said to me. I have to […]