Journal 04-15-16 Fri DEC

1PM – So far this has been an excellent day. Dad came to visit and since he was here before 8 they gave my unit CO the heads up before I was even sent out to yard so I just dressed and waited in the day-room. Visiting is just a room with chairs lined along the...

Journal 04-13-16 Wed DEC

  Odd day = early yard. While I was out at yard some unhappy looking female CO came out and called my name. When I went up she turned out to be the “pass clerk” who handles approving visitors. she had both “Special Visit” forms I had...

Journal 04-12-16 Tues DEC

Today wasn’t a great day. Once every week we have a day with no gym time. That was today. Plus there as an emergency count during our yard time so we didn’t get outside. And it was a short day-room day so we only had 3 hours out of our cells other than...

Journal 04-11-16 Mon DEC

Space…that’s the biggest issue with doing taiji in D&E. The gym is big but all the space is taken up by handball, basketball or weight machines. I was able to do the short form once tonight because I was the first to the gym and took some of the weight...

Journal 04-10-16 Sun DEC

I’ve been able to call mom and dad 2 times so far but yesterday I called during morning day-room and dad was in the hot tub and both Justin and McK were asleep. I think I’ll wait today till a later time. Mom woke McK and Justin up so I did get to talk to...