Day 3 on lockdown (June 13, 2007)
I wake up around 7.30 a.m. and I feel good and relaxed. I decide to work out. I start with my sit-ups which I super-set with my push ups. I then do some dips and squats. I end the work-out by stretching. While working out I was listening to Anita Baker and Sade.
Before I get a chance to wash up, here comes room service. I am served a veggie burger (which is horrible when unseasoned), some tater-tots and mixed vegetables. I put my food in a plastic bag to warm up in my hot pot while I wash up.
After eating I start typing my letters and doing some legal work on my case. One thing I admire about myself is my resolve in fighting for my freedom. Here it is, I am into my 17th year of incarceration and I fight my case like I got convicted yesterday. After my legal work I decide to write my aunt. One thing that has been consistent in my life is her - a true diamond in the rough.
I don't know but I think GOD put people in our lives for a specific reason - even bad people. He also confronts us with certain circumstances. Everyone has a dark side - a bad part of themselves. Each individual has to get to know this side because it is a part of them. If it was not there, there would be no such thing as virtue. If there was no choice between good and bad. You cannot call your virtues virtues until you are tempted and they are put to the test. When faced with a choice of good and evil, you have to be tempted toward the evil alternative in order to act with virtues (when you choose good over evil).
4.00 p.m. I play in the mirror, looking at myself. I got a gray hair in my moustache and few in my hair. Damn that seem crazy! I was only 17 when I came to prison, now I am getting gray hair. I quickly plucked them out as a way to reclaim my youthhood. I have to smile because I don't have a wrinkle in sight and still physically feel like a teen. I guess I am 17 after all.
Time to put the mirror down.
I watch two episodes of Miami CSI. I turn my tv off around 10 p.m., turn the radio on and read my book until I fall asleep. Mayeb we'll be of tomorrow.
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Wow this could actually soun like a boring day to most people who have no idea what it is like to be locked up but for you and others it isnt a boring day but it can be if you are used to being outside and ot being on lockdwn which we all know how bad it can be but yet some good as u said before. I love the lin in here saying that God brings people together fo a reason and my man and I have been saying that all long. Wondering why we are here both fighting for hsi freedom from something he didnt do. God puts the good and the bad together to see how people deal with the situations and unfortunately not all situations are good like yours and mine but yet for some reason only known to God he has brought us together in some way and that is because we are all fighting for freedom and a postiive way to correct the people being wrongfully convicted. Good Luck in your fight fo your freedom.
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