Going back to move forward

In an intense moment of reverie I imagined what it would be like to have the power to make one wish where you could wish for anything you want. What would one wish for? Money? Everlasting life? The ability to read other's minds? What would you wish for? I know what I would wish for - the power to turn back the hands of time.

Life moves so fast we often miss out on the precious moments - never realizing it until we look back.

I would go back to feel the spirit of loved ones who passed. I would go back and take advantage of opportunities I let slip by because I was naive or too stupid. I would go back to make amends to all those I've hurt. I would go back just to remember what it felt like when life was so simple - not having to worry about where to live, what to eat or can I pay the bills. A time when being nobody meant being somebody.

Yeah every now and then, when I am at peace, I catch a glimpse of what I missed. I yearn to go back. Then I wake up and realize that now will be then and all I can do is live for today. With God's help and lessons of the past I can move forward!

Overcrowded prisons...

Good news! The prisons here have become so crowded that our governor and legislative body have introduced new laws (hoped to be passed) that would entitle us to earn extra good time.
So anyone serving 50% of their sentence (like me) can essentially cut their sentence to 35%. We can earn good time for school and work/good conduct and since I have displayed all of the above I would be entitled to the full amount of good time (15%). So off a 40 year sentence all I would have to serve is 14 years and I am well over that amount.
If the bill passes, it will become effective in January of 2008 and I will be released.
EVERYONE: keep fingers crossed!!!