Explore my journey through incarceration with a unique collection of daily journals and in-depth book reports. Each entry offers a raw, personal perspective, transforming moments of confinement into reflections of growth and resilience.
I just finished reading Mysteries of History by Robert Stewart, and it was an interesting mix of history, myth, and explanation. The book is full of illustrations, which made it easy and fun to flip through. Each chapter takes on a mystery—things like the pyramids,...
I just finished reading Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing, and it was such a quick, fun read. What really stood out to me was how witty it was—the dialogue is sharp, full of banter, and the humor still holds up even though it was written centuries ago. The...
I just finished reading Decisive by Chip and Dan Heath, and it really opened my eyes about how I make decisions. The main focus of the book is a decision-making framework they call WRAP, which stands for: Widen your options – don’t trap yourself in either/or choices....
It’s been a while since my last post, and a lot has happened here. First, my good friend Matt—who I’ve written about often—was taken to the SHU (the Special Housing Unit). Nobody knows the official reason, so all we have are rumors. The word is that someone called or...
This week had a little bit of everything: laughs, setbacks, milestones, and one more reminder that the finish line is creeping closer. Let’s start with one of those “only in prison” moments. My buddy Matt — yeah, the one who burned himself making me a birthday pizza —...
I just finished reading The Lincoln Lawyer, and I've got to say—I loved it. I haven't seen the TV series yet, but after reading this, I'm definitely putting it at the top of my watchlist for when I get home. The story revolves around Mickey Haller, a criminal defense...
This week brought an unexpected — and honestly, pretty frustrating — change. Out of nowhere, the counselor called me in and told me I was being moved to Wing 1. When I asked why, she just gave the usual vague answer: “I’m just trying to mix things up.” Translation:...
After what felt like forever, I've finally finished reading Moby Dick. Honestly, this was one of those classics that really tested my patience. The story kicks off with Ishmael, a guy looking for adventure, deciding to join a whaling ship called the Pequod. He's heard...
This week was kind of a bittersweet one. It started with one of my good friends — and my cube mate — getting transferred to the other building. He’s the same guy who burned himself making me a pizza for my birthday (I mentioned him in a previous post). He’s a real...
This is the latest in a long line of business-oriented self-help books I’ve read in here, and I thought it would just repeat the same old concepts. Not even close. This book taught me so much. Kaufman starts by making the case that business school is overpriced and...