A Fever, a Blanket, and a Dose of Reality

I had planned to write a whole journal entry about my fitness routine—my goals, progress, and how I was starting to feel stronger every day. I had it outlined in my head: I’d just finished yoga class on Monday, followed by a tough ab workout and then a light 4-mile...

Shake Down: When Pizza Goes Wrong

My last journal entry was a brief thank you to my fans, friends, and family, not just because I appreciate their support, but also because not much had happened that week. That changed dramatically, just five minutes after I finished writing. Around 9:30 PM, inmates...

Prison Life: Routine, Rules, and Rumors

I usually try to have a theme or single subject for my journal entries, but that’s becoming cumbersome. So, this one is just a collection of updates on my life and some prison gossip. My daily routine is pretty consistent. My yoga classes are going well, even...