Any Given Monday
I was so filled with excitement about the immediate releases that will happen over the next few days that I excluded all the juicy, yummy stuff that happened at the camp yesterday. As you know there is never a dull day here. And just to be clear, I am in no way interested in anyone else's business, but it’s hard not to see it or hear about it living in these close confines. Additionally, I think the stories are entertaining and I will one day look back over this journal as a source of entertainment as well. With all of that said, in the words of Slick Rick, "here we go.."
When I woke up to complete my daily errands, I was met with signs all over the doors that said, "No Inmates Allowed Outside." This was an indicator that something was wrong; I later learned that we were on lockdown. As I sat in church, AKA the TV room, watching Joel Osteen, I could see officers combing the area around the track near the camp. Later it was revealed that a man was found on campus, passed out with drugs and meth on him. He either wandered off or was in the middle of a drop. Who knows, but he picked the wrong place to pass out, LOL. From my understanding he was hit with a few charges. We are now calling this the "Drop Gone Wrong." LOL! You can't make this ish up.
I guess the anxiety and tension of the anticipated immediate releases had everyone on edge yesterday, especially all of the "alleged" lovers. Thank goodness for the help of friends who gave me specific ways to support my inner child during this time. Others were not so fortunate to have those skills and tools. Therefore, instead of mediating, journaling, etc., they decided to take it out on one another. It was a like a whole episode of Jerry Springer up in here from what inmate.com says. You know it is all "alleged," just in case the feds are watching. LOL!
Today is the first day of my electrician class. Yes, that is correct I will be learning how to wire a house! Why not? I am using this time to explore, learn, and gain as much knowledge and experience about things I normally wouldn't have time for. Plus, when I get home, I may decided to change out my ceiling fans and/or light fixtures.
Update:
It is 5pm and nothing. Absolutely nothing new with FSA (First Step Act). Well, I am over exaggerating a little. We were told updates would be coming at 12pm, then again at 2pm. It is 5pm and still nothing on this end. It has been reported that the halfway houses have been put on notice and they removed the monitors of numerous people in preparation for those who will be released in the coming days. Everyone is on edge, patiently, but anxiously waiting to see where they stand. One of those "everyones" is me. LOL! This morning, when I headed to class, people were already sitting outside the doors of the case managers and unit team at 6:30am, waiting for them to arrive. The line grew and continued to swell until shortly after 2pm when they were asked to leave and wait for the word from administration. We were told that immediate releases would be individually pulled and everyone else will be given their status update sheets. But...nothing.
It is coming. I feel it. I know it. Let it be so, and so it is!
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30 Day Mental Diet - Day 9
How To Remove Limitations
Life Does Not Limit You
Today, I will apply these aspects to my thoughts and actions regarding the FSA ETCs (credits). There will be an abundance and overflow of good news that will come in. I affirm that all will be well with my release date. I am free from the limiting thoughts that things will not go well. I open my mind to receive my greatest and highest good.
I can use today's lesson to correct my fear and doubt around not receiving my credits and an earlier release. Alhough today did not work out as expected, I removing any limiting thoughts that will hinder the flow of blessings to me.
