Through the Walls

Friday, August 06, 2004


What goes on in Here


Welcome to this, your Blog. Today I will tell you about things in here, because I imagine that many people think, or at least, they have the wrong idea about prisons. Most people think that it’s like they see in the movies: a building with a few floors with lots of gates everywhere and that there’s much violece. Although I imagine that some prisons might be like that, the ones I’ve been in haven’t been like that. Like for example, this one seems like a small community.

For starters, we have a Vocational school where they have drafting, electricity, plumbing, building construction, computer and typing classes. Also, there’s the regular school where they teach English, Math, and G.E.D. courses. They have a very ample library and it has a law area. There’s a small store which has many products for sale. They have everything, from personal products to food. There’s a chappel for the different religion denominations, too. We have a barber shop and a laudry. And a medical and psychology area. We also have the visit salon for our relatives and loved ones. The dining room is huge and they have good food (sometimes). They have a furniture factory which employs people in this prison. And finally, we have the yard which is immense and it has basketball (3), handball (6), racquetball (1), paddleball (1) and volleyball (2) courts, baseball (2), soccer (1) and flag football (1) parks, and a track. Oh and there’s also an activity center with pool tables (4), stationery bikes and a few rooms to play musical instruments.

As you can see, it’s not too bad in here, but there’s nothing more precious than freedom and seeing my loved ones every day.

Sincerely,

Pedro

Prevail in every Aspect of your Life


People only obtain what they look for. Choose your ideals with care. Learn what you like and what you don’t like. Be critical with what you do well and with what you don’t do well. Choose a career or a lifestyle that interests you and work hard so that it is a success, but also enjoy what you do. Be honest with people and help with what you can, but don’t depend on someone to make your life easier or happier; only you can obtain this on your own. Be strong and decided, but stay sensible. Consider your family and the idea of a family, because that’s the foundation of security, support and love.

Understand what you are and what you want in life, before sharing it with someone. When you’re ready to begin a relationship, make sure that the person is worth in everything like you, physically and mentally. Fight to reach everything that you want. Find happiness in everything that you do. Love with all your being; love with an uninhibited soul. Prevail in every aspect of your life.

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