Through the Walls

Monday, July 25, 2005


Plans for the Future


My friends, how are you? I hope that you’re doing great. Lately, I’ve been asking myself, or better yet, thinking a lot about what I’ll do when I get out of here. I know that I would like to start my own business and I’ll do everything possible to make it happen. I won’t come back over here. Honestly, it’s not worth it. I’ll never be able to get back all the years I’ve spent in prison. I’ve missed my son’s growing up, not being by my grandpa’s side in his illness, and stuff like that. Being in prison is a waste of time because as much as one studies and learns things, there’s nothing like one’s liberty.

Going back to the subject, first I’m going to Puerto Rico, since over there I know it’ll be easier to realize my goals, for I think that I won’t need as much money as here in the United States to fulfill them. One of my goals is starting a leather business. That is, making leather bags, belts, hats, and sandals. That’s why I’m working very hard on my technique over here. I would also like to start a business installing tiles and floor cleaning business, or even Import and Export, although for the latter I know that much money will be involved, which I don’t have and I will have to make a business plan and present my idea to banks or investors.

As I’ve said before, I know that it will be a bit difficult because many people are afraid of giving opportunities to ex-convicts. If they only knew that the ones who have been convicted of drug crimes have entrepreneurial minds and we’re good in business matters. The only thing is that we wasted our minds doing illegal stuff and earning easy money. We’re natural entrepreneurs. The same way in which we came up with ideas for doing illegal stuff, we could do the same to do legitimate stuff. I only hope I can realize my goals.

Well, until next time. Thanks for your support, keep writing to the blog and leaving your messages, which I truly appreciate.

Your friend,

Pedro

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Look on the Bright Side



When life seems overwhelming
and you can't seem to get
everything done......
When there isn't enough time
to relax and enjoy....
When there is little reward
for all your efforts and
you wonder if it's all worth it,
if this is what life is all about,
and if this is what the future
holds in store....

Try to keep a positive attitude by looking
for the little blessings that happen
every day yet often go unnoticed.
Keep your mind open to humorous situations,
because humor can rescue you
from being overwhelmed.
And never forget that there are people
who love and care about you;
people who want to help and support you
through life's difficult times;
people who think you're pretty special;
people who care a whole lot about you.

(Author: Barbara Cage)

posted by P.M., 7:30 PM Email This Post

1 Comments:

Hi Chulo
How are you?
Papi,I know we have talked about this.Why P.R.? you could do so much more over here.I know that you have expressed your feelings about what's going on but baby going back to puerto rico is it going to make a difference think about it... You are so smart, bright & funny just don't focus on the negative I know what you will do very thing that you set your mind too. I also know that you're being realistic just like you said:"who will hire an ex-convict" mi amor everybody deserves a second chance in life you'll see. sabes que puedes contar conmigo.
que nunca se te olvide "SE TE QUIERE MUCHO."
commented by Anonymous Anonymous, 8:00 PM  

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