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29 – 21 = 8
» Reflections
I feel like putting some things in perspective:
29 is the number of years I have been in the United States of America.
21 is the number of years I have been in prison and immigration detention.
8 is the number of years I have been outside in the “free world.”
11-7-2002
I came to America twenty years ago today. I spent sixteen of those twenty years in prison. I hope I’ll get a chance to spend some time on the outside.
There’s a storm out there and I wasn’t aware of it until G told me. He dropped by and gave me an update on the latest. The Republicans won big during the election. Gray Davis got elected for his second term. Maybe things will get better with the parole situation.
I went to the library and made some copies. I sent KW my support letters and board report. He wrote and said he’ll come see me.
I wrote to Yuri, A and P. I sent P a copy of the matrix article. Mail won’t go out until Monday night since Monday is a holiday. I sent the lawyer a note and the appeal. He sent me a copy of the writ on my mail, Ad Seg retention and appeal issues. Hopefully things will get right. I want to write the article and study my correspondence material.
May the spirit help me and guide me.
11-6-2002
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I slept half of the morning away. I planned to write an article about my Ad Seg situation and sort out my legal work. I was only able to organize my legal work. I have a lot of extra copies of my appeals and court orders. They will be useful as exhibits.
I received a card form Rev. K. He sent me a poem Abel. Apparently he uses his poetry to spread the gospel is reaching people.
I got my rejection back from 2nd level on my legal deadline issue. I didn’t write to anyone. I went to sleep early.
11-5-2002
» Reflections
Counselor S delivered my board report to me. She said it was late being done. One of the pages was missing. I wrote to her and asked for a copy. It was an all right report because the 115 will hurt me.
I received a letter from G. She responded to some of my questions. I didn’t like her comments as usual. She doesn’t want to help me the way I wanted her to. Now, I will not ask her again for advice. She did it out of concern, but I still don’t like her logic. I wrote her a long letter to let her know how I felt. She was on vacation for a couple of weeks. That’s why I didn’t hear from her.
I wrote to KW about my update and asked him to come see me. My lawyer sent me some copies. He’ll take care of business. I appreciate that.
I worked out with C and felt pumped. I read for a while. My eyes are red. I will finish the book tonight.
Tomorrow I will organize my legal works. The day went by fast. I wish my family and friends well. May I be home soon.
11-4-2002
» Reflections
I spent all day reading the Kung Fu series. It’s addictive. I’d probably read the story four times, but I don’t want to put the book down.
I wrote a letter to J and told her about Jing Yong’s books. It was another day of reading.
11-3-2002
» Reflections
I couldn’t help but notice that I was on the yard with six African Americans. I was able to get along with them as usual. I shot the basketball for a while. Then I did yoga and legs with C. It’s helpful to have a workout partner. I need to get my joints well.
I read the Kung Fu novel and my eyes got red. It’s addicting. I stopped myself so I could write some letters. I wrote to KW, G, Mom, Sis and S. I wanted to write more, but ran out of time. I will have to get busy with the correspondence course.
I’m taking things one day at a time.
