It has been a while since I added to my blog, so it is well past time for an update. On this day I reached my 90 day mark at the camp. Monday will mark exactly 25% of the sentence being complete. I’ve been spending a good bit of time working on a plan on how I will get back into the work force once I am released. I have mapped out many of the first steps I will take when I am able. At the right time down the road I’ll post an update and give you more details.
I’ve been in a good routine for the past several months. During the week I continue to work in my job in facilities. Sometimes doing minor repair work, others doing clerk work in the landscape equipment room. I also walk a minimum of a mile a day, sometimes as much as 5 miles, probably averaging around 3 or so. I’ve been exercising with pushups and curls as well and I’ve made good progress. I also do a lot of reading. I don’t typically read biographical books, but I’ve been reading about Teddy Roosevelt and learned quite a bit about him and our history.
In one of my entries just before reporting here, I outlined three major goals for my first 90 days here. I’m happy to report that I have completed two of the three and made great progress on the third. My first goal was to lose 15 pounds in the first 3 month. I succeeded and as of Friday I dropped 18.5 pounds. I also wanted to be able to do 50 standard push-ups without stopping, but I fell short here. I’ve been doing push-ups at least 4-5 days a week and have made great progress, but I guess I was more out of shape than I realized. I’ll get there. The third goal was to blog regularly and prepare a second class for Prison Professors. I have done that as well.
I am now updating my goals. My first is to speed up my weight loss. My new goal is to lose another 18 pounds, but this time in 6 weeks. I have a few other goals, most revolving around my next career move. I’ll disclose those to you down the road a bit.
That’s all I have for now. I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season and a very Merry Christmas!