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My New Years Resolution
This is Memo coming out of the max unit. Still waiting on what they
are going to do with me. Well, back with the topic. I’m feeling the
topic, “My New Years Resolution...”
Well first is to do good in here so they can see that I do want
to get out and not spend the holidays in here like how I did with
Halloween and Thanksgiving. Hopefully I’m out for Christmas and
New Years because these holidays are suppose to be with your
family. Second is to stop getting mad easily and taking it out on
random people because it got me in here.
Finally third is to stop listening to people who are going to
waste your money or to get you in trouble. I also want to change
for my family and the people that care about me. That’s my biggest
resolution. Oh and to get off probation. That’s it for now Beat. Hope
you like it. Alratos.
-Memo
From The Beat: We hope you were able to be home for the holidays
with your family and friends. You have a great New Years Resolution
for yourself and we know that you can make all of your goals happen
for yourself.
My New Years Resolution
What’s up Beat? This be Chucky still posted here in the max unit.
Today I’m going to write about my New Years Resolution. My New
Years Resolution is to get out and finish my program that I’m going
to be sent to. I want to finish my program so I can get out as quick
as I can so that I can be with my family and also get off probation.
Another resolution is to stop doing drugs because that is the
thing that’s making me mess up my life. I also want to finish high
school so that I can be successful in life. That is it Beat. Till next
time. Take care.
-Chucky
From The Beat: We are glad to hear that you want to stick to your
program and get finished with it as soon as possible to start your
life on the outs. All these goals you have set for yourself you can
achieve. Just remind yourself every day that you can do it and you will
eventually achieve whatever you wish to accomplish.
It Won’t Go Away
Today I’m going to write about, “it won’t go away.” Well the memory
that won’t go away is the times I have spent with my family because
whenever I was with them I always had a great time. There was
always laughing. Also throwing parties and having a good time.
With my family there will always be a good time. So I hope it won’t
go away when I’m out...
-Dreamer
From The Beat: Do these memories make your time go fast or slow
when you are doing your time? When you are on the outs you will have
so many more memories to make with your family. Is there a certain
thing that you want to do with them once you get out?
Back In Time
I think I would go back in time before I got locked up, because I was
one second away from making a good decision and I made a bad one.
I would be with my little brother—all this time wasted without him
and I feel bad.
He misses me and doesn’t even want to talk to me through the
phone anymore, because he thinks I left him and I’m not going back
home. But I talked to my PO and he told me that I might get out this
month. I would make the decision not to steal the car and go home
with my brother instead. I would act differently for my little brother.
-Miguel
From The Beat: We’re glad to hear that your little brother inspires
you to do better. As you wrote, split-second decisions can have a
huge impact on our life course. We hope that you make the kinds of
decisions that will make your brother proud.
Standouts Santa Clara County Volume 17.01/02
Lead And Followed
I don’t think people can acquire the role of being a leader. It’s
just something that is passed down from former leaders in the
family. Everyone that is in a boss position or someone that plays a
major influence is that lucky person with higher abilities compared
to their fellow man.
I do consider myself one of these beings placed on this planet
to lead, help, share the wisdom I achieve. Learning something
does not make one learned. Knowledge requires memory; Wisdom
requires understanding. There are many separate traits that make
up a leader. Being brutally honest, open minded, straight forward,
and just having that sense of influence over people. Someone to
look up to for advice or help. Being in control of yourself, mastering
your mind. I happily and proudly admit I am one of these beings. I
was placed here for a reason.
-Jae
From The Beat: How can you use your leadership abilities to help those
around you? What do you wish to do in the future with these traits
that you have? Not everyone have these traits so use it to help people
in a positive way.
It Won’t Go Away
What’s good Beat? The topic I’m going to write about is “what won’t
go away.” To me what won’t leave me is the system because whether
I’m in or out, it’s always going to be running someone’s life. I told
myself when I was younger I wasn’t going to get caught slippin’ and
end up having to do pointless time when I could be chillin’ with my
friends and family. But it’s all good because shhh happens. I’ll be
out soon for sure. So one of these meetings will be my last. Maybe
I will see you next week, maybe I won’t.
-Manuel
From The Beat: Things do happen in an individuals life that they wish
they didn’t do or they wish a different outcome. Do not let your past
shape what you want to do in the future. The system will always be
there but if you stay on the right track you will not have anything to
worry about. If we do not see you in the upcoming weeks we wish you
the best of luck on the outs!
Drawing
I think a place where I can relax and forget about my problems is
when I sit down and start drawing. I can just get lost in my drawing.
I focus on the drawing and can get lost for days. It makes me forget
about the things that have been bugging me. Well this is it Beat.
Alratos.
-Listo
From The Beat: What types of things to do you draw? What do you get
lost in, the color, the image, the lines?
Maniac’s New Year
What’s up with you Beat? I’m going to talk about my New Years
Resolution a little bit. Right now, I can’t really change where I’m at,
but I can set my goals.
First, I would like to grow a more strong and loving connection
with my family members. Stay close to them and give them good
advice so I don’t lose anymore of my loved one to the street violence.
Also, I would like to beat my case, no matter how hard it gets. Just
stay strong till the end.
When or if I get out I’m going to be a good father and get married.
That’s basically it. There is more but I can’t really think about it or
anything because I’m locked up. Gotta go Beat, Happy New Years to
you.
-Maniac
From The Beat: These are great New Year Resolutions you have for
yourself. Do you know what kind of things you can do to make these
succeed at these resolutions? How can you make a more loving and
strong connection with your family members, what sort of things could
you do? We hope you have a great year!