October 19

I didn’t bother writing anything last night.  It was just another boring day.  Winston got out.  I guess I won’t see him till I get out but I think it’ll work out ok … Jolene wasn’t in church.  I wouldn’t have been able to talk to her anyway because [Guard 3] rushed us out as soon as they set their bibles down, so the guys wouldn’t be late for gym.  They could have at least given us five minutes.  Colis! [French swear word] …

Not much going on today either.  John hasn’t been back with more French tapes yet so I’m finding the afternoons long.  At least I had some magazines to read today.  That’s one of the reasons I like Max; the guards bring in papers sometimes.  I wish it would clear out though.  This unit just isn’t big enough for six.  I’ll be glad when Elery leaves.  He’s not a bad guy but he hogs the remote and he’s a pig.  I don’t think I like the new guy either, but he should be gone in a few days …

George let us stay up all night last night.  He said she doesn’t care anymore. It’s not just the inmates who hate [Guard1] and [Supervisor].  I didn’t stay up cause Elery had the remote.  I don’t like watching tv unless I have control.   Fuck, I’ll be glad to get out of here.  I’m just so sick of sharing my space with a bunch of other guys I hardly even know …

I’m trying to decide if I want to go to medium now.  A change might be good, but Frankie says he finds the time long.  I always found the time long in medium too.  It’s crowded there too, eight in every unit.  But I would like to get out a little more often, to the library and to AA … I don’t know …

Last night it snowed a bit for the first time.  The best thing about being here is that I won’t have to go outside all winter, unless I want to.

October 20

Not much happened today.  It’s getting very monotonous.  I think the highlight of my day is reading The National Post.  I’m glad we have [Guard 3] working here.

I haven’t been able to work on the French for the past few days either.  I think the time went better when I had something to do …

Finally got to talk to Ann today.  Things are good if I can get Carl to get in touch with Mike before he gets in for the weekend.  I’m doubtful that it will work out but “there’s always hope”, as Santa would say …

A couple of the guys are going to court tomorrow so I’m hoping this place will clean out a bit.  It’s just too damn crowded with six in here and only two soft chairs … as of today, I’ve got 20 weeks left, 140 days, or 420 more meals

October 21

I got 2 visits today – Carl and my parents (I haven’t seen Carl for about 2 years).  I hope he can work things out with Mike and Ann for me.  That would be sweet …

We got rid of two guys from our unit today, so it’s a little better here.  Jim is going tomorrow.  We have big plans for when I get out.  Hope it works out. … I got another French course today.  There’s not much to it, but it does not have some everyday phrases that should be useful …

Jim C. freaked out in the kitchen at lunch, smashed a plate over his head and held a piece of it up to his throat.  They took him to the hospital overnight, guess he’s ok now.  [nurse] is somewhat responsible, by cutting off his medication while he’s under a lot of stress.  He may be going away for 8-10 years …

[Guard 3] told me this evening that a carton of Du Maurier came in the mail for me.  This scam is paying off good …

I found out today that next year is a leap year.  I’m not pleased about that.  It’s an extra day that I’ll have to spend in jail …