Coming to Terms (Drafted 9/26/09)

Two days have gone by since I was advised of CDCR's error in correctly calculating my release date. The bigger picture is this was simply a clerical error and I have to be mature enough to understand just that. If you know me well or have been following my blog, then you know I do not handle disappointments/setbacks/not getting my own way with maturity and grace. I have always thrown tantrums and this set of circumstances requires humility and understanding; plus, I am the one that is responsible for being here again; I self-sabotaged and I am one that pays the price.

However I must remember my sentence could have been for years and years instead of months, so I still have something for which to be grateful. I met a Caucasian man today and I asked if he were from Sacramento and sadly he replied "I used to be but not anymore." He said that because he isn't getting out. So that sorta puts things in perspective. I have a relatively short stint left and if I choose I can use this time to work on myself and my relationships and make this time as productive as possible.