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Interview with Tina

JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Tina: They told my sister they had a full library. There were books there, but we weren't permitted to go to the library. The library brought books to Q. I wrote alot of letters, journal, poetry. There were two TVs, but the noise was so loud you couldn't hear. We played cards most of the time. Most of the girls braided hair. Definitely classes, that helped alot.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce? Give details.
Tina: There was no competition, because there was no entertainment, so I guess you could say it wasn't fierce. I walked the tiers for exercise and some of the girls joined me. Entertainment was a visit, or the phone. The most competition would, most definitely, be the phone. The only other entertainment I witnessed was the two TVs. Especially when the Ravens played, and I think that was a CO mistake.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Tina: Thankfully I didn't. I'm pretty health conscious, watch my fat grams and am aware of how my body feels on me. I walked whenever I could, as fast paced for cardio, exercised on my bunk. Knowing I was limited on exercise, I was especially cognizant of my fat intake. Yes, I stayed away from all the cake things on commissary.

JM: How often did you get to go outside? What did you do outside if you were allowed to? If you were not allowed to go outside what could you do for exercise?
Tina: We could go out to the courtyard when permitted. I never saw grass though. It was September when I went in for the three months, the grass was still green on the outside. Once the cold weather hit, the temperature had to be above, I think, 48°.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Tina: Yes, they did. Many, and I attended. I especially liked "Overcomers". The churches that volunteered to come were very nice. Very inspirational.

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