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Leisure Time

Interview with Aaron and Jessica

JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Aaron: A basketball net in a small outside area that was connected to our pod. There were two TV's as well on top of each large bookcase that we had in the pod.
Jessica: The central area had some tables and chairs to sit and talk or play cards.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce? Give details.
Aaron: Yes, when we weren't in lockdown. On the weekends we did have more local TV channels to watch than on the weekdays.
Jessica: I spent most of my time reading my my cell.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Aaron: No, because I didn't eat the junk food they had for sale and I kept myself active when I wasn't reading a book or watching TV. I did some speedwalking , basketball, and push-up routines. Normally I performed these activities with another inmate so I wouldn't get bored.
Jessica: There was no way to stay in shape other than doing pushups, squats, and so on.

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?
Aaron: We could go outside anytime we weren't in lockdown or eating meals which was 7-8 hours a day and we could stay out there as long as we wanted.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Aaron: Yes there were many church services that we could attend but I never did because the times that these were offered coincided with my normal exercise time.