Michael Crudup is 32 years old and incarcerated in Maryland, USA

Jambo (Kiswahili for "Hello/Hi").

It is my intention to fill the void inside of me that materializes every second that I'm hidden away from society in a cold concrete and razor-wire pit. I long for someone who is willing to travel this road and struggle with me and see me. Someone living their best life. Someone I can build a meaningful bond with that is built upon an invaluable fusion of consistency, trust, loyalty, vulnerability, upliftment, respect, motivation, and communication that will survive this incarceration. Someone who is willing to abandon any reservations regarding who I am solely based upon my present conditions.

My character consists of being loyal, charismatic, generous, strong-willed, open-minded, creative, intelligent, humble, dedicated, motivated, disciplined, understanding, confident, socially, politically, and economically conscious, patient, protective, courageous, passionate, observant, reserved, responsible, pragmatic, tactful, resilient, attentive, cultured, supportive, charitable, easy-going, optimistic, innovative, genuine, serene, and understanding. This is who I've become after being incarcerated, nearly forced to address my shortcomings. Please do not misconstrue my progress as a claim of perfection because I am not. Instead, what I am is one who has discovered their purpose and adopted a willingness to sacrifice any thoughts or behaviors that will hinder not only my evolvement process but also that do not line up with me subsequently achieving my goals.

My daily routine while incarcerated consists of mastering self, planning for life post-incarceration, pursuing legal remedies to earn my freedom, exercising, eating healthy (I'm a vegetarian), practicing yoga/meditation, networking, studying, reading, drawing, and writing (freelance articles, music, poetry, and novels).

My interests are Black history, social justice, economics, criminal justice reform, transformative/restorative justice, education, legislation, youth development, sociology, holistic health, philanthropy, philosophy, zoology, botany, astrology, world history, business, fashion, wine, cigars, automobiles, agriculture, and art.

Are you capable of reciprocating my energy? If so, I'd love to hear from you about who you are. Please feel free to also send your email to me via USPS so that I may add you to my invite list.