Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Entry Nine: Outside Reading II
“One thing about being lonesome is that you think too much, especially when there isn’t much else you can do” (Page 52). Ishmael says this as he sits by a river after losing track of all his friends. He is alone and can’t assume he’s safe. This quote is very relatable. I think all the time, especially when I have nothing to do. The worst part about it is you can’t stop yourself. What is it about our minds that makes it just keep going? “I knew we were walking, but I couldn’t fell my feet hitting the ground” (Page 36). It’s that feeling when you have to drag yourself to do something. I thought this sentence simple, but at the same time really intense. I think it shows the extent of what Beah was going through. He had no one, he was scared, he was estranged from everyone he saw. Imagine walking down the street in your town, and having people run away from you, but at the same time, people running after you with guns. This is where you’re supposed to feel safe; it’s supposed to be home. I guess we really do have it lucky, huh? We don’t see much massacre here in America. To most countries we’re just hunky dory and everything’s fine. It is so easy to take things for granted. Love…freedom…parents. This is why I love this book. It makes you appreciate everything you have, no matter how low you might be, just remember, it could be worse right?
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Gosh, it really could be worse, couldn't it? I do the exact same thing you do! When in doubt, go for a thinking walk you know? And then i just can't stop! Who even knows what we think about anyways. It's like minds go 100 miles an hour when we're lonely. hmmph.
One thing I do try to remember is how lucky we really are, it sometimes bothers me that people dont realize everything that is going on around the world. The united states isn't a bubble where nothing else matters. It makes me happy that you can read this book and feel that way!
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