After the Bomb(s)

There was a bomb threat at my school today, and maybe thats not a big deal to people because it has been happening quite a bit lately...but it really is a big deal. For me things completely changed when I heard about the threat. It was weird and frightening not feeling safe all of the sudden. School became optional because my life became more important. Thoughts were going through my head like, "was this serious or a joke...and how do i know?" or "do i go to school and hope it was a joke?" or "what happens if I don't go and there was no bomb?" or "what if I don't go and there is a bomb?...how will I feel if people I love get injured or hurt?".

It was just weird, and I understand (a little bit) how it feels for people whose lives are threatened everyday. It is scary and really horrible...wondering if the choices you make will lead to your death. I couldn't imagine dealing with that everyday.

But, I did end up going to school, and so did about 40% of the students. My classes had between 2 and 8 people in all of them, and I could walk through the hallways comfortably...instead of being pushed along by a mass of bodies. I also spent my art period hanging out in the basement with the janitor lady....it was enlightening (i was just moving a pallette of clay for my teacher).
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As for the books I am reading...they are all fantastic.

1. Walden I love this book. I have read it several times, but this time it is taking me REALLY long. I love how he thinks of life and simplicity. It encourages me to simplify my surroundings and thoughts.
2. A Clockwork Orange Now that I am reading it, I completely understand why it has a cult following. Alex is so easy to identify with...even though he does some horrible things. I still can't help but respect his yearning for intellect and frustration with society (and popular music). I love how he talks about music and how it completely changes his demeanor.
3.Jesus for President I have never understood the old testament better (he calls the old testament the Hebrew words or something like that...so it doesn't seem outdated as "old" implies). Shane Claiborne's views on everything is so interesting, and I love hearing what he has to say. I am not very far into this, but I feel like I have learned so much already about the government, society and God.
4. Voyage of the Dawn Treader Okay, I have read this like 6 times, but it is worth it. You should read it too. C.S. Lewis's imagination is wonderful and I feel like I am traveling to the awesome places with the kids in the books. His description at the end of the book is astounding. I love this series, and this one is by far the best of them all. Go read it. (please)