real world connection!

there's a song by Relient K that made me think of this book.. or maybe they were thinking of this book when they wrote it!?

have a listen...

"Apathetic Way To Be"

oh, and here's a snippet of the lyrics:

Yeah, I'm not angry
And no, I'm not upset
It's taken me awhile
But this is what I've learned
Emotional attachment is really not a threat
When I'm simply not concerned

HOLDEN HAS HEART

Finally! I wasn't sure if the author would every drop any hints, but chapter 5 did it for me. When he described his brother, I sort of thought "Hmm, maybe this is why he's so angry inside his head." Also, he feels SORRY for Ackley! Even though he's so goddam annoying, ;) , he feels bad for him because he has no friends and he has big hygiene problems. I like Holden even more after reading chapter 5. :)

chapters 1-4

Well! I like this book so far- I can relate to Holden Caufield's attitude about other people. He is very observant about things that many other people would never notice, which is quite similar to me. Honestly, he doesn't really have a bad attitude, just a different one. All the people who surround him are so positive about school and "the future" and whatever, but he sees things different;y, and I don't think its necessarily a bad thing. I can really relate to him; just because he isn't a perfect student and doesn't have a billion popular friends, does NOT mean he won't succeed. I like this guy. :)

pre-reading question

I will answer the following question:
3. Explain two struggles you or others face as you/they move from childhood to adulthood.

Well...hmm. I know for me, this transition is already starting to occur, so I can speak somewhat form my own experience. I have a job, and have had it since the month I turned 16. I REALLY think having a job before you go off to college, or move out, or graduate, helps you prepare yourself for adulthood. It has sometimes been tough, though. I can't always participate in weekend activities or attend all school events, but later I realize- that's how it will be when I'm older, so why not get used to it now? Ah hell, that's long enough. :) I'm tired anyway.

good morning

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