Two things are kind of on my mind randomly today. Couldn’t pick which one to ramble on about so you are blessed with dual ramblings on a beautiful Friday. (On that note: I really want to be out by the pool, but my still slightly red skin makes me nervous.)
1. Voicemail:
I know I’m not the only one who does this so you can just nod in agreement. But, you know how when an unknown number shows up on your caller ID, you are really curious about who might be calling. Still, you let it ring and ring until it rolls on over into voicemail. Sometimes, your gamble doesnt pay off and the caller hangs up without leaving a message. However, if you’re lucky, a beep sounds after a short while to let you know the caller did indeed leave a message. Now, you fight your curiosity. Do I listen to it right now or wait? I usually try to wait for a few casual moments–to kind of let the cell phone gods know that I’m not that needy. Haha.
Today, that was my plan. The phone rang, I let it continue, a message was left, and I decided to finish my lunch before listening to the voicemail. But then I got distracted by the Internet and forgot!!! Now, instead of being primarily curious, I’m primarily anxious. Now, I’m almost scared to listen. Oh, why couldn’t they just have texted?!?! Haha. That I know how to do….
2. Teenage Rebellion: Just finished a new book today. A young adult novel called “Delirium” by Lauren Oliver.
I heard about it on an NPR show that highlighted 5 young adult books that every adult should read. A quick and fun read, the book centers upon a teenage girl rebelling against a controlling society. Sound familiar?!? Just earlier this summer, I completed reading the “Hunger Games” trilogy about Katniss and her rebellion. Aren’t teenagers rebellious enough without literature giving them ideas?!?! Haha. Really, I’m just kidding.
I loved most of the “Hunger Games” series and really enjoyed reading “Delirium.” In this new book, Lena rebels against the new society’s cure for the deadly disease of love. Love, the government states, causes loss of concentration, appetite disruptions, insomnia, restlessness, psychosis, desperation, and finally delirium. A cure has been discovered and is administered to all teenagers around the age of 18. Months before her scheduled cure operation, Lena discovers what love is all about and fights to not lose the new gift.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who may have liked “Hunger Games” or “The Giver.” While not as adventurous as the former and not as intellectual as the latter, the book is a nice easy read. A sequel is apparently in the works. Hmmmm….I wonder what is in store for our dear Lena.
Grateful for job interviews, library cards, NPR, love, and texting.
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