Status Updates From If I Ever Get Out of Here

The snowstorm and the forced time between George and Lewis is an interesting situation. I had a similar one a few years ago, and the cabin fever sadly ruined our friendship. I wish that I had shared a similar experience to Lewis and George, but it was still a good experience, and I learned a lot of new things about myself and others.

The realization of what Lewis really lived like coming over George really hit me. I have 2 house that I go between, and one is super nice, and we keep it clean and tidy, so all my friends think that I have it easy. I had my friend come over to my other house, which is messy, falling apart, and small, and they had the same reaction. The guilt, pity that makes me sick. I understand how Lewis feels.

The realization of what Lewis really lived like coming over George really hit me. I have 2 house that I go between, and one is super nice, and we keep it clean and tidy, so all my friends think that I have it easy. I had my friend come over to my other house, which is messy, falling apart, and small, and they had the same reaction. The guilt, pity that makes me sick. I understand how Lewis feels.

The book is getting intense as the secret about Lewis and Evan is getting out. Back in 5th grade, a similar situation happened between me and a friend, and this scene is making me sad, as it reminds me of the time is lost one of my closest friends over some dumb differences in philosophies.

The long time Lewis was out of school reminds me of my time in 8th grade when I missed time for personal stuff at home. The strangeness and anger of the other students is really accurate, especially how it makes Lewis feel. I know how it feels to be isolated, and Eric Gansworth does an expert job on conveying the feeling of loneliness.

The story is introducing some heavier racial ties. The relationship between George and Lewis gets more and more complicated as George’s relationship with Stacey gets more intense. This gap between their cultures gets more and more evident, and it is scaring Lewis away from George, which is the last thing he wants. This reminds me of my friendships, as they are difficult with people who dislike each other.