Questions and Wondering?...

I have been wondering if anything was so special about the title and how it all ties in with the story line of the book I'm reading. And as I kept reading I figured out that this whole book is really based off of having that special person who can just listen to the real you, listen to your opinion, give honest feedback, and be there for you when there are ups and downs. This book is really talking about Owens relationship and actions towards Annabel. Owen also gave Annabel a cd playlist with the title 'just listen' and he also gave her a bunch of other cds, but told her to save this one for after she has heard all the other cds.

       As I was reading, I questioned whether or not Annabel would take this whole soundtrack or cd playlist situation serious and actually listen and give her real opinion on the music. And I thought she was not going to, because she does not really have the same exact taste in music as Owen, but in surprise she did begin to listen to each cd (which had over 50 songs on EACH of them).And she didn't skip any songs, she began this and kept it out and now as she is beginning to finish up all the other cds and will soon be able to hear 'just listen' and make her final opinion on the whole process. I have read a lot and really understand the whole scene of the story and can picture it all, all I had to do was just read.
   
               This story as so many thoughts and conflicts that it takes some time to really understand the struggles, but when I take the time like this to go over everything I just read and I try to figure all of my questions I have before I read, and get them answered. Really does help.

Questions and Wonderings?

I have always wondered in my story if Owens friend had feelings for Annabel, because if so then could that make Owen jealous? But what I soon discovered was that his friend is crazy over some other girl, who is not really a main part of the story.

      Owens friend is so crazy over her, that he gets nervous anytime her name is mentioned. I also was taking in a deeper study of Owens emotions as well towards Annabel, to see if he gets butterflies around her, just like how is friend does about this other girl. But I honestly did not find any prove in that, but what I did find out, was that there is a lot of tension between them, and its flirtatious. They both get clustered in the car with the seatbelt situation.

        Owen has to hammer in the passengers seatbelt buckle for it to secure. And every time he does that his hand is on Annabel's waist. For Annabel she gets nervous, but as for Owen he is hard to read.

             Little things like this has been going on in the story all throughout. I have been wondering, and taking into perspective a lot of the situations that occur. I try to grasp on to each characters emotions, and actions. I always have questions but thats just because I'm always wondering things. I believe that in this story to find all the answers your looking for it is going to take more then clues, its going to take build up and time. I find answers to my small questions very easily sometimes. But my wonderings always exist even if they get answered. On of my main wondering that has been going on  as I have been reading, was if Annabel should actually date Owen or if they should stay friends. I believe this has been answered both ways in the writers words, yes because they are opposites and opposites attract, and they both inspire each other to bring forth a different side of them. Then there is why I say no, because why break up a beautiful understanding of friendship and character they have with each other. These are the main reasons I get confused with which statement is stronger.

         Overall I believe that all my questions get answered but my wonderings will always have more than one answer to it, and these are just some that have hit my mind as I have been reading.

Predictions

I believe that Annabel would develop a crush on Owen. My reason is because, ever since Annabel lost her best friend, and became un-popular, things have gotten worse then before. But when she met Owen, and began to talk to him, and get to know him. It seemed like every time she was around him, he would get her mind off of stress, and they could talk. Owen always listened to her opinion, and he always took inconsideration of the truth. He does not like when people lie.

       Little bit after some time, Owen and Annabel became closer friends, even so that he offered her a ride home. The first time he told her about his radio show was when he offered her a ride home. His radio show would come on early in the morning, so at first Annabel was sure she wouldn't be tuning in, but then she woke up and turned on his show. The show wasn't really her taste, but she still listened every time since then so she would be able to have something to talk about with Owen, and maybe grasp his interest more. Which she did. Then they became friends, she met his little sister who adores her.  She met his mother at the mall, she went out to breakfast with him and his friend.


     Most important she got to know him. She learned to like this person he is, she saw that he was all pure. He was the opposite of fake, he always spoke what was on his mind. He always told her the truth. He listened to her. Annabel saw something in him, no one at school did. Owen was truy himself, and no one else. He wasn't like all the other kids in the school who were fake, and just trying to pass by, day, by day. My predictions became true, Annabel did develop a crush on Owen, and I believe Owen did to. But the sad part in this all is they are both to caught up in being friends, I don't know yet, if they will even give each other a chance at dating, and being in another relationship other than just friendship.

Questions and Wondering?

    I have been wondering if her sister Whitney would ever have a relationship with Annabel again or at least talk to her and she did. They had a full on conversation about Owen. I was very surprised that she even opened her mouth and something other than, "no Im not hungry" or "Im tired'. I really think this is a step up.

       The topic they were on, was about how she knew Owen and she asked a few questions like "are you sure you guys are just friends?" and other basic questions. The conversation did not get to heated.

I also been wondering if she really was going to stay committed to her friendship with Owen or if them talking and stuff was a one time thing. I really did believe that there was going to more in depth conversations between them, and as I read I found out there are. They talk everyday, and she listens to his program on the radio in the morning times. I really am now no longer wondering. I know that they're relationship is only going to begin to grow. My questions and wonderings have been answered as I read through each chapter and see how its all connecting. I am just not sure how this story is going to end....... Because they're are like five different stories going on at the same time.

ASKING Questions and Wondering:

I have been wondering this a lot if soon or later would Annabel talk to Owen more and not just at lunch, and it turns out that there friendship from being just talking completely jumped from my perspective and now she is out listening to his radio show in the morning and talking about that stuff on the way to class and all. They have really answered my question very simple. I also have been wondering what is the reason Annabel has lost her "best" friend, and it turns out I figured that out too.

It was because her best friend assumed she was after her boyfriend and think she was the one that hit on him and really it was the boyfriend, but of course the "best" friend does not know that. And I quote in on "best" friend because Annabel has imitated to herself and Owen that all she was doing was being a follower and getting pushed around, and realized that maybe she wasn't a real best friend.

That were all of the questions I have had so far, and they all pretty much are completely answered.