He came to be in a strange place among strange people, so he searched out secluded alcoves or empty rooms in which to pray, and though his devotions were touched by the fear of discovery and intrusion, they also seemed sweeter and more precious for their fragility.

Muslims in public restrooms crack me up.
This one is sticking his bare feet into the sink
That one is going into the bathroom stall with a well-used water bottle
Another one is cleaning his ears between wet fingertips
And sometimes they bow their heads in embarrassment
When they sense (or imagine) the shocked eyes of silent passers-through
But other times they see each other and they share a quiet, secretive smile that says:
“I know you. I know what you’re about.”

ugh

i think i'm paying something like 2,000 dollars extra in tuition at this community college because I feel uncomfortable lying on a form about my in-state resident status

STUPID religion

I'm living with my grandparents for a semester.

I miss being able to pray openly :-(

Dear God,

Please Bless the people who come up to me when i'm in the middle of praying in public and ask me if I am 'ok'. I appreciate their good intentions.