My boyfriend works in a movie theater (not AMC, and nowhere near Colorado). I hadn't even heard about this before he texted me today, and all I could think was "Shit I'm glad he's okay".

It's really horrible. I literally can't imagine that. How terrifying would it be to go through that? At a movie theater, you kind of give people a sense of security. It's a dark, comfortable room where you can relax and tune out the world with the alternate movie universe around you. I'd describe the safety level as high as hanging out with friends or going to McDonald's to eat. So to have that trust and sense of ease broken... Fearing for your life...

I can't even comprehend it. My boyfriend told me that he won't be able to look at customers the same way. He'll always ask himself "what if...?"

If there's a plus side to this, it's that movie theaters will increase security. Fully armed and suspicious people shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a theater. The fact that he just waltzed in through a side door - obviously unhindered - is horrible.

Still. I have to keep reminding myself that this is an isolated incident. The shooter was messed up in ways we don't understand. (He freaking booby-trapped his apartment!) On top of that, no one I know was shot or killed. Though my heart goes out to every single person in that theater, it's still a relief to know my loved ones are safe. And like I said, if this shooting does anything, it'll increase security a ton. I just don't want to be afraid to go to the movies, you know? It shouldn't have to be a horrifying or life-threatening experience.

I didn't find out about this until Yuri texted me this morning while she was at work. She heard it while at work. It's horrible that something like this happened, and my thoughts to go out to the victim's loved ones.

If you're a high school kid, ask your parents. Tell your friends and ask them to tell their parents. If you don't have money or can't spare any, spread the word. <3