So you know that I majorly effed up in school and haven't been to one of my classes in like, 2 weeks. I also didn't turn in the midterm. Normally, if I wanted to get back on track I would make up a really good lie or sob story and take what I can get from the teacher. This has always worked for me. I'm too good of a liar. Sometimes I start to believe myself. In an attempt to cut down on the lying, I e-mailed my teacher and told him... the truth...? First time I think I've ever done that. I told him that I didn't come in because I wasn't done with my paper. Then I didn't come in because I was afraid he wouldn't take my paper. Then I didn't come in because I've been gone for so long and coming back to the class would be scary especially when all the students would be like "where have you been?" "I thought you dropped the course" and things like that. For some reason these things paralyze me to the point of complete and total avoidance of the situation. I didn't get a response from him before class today, so SHOCK... i didn't go. But it gets better, I just looked in my e-mail and saw his response. I wish I could just give him a hug for understanding and being so kind when most would take advantage of the power that they posses.
No problem. I know how scary such things can be from my own time in school. For my class you can always hand stuff in late with no penalty. I'm anti hidden agendas and am just concerned with students undertanding of the subject matter.
New favorite teacher ever. Mercy is present when asked for with honesty. Life is bitchin'.. I am going to sleep well tonight.
omg i am the same way!!! and i love that even though we're both miles apart and dealing with different circumstances, we're both learning to embrace honesty :)
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