No, I think you were honest and up-front about what you're dealing with, without giving him details about your condition that he doesn't need.
That's my girl... That's my good girl.
Kaylee ,'Serenity'
Spike's Bitches 26: Damn right I'm impure!
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Amy - Oct 08, 2005 7:55:26 am PDT #7213 of 10001
Because books.
Pix - Oct 08, 2005 7:55:53 am PDT #7214 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
No, I totally don't. Speaking as a teacher, with any less information I would be skeptical. One of the things you're coming up against is that some students with only very mild ailments--mental or physical--really do use them as an excuse to get out of work. The fact that you've been straightforward and given him both some notion about the severity of your situation and people to call to verify it means that he's not likely to lump you into that category.
vw bug - Oct 08, 2005 7:58:01 am PDT #7215 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Ok. Cool. Thanks guys. I appreciate it greatly.
Jen - Oct 08, 2005 7:58:53 am PDT #7216 of 10001
love's a dream you enter though I shake and shake and shake you
It's only TMI if it makes you uncomfortable to share it. Otherwise, I think it sounds fantastic. Very mature and well-reasoned.
And this part:
My focus was on keeping myself safe and trying to stay out of the hospital.
Seriously made me so proud. That probably sounds condescending and stupid, and I really really really don't mean it that way; I'm just so glad that you said, "Y'know what? My safety first. Period."
Volans - Oct 08, 2005 8:06:34 am PDT #7217 of 10001
move out and draw fire
What they said (points to preceding posts).
vw bug - Oct 08, 2005 8:07:45 am PDT #7218 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
That probably sounds condescending and stupid
Not at all. And thank you. It means a lot.
beth b - Oct 08, 2005 8:09:12 am PDT #7219 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
a good letter. really nice. It doesn't sound like an excuse, but an explanation. and putting the options out is good.
Topic!Cindy - Oct 08, 2005 8:10:26 am PDT #7220 of 10001
What is even happening?
What Jen said.
meara - Oct 08, 2005 8:14:53 am PDT #7221 of 10001
Thirded--good letter, VW!
I'm heading off to my high school reunion soon (need to pack, shower, get to airport). Called my ONE friend who said she was going to come (a few weeks ago, but hadn't bought a plane ticket) the other day, and she's not called back. I really hope this is not going to be a "wow, I'ma sit here at a table and pretend like I'm not bored amongst a bunch of strangers..."
Also, it is POURING here. Has been for two days. Which has rather wreaked havoc on my plans to straighten my hair and make it all pretty. CRUD.
Jessica - Oct 08, 2005 8:35:41 am PDT #7222 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Yes, very good letter vw.
Raq, the stick blender I have is this one. I use the blender attachment and the chopper attachment all the time. The whisk attachment is pretty useless -- the wires are flimsy as hell, and holding the button down is just as labor-intensive as whisking something by hand -- it's nice for salad dressing, but that's about it.
In other food news, there are NO fish heads to be had anywhere in Carroll Gardens today. I went to both fish stores, and they were both out. (One had just made stock the night before, and the other had had a customer take them all earlier this morning.)
I don't miss my old neighborhood, but at least there, I was the only one who ever asked for fish heads, and the ability to have my pick more than made up for the weird looks.