[Kate*]

You know if you were/are grading that you might want to mention it. We have 3 classes left and I just now noticed. But you know what? You can deduct for that all you want, I will pass regardless. And no, I don't understand why EVERY class harps on that like not doing it will be a death sentence later! Maybe I'd earn those points easier if you got through the material faster and made it more interesting.

I'm going to try doing as you suggested. I think I needed the push from someone who I felt cared. I really hope you are this empathetic all the time and that you meant it when you said you wanted me to get help because you cared and not just because of the situation I have found myself in. I'm trying this partly out of respect for you, but I'm scared. Can you teach me how to be that empathetic towards people? I know you want us to be ourselves and not just copy you, but how else am I going to learn because obviously the way they're teaching it isn't working on me.

No, I'm NOT thrilled about an 8:30 appointment, but if I wait any longer then it'll be break and it will be over or I'll have been dismissed by then and it won't matter.