Shannyn

I have been put in charge as the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, and the mediator is my English teacher. I was supposed to find a co-editor so we could have more issues out, but I haven't found one since the people who are interested don't help at all, and I've procrastinated the first issue by about two months since I had to work alone, and though I have it almost done, I don't know how to break it to my English teacher without her getting mad at me. The previous editor skipped out for about 3/4 of the year before, and I don't want to follow that example, even though I probably will. My English teacher had gone through knee surgery, colds/flus, and other stuff, and I really don't want to disappoint her at all.

How do I break it to her? I accept all responsibility for my actions, and I'd accept being scolded and such, but I don't want to ruin the teacher-student relationship because she is one of my favorite teachers. I can't ignore her or be rude because I really trust her and I can't stand unfixed problems. Until now, I've been putting it off, but I know I need to stop. Should I just tell her the truth? I don't want her to hate me or be disappointed with me because I couldn't live with myself if I did. Please help... Detail appreciated;)

Right now I am questioning how I feel about "true love". I myself believe firmly that there's no "true love", but I'd like to hear everyone's views on that perspective... Please be detailed if possible, it's a very interesting subject once you think about it... (yeah, my views contradict, I'm a half hopeless romantic...)

I've been wondering about how many people support pro-life (no abortions) and pro-choice (right to choose). My views are fifty-fifty, although wavering right now, but I wonder how many have the same views, or different views. Why I am split: (don't have to read the bottom, it's just my views)

Pro-Life: Well, if a life is created, it's kinda a shame to kill it off, as they could grow up to be in important positions and such. Plus, because of the choice of abortion, many women are being careless about what they do, and just assume if anything goes wrong, they can just get an abortion and be done with it. If abortion is made illegal, this would teach many people responsibility, and help them learn from their mistakes. Many people in the U.S. are looking to adopt a child, and if you can't take care of it, why not let them adopt your child? That saves you the emotional turmoil of killing it off, and you don't have to take care of the child.

Pro-Choice:

I'm kinda on this side, as it's middle-ground (kinda). Who are you to make someone do something they don't want to do? Like many supporting statements for Pro-Life, you can't play God, so you shouldn't force someone to carry the pregnancy to term; the saying has two sides: you shouldn't kill people off because you want to or it's easier, but you can't force your choice (of abortion or not) on them either as you are technically playing God for that person(woman) as well. As for killing innocent people? What if they're defected, so that when they're born, they'll just be like a vegetable? Or what if the child's mother or father has problems to pass along to the child, the mother a victim of r@pe or ince$t, or is abusive? Maybe it isn't right to take away human lives. But what about those victims of car crashes, war, and other unplanned situations that cause them to be in a coma? Unless that person wakes up, ultimately it's the family's choice whether or not to take off life support, either because it's been too long, they don't want their loved one to be in a vegetable state when they wake up, they need to move on, or they simply can't afford costly life-support any longer? How is it any different than killing of a newborn for the same exact reasons, plus genetics and the mother's life at stake?

However, in the end, it's everyone's PERSONAL CHOICE. In the end, nobody can truly decide for you or tell you what to do. Whatever side you're on, don't make this a reason to fight with the other side. But anyways, what are your views on the subject? Do you not agree with my views, or something you'd like to say or add? (but please don't bring religion or the law into this, I would rather this not be biased in those ways)

I did a reasonably bad mistake and now she thinks I'm dishonest. In truth, it's one of my favorite classes and I really like the teacher, and I'm always polite to her and everything and she seems to like me as well. Well, I made my mistake on Friday, and the weekend is ending soon, and I'll have to face this teacher again on Monday. I'll have her for the rest of the year and next year as well, and she's writing my recommendation for this school that you need great teacher recommendations to get into since it's all try-hard. I feel so guilty, and I keep thinking about it and it pops up in my head during everything that I do and I can't concentrate on anything. Should I even apologize, or will she forget about it by Monday? And if I do, how should I apologize? If possible, please go into detail, and I'll answer yours if you write a reasonable answer!...