Tsu -
WOW!! What tremendous response you have received here. I am impressed!!
Can you feel the depth of respect, concern and thoughtfulness in each posting? I think this is one of those threads that should be marked for future reference. I hope you mark it yourself and re-read each post in a few days. I think each time you do you will gain a little more clarity of thought to help you make good decisions for yourself.
OK what if I do say I have to study or something and that happens to fall on meeting nights too much. Then theyll say I cant go to college anymore if I keep doing that? What do I do then?Cross that bridge when you get to it. First things first: Get yourself to school. Find a seat and park it there. Do your studies diligently. Be an active, respectful participant. If you at that time you find that you really are getting too much flak from parents, you will already be matriculated and in a better position to stay in school. There are counselors and advisors to help you stay in. I am confident that they will be extremely informative and supportive once you show them how dedicated you are to your education. If you are a serious student, you will be taken seriously. As another poster noted that, once you are there, you will meet other students who can help you along too. Someone else here said that as witnesses we are taught to not trust our own abilities (or something like that) and to be dependent on others. So True!! Don't kid yourself, it's not an easy ride to attend college and/or support yourself. But it's not all that difficult either. And it's so strengthening to your sense of self. Each week can bring a huge sense of personal accomplishment.
The teacher is female by the way.Single? Lives alone?? Under 60??? Obviously most of us will have guarded concerns with this. Maybe needs a little more discussion. Maybe you don't need to seriously consider this option just now...???
And I'm really hating my hair right now. I get pissed off at everything when I look at the mirror.I hate to sound flippant, but... It will grow back. or you could cut it shorter. I know. I know. It's the prom and the end of your senior year. For your own sanity (and everyone else's), you need to find a good, proper outlet for your pissiness. A good run works for many of us. (It will help with the 'feeling fat' part too.)
I'm sad because my prom date has a crush on someone else. And I dont get much attention from her.Not much consolation, but I would venture to guess that most of us here that were raised as witnesses weren't allowed to attend our proms. Sometimes it just plain sucks to be a teen. This, too, will pass. Perhaps others will have better advice for you on the last few points. I'm still harboring a little bit of resentment over that myself so not much help here...!!! Be sane. Be honest. Be kind. If you do, YOU will benefit the most. *Hugs* -Aude. PS: I hope you keep this thread going. There's some great, balanced advice here. PPS: You have a pm. <edited by Aude because my post disappeared and then my formatting was lost>