Great.  Great great great.

I think I know better than my parents, and this is where it gets me.  Lesson #1: My parents know what they're talking about.  They are very wise and smart people who care about me, and I should really really listen to them.

J'ever think you understand something, got it wrapped up nice in a little box, and then suddenly something blows the box open, and you realize you're just a very little girl in a big, somewhat scary world that is suddenly and strikingly too grown-up and out-of-control.  Lesson #2: You are of very minor significance in this universe, Teresa Grace.  Oh, and you know nothing, and you're kind of a bitch.

Yupyup.

Well, this is my second chance.  I can change.  Swear to God I can.  And I will.  I will learn my lessons and eat my humble pie and be better person.  God help me.