Retake that history course, congrats on the other grades.
You're one of the youngest people on the board, yet you express yourself with a clarity greater than that of some people here twice your age. Keep exploiting your strengths, because I can honestly say that my quality of life is principally owed to my education. Regardless of the economic situation right now, California offers unparalleled opportunities for personal elevation. I went from a high school dropout to UCLA graduate, no bullshit.
And that goes for Britty, SarahS, and disposableheroine too: you're all bright as hell.