To go upthread a bit:

The really interesting part of the morning came when I was on my way to the dealer and driving through a school zone near my house-- woman behind me was putting on mascara, while driving, through the school zone. Mind-boggling what some people think is okay to do while driving.

Over the weekend, a woman was painting her fingernails while driving, failed to break, and killed a motorcyclist when she was thrown off her bike.

The hell?? That's insane.

I need the strength to tell my family that I failed and that there is no graduation to plan to go to. I need to tell them to cancel their hotel reservations and stop planning my party.

oh, honey, I know this is the terrible bit. If Tom isn't comfortable doing it, I would do this for you. Parents love me :) I wish that I could give you a hug right now.

If Tom isn't comfortable doing it, I would do this for you. Parents love me :) I wish that I could give you a hug right now.

Awww, Vortex, you are da bomb!

And you could make a nice living doing this. I had a friend in college who we all thought should offer his services as a coming out boyfriend because he was so charming to parents.

Nora, I am so sorry honey. What everyone else said - let Tom make the calls. I wish I could do something to make you not feel so devastated. If you want or need someone to read the papers anytime, please let me know. {{Nora}}

{{Nora}} Oh, honey, I am so so sorry. Please let Tom (or Vortex!) make the calls for you. I wish I was there to take you out for beers and commiserating. Don't be too hard on yourself. As others have said, it's a setback, not an end of the road.

Oh Nora, I am so sorry.

Sorry to hear it, Nora.

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Nora, honey, I am so sorry. Big hugs to you.