I thought we were struggling because my parents were super frugal and while the people around me went on trips and bought new cars and ate out at restaurants, we often dined on poached-egg-on-toast and were lucky if we got to rent a video once in a while … I was clueless for months and just kept trying to be her best friend despite the weird vibes. …. Just as much as it should encourage the girls who go out for lacrosse or follow car racing or dig technology. …

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