So I am coming home. I said no to Starbucks when they told me they expected me to work at least 8-12 months, the first 6 months of which I'd be working only part time for minimum wage. I called my mom, asking if I was worth more than that and she said, "Yes, definitely." Which was just nice to hear.
I got a flight to San Diego for next Wednesday and then on the 25th I'm going to South and North Dakota to visit my extended family.
Then I'll come back to the Bay Area, hopefully refreshed and with more confidence in myself than I have now.