Never underestimate education. Education comes in all shapes, sizes and experiences. Sometimes education happens when we get what we didn't expect.
Everytime you experience something, you are educated about that particular thing. Whether it is how to make a project, find something on Google, or learn how to handle a difficult personality trait in someone you care for. It is all about learning how to mange your situation, while reaching for your goal.
There is nothing more exciting than learning, if you can put it in the right perspective. Negative things happen. When they do, you have to ask yourself, "What have I learned from this?" You really want those lessons to matter to you, so you don't repeat them.
People often think education occurs with books. That is only part of it. Lasting education comes through experience. Choose your experiences wisely, and if you don't have a choice in the matter...learn from that as well. You can turn your life around whenever you are ready. You do have all the power.
Educate yourself in the direction you desire to go. You can do it! "Now, let's get going!" xo Sally