[She smiles a bit wistfully.]

I was always bad about getting my homework done on time. [Or... done at all. Or doing the correct page.] I know I should, but there are so many other things that seem more important.

But then I realized: If I didn't do it, I'd be left behind, when all my friends went on to high school. [Her smile widens.] But I passed. I'm a high school student now, back home.