I think the story is GRRREEEAAAT! In the words of Tony the Tiger of course. I also love the reference to the "sell out Jewel." Too true. Your chapters and choice of words are wonderful. There is no need for regret.
Author's response
the flattery is going to my head.
don't you hate when you listen to a record and it helps you get through a rough spot in your life, and then a couple years later you try to reincorporate it into another rough spot and the artist has either a.) starting making soft drinks or b.) made of complete fool of themselves by dating a douchebag or becoming a total drug addict/alcoholic.