I too am more of a hands-on smart rather than book smart person. High school did seem a little more difficult just for the fact that you go all day, do all your homework at night and repeat the process in the morning. No matter how hard I studied (which was pretty much to the point of being brain-dead), I still wouldn't make the grades I wanted. I'm just your average student, and I always used to think how unfair it was that some people could just breeze their way through classes and grades without doing any work at all and I worked my butt off just to pull average.

Hang in there. It's true that it comes easier for some, but your hard work and dedication will pay off in the future. College was a challenge, but I do miss it. Plus, high school can only prepare you so much. College is so vastly different, but in a good way. Surprisingly, I would love to go back if I could. Do take your parents up on them paying for classes, because you'll will truly thank them later. I remember wanting to 'be free' of the parental units, and living up at college was my first taste of freedom, but my parents supported me all the way through. I couldn't have done it without them, and I'm always amazed at the people that have to put themselves through by working at the same time. I doubt I could have done that. I am really blessed that I had my parents help and no debts after college. Hang in there and enjoy it while you can!!
**hugs**
Karen