I'll get a part-time job to help pay for everything.

[ She smiles and turns to face her parents. ]

Only joking. I have some idea at least of what I can and can't do.

[ Granted, she didn't realize 'going off alone' would be one of those things, but still. She's learning. But it's clear she's ready to go, to be somewhere outside of this room so she can see things as she rocks on her feet a little. ]