Quick note Tad. Why are you defending your actions/decisions? When you were free (it was a long time ago) did you explain yourself? Would you if this was some person you were dating? Nope...
Don't defend. Makes you look guilty (even though you aren't; it's still pleading your case trying to change her mind)
Good for you keeping your cool. Congrats on the job and taking the little steps. Keep 'em coming!
Sounds like a great reason to celebrate a little early, no?
Later!
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."