<human>: So about a month ago, I came to the conclusion that the $1000 scholarship that I had was not going to be anywhere near enough to cover the $25,000 tuition plus the cost of living, books, etc. I plan on getting a bachelors degree in the Culinary Arts/Business Management because I want to start my own restaurant in South Eastern Texas or somewhere in California. I personally believe that I have the skill and knowledge that I need to go ahead and start the restaurant, but I feel that a degree will allow me to have a better chance at getting investors (since I'm young and fresh out of high school) and the extra business knowledge is always good to keep me from getting screwed over in this economy. 

Since then, I've moved out of the house, trying to be as independent as possible, because I don't want to be one of those bums who chills with their parents until they're 32. Also, my parents are strict Southern Baptist Conservative Fundamentalist bastards that I would rather not be around.

I'll be staying here in my current home for the summer before moving to Texas in August to live a friend of mine who is going to be helping me find a job to help save up for tuition as well as get Texas residency so I can apply for grants for the school I want to go to. Unfortunately, the place where I'm currently staying, I can not find a job, because nowhere will hire anyone who is fresh out of high school and only staying for the summer. I've resolved to trying to work at McDonalds at least for now (however much it pains me) but they also have yet to respond for an interview. I've been waiting for about a week now. 

So any advice for the upcoming gap year? Anything I should expect? Any encouragement or advice is really appreciated. Feel free to ask any questions about the situation! :D

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: I can't afford to go to college next year so I've moved out of the house and I'm taking a gab year to get a Texas residency. Any advice for the year(s) ahead?