Lalisa Character Breakthrough

 I think I figured out Lalisa and her future granddaughter Chanelle. I was thinking about my own ties to the character when I remembered I had regrets in life. Specifically, I regret the Que Sera attitude I had when I was younger. 

I went to college on a whim, not understanding that this was my future. I just went where the breeze took me. Now, I realize that I worked hard to get those grades, but I never felt that it was my choice. It was something I had to do in life, might as well enjoy it and learn some writing classes while I was there. Except I got a C on my first writing class and an A on my History class. I was always good at History, so why not? Why not go for a History degree even though I knew I wanted to write. I remember making that decision and even though I don't regret it, I wish I had looked at more writing classes so that I could grow. But the thing about regretting the past is that you don't see the opportunities for the future if you only see the past. So I pushed forward. 

I think that's the same for Lalisa. She has a lassiez faire attitude to life and she doesn't realize that sometimes you need to grab onto something and hold it with both hands to protect it. I think that's what her granddaughter is trying to communicate.