I do not have my SS yet but I understand your concern. I hope someone from here can guide you in the right direction. You should be proud of what you have earned and it's great that you have the car you do, it doesn't have to be a HC for you to be proud of it. I was extremely proud of my first vehicle and it was a plain jane 73' Chevy stepside truck that I rebuilt from a rusted hulk of a county work truck.
Congratulations on going to trade school they are awesome and can provide a very good life and huge earning potential!!
Can I ask what you are going to school for? I am a tool and die maker by trade.
GOOD LUCK.