.
Please don't be discouraged!

Look at all you have learned:
-How to ignore pool store advice!
-How to use a K2006! (Consider getting larger replacement bottles, btw)
-Not to use your chlorinator and tabs (except for vacation if you choose)
-The importance of maintaining good CYA/FC ratios
-That CC is not a good thing...!!!
-Patience
-etc.

I try not to give much advice here as there are some really, really knowledgeable people on this forum who can answer MUCH better than me. But I have noticed that you received some conflicting advice over the last month. That's only because people really want to help you that they have chimed in but I think it has contributed to your confusion. My advice? Learn to recognize the experts and go with their recommendations.