I admire your ability to adapt, realize everything that's wrong with your life, then work to change it. I've also had some troubles in real life, mainly with friends moving away, people I know being harmed, and being treated badly. Sites like these really help you cope, because there's just some really great people.
You can really have a serious discussion with people that legitimately care, and I'm very thankful that I found this site for that reason. I'm not fond of growing up, childhood was one of the best times of my life. Because back then, I was amused by the simplest things. A small game of capture the flag was beyond enjoyable for me, I could spend all day outside climbing trees, and I'd be having the time of my life.
Things have changed, and I can no longer do that. I for one, would much rather be a happy-go-lucky child. I'd go back with none of the knowledge I have now, because being clueless to the world around you makes some people happy, me in particular.
We're actually gonna have it harder than any other generation, and that alone depresses me a bit. 25% of China's honor students is equal to the entire US population, along with millions of Indian children right now that'll be coming over here looking for work. When I learned about this, it was a real eye-opener. I realized how hard that I'm going to have to work to get into a good college, so I can be prepared.
It wouldn't be as big of a deal 50 years ago. But after making that realization, I was able to become a bit happier. I thought of all the things that used to make me happy, whether they be childish or not.
What I'm trying to say is; use this as a learning experience. I'm never truly satisfied if I'm in a bad mood, I'm one of those people that doesn't like being depressed. It's just very unfair to us that things have to be this way, but we'll tough it out.