It's all fine Moonie. We understand, I understand. There are points in our lives when we move on and grow out of things we used to (and maybe still) love. I have close ambitions with yours and education comes first, if not close to. But I've been told that I shouldn't drown myself in school work alone. There needs to be a balance of outside influences that eventually will be a part of our lives and a person should step out and experience it. That is what colleges look for. On the bright side, I heard some universities offer heaps of money for those making under the average salary--you only have to pay for the books really. But putting that aside, school shouldn't deprive you of the things you love and enjoy the most. You just can't be happy solely on getting into a prestigious university or achieving what people expect from you. Keep in mind, you're doing this for yourself, and no one else.
I agree with Shini, we can always make a hangout thread in the Chatterbox too. :'D