Welcome! That is a really good and warm introduction of yours.

I see many similarities for I was throwing out my TV about ten years ago and never regret. I went the same paths you were and are on and I can say, it is inevidable to come to the certain point where it goes deep.

I often thought of myself: How many times I thought I understand what all those teachers mean? And STILL didn't get it. I don't know, I guess this is going to happen all my life. The journey towards majurity is one of the most exciting and calm ones I so far have walked.

I wish you success and whenever you will enter time of frustrations, I will be one of your supporters ;-)