Great article, great attitude, great perspective @jaynie.
As you state, life is too short, and we all have but one candle to burn.
We all make mistakes, especially when we are young, it is to be expected.
Many of the mistakes I made as a young man, helped me to become who I am today.
Those individuales who believe that change will occur as time passes, without changing one's head space, effort, and surroundings will forever be stuck exactly where they are.
If something is bothering you, get up off of your arse and do something about it.