Like everyone else is saying Mincan, you have learned early on the folly of the JW theory, good for you!
The only danger in front of you now is dwelling too long on the lost time, and wasting more time talking about it too much. (sorry i dont mean to preach)
To keep up the tradition of movie references (nice Princess Bride quote by the way) I'll give you one from "Batman Begins":
"Its not who i am underneath, but what i do that defines me"
So do it all!
And im really jealous of your snow fields over there in Canada, the skiing is said to be the best in the world.
regards
WRJ