Weirdly I relate to some of your experiences in a lot of ways. - Middle school was really the only time in my life i had the free time to learn instruments. I

Weirdly I relate to some of your experiences in a lot of ways. - Middle school was really the only time in my life i had the free time to learn instruments. I played a lot of guitar and even played with friends. Never had the time after. - Morrowind. I loved this game even though I was too young to really know what I was doing. - My passion for math and science was ignited at this time which led me on the great path of focusing on math/physic in High school. Double majoring CS math in College and programming today. - Was able to compete in chess tournaments regularly, never have had time since. Socially, I had some friends, but they were nerds too. Honestly I'm glad I wasn't "popular". The kids I know who were became just boring popular people who started drinking and doing drugs way too early, obsessing about sports that they'll never play again, and never advanced their lives in fulfilling ways (in my opinion, though i think getting distracted by over socializing early in school [ie partying] distracts one from the good grades/drive needed to achieve good a good career). Being popular and good at sports in middle school is a curse! Nerds ftw!!