>>7 I did accomplish those goals I had, but I wasn't really as happy as I probably should've been... which is a good thing, I think. After these accomplishments, I realized that having these things didn't really make me happy (it was only momentarilly). This experience helped me realize that if I really want to be happy, it has to come from within myself, not depending from outside sources (which may help to an extent, but one shouldn't be dependant on it). So yes, I think this did balance out my life too actually. I think it was something that was necessary, something that had to happen, so that I could learn the lesson I needed. So in a way accomplishing those goals (and then going downhill) did help in pushing me forward to a new outlook on life. I guess I am happy for it.