I like that part about the physical risks -what you did sounds very exciting. Not too long ago I taught myself that as long as what I'm doing is legal, social risks are nothing to worry about. I also learned that many times, simple = boring.
You sound like a fun, non-boring person. I'd like to have somebody like you around and I'd clone you, but that isn't legal.
(Don't listen to the haters. They aren't your parents, so they can't tell you what to do with your time.)