You have nothing to thank, on the contrary, I am even proud of you.
You have evolved so much in such a short time that it is even impressive. - everything seems to rise/evolve in your favor, take the opportunity to take your own time to do what you have in your heart, be yourself, make your soul shine through in what you do. Then all of this really starts to get noticed.
In my thinking and feeling you really risk going very far, even if it is not your main job.
I sincerely have very good hope in you.
You can be proud of the beautiful person and genius that you are, and of the sublime work that you do.
Keep it up, handsome young buddy!