Dude, right in the feels. I'm not saying it was so much better on paper, but you made me realize how much I value those times. Middle school was formative in life. I used to be able to look forward to more things with more passion as a pre/teen. And my Nanna was still alive.
I'm in my early 30's, and although some things are better, I do wish I could get more hyped about things like I did as a kid-ya know, have more of a sense of wonder. Less jaded. Also there's not enough time in the damn day as an adult.
Made me realize why I miss those days at time. Would I go back? Maybe not, but I don't want to forget them.