Hello dear @galenkp. I definitely think that we all have some moments in our lives -specially while growing up- in which we have been tedious. We never stop learning in life, thus we never stop making mistakes for they are one of the biggest sources of knowledge we get to have through life.
Your story was amazing, it somehow reminded me of my childhood, those bike rides and football matches with the friends in my hometown down there in Mexico. I can't imagine how you felt when you discovered that you were always caught in the act.
Big hug for you, my friend!
Life is a journey full of twists and turns I guess and we need to navigate them as best we can. I loved my youth back home in that little country town; so simple and yet so full of good times...Memories now, all valued.