I know the feeling!
This seems to be the best place to actually talk to people who are closer to where you are. Most of the people I've met on other various sites were either creeps or older. I don't mind talking to them via the internet, but I don't plan on ever meeting them. It would be kind of odd for an 18 year old to be hanging out with someone who was 40+.
So, hopefully you enjoy your stay here, there's plenty of nice people and I'm sure you will fit in just fine.
-Ron