Yes, there is an end in sight and a highly rewarding end at that.
I heard a student (not one of my cadets!) say, I swear I am not making this up, "Teddy Roosevelt's soul is in this container" I'm like WTF.
It is difficult being the most mature person in the room. Not only are you older...
I think its impractical to rant against Hispanics - who typically take low-paying jobs that are hard to fill while ignoring the imported engineers, doctors etc
I used to have a room mate who smoked. He ran a 1.5 mile in 7 minutes/12 seconds. Don't know how but he did. If I needed him to cover me he could. I don't have to worry about a smoker having an attack. Plus he could always quit. You can't quit asthma.
Forget the songs and plan your own adventure. Have you considered joining up yourself? The military is a great career, promise.
Or at least a road trip. That will take your mind off of things and give you a new sense of purpose.