Callum,
Ignore any humbug replies you've had... I say well done, keep up the good work and the best thing in life is enjoying what you do and being keen - both of which you seem to do.
Paul.
When ever I've worked (in non-wood related jobs) I've always kept an eye out for a keen youngster and always encouraged them - as they are those ones who will be most likely to do well...
I am about to start a project, if you were closer I would employ you. Sure it would be a dung wage, it would be rebuilding a house, not all wood work, but good fun and something to keep you busy whilst on hols !!