I suggest you read the thread "18 and I want to be a pilot"...it's in this Forum and about 5 threads down from yours ATM.
look up "Cockpit conversations" on Blogger(google it)
A Canadian Aviatrix who has blogged her entire carreer to date....maybe you'll get a more realistic view after reading her archived posts. a damned good, entertaining story...allow a week of evenings or a couple of full days!