Is it possible for me to get rid of this account so I can get a new one.

Just change your name.

You can't change your name? Can you? Not that I want to, but it's nice to know I have the option.

I want to change my name, I just made it up for fun because I didn't think I would stay around this forum... until it captivated me!!

Then I would advise to PM Porfiry. He may change your name.

Porf has been known to change account names if you ask really nicely via PM. To quote him, the process involved is 'trivial' so he can do it easily.