But that little voice kept
saying "go for it". I know it might be hard to understand, but in a way,
it was harder to NOT to fly the airplane out of there!

I would have called a friend with a sparkplug wrench and maybe new plugs.
Checked the lower plugs and replaced them if they are fouled.
If the plugs were good I would have hitched a ride home with my friend.
OR I would have done just what you had done.
Hank