Even if you are lucky enough to find something you really enjoy that also generates some income; unless it is almost trivial, there will be parts of it you don't enjoy.

Side projects might be fun to code, but bug fixes, tech support, and documentation might be a real chore for you.

I have one of those that I can't wait to sit down and code a new feature; but sometimes have to force myself to do the tasks that make it more 'user friendly'.

Yeah, that's always been the case. There's lots of things I want to do in my free time. Learn Japanese, learn some art, take a brisk hike. But right now I'm mostly thinking about a portfolio to appeal to get a full time job after 2+ years out.

I love writing. I definitely wrote things that brought in no money when I was worried about making the rent.

Huh... I used to live in poverty in order to do the things I loved.

Now I have a very comfortable life, but not much time to do the things I love.