At the moment I am still working as a 3d graphics programmer, as a freelancer. I probably wouldn't do that except that I have some bills I need to pay off quick

At the moment I am still working as a 3d graphics programmer, as a freelancer. I probably wouldn't do that except that I have some bills I need to pay off quickly—or I'd only do it part time. What I'm trying out for now is working for a little and saving money, then not working for (anyone else for) a while while building whatever I want (sometimes pursuing business ideas, sometimes things that are more like art projects). The work I've taken has also been sharply slanted toward more interesting + laid back, rather than more money. Not sure how bad it would be if I went in the other direction... I think my ideal would be to at least for a while go back to the grocery store where I used to work (3 days a week, 10 hour shifts), while working on other projects in my free time. I've found this works best for me because it necessitates regular physical/social activity which is important for balancing the other work... G'luck!