I started programming very young. I initially didn't want to get into professional programming because I didn't want to ruin my hobby. But reality set it in a

I started programming very young. I initially didn't want to get into professional programming because I didn't want to ruin my hobby. But reality set it in and I needed a decent-paying job. For the first few years, I literally did zero programming on the side. I simply didn't have the energy left. I used it all up at work. But then a couple years ago, I started having enough energy. Now, I love to do side projects... That is, if I can find one worthy of stealing my free time. (Lately that hasn't been a problem, though.) So I can imagine it quite readily, even for the most avid programmer.