Yes. In early twenties programming was just a part of job. Never did/thought anything about it after the office. But gradually it started feeling like that you'

Yes. In early twenties programming was just a part of job. Never did/thought anything about it after the office. But gradually it started feeling like that you've a super power without being aware of it. I think a lot of it has to do with the awareness of the 'community' - there are others like you feeling the same ecstasies and going through same problems. You can see passion getting transferred. SO and HN facilitated a lot in developing this sense in me.