I work with the elderly and can tell you having something you love outside of work is very important. Most of who I see have nothing to do - I mean nothing. Their time is spent with their thoughts and it would make me crazy. They don't get around well, have no interest in tv, live alone so they sit and wait for someone to come over to talk to. Never ever give up what you love to do. When you get older and retired you will have something that makes you want to get up in the morning and gives you joy. It will fill your days and keep your mind alive. It is so sad to see during the holidays someone counting how many there is till a person will be at their home.