I definitely will adopt one in 2-3 months. I may also start out by fostering for the PNWHS(Pacific Northwest Herp Society) and see if a Ball Python is the right pet for me. I chose a corn snake initially for the ease of care and to start myself off. I've been learning so much by being a member of all these forums. I may not know everything but I am gradually starting to understand everything.
This thread was posted as a pro/con of owning a BP, not a convince me or convince me not to. I like to hear what other BP owners have to say and I know that it is a huge commitment. If I really wanted to I could go out and get one tomorrow but I'm not going to.
I'm patiently waiting for the right timing.