Boy does this thread hit home for me. My problem is similar to Pit's, too many hobbies.The 50+ hour a week job, my model aircraft, had to basically stop playing world of warcraft, haven't rode the atv's in forever, etc; etc. But the critters can't wait for me to have time, they get it whether I have it or not. I hit my "wall" several months ago, and realized that I just can't do everything I'd like to. So I've set personal limits based on my experience and available time. For me that mean keeping it under a hundred animals, including all the lizards and turtles, on top of the snakes. It also means I can't jump into all the new things/projects I'd like to. Hang in there, find and stay within your limits, and have a heck of a good time in the process.