It's nice to see a positive post! Thanks Dave!
I've gotten to the point now where I'm building for myself. I don't enter contests anymore, because I don't need the glory, I'm happy with what I build. It may not be perfect, but I enjoy the ideas that bring it to fruition. It's (to me) a healthy way to live my life, since I don't drink, do drugs, or party.
Thanks again for posting this, it's nice to see.