Over the past few years my interest in programming (C++) has drifted in and out. I've picked the hobby up and dropped it about 3 times now... and I think I'm about to do it again. I think it's fun and all - but I think the reason that I lose itnerest is because I am trying to currently teach myself - and with schoolwork, and other hobbies, it certainly is hard to keep myself interested in learnign a programming language.
So I ask you, what advice can you give on how to stay interested in programming?