Congrats! From someone who was previously out of work and looking for a job this year, the feeling of finding something in a weak economy that you actually love to do and know you can excel in is awesome. Don't forget, though - keep a good work/life balance. Although many people that take a job in an area that has always been a hobby for them find themselves in the perfect situation, there are just as many others that somehow end up eventually hating their work and with it, their hobby. It sounds like to have a good head on your shoulders and a positive attitude, so I assume you will fall in the first category and not the second. Good luck on your new career!