An unenlightened acquaintance once responded, "you must have too much time on your hands..." after viewing one of my small creations. Do people really think the creative fruits of one's labor is somehow time wasted? I was puzzled and only managed to reply, "I don't watch much t.v. actually."
When the day's demands have been met and those with whom I live (animal as well as human) are content in their own ways I find solace in the process of creating. I've never considered it to be a waste of time but rather an indulgent luxury! Too much time? To the contrary, NEVER ENOUGH TIME to do what it is you truly love.