Living life doesn’t only mean studying and working your mind off at some job. Hobbies are an incredibly freeing method of expression. You create the vision, the purpose. You choose a direction, and you follow through. Approach personal projects as your playground. There is no other purpose, just follow your curiosity, and have fun doing your thing.
If you enjoy reading books, you might want to check out my bookshelf. For software, you can check out my personal software projects.