I've had dry spells and I actually don't spent that much time a week playing as you'd probably think. If I'm into a game I'll play the shit out of it but most weeks I'll play as little as an hour or two. Just depends if I'm in the mood.
Is it strictly a lack of funds that has you taking a break or are you just busy with school and life? I didn't play a lot of games from 18 - 25 really. I mean I still got all the big games I wanted each year but it wasn't until around 2006 when I really got into gaming super hardcore and began building my bad ass super collection.
Also...thanks for posting shit in the forum. :D
And by awesome I mean totally sweet.