That makes sense. I get annoyed when people tell me I'm wasting my time writing what I want to write, too. Admittedly, original fiction is more productive if you want to make a career out of it, but not everybody wants that for themselves. I'd like to get published eventually, and I do write original fiction--but fanfiction gives me a lot more joy, and I don't see why I shouldn't write something that makes me happy. You have every right to be annoyed, even if they did mean it as a compliment. Which is why you shouldn't rail at them about it. But still, you can rant in your LJ. ^_^

And I'm glad you're getting everything done! Less stress = WIN.