Testing the waters.

There's something to be said about finding your niche in society.  For the longest time I've thought my niche was as a technician, fixing other peoples problems with technology for money.  I'm not so sure I want to continue in this vein.  My dreams have always been to program video games, since the first time I saw a video game in use.  I've deferred this dream for years and years, and it seems I've made it into something bigger than it really is.  I want to run my own studio, have my dreams published into successful games, and be able to go on Electric Playground, like most of my heroes have done already.

Now back to the topic at hand, testing the waters.  I've had some fun modding Oblivion and Skyrim, changing textures, building rooms, and using the tools provided.  I quite liked it.  This is leading me to believe I would enjoy working in the video game sector.  Now all I have to do is learn how and just do it.  Any suggestions?