Although, I actually found it more enjoyable flying at night - and safer, as most GA flyers are out of the sky.
Indeed, I would agree, that's one advantage of flying in crap weather as well, at least all the bimblers are safely on the ground.
I did my Night qual as soon as I could, same with the IMC. I never considered (obviously this is my personal opinion) that my 'flying license' was complete until I had the night and IMC; I was still under training as far as I was concerned until I'd passed the IMC test.