Once you get the hang of Aloe vera, they're pretty easy to maintain. Lots of sun light but no direct sun, at least that's how it works in UK, though I'm not sure why and how they survive under the sun in some countries.
I find it really fun and rewarding growing stuff, will definitely grow more if I had a proper garden. I tried growing zucchini the other year and I ended up with two decent size ones, I was well chuffed!
I think mine shriveled up and died. I am guessing either too much or too little water.
Like babies, pity plants can't tell us otherwise our lives would be a lot easier!