Junkinduck – I’ve always liked the idea and image of steampunk, but aside from playing through BioShock I haven’t had much real experience with it. I am working somewhat on a wooden case with gears and stuff for a laptop mod, but aside from dabbling in that I’m probably on the same level as you.

After I started to strike out on my own, I quickly noticed that I greatly prefer to focus on smaller amounts of quality in life. Grinding my own coffee, brewing good beers with real taste to them, and fine spirits as other’s have mentioned. It might be partly for the same reason I drive a standard, I enjoy doing things more for myself. Yes, I do smoke a pipe, and soon I’ll be shaving with a straight razor, not just a lil face shreading disposable.

I can’t say I do it for the full aspect of simplicity, although I do enjoy keeping my life as simple as possible at times. It’s another way to differentiate myself from those around me at college, and make me feel good about myself and my own skills.