Lol, thanks. Who says leg warmers aren't manly!
Noooooo, the bamboo, yuk! At the very least get a intuos even if you only use it for hobby sake.
I understand your feelings on the matter before I familiarized myself with Ps I was very traditional and acted, to my disgrace, incredibly snobby when someone mentioned digital media--but you grow and you learn, right?

I also understand your regret. It's always hard to please yourself; what looked great to you last night looks like utter shit this morning so you delete it, throw it away or if you're me, and it's one of my paintings, throw it on the ground and spill paint thinner all over it while yelping tribal chants. xD