I'm starting to realize that I like things that involve lots of gear or equipment, and diving certainly fulfils that niche. I played football and I rowed--both of which involve huge amounts of equipement. I can sit around for hours just tinkering with scuba gear, even tying knots or cutting up and innertube, it really doesn't matter. I think that's why I like the bp/w, because I can change it around. If I had $3,000 to spend on scuba gear, I could tell you what I would want right now. I just like thinking about all the cool stuff to buy.
I originally got certified to dive wrecks and I still love diving them. I particularly enjoy "real" wrecks, meaning they are actualy shipwrecks, as opposed to an artificial reef. I like real wrecks because there is a history behind each one, like the u-boats of the east coast.
I also like doing things most people don't do. Not many of my friends have ever dove, or done a lot of the things I've managed to do for that matter. I guess it separates me from the pack? Now I'm looking for ways to separate me from other scuba divers by going into more advanced diving (some day, way down the line, it's too early for that now). I don't like being like everyone else when it comes to my hobbies. It's nice to have something special to tell somewhat about when you meet them. It's never enough, there's always somewhere else to dive, always.
-Zak