There was nothing difficult about processing film. It was just routine and a rather dull but essential step en route to the next bit, which was the aesthetic challenge.
I have never used a changing bag in my life and would have hated to try that. Especially as I seldom processed a single film at a time. Probably need a changing tent!
I always liked a lot of space around me in the dark, where I knew exactly where I'd put everything so as for it to be conveniently to hand. Imagine knocking over a spìral and then wondering where the eff the damned thing had rolled! Nope, a room that I can darken every time. Processing you can do anywhere with water and a flat surface that doesn't scream if you wet it. Your kitchen would be perfect.
Contact prints are the bugger because they need a darkroom just as much as prints. Which is why I'd be happier with chromes. Trying to edit negatives is for anyone else but me. I need positives.
But be that as it may, since this is about selfies, here's an old one. I bet Ms Coke had no idea I was sneaking into shot!
If I may refer back to Alan G's post, and his link to music photographer Neal Preston: in the interview Preston tells us that he would far rather edit multiple films via contacts than digital via the computer. He reckons it would take a quarter of the time a computer would force him to spend. He does use digital cameras too, so he knows what he's talking about. Anyway, from my perspective, I would far rather edit a few hundred trannies on a big lightbox than attempt to do it on a screen. The ease with which you can rapìdly swap shots around, create groups and edit them down further can't be matched by computers and keyboards and stuff. Some things work best hands on. Of course, this is just opinion, and as we know, everybody has 'em, and if you are working in digital, it's all entirely academic anyhow. ;-)
Where I think the computer wins, hands down, is in the case of short shoots, where you are doing one basic shot and just want to find your best exposure/lighting. Fantastic option to have. Even the iPad does that well!
Rob