Well I am an Archaic Elf so I guess I would have been a Vanyar or Teleri that crossed over to Valinor and was around to see the light of the Two Trees. I'm not really one for building things like the Noldor, and I don't think I would have rushed to join them in their vengeance against Morgoth. On the downside, I would have missed out on the epic battles of the Noldor in Middle Earth, but then again, I wouldn't have seen the destruction of my home and deaths of my friends in those wars.
I guess I would be fine as a Teleri. Just sail back and forth between Middle Earth and Valinor and you will get the best of both worlds. Not to mention they are good musicians, which I try to be (guitar).
On a side note, I didn't read the discussion about Rivendell lifestyles too closely, but a lot of people find taking care of a garden relaxing. It's safe to say that some elves would feel the same. Farming in or around Rivendell isn't out of the question at all.