Cooking vs. Baking: who will win?

Ever since I've started this project, people have been giving me their opinions on cooking and baking. I've heard both sides: cooking is easier, you have so much more freedom! or baking is easier, you just have to do what the recipe says! So, I'm here to break down their arguments and see which one I side with (I actually already know, but this will be like my thinking process of the past three months).
Without further adieu:
In the right corner we have...COOKING!

He is much more relaxed (type B, you could say). Precise measurements aren't necessary and if you don't have a recipe, don't fret! Just go with what feels right! your weapon choice is also limitless: the oven, stove, crock pot, you name it he uses it!

In the left corner we have...BAKING!

He is much more specific (type A, you could say). Precise measurements are mandatory (if you want it to turn out)and if you don't have a recipe: what are you doing!? your weapon of choice is limited, but he is so much more familiar with it, he doesn't need anything else!

DING DING DING! Go!


There's a lot of scuffling around, but let's just cut to the end...

AND...BAKING IS THE WINNER!

Surprised? I'm not. If you didn't know which one I was rooting for, I gave a huge hint (I am type A all the way). I am the type of person that needs exact instruction. I am not comfortable with winging it when I barely know how to cook in the first place. I still don't even know how much salt to put on meat before it goes in the oven...So the idea of following the rule to a T is pretty much my MO. Another plus, is that everyone loves desserts, while cooking is very open to peoples likes and dislikes. Even though some say that there are more dishes to do when baking, I say bah! cooking has just as many, just different types of utensils. Another huge bonus is the lack of anything raw (besides eggs which I can handle).Oh look! It's my inspiration holding a nasty raw turkey!

In conclusion: Cooking is okay (it will probably become more comfortable to do when I've had more practice), but baking will always win!