A very special package came yesterday...
Never have I wanted something for so long before actually purchasing it. I've been wanting a DSLR for over a year and finally (finally!) it's in my hot little hands. Mike took a look at our MacBook and my new camera and declared, "We're yuppies. All we need is a nice car and iPhones."
I insist that we're yippies. Yuppie plus hippie = yippie. Naturally.
I finally buckled down and made the purchase after poring over Consumer Reports, realizing I had enough money in my "business" bank account, and the upcoming Huge Road Trip of 2009. I couldn't be more thrilled. I plan on curling up with the manual at night and going to Lake Erie tomorrow to practice.
This whole no-work-for-three-weeks is turning out to be fabulous. My first day was spent picking up free Chipotle, hanging out with my sister, watching both My Sister's Keeper (I cannot see Cameron Diaz as a mother. I'm sorry.) AND the new Harry Potter (I want all of Hermione's cardigans.). Sigh. So much better than being chained to a cubicle.
Also, as you can see, I attempted to cut bangs for myself. I have an issue with my hair. I cannot just leave well enough alone. I tend to cut bangs for myself at random times. And even cut my hair if I get the urge.
Oy.
You'll be so glad you have that on your trip! Take lots of yummy pictures for us all!
ReplyDeleteYou'll never want to use your regular point & shoot ever again -- ever! Yay for an upgrade!
ReplyDeleteyay canon! you're going to have a blast with it!
ReplyDeleteI'm really wanting to see MSK. I agree, CD as a mother isn't something I can picture, but I loved the book and do want to see the movie, despite things I've heard about it, though I don't know how it ends, in this case!
ReplyDeleteI think your bangs look cute! At least you did a good job. I'm terrified of taking scissors to my hair for fear of what the finished product would look like.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! You're going to have so much fun!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, they're SO much fun - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat's SO EXCITING! :) DSLR's are brilliant, and yay, you got a Canon! I tend to borrow my friends one, and I'm always so sad when I have to give it back. Can't wait to have one of my own :)
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous! Enjoy your new camera. = )
ReplyDelete(I also cut may bangs whenever I feel like it. Sometimes it is fine- other times- well, lets just say I am one interesting looking person. You look good.)
That is incredibly exciting! Enjoy it and I cannot wait to see what fabulous pictures you take on your road trip.
ReplyDeleteyou are the most adorable yippie in all of the land.
ReplyDeletecongrats on your new purchase! and I hope you have an amazing road trip!
It's nice to hear that I'm not the only one that loves cardigans!!! I seriously wear them all the time because otherwise I would freeze!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love my DSLR and it was definitely worth the investment!
Congrats on your new "baby" :) The fun begins! There are lots of amazing online resources for learning the ins and outs of DSLRs! That's where I learned the most!
ReplyDeleteAlso, your bangs are adorable! I can't believe you cut them yourself. Seriously impressive.
Congratulations! That is exciting. :) I can't wait to see your photos!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh I'm so jealous of your new camera! How exciting! Love the bangs though!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! The perfect addition to your roadtrip! Enjoy it, little yippie :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, so exciting! I just got a DSLR too and it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, SO EXCITING!! My mom has a dslr, the same one I believe and it's so fun to steal and play with!! I'm not gonna lie, it totally intimidates me to own one of my own but i know you are gonna rock this!! :D squeeee!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the camera! I love my DSLR, couldn't live without it. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I actually really like the bangs. The first thing I noticed about the photo was, "Ooh, love that hairstyle!" THEN I noticed the camera. :-P
you're bangs look great! yay for your new camera in time for the road trip :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for y'all! I cannot wait to hear all about your camera experience. It makes me SO happy that you bought a Canon -- that's my brand!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're having a blast with it already! And your bangs are really cute, too!
so let me tell you about the first time I realized I was a yuppie...
ReplyDeleteI was riding in the back seat of my friends brand new 42 gallon tank Suburban (on 22's), dressed from head to toe in North Face gear, on my way to Vail to snowboard, complaining because my smart phone was cutting out in the mountains, drinking a Captain and Diet, while trying to program the brank new Garmin Nuvi GPS and listening to "Rockstar" by Nickelback on the integrated iPod sound system.
Don't worry Ashley - you have a long way to go before you will be considered a yuppie by most
I'm getting ready to buy one of those! And I LOVE yippies. HA! I think I'm a yipster.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the bangs! And you shirt actually ;) Congrats on the big purchase--I can't even imagine how amazing your photos will be now!
ReplyDeleteI like the bangs!
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