I don't like to be one of those annoying people who feels compelled to brag and boast about every little thing they get that's cool. But today I am that guy.
Yesterday a box arrived that my mom told me I was to open under absolutely no circumstances. So, I carried it quickly to her room and promptly forgot about it (I am not a present-peeker, never have been). She got home later that night, and decided whatever was in the box was just too good, and could she please give it to me already? I debated it for a moment, but decided that yes, if she thought it was that awesome, I wanted to know what it was. She brought out the box, and before presenting it, she warned me that I'd better cry.
I was skeptical. I mean, I've loved gifts in the past, but my Yay!moments don't generally involve extremes like crying or shouting or jumping for joy. Until last night anyway.
I grabbed the box and pulled it toward me, and when I peeked down into it, I had no words. Tears I hadn't thought myself capable of producing welled up and I just sat, stunned to silence.
She got me THIS!
I have been drooling over that camera since I first laid eyes on it, and I promised myself that I'd save up and get it possibly the summer after next. It is exactly perfect for my skill level, with just enough room for me to learn more without being overwhelmed. It's already got a name. Nicky. My mom named it. Here are a couple of my favorite shots so far (all taken in my own home, as I was not inclined to go outside in sub-zero temperatures today).
I had NO idea she even knew which camera I liked, let alone that she would actually GET IT for me! It is difficult to put into words how awed I am about this. I mean, yes, it's a camera...a thing, but it kind of says more than that, you know? It says, "I know how much you love to shoot pictures, and I want you to follow that heartstring, if it makes you happy."
And it does. It really, really does.
Current Status: Hundredaire
Money Earned Today: $0
Money Spent Today: $40
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