I wouldn’t know anything about the second part of that limerick, because my husband can’t keep a secret for the life of him! I guess I don’t have to worry about B doing anything behind my back, the man would just tell me seconds later.
Case in point, gift buying. I always know what I am getting for Christmas weeks before the actual holiday. Last year, B was insisting I open gifts the second he put them under the tree. I am surprised he even got them wrapped before he told me what they were. And who am I to deny him joy, of course I opened them right then.
It should be no surprise then (ha, no surprise, literally!) that B told me my anniversary gift within hours of purchasing it. Our anniversary isn’t for another week. The actual gift was a surprise though because the day before, B told me I could only have it if I made it an anniversary and Christmas present. I passed on that idea. I don’t like having my Christmas decided before October!
So what is this new gift… A NEW CAMERA!!
Recently I have been lusting after a new point and shoot camera. Our current one is a few years old, bulky and um, I haven’t been able to find it since the move. The other day, LauReality posted a delurking contest asking about your favorite camera. That got us discussing good point and shoot cameras and since she wears a blue shirt, she offered to do a little research for me. Within hours I had my new camera picked out! Thanks Lauryn, I am sure B will be sending you a bill for this expense!
I have decided professional photographer is not in my future. I hate carrying things around all day. Things like a camera. Half the time I won’t even carry my purse, that doesn’t bode well for a fancy camera.
I wanted something small I could shove in my pocket for long outings and trips. Since we are heading to Vancouver in a few weeks, the camera issue was really weighing on my mind. I have never been to Canada, but I know it is gorgeous there. I don’t want to miss this opportunity to snap some fantastic pictures, but I also don’t want to carry a large camera around when I am trying to relax and have a carefree vacation.
Problem solved now! I can now enjoy a carefree vacation with a new, sleek camera! Thanks B!
(Camera comes in Thursday, expect a test run then.)
I actually kept this secret for a whole 24hrs before telling you… give me some credit!
Yay! I’m so glad you guys ended up deciding on that one! You’ll have so much fun with it, I’m sure.
So which camera bag do you want to win now? Or should I just enter you for both?
That’s the kind of camera I have. I really like it! And even for a point and shoot camera it can do a lot (there are different modes and stuff).
What a great anniversary present, I am the one that can’t keep a secret- I am always making Brett try to guess and then I get mad when he does. Can’t wait to see photos.
Woowoo! Congrats on the new camera! You cannot go wrong with a Canon P&S.
Speaking of Vancouver, I know you had asked me a loooooooong time ago what’s good to see and do over there. Honestly… I’m not the best person to ask. I just go to visit relatives that live in the ‘burbs and we never actually make it in to Vancouver proper. We did go see Stanley Park once, which might be nice with all the leaves changing colours. And the Aquarium was good too - although apparently they don’t have the killer whales anymore?
Just wander around and enjoy yourselves!! :o)