Stuff that’s been happening:
Things I did buy
Clipless sandals. So much better than the shoes I have because there are no socks required. Considering if it’s not warm enough for me to be wearing sandals I’m not going to be going biking either, it all works out pretty well.
Also, some parts for a thing for my car.
Things I won’t buy
For the last two months I’ve been thinking pretty hard about getting a digital SLR camera, namely the Canon Digital Rebel XT. It came highly recommended from a number of people and I really think it’s a nice camera especially compared to the others in its price range. As a bonus there’s a hefty rebate going on through one of my favorite companies. That brings the price down to under $700 for the whole kit, and it comes in black:
But I don’t think I’m going to jump on it for a number of reasons. I don’t know that I’d really use it enough to justify the price, regardless of how affordable it is. I’ve also noticed that I’m not even taking my small camera with me everywhere (even though I should). And honestly, I know that if I really wanted it I’d already own it. So that’s delayed, for now. I’m still thinking a larger one would be nicer just because of how grainy everything is with this tiny lens.
Things I saw
Finally, Cars, like every Pixar film before it, was a great movie. I can’t often say this about movies I watch, but there was absolutely nothing I didn’t like about it.
cr said:
I picked up a new pair of
Birki’s on Friday from the Eastbay Retail Store. A little more pricey than I normally buy, but with the sale price and the employee discount - not to mention that the GiftCard I used was given to me by the company - I thought the price was right.
17:24 on 01 Jul 2006
matches said:
Yeah - Birks are a little weird at first but after you break them in a little they get super comfortable. I got mine a few years ago for super cheap, otherwise I probably wouldn’t have bought them.
22:02 on 01 Jul 2006
PDF said:
I’ve gone back and forth on buying a dSLR so many times. My camera is old enough that it pre dates those that fit in your pocket anyway, so if I’m going to carry a camera bag, might as well pack something respectable.
And the price on the Canons always seems more reasonable, but I have a thing for Nikon.
I think we have discussed all this numerous times making this comment rather pointless.
03:23 on 02 Jul 2006
cottager said:
I like Canon over Nikon. If I were to get a big expensive dSLR camera it would be the Canon Digi Reb. But I rarely use the camera I have now, so I’m looking to spend my money on more guitar amps or something.
Birks = hippies.
23:08 on 02 Jul 2006