An Idea

Point and shoot camera!

I heart my D70, of course I do, but I’m thinking a point& shoot might be a good addition to my life. I have the 5050, which I’ve loved for years, but now I feel like the D70 is an SUV, and the 5050 is a stationwagon, and I really need a SmartCar instead of a station wagon.  Any recommendations?

Under $250, pref under $200.
At least 5mp
Ability to record video with sound

Those are my big parameters, obviously I want it to be small, too.

Happy Birthday to Me

Yeah, so, I’m all 32 now. My birthday was celebrated with lobster and cake, always a good thing, and I got a check from my parents with express instructions to "not use it on bills" but to treat myself to something. Two years ago, even a year ago, that would be easy, really. But today? I got out of work early, went to several stores, and came home with a baby swing, a baby pool, and seriously contemplated a new baby stroller. Nothing for me. I mean, I did just get the new phone, and the flickr account, so there’s THAT, but still. I can’t believe I don’t know how to shop for ME anymore. I’m not a clotheshorse, or a Shoe Person, and I’ve never had, nor had interest in, manicures or pedicures or massages, all those typical ‘pampered mom’ treats.  I am going to spend 20 bucks on an expansion card for my phone, and I’d considered a Flip, but my phone’s camera quality is about the same, I think (see ingrid’s new blog for samples, including her saying what a monster says) so the expansion card will cover that need.

Anyone want to live vicariously? If you had 50, 100, 200 bucks… what would YOU treat yourself to?