Caught In The Whirlwind
Decisions, Decisions…
It’s that time of year again…tax time. Well, it’s past tax time as I’ve turned in my taxes and now I have my fat refund sitting in my account. I’m kinda torn as to what to do with it this year though.
The most responsible course, probably, would be to save it for future class expenses and the trips that are being planned later this year. This is boring, of course…but…safe.
The second option I’m considering is slightly more frivolous, but not totally wasteful. I’m thinking about picking up an entry level DSLR camera. I will fully admit that this course of action has been influenced by seeing Wassy’s new Nikon D60. But I’ve been getting more and more interested in photography as my experiments in graphic design become more and more involved. I also have to take a couple of photography heavy courses (one of which I’m taking now…which would be Digital Imaging). And after seeing Wassy’s new toy, the limitations of my little point and shoot are becoming readily apparent. I think it’d be a nice compliment to my current set of hobbies to get more into actual photography.
I hesitate though, because it’s a crapton of money spent. Probably a little more than half of my refund this year, to be exact, and I could be saving that money up now for stuff that I know is coming.
Decisions…decisions…
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about 7 months ago
I say go for it. DSLRs are a good investment because while some features will be added with future models, the essence of the item will always remain the same so its not like other pieces of tech.
Plus, if you can pay for it all at once with money you don’t have any plans for anyhow – win/win situation.
about 7 months ago
Very true. Basically, I’m in a situation where if I don’t go for it now, it probably won’t happen for at least another year. And I’d love to pick it up as a hobby.