Reasons why…
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Dear Murray,
I have compiled a list of 10 reasons why you should let me buy the fancy new camera I want … Please read and consider carefully before making any decision.
Reason 10: Because I have already saved money. I saved quite a bit purchasing this camera bag insert
instead of this camera bag
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AND the top one didn’t even require me to purchase a new timbuk2 bag, which I thought it might. Another money saver right there. But I won’t make that it’s own reason. We can just link it with 10.
Reason 9: Because photography is not only my love but it is a fantastic job for me. And people really PAY me to take photos of their loved ones (furry or not) and tools are important for a job, as you well know. So in a short while (like, only 2 years) the camera will have paid for itself because of said job.
Reason 8: It is shiny. And new. And black.
Reason 7: Because while we could afford a vacation with the money spent on the camera, we couldn’t take awesome pictures on that vacation WITHOUT the camera. Think about that one.
Reason 6: Because I can take photos like this
and post them STRAIGHT out of the camera. No Photoshop. No nothing. Seriously, think of all the amazing photos I can take. I’m thinking of them. And they are amazing.
Reason 5: Let’s revisit number 6 because honestly, that is why you get a new camera. Superb, that’s what this baby is.
Reason 4: Because I haven’t bought ANY new camera gear in years. Literally, years. The last thing I purchased was my point and shoot, and that almost sorta doesn’t even count. Basically, I’m due to shop!
Reason 3: Because this guy says so. And he really knows what he is talking about.
Oh – and just so you know. Another photo taken with the desired camera. Inside the camera store. And posted without any Photoshop. None. Zilch. Amazing, no? LOVE it!
Reason 2: Because it weighs 4oz. more than my current camera. Why does that mean anything? Well, because I am carrying more weight around with me, I’m really just working out more than I have been. So it will take the place of having to get a gym membership.
Reason 1: Because let’s be honest, this is really a purchase that benefits you the most. You love having your photo taken, don’t deny it. And what better way to make you look more awesome than you already look than with this camera. Let me remind you of this photo…
And with my new camera, you would look even more fantastically GQ. Yep, think about THAT one.
So in conclusion, I really don’t see any reasons why I shouldn’t go out and snatch up this camera. And I’m sure after this fantastic presentation, you will agree.
Love, Jess
Le Creuset
I am excited to report that Mur and I are now the proud owners of this bad boy:
Yep – we splurged on this guy a few weekends ago and are so excited to start using it. We compromised and if Mur could get the orange Le Creuset pot, I can get the pear colored kitchen aid mixer. It may be a while until I can afford that after this big purchase but I can’t wait until that day. For now, we can enjoy quite a bit with this. What to do first? …
Perhaps this?
Or maybe I will just…
tack up my grocery list on my fridge. Gotcha!
🙂
Happy Sunday of fantabulous Sunshine!
Vegas
… and I’m off. Work is sending me to Vegas and really, I can’t complain. There is a lot to be done at home but… it’s VEGAS!
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I’ll be back to regularly-un regular posting next weekend.
Being Arty
… That’s probably one of my favorite pastimes. One of my most exciting arty projects has been my cork board. Made of real corks. A lot of dedication went into it to get all those corks, but in the end, I couldn’t be happier. It has been completed for a little while, but as I was going through my photos to try to organize (another of my favorite pastimes) I found these… And realized I never posted them. So here is a run down on how this magnificent art piece was created.
I first needed to get all my necessities set out…
corks – check
beer – check
hard working assistant – check
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Then the assembly process began. I used a frame from Ikea that originally had glass in it. After I broke the glass in a move, I decided that would be the perfect frame for my cork board. I started in a corner and hot glued them all together from there. If I was to do it again, I would probably put a backing on the frame and glue them to that as well as the edges. I noticed that the corks started to bow a bit as I got more towards the center. Not so much that I cant use it but enough that it was a bit annoying when putting more corks into the board.
And another shot of my assistant. He was a helper when it came to trimming corks to fit in the tiny nooks. But more so, he just made cork towers.
And the final product! Complete with a glass of wine from the last bottle needed to complete the project. Thanks Charles Schaw, for being so delicious!