Sweet Glass

Yesterday's post was a little over dramatic. Sigh. But I had to get it out and now that I have, I feel better. It really wasn't that bad. There is no blame, just a different path. Let's chalk it up to a cruel twist of fate - raging hormones right before Valentine's. It's just a day. I really need to get over it.

So, yesterday when I said I wanted to be spoiled, I didn't mean with gifts. No, I got that covered myself. Flowers would be nice, but more because of the sentiment and the fact that I would probably have fun taking photos of them. But no, I don't need presents from anyone. My family usually gives me money or gift cards for my birthday and Christmas because I never want anything. Well, I do. It's just that I end up buying it for myself. My mom is the only one who buys me stuff more because I think she's hoping I'll turn into a girl at some point. (She buys me purses and jewelry, none of which I use.)

I bought myself a gift this week and it arrived on Thursday. A new lens. A Nikkor 70-300mm VR 4.5/5.6 lens. I took it out for a spin today and loved it. It's sweet glass - smooth, quiet, & sharp. I'd been debating buying it for a month. I'd read about it before it came out and had my name put on a list to be notified when it was released for sale. I had the money. I don't buy anything with credit cards anymore. Debt issues. Anyway, it was actually money I was saving for IMAZ 08. I'd planned on going to Phoenix in April for IMAZ to volunteer and watch fellow Trifuelers and sign of for next year's. I was trying to figure out what I needed more. I don't like having a DNF for an Ironman race hanging over my head. And one of my goals is to complete one before I turn 40 next year.

But the lens I would be able to use now and have lots of fun with. Plus, it's a lens I really need in my arsenal. So I broke down this week and bought it. The first lens I've bought in more than 5 years. A treat. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about IMAZ yet. I'll have to see how much I owe Uncle Sam. I could give up the weekend at IMAZ and just sign up on-line. But boy would I love to use my new lens there. These photos I shot with my new lens today.


P.S. I deleted Friday's post this morning (Sunday) because it made me uncomfortable being out there. Posting it helped me feel better but I felt like I revealed too much. Thank you Laurie for your comment. :)