BEST early birthday/ x-mas present ever!!!

So if you're one of the beautiful ones that follow me on Twitter, you already know. I would like to cordially introduce you to..

PRiNCESS! 

Isn't she beautiful?! 

I've been dreaming about owning a DSLR camera forever! I know how much these bad girls cost, so I never really fully looked into it. I decided one day, when I make enough money that I could even wipe my ass with paper bills, I'll invest in one. Since re-starting my blog and my son about to be here soon, I decided I really wanted to be able to take better quality pictures. My mind was set.

I started researching online, asked questions to a few photographer friends of mine, visited best buy a couple times, and read a whole list of reviews from users. I initially wanted a Canon. I know Canon and Nikon's are both up there as top quality SLR's, but I leaned more towards Canon's only because they've been around for longer and I have yet to hear anything negative about their products. I even looked at a few Sony's and I know they do make great quality products (even my digi cam now is a Sony), but I just wasn't impressed with any of them, not even the NEX-5. 

I heart was finally set and yearned for the Nikon D5100 like a fat man lusts after a slice of chocolate cake when he knows it's bad for him. I wanted it. I needed it. Well, ok, maybe I didn't absolutely NEED it, but I wanted it enough to need it (if that makes any sense). But the question was, how was I going to get it? I considered making payments through a credit card or hitting up all my family members to help put down as my "Christmas/ Birthday/ Congrats on pushing a human being through your body" present. :) And I knew babe would help me in that area too. 

I've never wanted a material object so bad in my life, not even for my  first car! LOL, I was excited about my first car, but mainly because I needed it, it wasn't for luxury reasons. I've even had many dreams about this camera. Haha, I was obsessed. 

But after some careful thinking and consideration, I was depressed. Why? Because I realize buying one of these would be nothing but a dream. What was I thinking? I have a baby on the way, I can't be a selfish little brat. Babe even had told me one morning that if I were to get an SLR, it wouldn't be for a long, long time because we just can't afford it right now (he's a sneaky one, he is!). I cried. I cried at my selfishness, I cried because I knew I wasn't getting one, and I cried because I got my hopes up. I NEVER get my hopes up about anything, because I don't ever EXPECT anything. But this time, I did. I felt so stupid for seeming so greedy and needy. I'm not like that at all. Ask anyone of my friends or family. I rarely ever buy anything for myself (up until recently, I really don't know where this need to purchase came from out of nowhere!!!).

My mind kept flip-flopping on the decision to purchase an SLR or not. I decided to just wait until the time was right. I was considering hitting up my dad to pitch in for this instead of sending expensive presents we don't use. But he lives in Virginia, I don't know the condition of the aftermath of the hurricane, and he had something similar to a stroke. I feel bad enough because I can't visit him before baby is born.. ):

Anyways, Monday (10.17.2011) night, after work, I came home with a slight Debbie Downer face and babe says, "Hey, you got a package in the mail today." I'm confused at this point because I get all my packages delivered elsewhere.

Then I saw it.. A big, beautiful yellow box with the words "Nikon D5100" on the top, sitting right besides the comfy brown leather couch. I just stood there for a minute, VERY confused, while my heart started pacing faster.

Me:  "Who's is this?"
Babe:  "That's yours."
Me:  "No, seriously, who's is this?"
Babe:  "It's for YOU!"
Me:  *Touches box* "Is this real???"
Babe:  "Open it and find out!"
Me:  *Starts crying (tears of utter happiness)*

Babe, our best friend PMao, and mama in-law had all pitched in to make this miracle dream gift come true! Words cannot express how happy and appreciative I am to receive something so amazing. I just could not stop smiling and nothing at that point could spoil my mood. You can bet your ass babe got some SWEET, SWEET loving later on that night *sly smile* PWAHAHA.. JK.. Maybe. This is theeee best present I've ever received and I'm even more ecstatic that they gave it to me early instead of waiting two more dreadful months until my actual birthday.

I cannot stop "ooh-ing" and "ahh-ing" at her! She's beautiful and takes great pictures!! I still have lots of DSLR knowledge I need to soak in, but I am more than willing to learn. I know it's going to take a lot of time and patience. I cannot wait to get started on so many projects! :D

Here are some more pics I took with Princess! :D The colors really pop! 

(slightly photoshopped!)

Okay, off to spend time with the 

loved ones now! Hope everyone has a safe 

and fun Friday night! <3