We have finally purchased a DSLR. We have set aside money for it so we could pay it in cash. But if there would be any budget constraints next month, we might opt for fast cash payday loans. Anyway, I am so excited to take pictures of my daughter in her flower girl gown on my sister’s wedding. I plan to take lots of pictures too on our company Christmas party but the party was cancelled. I think they are planning a charity activity instead. Not a bad idea, right?

I almost forgot, hubby and I will be attending another wedding (before my sister’s) this December. Most guests are our officemates so I plan to bring the DSLR too. So I have two photo opps next month. Plus of course, family get-together parties too. Oh, December would be my photo opp month!

Today I decided I’d just have a gown made for me instead of buying from the mall. Actually I tried looking for one at the mall but unfortunately, the gown that I fell in love with does not fit me. It was in large size and they do not have it in small or medium sizes.

I explained to the couturier what design, color and fabric that I want. I asked him to do my “ideal” gown within my budget. I want something nice without any need for cash loans or the like. I think he understood the design that I want but the fabric that would suit that design does not come in the color that I want. Ideally, I’d like a grayish purple (almost silver) so it would match Mikee’s gown (in pink and plum combination) but won’t make me look like part of the entourage (plum and burnt orange). But I opted for the next best color, which is truffle, or is it? Who cares? All I care is that my gown compliments Mikee’s gown.

I don’t want to have my hopes up. Let’s just see.

Hey, were you on twitter when I was in panic? Well, if you are, then you know our new toy had been purchased.

I’m still thinking for her name (yes, I decided it’s a she). Any suggestion?

I was absent from the cyberworld today. I was on leave at work. And I purposely didn’t check my inbox for emails and didn’t log on YM and twitter. I was busy finishing my scrapbooks and calendars. The bed was clattered with photos and other office supplies. I was too slow that I only finished one scrapbook. The calendars I can do next week, I guess. The calendar promo code is valid till Dec 20.

Anyway, online friends have invited me to watch Twilight this weekend. I asked hubby if that would be ok. He said that WE are going to watch it, so why would I watch it without him. I reminded him about our chat the other week. Then, he told me that the movie has bad reviews, and that he’s not interested. But now, as he said, we will watch it. Hmmm, interesting.

I was so set to buying a Nikon DSLR this December until I thought of comparing it with Canon. Aside from being partial to Japanese electronic products, my initial reason I didn’t want a Canon was all my friends are using a Canon. I wanted to use a different one. (I wanted to be iba.) Then it got me thinking, there must be a valid reason they chose Canon over Nikon. Anyway, I googled for the comparison and this I found. (Yes, I’m posting so I’d have easy reference anytime I want.)

According to the guide:
If you shoot in very low light you’ll be looking for a camera with the best possible high ISO performance and possibly in-body image stabilization….

And just for fun, I compared their point and shoot too. Here.

Yesterday, my Old Navy loots arrived! I was so excited. I was high, even.

But Mikee didn’t want to try them on. But after some time, she tried them. She loved the fuchsia/pink backless dress. I was trying to take a picture, but she was having too much fun, dancing around, I couldn’t take a clear shot.

She fell asleep wearing the dress. Too bad I wasn’t able to take picture ‘coz when I was about to, the digicam had no more charge. Tsk, tsk.

Note: 2 pairs of Old Navy flipflops not in the picture

Remember this is just part 1. I am still waiting for:
- Aquadoodle wall mat I got from Allaboardtoys
- Tickle Me Ernie from Etoys
- 2 sets of matching swimsuits and flipflops for Mikee plus gold ballet shoes for her (that matches my gold ballet shoes I got from Zara) all from Old Navy too.

Online shopping can be so addicting!

The release of our (errr, measly hehehe) 13th month pay is nearing. Yet, hubby still can’t decide whether to buy a Wii or PS3 for himself this Christmas. Me? I have decided 6 months ago what I am buying. It’s definitely a DSLR. Or if the budget isn’t enough, I’m saving it till I have saved enough to buy one. I won’t mind buying it February next year. But of course, I prefer to have it this December in time for my sister’s wedding.

Finally after three weeks of waiting, we’re getting our car from the repair shop tomorrow. When our car was hit last August, I was upset. I was thinking of the hassle of getting it fixed. But at the same time, I was relieved knowing that the car is insured. It saved us much hard-earned bucks. Good thing we have a good insurance coverage. We got it after checking and comparing different Auto Insurance Quotes.

Scouting for the perfect insurance coverage could be time consuming. It is very helpful that there are online sites that present you choices, with comparison of insurance coverage from different companies. So you can choose the most affordable (and that can give more savings) policy among the options without hopping from one site to another.

There are even resources for you to know more about insurance coverage and which suits best your needs. You might want to know more about your rights as a policy holder.