weighing the options

Been playing with the banner on the page here, but haven't had time to post. To be honest, work has been keeping me so busy that by the time I get home, I don't even want to turn the computer on. And before I know it, weeks have flown by.


Well, the holidays have passed, and now I'm looking forward to Income Tax Refund time. I always make sure to set it up so I get a decent refund. This year, I've got my eye on a Canon EOS 5D. I break out in a sweat just thinking about it. I'm dying to get my hands on that camera and start playing.

But at the same time, my daughter (in her early 20s) is experiencing some pretty significant financial struggles at the moment. We stopped in to get some lunch at McD's today and she grabbed a stack of napkins. I asked why. It was because she was out of toilet paper and couldn't afford to buy any right now. Our next stop was to a store so I could buy her some toilet paper...and a few groceries. I did my time when I was in my 20s living on peanut butter and Top Ramen. Watering down the shampoo to make it last a little longer. It didn't kill me, but I feel like I should help her out with any refund money I may get. She really does need it right now. What to do, what to do. I guess I should wait and see how much I'll get first. Then I can decide.

I should also put some money into my car, but I hate spending money on cars. Repair shops are so costly and what do I have to show for it at the end? A car that feels like it's working about the same as when I took it in. Or, more likely, a car that is sure to break down a week and a half after it comes home from the shop. It's inevitable...they tweak one thing, and it throws something else all out of whack. It's a downward spiral from there.

I just think what I really need is a new toy. The 5D. That's what I need.