Nikon... A love story

I cried for 3 days. I thought my camera was done. Finished. Dead. Gone. History. I swaddled it in styrofoam, shipped it off to Nikon, and prepared for the worst. (Meaning I drowned my sorrows in Malibu and tried to imagine spending $700 AGAIN to replace the camera I had grown to love.)

Then I got this email. Covered under warranty? I'm so happy I could cry. Thank you, Nikon. I could just kiss you.

p.s. That's why all pics in soliloquy-land have been via iPhone. But don't worry, as soon as this shutterbug gets her baby back it will be photo overload. Seriously, your computer might have a seizure trying to load the page. :)

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I always get so annoyed when someone breaks the bank to buy a nice camera and suddenly thinks they are the next Nigel Barker. Seriously? Unless that package included classes, lessons, or one heck of a manual, you're just an average Joe with an above average camera. I don't mean to seem harsh or cynical, but let's face it, buying  jeans a size too small doesn't make you skinnier, and owning a nice camera does not make you a photographer.


Ok, now the exciting news...

I am the proud owner of a Nikon D3100. 

I am a complete camera/photography novice i.e. NOT a photographer.

And I will, undoubtedly, have to read the owners manual to even know how to turn it on. I mean, let's be real, until a few weeks ago I didn't even know what a "DSLR" was. 

But it is going to be a fun little adventure and if all goes as planned, she will help document some exciting times in my life (i.e. this trip) 

P.S. Did I mention my bank account had a seizure when I made the purchase?

P.P.S. She should be arriving Friday.