Weekend Links: A New DSLR Camera But Not Yet a Photographer

A brewing desire to enter the world of photography has finally been fulfilled as I bought a new DSLR camera (the Canon Rebel XS). The first thing that hit me was – photography is an expensive hobby. An all-out photographer could have a camera hanging on his neck that is costs as much as a nice used car – with his gear bag worth even more.

I’ve got to admit that I’ve got the upgrade bug, where I’m constantly looking for new lenses and accessories. It is something is would devastate my bank account and I know it! So, knowing how dangerous it is, I’ve decided to get better at taking good photos and learn before jumping into something I’m not ready for – not like I’m looking to become a professional photographer (though I wouldn’t mind it as another source of income).

Maybe now, I’ll be using some of my own images for blog posts instead of having to rely on the great community of Flickr users.

Enough about photography, let’s check out some interesting posts from this past week:

• Can You Be Content While In Debt at Delivery Away Debt. Most of us got into debt because of the joy of shopping and the new stuff that we get – often at the swipe of a credit card. Now, many suffer the consequences. What’s done is done. But, have you realized that removing debt can make you happy too?
• Automation: Why You Don’t Have to Feel Bad About Spending Ever Again at Personal Finance Ninja. Automation of your finances has be a long renowned method towards financial freedom. When all the right things are done automatically, the extraneous (aka. the spending) should not become a part of a guilty conscience.
• Simple Investing Advice From Warren Buffett at All Financial Matters. Warren Buffett is the one person whose footsteps many aspiring investors want to follow. If you’d follow the advice that millionaires gives, why wouldn’t you take the advice from one of the world’s wealthiest?

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