camera happy

We've just recieved an amazing deal on E-Bay. My dad was the great bidder and won for us (he and I), a Nikon 35mm camera (the same "make and model" as the one I already have, which, I will point out, I spent $150 for at a pawn shop) we also recieved as part of the amazing deal; a zoom lense, a wide angle lense, a telefoto lense, a 2x magnifier lense, 3 close up lenses, a self winder, two flashes, the owners manual, and leather cases for all the lenses, plus a carrying case for everything. Total cost: $75!!!! That includes shipping. It is amazing! I am still in shock that we now have all this stuff. My dad is taking the camera, the flashes, and the 2x magnifier, I get the rest of the lenses and the carrying case. I've been playing around with some of the lenses, but finding the time with the kids is posing a difficult task. I'll share pics when I get them developed.
Today is the day I have the rest of the work done on my tattoo. I'm excited to have it finished. Gail was so nice to hang out with the last time it should be a fun day. I've been musing over the idea of becoming a tattoo artist myself. It's kind of a funny thought, but I think I'd be good at it. It's not really something I ever thought about doing before, but my mom asked if I had. She said with all the detail artwork that I do , that I'd be good at it. Hmmm....
I think I'll keep that thought on the back burner, let it stew around in my head for a while.
I've also come to the decision that I will be moving back to Ca. in September. Jo has offered to let me stay with her untill I get my own place. I'm going to drive out so I will have my car when I get there. I'm am so excited about it. I'm ready for an adventure, and I'm home sick. I dream of having my feet in the sand on the beach and watching the sun set over the water. The Morro Rock, The Grade, yes even Paso!! I dream of it all. I can't wait to be back where the weather is warm and it holds you and then gently lets you go at night to a coolness just right for slumber. My head and my heart are already there. Just waiting for the body to catch up.........