The thrill of anticipation.

Iain wants a new camera. A Digital Rebel something-or-other. When he fantasizes, it’s about a Digital Rebel. When he calls out in his sleep, he says, “Digital Rebel.” If he could have an affair with a Digital Rebel, I think he would.

So the question becomes: Should we get one? And I say ‘we,’ because this is a big-ass motherfucking purchase. This is no “slip it in your pocket” cheapo digital camera. This is professional grade, big lenses, manual focus shit. We’re talking megabucks — in the four-digit range.

So do we get it? We’re ostensibly trying to save for a house, but … he’s been losing sleep over this camera since he was in short pants. Or at least since this model came out.

So what’s more important: Having the thing you really want, savoring the anticipation of having it, or saving a thousand bucks? We can’t decide.

November 25, 2003 | Filed Under blather