I have finally achieved the prestigious status of 1,000+ views. Nice. I'm sitting here celebrating with a few drinks, watching my boyfriend play the air drums....haha...

And finally, after three years, my beloved Jeep will be paid off in about two weeks. It's about damn time, too. I have big plans for all the money I'll be saving (no more car payment and no more full coverage insurance!!). First things first, I'll be replacing the jeep's front axle, and also the suspension, by means of a suspension lift kit of at least 4 inches. After that's all said and done, I'll be investing in a wide angle lens. I've narrowed it down to the Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD and the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM. I'm having a hard time making a decision....I'd really love to have some L glass added to my artillery, but on the other hand the 2.8 aperature, the 7 year warranty and the lower price of the Tamron is what I find appealing about it. If anyone wants to weigh in on this, please feel free to do so.......