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(not) Picture Perfect

I've really been wanting to get back to taking thousands of pictures a day, but my camera has other plans. For the last couple of months, every time I try to take pictures, the dang thing shuts itself off, then turns back on, then shuts itself off, then back on, etc.... I spent $30 to get a new battery, and no luck... still doing the same thing. I can't afford to replace it right now, but hopefully in the spring I can manage it. Sucks to wait til then, but I have no choice... If anyone has any recommendations, please let me know! The camera I'm coming off of is a Kodak P712...

I'm thinking of going to a Nikon or a Canon... expensive, but I want a good camera to work on my portrait photography, as well as just everyday pictures...

Good Morning

It is 10:41am, I'm tired but in a somewhat good mood, thankfully :)

• I'm on my first cup of coffee, but willing to drink the entire pot in short order :)
• hungry, but too tired to get up and cook... I don't usually eat cereal, even though it would probably be more convenient
• my house is a disaster, and I am weighing the odds that I can get the children to pitch in and clean
• feeling a bit anxious about my son, Nathan, turning 18 next month... I worry that he isn't ready to be an adult and he should just go back to being 12 :)
• have a meeting with Nathan's teacher next week to discuss the possibility of early graduation
• Yes, he is a smart little sucker, but his issues with Aspergers worry me that he will not be able to hold a job and he will therefore live with me until he is 50.
• Anna thinks she is grown and knows everything
• People tell me that's normal for a 14 (almost 15!) year old girl.
• I'm convinced that there is nothing normal about that girl.
• Nicholas has been my bright spot for years, though lately I think maybe he's not so bright, LOL
• Love him much though :)
• He still hugs me and tells me I'm the best mommy ever
• usually when he wants something, but I'll take what I can get
• have an odd urge to watch Grease 2 today... have sent Nathan to my mother's to borrow the dvd
• my Christmas tree is in it's box in my living room where it's been for the last week
• harder every year to get in the spirit and decorate...
• maybe tomorrow...
• I spend way too much time on Facebook
• Hubby is working 9am to 9pm... sucks :(
• think I'll go read my book until the dvd arrives
• Reading The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon... love her :)
• Have a beautiful day!