while out X-mas shopping, bought myself a gift. Upgraded my Sony camera. Funny thing is, was just beginning to figure out all the options (on old Sony Cybershot), now have even more options! Still a Sony, so should wrk on my puter with no probs. Point being, can do a tad bit mo "artsy" photo with new one....if I get the filters and what not! Only briefly perused the directions from last camera...perhaps I should read the directions this time! Now, I have options galore - kinda a statement about my life. For to long was lost, at best point and click. Point-n-click, got me by, running to fast to see the options. Now, new options, viewed thru different filters. As with the camera, am upgrading my life. Strolling now thru life, relaxed. Ready now, to adjust the filters as needed; calm enough to stop a moment longer and adjust the settings. If needed, delay a moment longer to try n get the shot in my viewing head...to translate to charcoal/paper or pigmented canvass. Upgrading my life now, to more than just a zombie existence. '09 looking good to me, perhaps the year i put down to rest - the past crap, and start living and painting the desired life. My easel still collects cobwebs,as does my bowflex machine. '09 is the year for me, not just another year to struggle thru, but one to climb above and truly live my dreams. California calling, in Feb, Canadian Rockies and glaciers in Sept. Around and in between, upgrade my solitary life.Dark n Grey now fades to a mo brighter future.