The sweet explanation I got after my initial rant:
"This time you get a camera that will replace your D70s and won't give you problems that you've been complaining about. (Um, excuse me, moi? complain?) You are allowed to be lavished (did you mean ravaged?) every once in a while, you know. You're not Cinderella who should be left to just scrubbing floors and sooty fireplaces; you can enjoy the occasional glass slipper and horse-drawn carriage." (ok, LOVE how he played with my previous posts' 'Princess' theme).
When the email sweet talk wasn't working, he phoned me with his one morale call and basically said, "shut up". Be still my heart.
Sometimes one needs to look deep inside when there is a problem and see how he or she may have contributed to it. Perhaps a rant about one's MIL stating that this red Porsche might make up for all of the indignities over the years (and most surely years to come), could have contributed to his thinking-- and his thinking is definitely testosterone driven so he completely forgot that at Christmastime his devoted wife basically said, "DO NOT go and buy an expensive camera..."
In defense of my D70s that I supposedly complained about, (can you even imagine that, me complaining!) the things I didn't like about it were all of the newer features my D50 didn't have that would require me to take time to learn. I don't do well with change, I like to speed read. You can't always speed read a camera manual.
We're good friends now me and my 70.
I'm adjusting, you know, over the initial shock.
I have no idea how he's ever going to top this one, but I have said that with nearly every surprise he's come up with.
It's tough being married to a romantic, but I'm trying to adapt.
If this post was really too "feel good" happy for you (hah), don't worry, I'm seeking medical help:
Funny! Why don't men get it that sometimes we just like to complain?! Still, it's a nice camera :)
ReplyDeleteholy crap! you've joined the club! Now, tell me how to use mine. Seriously, tell me. (No, seriously. Well, at least, tell me how to take a decent indoor shot without using the flash. Do you know this? I bump up iso and still, fuzz.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a surprise!!!! That's so cool! Ok, I completely agree that you can never, must never SPEED READ any manual! it can end up terrible!
ReplyDeleteSee, I couldn't get my head around the Porsche concept but now that I know it's a camera and a highly desirable one at that, I say you just go and give your responsible adult the day off and let the inner princess enjoy her moment in the sun honey! That is a super-nice present, I'm sure you deserve it.
ReplyDeleteWell see, with me it's totally different...I just toss the flippin' manual to the side...I don't need no stinkin' manual...I'll learn how to do it on my own...umm,okay that's me digging thru the trash for the manual to my new scanner printer fax that Mac bought me when all I wanted was for him to put some damn ink in my cartridges on the old one I've been using for four years...men...God help them...we poor women certainly haven't done a very good job of it!
ReplyDeleteGreat post...think I'll go take my Despondex now
Sandi
whooooo hooooo yeah buddy now get down with that! your husband rocks!
ReplyDeletetotally STINKIN COOL!
that's really sweet
ReplyDelete(and camera versus porsche... i would freak out way less)
Glad to hear you're over the freaked-out part and beginning to enjoy your new toy. I doubt Hubby bought you such a gift because of one rant about the MIL. And never underestimate romantic husbands...they can always top the last gift.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the video. Very funny stuff. What they should do is make it available in an aerosol, sort of like those small cans of pepper spray.... "Hey lady, stop being so cheery and breathe this" ***pppsssshhhhhhhh*** How funny would that be?
Okay - the whole car thing makes sense now. I think your hubby is sweet - sometimes we all need those "un-needed" gifts to remind outselves that WE deserve to be treated nicely too!
ReplyDeleteThe video was hilarious! I will have to watch out so that no one gets me a prescription to those!
Have fun with your new toy!
ReplyDeletemy husband says he is jealous of your new toy! :)
ReplyDeleteenjoy it my dear!
You should love that camera, it's very versatile and dependable.
ReplyDeleteAND you should allow your husband to treat you like a princess once in a while. We're a thick headed bunch sometimes, we husbands, and as much as I hate to say it, you might as well enjoy it when we get all romantic and noble, because who knows when the next time will come around.
Aw...how sweet. What a prince of a guy. Enjoy! :D
ReplyDeleteLoved the video by the way. HA!
Hi J! I understand your frustration at the money spent, but am still jealous of your new camera. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah. Um... I always get the cheapest of whatever from my hubs. He just loves to make me feel better you know. Nothing is too cheap for Mr. Snooty's wife, lol.
ReplyDeleteDefinite camera envy going on over here.
I am saving for my dream camera. could this be THE one?!
ReplyDeleteI will confess I have no idea about cameras, but I am happy as can be for you :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, how fun. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to have such a thoghtful husband. Mine does not have a clue. I have to do my own shopping.
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