With birthday money I was able to buy...

This lens (35mm, f/1.8). It is a fixed focal length (I can't zoom), and it gives nice bokeh in the background (fuzzy background). I've been having so much fun with it!

Lens Self-Portrait

Lens-Play

AND... I also bought Aperture photo editing software for my MacBook Pro.

An example before/after shot with the use of the software:

Before...

After...

Lastly, I purchased a blog design revamp... I'm very excited for the big reveal!

And from Nick, I got this beautiful Kelly Moore camera bag...

Thanks so much to those who contributed to these photography items, and thereby the success of birthday 2010. I am having a blast!