Camera Time

Here's the scoop.  I really want a new camera soon, but I don't know enough about cameras to make a good choice.  Plus, I need to know how much I'll be spending so I can save it up, which is why I'm asking now instead of later.

Please Help!

 I feel so camera-challenged

Let me tell you what I want out of a camera; and those of you that know your stuff can tell me what to look for! 

1. Super Red-Eye Reduction, or just complete elimination!
2. Anti-shake
3. Good zoom
4. Small enough that I don't feel like I'm lugging my life everywhere, yet big enough that when I take pictures randomly people don't think I'm a creeper with a hidden camera (such as at ward activities)
5. Crisp color and lines (I know this has a lot to do with the photographer, but I'll work on that!)\
6. Good low-light pictures - mine goes super grainy

This is how ancient my current camera feels to me, only lighter!

What's wrong with THIS picture?

You think I should have maybe looked in the mirror just ONE MORE TIME before heading to work this morning?  I sure do!

Don't mind my ugly hair in this pic.  It was pulled back for ease of finding my mishap. :)

What I Love About Halloween

Halloween always brings out another side of people.  There is always the guy who doesn't dress up, the girl who simply puts a hat on, the guy with the same costume every year, the girl with little clothing on and calling a costume (ridiculous!), and then there's the "go get 'em" people.  Personally, I think Halloween says a lot about the person... ya know, the way they choose to "transform" themselves, becoming their alter egos.  But all in all, its mostly just fun to see the variety of costumes!

Pictures from Deb's annual Halloween party, courtesy of Sarah

This year I went as Medusa and took my friend, Andrew, as Perseus.

Then of course, we all dressed up at work and invited the entire building to come to our office for treats and kids to trick or treat.  It was a fun Friday!

The two receptionists on the left were each other.  It was great!  We're also missing a few people in this pic.