So much gear so little money.....

So I was looking at buying a new lens today and just realised that none are going to be cheap. My camera cost over $800 and the next lens that I want is going to be at or around $600. It's so crazy to think that a lens can be almost the same price as your camera. Im trying to get out of debt and not use my credit cards a whole bunch so It looks like im stuck just saving my pennies. So I also figured that since this is a photoblog I would put up a picture today. This is me in Chicago with my older (since sold) Digital Rebel 300D.