So I got a new digital camera over the Thanksgiving break. It’s all very exciting, and I’m looking forward to reading the owner’s manual (yes, nerd).

However, the selection process was mentally draining. Considering cameras don’t come cheap, I was slighty obsessed with making the perfect purchase. Yet with so many different brands and models to choose from, each one complete with differing reviews, it was difficult to ascertain which camera would be the best fit for my needs and/or preferences. As such, I was very worried that I would make a less than ideal choice.

Ultimately, I settled on the Canon Powershot SD790IS. Image quality is pretty high up there on my list of important camera attributes, and I had read some very positive reviews of the SD790IS in that regard. Of course, other reviews also pointed out that the camera had some shortcomings. Still, for the price, this model seemed as if would suit my needs quite well. It also helped that Costco was listing it at $229.99 ($20 less than it’s normal price of $249.99), and then offered a $50 coupon, throwing in an extra 2GB SD card. I figured that made it a steal.

Below is a picture of my beautiful camera:

Now that I am the proud owner of the SD790IS, I am actively blocking out any negativity regarding the camera, choosing instead to emphasize it’s positive attributes. I’m hoping this will help me fight any buyer’s remorse, and solidify, in my mind, the unfailing genius of my choice.

Today, I saw a man in a wheelchair. Big whoop, right? Wrong. Normally, it’s not anything to get excited about…except the man was going down a lane in the middle of a street (Mission St. in SF) as if his wheelchair was just another car. He even somehow managed to cross an intersection.

And it’s not like the streets were empty. This was at 10:30 pm, which meant a good number of cars were still on the road. In fact, to get an idea of traffic volume, there were probably 5 or 6 cars with very annoyed or very amused drivers stuck behind the man, waiting to pass him by.

Obviously, the man was drunk out of his mind. I say “obvious” for good reason. The man was throwing beer cans in the air and occasionally puking his guts out onto the asphalt as he pushed himself backwards down the street. He also couldn’t even keep his wheelchair straight.

I marveled. I laughed. And then I made a mental note to blog about the event. It’s not every day you get to witness something as novel as this.