So, there are a few recent developments that have added or rekindled my desire for some big-ticket items. I’m struggling to put them into a reasonable order of purchase without acting rashly or outside of my means, since I’ve already made a few big purchases in the last 5 months: Photoshop CS3 and two trips overseas (London and Malaysia).

1)  Because of increased involvement in worship leading in this past year plus a desire to, after 10 years, own a quality one of my own… I’m looking for a nice acoustic (acoustic-electric) guitar. ($800-$1500, brand/model suggestions welcome). BUT I can continue to use the church’s vintage 1974 Guild, of which I pretty much am the exclusive user anyways. If I get one, I promise to post music online!

2) Because of increased photographic opportunities and the fact I’m still shooting an XT… I’m looking at a Canon 5d MkII. ($2500-$3000, rumored only). BUT I could otherwise get a Canon 5d (MkI) for under $2000 instead. I could also write this off as a photography business expense.

3)  Because of Jen Ka and others being willing to learn electric guitar, which means we could actually layer multiple electrics on worship team… I’m looking at a Boss GT-10 or Line6 Pod X3 Live ($500, opinions welcome). BUT I don’t need it quite yet, until the others are trained, and this is also an item that can possibly be purchased and owned by the church.

(Other smaller items I’ve wanted for a while: a secondary 22″ monitor, a video card to support dual monitors, a Wacom tablet for photo editing ease, additional flash strobes and Pocket Wizards, a wide-angle lens.)

In what order should I make it my goal to get these things?

Hmm… this post makes me look like a greedy, materialistic man.