canon eos rebel xsi 450d

my newest obsession has been on cameras.
i've enjoyed taking pictures since i was just a kid.
about a year ago, i started thinking about getting myself a nice dslr (digital single lens reflex) camera.
they're nice because with these cameras you can switch the lens, and they give you alot more control then point and shoots.
i wanted a canon rebel xti 400d.
i've always liked canon, and i love the name rebel (heh i use to dream of owning one, one day).
rebels aren't extremely expensive. . .but they are a bit out of range for me.
then just yesterday i found out about the next rebel canon will start selling in april.
the canon rebel xsi 450d.
it's got alot of nice upgrades over the xti 400d. . .notably the higher resolution, bigger and brighter lcd screen, better battery, and a better kit lens (which includes image stabalization).
this being said. . .it costs $900 for the camera and the lens.
i can get an xti on ebay with 2 lens, a carrying bag, memory card, lens filters, tripods, and other goodies for less then $800. . .all brand new.
but in the end, the live view and the higher quality lens has sold me on the xsi.

so now i need to come up with around $1000 (for the camera and lens, taxes and a memory card).
that's a tremendous amount of cash for me.
i have around $300 comming to me in june, and my birthday is in may, and i'll see if my parents would be willing to give me a bit of cash to put towards the camera instead of a gift.
my plan is to stash away about $150 each month, and in early july i'll have enough stored up (with the $300 i've got comming in june, and my b-day) to get this camera.

so far i have $33 saved for the camera.
lol i know that's nothing. . .but hey, i gotta start somewhere right?

i'm posting this on my phone, or else i'd post some links/pictures/info on this camera, but that'll have to wait until i get back on a pc.

i'll keep this blog updated on my progress.

---posted with my lg voyager.
till next time,
thnx.