• Thinking of investment options because I would hate to have money stagnate in the bank. I am waiting for my investment portfolio to arrive so that I can get started. I asked my dad to invest on my behalf in India too, since I’ve noticed that there are higher returns out there than in the US.
• Looked into real estate to buy a condo, and decided that I will look into one more seriously after I buy a car. I did find a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ basement for 180,000 bucks, which would be manageable with a mortgage and 2 room mates. But I don’t think that is happening in the next few months.
• I have a shopping list of sorts, with the first stop being the dSLR camera that my parents are helping me buy as a college graduation present. I have decided on the camera, but am having a hard time pinpointing the lens I want. I mean, I know the lens that I would like to have, but those are out of my price range. I am looking to spend about 1500-1600 dollars with the brand new Canon XTi/400D Digital Rebel (review | Amazon), and accessories including the lenses. I am really into macro, landscape, and low light photography. The Image Stabilized (Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM | Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 Image Stabilized USM) lenses are around 400-500 bucks each, which is rather unfortunate. So, I’m going to ask some people that are into serious photography for some solicited advice.
• That brings me to the next item on my immediate wishlist. I really need another hard drive because the external Seagate 160GB I have now is full. So, I’ve been looking for a 300+GB external, or a Western Digital 500GB internal w/ enclosure. I need the extra space because the files generated by the camera are going to be huge! I am getting tempted by the 120GB/160GB Western Digital portable notebook hard drive which is around 150 bucks..
• The last three things are more of a luxury I guess. I would really like to get the new 80GB Ipod Video because I have more music that my current mp3 player (Creative Zen Touch 40GB) can hold. I also would like a 19/20″ flat panel, which seems to be selling for 200 dollars. That is incredibly cheap. And last, I am due for a phone upgrade in a couple of weeks from Verizon, and I have my eye set on a Treo 700p Smart Phone or Motorola Q, if I can get that with my current voice plan.
• I also need to get tickets for the trip to India this winter. I am finally heading back there for a couple of weeks to hang out with my family, relatives and friends. It’s my parents’ 25th anniversary. I was going to take one of my friends with me till I realized that it wouldn’t work out for several reasons. I guess there is always next time.

So, it’s all money this post.