Re-loving an old hobby

My mom said I've always loved cameras and taking photos when I was a young kid. I've wanted to always hold the camera. I wasn't a cam-whore then. I'd like to be behind the lens. I remember seeing my tito's collection of vintage cameras when I was in grade school and said to myself I would to the same-- I would never sell any of my cameras and that I will also buy old cameras for display purposes. I remember being inspired by a collection of sunset photos I've seen in a bookstore. I remember watching my tito lay for hours in the sand to get long exposure shot of stars. I begged with my mom to buy me a SLR. I remember when I first got a hold of my SLR, I took a shot of everything around me. And I remember walking along the streets of Manila with my SLR in tow to take pictures for a photography class...and enjoying every minute of it. I remember processing my own film...standing in the dark room looking at the pan waiting for an image to appear, hoping I had the right exposure. And when the silhouette turns into concrete image I would grin from ear to ear. I remember saving up for a DSLR. But somewhere, I just lost interest. I didn't touch my cameras (except my digicam when I take photos of myself. Vanity! Lol and of course, of my other vain friends. Tee hee), I gave all the "film processing tools" to a classmate, I would appreciate photos but do not fancy to take one. Then a few months back, I started blog hopping. I came across lots of photography blogs and was suddenly filled with a little bit of envy and inspiration with their creation. Of course, I didn't immediately took action. I let this "want" brew inside first. (what an excuse! Lol) Recently though, I decided to stop hoping to be good at taking photos but actually get my butt moving to take photos. I promised myself I'm going to start saving up for a DSLR again, something I've been obsessing about in the past month but have never really done anything to acquire one. In the meantime, I will practice with my SLR. It's more expensive because of the films and processing but hey I gotta start from somewhere, eh? I've taken it out of the bag and have cleaned it together with all the filters. Will start shooting as soon as I got my expired films. (Yeah, I want to experiment with expired films.)

In lieu of my re-loving photography, I also want to buy toy cameras. My officemate, J, has recently bought a Holga and I think I like the idea of just shooting without looking at the viewfinder. Shooting without thinking. Just point and click. Point and click. I want these toy cameras:

Holga cam in white and red! In that exact same color. But if you're planning to give me one for Christmas, I'm willing to accept it in any color! Lol

Diana with Splitzer

Lubitel 166

Don't they look just so cute? Of course, they're much cheaper than a DSLR. So my dilemma is, should I pool in all my money to buy a DSLR or acquire these toy cameras first then save up again for a DSLR? Hmmm. If you give me any of these, I promise I will use them and not just have them for display. But I would really appreciate it better if you give me a DSLR. I'm not choosy on the model as long as it's a Nikon! Haha.