Black Friday craziness has definitely been creeping on this side of the Atlantic more and more over the years. There are so many things like Halloween, thanksgiving etc that are America centric that have made it here. Obviously not nearly as big as in the states but it’s catching on…fast. Black Friday is one of them and it’s not going anywhere.
I had told myself that I was not going to do any shopping and I intended on sticking to that. That was until I started writing my what I want for Christmas post and realised I really wanted a camera. You see since I started blogging and attending blogger events I realised that I should up my game. It has been something I had been wanting to do but never got round to it. Then it was money issues thinking I couldn’t afford it, but when I actually could I choose to travel instead.
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS
There say in life it is all about priorities, I am still trying to figure out what are my priorities. I have not yet got the hang of it all but I am slowly learning. When it came to my blogging journey I honestly did not have my priorities bang on. I figured the iPhone 6plus has good enough camera, why mess with something working just fine. There has been times when I really wanted to take pictures, when I did they didn’t quite come out right.
After a few searches on Currys PC world and hardly any research, I opted for the Canon PowerShot SX530 HS. The sales guy/person said it is a good enough camera and I bought it for £159.99. This is not an expense I had put on the budget so it means, no spend month. It’s crazy to have a no spend a month in December but spending on unnecessary things is banned, only essentials.
Before I decided to go on the no spend month, I had to treat myself to one last gift a weekender to Nice France. Nice is on my 30B430 Bucketlist but never had a chance to visit yet due to its popularity during summer. I figured why not go when no one is thinking of hitting up the south of France.
Easyjet had an awesome deal going for £50 return flight from London Luton. I have genius account with Booking.com so I found a 4* hotel for £60 for two nights and that’s me sorted. I can not wait to visit next weekend, I need to plan my weekend.
Did you get anything during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? Did you get a chance to treat yourself or your family?
Anosa says
I am trying to buy a flat in 2017 so I can imagine the frustration
Lilinha Espindula says
WOW! What an amazing camera, great deal too! 🙂
Anosa says
It was an awesome deal for sure
Daniella Keating says
That camera looks good would love to hear how it is for the price!
Anosa says
So far it’s been incredible I love it
Tanya Brannan says
I need to do exactly the same and up my game in the camera dept. I am hoping for money for Christmas so I can get a better one for my blogging.
I hope you enjoy your mini break – sounds perfect to me! xx
Anosa says
Thanks Tanya I sure did and yes the camera had helped up my blogging game
Francesca Nelson says
What a great price!! I love canons, thats what I use they are so easy to use! Also what a great deal for a weekend to France, can’t wait to hear all about it!!
Anosa says
I have loved canons for ever so made sense to pick one up
Stephanie Merry says
I didn’t get any deals but looks like you got a great two with the camera and flights! x
Anosa says
I sure did, I love my new camera and Nice was epic
Rhian Westbury says
Looks like a lovely camera, enjoy trying it out in Nice. Such a great deal on the hotel too x
Anosa says
Thanks Rhian I sure did
Elizabeth says
I hope you have a lovely time in France! Great deal on the flights/hotel! Lovely camera too, enjoy!
Anosa says
Thanks so much I did
Kira L Curtis says
Wow you got some great deals, that’s such a good price for a camera! And the trip as well! Wish I had actually had a look now, I could do with a holiday!
Anosa says
I am glad I managed to get the camera and the trip was the icing on the cake
Ana De Jesus says
Woohoo that is an awesome buy getting your camera, hope it allows you to take some awesome photos!
Anosa says
I hope so too
Ickle Pickle says
Wow – two awesome treats! I didn’t buy anything, I am now working my way through my children’s Christmas List’s! Kaz x
Anosa says
Aww how sweet I am sure the kids appreciate it big time
Elodie says
Great pick! I haven’t ordered anything for myself this Black Friday but I did manage to buy most of my Christmas presents so it’s all good! ☺️
Anosa says
That’s awesome, I managed to buy my Christmas presents for the family before the Black Friday
Beautyqueenuk says
Great Black Friday purchase! I managed to get all but one of my Christmas presents for the family and I sent them all to my mum for her to wrap 🙂
Anosa says
Hahahaha bless love our mothers
london_unattached says
I managed to avoid black friday this year – though in the past I’ve used it to buy things that were on my wishlist too. Love the camera!
Anosa says
I wanted to but last minute decision I went for it
Laura says
Oh wow congrats on your new camera and your trip to Nice! I bought Le Crueset kitchenware in the sales this year xxx
Anosa says
Oooh sounds well posh lol
Jazmin Williams says
That camera looks absolutely amazing and perfect for the trip in Nice! Have a fab time x
Anosa says
I know right, it was awesome having it with me
Jess | The Indigo Hours says
Oooh this looks like a nice camera! Have an amazing time in Nice, I went for my birthday weekend a couple of years ago and it’s beautiful <3
Anosa says
It sure is gorgeous and thanks
Dena Jayne says
Wow you got a good deal on the flight & hotel! Enjoy.xo
Anosa says
I sure did, I was very pleased
Michelle Twin Mum says
Definitely worth investing in a camera, I bought a decent one a few years back for the blog and have never looked back. Mich x
Anosa says
I am glad to have invested in a good camera and can not wait to start using it for my blog.
Anosa says
Thank you Heather, I can not wait to start learning how to use my camera not just on auto but manual too. I am invested in learning in the new year for the betterment of my blogging business