Practising my photography skills!

So I have ordered a new camera, which I am still waiting on KOGAN! I really, really can't wait to get it. I did a photography course on the weekend and it was really good. I used to be able to use a SLR camera back in my high school days with my eyes closed, but use it or lose it.... I lost it but a lot of it came flooding back, plus I learnt a few little nifty tricks. 

So last night I went to the Easter show and got some practice with some fireworks. I didn't take a tripod (silly me) but considering I was just holding the camera as still as I could and the fact I was doing up to 4 sec exposures, I don't think I went too badly.

Ok so I'm not great but I get the idea on what I am supposed to be doing now, it is taking practice but I am really enjoying getting back into photography, I have needed a hobby (other than Disney planning) just for me for awhile now. Plus it is another excuse to shop so far on my wishlist for accessories are:

Canon 60mm f2.8 macro lens

Canon 50mm f1.8 lens

Canon 580 EXII Flash

I will be getting some filters, namely a polarizing filter and a hood for my lenses as a priority. I am hoping to get most of this stuff before I leave. I need to price where to get the best deal. Kogan are really cheap for their lenses but since I am still waiting on my camera I am dubious about using them and having the gear here in time. BTW the camera I am waiting on is a Canon 7D with 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6