I need my own camera!

The camera (which actually belongs to my daughter, who got it for her birthday!) has gone with said daughter on a school trip to Cape Town. I really, really need my own. How am I going to go about getting one of these nifty little instruments into my life.......? Now *there* is something to toss into the subconscious think-tank and let brew.

"UNIVERSE, I would like a camera, please. Thank you" :)