To carry the camera or not?

Camera is my all time favorite companion. A good friend. Everytime I use it, I learn new things. It is one of my precious possessions. Today I discovered some not so good side of having a camera. Not that this was a new discovery... but I realised it today.

Had to go to NYC museum and decided to leave the camera back as the website said photography is not allowed (which was not the case.. will post some of those pics sometime later) and luggage is not allowed in the cloak room and only coats are allowed.

Once I went there and spent time watching the artifacts from across the world, I realised at the back of my mind that I was a lot more relaxed today. Had I taken the camera, it would have made me restless. Anything beautiful (well, not everything... I would have a swollen cheek otherwise) and I would start clicking. After buying the digital camera, it is still worse, since I dont have to think twice.

Also, if you have a camera, then it will be an obligation, especially when u r in a team, you end up being a photographer. Not that you shouldn't be a team player, but you should enjoy as well right?

For all these negatives, camera is always a nice companion to have. No second thoughts about that. Just set your priorities right. Thats it.