Tripods

I have a tripod on the way... At least I think I do. I asked my mother for one for my birthday so we'll see if it's the truth.
As for which kind of tripod I would like I prefer the tripod over the mono-pod. I tend to try and be so still that I cause myself to shake the camera. In the Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby he talks about the awesome benefits of a ball head tripod. They are pretty expensive but maybe some time down the road I'll get enough spare money to invest in one. Until then I will use what I can get, this may be a phonebook on a rock or creative placement of the camera. ;)