Just thought I’d share what gear I use in case anyone was interested.
Camera body
Canon 550D also known as Rebel T2i
Lenses
Canon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 50mm f1.8
Accessories
Canon 430EXii Speedlite
Kenko extension tubes
While yes I could upgrade to a full frame camera, at the stage I would rather save for a new lens or two
Wish list
Canon 85mm f1.8
Canon 50mm f1.4
Canon 24-70mm f2.8L
Kellie Metcalf Photography 
I love my 35mm f/2 – know you can get 35mm with your current zoom, but like the 50mm, it’ll open up a nice spectrum in the wide range with that f-stop. And I wouldn’t trade my 5DII for the world – it’s the camera I was wanting all these years!