Yeah make sure it's the right pet for you. Having gerbils or hamsters ain't my tea either since my main thing is having them more than a few years which is how long they generally live for.
Well you're have to change your impatience if you're going to get anywhere...and if you want something just because your friends have it your excuse for wanting one is even weaker to start! Independent thought is a nice thing, should try it sometime
Could I recommend gerbils instead of a hamster? They live longer (three to five years) are awake during the day, don't need to be taken out to play as often as hamsters (although they do love it), and thier home needs cleaning only every two weeks. They are completely odorless animals, and tend to be more tame, smart, and affectionate than a hamster. They are also hilarious to watch. My gerbies will run on thier wheel, then dive through a few toys, and cling to the cage bars because they want to be taken out. They are also SO cute! They are brave, curious, cheap, and very easy to take care of. They are also loving and rewarding animals to keep. However, you MUST get two, since gerbils get lonely if they are kept alone. They sleep together, play fight, and groom another gerbil. (Be sure to read more about whatever animal you think you would rather get before you try to start to convince your mom.)I don't want a gerbil. There are some kinds of hamsters that are away during the day and are always cuddly. I'll think about it though.Read some books about them first, look at some online stuff. It really pays to learn about a pet before you buy it/adopt it. If a hamster doesn't seem like the pet for you, you shouldn't get one. A couple quick notes about them - yes, they are cute, but they aren't cuddly. They love to explore and even the most calm ones won't sit in your hands or lap for more than a minute. Second - hamsters sleep during the day. Since they aren't as active as a gerbil, they really should come out of thier cage for exercise every day. Hamsters are also rather stinky. They aren't without thier advantages though. My hamster, two years, died a while ago. (Hamsters usually only live two to three years.) He was extremely calm, wonderfully tame, and I really do think he loved me. Hamsters have a reputation for being "bitey", but Blacky never bit me, ever, ever. He was also extremely intelligent for a hamster. Most hamsters aren't like this though, sadly.
Well it's your choice. Out of the five hamster species you can keep as pets, none are truly diurnal. The four dwarf hamsters are awake during periods of both the day and night. No hamsters are cuddly. The Syrian ones are best for handling, although even they would prefer to run around and play. You cannot cuddle a hamster like you can a cat. (Before you argue back with me, read some quick hamster articles on the Internet - I don't want this to turn into a flame war.
) I hope you get one soon. here 
