As long as I've been around this site so have you advocating for the 18-55 zoom. I bought my xt-1 kit with the 18-135 a few years ago...then eventually picked up an 18-55 mostly because of you!
I eventually gave my xt-1 to my sis...with the 18-55 begrudgingly.
I have missed it...so much that just 2 weeks ago I was able to pick up another off craigslist for a great price.