Which Macbook Pro is better for me?

I bought the 13" version with the 2.4 GHz i5 processor. I know that I definitely don't want anything bigger, because I prefer smaller laptops. Now I'm kind of having doubts, though - should I have gone for the higher-end model of the 13"?
Is the 2.8 GHz i7 processor that much better than the 2.4 GHz i5 processor?
Honestly, I don't really don't use a lot of advanced programs or games. I usually use my computer for browsing the Internet, and for using Microsoft Office. I also like to use Photo Booth and iPhoto, and I enjoy uploading and editing my photos (although not professionally - just with iPhoto and an online program called Picnik).
I also use iTunes, although I don't have a tremendous amount of songs. The only game that I ever play is the Sims, so my biggest concern is that the computer be able to run The Sims 4 if/when it comes out.
I also use iTunes, although I don't have a tremendous amount of songs - probably less than 3 GB right now, although my collection will grow a bit.
I doubt that I will ever come close to using the 500 GB drive, so that's not a huge concern for me.
Since this will be my main computer for a few years or so, I want to make sure that it's powerful to do everything that I need.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance!

For all the things your describe, the mac you purchased is more than capable of handling all those tasks. One might even argue that a MacBook Air might be sufficient. No one here can say with certainty what technical requirements will be needed to play a game that may or may not be released.

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