After hearing all the commotion of future success and the road to the dream, I stumbled across what seemed to be an "almost too good to be true" posting on the inquiry website that is craigslist.org. In an almost desperation move, I began looking up various jobs on the website (although some people see it as very sketchy and others see it as quite credible. it's a matter of common sense and perspective). There was a posting for some art framing company that sells pieces at wholesale prices. While reviewing the content of the posting, it seemed a bit too fake by looking at how much a person could rake in during the course of a week ($500-$1200 weekly). However, the posting had an actual website and a phone-number. Upon viewing the website, it seemed too well-put-together to be a fake. The use of flash and all that was very professional. I called the phone number at it's legit. What's even more amazing is that they try to get new artists some exposure so I feel this could finally be my stepping stone into what I want to do...what I'm supposed to do. I sent in an application online and called the phone number to set up an interview. It's just playing the waiting game for a reply. Still, I'm very excited about this opportunity. Upon finding it, I literally came to tears. Hopefully soon, I can leave the world of collections and do a little "collecting" of my own~
I've come across a little theory about going up to Blackhawk and gambling. I feel that weekend gambling may not be the best way to increase one's monetary possession. I have this feeling that the best time to go to the Hawk would be during the beginning or middle of the week. My explanation is this: During the weekends, there are more people gambling. Therefore, there are more people making donations to the machines. This means it's less likely that a machine will have a better payout due to the flow of gamblers coming in and throwing their hard-earned money away. During the weekend, however, less players make donations in to the house. With that said, I think that the machines might be programmed to pay out a little more in hopes to keep those few gamblers playing more. It's quite possible that the slots are designed to pay out after x amount of pulls, regardless of the time of the week. However, it would seem like this theory would be more beneficial for the casinos (as far as weekend gamblers go). I've tested this theory a few times after an angry midnight drive. First experience: after a Sunday late night drive (just to go anywhere), I made my way up to Blackhawk because of the winding mountain road. I had no intention of playing. Since I was already up there, I figured I might as well give it a go. $20 on one machine, and I walked away with $40. Not bad, I would think. $20 on another and I walked away with $200 (I actually hit closer to $300 but decided to stop after a certain point of loss). $40 and increasing my cash by 4, I think it was a good way to make me feel better. Later that week after being upset, I decided to go again with Wave. I think I walked away with about $100? Not too shabby, I'd say. At first, I thought it was my luck that being angry would be a good time to gamble. Then I went on a weekend after having another tussle. I lost my cash as soon as I stepped into the door. At this point is when I began thinking about this theory. A week or 2 later, I went up to the Hawk again during the middle of the week and walked away with $160 (starting with $40). So far, so good. Is it just a fluke or could my theory be correct? I'm not entirely sure but things are working in my favor~
Back in the day, my parents said that if I were able to purchase a car with my own money, they would cover insurance. I slaved and put all my earnings into this car fund. When the day of truth came, my father decided to back out on his deal and never told me why I wasn't allowed to purchase my car. Since then, it's been an uphill battle of owning an S14. After a heated discussion about attaining my dream car back in my high school years, my parents decided to make another deal with me. If I can come up with have the money for a car, they'll put up the other half. I told them "I want that in writing~!" They just laughed at me and said "You doin't believe us?" I reminded them of the previous deal they made with me during high school. They quickly replied "We don't remember making such a deal with you." To this, I said "That's EXACTLY why I want it in writing." I quickly made a make-shift contract on a scratch sheet of paper and had my mom sign it as well as my younger sister to act as a witness. With my theory about gambling at Blackhawk, my car fund is building quite nicely. To add to the car fund, I've decided to pull my money out of TIAA CREF. Since I'm no longer employed at the hell hole that is ABC, no money is going into that account. It's just sitting there. It hasn't gained anything over the course of my employment so I felt it would be best to just take it out. Unfortunately, due to my age, there's a 20% tax as well as another 10% deduction for taking funds out early. Whatever, I want my money. from $1200, 20%+10% is quite the hit. Still, it's better than nothing. Now, it's just a matter of filling out the paper work and waiting for direct deposit~
On a more personal note, things haven't been best with the lady. After 33 months of trying to defend a friendship that doesn't need defending, heated battles of where my loyalties lay fuel the firey bickering of nonsense. I can understand (or try to understand) my lady's perspective. However, it's hard to go against everything I've fought for. I know what I sacrificed, I know what I put up with, I know what was lost/gained. In the end, it doesn't seem enough to calm the nerves. The arrival of BFF's birthday came to start another argument. The last time I saw her was 9 months ago. It wasn't even hanging out....it was a business transaction for a commission that I got paid for. I felt obligated to make an appearance, at least. Unfortunately, compromising was not in the interest of the latter. What was supposed to be a time of pleasantness and understanding resulted in another fight. I'm quite tired of this, really. My patience is low as it is. This doesn't help much. However, the positive thing about it was that I got to have a healthy dose of Korean BBQ in shortribs form, a burger or 2, and a good amount of frosted cupcakes. Food....how I love thee~
Currently: waiting for Brad's time to shine~
