My computer is broken and therefore I have been spending a lot of time at the Apple Store. This frustrates me in many ways...
1. When I have a problem with my computer, and go to the Apple store, I am, for some reason, turned away every one of my first visits. This has happened THREE times. Gosh, just help me already!
2. When you go to the Genius Bar no one tells you that the "geniuses" technically cannot help you with certain things due to possible lawsuits. Genius bar, do you really think I'll sue you for putting in a different hard drive than the one that was in my computer, when I was the one who asked you to help me in the first place???? Which leads me to...
3. Why doesn't Apple provide internal hard drives with larger storage space? And...
4. If the "geniuses" at the Genius Bar were the ones who told me to "oh, just buy a new internal hard drive" for $100 dollars, then how did they FORGET to tell me that if I put in a different internal hard drive than the one that my computer comes with that the Apple store could not help me?! Ever. Thanks genius.
(The person helping me at the Genius Bar also told me where to buy the new internal hard drive online, and I trusted him enough to buy it online from one of the computers in the store with him standing next to me. ASSHOLE.)
5. FACT. The "genuises" at the Genius Bar are awkward and sometimes too harsh when explaining "simple" technology to idiots. Would the idiot they were referring to be me?
6. Am I the only person who didn't know you could go to the Apple store and be given a free lesson on how to use your computer?
7. The "geniuses" at the Genius Bar need to communicate more with each other and really start actually helping people.
I have an appointment tomorrow @ the South Coast Apple store. Let's hope I get lucky tomorrow and find a true Genuis.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
What would you do....
IF YOU WON $165,000????
Last night I went to the Lakers game and saw the most amazing thing. At half time the Mirage in Las Vegas sponsors a half court shoot out for money. Every time I've gone to the game the person who is chosen misses the basket BY FAR. When a person misses the basket the Mirage adds $5,000 to the overall pot.
WELLL....last night this young male student from USC who was chosen MADE THE HALF COURT SHOT!!! His one shot made him $165,000 in 30 seconds! I've never seen the Staples Center more crazy! Everyone was on their feet clapping and cheering in disbelief, including the Lakers, and the guy couldn't do anything. He just stood there, expressionless, motionless. He was definitely in shock, I mean, I would be too if I won $165,000!
So it got me thinking, what would I do with $165,000???
GIVE IT ALL AWAY of course! (My Dad would never let this happen but let me dream!)
Giving is always on my heart. I wish I was a millionairess so I could just give away all my money and just help everyone. It's something I definitely struggle with all the time, even more so right now because I dont even have a job. Witholding what I know the Lord has blessed me with is something that is so hard for me, even if I dont have anything. I feel guilty either way. If I could teach and not get paid for it, but just help students reach their academic potential, I would. If I could babysit for families and not get paid, I would. If I could coach volleyball and invest in the lives of these girls and have them appreciate my coaching, I would. If I could tutor all students and make them feel more comfortable about school and actually for once feel good about themselves, I totally would. If I could just live my life and not need one more thing just so that my friends and families could get what they want or need, I would.
So how would I allocate my winnings if I made that half court shot?? Let's see, after taxes you could probable get about $100,000 from the whole deal. I would give back to all the places that made me who I am today:
$10,000 --> Calvary Church general fund
$10,000 --> Calvary Church emergency needs fund
$10,000 --> Voyagers Bible Church general fund
$10,000 --> Voyagers Bible Church building fund
$10,000 --> Hume Lake Christian Camps
$10,000 --> School of Education at LMU
$5,000 --> CCS
$5,000 --> Foothill HS
$15,000 --> To my Mom (ALL will go to Acres of Love)
$15,000 --> To my Dad (Mom might convince him to give to ACRES too)
What would you do with all that money????
Last night I went to the Lakers game and saw the most amazing thing. At half time the Mirage in Las Vegas sponsors a half court shoot out for money. Every time I've gone to the game the person who is chosen misses the basket BY FAR. When a person misses the basket the Mirage adds $5,000 to the overall pot.
WELLL....last night this young male student from USC who was chosen MADE THE HALF COURT SHOT!!! His one shot made him $165,000 in 30 seconds! I've never seen the Staples Center more crazy! Everyone was on their feet clapping and cheering in disbelief, including the Lakers, and the guy couldn't do anything. He just stood there, expressionless, motionless. He was definitely in shock, I mean, I would be too if I won $165,000!
So it got me thinking, what would I do with $165,000???
GIVE IT ALL AWAY of course! (My Dad would never let this happen but let me dream!)
Giving is always on my heart. I wish I was a millionairess so I could just give away all my money and just help everyone. It's something I definitely struggle with all the time, even more so right now because I dont even have a job. Witholding what I know the Lord has blessed me with is something that is so hard for me, even if I dont have anything. I feel guilty either way. If I could teach and not get paid for it, but just help students reach their academic potential, I would. If I could babysit for families and not get paid, I would. If I could coach volleyball and invest in the lives of these girls and have them appreciate my coaching, I would. If I could tutor all students and make them feel more comfortable about school and actually for once feel good about themselves, I totally would. If I could just live my life and not need one more thing just so that my friends and families could get what they want or need, I would.
So how would I allocate my winnings if I made that half court shot?? Let's see, after taxes you could probable get about $100,000 from the whole deal. I would give back to all the places that made me who I am today:
$10,000 --> Calvary Church general fund
$10,000 --> Calvary Church emergency needs fund
$10,000 --> Voyagers Bible Church general fund
$10,000 --> Voyagers Bible Church building fund
$10,000 --> Hume Lake Christian Camps
$10,000 --> School of Education at LMU
$5,000 --> CCS
$5,000 --> Foothill HS
$15,000 --> To my Mom (ALL will go to Acres of Love)
$15,000 --> To my Dad (Mom might convince him to give to ACRES too)
What would you do with all that money????
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
23.
Today was Alyssa and my 23rd birthday! We went to Disneyland because you get in FREE on your birthday...I love anything free. Jessica Hogg and Lindsay Guard came with us, as well as the two cute little twin boys Alyssa nannys. I hadn't been to Disneyland in so long, and it was so different going with small children, but I had a blast! The weather was perfect, in the mid 80's with a light breeze, and the park was barely crowded. It was the PERFECT day to go if you ask me.
After Disneyland we had a family dinner at Roma di Italia in Old Town Tustin, and then Alyssa and I went to EDL at Calvary since we are both on staff. I dont know if it was just because I was having a great day, but EDL tonight was awesome. I am so glad that I went even though I was tired from my long day. When we got home we opened presents and had the most delicious apple pie ever! (Thank you Erin!).
Alyssa and I thank all of you who called/texted/emailed/facebooked us to wish us a happy birthday. You are very appreciated!
After Disneyland we had a family dinner at Roma di Italia in Old Town Tustin, and then Alyssa and I went to EDL at Calvary since we are both on staff. I dont know if it was just because I was having a great day, but EDL tonight was awesome. I am so glad that I went even though I was tired from my long day. When we got home we opened presents and had the most delicious apple pie ever! (Thank you Erin!).
Alyssa and I thank all of you who called/texted/emailed/facebooked us to wish us a happy birthday. You are very appreciated!
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