Sometimes things happen and I can't help but laugh. Over the last week, I've been reading stuff about Matrix schemes and Pyramid schemes on WikiPedia, yeah I know such an interesting life that I lead. I was actually quite astounded to know how some people have set up such elaborate schemes, but also the fact that people would actually fall for it.
After reading about some of the schemes, I was wondering if they still existed and read on WikiPedia that they still were going on, but surprised that people would still fall for it.
Then yesterday, I received something odd in the mail. It was a handwritten envelope. Now I never receive anything in the post with a handwritten address, mainly because the only thing I receive in the post is bills. So this one was a bit weird.
When I opened it up, I burst into laughter. Someone had sent this get rich quick scheme, about how I can make $70 000 from just doing one mail out. All I had to do was say thank you to the previous person who sent it to me, by sending them $10. Then I had to resend the letter to 200 random people and wait for the money to roll in. Seriously, how many people would do this?
I'm tempted to go to some sort of regulatory body about it. I love the fact that it can guarantee that by doing the mail out I would get a minimum $70 000. I'm trying to do the math, and it just doesn't work out :P If I send it to 200 people and they all send back $10, that would equate to $2 000. Now majority of people would be like me and not do anything about it, so even if 10 people sent one back it would give me $100. Now take into consideration the amount of stamps needed, envelopes, paper and ink needed, that's one big heap of expenses.
I wonder how they can guarantee this, and tell me it isn't legal?!? Maybe I should mail them out some information from previous court cases where the guys running these schemes were fined! And if people send out letters thinking they are making money, can they too be fined? I wonder...
I'm still in shock. I'm still trying to recover my breath. I witnessed something which i thought I would never see in my entire life....
I saw him without his mask on!
I'm addicted to both of them. MySpace I'm addicted to a little bit more, mainly because I've had it longer, but in the short time that I've had a facebook, I'm surprised at how much I'm actually getting into it.
Each of them have their own pros and cons. Each one has something that makes me like a little bit better than the other one. By doing this post, it just highlights the fact that I have no life whatsoever!
The thing that I like about facebook is all the applications you can add. I'm loving scrabble on there, as well as the vampire application. For some reason, its really exciting to know that I'm turning people into vampires and making my own little army.
The other thing that I like about facebook is the ability to stalk your friends. Ummm.... That came out a little bit wrong. I meant to say, it's not to know what your friends are up to and who they are talking too, and who they have added as friends, etc. Ok, so maybe still seeming just a little bit wrong.
The thing I don't really like about facebook, and where MySpace wins, is that you can't show your own personal flair on Facebook. I mean in terms of profile layout and design. On facebook, its pretty much set out for you and you can just move things around on your page.
As you've probably guessed, I love MySpace for that exact reason. I'm able to express myself via my own little page. I think that also because I've been using MySpace a lot longer, I feel more comfortable using it. Its a lot more user friendly than what facebook is, just ask Jo!
From a stalkers point of view**, MySpace is better if you wanna be able to look at random people and get carried away with their friends. Whereas if you wanna keep the stalking to your own circle, facebook is probably the way to go.
Until they combine the two, I'll have to stick with swapping between, as I can't see myself giving up either one of them anytime soon.
*stolen from Jedica
**we are talking the nice harmless stalker that mainly checks things for gossip purrposes
I don't think I've been so excited and so frightened by something at the same time.
I've applied to go to WAAPA.
For starters, I just wanna say that it isn't because of my weird obsession with Hungry Jacks that I've decided to go to a school with a name that reminds of their burger. Seriously. I'm in love with Bacon Deluxe burgers, whoppers are yuck!
For those who don't know, WAAPA stands for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Two things should spring up in your mind when you read this. The first being that why on Earth would AdamMac be applying for a course at a school of Performing Arts. Well, its not to be on stage, but its an Advanced Diploma of Stage Management. The second thing, is the whole 'Western Australian' thing. Yes, if I got in, it would mean I would have to move. This is probably the most frightening thing about it.
From speaking to one of the lectures of the course, I don't think I've been so happy in a while. I called my mum to talk to her and she was shocked that I sounded so happy on the phone. I also spoke to some other people about it, who have all said in the past that I should look at doing something in this area professionally, and they too could tell of my excited tone, but I think they too were excited.
I don't know if I'll get in, as places are extremely limited, but I figure if I wanna do something that I love, I'm going to need to do some sacrificing and takes some plunges.
If I get in, the course starts in February, which means that as of February, I'll be in W.A. for three years. Thats a scary thought too... The worst thing about it would be leaving my family and my friends behind. I love my friends, oh and of course I love my family, so I think it would be a bit concerning to move to the other side of the country, but I know that I'd keep in contact with them!
Obviously if I got in, my blogging frequency would be drastically increased, as would my MySpace and MSN involvement. But I don't wanna be too hopeful at the moment, and rather just sit and wait.
I thought I would just let you guys know of a possible move early next year.
AdamMac.
Quick update...
AdamMac won't be appearing on MSN or MySpace for about two weeks. If I do jump on, its only quickly to check something.
The reason is because I'm staying in Williamstown for a couple of days this week, and next week is the Werribee Secondary College musical, so I'll be a busy little beaver.
What does this mean to you?
Well nothing really, but if you need to get in contact with me, make sure you email it to my hotmail address, and not leave me a MySpace comment because I may not read it until its too late!
Till I make a return, love you all chickens :P
AdamMac.
So it's been a while since my last post, and I apologise... Been a little busy lately, and the computer is playing up at home at the moment, so that's not a lot of fun.
Heaps of have been happening lately, not that I can go through much, because I think of too many things to blog at once, and by the time I sort out what I'm going to write, I either forget or can't be bothered. So I'll highlight quickly what has happened and what's happening...
- Job is going well, still settling in, but its all good :D
- Turned 21 + 1 on Tuesday, feeling a little bit old
- Been drinking maybe a bit too much lately, although I'm surprised at how much I drank last week and how little of a hangover I had
- UV party on Saturday should be fun
- Been scared out of my life on the last two Wednesday cruising with the girls after Parma night :S
I'll try and blog some more during the week, so keep coming back to see if there is any :D