Jul 11, 2017
How Shapes are Made
Soft shadows and sharp moonlight, a sliver of silver lining.
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How Shapes are Made
Soft shadows and sharp moonlight, a sliver of silver lining.
CheckPoints
I’ve been needing a new app. I didn’t want to download another game, and I’ve been curious about apps that claim you can make money by using them. After a bit of researching and browsing, I chose to download CheckPoints yesterday.
The premise of the app is that it allows you to earn points, the currency which you then trade in for rewards and prizes. There are a few different methods to earn points, but the main focus is on two; watching videos and scanning items.
The videos *cough*ads*cough only get you one point for about 2-3 minutes of video. I just connected my phone to our wifi at home, and let them run on while I played Ni No Kuni on my PS3. I did this for maybe an hour or two before work and got about 30-40 points.
Scanning items has a bigger payout, about 15-20 points per item. You check-in with the app, and it locates nearby businesses with scanable items. Bigger stores have more items, netting you more points, but even my local pharmacy and dollar stores had an item or two. I earned about 250 points from the store I work at. Working retail at a large chain store definitely helps, as I can easily scan something almost every day.
Other app features for points include: Check-in - Check in at a nearby location App testing - I havent tried this yet Slot Machine - Gamble for the jackpot, 12 points a spin Refer-A-Friend - Use BONUS CODE: LANIFEIBOR for double earned points the first two weeks!
So what can I get for my 300 points? Nothing. A $1 Wal*Mart gift card costs 340. Staying at this pace means in 10 days, I’ll have 3000 points, which kind of rounds up to the $10 gift card. I’m sure I could make $20-30 a month using this app. More so if I’m ambitious. Oh, have I mentioned to use the code LANIFEIBOR for extra points when you download the app?
So far the app seems to be a good bet. I haven’t had any technical problems with it, even with my clunky old Galaxy S2. I would definitely recommend trying it out for yourself. And if you don’t like it after a day or two? Hey, at least you got a dollar in your pocket.
Never Been Kissed
My friends have learned to accept my awkward weirdness and eccentricity, but it went largely under appreciated by my fellow classmen in highschool. So as a result of my social ineptitude, I didn't go to my Junior or Senior Prom. Fast forward to the present. Multiple event promoters from our area, led by T.J. Harris, host an adult prom. Music, dancing, drinks, spiffy suits and purdy dresses. All for the adult crowd. A redo for anyone and everyone who never got the chance. It was all galaxy and space themed. Each stage was its own planet, with UFOs and aliens scattered throughout the venue. ET was spotted in his customary blanket covered basket. Even Buzz Lightyear and Superman made an appearance. A lot of hard work and time went into this event, and it was great to see how it all came together. There was a great turnout, and not just from the younger crowd either, I saw quite a few older couples. It was amazing watching our city come together like that. I'll be going to Prom every year if our community can pull it off.