Learning

So Dana's Dad just got her a Bass.

And that's pretty pimp. She's always wanted a Bass. So it was nice of him to pick that up for her. It's nice as hell, too!

So she texts me and tells me she's learning how to play "Super Massive Black Hole" by Muse. She showed me, then I picked up my old acoustic guitar I gave her and I learned the first part of the song as well.

So now we're all inspired in learning more and hopefully in a year or so I can be all badass and able to play a guitar.

Wouldn't that be amazing? :D

Here's what it would sound like on an acoustic:



Wish me luck!

After the guitar I'll work on my drumming skills more. :3

I was Scammed. Finally.

Today an "Unknown" number kept calling me.

I was at Megan's house when they called again so I answered it.

At first it sounded like Visa was calling me to tell me I had been placed in a Sweepstakes to win either $25,000, a 2010 Convertable Ford Mustang GT, or a trip for four to Jamaca.

So I thought "Ok, whatever." then the lady said that in order to place me in the Sweepstakes she had to do a Survey, and asked me questions about my interests and what I like to do in my spare time.

So I told her, then she said she was gonna send me a Diamond Watch and a $100 Gas Card for participating. I was like "Ok...? Cool...?" then she transferred me over to a Supervisor then he started asking me questions about Magazines.

I told him I was already subscribed to Maxim and Entertainment Weekly, and he said he knew that and he was going to add six more magazines to my subscriptions for $4.99 a week. And didn't even ask me if that was Ok by me.

Then I said "Wait a minute. I don't need - " then he cut me off and said instead of charging me every week for it, he was going to charge me the whole amount as a curtiousy to me and then told me it was $69.something. I told him absolutely not, I have no money, I am NOT interested. Then he said he'll add his Employee discount and that it would only cost $39.31.

$39.31 A MONTH for 33 months!

I told him "NO! I am NOT interested!"

He kept asking me why not, it's a good deal, blah blah...

I told him "No, I am happy with the Subscriptions I have, I don't need anymore."

At this point I didn't hang up because earlier he had read my Debit Card Number and Address to me.

How the fuck did he know those?

So finally I asked him if he had a number I could call back in a few days because I was busy and had to go and couldn't make any deals at that time.

He gave me two numbers, and we hung up.

Also, through out the conversation, I asked him repeatedly "You WILL NOT charge me for anything right now, yes? I cannot afford anything right now. I only have $25 on me right now."

He said he would not charge anything.

After I hung up with him I went and checked my bank account and alas!

I had a charge for $39.31 from International Reading.

Not ONLY did the fucker charge it ANYWAY, he pulled me into the Negative, and now I have no money until next week and now I can't go to Utah Gay Pride. UGH! ><

I'm going to call the numbers the fucker gave me and I WILL get my money back!

This was SUCH bullshit! ><

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So this is a Warning for everyone so no one else gets fucked.

Here's an Article I had just read:

"This company's method of operation fits all the signs of a telemarketing scam.

My 18 yr old daughter called me frantically after being talked into giving this company her SSN and bank debit card information.

What I was able to piece together from her (as she kept crying) was that this company called her cellphone and led her to believe they were contacting her from VISA, the credit card company (I'm sure they probably used some tricky legally advised deceitful/misleading language) and that she had been selected to enter into some type of sweepstakes in addition to a guaranteed diamond encrusted watch and $100.00 gas card for simply buying a magazine subscription. Once they had her on the hook, they stated it would only be 33 payments of $39.00.

My daughter who studies full-time, works part-time saving for her college tuition and volunteers teaching impoverished children in Sunday school, innocently fell for it. I am so angry!!

After doing some research into complaints formulated against this company, it appears that they target most of their victims to be of young age.

We contacted her bank to put a stop into any debits from this company within one hour of her call and we are personally going to the bank tomorrow to close this account.

Based on previous personal experience dealing with these outfits, I know that once you cancel - they try to intimidate you with forceful collection letters with no callback numbers or address, simply a PO Box address to send payments to while offering you a ridiculous settlement amount. They will also mention how your credit will be ruined. And the fact that the 'victim' willfully gave them their full acknowledgment of the 'sale' and that it was audio recorded.

The definition of a 'con': They are very nice and polite in order to obtain your confidence while preying on your innocence. Then they make a 180 degree turn on you if you disagree using fear and intimidation.

This is very scary given the fact that they have all of her sensitive identifying information.

Myself being an honest, hard working business man going through tough economic times would never ever consider doing business in this manner."

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Demo Reel #1

I'm starting to do some online Voice Acting again!

I made a new Demo Reel and I'm gonna continue to make random things. :P

Let me know what you think!