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Off-Topic / Re: do you own a smart phone

« on: March 15, 2017, 12:01:06 pm »Message ID: 1129702

Yes, I currently have the Samsung Galaxy S7. Previously, my first couple smartphones were Apple I-Phones. However, I decided to make the switch to Samsung, and I'm glad I did. I feel like the overall layout of the phone is more casual than that of the I-Phone, and I feel as if the platform itself just runs smoother. But, to each his own!

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Off-Topic / Re: curious about this

« on: March 14, 2017, 06:34:02 pm »Message ID: 1129633

I've noticed this as well. However, I do not think it is an indication of the site shutting down. Maybe the survey sponsors, such as Live Sample, just have decided not to do business through this site anymore. I'm sure there could be a variety of reasons. It's been a struggle trying to make my monthly $25, however, I'm grateful that I still have the ability to do so and hope Fusion Cash is around for a long time!

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Off-Topic / Re: Daylight Savings Time

« on: March 14, 2017, 06:31:23 pm »Message ID: 1129632

I live in Massachusetts, and Daylight Savings Time is definitely hard on me! I could use that extra hour of sleep! However, I cannot lie...I do enjoy the later sunsets, so it's a sacrifice I am willing to make. Lol!

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Off-Topic / What happened to all the surveys?

« on: March 13, 2017, 09:41:02 am »Message ID: 1129298

Hello All, it's been a while since I've used Fusion Cash, and I've noticed upon my return that some of the survey companies like Tap Research are no longer available. I'm pretty disappointed because this limits the surveys I can take, and I really enjoyed those companies. Does anyone know why they were removed? I hope they come back soon.

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Off-Topic / Re: Debbie Reynolds

« on: December 28, 2016, 05:01:37 pm »Message ID: 1113311

I can only imagine the stress she is under, having to bury her own child. I don't have any kids of my own yet, but I've watched family members have to deal with this, and it certainly can and will take a mental and physical toll on you. Death in general is such a terrible situation. We grow up coming into daily contact with people, learning to love them, making memories with them, appreciating them, and then one day, they are gone. When I was younger, death never really bothered me. My paternal grandfather died when I was 7, my maternal grandfather when I was 12, and some great-aunts and great-uncles here and there. Don't get me wrong, I was saddened by their death, but I think I really began to look at death differently just last year, when my only aunt passed away. It wasn't that we were that close, but she had a heart of gold, and would give you the shirt off her back if needed. I didn't appreciate her as much as I should have, didn't spend as much time with her as I could have, and now that she's gone, I wish I had. I can't undo the past, the only thing I can do is learn from it, and change the future. But Aunt Diane, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you, and miss you. 

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Off-Topic / Re: How Did 2016 Turn Out for You?

« on: December 28, 2016, 04:44:43 pm »Message ID: 1113310

My 2016 started off pretty good. In March, I was interviewed for my job, and got hired in April. I moved from New Jersey to Massachusetts to live with my boyfriend, and began a new chapter in my life. The summer months were decent, and Fall wasn't bad either. But right now, boy, I don't even think there are enough words in the dictionary to describe how I feel. The last couple of weeks have been hell for me. Trying to figure out my future, whether or not to go back to school, then getting accepted and having to struggle with taking out student loans. Then my boyfriend almost got laid off, and even though he didn't, he constantly complains about his job. We've been arguing a lot, mainly because I feel as though he doesn't understand me and won't defend me. I don't know what 2017 holds, but I sure hope it gets better than what the end of 2016 is giving me. 

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Off-Topic / Re: Own or lease

« on: December 28, 2016, 04:39:14 pm »Message ID: 1113308

I currently have a lease on my 2015 Chevy Cruze. My lease terms are for 32,000 miles over 3 years, and I'm 1 and 1/2 years into my lease and only at 17,000. I used to drive probably around 1000 miles a month, but when I moved to Massachusetts and got my new job, I began to use the commuter services, so I barely use my car nowadays.

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Off-Topic / Re: Frustrated!

« on: December 28, 2016, 08:30:59 am »Message ID: 1113206

You cannot drive 4 hours without having to stop and eat twice ?  Seriously?

Your complaining seems harsh as well as some of the other comments.  Maybe they will be dead soon and you won't have to worry about the burden of going to see them.  Again, sounds harsh but it is the truth.  I know several people who this holiday season was the first without both of their parents.  They would have given anything to be able to spend one more day with their parents.  And you are complaining because you HAVE to go see yours. 

We had a death in the family a few months ago and I would WALK 8 hours to be able to spend the day with them.

Having said that, if you do not want to go home then don't go.  You are an adult.  Just tell your family you are not coming in and that is that.

While you are entitled to your opinion, bear this in mind...my fiance, who always accompanies on the trip, is diabetic, and does need to eat regularly to keep his blood sugar normal. So it's not about me needing to stop and eat for myself. You shouldn't assume things before exploring the different possibilities of why they are the way they are.

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Off-Topic / Frustrated!

« on: December 26, 2016, 04:06:38 pm »Message ID: 1112921

I'm at the end of my rope. Ever since I moved up to Massachusetts from New Jersey, my family back home expects me to visit them once every month or two. It's not that I don't want to see them, but the trip gets very expensive. It takes me a whole tank of gas ($30), tolls ($50), breakfast/lunch for the 4-hour drive ($25), and usually a night at a hotel ($50-75). My parents offer me to stay with them to avoid having to pay for a hotel, but it's very inconvenient to stay at their house. First of all, me and my fiance wind up having to sleep on the living room couches, which are very uncomfortable. Second of all, my old cat who now lives with them gets excited to see me, and does nothing but "meow" the whole night, keeping us up. Third of all, there's only one bathroom in the house, and with 5 people, it becomes a pain in the butt trying to get ready, use the toilet, etc.

Normally, I have no problem taking the trip. I usually can somehow manage to scrounge up the money for the expenses involved. But I am now at the point where me and my fiance are relying on everything we have to save for our wedding. I have lived up here for 8 months now, and my family has not even made 1 attempt to come visit me. I don't expect them to come see me all the time, as it was my choice to move up here. But I'm getting tired of being expected to go down to them all the time. My family is expecting me to come see them this weekend, for New Year's, as they have gifts for us and we have gifts for them. I get that. I wouldn't want to wait until mid-winter to exchange Christmas presents. But now I'm being forced to pick and choose, because I honestly don't want to stay at their house, but I also don't want to have to use the money in our savings account for a hotel. I hate having to make these decisions. I'm almost at the point where I just want to say screw it, I'll leave early in the morning on Saturday, spend the day with them, and then leave early in the evening Saturday night to come back. That would be a hell of a trip, 8 hours of driving in one day. But I don't know what else to do anymore.

My parents know my money situation, they know I am trying to save. They know the holidays just passed, and I'm strapped for cash. But they expect me to be there on Saturday, and the thought of staying overnight in their house bothers me. Its come down to me either having to take the money out from our savings for the hotel, or having to be uncomfortable for 2 nights in their house. It just makes me frustrated because I wish for once, they would be willing to come up here. I guess I'm not really looking for answers, I'm just venting, but feel free to pitch in your opinion of the situation if you like!

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Off-Topic / Re: What's With the Surveys Today?

« on: December 26, 2016, 03:46:33 pm »Message ID: 1112917

I just took a LiveSample survey, and literally, every few screens I kept getting an error screen. It was making so nervous that I would be kicked out of the survey after putting so much time into it! Luckily, I just kept reloading, and the survey would come back and I was able to finish it. But it's very frustrating when you are trying to complete a survey and those error screen come up. Sometimes I'm not even lucky enough to get back into the survey, it just tells me I can't reload or go back.

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Off-Topic / Re: Happy The First Day of Winter!

« on: December 26, 2016, 03:44:43 pm »Message ID: 1112916

Normally, I would be excited about the first day of winter, but this year, I don't know what to expect. I heard the winters up here in Massachusetts can be harsh, and on top of that, I don't even know if I will be able to snowmobile this year due to my fiance's job.

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Off-Topic / Re: November bonus failure!😠

« on: December 26, 2016, 03:41:33 pm »Message ID: 1112915

Ugh, I hate when I forget to do the 30 forum postings! I feel like I've wasted a potential $3. Don't feel bad, I did not qualify for November's bonus either. But I'm definitely gonna make it for December! I've only got 8 more posts to go, I just have to remember to put in the request.

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Off-Topic / Re: I'm semi famous!

« on: December 26, 2016, 03:38:39 pm »Message ID: 1112914

Wow, sounds like a great program! A couple years ago, I lost about 60 pounds. I'm still trying to lose another 20 or so, and it's been a struggle. Maybe I'll have to look into the program that made you semi-famous, lol!

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Off-Topic / Re: My Pillow

« on: December 26, 2016, 03:36:12 pm »Message ID: 1112913

I think my dad had one, and he said it didn't do anything for him. He also had a Tempur-Pedic pillow, and that didn't seem to satisfy him either. I'm starting to wonder if my dad is just a picky sleeper!

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Off-Topic / Re: How many tv's do you have?

« on: December 25, 2016, 04:36:27 pm »Message ID: 1112706

There are a total of 7 in the house. One in the living room, one in the master bedroom, one in the kitchen, one in each of the two upstairs bedrooms, one in the downstairs bedroom, and one in the downstairs family room. The one in the kitchen is rarely used, and the one in the downstairs family room is used occasionally, but all the others are used regularly. With 6 people in the house, it ensures everybody can watch what they want, when they want!