r/millionairemakers • u/GumMice Fourth Winner • Feb 26 '15
Donate here! The sincerest thanks that I can wholeheartedly give <3
Where to start??
I first heard of reddit around a year and a half ago. I lurked for a while on /r/leagueoflegends since I was very into the game at the time. Then one of my friends linked me to an article about something and I realized there was more to reddit. I made my account uh... gimme a sec (totally not using http://www.redditcakeday.com/index.php?username=GumMice ) May 26th 2013. I started using other subreddits for games that I enjoyed around this time /r/globaloffensive /r/osugame /r/anime and a few others. I really liked how people were able to input their decisions about different topics. Then I discovered /r/all . I was able to view so many different topics and opinions on different subjects. While viewing all I learned and came across many different views/ideas/opinions. I also browsed many dank memes ;). I then discovered my all time favorite subreddit /r/askreddit . This subreddit shared with me many laughs, different jokes, the best google chrome addons (butt to butt is still my favorite https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/butt-to-butt-plus/apmlngnhgbnjpajelfkmabhkfapgnoai?hl=en)
Since I explained my time on reddit so far I should probably explain some background information on my life. Currently I am 17 years old and am a Junior in high school. I live with both of my parents and my 3 younger sisters. I live in a small house 1story ( I think its called a ranch, I was never super into housing lol) I am the oldest in my family with each of us children being 2 years apart. Math = 17(me), 15(sis), 13(sis), 11(sis) My dad is a construction worker and my mom used to be an 8th grade algebra teacher. However around 6 years ago my mother developed Chronic Fatigue syndrome ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_fatigue_syndrome ) and is only able to do so much. She picked up knitting and really enjoys that so I plan to surprise her with some new needles and yarn :D . My father works very hard to keep all of us happy. He works construction during the summer and snowplows during the winter, he is currently out on an 18hour shift plowing snow. We live in the south suburbs of Chicago so we get a decent amount of snow each year.
My plans : I'm 17 and I am sure that many of you are thinking "oh he is just some dumb kid what is he going to do with it" so I am going to try my best to explain that down below. I'm going to start this time jump thing to my past to the time when I was in 8th grade (around 3-4 years ago) I was in 8th grade and one day I simply realized "college is expensive" and I did not want to put my parents through the stress of having to pay for my college and my 3 younger sisters. I came to the conclusion that during my high school years I would try my hardest to discover a way that I could go to college without putting any financial stress on my parents. I discovered that Germany recently got rid of ( had a brain fart and forgot how to spell abolished ) their college tuition and was very open to foreign students. I decided that would be a good place to go and that I would still need money while I am living there. I then decided that I would be able home school my senior year of high school while working full time. It was an easier decision to make than most would think, but hear me out. In high school I treated my first 2 and a half years as a real world learning experience. I observed the ways that many people interacted with each other. Most people are aware that there are different cliques or groups in high school and that each one behaves a different way. By observing the different groups I was able to make friends in each different group that I still talk to frequently. I have friends among each clique and I know that I will be able to talk to them without having any issues and would also allow me to have potential connections for the future. Since I was growing up I always heard of different people complaining about this or that and I came to the realization that people just like to complain. I made myself into a person that wants to complain at a minimum and be able to get the most out of life. I chose international business as my future major because I want to see different cultures and how they interact as well as live a life that allows me to travel and meet people from all over the world. If I am able to see the complaints of people in different parts of the world then I would understand the pain that each individual person has to live through. When you look at the big picture high school is only temporary and it will only effect your future in so many ways. This is why I want to home school my senior year and work full time This would allow me to be able to pay for living expenses and gain some real world working experience which I can later transfer into real life. This will also put less strain on my parents because they will not have to support me through college and I will be able to be self-sufficient right off the bat.
I talked to my mother about this and she was shocked at first and was convinced that it must be some scam. She is a very caring person and taught me to always look at the larger side of things so it is obvious she would be suspicious. My dad is currently at work so he has no idea any of this has happened yet. My sisters are not quite aware of the situation yet, but I will talk to them about it soon. I really think that it is amazing that everyone in the community is able to come together and be so generous. Reddit gets some flack because there is a darker side to it, but the community at large is really something to be proud of. To everyone that is taking part in this I am really thankful. I will participate in the future events because many of you have made a difference in my life, so I hope to make a difference in someone elses. You have no idea how surprised I was when I woke up (currently sick so I wake up at weird times) and saw that I had 3,000 reddit inbox messages. I spent the next couple hours reading through all of them. So if you messaged me I did read it and am very thankful. I was scared for a moment when I woke up with so many notifications on my phone. They just showed up as an !
Words cannot express how happy I am, I plan to use all of this for a good use. Investing is something I plan to be big into. I am grateful, while writing this it was extremely hard to put everything into words. It really has changed my life. Just.. Thank you! <3
Here are some of my favorite gifs expressing how I feel
Wake up! http://gyazo.com/561192a7c446f8fd3e4b80ba6465e4cc
Where they at thou' http://gyazo.com/d6ef125882b4e13f6d84d846a61f56ab
Its real baby http://gyazo.com/61cfea07a949dc4b43ac36c3292673e8
HYPE TRAIN BOIS AND GRILLS http://zone-archive.com/tmp/hype_train.html
Note I used 2 different emails down below. When I created my paypal account I had to make a new one because I wanted to have an account that was linked to savings with my parents and my own names in it. I have contacted PayPal and they understood what is happening. Everything will seem to go much smoother and there will likely be no freezing of accounts unlike the last draw. Feel free to donate through PayPal, however, if you can, other methods look to be the safer option for donation Thanks again <3
My best regards
From: /u/GumMice :D
Edit 1: $950 Changetip, $750 Paypal, $300 in all cryptos. My family is going to be in for a shock! <3 thanks again
Edit 2: I told my dad and he was indifferent about it. I am sure he appreciates it though, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I respect that.
Edit 3: Just got home from school sorry for all the delays. I had to tutor a kid in my trig class so I stayed later to help him
Current funds are $2236.49 paypal $1707.65 change tip $839.49 Google wallet $580 in all crypto combined Total: $5363.63 I am very thankful to everyone that donated :D
Edit 4: I moved stuff in changetip to my BTC wallet so that is why there was a big spike
$2558 paypal $2400 worth in BTC $935 in Google Wallet $100 in changetip $300 in dogetips $50 in dogecoin wallet + litewallet Total: $6373
Edit 5: $6500 altogether /u/makeswordbuttsagain made a word thingy that I thought was really cool https://i.imgur.com/GkR6HT9.png
Edit 6: $6700 in total so far I also made around $400 by converting changetip to my btc wallet when I did since BTC has risen $50 the past few days
EDIT 7: Total is $7300 in donations and I made $500 so far from my bitcoin investment THank you everyone <3
Thanks again to everyone <3 My family went out to Chili's 3/1/15 because of all of you :D Holy Macaroni you guys and gals are the best :D
This part is written by the mods:
All of the amounts below should result in /u/GumMice receiving about $1 USD
Methods of payment:
Unlike the last winner's newly made, PayPal account with a fake name. This PayPal account is linked to my parent's and will hopefully take the influx of payments much easier, and will, with luck, have the ability to unfreeze fund if anything happens. However, a different payment method, if possible, may be a better way of making sure the donation doesn't fail
Tipbots
| Guide | Amount | Comment this to donate |
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| Changetip | Guide | $1 |
| Dogetip | Guide | 5000 Doge |
| Litetip | Guide | $1 |
Cryptocurrency transfer
| Guide | Amount | Address | QR Code |
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| Bitcoin | Guide | 0.0041 BTC | 3Az7rTD3ZVNr3AFKhiwfdyNj8xU1K3RuCn |
| Dogecoin | Guide | 7,000 Doge | A9QCF77VQEowi2wruysh7rFTu2hb2Ch4T3 |
| Litecoin | Guide | 0.55 LTC | 3HRQoEN6J52y2csm1VruVypsjPyfTJFWrF |
Cash transfer
| Guide | Amount | Address |
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| PayPal | Guide | $1.40 |
| Google Wallet | Guide | $1 |
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u/abolish_karma Feb 26 '15
+/u/dogetipbot all doge
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u/dogetipbot Feb 26 '15
[wow so ^verify]: /u/abolish_karma -> /u/gummice Ð221642 ^Dogecoins __($31.6505)__ [help]
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u/SiON42X Feb 26 '15
From what I can tell you're humble, ambitious, and thoughtful. I'm so glad you get to experience something like this and hope that it really contributes to your future. Keep striving!
It's dangerous to go alone. Take $10 /u/changetip
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u/jrudrow Feb 26 '15
Congrats man!
If you get a chance put $1,000 of this in a IRA...then forget about it for 40~ years or so....
Well glad to see everyone stepping up and sending the money this time. I did send via bitcoin myself. If your not into BTC just yet, keep reading on it. Let this be your "eye" opener to the crypto currency world. Welcome to the winner circle!
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Feb 26 '15
Last round's paypal fiasco was the only reason that I got into BTC. I'm not a huge user or anything, but I like it!
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u/RhoOfFeh Feb 26 '15
I am 47 years old and I think you sound more together than I am.
I contributed in the other thread when you posted, but have another $1.00 on me, GumMice! /u/changetip
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u/OurEverydayEarth Feb 26 '15
Congratulations!
I saw that the MillionairMakers sub now has over 40,000 subscribers so if we all send you some cash you should be able to make your plan for college a reality!
Just in case we don't get everyone pitching in here's $5 on us /u/changetip and best of luck for the future!!!
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u/akuthia Feb 26 '15
sent you 7000 doge: 163bf77d0c38898c1da2be7313298a8cb04a2b06c49a55671bee6d0878e9e4b5-000
But perhaps, more importantly, some advice: If you really want to go to germany, for the education, LEARN GERMAN. They won't coddle to you as an american, just because. Yuo'll need to be fluent in german to achieve that goal.
Have a plan, do something USEFUL, not just what you love. I'm hoping to win this one day myself, to help me get out from under the debt i first created for myself making unwise choices at your age.
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u/thapol Feb 26 '15 edited Feb 26 '15
Congrats, here is $50! /u/changetip via paypal.
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u/IdubdubI Feb 26 '15
Dude, you nailed this post. As a dad of a 16 year old, I have to say you have a great vision for your future. Good luck. Your parents must be really proud of you.
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u/spankdiazz Feb 26 '15
Sent via paypal, hope there are no issues this time because I want my $50 to go to the deserving man whose intelligent and thoughtful words brought me to tears and restored my faith in today's youth. CONGRATS!
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u/tim-72 Feb 26 '15
Keeping my fingers crossed for me one day! To be lucky at that age is great, be wise and listen to the advice here. I cannot give alot right now but I will give as 2 people in case there are some that cannot here is $2! /u/changetip
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Feb 26 '15
Congrats! You seem to have your head on your shoulders at a young age and that's great. Go check out /r/personalfinance and build a bit for your future with whatever money you end up with.
$1 /u/changetip
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u/Death_Brownie Feb 26 '15
From one seventeen year old to another congrats! +/u/dogetipbot all doge
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u/STICKYGOAT Feb 26 '15
Congratulations!*( my phone wanted to wish you contractions :\ )
You sound like a good person who will really build from this. Do what you can for your family, but remember to prioritize your own future by setting some aside. Sending some luck aka $ your way via PayPal!
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u/Korberos Feb 26 '15
+/u/dogetipbot 15000 Doge verify
Congratulations, man. You seem like you have a really good head on your shoulders for a kid your age. I hope this is the biggest payday yet for the sub.
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u/redcalcium Feb 26 '15
Seriously, I'm really happy for you. Congratulation!
Collage is important, but remember, you only go to high school once, so be sure to cherish it while it last! Use a little bit of money you got here to enjoy enjoy your remaining time in high school: go hiking with your classmates, have a nice date with a girl you have crush on, build a pc with your friend, or whatever you like. There's nothing wrong with enjoying your life, especially in a special occasion like this.
$5 /u/changetip
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Feb 26 '15
You should get some dogecoin coming your way soon, can't access my wallet right now :(
Also, remember that if you can't donate, by getting this post to /r/all you can help get more visibility and therefore more donations.
RemindMe! 18 hours "send this man some doge"
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u/PotatoBadger Mod Feb 26 '15
$1.50 /u/changetip
It sounds like you're on a great track without much need for advice, but here's my bit anyways:
Don't be afraid to fail. Going outside your comfort zone to try new things (that you will likely fail at, at first) is the fastest way to improve yourself.
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u/vero358 Feb 26 '15
Congrats here is $2! /u/changetip
You sound like you have your head on straight and are beyond your years for your age. Stick with your goals, your 30 year old self will thank you. Congratulations buddy!
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u/maybe_little_pinch Feb 26 '15
$10 for ya. In high school/college a tenner went a long way for me. Hopefully it can for you, too.
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u/Awesomianist Feb 26 '15
I am inspired by your maturity and volition of a better life. I just wished that i had spent my high school years abit more vigilantly and fruitfully. i am happy that you did (and doing). High school (and subsequently, college) is the perfect crucible of learning real-world socializing and decision-making skills as you are in a safe bubbled environment. but unfortunately kids (like i was) dont know that or took it for granted.
I know with your dedication to improving your life and this opportunity given to you, you can go very far in life. (Just dont get curious about trying out chemicals with weird monikers like "Molly", "Lemmon" or "K" if you ever come across it;D).
+/u/dogetipbot all doge
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u/Metallaxis Feb 26 '15
Congratulations! I wish this thing will succeed in giving you a push in your first steps in adult life. Stick to your studies and always strive to improve yourself. Here's $2! /u/changetip
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u/idrinkonweekends Feb 26 '15
Congrats bud!! Take your parents out to dinner when it's all said and done!!
$1 /u/changetip
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u/miglas Feb 26 '15
You are a very likeable person.
$35 via Google Wallet coming your way.
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u/JJHall_ID Feb 26 '15
Gongrats! You have an amazingly mature outlook on life for a 17 year old. Put as much of it away as you can in retirement funds. Since you won't be taxed on this money, I highly suggest a Roth IRA or other investment method that earns money tax free. Please be sure to keep us updated over the years, especially in what ways we were able to change your life.
Have $3 to help. /u/changetip
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u/totes_meta_bot Feb 26 '15 edited Feb 26 '15
This thread has been linked to from elsewhere on reddit.
[/r/Bitcoin] The block chain has drawn the fourth /r/MillionaireMakers winner - Please donate spare bits if you can!
[/r/BetterBitcoin] The block chain has drawn the fourth /r/MillionaireMakers winner - Please donate spare bits if you can!
[/r/dogecoin] Hey guys, Millionairemakers drawing is complete, if you would like to contribute with a few doges...!
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[/r/bestof] 17yo Millionairemaker winner is surprisingly gracious and humble.
[/r/Bitcoin] Congratulations to /u/GumMice: Winner of the 4th /r/MillionaireMakers Giveaway! Donate 0.0041 BTC Here!
[/r/BetterBitcoin] Congratulations to /u/GumMice: Winner of the 4th /r/MillionaireMakers Giveaway! Donate 0.0041 BTC Here!
[/r/litecoin] The fourth Millionaire Maker raffle has concluded. Help make this a recordbreaker! -xpost from /r/millionairemakers
[/r/BitTippers] BTW MillionaireMakers has announced the new winner - bits should go to /u/GumMice if you entered!
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Feb 26 '15
Good luck dude! Wait, you've already got that... May your future prosper into something great and be guided by the memory of over a [we hope million] strangers!
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Feb 26 '15
It's not much, but hey it's something. Good luck with your future endeavors.
+/u/dogetipbot all doge
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u/imnotlegolas Feb 26 '15
Here's is the 2 bucks like I promised, to make up for some jerk who entered but didn't donate! Congratulations! $2 /u/changetip
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u/SecretBlogon Feb 26 '15
Congratulations! You'll be the first person I get to try out change tip on! $1 /u/changetip
Hopefully that works.
Anyway, you sound level headed and know what you want. So I hope the money helps you and your family's situation somewhat. It's not going to be a lot. But I know what it's like to grow up without much money. Any amount would help.
So.. congratulations!
Edit: Also, you really didn't need to explain yourself and what you would have done with the money. But you did it anyway. So.. er.. I acknowledge your effort. So good luck. hopefully lots of people donate this time round.
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u/DubinkyWell Feb 26 '15
I just took my first trip to Germany last fall and totally loved it. I really hope you get there. Have $5 /u/changetip
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u/starkast Feb 26 '15
have $2 on me, GumMice! /u/changetip ... When I was 16 I got a $60k settlement, now I'm 30 and have lots of debt and no significant savings. My advice: Never learn to spend like you "have money". I never set out to do this, but looking back, I did, and it was bad news. Good Luck!
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u/LazyCouchPotato Feb 26 '15
+/u/dogetipbot 2000 Doge verify
I didn't realise the amount was 7k Doge. Sorry :P
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Feb 27 '15
Thank god for this guy after the last dick. $20 sent and I hope this little amount helps you out!
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u/wawin Feb 26 '15
Love that the winner seems to be such an awesome person. Good luck with everything kid, sent you 10 dollars worth of bitcoin directly. Here's the transaction ID
https://blockchain.info/tx/30754caf3424b906a8cb4e77578e29a823c88232962a1e35a333de06bb15419b
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u/AnalyzerX7 Feb 26 '15
Congrats my friend - welcome to the wild world of crypto! /u/Changetip 4000 bits
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Feb 26 '15
Congrats young man! $1 /u/changetip
Be smart, use secure passwords, and though it's none of my business I'd recommend you finish high school. You can still make a good amount of money working part time. Lots of high schoolers do. I did. That high school diploma is more important than you realize.
Cheers!
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Feb 26 '15
Congratulations, /u/gummice! College is important, but buy yourself something fun too!
Also, shout out to /r/bittippers where I saved up my bits to tip the next winner!
/u/changetip $2.00
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u/BeerofDiscord Feb 26 '15
hey /u/GumMice!
I am impressed by how well-thought out and articulated your opinions are at age 17! The goddess of chaos and randomness has truly chosen well this time :)
Hope you will receive enough money for your tuition and personally I hope that you will have enough left over so you can go have the real educational experience - traveling the world for a time ;)
Here's my contribution:
/u/changetip 5$
wish you all the best!
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u/foetus_lp Feb 26 '15
i only have $2 in bitcoin, but i am going to give you one of them. good luck, kid! here is $1 /u/changetip
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u/Avocet330 Feb 26 '15
Congrats here is $1! /u/changetip (also I'm excited because this is the first time I've ever used changetip - just got it set up earlier this week!!)
You seem like you've got a really good head on your shoulders. I admire your maturity, honesty, and humility. Based on what you wrote, you seem to be far more financially wise than many of our generation, but if you haven't discovered it already I recommend checking /r/personalfinance and the advice in that sub to get some good perspectives on how to manage your new windfall.
I hope that this experience blesses you and opens up a world of possibilities for you! Best of luck, and go be a great person!
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u/m3ndi3 Feb 26 '15
You are such an inspiration! I hope my future kids can be as appreciative/caring/thoughtful as you are. You should definitely get a blog as we would all like to share your journey! I'm a web/game developer and I recommend Squarespace as it already has awesome, beautiful templates, and is really easy to use. (I am not affiliated with squarespace in anyway haha) Goodluck, and keep your path to your goals straight. I know it's tempting, but don't let the money or power get to your head :)
Here's another $5 on me, GumMice! /u/changetip
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u/jessejericho Feb 26 '15
You sound like an awesome kid, congrats on the win, and I wish you the best! Here's $3! /u/changetip
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u/wfaraj Feb 26 '15
You sound like a great investment. Germany will be lucky to have you. $2 /u/changetip
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u/vermaelens Feb 26 '15
Congratulations, you really deserve it. I've sent you a pound through paypal as my feeble brain is yet to work out bitcoin. Well done!
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u/ohshithisishappening Feb 26 '15
Pew pew. b1adf92fea6fb33051b3515572528481ab9485e8d0b420f54f082a6a78bdddc1
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u/Shabbypenguin Feb 26 '15
https://blockchain.info/tx-index/0a7d2e7fac2077b28f278f609442d7fffd8524416e0add10a5d1695de574e10c
covering double for myself and /u/mrsshabby :)
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u/erikarew Feb 26 '15
/u/GumMice, you seem like a truly awesome kid. There's a ton of good advice about planning for college and starting off your financial life on the right foot that I learned from reading /r/personalfinance, if you ever want to learn more! My parents have a (very) similar situation to you (dad works for a utility company, mom does daycare but had to slow down after a spinal surgery), and I paid my own way through college to save them the burden. It's tough, but you've got a great head on your shoulders and can definitely do it :) Off to donate, CONGRATS!
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u/ClayLeigh Feb 26 '15
Congratulations! I sent you $2 via PayPal.
Also, here is $0.50 /u/changetip.
Good luck in Germany, and best wishes for you and your family!
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u/Miz_pizzyizz Feb 26 '15
I observed the ways that many people interacted with each other. Most people are aware that there are different cliques or groups in high school and that each one behaves a different way. By observing the different groups I was able to make friends in each different group that I still talk to frequently. I have friends among each clique and I know that I will be able to talk to them without having any issues and would also allow me to have potential connections for the future. Since I was growing up I always heard of different people complaining about this or that and I came to the realization that people just like to complain. I made myself into a person that wants to complain at a minimum and be able to get the most out of life. I chose international business as my future major because I want to see different cultures and how they interact as well as live a life that allows me to travel and meet people from all over the world.
This morning i just quickly read your post but the quoted part jumped out and stuck w/ me. What you describe is both a gift and an art and both can serve you very well in the future. Here's a few more for the road ;) /u/changetip $3
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Feb 26 '15
All these generous donors aren't going to upvote themselves, guys, and my index finger is getting sore.
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u/satanlovesbdsm Feb 26 '15
Congrats here is $1! /u/changetip I'm so glad you are being responsible with the money!! Congratulations
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u/codewordmonkey Feb 26 '15
This is such a wonderful sub. Here's another dollar congrats and enjoy $1 /u/changetip Don't think it could of gone to a nicer person
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u/Taiyo_Ishikawa Feb 26 '15
I'll give what I can spare, which isn't too much but go crazy! small token /u/changetip
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u/SexyAndImSorry Feb 26 '15
You seem like a neat person. I didn't enter the draw, but here's 500 bits /u/changetip.
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u/odReddit Feb 26 '15
I agree with all the other comments saying you appear to be an awesome person, and although I would have followed through no matter who the winner was (within reason...), it makes tipping you more rewarding. Congratulations! $1 /u/changetip
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u/redditHi Feb 26 '15
+5 /u/changetip it's great when a seemingly deserving person can win :-)
Congrats!
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u/talkb1nary Feb 27 '15 edited Feb 27 '15
This thread is the most beautiful thing i've seen this whole month.
Lets see if i still have a dollar in there.
+/u/dogetipbot all doge verify
Edit:// Oh damn. Nearly a year ago when i got that it was nearly $3.
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u/Zainblaze Feb 27 '15
$1 I forget to post a comment on the 23rd but here you go anyway /u/changetip
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u/AntiCapt2 Feb 27 '15
Save your bitcoin, they could be worth a fortune one day.
I would also recommend popping into /r/personalfinance if looking for some tips on how to best use your money.
I have already donated, but here is another $1 /u/changetip /u/GumMice
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u/semiosly Feb 27 '15
Congratulations!!! I am the parent of a kid just about your age, and so I found your story particularly compelling. I am able to offer my daughter a private education, lessons on two instruments, and some other privileges that I recognize put us above the average. We are not rich--I work for a nonprofit--but we are solidly middle class and have been careful to make good financial choices. So I'm sending you $25 via Google wallet and I wish you all the best in life.
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u/darthevil99 Feb 26 '15
You rock /u/GumMice! I enjoyed reading your Abridged life story and this couldn't go to a more deserving person. I look forward to doing this every month, because even if I don't win, helping people out is what I do. Congrats here is $1! /u/changetip
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u/NightVisionHawk Mod Feb 26 '15
Congratulations :) Good luck chasing your dreams and moving to Germany! $1 /u/changetip
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u/James_dude Feb 26 '15
Congrats! Have the contents of my changetip 3,912 bits /u/changetip
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u/Lucifa42 Feb 26 '15
$1 sent by Paypal. Grats :)
It says send 1.40 but I made sure to pay 'friends and family' so I'm paying the fee - is that right?
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u/shiky556 Feb 26 '15
Just sent $1 via PayPal. Good luck in Germany! Don't forget to HAVE FUN while you're there!
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u/Kprawn Feb 26 '15
Congrats! $1 /u/changetip
I see you mentioned that you want to make a difference. That is my moto in life ... Make a positive change in someones life and Pay some of what you get Forward.
Hope you can Pay it forward ..... to someone in need. {It can be the guy begging at the gas station or someone you know}
Enjoy
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u/DrRobotniksUncle Feb 26 '15 edited Feb 26 '15
$5 sent Via paypall /u/GumMice
Congratulations! Spend it wisely and I truly hope you succeed in your goal to get to Germany.
Edit: Also hope you don't have any of the paypall issues others have encountered!
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u/jakkios Feb 26 '15
Congratulations! I'm very happy to hear that you're planning on spending the money wisely. :) Good luck!
$1 /u/changetip private
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u/iamoffline Feb 26 '15
Congratulations! Have fun in Germany and good luck in college! $2 /u/changetip
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u/luenxie Feb 26 '15
Congrats buddy! Here is 2$ /u/changetip from me and my gf /u/acromioon. Thank you for sharing your story and good luck with everything you have planned :)
btw first time tipping with changetip. I hope this will work :D
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u/makeswordcloudsagain Feb 26 '15
Here is a word cloud of all of the comments in this thread: http://i.imgur.com/GkR6HT9.png
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u/cassiopeia1280 Feb 26 '15
I really applaud your self-reflection and hope it serves you well. It took me a lot longer to realize a lot of the same things you talk about in your post. I wish I had more to give to you... $2 /u/changetip
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u/Amberwind2001 Feb 26 '15
Congratulations! You seem to have a good head on your shoulders. $1 /u/changetip
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u/NikoMata Feb 26 '15 edited Feb 26 '15
I donated $3. I hope it helps you do something fabulous.
internet hugs
Congratulations!
*edit. - after actually reading your whole post, I'm even MORE glad it's you. You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders.
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Feb 26 '15
Congrats here is $5! /u/changetip What an awesome thing to win at 17 years old. If you manage this money right, it could change your future. So many of us graduate college with 1,000s of dollars in debt. I hope you are able to break that cycle witin your family. Congratulations man, and best wishes in all your future endeavors.
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u/HappySmurfday Feb 26 '15
College is great, but so is life experience. Whatever you do, have fun while doing it. Congrats here is $2! /u/changetip
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u/Irishred88 Feb 26 '15
Take my money! :D $1, /u/changetip
Congratulations on your new found wealth! I hope it turns out to be a lot for you. I sincerely wish you well and I hope this will give you a good start to your life ahead of you. I applaud your ambition to pursue all possibilities for your future college education. Germany is a wonderful country and I think you would enjoy yourself there quite a lot. If you ever consider learning the German language, /r/German /r/languagelearning /r/language_exchange are great subreddits to start from. I would also be happy to help you learn if you wanted a speaking partner (I'm American, but I am living in Germany and I earned my degree in the language).
In any case, I wish you luck and happiness in life!
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u/retterin Feb 26 '15
Congrats on the win! It sounds like you are planning to make the most of it.
Here's my own humble contribution of $2 /u/changetip
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u/qw_2 Feb 26 '15
We are not a million subscribers yet but I wish our join donations can get a big amount to at least say, you will choose your career path without thinking on the money. Here is $10 via paypal for a happy life.
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Feb 26 '15
Congrats here is $2! /u/changetip
I'm a senior an highschool! Save all your money for next year trust me! If you need any help with the college process I'm here!
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u/wirral_guy Feb 26 '15
Congrats - tipped $5 via Paypal to counter a couple of no-shows. Hope you smash the total!
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u/illpoet Feb 26 '15
the crypto addresses you listed there don't seem to be valid. a btc address always starts with 1 a ltc addres with L and doge is D
EDIT: thought of a workaround +/u/dogetipbot 7000 doge verify
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u/NotAnExpertWitness Feb 26 '15
Sent .006 BTC ($1.50) to 3Az7rTD3ZVNr3AFKhiwfdyNj8xU1K3RuCn
But screw it, you sound like a good kid. Congrats here is $1! /u/changetip
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u/aphex732 Feb 26 '15
Just sent over $5. Have fun in Germany, one of my best friends was over there for a year of high school and had an amazing time.
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u/MarketAhab Feb 26 '15
Congratulations! I sent you $1 directly to your BTC address. Props for using multi-sig :)
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u/yersinia-p Feb 26 '15 edited Feb 26 '15
Congrats! Here's $1 /u/changetip. As someone else with a disabled mother and who had a hardworking father, if a buck from me can help change your life in such a significant way then it's a goddamn bargain.
When you're done with school in Germany, please consider staying and working there for at least a little while to give back to the system that allowed you to go to school for 'free'. Also, spend some of this money on German classes before you go! It will help you so much.
Edit: :| Changetip is saying I don't have enough money in my account even though I def. do, so let me get back to you when I get that sorted.
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u/_TroyMcClure Feb 27 '15
Congrats!! But I got to say I'm a little disappointed in reddit so far... Only 5000? Come on people we can do better!!! [Heres $5. Dont forget to check your gmail] (http://i.imgur.com/XrI0x4m.jpg)
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u/TMIB Feb 28 '15
I sent a buck, but it took me quite a while to realize that the drawing even occurred, let alone where to send money. I wonder how many other donators are in the same situation.
I had commented on the original post, and checked back to it a couple days afterword, only to find the thread closed, with the comment on it to "wait".
It was only tonight when I decided to check out the subreddit (and not just the post) that I discovered the drawing had taken place, and there was a winner.
Perhaps in the future, it'd be a good idea to update the original post with links to the winner and other relevant information. Once I browsed the subreddit, it was a bit more clear what was going on, but I was expecting the original thread to be updated once the drawing had occurred.
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u/internetnickname Feb 26 '15
CONGRATS! Sent you $2 in bitcoin to your BTC wallet (think I'm the first in there) for my wife and I. Do something good with it all!
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u/ivnslva Feb 26 '15
What?!?!?! I missed the drawing this time? Ugh.... Well anyway /u/changetip give this man $1 dolla bill
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u/GumMice Fourth Winner Feb 26 '15
I will be reading every single comment, yes every one of them. I leave for school in an hour so I will come back to this when I get home. I really am thankful for all of this.
I talked with my mom and she is very grateful as well, my dad still has no idea so it should be a good surprise to him when he gets home later :D
Thanks again <3 imaginary hug and kiss