How MyLot helped me make $100.65 yesterday!

RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (80748)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

24 Apr 16

@TheHorse would love to have you post a video of the band. Don't lift anything that's bigger than an elephant

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

24 Apr 16

Good point. I hadn't thought about that part. I should bring some Advil.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

@RasmaSandra I made it out alive! Think I need a little Scotch and a little aspirin.

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PaintsOnSlate

@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

24 Apr 16

I have no organizational ideas, I like to leave things to the wind. I quit piano lessons because I hate to practice. I was 8. Never practiced anything since then,,,

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

I quit piano lessons at 9 as well. But it was because I had to switch teachers from a kid-friendly teacher to a...person who wasn't so kid-friendly.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

@PainsOnSlate My hunch is that this woman worked mostly with older (adult) students. She wanted me to practice five hours a day. I wanted to make friends in my new town (Chicago) and play sports after school.

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PaintsOnSlate

@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

25 Apr 16

@TheHorse You have to wonder why someone who can't work with kids would be a piano teacher...My teacher was ok, I just was not interested and I didn't want to practice.

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

24 Apr 16

Good for you to make $100 playing an instrument in a band and having fun doing it.

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marcyaz

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

25 Apr 16

@TheHorse Yep it probably would not be fun if you had to do it for 8 or more hours a day.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

@Marcyaz Exactly. I'm OK with a few times a month.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

I'm glad it's only now and then. If it were a "job," it would probably stop being fun.

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Jose Juan

@quantum2020 (12041)

• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico

24 Apr 16

Good that you enjoyed the reahearsal with your band, including those $100.

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Jose Juan

@quantum2020 (12041)

• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico

24 Apr 16

@TheHorse I also like music! But I don´t play in any band. I´m like a soloist musician.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

@quantum2020 What kind of music do you play?

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

24 Apr 16

This was what we call a "gig." But we do practice once a week or so.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111938)

• United States

24 Apr 16

we have some good jazz playing at the auditorium every Friday night.I try to attend as much as possible.Also they do an lunch hour. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music of Miles Davis etc.Mostly are local players.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

I would enjoy that. I love listening to jazz.

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pinkCardigangirl

@pinkCardigangirl (587)

• United States

24 Apr 16

Math. Math is the thing that requires my practice! Practice practice practice!

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

24 Apr 16

It does indeed. I actually enjoy math...up to a point.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (168269)

• Boise, Idaho

24 Apr 16

Congratulations on all the practice and having it pay off in this way for you. Organization is a good thing. I am one too.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (168269)

• Boise, Idaho

26 Jul 17

@TheHorse ......But can you?

@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 17

It's taking up too much of my time now. I'm going to have to back off at some point.

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much2say

@much2say (56057)

• Los Angeles, California

24 Apr 16

Reminds me of when we had our garage band - we SHOULD have practiced more, but the guys wouldn't listen. Sure enough when it came time to do our "gig", it was horrendous (in my opinion). The more you practice, the more prepared you are, and the more fun you have because it naturally comes together at that point.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

Been there. It's one thing to jam and have fun. It's another to practice songs and make them sound good enough that others will enjoy listening.

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Toni

@toniganzon (72535)

• Philippines

25 Apr 16

I have to practice how to deal with different kinds of people. I have to practice patience all the time.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Jul 17

My patience was taxed today.

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Babygirlrae

@carebear29 (31970)

• Wausau, Wisconsin

26 Apr 16

Nice. Good post. I miss Bubblews but MyLot topped it.

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Babygirlrae

@carebear29 (31970)

• Wausau, Wisconsin

29 Jul 17

@TheHorse me too

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

30 Jul 17

@carebear29 Didn't Bubblews feel weird to you? Do you remember those creepy people who treated the corrupt (and bad writer) CEO like some kind of hero?

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 17

Bubblews always felt "creepy" or "smarmy" to me. I'm glad to be here.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

25 Apr 16

lol I a glad you are making good money on your music gigs, MyLot is more fun than finance. lol

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

27 Apr 16

@TheHorse I just transfer it into my bank account when it is more than $100. I have had a couple writing assignments so I am making more money with that than I do here.

@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

I leave my MyLot earnings in my PayPal account. But I do sometimes find something to buy using PayPal.

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

25 Apr 16

That's great that the band is 'gelling'. It must be lovely to make money doing something you enjoy.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 17

It really is. But I've reached a point now where I'm in too many bands, and practice is getting to be a bit of a burden.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317242)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Apr 16

Doesn't everything require practice? For me it's writing. I get better at it the more I write.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 17

I'm not sure if I get better at it or not. I should send you some of my stories. All were written more than ten years ago. I wonder if you'd like them.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 17

@just4him Let me see if I can find the first page to one. You can tell me if it "draws you in."

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317242)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

26 Jul 17

@TheHorse Considering your educational background, I expect they're pretty good.

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Nehal intodia

@gochunehal (782)

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24 Apr 16

Yeah!! Dancing is my passion and you all know dancing needs practice practice... As more we do practice we can be perfect..

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

24 Apr 16

Yep, that's a perfect example.

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Drew365

@mlot123 (120)

• Australia

25 Apr 16

I'm passionate about dancing too. But no amount of practice will disguise two left feet.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

@mlot123 Yep. I have two left feet as well.

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MsTickle

@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

29 Apr 16

I need to go and lie down after reading the stuff you are doing. I practice lying down a lot and I'm really good at it now.

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MsTickle

@MsTickle (25180)

• Australia

29 Apr 16

@TheHorse Now that sounds like a plan. Blessed be.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

29 Apr 16

I'm glad I tire you out. I just visited some horses with today's kid client. It was good. Tonight, I sip Scotch and relax. I think.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

29 Apr 16

@MsTickle Right back atcha!

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Bluedoll

@Bluedoll (16773)

• Canada

25 Apr 16

Made me laff ha ha. Yes. Glad you things are coming together for you.

Keep practicing on that bass.

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Bluedoll

@Bluedoll (16773)

• Canada

26 Apr 16

@TheHorse I've always used the top bass stings but I guess just getting those runs down pat is all that really counts. I don't know that many never played in a band just for fun. Getting a rhymmm going is all that really matters. My brain doesn't always respond to repetitive demands but like you said practice practice.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

Alas, I don't have a bass at home. So I practice on the bottom four strings of my guitar (same notes, an octave higher).

@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Apr 16

@Bluedoll I'm trying to be a bit eccentric, like Phil Lesh or Jaco Pastorius, but it ultimately comes back to holding down the beat.

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Dylan

@mawdest (1587)

• Canada

25 Apr 16

Isn't performing music live a wonderful thing? Yes, I play the drums, but have not played in front of people for a long time. Even when I did, it was never for money.. It was always for a school function - a talent show, a school coffee house, etc. Nonetheless, it was still a nice feeling to play in front of people!

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Dylan

@mawdest (1587)

• Canada

25 Apr 16

@TheHorse Yes, much agreed on that!

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

It's a great feeling. Especially when people enjoy the show and express it to you.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

31 Jul 17

@mawdest Im actually almost past the point when I'm nervous, even when I have to sing. Oh, I should provide a link to one of my songs. Sorry to "self-promote."

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Like and Subscribe for more songs and videos :) Courtesy: The Diablo Rhythm Wranglers

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Reine25

@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

25 Apr 16

I have been a believer with practice makes perfect. It is how i learned a lot.about me and life.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 17

@Lucky15 That's a good thing! Do you practice outside the shower?

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Jul 17

What kinds of things do you like to practice?

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Reine25

@Lucky15 (37374)

• Philippines

26 Jul 17

@TheHorse ahmm, well, singing?

jin

@Yar_Joey (3271)

• Philippines

25 Apr 16

That is good. Playing the bass last night gave you the $100. Not MyLot, correct? I like it.

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

Yes, I was being silly. But I did make $00.65 on MyLot, which is a pretty good day for me. And I sold a vintage receiver today for $75. I have to get to the bank!

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

@Yar_Joey I've never made $2 in one day on MyLot. But it's funny that I can make $100 in an evening for getting tipsy on free Cabernet Sauvignon and playing music with friends. I feel blessed.

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jin

@Yar_Joey (3271)

• Philippines

25 Apr 16

@TheHorse I hope too that I will reach $2 today, and since I am not yet busy with my work here, I will continue interacting more.

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Ben Ryan Lee

@BenRyanLee (224)

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25 Apr 16

man I wish I could earn that much on 1 gig. Sure is nice to see a familiar face here

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@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Apr 16

@BenRyanLee Ah, glad you found them interesting. I wrote my best stuff early, and got fluffy later on Bubblews once I realized that they were "naughty" types.

@TheHorse (220245)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Apr 16

Where did we meet before? We don't usually make that much. We were promised $300 and played as a trio because one of our members couldn't make it. It still sounded really good. We were tight with only three people playing. Some people missed the mandolin though.

Ben Ryan Lee

@BenRyanLee (224)

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26 Apr 16

I am from Bubblews. Awesome Ben Ryan Lee. I was one of those who reads your posts from beginning to end. Man those were really heavy stuff

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