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 03/13/2007 11:46:33 PM · #26
The biggest prize type thing I ever won was for a skit contest in college.

This sounds small, but it's actually a huge thing on campus. During Mom's Day, there's an event called the Atius-Sachem Mom's Day Sing, for which all the fraternities and sororities on campus (and University of Illinois has the largest Greek system in the country) would pair up and create these 8 minute long musical skits. There are always so many entrants that they hold auditions beforehand just to decide which teams will perform.

Technically, it wasn't limited to the Greeks, but no one else ever entered... until my sophomore year. My residence hall, which had the reputation for being rather "quirky" to put it nicely, decided to enter. And we killed the competition. I was just a cast member for that one.

Then, my junior year, I was put in charge of it. By then, the entire Greek system hated our guts for stealing the thunder in their show, and I was always challenging some stupid rule at the directors' meetings, so I wasn't exactly an ambassador of peace. I wrote it, I choreographed it, I lyricized it (no original music was allowed, but you could change the lyrics of anything you wanted to use), I cast it, I directed it. And once again, we slaughtered the Greek teams. It was quite a heady experience to be standing on stage in sold-out Foellinger Auditorium, accepting the trophy for my skit, listening to the shouting and clapping, and realizing that I created the thing they were going crazy for.

What did I win? Fame and glory, baby, fame and glory. My res hall hasn't entered since, and my name goes down in campus history. Mentioned in a book somewhere. Maybe.

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Another time, I won second place in a statewide essay contest. The Lieutenant Governor was the guest of honor at the award luncheon, and when he was standing behind me for the group picture, he kept pulling my hair to watch the curls bounce. That Lieutenant Governor later became Governor George Ryan. He was treated like a hero for about sixty seconds just before his term ended for commuting the sentences of all of Illinois' death row inmates to life in prison, until he was indicted on corruption charges, something to do with drivers licenses and bribery I think.

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And I just realized that both of those had a lot to do with writing. But let's face it, I have more photography ribbons than writing awards. ;-)

Message edited by author 2007-03-13 23:48:44.
 03/13/2007 11:50:04 PM · #27
EIGHT SLOW MINUTES................
 03/13/2007 11:50:36 PM · #28
Hey girl, creative people are creative period. They can do just about anything they put their minds to.

For instance, I love to read, write, draw, photograph, and paint. It all seems to go together when you see the world a little differently than other people :)

ETA: Oh, I almost forgot! I got first place in 4th grade in a lines and shapes drawing contest LOL Gold star for meeeee!!! :)

Message edited by author 2007-03-13 23:52:09.
 03/13/2007 11:50:45 PM · #29
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by liberty:
your pics are very interesting.............


Are you stalking me and my profile???


I was and I thought it said your name was Joe Salami....lol lol
 03/13/2007 11:52:09 PM · #30
Originally posted by connie:
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by liberty:
your pics are very interesting.............


Are you stalking me and my profile???


I was and I thought it said your name was Joe Salami....lol lol


I LOOKED TWICE......NOT SAYING ANYTHING ELSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ROFLAO!!!!!X'S A MILLION

Message edited by author 2007-03-13 23:52:33.
 03/13/2007 11:53:03 PM · #31
Originally posted by Rebecca:
The biggest prize type thing I ever won was for a skit contest in college.

This sounds small, but it's actually a huge thing on campus. During Mom's Day, there's an event called the Atius-Sachem Mom's Day Sing, for which all the fraternities and sororities on campus (and University of Illinois has the largest Greek system in the country) would pair up and create these 8 minute long musical skits. There are always so many entrants that they hold auditions beforehand just to decide which teams will perform.

Technically, it wasn't limited to the Greeks, but no one else ever entered... until my sophomore year. My residence hall, which had the reputation for being rather "quirky" to put it nicely, decided to enter. And we killed the competition. I was just a cast member for that one.

Then, my junior year, I was put in charge of it. By then, the entire Greek system hated our guts for stealing the thunder in their show, and I was always challenging some stupid rule at the directors' meetings, so I wasn't exactly an ambassador of peace. I wrote it, I choreographed it, I lyricized it (no original music was allowed, but you could change the lyrics of anything you wanted to use), I cast it, I directed it. And once again, we slaughtered the Greek teams. It was quite a heady experience to be standing on stage in sold-out Foellinger Auditorium, accepting the trophy for my skit, listening to the shouting and clapping, and realizing that I created the thing they were going crazy for.

What did I win? Fame and glory, baby, fame and glory. My res hall hasn't entered since, and my name goes down in campus history. Mentioned in a book somewhere. Maybe.

-

Another time, I won second place in a statewide essay contest. The Lieutenant Governor was the guest of honor at the award luncheon, and when he was standing behind me for the group picture, he kept pulling my hair to watch the curls bounce. That Lieutenant Governor later became Governor George Ryan. He was treated like a hero for about sixty seconds just before his term ended for commuting the sentences of all of Illinois' death row inmates to life in prison, until he was indicted on corruption charges, something to do with drivers licenses and bribery I think.

-

And I just realized that both of those had a lot to do with writing. But let's face it, I have more photography ribbons than writing awards. ;-)


Becca I have come to the conclusion that I think that you were put on this earth to set up everything for the president of the united states, and write all his speaches. Because who ever is doing it now just isn't good enough.
 03/13/2007 11:54:30 PM · #32
Originally posted by TCGuru:
Hey girl, creative people are creative period. They can do just about anything they put their minds to.

For instance, I love to read, write, draw, photograph, and paint. It all seems to go together when you see the world a little differently than other people :)

ETA: Oh, I almost forgot! I got first place in 4th grade in a lines and shapes drawing contest LOL Gold star for meeeee!!! :)


LOL - I'm also a published poet!
 03/13/2007 11:55:28 PM · #33
Originally posted by connie:
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by liberty:
your pics are very interesting.............


Are you stalking me and my profile???


I was and I thought it said your name was Joe Salami....lol lol


HAHAHA yeah well I feel special now but it's just another example of women looking at me like I'm just some piece of meat. LOL
 03/13/2007 11:55:48 PM · #34
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Becca I have come to the conclusion that I think that you were put on this earth to set up everything for the president of the united states, and write all his speaches. Because who ever is doing it now just isn't good enough.


It's an interesting idea, but I think Mr. Obama has a hell of a speech writer already ;-)
 03/13/2007 11:56:56 PM · #35
Originally posted by Rebecca:
Originally posted by TCGuru:
Hey girl, creative people are creative period. They can do just about anything they put their minds to.

For instance, I love to read, write, draw, photograph, and paint. It all seems to go together when you see the world a little differently than other people :)

ETA: Oh, I almost forgot! I got first place in 4th grade in a lines and shapes drawing contest LOL Gold star for meeeee!!! :)


LOL - I'm also a published poet!


I'm really impressed with your accomplishments. You have every right to be proud!!! I know I would be.
 03/13/2007 11:58:24 PM · #36
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by connie:
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by liberty:
your pics are very interesting.............


Are you stalking me and my profile???


I was and I thought it said your name was Joe Salami....lol lol


HAHAHA yeah well I feel special now but it's just another example of women looking at me like I'm just some piece of meat. LOL


HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
 03/13/2007 11:58:49 PM · #37
Originally posted by Rebecca:
Originally posted by TCGuru:
Hey girl, creative people are creative period. They can do just about anything they put their minds to.

For instance, I love to read, write, draw, photograph, and paint. It all seems to go together when you see the world a little differently than other people :)

ETA: Oh, I almost forgot! I got first place in 4th grade in a lines and shapes drawing contest LOL Gold star for meeeee!!! :)


LOL - I'm also a published poet!


See what I mean?? LOL ;)
 03/13/2007 11:59:16 PM · #38
Originally posted by liberty:
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by connie:
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by liberty:
your pics are very interesting.............


Are you stalking me and my profile???


I was and I thought it said your name was Joe Salami....lol lol


HAHAHA yeah well I feel special now but it's just another example of women looking at me like I'm just some piece of meat. LOL


HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA


Ohhhhh is that sarcasm I detect?? ROFL
03/14/2007 12:02:55 AM · #39
Ok here we go...

Good luck to everyone.
 03/14/2007 01:06:51 AM · #40
a few years ago my mom won 10 grand off of a radio station. it was a good christmas!

Message edited by author 2007-03-14 01:07:05.
 03/14/2007 01:22:20 AM · #41
Originally posted by noisemaker:
a few years ago my mom won 10 grand off of a radio station. it was a good christmas!


holy crap that is crazy, I would love to have won that...
 03/14/2007 01:53:27 AM · #42
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by noisemaker:
a few years ago my mom won 10 grand off of a radio station. it was a good christmas!


holy crap that is crazy, I would love to have won that...

we forgot that we entered and we were getting ready for the day in the morning and got a knock on the door then there was the host witha microphone
 03/14/2007 09:04:02 AM · #43
In 1991 I won $2700 in Lotto 6/49 (Canadian lottery). In 1999 I won $1900 in Lotto 6/49.
03/14/2007 10:00:21 AM · #44
In 2004, I won $1000 in the MegaBucks
 03/14/2007 06:35:45 PM · #45
Originally posted by tjbel05:
In 2004, I won $1000 in the MegaBucks


Holy crap really??? What is so awesome, I play all the time and I think the most I have ever won was like 2 or 3 bucks here and there.
03/14/2007 06:38:49 PM · #46
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
In 1991 I won $2700 in Lotto 6/49 (Canadian lottery). In 1999 I won $1900 in Lotto 6/49.

WOW, that is awesome, well I tell you what. Pick out 6 numbers for me 5 White Ball Numbers 5 Numbers (1 - 56) and 1 Number (1 - 46) If I win the jackpot I will give ya some

03/14/2007 06:40:37 PM · #47
Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
In 1991 I won $2700 in Lotto 6/49 (Canadian lottery). In 1999 I won $1900 in Lotto 6/49.

WOW, that is awesome, well I tell you what. Pick out 6 numbers for me 5 White Ball Numbers 5 Numbers (1 - 56) and 1 Number (1 - 46) If I win the jackpot I will give ya some


LOL I used insta-pick for both wins, the computer drew my numbers for me. I really don't have much luck.
 03/14/2007 06:45:39 PM · #48
There was this one time I found this really cool game! And strangely enough I could NOT lose. I kept putting loonies (One dollar coins) into it and I kept winning cans of coke. True story!!
 03/14/2007 07:33:04 PM · #49
I won £1,000 from a slot machine about 8 years ago. That's $1,700.

On the third spin as well... my wife had just walked away from it having declared it a lost cause.
 03/15/2007 08:53:37 PM · #50
Originally posted by jhonan:
I won £1,000 from a slot machine about 8 years ago. That's $1,700.

On the third spin as well... my wife had just walked away from it having declared it a lost cause.

I did that in Reno a few years back. It was my parent̢۪s 30th wedding anniversary and we all went to Reno, NV for a good time. My dad had been playing the slots all day and night and just before calling it quits he was playing one slot for about 30 minutes just waiting on my mom to get done goofing off with another slot machine. As soon as he started to walk away I had 5 bucks in my hand so I thought Oh well what's $5? After losing $1000 on the entire trip. On the first "Max Bet" I had won over $600 and I was back in the game.

The next night I played the roulette tables and ended up going home with over $3000. I was pretty excited.

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