I have good news!
By Amber
@AmbiePam (85422)
United States
August 10, 2017 2:48pm CST
It has been a long while since I have been pleasantly surprised. I mean good things happen, but it usually isn't a total surprise. Well, I got a lovely surprise in my e-mail a few days ago. I won a $100 American Express gift card. I had answered a survey from a company I got a free sample from years ago. They sent a survey out, and said they would randomly select a winner for a $100 dollar American Express gift card. The survey literally took less than 30 seconds. I didn't think of it again until I got the e-mail telling me I won.
I was planning on using it for groceries so I wouldn't have to worry about getting to the end of the month with little money left for the grocery store. Then, I realized I'd probably still be able to buy something fun for myself. It might not be much, but it would be something. A little while later I got an e-mail for a reminder that it is time for Annabelle's (my dog) annual exam, and her three year shots (my vet does take Am Ex). So my stomach kind of sank, knowing I would have to use the 100 dollars for that. I then told myself to stop that thought process. So, I can't use it for something fun. So what!? I was blessed to be provided for a way to take care of Annabelle, and I'm grateful I'll be able to afford it now.
So I'm still excited! What would you do with a $100 dollar American Express gift card?
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15 responses
@Juliaacv (48373)
• Canada
11 Aug 17
That's wonderful news!
Congratulations, I'm so happy for you.
If I won that, I don't know just what I'd do with it.
I won a pretty zippered leather cellphone holder with a rose on it at work today, and I thought that I'd put it aside and ask our future daughter-in-law if she'd like it. I'm not used to having a girl in the family to spoil.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
10 Aug 17
Yes at least it will save you the money for the bill for Annabelle
I am so happy for you Ambs..you deserve it!!!
I am so happy for you Ambs..you deserve it!!!2 people like this
@snowy22315 (169832)
• United States
10 Aug 17
Wow lucky you!!! That is fantastic. I would love to win something like that..I got notified by Perk about someone else winning the 100 dollar Walmart card contest I was entered into...duh! If it isn't me..I really don't want to know about someone else winning..
I am happy for you though!
I am happy for you though!2 people like this
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Aug 17
Knowing that it will take care of Annabelle's heath is a wonderful way to spend your winnings. And who knows, there could very well be something left over! I'd give it to my husband . . . he works very hard and I'd want him to do something nice for himself with it!2 people like this
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
11 Aug 17
Nice! I always wondered if they actually did send the prizes that they say they do. I know what you mean - sometimes it seems like there's always some extra bill, but I think it was like God taking care of you -- now you won't be out of pocket / too much so for the vet....
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
12 Aug 17
Well that's great you have the money to pay for the dog! It seems everytime I get something extra, something else will pop up so the extra disappears quickly!
If I had a little extra right now I'd spend it on some new shoes for work, and maybe a couple new outfits! I'm going to be on my feet a lot more at the new job as there are no chairs behind the teller line. My shoes aren't made for standing all day.. so I do have to go out this weekend and get new shoes.
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
16 Aug 17
@AmbiePam Owning pets can be very costly these days. I did find a vet that discounts for people of low income, but even so, our last visit was pretty expensive! But I have noticed a huge change in my disposition since the kitten has been here. So while I may have saved his life, it seems that he's given me a whole new lease on life. And that's worth the price! (better than medicine!)
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
10 Aug 17
I wouldn't trust emails like that. But yay for you. I would use it for new fall / winter clothes, food, and a small trip to the zoo.
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@AmbiePam (85422)
• United States
10 Aug 17
It included an affidavit to accept my prize, a number to call for verification, as well as a Twitter handle, a website, plus the company is well know. I once won a trip to Australia and New Zealand for the 2000 Olympics, as well as smaller prizes. I can tell between a hoax and the real thing.
@AmbiePam (85422)
• United States
11 Aug 17
@Courtlynn At least I don't have to pay taxes on this like I did the trip.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
10 Aug 17
@AmbiePam so can i usually but i still dont trust them.
