So I've been freaking out about my near-future details, like credit and school. I ignorantly applied for a few credit cards online with sites like PayPal, since I use those sites occasionally. I was never approved, so I found my credit score. I realize I probably should've reversed those steps, but I have a bad habit of leaping before looking. "Let's give this a try! If they reject me then I know what my credit is..." Yea... silly I know. Anyway, my sister suggested the obvious and told me to try at their bank, Navy Federal Credit Union. The idea made me nervous. I'm okay with being rejected by an online credit algorithm, but being rejected in person seems embarrassing.
Turns out I don't have horrible credit (thanks to Quizzle. Really easy, thorough, and actually free.) But I do have some demerits thanks to some past mixups. Still, I was a bit nervous.
When I went in, I had to fib a little about my living situation, income, and employment... Not the best idea, but I know I can pay off my purchases. It paid off! I was approved about an hour later and I should see my card in the mail soon. My first purchase will be a new laptop! A touchscreen windows 8, probably. I've gone to a few places and messed around with Windows 8 and the touchscreen and was pleasantly surprised. It was really responsive and easy to learn. I realize there is a ton of negative review against Windows 8, but what I read always seems like more nitpick complains rather than legitimate detriments. "I've been doing it this way for so long, change is r bad." ALSO! Their releasing an update that fixes a ton of the complaints. Lets me know the company is willing to admit they have room to improve. The price isn't bad either.
Hey, trying to post on your blog, just to respond, but can at least check you out. You can delete this, just seeing if it will work.
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