How Did You Celebrate Your First HubPages Payout?

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   Rangoon Houseposted 11 years ago

   Woohoo! Great celebration here! My first HubPages payout came through when I wasn't even expecting it. I'm so excited to be part of this community. Going shopping. Thank you.

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      NateB11posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats! I always feel good about payout because I know I'm being paid for what I wrote, created, my writing. Something about that is just awesome.

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         NateB11posted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Oh, how did I celebrate my first payout...I'm pretty sure I went out to dinner. That would be just like me, I love to eat.

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            Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Ditto. But I want a pair of shoes as well It's nice to be able to choose.

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         Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you Nate. It's a great feeling!

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      peachpurpleposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      congrats, happy that you are able to shop with your hard earn money

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         Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you very much Peachy. It certainly won't be a big spree, but it's a great start.

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      Christy Kirwanposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Well done, RH! Here's hoping for many more to come.

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         Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you so much Christy I hope so!

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   Rochelle Frankposted 11 years ago

   Congratulations! A lot of people, including me, waited at least twice that long.

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      Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Oh wow Rochelle. You've made me feel even more grateful. Thank you.

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   tirelesstravelerposted 11 years ago

   Congratulations!!!! Good work. 
   I donated my first payout to a group that needed it more than I did.

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      Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's very generous. I admire your philanthropy.

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   Jason Marovichposted 11 years ago

   When I've made payout, I've used the money to pay my internet bill.  Seems like the proper thing to do with it. 

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      Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Great business sense Jason. I'm not sure my payout would pay my internet bill yet!

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         chuckandus6posted 11 years agoin reply to this

         my first one got spent on Google app store yup all of it

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            Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            You make it sound like you had a lot to spend Chuck - good for you!

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               chuckandus6posted 11 years agoin reply to this

               congrats to you too, yes way too much for app store but my husband used some too

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                  Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Wow! You're inspirational.

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   Sherry Hewinsposted 11 years ago

   I just let them accumulate. It's my little savings account.

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      Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      That's a great idea Sherry! Thank you for sharing.

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      Pollyanna Jonesposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I do this too. It's a nice way to keep track of earnings, and if I'm a bit short one month I can always dip into these funds to help get by.

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         Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         I love to hear what everybody has done and continues to do. That's great financial management Pollyanna

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   Chriswillman90posted 11 years ago

   Great job and congrats. All that hard work finally paid off (literally). It's going to be a long time before I see my first payout, and I'm sure many on here are in that same boat.

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      Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. I really wasn't focussed on a payout at all, hence my excitement and surprise. I hope the same happens to you!

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   SANJAY LAKHANPALposted 11 years ago

   Congratulations and good luck for many more payouts.

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      Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you very much Sanjay.

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   The Examiner-1posted 11 years ago

   When I receive one I wll let you know.

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      Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Please do - I'm sure I'll hear from you soon. All the best.

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         The Examiner-1posted 11 years agoin reply to this

         I sure hope that it is soon because I really need it. It has been about 2 years and I have maybe 1/3 of it.

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            Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            They say patience is a virtue, but you have to wonder sometimes. Good luck.

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               The Examiner-1posted 11 years agoin reply to this

               I have been patient but the last few weeks I am getting deserate. Needing has nothing to do with HP but it seems the only way.

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                  Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Hang in there

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                     The Examiner-1posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                     Thanks.

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                        Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                        A pleasure. I look forward to hearing how you go. Enjoy your weekend.

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                           The Examiner-1posted 11 years agoin reply to this

                           For beginners I thought that I was getting no comments from outsiders. I just found out on a recent Hub what "unfeatured (or unfavored) comments" means. Iwent through all of my Hubs and found out that I had them from months ago. We will see whether this helps.

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   colorfuloneposted 11 years ago

   I donated my first payout from HubPages to help a relative in need.
   
   Congratulations!

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      Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      You have a very generous heart Susie.

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    Muttfaceposted 11 years ago

    I treated myself to some second-hand books. Drool...

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       Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       What a special treat and indulgence Amie. I hope you've been able to repeat it many times.

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    FatFreddysCatposted 11 years ago

    I spent it on a bunch of cheap CDs

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       Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       I'm guessing that was the best treat for you Keith. Well done.

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          FatFreddysCatposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          It's what I've spent all my HubPages payments since then on as well. HP's become my Cheap CD Fund.

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             Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

             That's fantastic - a dedicated goal and fund each month. I live in hope

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                FatFreddysCatposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                I wish it happened every month...hahaha

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                   Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                   

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    clivewilliamsposted 11 years ago

    ok..when i get my first payout probably in year 2020, i will probably donate it

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       Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Ha ha! I'm sure that won't be the case. You're so generous.

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    Rafiq23posted 11 years ago

    Congrats!

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       Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you very much Rafiq.

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    LongTimeMotherposted 11 years ago

    Hey Rangoon House, I just noticed you're another Aussie! I'm off to comment on your hub about Queenslanders. (What I miss most since leaving mine is the weather. lol.)
    
    Now that you've cracked the first payout, they'll start coming regularly. Congratulations.

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       Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Long Time Mother. Lovely to hear from you. And you're absolutely right about the swimming pool - I'll have to add that! I hope you're right about everything else too

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          LongTimeMotherposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          lol. Keep writing hubs, Rangoon. The first pay is always the tough one.

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             Rangoon Houseposted 11 years agoin reply to this

             Thank you so much for your encouragement.

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