While I would certainly love to have Apple TV for myself, that's not the reason why I'm entering this give away. Recently, my father lost his job. While he's been aggressively hunting for a new one, this hasn't been an easy task for him given the job market, and given that because he's nearly sixty years old a lot of companies are wary about hiring him over a younger candidate. As one would imagine, my parents have had to do a LOT of cost-cutting to survive financially. Now, keep in mind that my parents paid for my college education, and despite the fact that I have recently graduated, and am no longer living with them, those yearly tuition payments have taken their toll on their bank account. Now factor in that my Dad has lost his job...well...My parents have fallen on hard times. They've been doing a lot of things to attempt to save money, including selling the house that I grew up in. I honestly can't help but feel responsible in some way, that maybe if I had taken out loans for college rather than letting my dad pay then they'd be in a better place right now, and I really want to do SOMETHING for them to show them how appreciative I am of them, and of all of the help that they've given me, and that they continue to give me despite how hard things are for them. My dad's birthday is coming up, and I really want to give him something that will show my appreciation. Unfortunately, I'm not in the best financial place either, given that jobs in my field are virtually non-existent in the current economy. But if I won this drawing, and won that $100 gift certificate to get an Apple TV then I'd be able to give my dad the perfect gift...My parents have had to do away with a lot of the "creature comforts" that I took for granted growing up, so an Apple TV would really be a great way for them to relax and enjoy something nice without having to worry about how much they spent on it. While they've had to do away with their expensive cable package, they do still have a decent internet package, and they could definitely afford the cheap movie and TV rentals and they would absolutely LOVE the YouTube feature.
Anyhow, that's all I have to say I guess. Sorry for dumping all of my personal business onto you guys, I know that no one wants to hear it...but this would REALLY mean a lot to me, and more importantly to my parents.
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