Well I'm glad things are looking better for you these days. I know exactly what you're saying about everyone wanting something for free, or discounted.. IMO, you'll always get screwed in the end doing something like that. I hate to say that, but that's the nature of the beast in the modern worls. People are greedy, and selfish. My g/f is a perfect example.
Anyway, glad to see you're still alive and kickin'. I need to talk to you soon about something completely off topic in the near future. Has nothing to do with favors, handjobs, or pine cones.