Log inFW Update27: Asking for Help
I'm sure you've noticed there haven't been any openings for commissions nor YCHs yet. Well, this whole January has been a financial maelstrom.
- On the 7th, I got jump-scared with a medical bill.
- On the 10th, I had to host a buddy of mine for a week while he was between housing.
- On the 16th, I paid quarterly taxes (and gotta be ready again by April).
- On the 19th, I fronted multiple bills on vehicle repairs.
- throughout this past week, I've financed a storm-survival fund for my family in affected regions.
- and by the 31st, I have to be ready for my rent.
Not counting day-to-day bills, this has all come out to about $12,000 in expenses for this month alone. Possibly more.
Normally, I'd open comms to do something about all of this. Problem is, I'm in not yet done with past orders. I did that a lot last year, and I don't appreciate how it's turned me into the kind of artist that lets clients fall to the wayside. The goodwill I share with you all is everything, so I'm in no good conscious to take on additional work at the moment. Once I clear more of these out, I'll take on new comms by reaching out to awaiting folks individually.
I'm not too discouraged, surprisingly. Maybe I just don't have much else left in me to get sad, or maybe I'm more confident in my plan than I even know yet. But as I work this out, I won't put on a brave face like normal and pass on efforts to assist. Business has already been slow on my part, so I am humbly asking for any additional aid where I can get it. If you wish to help you can temporarily upgrade to a higher tier (new tiers have been added during this time). Alternatively, you can send me a one-time tip with SubscribeStar's pledge system or via my old Ko-Fi page (PayPal is accepted there) to track progress towards the fundraiser. Every little bit helps.
I want this year to be different than the past few. I want to return to Sampson & Jewel again, somehow. I want to advance to the next phase of my adult life. I want to make something worthwhile to my happiness before "too late" arrives. I just need to figure it out. In the meantime, I'll be getting back to work. First foot forward.
Thank you everyone,
FakeryWay
