Theres a question in my mind and I so want to ask it, but too scared to post it. Aint that some dumb crap. When so many see a person in a negative light, makes it hard to voice things...even from behind a computer. One would think it would be the easiest thing to do with the anonymity of online life. But not for me. There isnt any cover of anonymity or least in this little tiny corner of the cyber world. One is never far from the dreaded Google Search Monster...a collector of souls and bad press. My thought centers on crowd funding. I have seen it used for so many projects and I funded quite a few last year and even some this year. I did so while working and not working and dont begrudge my decisions to help. Ive seen campaigns that have become accomplished and many that fell apart and were refunded and even those that took the money and had no intention of fulfilling their perks. I prayed for them all and especially for the ones who didnt fulfill their perks. God dont like ugly. And the most humourous was the potato salad campaign. I didnt give to that one, but got a chuckle just the same. I have donated to save houses, animals, films, music, publications, medical bills, rent, car notes and more. Why? Because sometimes humans need some help. And I am a type of person who likes to try and fix things. Not perfect, but I do like to try, even when others point fingers and say, You are crazy, its a scam. Could be but I look for the good in folks or at least I try. Those that are dripping with bad, sometimes I try to fix them...most times I cant, but at least someone tried. I did a Indie Go-Go to get me to TFW in 2013 and the concept fell apart because of personal reasons with partner who helped build a cool concept. I asked each person who donated, if they wanted a refund and they responded, No, just wanted to help you get there. Thanks, it was awesome. Their kindness introduced me to a whole new world. I loved it enough that I saved extra money from paychecks, edit jobs and babysitting to get me, my daughter and Joie to TFW 2014. (Joie paid her way, I paid for me and my daughter). Once again had a good time. But something happened this year, and it really didnt involve the stars/guests of the con, it was the INDIE Stars i wanted to see. Sure, it was sweet meeting Dee Snider and talking to Linda Hamilton, not knocking that at all, but it was seeing my Good Friend Marcus and his girlfriend Patti that rocked my world. Seeing Parrish and Theresa, The Mitchells, Anthony, Gene, Melissa, Billy, Matt, Mike, Johnny, Richy, Sylvia, Jen, Bekah, William, The Cookie Ladies (Hahaha), Ray, Sparky, Patrick, and so many more that makes it awesome. These people have become like family to me and they are the ones I want to see in 2015. I have no idea who TFW has coming and it will be great who ever they choose, but really, yall I want to see my Indie Family and looking at my check book...there just isnt a way to do it. I am working and it is only 3 days a week. I have two credit cards and one is paid for and the other is just monthly stuff and will be paid off each month. So, tickets go on sale August 1st. My mom who just got out of the hospital told me, Pray. If you want it bad enough and you work for it, you can go. I want it and I am offering to work doubles, any shift, fill in for anyone who calls in sick and that includes stock clerks. A year ago I was 350 pounds and would never have offered to fill in as a stock clerk much less ask for double shifts. I am over a hundred pounds lighter and I am offering and I have already worked as stock clerk today and going back in an hour for another shift. They wont give me overtime, but this week, I will be damned close to it. I am not lazy...I work. Whether, I am editing manuscripts,ghost writing, stocking shelves, taking out trash, bagging groceries, dealing with crack heads, joking with mad-at-the-world disabled veteran (he is my favorite customer) or helping older ladies to the car with their groceries, I am busting my ass to get to TWF 2015. SO my question...here goes...IF I started a Indie GoGo campaign to help me and Joie Dunham Parent would you think less of either of us for trying? Would you help us?
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:55:19 +0000
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