Woah - 06.08.14 in Your Face
- Aug. 6, 2014, 8:08 a.m.
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My GoFundMe page has been amazingly successful. I was mortified at the idea of posting it on my Facebook page, and letting people I haven't seen in years know that I am broke and asking for help for airfares. But, I am desperate, so I just did it.
And holy shit, guys, there's over $500 in there after about 8 hours. I have cried about 5 times today, after people I haven't spoken to in a long time have chipped in. My Heslop put in $300 on his own, which knocked the wind out of me.
This morning I went to the unemployment office, tail between legs, and asked if I might qualify for a payment. I am embarrassed about it, because I had a job. And I quit it of my own volition. But, I quit it because I thought I was about to move, and not about to get knocked about by the visa office.
I got my name in the system, and was given a bunch of passwords to help me fill out an online form. There was a line for the computers, but the assistant said that I could fill it out from a home computer if I didn't want to wait. I went home and did that, and they will call me tomorrow to interview about it. Mike's considered to not be earning much, so who knows. I might be lucky. I'd only want one or two payments, that would be plenty to get me by, and I am still working on selling my car. I borrowed money to put another six months of registration on it (it only had a month left) so hopefully that is the ticket to a sale.
Not much else going on. Dad just called, I asked about my crazy step-mother and told him that I care about her, despite our recent differences, and I just want her to be happy, and for him to be happy. He wanted to fob off the conversation, but I was able to say all that I wanted to say, and that has helped me settle it all in my mind.
Stephably ⋅ August 06, 2014
Good deal. I still can't get my gofundme to generate ANY funds. But like I said...apparently I don't need electricity or gas or food. Cu that is what mine is for. blah. lamesauce. anyway good luck with the unemployment.
Canadian Lass ⋅ August 07, 2014
$663!!!! OMG!!! YAAAAA!!!!!!!!! they take 10% but you will still get a great chunk!!! Congrats! im glad you did it. I could never have done it myself, that's why a friend of mine did it for me, and we are working on it... 6 more days!!!
AlexYourAlterEgo Canadian Lass ⋅ August 07, 2014
Yes, I sat and dwelled on it for a few hours before mustering the courage to hit facebook. I guess the final thoughts were that I shouldn't give a shit what other people think about me, and that it IS okay to ask for help when you need it.
Miso Honey ⋅ August 09, 2014
I am glad it is working out well so far! I will be able to make my contribution shortly.
Just wondering, what is a Heslop?
AlexYourAlterEgo Miso Honey ⋅ August 09, 2014
A Heslop is your best male friend for 17 years and counting. He is generous and caring and genuine.