A few weeks ago I put up a post about a fundraiser to raise money for my cat and vet bills. I really have been dragging my feet on this because simply put, I hate asking for help of any kind. I hate to be a burden to my friends and I hate being needy.

But I have had people reach out to me and tell me that it's okay to do so... and that it doesn't make me a bad person. Considering how things are going recently, I really could use some help. I will be doing okay soon, my car is almost paid off (I will have my last payment in June if all goes well). But add to that my new monthly payment for my wisdom tooth removal (with insurance, it was still $510, which I have to split into payments because I don't have that amount of money saved back) and other expenses adding up... and I feel like I can never get ahead.

So here's what I could use help with. (behind a cut for those who aren't interested)

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Mainly, any money that gets raised will be for vet bills and my car since those are urgent. My cat's teeth are in very bad shape and it's something that could lead to her losing her teeth or even heart conditions if they don't get fixed. I love my babies and I believe when owning a pet, you dedicate yourself to giving them the best care possible. When I got my pets, I was in a different situation. I was married, supposed to be getting a really high paying job out of grad school, and it seemed like things would be good. Obviously, I am now very underemployed and single, recently divorced and trying to just get on my feet.


Now, here's the fun part. I can offer.

1) I know not everyone liked the idea of baked goods, mainly because of shipping issues. I had only meant I would make something simple, like homemade peanut butter or chocolate chip cookies, or maybe some chocolate covered peanut butter pretzel balls. Nothing fancy or hard to ship. This is still an option, but shipping costs would have to be covered. I really do love to bake for others and this wouldn't be a burden at all for me to do, promise. I have most of the ingredients on hand already and java_fiend has offered to help me with the baking. It's an activity we enjoy doing together anyway.

2) Another option is a souvenir from California. I could easily send some seashells or sand from the beach. Or maybe something more fun even. I know when I lived away from the beach, things like this were cool. I would see what I could do about sending an authentic (but cheap or free to me) souvenir from the state. Requests can be made and I can try to grant them.

3) For those that don't want anything mailed in return, I can also write a story for you. However, this will have to be after Idol is over since it consumes my writing time at the moment and I do worry about having time to do so. I would take your request for genre/topic and run with it. Or I could write a story inspired by you if that would be your request.

4) ANYTHING else you can think of. Any way I can use my talent or my time to help out, I would be glad to. I love making icons for people (nothing with moving parts or whatnot, just simple icons), but my computer makes it a bit hard. But I'd be glad to try and find some icons that you'd like. Or anything else. If you want promotion for your blog/website/business/etc, I would be glad to do that. Don't hesitate to ask.


My paypal account is [email protected].

Please leave your address and a note if you'd be interested in me mailing you anything. Shipping should be about $6-7 so make a note of that as well.

If you want my address, I will send that via PM. Gift cards to Petsmart for pet food is always appreciated as well. Or even if you have giftcards to places like Target that you won't use or just have a few bucks on them, anything is always appreciated. I don't have extra spending money and things like clothes for work and every day items like paper towels often don't get bought because I don't have the cash right now. So any little bit helps. Don't go out and buy gift cards for me, but if you have any you won't use and want to pass along, it's always appreciate.

I really hate asking for help, so please do not feel obligated by any means... and for anyone that knows me, you know that I will do everything in my power to help you as well. Never hesitate to ask <3

Thank you for reading. Feel free to spread the word if you'd like.