Dear Kossacks, — I'm still here and I still need your help. My need of a computer is way past dire. After my iMac died I started using my pitiful backup Dell Latitude laptop. It’s been trying to hang in there but it’s on its last legs too. Even with using the ice packs that njm1000 suggested, it stays cool a little longer but still overheats every 30-45 minutes or so and I inevitably have to shut it off for 20 minutes so it can cool down. I cannot work like this. I’m very close to just temporarily closing my Etsy store out of frustration. I’ve already had to return money to over a handful of customers who were upset that I was “talking too long”. Unfortunately, I cannot close the Etsy store because Etsy supplies the bulk of my income. Worse — this is my busiest time of year and soon I will start losing sales. So I’m between a rock and a terribly hard place.
I’m beyond stressed about this situation. I had found a certified refurbished Dell computer that I really liked but I have since downgraded to a much cheaper one and therefore now need less money. Before, I needed $1,745.00. With the downgrade, now I only need $1,150.00. If it is possible for you to help, please send donations to me via PayPal using my cheryl@cheryldanielsart.com email address.
If you can donate anything at all, no matter how small — please, please help me reach this goal. Thank you.
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AWESOME UPDATE: An anonymous donor has graciously offered to match any donation I receive up to $575.00 until I reach my goal!!!