Hello fellow Kossacks. It is with a heavy heart and much embarrassment that I find myself turning to you for help once again. This is a two-fold request. I was initially going to ask for help regarding my computer, but as critical as that situation is, my immediate rent situation is much more dire.
I requested and received help from the wonderful people of the Daily Kos community a few weeks ago. At that time I described my living situation, and in particular — the awful person I am renting a room from. He (the landlord) is still awful — a jerk, possibly even moreso. Thankfully, I know I will finally be able to move soon. Before the end of this year. Thank God. In the meantime, I’m still here. The problem is I need $460.00 to make the rent and I need it TODAY. Before 11:00 pm PST — which is when my landlord gets home from work tonight and wants his money. A point he made clear when he banged on my door today (loud & obnoxious like the police or something) and yelled at me to have his money tonight.
I’m scared of this man. He is loud, ignorant and he is a bully. I keep a folding chair propped up against my bedroom door at all times.
I thought I had this money situation covered but a friend of mine who was going to loan me $500.00 today tearfully called me an hour ago to tell me that her husband said no.
I understand but I am devastated. And scared. I was counting on her and now I literally have NO place else to turn. I need $460.00 by 11:00 pm tonight or else. If you can possibly help me at all, with any amount, my PayPal.com account email is cheryl@cheryldanielsart.com. I thank you so much in advance for anything you can do to assist me.
The second part of my request is about my computer. My 2008 iMac (I know, I know, it’s old but it was working) died a couple of days ago. All the desktop icons started flashing and I couldn’t “grab” anything. When this first started happening, I was able to find a backdoor way in to get to system restore. When I did reach there — the system restore function would only let me go back 1-2 days to when the trouble began, not earlier. Not even manually. I think it’s probably a virus. My computer is dead in the water.
I do have a crappy backup Dell Latitude laptop but it really sucks. It gets hot every 10 minutes (or less) and I have to shut it off to let it cool down. It took me over 2 hours just to write this diary with all the on and off again drama.
Since my business income is made 100% online thru my Etsy and other stores, this is a fiasco. I have already had to refund 4 people in the last 3 days who got upset that I was taking too long with their orders. If any more people do this it will be a disaster. I am beside myself. I have a great online store with an excellent 5 star rating and I don’t want to lose it. I need a new computer. DESperately. For the type of computer I need with the space I need for my graphics, it’s going to cost me around $2,500.00. If you can help me with this, I would be eternally grateful. This is also an urgent situation. Yes, my life is a mess and I need help. HELP!
Someone suggested I add a link to my Etsy store. I also have a Zazzle store and a Society6 store. If you decide to visit any of them, thanks a bunch!!
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UPDATE: Whoa. I have hit my goal for the rent!! I am so relieved. Thank you SO MUCH for your help once again.
For those who can, please donate so I can get a computer, I really, really need it for my employment. This laptop I’m currently working with overheats & cuts off every time I get a few windows open — it’s infuriating. The Christmas season is one of my busiest times of year and I need to keep my stores updated and my orders fulfilled. It’s impossible to work like this.
I sincerely appreciate you all. Kossacks are awesome. God bless you!