To make a long and stupid story short, I'm essentially being financially cut off from my family. I could really use some help, and I know that a lot of you like to buy art / know people who would like art for real money. I'm not asking you to donate to me or anything. I'm just saying if you were ever considering/on the fence about buying art from me for real money, now would be a fantastic time.
LONG AND STUPID STORY:
I'm a full time second year student with no job experience and 4 months to make $1600 to continue living where I currently live. My chances of finding a part time job to fit my 9-6 class schedule are slim, but I'm trying. In the meantime I'm hoping to pick up commissions so I'm never in a not-making-money situation.
Why is it so important for me to continue living where I do? Why don't I just suck it up and live at home? Well there are the practical reasons: I can develop my sense of independence and make some friends, and I can avoid the termination fee that would be incurred if I were to move out in the second semester, I can be on campus and skim a 3hour commute off each day, and most importantly, I can stay sane.
I am fully aware that I'm relatively privileged. I'm in a situation where I can get an amazing education and until now my parents have footed the bill. But they're kicked me out suddenly. I'm not that opposed to this; I know that I need to become more independent. I would have just liked more time to get my s**t together.
But what bothers me more is the reason they're essentially kicking me out.
It's not because I need to be more independent (I do) or that I'm getting too expensive (I am). My parents planned for that.
It's because they don't like who I'm dating.
Yeah, that's right. My traditional chinese parents are offended by the colour of my boyfriend's skin. Maybe if I dumped him I'd have my residence paid for. Maybe. But I don't want to have to do that.
Don't get me wrong. I don't believe that LOVE CONQUERS EVERYTHING~~ and I'm not 100% sure he is THE ONE. I just need to get the hell away from such a negative lifestyle.
So yes. I'm prepared to suffer for my principles.
By making this $1600 I can live where I do until the summer, by which time I should have a part time job to continue paying for my living expenses.
I came to you guys cause I've always felt that GCD regs, even though we don't all know each other, are a particularly close-knit group. Plus I know you guys appreciate the kind of art I can provide, or you guys know people who do.
This isn't on my tumblr (yet) because tbh I'm not that comfortable with people I know irl to find out about this situation (especially my younger siblings).
So yeah. If you could help me out that would be great! If you know people who are looking to get art done, also great!
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