Just to put things into perspective for people. I don't like to post my entire personal schedule online or even TALK about money, but I want people to understand what I'm working through, and trying to do my best:
OK, today is the 14th. Between now and next Wednesday, I need to make a little over $600 to get a sensor in my car repaired, some lights fixed, and bring the car in for inspection because my last one failed, and if I do not fix this, my license gets revoked, basically.
By the 15th I need $300 for rent.
By the 21st, I have $600 more dollars to pay for bills, and $120 for Car Insurance.
On the same day, I also need gas money and hotel money to go pick up one brother at the airport here in Baltimore, drive him to North Carolina, meet our brother there, spend memorial day weekend there together before they are called back to duty, drive him back, for his flight on Tuesday.
In total before the end of the month, that's over $1,620.
June will be a tight fit, as it's looking like I'll be drawn out of state from Maybe the 18th through the 28th. In time to come home, wash things, re-pack, drive north to visit a friend for a few days, and help her with a mold. Then to Minnesota to be with family for the 4th of july, then drive back south on the 7th, ro Arrive in Pittsburgh, PA for a convention from the 8th to the 13th.
Meanwhile I'll be needing to raise money for bills THAT month AND July as well.
Oy...
That's it so far.
I'll be working my hardest and fastest to make ends meet, finish commissions, and pump out some masks for sale, as well as some other unique, but fun items!
What I ask at the moment is patience. I might be a little testy and short on spare time. I'm not reachable via skype, if you need me, or have genuine questions, feel free to send an emal:
klapatka@gmail.com
Other places to see my activity:
https://twitter.com/
http://un-do.deviantart.com/
http://un-doodles.tumblr.com/
http://kierstinlapatka.tumblr.com/
https://instagram.com/monstre_machine/
https://www.patreon.com/monstremachine
What I need to do before Memorial:
-Mold bottom jaw for wolf skull
-Mold extra Pieces for Patreon items (5 medium items total)
-Finish the Demon Bat Blank (this just needs to be finished by august whcih means I at least need to get started now)
-Finish Aska's paint commission (would like to have this finished in June)
-Finish Red Fox suit reference (Would like to have this finished in June)
AS a recap: I am doing my damndest to keep myself on my feet, as money is a scarcity these days. Please be aware I am currently under a LOT OF FREAKING STRESS. I'm working as hard as I can, I wish I could stream, the company would be appreciated, but our internet connection is not reliable to keep me connected for more than 30 minutes without dropping.
So, that in mind, I'm sorry how inactive it seems that I've been, I have been working on a lot of things, I promise you. HOPEFULLY my other sites are witness to this.
Thank you all for your wonderful patience.
To maybe end this on a lighter note, tell me something really cool/nice that's happened to you this month, I'd like to hear some good things. Like.... Best Freaking Cheeseburger You've Ever Tasted. Good stuff like that. Tell me where to get that.
THAT BEING SAID: I am not, and I repeat: I AM NOT asking for money! All I ask is for your patience and understanding. I am easily worked up while under this amount or pressure. I will be scarce while I work on things, please do not take offense if I don't respond to messages until next month.
-K
Oh dang. Well, if there's anything I can do to help, feel free to poke me. I dunno if my sketch commissions would help or hurt so just let me know if you need the extra little bit. I can always pay now and we can actually sit down and play with those on a later date when you're less swamped.
Also, best burger I've ever had was at Farm Burger. Also, the best chocolate shake. Mmmm.. If you ever go to Furry Weekend Atlanta. Definitely make the extra stop at Farm Burger.
410 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
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