
Cause my whole life was stolen!
To sum it up in an elevator pitch- I've got to get my crap together. I know everyone has their troubles and have busy lives- but I can't do this alone and without the support of my community. I'm 30! Have a degree that's the hardest you can earn as an undergraduate according to the book of world records. 3 years ago life made me say 'uncle' when I was diagnosed with HIV- life made me say 'uncle' and then I was diagnosed with HIV- posting it to raise awareness on social media seemed like a great idea at the time until I was fired. I had to have eye surgery and was hospitalized for 27 days- which led to a cancelled travel contract adn the housing that went along with it. I had a PICC line and now in the future will be charting a the bedside with my kiddos because it was miserable and itched- gross. People have transplants and are home in a week! I rented a car that was stolen- checking adjacent streets and reporting it stolen then led to a week in jail and a transfer 4 hours north to San Jose. I had a bench warrant- the court date I missed was during my eye isssues. If I have to list another failed contract after this one I will have to create another gofundme- but immediate needs for a hospital opening a new PICU meant I got to look for a new contract! No sarcasim intended.
Financially the struggle is real... the money from this campaign is a means to clothes- my car was packed when it was stolen, cookware, a haircut, a deposit on a new apartment, food, deoderant, toothpaste, toothbrush, a new phone- please don't even be surprised while I say I was mugged after being released from jail after going to court, new glasses- hey, I wasn't mugged twice!.. but my Obamaphone was stolen from the bathroom at the library, laptop- maybe I'll name this gofundme 'Joshitanic'. Hunnibye- the wind blew it, the cows mood--- if I had craft to go with my mac I'd be not feeling guilty about the negative energy eating this stolen protein bar from a supermarket may bring. It's working in this industry of nursing that means that all everything goes in one trip or it's not going. While all this has been happening there were also some fraduelent charges made on my debit card- $2326 to be exact. It will be at least 15 business days before a provisional credit is offered. Oh, and realizing that a shelter I was luckily able to gain a volunteer positon at doesn't support my lifestyle 'choice' ... I am thankful for smiles from strangers and music and Sia. If I couldn't sing 'I'ma cheap thrill' and close my eyes for that moment of 'a deep breath and pause' while waliking I would lack the entertainment value for others. All good energy and positivity.
It's interesting to think that when you call to ask anyone for money 'in a panic'- its the number one indicator of illigitimacy as reported by my grandmother from the internet. I missed the holidays with my family,
If all this does is add creditability to a family member or someone close to you then.... :)
Loves,/Best,
Josh
Financially the struggle is real... the money from this campaign is a means to clothes- my car was packed when it was stolen, cookware, a haircut, a deposit on a new apartment, food, deoderant, toothpaste, toothbrush, a new phone- please don't even be surprised while I say I was mugged after being released from jail after going to court, new glasses- hey, I wasn't mugged twice!.. but my Obamaphone was stolen from the bathroom at the library, laptop- maybe I'll name this gofundme 'Joshitanic'. Hunnibye- the wind blew it, the cows mood--- if I had craft to go with my mac I'd be not feeling guilty about the negative energy eating this stolen protein bar from a supermarket may bring. It's working in this industry of nursing that means that all everything goes in one trip or it's not going. While all this has been happening there were also some fraduelent charges made on my debit card- $2326 to be exact. It will be at least 15 business days before a provisional credit is offered. Oh, and realizing that a shelter I was luckily able to gain a volunteer positon at doesn't support my lifestyle 'choice' ... I am thankful for smiles from strangers and music and Sia. If I couldn't sing 'I'ma cheap thrill' and close my eyes for that moment of 'a deep breath and pause' while waliking I would lack the entertainment value for others. All good energy and positivity.
It's interesting to think that when you call to ask anyone for money 'in a panic'- its the number one indicator of illigitimacy as reported by my grandmother from the internet. I missed the holidays with my family,
If all this does is add creditability to a family member or someone close to you then.... :)
Loves,/Best,
Josh
Organizer
Joshua Ray
Organizer
San Jose, CA