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Post by kingofcheezwiz on Jun 6, 2007 21:45:24 GMT -5
So unless a miracle happens, I will not be able to make Bonnaroo this year.
I was a writer for my college's newspaper this past semester, and part of the deal we had was that for every article published the writer would receive $15, and for every photograph published the photographer would receive $5. I was the hardest working writer/ photographer on the team, and I should be receiving a check worth $300 (over 8 issues, I had 15 articles published, along with 15 photographs). I had planned all along to use this money for roo, as I have been unemployed for almost a year now (not for a lack of trying, St Clair County in Michigan [where I reside] has a higher unemployment rate than the state and national figures [8.9%, 6.9%, and 4.3%, respectively]). I am supposed to be volunteering for clean vibes, and the little money I saved over the past year to ensure I could go went to clean vibes. I'm trying to sell some of my possessions, but I am not making much headway at all. Unless by some chance I get that check or I can sell off enough of my stuff to afford to ride with my friends, I won't make it. I hope you all have a glorious time, and hopefully I'll see you there next year!
Maybe someone from that area can give you a ride or you can get enough $$$ for a bus ticket. If you make it, you can mooch off the Helping Hands area for water and food.
Post by kingofcheezwiz on Jun 6, 2007 21:57:26 GMT -5
Despite the fact that we live in the culture of entitlement, I have always found a way to get what I need without it being handed to me. I'm proud that I've been able to do that, and I am trying to work some magic here.
Last year, the Rolling Stones' you can't always get what you want was our Bonnaroo theme song. A bunch of crummy things happened on the way there, then more crummy things happened once we were there. But we got what we needed taken care of. This year, I am trying my damnedest to get what I need!
Someone with space wouldn't mind giving you a ride and the Helping Hands Area has been set up just for people in your situation. No need to feel like you're taking charity. We're all just helping each other when and where we can.
So unless a miracle happens, I will not be able to make Bonnaroo this year.
I was a writer for my college's newspaper this past semester, and part of the deal we had was that for every article published the writer would receive $15, and for every photograph published the photographer would receive $5. I was the hardest working writer/ photographer on the team, and I should be receiving a check worth $300 (over 8 issues, I had 15 articles published, along with 15 photographs). I had planned all along to use this money for roo, as I have been unemployed for almost a year now (not for a lack of trying, St Clair County in Michigan [where I reside] has a higher unemployment rate than the state and national figures [8.9%, 6.9%, and 4.3%, respectively]). I am supposed to be volunteering for clean vibes, and the little money I saved over the past year to ensure I could go went to clean vibes. I'm trying to sell some of my possessions, but I am not making much headway at all. Unless by some chance I get that check or I can sell off enough of my stuff to afford to ride with my friends, I won't make it. I hope you all have a glorious time, and hopefully I'll see you there next year!
It seems kinda unclear what the problem is...you say you're supposed to be getting a check for $300, but never why you aren't....and if you had that check, you could pay for Bonnaroo....and you need to earn money to ride with your friends, but if they were your friends, wouldn't they help you out?
Exactly...you pay it forward, pay it back...pay it sideways...whatever you can do. You never know where you will end up tomorrow. Do what you can, appreciate what you have, have no regrets!
Post by kingofcheezwiz on Jun 6, 2007 22:16:10 GMT -5
oopsikillednana said:
kingofcheezwiz said:
So unless a miracle happens, I will not be able to make Bonnaroo this year.
I was a writer for my college's newspaper this past semester, and part of the deal we had was that for every article published the writer would receive $15, and for every photograph published the photographer would receive $5. I was the hardest working writer/ photographer on the team, and I should be receiving a check worth $300 (over 8 issues, I had 15 articles published, along with 15 photographs). I had planned all along to use this money for roo, as I have been unemployed for almost a year now (not for a lack of trying, St Clair County in Michigan [where I reside] has a higher unemployment rate than the state and national figures [8.9%, 6.9%, and 4.3%, respectively]). I am supposed to be volunteering for clean vibes, and the little money I saved over the past year to ensure I could go went to clean vibes. I'm trying to sell some of my possessions, but I am not making much headway at all. Unless by some chance I get that check or I can sell off enough of my stuff to afford to ride with my friends, I won't make it. I hope you all have a glorious time, and hopefully I'll see you there next year!
It seems kinda unclear what the problem is...you say you're supposed to be getting a check for $300, but never why you aren't....and if you had that check, you could pay for Bonnaroo....and you need to earn money to ride with your friends, but if they were your friends, wouldn't they help you out?
I'm confused...
Sorry I was unclear, I'm still really upset about this ordeal. The reason I am not getting the check is because our Business Editor had been keeping the books in the manner that our Editor-in-Chief was telling her. Then, when she submit the paperwork to him to be sent on to the adviser, he told her that she had been doing it wrong the whole time. She then had to revise the book keeping method, and resubmit everything. She did all of that about two weeks ago. I emailed the adviser of our paper and asked what was going on, and he said that the only check that the office of finances has verified was our Editor-in-Chief's, everything else is still sitting on the Editor-in-Chief's desk, awaiting approval from our adviser. He also informed that it is a two week process from when the Editor-in-Chief verifies everything, and our adviser sends the pay-out order to the office of finances, to them verifying the checks, to them finally being mailed out. The money in that check was going to be my ride/food/supplies money. The only friend I am going with is my best friend Natalie. For round trip gas, it's $140 in her car. She doesn't have enough money to pay for my portion of the gas and food and supplies, otherwise she would. Since it's only two of us in one group it's harder for one person to help one other than it is for multiple people to help one other.
By the way, I've never heard about Helping Hands... please tell me more. This may be the bright light at the end of this tunnel.
The only friend I am going with is my best friend Natalie. For round trip gas, it's $140 in her car. She doesn't have enough money to pay for my portion of the gas and food and supplies, otherwise she would. Since it's only two of us in one group it's harder for one person to help one other than it is for multiple people to help one other.
It seems like the gas would be pretty much the same whether she was alone or not...you can't weigh that much...you know there are $1 grilled cheeses on Shakeown, right? Is she going to be able to go to Roo if you can't make it and contribute your gas money?
Post by I Can't Wait! on Jun 6, 2007 22:39:57 GMT -5
Another thread posted mentioned selling plasma. I don't know what it's worth, I hate needles or I probably would have checked it out once when I was broke. Just might be enough dough to get you on the up side of your situation. And plus they either use it for research or something... anyway you look at it it's gonna help someone!
hold your ground. if you were promised to be paid and have it in writing, time to flash it in front of someone's eyes and demand it be paid out. I went through something similar as a resident assistant in college (my immediate boss said one thing while her boss changed her mind). I got a paycheck late but it worked out.
We treat mishaps like sinking ships and I know that I don't want to be out to drift Well I can see it in your eyes like I taste your lips and They both tell me that we're better than this
Post by kaleidoscope kristen on Jun 7, 2007 3:24:00 GMT -5
^^^ good luck!!! If there's a will there's a way. Great idea on the plasma too ryan; my dad told me they'd do that in college when they were broke. Another pretty decent way to get some quick cash is to have a yard sell or something of that sort. I'm sure if you hurried you could get something together by Saturday. (weekends are best for them!) Ask friends to donate things they don't want/need anymore.. my boyfriend and I did this for voodoo last year and made a cool $150 for spenditures! Not the most, but it certainly helped! Good luck!!!!
Post by headykrocker on Jun 7, 2007 4:26:46 GMT -5
dude...
whoever you're working for is a deusche runner...
...coming from a struggling photographer and self-proclaimed playboy (but to no acclaim)... i feel sorry for you... get the retardo-overweight-vagina from accounts/receivable outta there!
find me on Shakedown brudda an' Heady Krocker will hookz it upz wit a free kookie
Post by kingofcheezwiz on Jun 7, 2007 14:08:28 GMT -5
grafty said:
Where's BigLou? This guy sounds more deserving of any kick-down than Kramer.
What BigLou did for Kramer is a step above-and-beyond what most people would ever consider doing. If I make it, and I meet BigLou (I plan on being at inforoo brunch on Friday morning) that man is getting a big hug for what he did for Kramer. After last year, I know that 'roo is a magic place. It's Mecca for most (if not all) of us, and great things can happen in the spirit of this music festival. That right there is one of them, and BigLou is a great man for that.
I called up the blood bank this morning, and I will be going in tomorrow and Monday to make $50 for gas.
man, I had an unused ticket waiting for kramer but I was just pm-ing kramer about it. Maybe I should've announced it. Oh well, does anyone know a really good person in need of a ticket if kramer is getting this other ticket they bought?
HEADED TO BONNAROO!!!!