I've been having financial issues, bad luck, and everything else you can imagine for the last year and a half. I was being paid to be a caregiver to my grandparents, from their own pockets, because no one else would care for them and they wanted to see to it I had income.

Well, when grandmom ended up in the hospital and grandad was taken down to my aunt's house and broken down, that income came to a halt. Shit really went downhill from there, and while there's been friends and family helping with funds here and there, there is one thing that I desperately want this year. I want it so bad I can taste it, yet I know the chances of actually getting it are slim to none, but I am holding out hope anyways.

I want to preorder the physical Collector's Edition of FFXIV: Shadowbringers. This expansion is important to me for a few reasons.

1. I've been waiting since Heavensward for Viera to be playable. They TEASED US with the possibility, and then gave us Au Ra instead. I felt betrayed, and with this expansion FINALLY giving me the long-waited fantasy of playing a Viera? I need this so much.

2. Gunbreaker class/job. Another class I've been waiting for since we got Machinist was a job that used the Gunblade. And with the Collector's Edition having Squall Leonhart's Gunblade - Revolver - I have a mighty need.

3. I collect miniature statues. I already have Midgardsormr and Zenos sitting on my mantle along with Darth Malgus. While I never got my hands on the physical collector's edition of A Realm Reborn, I have been able to get both the Heavensward and the Stormblood Collector's Boxes. I wish to continue this trend with Shadowbringers, so that I can have a collection of one of my three favorite Final Fantasy games.

With those things out of the way, I CAN settle for a digital copy. I would be sad with being unable to continue my collection, but I also understand that not everyone has the money for a physical Collector's Edition laying around. That said, every little bit helps. Hell, I'm still trying to find a way to afford my net bill, and if it wasn't for my friends pitching in alongside you guys, I'd be without my primary source of income at this moment.

So how can you help out, you ask? Easy.

1. Ask me for my paypal.me link or even my paypal to make a donation. I would use a site like Go Fund Me, but the site takes a huge ass cut from the funds you donate. It's crippling enough that I actually have to set my goal HIGHER than what I need to get stuff. This was made evident the last time I used it, and it's just easier if I give you guys my paypal.me or paypal link. Really, it is. Even if you can only send a dollar or so, a dollar or so adds up quickly. Trust me on this as well. If 40 people got together and sent $5 each, I could buy it right now. If 200 people donated a single dollar, same thing. You can send me $1, $5, or however much you wish to send, and it can add up quick. Right now, the PC version of Shadowbringers' Collectors Edition has a waiting list - but it can come back up for sale soon.

2. Spread word about my adopts. I have a few up now, and plan to add to them soon. Just, please, if you yourself don't like them, at least tell others about them so that someone who is interested can buy them. Please?

Keep in mind - any funds donated past what's required can and will be put towards my next month's bill, so that's a bonus.

I love you guys. Please help me out if you can, and if you can, please spread word. Many thanks. ♥