NOW!
A few things going on during today's Big Birthday Bash Marathon, I want to explain UP FRONT!
I'm explaining to all of you who are here now early.
PLEASE EXPLAIN THIS TO EVERYONE COMING LATER, because I'm sure they're going to be asking questions.
Okay?
First all all: YES! One of the primary reasons I'm doing this, is to fundraising via TIPS! To, to, to help-
To basically take care of my Tax Situation!
Alright?
The situation is THUS: I need to raise, a certain amount of money, in a very short amount of time! In order to, basically, qualify for a PAYMENT PLAN, so I don't get screwed over by back taxes!
Alright?
And, in reality, I waited until THIS MORNING, to set up the goals and everything!
Reason being? I spoke with my Tax Guy this morning.
I wanted a CONCRETE answer on stuff.
And what you see right now, on the bottom of your screen, is a TIPS BAR. That is based on what my Tax Guy told me!
*BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN HAS A PROGRESS BAR WITH A $5,000 GOAL TITLED: 'SMASH THE TAXES Tips Goal!'
He basically said, 'If you can raise this much money, alright? You will be good to go! You will qualify for the tax plan! Uhm. And. You know? You'll be set for the year!'
Okay?
Now, here's the thing!
If I don't raise this much today, is it the end of the world?
NO.
No matter what I raise today, it's good!
Because, no matter what I raise, it goes towards the taxes and it's gonna help!
BUT!
If I can raise this much, okay?
This is going to, basically, qualify me for the Tax Plan that will pay off these back taxes slowly!
And, it's the best situation possible!
Alright?
If i raise MORE THAN THIS, that's even better!!
That means I have some SURPLUS now! To help pay, the, the, you know, the tax payments that I'm gonna have to pay over the course of A FEW MONTHS.
Uhm.
In reality, do I expect to raise FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS in TIPS today?
No.
IT WOULD BE AMAZING! It would be, kind of like, 'WOW! Take a big weight off of my shoulders, if I did!'
I would be able to go to Connecticut, to spend time with my parents this week and not have it constantly nagging me in the back of my head, that when I come home, I'm going to have to deal with this giant fucking problem!
That's probably going to RUIN ME FINANCIALLY!
Uhm.
BUT!
I'm not seriously expecting-
SNIFF
Uh.
You know?
To raise that.
I'm just not!
Uhm.
It would, basically, BLOW ME AWAY, if I were to raise that much money in one day!
But, as you can see, we have the TIPS Bar at the bottom of the screen. This is going to continue to be there, over the course of today's stream.
Uhm.
WE are working towards the goal! And every little bit helps! Via TIPS!
Okay, guys?
Not to say, that I don't appreciate other contributions. I do!
But, today, the MAIN and PRIMARY GOAL, and the reason I'm doing this TWELVE HOURS STREAMING MARATHON, is to raise TIPS towards this goal!
Okay, guys?
So.
YES! The TIPS Bar is automatic!
Yes! It is filling up automatically!
I have this set up via Streamlabs.
I KNOW! I NEVER DO STUFF LIKE THIS!
And now, it's like, 'Oh my God! Is this actually working?!'
I got it working! Streamlabs is pretty damn good!
I have to say, 'Streamlabs: DOUBLE THUMBS UP!!'
Compared to Muxy, which, shhhwww, Muxy had stuff like this, and it never really worked properly. So I never bothered with it.
This is just working PERFECTLY.
Okay?
SNORT
LIP SMACK
So.
SIGH
Very good!
Okay?
This is what, so this is what WE'RE working towards today: TIPPING ME goes towards this TIPS GOAL!
If I can hit this TIPS Goal: I AM GOOD!
I'll qualify for the Tax Plan! I'll be okay!
You know?
At least, SHORT-TERM!
SMUG CHUCKLE
Everything will be good!
And, I'll be able to head to Connecticut, not feeling nervous, and not, you know, being all FUCKED IN THE HEAD!
Uh.
About this whole situation.
And that's why the goal is what it is!
I needed to know! And I didn't know what it was going to be, until I talked to my Tax Guy this morning! And told him what I've raised already and everything!
And he said, 'Alright! This is what's left! This is what you need to do!'
SO!
There you go, guys!
Okay?
