Hello Forum!
I hope it’s ok to post this here.
My name’s Simon. I run a pub in rural England somewhere and as I’m sure you’re all aware, this last year has been well, pretty tough. Sure, we’ve got loads more time playing our favourite games but even complete other-world immersion in some of our favourite places isn’t enough to balance the price we’ve paid and will continue to do for years to come. Many of us have lost people close to that and if that’s you, I’m deeply sorry.
Anyway. It’s a rubbish time but without sweeping that under the rug, I have something positive to focus on. I’m going to be a father!
At the age of 29, I, like many first-time fathers, have absolutely no clue what to do, feel or think at this point. Extreme anxiety at the thought of not being worthy, eclipsed often with ecstatic joy and a completely overwhelming sparkle in my partners eye has always seemed to be behind the fact that I’m going to be responsible for someone’ else’s life, physically, mentally and financially and that I need to make a plan.
As I’m sure is the case for many of you, my profession has been hit, extremely hard; but in the UK we’re lucky enough to have a lenient and kind support structure in the form of Furlough. I know many of my European friends haven’t had any support what so ever but it has been tough. (Un)fortunately for me, I have been able to use this, combined with my income from picking up a second job to begin to pay off the crushing debt my irresponsible lifestyle had accrued over the last couple of years and I’m proud to say I’m on the way up with some solid and positive life changes.
I’m not going to go into that too much here, but if ever anyone wants to know more, I’m not scared to own up to my mistakes and I have some pretty interesting and f***ed-up stories to tell.
ANYWAY. Again more digression. I think the sheer chop and changi-ness of this post might serve as an indicator as to the level of panic and frustration I have, not only at my current situation but at the thought of putting this out there into such a public forum.
Anyway again. Hopefully for the last time. Money’s tight and I want to start doing what I can to prepare for the arrival of my new he or she perfect-small-person into the world. Just planning for the sheer amount of financial investment is really super tough so I’m going to be doing a 24-hour live stream on Twitch to see if I can raise a small amount of capital to help with a pram, car seat and a cot. If we’ve got some left over, we’ll definitely be making a contribution to a charity of the top donators choosing, hopefully helping some others.
I’m lucky enough to have a WoW guild that’ve lovingly agreed to help donate where they can but even if you’ve nothing to spare, your time and viewership would be amazing and appreciated beyond words.
About the 24-hour-Stream and my Twitch
I’ve also made a limited dicord server which can be found on my twitch homepage if you want to stop in and say hello.
When: 31st March 2021 Time TBC.
Game: World of Warcraft SL
Content: Probably One Guild Raid and then running my key constantly for the remainder of the 24 hours.
Breaks: I think I am going to have to take a couple of small breaks just to get some food on board and minimise the risk of any mental breakdowns ensuing. Making sure these are fair we’re looking at 2x 20 mins and 4x10 mins.
Any feedback always welcome.
Thanks for reading.