Feeling Generous?
Feeling Generous?
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It feels disingenuous to say this is a one-person operation, with so many friends, family, social media contacts, and just amazing people to thank. No single person can realistically do everything I intend on doing. But in the scheme of things, I (Jeremy Pickett) am the one paying the bills (anyone want a job???).
I am also broke. But for the grace of my unnamed family (unless I have permission) I have a roof over my head in a 90 sq foot tiny home. Electricity, water, Internet access, a phone, a shared bathroom, and food. An orchard, a rose garden, and a koi pond which my grandfather, family, my wonderful ex-wife, and I planted. Before I got deathly sick, I packed away a decent stash of art supplies. The expensive gear I had, like cameras, laptops, monitors, a midi controller, you name it--I had to sell it to survive. And survive I did. At some point, I will write a little bit about overcoming alcohol addiction after 25 years, I came to find a healthier, and wildly productive lifestyle and a raw appreciation for emotional availability and beauty.
[ -~> With that out of the Way * <~- ]
A tip via Buy Me a Coffee would be amazing!!!
It is five dollars or so. Don't get me started on how expensive a cup of coffee has become, or make me show my age. Everything goes towards items and expenses listed below.
A Patreon subscription would blow my socks off!!!
As of right now, July 12th 2023 I am dipping my toe into Patreon. Benefits include:
High-resolution digital downloads of select works.
Pre-release versions of books, outlines, summaries, technical papers, and peeks 'behind the curtain' in art, music, information security, Artificial Intelligence, cryptocurrency, and cooking.
Access to a private forum for chat, collaboration, and meeting the very young and very small community.
A limited number of one-on-one monthly sessions via Zoom, or in person if you are in the neighborhood.
And most importantly, I want to hear you about what you want. That part is 100% free, just drop me a line!
Donations/Patreon Spend Plans
Donations/Patreon Spend Plans
Now that you ask, it's pretty simple really.
The Fun Stuff
General Electronics
New laptop for primary artwork, music composition, code development, writing, and non-dangerous research. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 at $2,249. i7 processor, 1TB drive, 32 GB ram
Second laptop for Kali Linux, offensive computing, Red Team exercises, and reverse engineering, $1000
Printer Canon Pixma, $854 + extra ink $100 + extra paper $100
Surface pen and keyboard, $200
USB Hub, 1TB flash drive, $200
Art
Frames for artwork from FrameDlstination, $2000
Plant bulbs for flowers (dried + pressed), $1000
Maple pressing board, $450
Midjourney AI subscription, $288/year
Watercolor paper, Arches, 18"x24" 40 pieces, $198
Watercolor paper, Arches, 12"x16" 40 pieces $130
India Ink, Dr. Ph Martins set #1 and #2, + Speedball black, $124
Topaz Video AI, $299
Topaz Image AI, $199
Adobe Creative Suite subscription, $50/month
Envato (Creative Assets), $17/month
Writing
ChatGPT Pro subscription, $20/month
Grammar.ly, $20/month
Music
Spitfire audio Symphony Complete, $1376
2 Odio headphones, $80
Small stereo amplifier, $120
Large-diaphragm condenser microphone, $80
MIDI controller, $100
Technology
Virtual cloud datacenter, $200/month
DSLR Canon EOS Rebel, $549
Canon Macro Lens, $124
Business
Lightweight truck, or van, $9,000
Climate-controlled storage unit, $200/month
Accountant/taxes, $250/month
Business incorporation, $500
Marketing associate, $600/month
The Responsible Stuff
Rent, $1400/month
Health insurance, $500/month
Utilities, $250/month
Food, $400/month
Phone bill, $100/month
Auto insurance, $50/month
Hospital/doctor/debt bills, these are huuuge
Beaverton Oregon ER
Portland Oregon ER
Eugene Oregon ER
SF/Bay Area ER
Utah ER
Austin ER
Outstanding revolving debt
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