Life Update: Reflections, Changes, and Improvement (Patreon)

Hey everyone,

As you already may know, I really think it's important for me to be transparent with you guys. I didn't want to make a post about this for the first few days but I still couldn't shake the thought of doing it so here I am! 

This post is essentially an update post with three main points, which are in the title. It primarily serves as a reminder for me to remember what I'm aiming for and to just let you guys know where I'm at. 

Life Update: A few months back in a stream I mentioned that I was planning to move by June/August. I also made a post here a few times back when I was in Chicago viewing apartments and stuff. It was far too expensive so I believe we've settled on going to Houston, TX for cheaper rent (same sq footage) and it's an area I'm pretty familiar with. I'd be moving with a friend (both out of our home state) so it'll be a really big change that I'm pretty nervous for. I've always pretty much supported myself this whole while but I did have some people help along the way, like my friend's family that I stay with now, that acted like support beams for me while I continued to build things for myself. This move will push me away from that and I pretty much need to make sure that I'm able to fully stand on my own without any additional problems. Due to some past family circumstances I've been attempting to fix credit and tackle some debt so in addition to that I have to deal with high rates on my car and my age makes my full coverage very expensive. So financially I'm often pretty tight. I couldn't have any assistance with these things because it's out of my families capabilities. I'm trying to move from here for personal reasons, I'll say... I'm just sharing to let you guys be aware of where my mind is at as I'm stressed, anxious and nervous about the change while also being a bit concerned about other things. Will keep pushing on and do my best. 

Reflections, changes and improvement: I was getting so much flak behind the scenes when it came to switching up tiers a few months back when it came to what content was posted on which tier. I was told that people were posting more for less but I literally just went through like 10 or so different kpop channel’s patreons and only 3 had kdrama’s at $5 or less and everyone else had all dramas and variety shows at $10. My initial plan back in October was to do exactly that so that I can hopefully not struggle as much as I had been for the past two years but consistency was in the way, which I've acknowledged previously. It's not all about the money for me as I want you guys to be happy and not put you in a situation where it's hard to afford, so dramas remained where they are. Though it's not all about the money since I'm preparing to go out on my own it's time for me to start thinking more about it. Anyways, any videos that aren't categorized properly will be updated to reflect the tier's content we've agreed upon by the end of the first week of February. I will also try to share a couple of free episodes of certain things close to completion to the public on YouTube every now and then with polls that they can vote on there. 

This is mainly for me but, I'm no longer looking for acknowledgment of improvement from others, it needs to come from myself to feel like it's actually accomplished.  I feel like now I'm able to say that I'm doing much better with posting things than I was back in October and I feel good about it. I'm having fun and enjoying things and even finding interest when it's something completely new to me and with things I'm on the fence about it. It's better this way for both me and anyone else who's watching the videos. I do still care about you guys' being happy with the videos here and stuff so I will still check in with you guys and ask if there's anything you guys are wanting.

With all this being said, at the core there's actually nothing changing. I've spoken to you guys in a livestream back on November 16th talking about schedules and content and even further on YouTube/Twitch streams about where the content should be placed. Kdramas will remain on Small Tier and Variety Contents will be on Medium Tier (variety as in, various types of korean entertainment content from general idol shows to variety shows.). After looking at other patreons' I think it's best to just categorize them for the purpose our schedule and not for tiers as it seems to be purely perspective based on what show is what type (variety vs reality).

I am planning on posting more than what I currently am. At this rate, I'm looking to include more girl group content as well as shorter content to rotate so that the Patreon can be filled with a variety of things! Still will be following the schedule that you guys all voted for, I just will be sprinkling some other things in. 

Schedule will remain Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Additional videos will include more things that you guys suggest on the following posts and request on the community tab! 1 2 3 

I hope that you guys enjoy the additional content that's in the works as it will begin this coming week and I appreciate you guys for being here. If you plan on being here for the whole year, consider switching to the annual membership to save 16% (the equivalent of two months of access) and the funds will go directly to savings for my move and the camera upgrade we're working on on Twitch. 

Thank you for your time if you read this. All the best,

Anthony