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I can be guarded when it comes to posting online about my personal life. But you all mean so much to me, and have always shown me nothing but kindness and support, so I want to share a little of what's been going on with me behind the scenes. I found out around two weeks ago that I lost my job with American Airlines (low travel demands have caused the industry to suffer leading to furloughs). For those of you that have been with the channel for a while, you know that being a flight attendant was already my Plan B. I’m moving back home with my family for a bit while I try to figure out plan C. I’m able to do 2 reaction series right now because I really don’t have that much going on. 

The point of me telling you this is to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being patrons. Yes, for your pledges, but mostly for…well…just being you. I’ve received messages from many of you throughout the years talking about the difference I’ve made in your lives. I want you to know that feeling is so mutual. These past few weeks of unemployment have left me feeling worthless, even though I know logically none of what’s happening is my fault. Anxiety and depression are funny like that. Having the channel has been my outlet for creativity and productivity, and you have made me feel like I have a purpose in a time where nothing feels like it makes sense anymore. 

I truly can’t wait to watch Infinity Train and OPM with you. In the beautiful words of Miss Mabel Pines, thank you for being my people <3

Comments

Anonymous

Hunh, for some reason I had it in my head you worked for Delta. Doesn't matter, we would have never encountered each other, I'm terrified of flying ... or more accurately, the big drop and sudden stop that can sometimes happen (irony: my undergraduate degree is a BS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering). So I toss your kind words to me back to you: hope things work out and better for you. All we can do is keep buggering on....

Malcolm Ferguson

I'm so sorry you lost your job, Alycia. And thank you, for your videos. They always put a smile on my face, and I'm glad to hear that we do the same for you. You're a wonderful person, and I'll definitely keep supporting you. :)

Anonymous

I’ve been going through something similar. I lost my job at my hotel back in March and I have yet to find anything else concrete after all this time, and all my parents can tell me is “Try Harder.” A lot of my passion for what I do (music) has gotten lost this year, and I also stress about the news all the time, especially now with the west coast fires since I have family living out there (they’re not affected thankfully). Even if it’s only for a short time, your videos always excite me and cheer me up every week. It doesn’t matter what you watch, I’m here to watch you watch them. Thanks for everything.

Anonymous

Losing a job that you think might turn into a career is always rough and in these especially trying times, doubly so. I can't speak from personal experience, but as you know, I have several friends who are in a very similar situation so I wish you the best in terms of finding something new and fulfilling to do. It's actually a little funny because I found your channel so randomly back in the fall of 2019. I had been browsing some Star vs clips on youtube and one of your "Reaction" vids randomly popped up. I'm not normally a big "reactions" guy because a lot of it can feel super forced or scripted for effect. But I have to say that in that short little 11-minute clip of you watching, (I think it was the blood moon ball episode from season 1) I found a genuineness that really captivated me. I quickly tracked down what you had released up until then and found that I was just in time for the break you took to go away to train to be a flight attendant. So I kind of shelved this place until one day I saw you updating again and decided that you were so entertaining to watch and so fun, that supporting your content creation was a good idea. Now here we are almost a year later and I haven't regretted decision for a moment. You've provided wonderful feedback to comments, been an avid reader of my fan works, so keep on being you and I'll keep on watching entertaining stuff with ya!

Anonymous

IIRC I found Alycia due to Gravity Falls. I was just getting into reactors (because of Young Justice) and discovered Gravity Falls as another cartoon I really liked. I stuck with her when she moved on to SVTFOE, and became a full Patron when she started ... season 2 or 3, forget which.

Kelly Parks

Well that sucks. But don't worry, this too shall pass and life will return to something approaching normal. Although that does give me an idea for a funny short film about an airline where the flight attendants work from home. In any case I think you're next plan is right in front of you. Some people make very nice livings with YouTube/Patreon/Twitch (are you on twitch? Get on twitch). You have an awesome on camera persona and are fun to watch. Find a way to expand your viewership.

Anonymous

Like I said in a previous comment, I'm almost in an identical situation you're in and want you to know you are not alone. Your content is my anti-depressant and many others I imagine feel the same way. You are a beautiful queen and you will persevere through what ever 2020 throws at you. In the words of Kevin Durant, " you're the real MVP". Hang in there Alycia we're all in this together! ^_^

Anonymous

Losing your job can be such a blow to your identity and self-worth. I'm sorry you're at a place where you need a fallback for your fallback. Sometimes the best surprises arise from being forced to take a different path. I, myself, am a manager at Funko and I've been on furlough since April. We were able to work from home for a few weeks until we realized this wasn't going to blow over right away...then came the furlough. Every week a couple of my peers and I freak out that this will be the week that we get the call and I'll be scrambling to find MY backup plan. I've currently been trying to sell a bunch of my things JUST in case I have to make a quick exodus from Los Angeles. I love my job so I don't want to move on to anything else before I have to, but I also feel like things are too precarious not to expect the worst right now. It's so stressful. Special moments like your videos keep me sane. I usually end up watching the full-length AND the edited versions each week and I rewatch the R&amp;M and Gravity Falls ones quite often. I'm glad you're going to be doing two shows; I'd watch three if you had them. I'm just sorry that you're having to go through another transition so quickly. It can really play havoc with your sense of stability. I've been there a time or two and it is NOT fun. I hope this change leads you to something wonderful. You're an amazing person and you deserve for life to keep giving you smiles, just like all of the smiles you give to so many. Stay strong and here's to embracing the next chapter. Thank you for being you!

Raygul

Loosing your job is tough :-( I wish you all the best. Just know that it really isn't your fault. I really enjoy your videos and am looking forward to the next two shows.

DarkAshtar

Losing your job sucks, at least you have family you can count on, that's always important. I always enjoy your videos, you were my first Patreon person so you always hold a special place in my heart because you are just a sweet kind person. Often times when I'm feeling down I'll re-watch some of your reactions just to cheer me up.

Anonymous

Let's be honest life just really sucks sometimes, but being able to share it with people on whatever level makes it suck a little less. And you're still here and we're still here for you in whatever minute way we can. I know I get some light in my life from watching your videos and if I can repay that a little bit in kind by being part of your dweebs, I'm glad. 🙃

Jordan

It means so much that you shared this dude! I’m so sorry about your job, I can’t even begin to imagine what that’s like. All I can offer is my endless support and appreciation for what you do here on this channel! I may have said it a few times in the past but your videos genuinely make my days so much easier, knowing I have so many reactions to come home to and cheer me up really makes everything so much better! As a guy who suffers from anxiety myself I know how easy it is to feel worthless when things get real bad, I just hope you know that you bring so much joy to so many people with your content and I honestly don’t know where I’d be if I didn’t have this channel. Sending all the good luck and support I can for plan C and just thank you so much for everything you do for us it does not go unnoticed! All the best!!✨✨✨✨

Commander Dodge

Losing a job always sucks but I'm happy to hear that you will be with your family to get some support! You'll always have my support as well no matter what! I know that you will find a Plan C before you know it and until then I know that you'll have my support no matter what!!! I always enjoy rewatching your reactions whenever I'm having a bad day and they always make me laugh 🤗🤗🤗

DarkAshtar

Look at Dodge, a big old softy hehehe ;) I run into you here and with Zamber knew you just just had a big heart lol.

alyciadweeb

I'm so sorry you've experienced a job loss as well. This pandemic has been brutal for so many. I know the hotel industry has suffered right along with the airlines because hardly anyone is traveling. Thank you for supporting me and the channel! Glad to have you along for the ride

alyciadweeb

:') Thank you for taking the time to share how you found the channel! It means even more that you became a patron after waiting for me to come back from my break- that's really cool. And it's been an absolute pleasure to have you as a part of the community! Your comments are always so insightful and your fanfics are so good as well!

alyciadweeb

Oh my gosh Kelly I laughed out loud at even the THOUGHT of that short film. And if it's anything like your Star Wars work-place parody, it would be hysterical!

alyciadweeb

Zulu, you have the absolute sweetest energy and I feel so lucky to have you as part of our dweebdom! I'm sorry you lost your job as well, but if your positivity translates offline, I have no doubt you will bounce back too. Wishing you nothing but the BEST!

alyciadweeb

Billy, I'm really sorry you're worried about losing your job as well. So many people are going through this right now and although I wouldn't wish it on ANYONE, it does make it an easier pill to swallow knowing I'm not alone. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and kindness- it means more than you know. I will pray that you can keep your awesome job with Funko!

alyciadweeb

Aww Dark I didn't realize I was your first Patreon pledge! Wow that really means so much. Thank you for being such a staple in my YouTube journey. I feel lucky to have you as part of our awesome community, and I'm excited to keep watching more awesome shows with ya!

alyciadweeb

Jordan, thank YOU for just being you! Your kind energy has been such a wonderful addition to our community, and I'm so grateful for you.

alyciadweeb

Thank you so much Dodge. Your support means a lot, and this comment definitely lifted my spirits &lt;3 Always sending you nothing but the best!

Anonymous

I've stopped competing in agility because the social distancing and the masks are an especial PIA ... I can't stand walking with a mask, I can't imagine running with one. Since agility can require frequent travel, that's at least an eight-way hit ... the agility clubs, the sanctioning orgs, the hotels, the gas stations, the airlines, the vendors, the equipment makers, the grocery stores for supplies, and probably more.

Commander Dodge

You're very welcome Alycia!! I'm so happy to hear that!! Good luck out there and keep on fighting for what you want to do!! I was born with this big heart Ashtar and I will always have it in me spreading love and joy everywhere I go and with everyone I meet!!

Anonymous

Thank you, Alycia. I've started taking some freelance animation and design jobs since I have the free time, so that is definitely filling up my days (and nights) enough to keep my mind occupied on more positive things for now. I've decided that as long as I have a good last three months I'm going to consider this year a win.