#(which is privileged too! but this event isn't locked up for only the uber-wealthy or corporate people. which is great!)

[rimouskis]

How did u get to go to the casino night???

I bought a ticket!

#I hope this was asked in good faith haha #but in any case... some clarifications: #I am very fortunate to have been able to go. I am very fortunate and privileged to afford being able to go. #I do not take it for granted! #that being said: a friend and I were actually saving up to go to the 2019 NoA #and I was able to save the money for a ticket over several months while making significantly below median household income in PGH #(which is privileged too! but this event isn't locked up for only the uber-wealthy or corporate people. which is great!) #unfortunately my friend lost her job a few months before the event and no longer felt secure making that financial commitment #so I too didn't go out of solidarity with her and we hung out instead and it was nice ! #anyways uh yeah. bought a ticket. very fortunate and grateful. <3