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Project Update: Foxwright Apothecary: December Update
With the last of the manufacturing error and complications worked out (details that are too small to work with, margins for colors, etc.), it’s just a matter of playing the waiting game on this end. Most things were just a matter of minor adjustment to some of the insignificantly small line work or areas of color fill that required a bit more breathing room between the lines.
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On a personal note, the ongoing Sinus Saga™️ has finally had some light shed on the situation— as I’ve alluded in previous updates, I have been grappling with an ongoing sinus infection that never has completely gone away for 10+ months (though after some reevaluation, I think it’s actually been persisting for more than a year at this point) despite many, many visits to my PCP/urgent care. It oscillates between a level “status quo” level of something I’ve just been living with, constant mucus isolated to the right side, occasionally flaring up to be all-encompassing and prompting doctor’s visits for a round of antibiotics that bring it back down to the “normal” level.
I finally managed to get in with specialists and have imaging done, which has been very enlightening— evidently, I have a severe fungal sinus infection that has been growing unchecked in my head for over a year (which is a little horrific) and the entirety of my right side sinuses are obstructed. It certainly explains a lot. Surgical intervention is the only treatment, which I am waiting to get the call for scheduling.
Having now seen my imaging, coupled with what my daily life has looked like, I’m personally shifting blame for my all-encompassing and heavily debilitating malaise from my other chronic conditions to this beast that’s been growing in my head, horror protagonist style. Here’s hoping that after surgery I’ll be of a far more sound mind and body. Though an invasive kind of procedure, I’m unbothered by the prospect of sinus surgery— I had a septoplasty/ethmoidectomy/turbinate reduction in 2020 on my left side (after going my whole life to the age of 20 with one functioning nostril as a result of a severe deviated septum + bone spur) and of all the procedures I’ve gone through, sinus surgery is by far one of the easiest recoveries.
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On a personal note, the ongoing Sinus Saga™️ has finally had some light shed on the situation— as I’ve alluded in previous updates, I have been grappling with an ongoing sinus infection that never has completely gone away for 10+ months (though after some reevaluation, I think it’s actually been persisting for more than a year at this point) despite many, many visits to my PCP/urgent care. It oscillates between a level “status quo” level of something I’ve just been living with, constant mucus isolated to the right side, occasionally flaring up to be all-encompassing and prompting doctor’s visits for a round of antibiotics that bring it back down to the “normal” level.
I finally managed to get in with specialists and have imaging done, which has been very enlightening— evidently, I have a severe fungal sinus infection that has been growing unchecked in my head for over a year (which is a little horrific) and the entirety of my right side sinuses are obstructed. It certainly explains a lot. Surgical intervention is the only treatment, which I am waiting to get the call for scheduling.
Having now seen my imaging, coupled with what my daily life has looked like, I’m personally shifting blame for my all-encompassing and heavily debilitating malaise from my other chronic conditions to this beast that’s been growing in my head, horror protagonist style. Here’s hoping that after surgery I’ll be of a far more sound mind and body. Though an invasive kind of procedure, I’m unbothered by the prospect of sinus surgery— I had a septoplasty/ethmoidectomy/turbinate reduction in 2020 on my left side (after going my whole life to the age of 20 with one functioning nostril as a result of a severe deviated septum + bone spur) and of all the procedures I’ve gone through, sinus surgery is by far one of the easiest recoveries.
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My apologies for the delay in getting this update posted, it’s been hanging out in my drafts while migraines and the nightmare of the end of my semester has been kept me from proofreading and adjusting it. I also apologize for how long it has been since the last update, I didn't realize that it hadn't been only a couple weeks since it was posted.
PROJECT UPDATE
Project Update: Status Update
Hello all-- I am so, so sorry for how long this update has taken, I genuinely thought I had made one about two or three weeks ago and more prior, but evidently I had not.
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Pin production has seen massive delays due to moving manufacturers starting with this project, and the back-and-forth with proof approval and adjustments. I hope to have a more concrete update in that department in the coming weeks.
To address comment section speculation-- no, shipping for this project will not be combined with Pride Potions, the delays and factors affecting this timeline have also bumped that one further as well.
If anyone needs to update addresses at all, send an email to [email protected].
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Some positive news! The washi tape is in, and it might be one of my favorite things I've designed to date, I'm very excited for everyone to get their hands on it!
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Pin production has seen massive delays due to moving manufacturers starting with this project, and the back-and-forth with proof approval and adjustments. I hope to have a more concrete update in that department in the coming weeks.
To address comment section speculation-- no, shipping for this project will not be combined with Pride Potions, the delays and factors affecting this timeline have also bumped that one further as well.
If anyone needs to update addresses at all, send an email to [email protected].
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Some positive news! The washi tape is in, and it might be one of my favorite things I've designed to date, I'm very excited for everyone to get their hands on it!
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Includes Backer-Exclusive Content
Hi, I am wondering what the status is on this project? Many of the other Pintopia creators have either already sent out the pins or are, at very least, transparent with the manufacturing and order process. But there's been nothing here in 4 months. What's going on?
PROJECT UPDATE
Project Update: Surveys - Locking Soon!
At the moment, around 90% of all surveys have been submitted-- thank you so much for everyone's promptness on that!
Surveys will be locking in a few days to finalize counts for manufacturing, you'll be receiving an email tomorrow as the sort of "last call" to make adjustments before that happens. However, you will still be able to update your shipping address as needed for a while-- when those lock you'll be getting a similar reminder and update from me.
If you haven't submitted your survey after they're locked, there's no need to worry! You are still able to complete your survey at any time with no issues. Additionally, if you need to make an adjustment after the surveys lock, you're more than welcome to shoot an email to [email protected] and I can either make the tweaks on the backend/unlock it for you to make your changes.
As always, thank you for the support and enthusiasm for this project!
Surveys will be locking in a few days to finalize counts for manufacturing, you'll be receiving an email tomorrow as the sort of "last call" to make adjustments before that happens. However, you will still be able to update your shipping address as needed for a while-- when those lock you'll be getting a similar reminder and update from me.
If you haven't submitted your survey after they're locked, there's no need to worry! You are still able to complete your survey at any time with no issues. Additionally, if you need to make an adjustment after the surveys lock, you're more than welcome to shoot an email to [email protected] and I can either make the tweaks on the backend/unlock it for you to make your changes.
As always, thank you for the support and enthusiasm for this project!
PROJECT UPDATE
Project Update: Surveys- Resolved Issues
Hey there everyone! Just a brief housekeeping updates addressing some of the small errors/issues that a couple keen-eyed backers caught in the surveys, which have since been resolved:
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Freebie minis for backers who pledged for 3+ pins [Vial of Stardust, Full Moon, Rosemary Sprig]:
- Anyone at the 3+ pin tiers now has an additional pledge question to select their mini
- All the Early Birds who have 3+ have received an $8 credit to select theirs from the add-ons
If you fall under one of these categories and completed your survey before 4 am CDT/9 am UTC yesterday, I recommend going back into your survey to make your selections. Surveys can easily be recovered/accessed again from this link as well as your emails.
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Missing items from Complete Collection tiers:
- Items missing from the automatically added pledge tier items have now been applied to the surveys for these backers
- Missing SKUs included all stickers, washi tape, and all three mini pin
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Lightning/Dreamweaver redesign compromise add-ons for Early Bird backers:
- For any EB backers who want the add-ons, I can apply a $3 credit your survey to honor the original pricing of pins [$12] by covering that difference.
- If you'd like me to take care of that for you, feel free to either drop a comment here or shoot me an email at [email protected]
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Thank you to everyone who alerted me of these hiccups, and please let me know if there are any further mistakes that you might happen to catch!