If you’re just here for the campaign progress and don’t need my life story, feel free to skip down to the ~ Progress Report ~ section below. 😄💖
For everyone still reading…
Over the last couple of weeks, some of you may have noticed my extended absence, and I wanted to apologize for any delays in replies and updates during that time!
I took a trip up north to celebrate my great-aunt’s 100th birthday 🎂 with 60+ relatives, many of whom I haven’t seen in over 20 years (and quite a few I’d never met at all). It was a blast, and the weather was gorgeous. (I miss the idea of actually having seasons sometimes… Texas just doesn’t quite deliver there. 🫠)
I also got to attend a Christmas get-together with my mom and her old high school crew, and spent a night huddled around a puzzle with her and her siblings. Overall, it was a really lovely little holiday break. However… somewhere along the way I picked up a fun mystery virus as a souvenir. 🤒🤧
I got tested twice for flu, COVID, and Strep, and all came back negative, so it was something else entirely that I apparently was not vaccinated for. 💉 Throw my first ever panic attack into the mix, and that sums up the roller coaster of a December I've had so far.
Thus, I made the executive decision to extend my “vacation” a bit, rest up, and live on soup for a while. The good news is: I’m feeling much better now, and I’m back with an update! 💪 I didn’t just vanish without getting anything done, so read on to see where the campaign currently stands~
📋 Progress Report 📋
BackerKit has officially disbursed the funds, which means four pins are now in production:
🍃 Chikorita
🔥 Tepig
💧 Totodile
💎 Mega Stone
Next up on my list is finalizing:
🕶️ Squirtle + Sunglasses
🍱 The remaining Filler Pins
💝 The Starter Stickers
Once those are fully polished and ready, they’ll be sent off to production as well. I’ll post another update as more of these move forward.
📝 Surveys 📝
I know, I know, numbers, but I thought you’d like a peek at where things stand. 😅
85% of surveys are completed so far! 🎉🎉🎉
If you haven’t filled yours out yet, no worries at all! You still have until January 10th to do so. I know the holidays are hectic and it can take a bit to settle into the new year, so I wanted to build in a little buffer for everyone. 💌
That’s all for now!
I’ll post again as soon as I have more news to share, whether that’s pin samples, production photos, or more progress on Squirtle and the rest of the PokéBites crew. And if were late to back the campaign and haven't hit up the Pre-Order Shop, there's still time!
