Night Market Survey Update #2 and new poll!
5 days ago
– Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 02:54:07 PM
Hey all,
This is a very long update, so if you do not want to read through it all, there's a TDLR at the bottom!
This is a very long update, so if you do not want to read through it all, there's a TDLR at the bottom!
📋 Survey Update + What’s Next
Surveys have officially been submitted to BackerKit for approval!
Once they’re approved, I’ll be sending out a smoke test.
If you’re not familiar, a smoke test is a small test batch of surveys sent to a limited group of backers to make sure everything is working correctly. This includes selections, pricing, shipping, and add-ons. It helps catch any issues before the full rollout.
If everything looks good after the smoke test, I’ll send out the rest of the surveys shortly after. I’ll also post another update as soon as all surveys are live so you know it’s time to go in and complete yours.
🖤 A Quick (and Honest) Update
I want to start by saying thank you for your patience, and also apologize for how long it took to get surveys to this point.
In my last update, I mentioned having surgery and expected to be back to work in about 4 days. I completely underestimated what recovery would look like this time around.
This was my third gastrointestinal surgery, so it’s not my first rodeo, but my body just did not respond well this time. Recovery ended up taking closer to two weeks before I felt anything close to normal, and it was honestly a really rough stretch.
In hindsight, trying to fit surgery into a very small window between in-person events, active projects, and upcoming international travel probably wasn’t my best planning move. Based on past experiences, I truly didn’t expect it to hit this hard or last this long.
I know I’ve said it already, but I truly appreciate how patient and understanding this community has been.
Recovery was not just physically difficult, it also took a real toll on my mental health. I wasn’t able to function in my normal routine at all, and even basic things like eating and drinking became a challenge. I had to stick to a liquid and soft food diet, and at times everything tasted metallic. My options were extremely limited, swallowing was painful, and there were periods where I couldn’t even take my regular psych medications because it would trigger spasms with crippling, radiating pain in my back.
On top of that, staying hydrated was difficult, which left me dealing with low energy and not getting enough calories, as well as constantly being dehydrated. It was a lot to navigate all at once, and definitely not the recovery I expected.
That said, I am on the mend. I’m still in recovery, but things are improving every day and I’m getting back into a normal working rhythm!
⚙️ Behind the Scenes
Even though surveys haven’t gone out yet, work on the project has absolutely been moving forward.
I’ve been deep in the manufacturing process, working through design approvals, revisions, and back and forth with manufacturers to get everything ready for production. So while this part has felt quiet on the surface, a lot has been happening behind the scenes.
Once surveys are completed, I’ll have final counts and can move straight into production.
📦 Add-Ons + New Items
To get surveys out as quickly as possible, I made the decision to hold back some of the additional add-ons and new items I had originally planned to include.
I still love those ideas and will absolutely be revisiting them, but they will most likely show up in a future project rather than being added here.
🔒 Fulfillment + Transparency
I also want to reassure you that I have successfully fulfilled 14 projects prior to this one, and I have never left a project unfulfilled.
Sometimes things happen and timelines shift, but I will always:
- Keep you updated
- Be transparent about where things are at
- Follow through and deliver the project
🔮 What’s Coming Next
I do have another crowdfunded project in the pipeline, but there is no launch date just yet.
Right now, my focus is on getting:
- Firmly Grasp It currently in manufacturing
- The Night Market currently in surveys
into a really solid place.
Once both projects feel caught up and on track, I will announce timing for the next launch.
I have also included a poll in this update where you can vote between two themes I am considering for the next project. I would love your input on what you want to see next.
Thank you again for your patience, your support, and for sticking with this project. It really does mean a lot.
Onward to surveys and production. 🖤📚
TLDR: Surveys have been submitted for approval and will roll out soon starting with a smoke test. Recovery delayed things more than expected, but I’m back, production work is already underway, and next steps are moving forward.
