10/16/2026
I hope everyone is well and enjoying the cooler temps that are coming in 🍂
Due to a combination of the economy and becoming a single parent/head of household, I’ve been working 2 jobs (both minimum wage) at over 50 hours a week to make ends meet. My storage shed flooded, leaving event items ruined and while trying to pay rent and bills on time, I now have the need to replace needed items while trying to keep up on plant maintenance. I’ve also had health concerns requiring additional testing, luckily nothing too serious yet.
I’ve been exhausted on most days, not having the mental capabilities to not feel drowned by daily life. I’m finally to a point where I can get my bills paid on time. I was hoping to find a place less expensive to rent but with the deadline to renew my lease coming up sooner rather than later, I’ve run out of time to find another place.
As many struggles as I’ve had, I’ve caught up on the majority of the maintenance for my car and finally have some sort of routine with making sure household chores and tasks are completed. The latter was a win that I didn’t think would ever come to fruition but between my apps for my calendar and for reminders has helped my brain sort out and juggle most of what needs to be done. My work schedule changes every week but I’m lucky to work with 2 employers that allow a great amount of flexibility due to many appointments and commitments.
I’ll keep this page (and IG) running in hopes that I’ll be able to see my friends again under a purple tent with beautiful plants to share.
TLDR; I’m stepping back from plant events until further notice after running on fumes for the past few months.
