08/29/2026
Iāve gone back and forth about sharing this, but lately Iāve really been struggling.
Since coming home from Tennessee, I have been completely exhausted. Not just āI need a good nightās sleepā tired, but the kind of exhaustion that feels like itās living in your bones. My body has been fighting me lately with two bulging discs, two broken toes, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and some hormonal changes that have brought brain fog, poor sleep, and a few other symptoms Iāll spare you the details of.
I have an appointment with my hormone specialist and Iām getting my bloodwork done, so Iām taking care of that part. But Iām realizing how much Iāve been asking of myself. I came home from Tennessee and immediately jumped back into Oregon buying trips, unloading, resetting the store, working long days, and trying to get everything ready for my website launch.
Then thereās the flat lays, invoices, packing orders, shipping, cooking dinner, chores, being a mom⦠and somewhere in there Iām supposed to rest and heal. The truth is, Iām not. Iām tired. Iām overwhelmed. I feel like I could cry at any given moment, and when I get home I just want to crawl into bed. And the hardest part? I LOVE what I do. Iām so incredibly grateful for this business and every single customer who continues to support me. I donāt take any of it for granted. But loving what you do doesnāt mean it doesnāt take a toll. Iāve spent so much time trying to keep up that Iām finally having to admit Iām running myself into the ground. So Iām trying to learn how to pace myself. Maybe the website can take a little longer. Maybe the flat lay can wait. Maybe the boxes can ship tomorrow. Maybe I can sit down without feeling guilty.
Iām still going to show up, still going to bring you beautiful old things, and Iām still so excited about whatās happening at The Vintage Bunkhouse. But I also need to take care of the person behind it. So if things are a little slower for a bit, please know itās not because I donāt care. Itās because Iām learning that I canāt pour from an empty cup. Thank you for being here, supporting my business, and giving me grace while I figure out how to do all of this without completely burning myself out. ā¤ļø