Jun 10, 2024
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We had a building dog park at our old apartment but it’s obviously so much better having our own space where he can frolic and bound and play with sticks and chew on bones to his heart’s content.
But honestly just getting to see him continue to grow up is the best thing that’s happened to me this year because last year my cat died just shortly after her first birthday! So I’m so happy I have Benny with me; he had his first birthday in March and his first adoption anniversary in June 💖 it’s been a rebalancing year for me not a lot happening but simple pleasures
Dec 26, 2024
It’s my son Benny’s second birthday!!! I was very upset that I wasn’t going to be with him today because my temporary living situation required that he stay with a sitter but luckily I found myself a place and I’m going to be with him again in a few days so I’ll make it up to him then 💖 he is the sweetest silliest boy in the world and the light of my life
Mar 27, 2025
He just had his one year birthday last week!! Nicknames: Bennington Bear, Benito, Ben-Ben, Mr. Pig. And the demon that sometimes overtakes him and makes him act in wicked ways is named Ynneb
Apr 2, 2024
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My dad teases me about how when I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do when I was on the landline phone with somebody—be it a relative or one of my best friends—was to breathlessly describe the things that were in my bedroom so that they could have a mental picture of everything I loved and chose to surround myself with, and where I sat at that moment in time. Perfectly Imperfect reminds me of that so thanks for always listening and for sharing with me too 💌
Feb 23, 2025
May 28, 2025
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I’ve been thinking about how much of social media is centered around curating our self-image. When selfies first became popular, they were dismissed as vain and vapid—a critique often rooted in misogyny—but now, the way we craft our online selves feels more like creating monuments.
We try to signal our individuality, hoping to be seen and understood, but ironically, I think this widens the gap between how others perceive us and who we really are. Instead of fostering connection, it can invite projection and misinterpretation—preconceived notions, prefab labels, and stereotypes. Worse, individuality has become branded and commodified, reducing our identities to products for others to consume.
On most platforms, validation often comes from how well you can curate and present your image—selfies, aesthetic branding, and lifestyle content tend to dominate. High engagement is tied to visibility, not necessarily depth or substance. But I think spaces like PI.FYI show that there’s another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. It’s refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, I’ve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentional—something that contributes to the story I want to tell rather than defining it. Sharing less allows me to express who I am beyond appearance.
For women, especially, sharing less can be a radical act in a world where the default is to objectify ourselves. It resists the pressure to center appearance, focusing instead on what truly matters: our thoughts, voices, and authenticity. I’ve posted a handful of pictures of myself in 2,500 posts because I care more about showing who I am than how I look.
In trying to be seen, are we making it harder for others to truly know us? It’s a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024