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* the only recommendation I have that doesnāt involve killing them is trying to seal any areas that go outside because I assume theyāre getting in from somewhere?
* swallowing the spiders, swallowing a bird to catch the spiders, swallowing a cat to catch the bird, swallowing a dog to catch the cat, et cetera. I donāt know why
* getting a cat actually if you donāt have one? Maybe they can help š (just kidding I just saw you said āwithout inviting a different animal inā)
* diatomaceous earth or borax sprinkled around the perimeters of the house
* I avoid going into my detached garage because itās full of spiderwebs and it creeps me out but winter is coming so I think it has to be cleared out to like park in. my dad (nature hippie who ordinarily hates killing any creatures, insects and spiders included) told me to buy a shopvac and vacuum them all up. So like very meticulously vacuuming all nooks and crannies
Nov 1, 2024
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exam tomorrow, impostor syndrome, fear, regret, frustration.
I found a spider on my bathroom wall, I decided to chat with her for a little while. I warned her not to crawl on me when iām sleeping or on my bed, and kindly asked not to have babies. I also gently asked her not to go into my dirty laundry or when I put it in the washing machine, she will die. I donāt wanna kill her, she lives in my house too, since she canāt pay rent I asked for some pest control activities, I hope she will agree to these terms.
my little silent roommate, I have decided itās name will be Fern. I hope Fern will bring me luck for my exam tomorrow, next time I see her I shall tell her about it.
thanks Fern, goodnight and eat well.
May 29, 2025
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my biggest fear is bugs and spiders especially daddy long legs spiders cause theyāre disgusting HOWEVER sometimes i let it slide if i find one in my room cause itās not close enough to bother me
one lived in my wardrobe for months cause it was out of the way and i would only have to see it if i got clothes out so that was fine but then it just disappeared so rip i guess unless itās living in some corner
just found one this morning in a corner under my shelves and u know what it can live! i literally canāt see it unless i bend down from a certain angle so whatever as long as i donāt see it move itās fine
Mar 16, 2025
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I think a lot of fear is learned (noticing kids are often pretty chill with potato bugs and ants and etc) and am finding that exposure therapy, knowledge on how to identify the few dangerous species in my region, and mentally reframing things can do a lot for helping to become brave in ways that are kind. I think that genre of bravery may just be the most useful and cool. Iām at a point where Iām fine with a spider living in my home.
Apr 18, 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 somebodyābe it a relative or one of my best friendsāwas 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 š
Feb 23, 2025
May 28, 2025
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Iāve 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 vapidāa critique often rooted in misogynyābut 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 misinterpretationāpreconceived 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 imageāselfies, 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 thereās another way: where connection is built on shared ideas, tastes, and interests rather than surface-level content. Itās refreshing to be part of a community that values thoughts over optics.
By sharing so few images of myself, Iāve found that it gives others room to focus on my ideas and voice. When I do share an image, it feels intentionalāsomething 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. Iāve 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? Itās a question worth considering.
Dec 27, 2024