My stylist outdid himself this time with my hair color itās really fun and creative and so vividā¦ darker auburn at the roots, rich violet red on the lengths and the ends look like licks of flame. So it was nice to see that it made an impression on somebody the first time I went out after washing it. Superficial as a response to this ask but appreciated!
(Itās unfortunate that the emoji library on here isnāt updated š¦āš„)
Actually also number two a colleague I regularly work with called me brilliant in a big meeting he was leading in front of some of our executive leadership. In my head I was like You really think so?? š„¹
Nov 28, 2024
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A customer where I work told me that I have āMidwest energyā
One of the best compliments I ever got ā¤ļøš¤
Jan 24, 2025
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This director-level employee left the company that I work at and when we were saying our goodbyes she said i was so talented and amazing to work with.
That or once these older college girls said i looked like a young mick jagger i think that was a compliment and not a jab
Jul 15, 2024
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āYou good? You know youāve got that look.ā
-one of my coworkers
Feb 16, 2025
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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
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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