I don’t know if any of this works because I still haven’t tried but I’ve read that they don’t like sandalwood and I have a sandalwood oil perfume so that’s on the list. some people say they use the Trader Joe’s lemongrass body oil as mosquito repellent. I own some kind of hippie DEET-free bug spray that I always forget to put on… it’s most likely my negligence that makes me suffer but it shouldn’t be like this just going into my backyard!!! White flower oil which I’ve recommended before for a number of applications is also amazing applied to bites
Aug 14, 2024
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Simple: If you do not want bug bites, get this lavender oil from The Herb Bar in Austin, Texas. The store is magical, to say the least, and it’s the only bug repellent I’ve ever found that works.
Oct 12, 2021
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spiders don't like the way they smell! apparently if you just spray some essential oils around they'll migrate elsewhere. i just googled to fact-check myself and apparently the same goes for lavender and mint, which are maybe slightly gentler on the (human) nose
Nov 1, 2024
essential if you’re a sweaty b*tch like me. I’ve been using it for ten years it’s non toxic and keeps you odorless… comes in citrus, rose and sage can recommend all three. Also so good for touchups on the go but be careful because a few years ago the cap came loose in my bag and it spilled and the alcohol literally dissolved the bottom of my patent leather Marc Jacobs purse 🤡
Apr 5, 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
Schedule sent my resignation email for the morning, effective immediately ✅💅
Feb 27, 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