My office is a lot more exciting looking. The trunk at the foot of my bed belonged to my grandfather and I take it with me everywhere I move because it’s so sturdy/my dog Benny uses it to hop up and down from the bed because he gets scared jumping on the slippery wood floor lol. I actually nearly broke my toe stubbing it on the corner in the dark recently 🤡 Probably getting a new bed frame with a headboard soon… and a rug and new nightstands. Work in progress 🚧
Jan 10, 2025
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I’ve moved since my last desk post, this one’s in a considerably smaller bedroom but fits neatly into the corner. External monitor isn’t always in use, so it’s nice to have it off the desk and able to sit on the floor when off (don’t look at the floor too much I know it’s messy). Lil mobile above my head while I work, Sun Ra is still taped to the wall.
I’m thinking about putting some shelves on the wall(s) to add storage and minimize clutter.
Sep 23, 2024
basement desk, but i’ve tried to jazz it up as much as i can. 80s garfield plushes on the floor, halloween posters on the wall, in-progress pop tab chainmail in the corner, double stereos, it’s definitely... a place to do things…
Jun 14, 2024
Didn’t realize you can’t share photos in asks - this is my desk. Sentimental trinkets on the top part, kinda bare and utilitarian otherwise
Mar 7, 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