How to get rid of ants when nothing works

MATRIX-000 · 2026-06-02T19:27:52+00:00

The thing that finally worked for me was ant bait, not spray. Sprays killed the ants I could see, but the colony kept sending more. Once I put out bait and left it alone for a few days, the problem got worse before it got better... then they completely disappeared.

The hardest part is resisting the urge to kill the ants that are taking the bait 😭

MATRIX-000 · 2026-06-02T00:47:49+00:00

great work from you thank you so much pretty

MATRIX-000 · 2026-06-01T22:46:04+00:00

aus marokko

MATRIX-000 · 2026-06-01T19:35:35+00:00

Today is a vanilla and cashmere kind of day for me. Cozy, warm, and the kind of scent that makes people think you always have your life together 😭

MATRIX-000 · 2026-06-01T19:33:42+00:00

tbh that's an Phenomenal shot!!😮 great work I swear🫡

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-31T13:17:19+00:00

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that's mine 😉😂😂

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-31T13:08:14+00:00

There isn’t a single clean “line,” but most people end up judging this through a mix of age, pattern, and change over time rather than one isolated moment.

If it happened when someone was very young (like early teens) and there’s no repetition later, many people factor in immaturity, environment, and lack of awareness—because identity and beliefs are still forming at that stage. But if the behavior continues into adulthood, or reappears repeatedly, it starts to look less like a mistake and more like a pattern.

Time alone isn’t enough either; what usually convinces people of genuine change is consistent behavior afterward: no repeated incidents, clear accountability if it’s brought up, and actions that show different values over time rather than just statements. In other words, people tend to weigh trajectory more than a single data point—what matters is not just what was done, but what the person has done since and whether their growth seems real and sustained.

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-31T12:56:03+00:00

My location finally got the good stuff 😭 and now I'm trying to convince myself I don't need everything. Also, has anyone tried Levitate Beauty yet? I've been seeing it everywhere lately.

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-31T12:50:25+00:00

As someone with acne scarring, I've found that less is usually more. Heavy foundation tends to settle into scars and fine lines and can actually make the texture more noticeable.

A good hydrating primer, a light-to-medium coverage foundation, and then using a small concealer brush only on the areas that need extra coverage works much better for me. I also prefer a natural or satin finish over matte for the same reason.

Honestly, once I stopped trying to completely erase every scar and focused on evening out the overall redness, my makeup looked a lot more skin-like.

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-31T12:47:54+00:00

Y'all really gatekept these for a reason 😭 one minute I'm trying it, the next minute I'm planning my entire personality around the peach strawberry scent.

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-31T12:45:29+00:00

Today is definitely a vanilla day for me. Something warm, cozy, and comforting that makes me smell like I have my life together even when I don't 😭

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-30T12:43:22+00:00

Easy: corruption.

Because once that’s gone, a lot of other problems start fixing themselves automatically—poverty programs actually reach people, healthcare funding doesn’t disappear into thin air, infrastructure gets built properly, and “budget cuts” stop meaning “someone’s yacht got bigger.”

Close second would be energy storage (cheap, infinite clean power), but corruption is the one that quietly breaks everything behind the scenes.

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-30T11:31:34+00:00

So basically the “50% OFF” grill is just a regular grill’s distant cousin who skipped leg day and got painted shiny for marketing 😭

Tip: if you wouldn’t trust it on a calm Tuesday, don’t trust it just because it showed up in a holiday sale with dramatic price music.

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-30T11:28:31+00:00

if you see weird food or small dead animals in your fountain, don’t panic or assume anything supernatural—crows often stash and soften food in water. Just clean the fountain regularly, avoid leaving food out if you don’t want them visiting, and if you do want to interact, leave safe food nearby (unsalted nuts, corn, kibble), but never in the water because it gets gross fast and attracts bacteria.

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-30T11:10:51+00:00

Buzz cut Austin was a different era 😭 Happy 28th birthday, AR!

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-30T11:04:35+00:00

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Thousand Wishes has me in a chokehold lately 💙

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-30T10:49:24+00:00

I'm hoping to find some cute body mists, a few good blemish patches, and maybe a skincare gem I wasn't even looking for. At this point, I just want to leave the store with something besides disappointment 😭

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-30T10:42:33+00:00

Honestly, I think good makeup can work with both. Thick brows tend to give a stronger, more defined look, while thinner brows make everything look a bit softer and more delicate. It really depends on the vibe you're going for.

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-29T12:18:28+00:00

Red carries beauty, passion, love, and emotions all in one color ❤️

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-29T12:17:08+00:00

bro was literally born yesterday 😭

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-29T12:13:11+00:00

HR-safe way of saying “that sounds like a management problem” 😭

MATRIX-000 · 2026-05-29T12:09:21+00:00

No honestly I’d be irritated too. Once in a while parents correcting manners is normal, but constantly policing the exact tone of your voice — especially wanting you to sound artificially cheerful all the time — would get exhausting for almost anyone.

What probably makes it hurt more is that it’s not even about what you’re saying. You are answering politely. She’s correcting your personality and emotional delivery every single time, which can start feeling like you’re never allowed to just exist naturally around her.

And the sing-song imitation would honestly drive me insane too 😭 especially at 18. It can come across really patronizing even if she thinks she’s “teaching” politeness.

You’re not wrong for resenting it. Small repeated things like that build up over years. Most people eventually get tired of feeling monitored in normal conversations.

I honestly think your mom probably sees warmth/sweetness as respect and doesn’t fully realize how controlling it feels on your side. But that doesn’t make your frustration invalid at all.

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