So I'm slightly phobic when it comes to certain creatures on this wonderful planet. I have often been told how silly it is to be so scared of such little things. "You know, they're more scared of you than you are of them."

No, I don't think so. I don't think it's possible for their little brains (or whatever they use to perceive the world around them) are capable of holding the same amount of fear that my much larger brain can hold. And I have a large brain, if the size of my skull is any indication. And it can hold a lot more fear than I like.

I am susceptible of going through phases when I become complacent, where I see the little creatures from a distance, or small versions of these little creatures and I think, "Based on my reaction, or lack thereof, I think I can handle it. Maybe I've reached a point where the fear won't ambush me and make me completely useless when I see one of their larger cousins. Yeah, I think I've come a long way from that last bout of debilitating fear and hyperventilation."

Then I see a large one. Out of the blue, or worse, on my ceiling, or my chair. Most recently, I pulled out a shirt I hadn't worn in quite a while and found that one of these little creatures had created him/herself a little home in it. Fear. Not quite debilitating, but close. Fear sucks. Now I get to take it to the dry cleaners and hope they are more down-to-earth than I am and can handle the situation. Because I don't even want to be there when they open the bag that I stuffed the shirt into and wrapped with a rubber band many, many times over.

On a related note, this is one good reason to have roommates. If I am ever again in a position to interview candidates for an apartment, they'll have to sign an agreement that I can get them to take care of my problem ANY TIME I NEED THEM TO DO IT. I try not to make a nuisance of myself, but there are some situations that I simply cannot handle by myself.

A wonderful friend of mine has offered to go through the rest of my closet with me, shake out my clothes and make sure nothing else is living in there. She also found the Bug Catcher Vacuum for me. I think it's well worth the investment. Especially since I don't want any roommates in the near future.

Have I mentioned that I have great friends?????