when i first asked about bugs, it was like a secret mission, on the qt, because i thought grown-ups would discredit my interest, saying bugs were just pests. but then, i saw how cool they were, with all their tiny parts moving together. my initial fear turned into excitement, and i couldn’t help but request more and more bug books from the library. it’s like every time i learn something new, i renew my love for entomology, all in hush-hush adventure mode.