• Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
    23·
    7 个月前

    Ted Cat had a drama last night.

    I was watching Law n Order CI last night because Vincent D’Onofrio is awesome, and I heard a thwump from upstairs , a meow and then some pathetic helpless mews. I go upstairs and Ted is stuck in the laundry sink. He jumped up thinking it was a bench and a way up to sit on top of the dryer but was surprised and now stuck. Stuck because the edges of the sink are too narrow to balance on and Ted is too fat . I lifted him out. Poor little guy was out of sorts all night, didn’t even want his dinner. Here he is just before I rescued him.

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    13·
    7 个月前
    le vent/le thoughts

    Ugh, I need to socialise with friends more. There’s a meetup at a pub on Friday that my partners mates are going to and have invited us (and others). Partners ex-coworkers from an old job, have hung out with them heaps over the years.

    I just want to hide away forever, like the longer I go without seeing mates the less I actually want to. Which is bad for my mental health, bc I usually justify it with self-destructive thoughts (like “you’re not that funny or smart”, “you’re jobless so what’s there to talk about?”, “they just pretend to like you because they like [partner]”, etc). Which is not healthy.

    Wish I was socialised more as a kid, honestly, some of this I can tell is because I didn’t have friends when I was a youngun

    Of course this is all dependent on whether we’re negative come Friday arvo, but I already feel dread and am wrestling with myself about this.

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
      6·
      7 个月前

      This is highly dependent on transport/partner also being willing to leave (and I know how hard it can be for adults to get together). But is it possible to go for just an hour or two and then leave?

      • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
        5·
        7 个月前

        I have also done this before lol, this is definitely an option as where I am and where the pub is, is very much serviced by a lot of PTV.

      • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
        6·
        7 个月前

        True true! I have done that before and had a lovely time each time.

        I think it’s just, like, the depression. The simple chores, the simple self-care, the simple socialisation, is difficult to start but easy once I’m actually doing it.

        I’m like an old lawn mower that required a good amount of arm strength and willpower to keep pulling the cord and pushing the machine at the same time to start, but once started, I’m revved up

      • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
        4·
        7 个月前

        Hello, I have neglected you. This shall be amended in the coming weeks 💜

        If partner and I are well, you are welcome to join us at the pub too this Friday arvo of course :)

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    11·
    7 个月前

    So, 4 interviews in 3 weeks as “Christian name” as opposed to 3 interviews in 4 months as actual name. I wonder how they’ll react when they think they’re going to meet “Christian name” and get “actual name” instead.

  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
    11·
    7 个月前

    My crud has progressed to a point where I can’t hear anything because my ears are blocked.

    On the bright side, my flat is clean, my accounts are done and I’ve had a haircut. Now to do my neighbour/friend’s dishes - she’s not been well, and it’s something I can do to help her catch up on all the stuff she’s missed while she’s down

  • tone212_@aussie.zone
    10·
    7 个月前

    People who send each sentence of their message

    In seperate text messages

    Instead of compiling all thoughts into one text

    So you receive a bunch of texts and notifications at once

    Annoying or acceptable?

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
    10·
    7 个月前

    Always love when I get an incoming call from Mrs B going “Now dont panic, everything is fine! But… someone bit Tinyest” “Oh damn! Is everyone ok?” “Yeah so turns out Tinyest stuck his fingers in someone elses mouth, the other kid bit down and Tinyest was surprised to discover that getting bitten hurts”. “…” least i dont have to save for Uni!

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    10·
    7 个月前

    All done!

    Didn’t really have to punch that pH down with too much vinegar. Looks a bit under 4. Went for a little bit of apple cider, little bit of white wine and some white.

    Kept the brine so can pad it out more if need be.

    Is hawt.

  • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    7 个月前

    Well today was interesting in the Chinese sense. Took the day off work cos dentist appointment at midday. Then bike got a flat tyre on way to dentist. Took bike to bike hospital to be mended and consigned my soul to public transport. Nearly late for dentist. Then dentist said YOU NEED TWO MORE FILLINGS THAN I PLANNED FOR YOU! So had to wait around in Niddrie central after the appointment was re-scheduled for later on in the day. After all that, had to go pick up bike before getting home.
    On the plus side, Niddrie shopping strip is actually pretty nice. Lots of food options (which I couldn’t take advantage of thankyou Mr Dentist) and some interesting clothes. I was particularly taken with a hot pink fitted faux fur vest in the window of one shop - teamed with a sleek black embroidered black on black shiny shirt underneath with leather look leggings and hot pink boots. Very Suzie Q. I sorta kinda wish I was 19 again, as at that age I’d wear that in a heartbeat. Also the last living Rivers store in captivity, and a pretty comprehensive range of specialty shops and wellness practitioners. Very few empty storefronts. They’ve widened the footpaths with one zillion caffs and there were lots of people out and about enjoying the sunshine. I’d actually make the trip there for clothes - not the faux fur though as I’m too long in the tooth now (dammit).

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
      5·
      7 个月前

      I’ve never been to Niddrie and its a running joke that most people haven’t heard of it (although the ultimate mystery suburb is Travancore). I really ought to check it out one of these days!

      • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
        5·
        7 个月前

        If you’re looking for a Vietnam BBQ for $17 including drink - Niddrie is where to go. Couldn’t vouch for quality as mouth was numb but there’s a host of dining options - turkish, bulgarian, japanese, vietnamese, chinese, aussie, mediterranean, greek you name it.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
      4·
      7 个月前

      I used to live in Essendon and would shop in Niddrie sometimes. The Koala Bread bakery there used to have a line that went for ages.

    • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
      3·
      7 个月前

      I got stuck there for an hour on a 43° day in 2019 with no water waiting for a tram that never came. I ended up seeking refuge in the library and hiding out there until I could figure out a way home. Fun times.

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
    9·
    7 个月前

    I slept early then woke around 12am… Then while half-snoozing together kitty twitched and accidentally socked me in the eye 😅 After that we each had a midnight snack (a few crackers and cocoa for me, wet food for her).

    Bummer

    Edit: Fuck even the crackers still hurt though. I’m still struggling really badly to eat anything.

    I beat myself up a lot for not being focused on art but tbh I’m in an amount of (chronic unmanaged) physical pain on a daily basis that does make it quite difficult to focus. Not whining or looking for sympathy. Just stating a fact that there is a genuine barrier there, and cutting myself some slack.

    • Mittens_meow@aussie.zone
      5·
      7 个月前

      It really sucks being chronically ill - it goes on for so long people just forget about it and it becomes the new normal. Totally get the beating up- stuff needs to be done and there’s a lot of guilt. Take care, and keep posting….

  • shiny_idea@aussie.zone
    9·
    7 个月前

    My hot water bottle betrayed me!

    Woke up this morning feeling a bit damp but didn’t connect the dots until the water had soaked through a couple of layers all the way to the mattress. Bum.

    I guess I didn’t seal the lid properly or something.

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
      5·
      7 个月前

      The rubber perishes over time. Especially round the input plug. If your bottle is more than a year old, it’s probably that. If the inside of the bottle is sticky it’s certainly that and bottle should be replaced.

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
      2·
      7 个月前

      That’s my biggest fear with those things! I’m glad you didn’t burn yourself, that could’ve been real nasty. I know modern ones have special covers and whatnot, but when I was a kid my mum had those real old-school ones and I was always scared of them.

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
    8·
    7 个月前

    Johann Hari, https://johannhari.com/ , dropped another really timely book this week, this time on Ozempic and other weight control drugs, why we get fat and how to not get fat. The problem is going back to a good diet doesn’t reverse the hormonal effects of a bad diet. Intervention may be required for a while.

    And while I cook good meals from basic ingredients I also eat too much and eat some junk, not much junk , but obviously enough to mess me up.

    I’ll get back to youse guys when I finish the book. 👍

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
    7·
    7 个月前

    The days are getting better. Things I am grateful for :)

    Today I got a chocolate covered croissant with a friend. She gave me a gorgeous terrarium with a pink philodendron for my birthday and other pink leafy plants. Without even knowing that I love those plants, she thought it would be perfect for me.

    Called a friend from work for an hour.

    Cried in a soundproof pod at uni and am so grateful that I got to sit in one of those.

    Journalled a bit and realised how grateful I am that I don’t have to be anxious anymore waiting for someone to show me that they love me. I also don’t have to go around catering to an extremely judgemental and picky person’s tastes, like music, movies, places to eat. He was very snobby about these things. I feel so free.

    I added items to my achievable bucket list. Visit the DMZ between the Koreas and try pole. Two very different things. For some reason, I went down an internet rabbit hole on North Korea a couple of years ago. Would recommend listening to The Lazarus Heist podcast if you’re interested in the DPRK.

    I deleted Instagram because I know I would unfortunately stalk my ex and his company. I am no longer doom-scrolling through sad breakup reels and other things that are a waste of time. I have experienced the JOY of missing out. Thought it would be super difficult to give up social media like that but it is helping me live in the present moment. It’s so freeing to consume YouTube and movies as opposed to solely short-form mind-numbing content. Gives you more to talk about too. I am keeping in contact with maybe five friends over text and the others? It helps you realise who really has your back. Quality over quantity. My friends have been screenshotting pictures of cute animals to send to me, and although I’m sad I can’t return the favour like that, it makes me happy.

    Doing my assignments is still really difficult. I will try to apply for extensions.

    Tomorrow I am visiting the GP and then the day after, I am touring a gym that’s nearby.

    I am looking forward to getting myself back. I might cry tomorrow. I might agonise over the future or the past. But whilst it hurts, this change is one of the best things that I think has happened to me. I am so relieved for some reason.

    Feel free to add to my list hehehe

    • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
      6·
      7 个月前

      There’s gonna be a new community on aussie.zone about health and fitness so make sure you join. Be kind to yourself and do nice things for you. I think you’ve got everything covered.