so far, COVID symptoms rather mild, but appear to have lost my sense of taste. As one who loves to cook, this is distressing. Hope it returns quickly.
Daily discussion thread: 🌭 Saturday, May 18, 2024
Submitted 1 year ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I post this for everyone, but super strong distinctive scents can still active your sense of smell. Quick, sharp inhales of things like orange peel, strong curry and essential oils can work. Also, the combo of sour and sweet in things like freshly cut oranges still activates your taste buds kinda like you’re getting the full experience. I found all these really comforting while waiting for smell to return.
ajsadauskas@aus.social 1 year ago
@Pilk @melbourne_wanderer Wifey had COVID about a month ago. It was really bad for a week, including intense migraines, but then cleared up.
About a week after most of her symptoms cleared, she began regaining her sense of taste.
A couple of weeks after that, we were in a queue outdoors and she complained: "Ugh I can't stand the smell of cigarettes. Wait — I can smell the smokers! This is amazing! I CAN SMELL THE SMOKERS!"
Your mileage may vary, but for her it was mostly back within a month.
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I’ve found that I can “sense” citrus, salt and chilli. Not quite what I’m used to, but better than nothing!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Hugs and firm handshakes hoping you get better.
I need you to stay alive, capish?
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone 1 year ago
understood!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Late night gang checking In… what what beratnas
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Good night. 😋
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Not much paisan
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I’ve just put fresh sheets on the bed (with Mr Woof’s “help”) and am looking forward to bedtime. I’ve got my favourite jungle print doona cover on and also have my leopard print flannelette pjs out ready.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 year ago
So over the last few months, I’ve been looking at more options for school and was considering home schooling. When I started speaking with an education specialist outside of my school, she said that because of my raw English scores, I should just go straight into the TAFE course I wanted to study (Cert III in Community Services).
I remember being told basic TAFE course entry requirements are generally BKSB or equivalent (ACSF/LLN) scores of 3 or higher. At last test, I scored a 4 in english and 2 in math, but they suggested that regardless it’s worth having a crack and seeing if they’ll accept me. Today I did a retest and have progressed to a level 5 in english, but am still a level 2 in math. But I’m 93% of the way to level 3, so I decided to apply for the course anyway.
(BKSB/ACSF scores are out of 5, and my school ties them to the years of high school. So the target is to meet a BKSB of 5 by the time you finish year 12, with a 1 being the goal by the end of year 8, so on. So since I’m still in year 10, I am above where I should be in english (which is a big surprise to me, because I’ve always struggled with things like essay style writing), and a 2 in math is where I should be.)
I don’t have high hopes, I feel like on paper I must look like a really, really bad student, and they don’t take scores into account in the initial application at all. Still, even if they knock me back, that is better than where I stand now, since it’ll tell me exactly what the problem is. Right now I don’t know whether it’s being 17, not having finished year 10, not being great in math, or any number of other things that will be an issue. The course doesn’t list any entry requirements, though, so fingers crossed I guess 🤞
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Is there any contact at the tafe you could talk to? All these requirements are based on “normal” circumstances - Talking it through with a course or enrollment coordinator might help you identify any fast track option or other thing you can do?
Baku@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Possibly (probably). I decided to just enrol for the course and see what happens. They need a signature from child protection before my application will progress to a human, but I assume once it does they’ll call me if they have questions, or if they plan on rejecting me
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Mate, and I believe most people here would back me on this, but based on your writing over the years, you’d be a better candidate for heading into uni than most kids your age. Your capacity for research, ability to write, and emotional maturity is way beyond that of many adults I know…
But yeah, I get that in your situation you might be happier by getting out of the school system asap.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Home from second social occasion in as many nights. Extremely rare for me. Had fun both nights. Had two drinks night one, three drinks tonight and called it early rather than carry on as I could’ve. To continue would mean I needed to get quite drunk indeed because my social energy was so low. I’m glad I made the sensible choice
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 year ago
2 hours of video equals 5ish hours of study. I’m done for the evening thank fuck. My hand hurts from taking notes lol
Also for your amusement:
At least the fresh roll isn’t going to waste.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Slay, King! 👑
Gibson is just ensuring you never forget the importancd of TP, for you and her :D
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 year ago
She’s a great reminder lol
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Seriously hate paper straws. They always break on me and then I can’t enjoy my beverage with a straw as I would like.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I just hate turtles
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 year ago
It’s the texture too.
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I hate them too, they don’t last long enough and sometimes have an aftertaste.
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I just got a collapsible metal one and keeps it in mah purse
bull@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I’ve got a $100 Dan Murphy’s gift card I’ve had since Christmas itching to be spent and a desire to get outside myself today. Trying to think of something special to buy myself.
Maybe it’s a fancy whisky day. I already have fancy gin, fancy vodka and fancy tequila here which I’ve had for ages. Hmm.
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I vote fancy whisky, always like to have one in the booze cupboard. Perfect for winter nights too.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Dalwhinnie!
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Today calls for a treat, I’m getting a coffee at a cafe. Knuckling down on all the shit I need to get done, which, looking at the weather over the next few days, appears to include ALL the washing done and dry by the end of today.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
😭 I really really relly want to do so much work and stuff but I have to rest my back. drives me crazy to do nothing
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 year ago
It’s too cold for singlet and boxers to bed. Way too cold.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
guys, the best PJs for men are from Peter Alexander, I used to buy them for my FIL and they are very practical, comfortable and very warm.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I’d feel pretty fancy wearing PJ’s to bed. But hey, maybe it’s time lol
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I busted out the second doona last night. It came off halfway thru the night but I didn’t notice apparently
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I’ve covered the electric heating pad with a fleecy blanket in my bed - Miss Moo is sleeping on top of both with the doona over her. It says it has a temperature limit and is intended for pets so hopefully that’s safe.
Fun headache and nausea. Not sure if it’s because I was focusing my eyes on close work for almost an hour with the glare of a lamp, have been sleeping poorly, or the flu shot from 2-3 days ago has caught up with me.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
hugs
Cendana@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Was hoping to keep our car scratch free for years to come. Bought it new less than a year ago.
Today while waiting for my wife to finish work, a ute backed into it. Other guy was nice though.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 year ago
If you have comprehensive insurance then you’ll be right. These things happen. It’s much more painful to your heart and wallet when it’s you causing the damage to your own car…
Cendana@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Yep that’s true. We’re comprehensively insured - but I’ve raised it as other party at fault. Got their details, license etc.
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Hubs literally hit our fencepost immediately after signing the papers on our car, so you’re over the bar at least
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Need to go buy another dog crate for my car. Don’t feel safe after the Rowville kidnapping incident. The police station is maybe 50m away from where it happened. I shop there sometimes, always thought it was safe and well lit etc. Gonna take the dog out with me where possible. I read some news article a few weeks ago where a woman who had her German shepherd in the car was not targeted by the offender.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Actually terrifying how brazen it was - your idea is a good one!! I reckon they would be deterred by a dog in the car, so a crate is deffo a good idea!
I hope they catch the perp soon; gives me the heebie jeebies.
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Please don’t leave your dog in the car for extended periods of time. And absolutely never ever in summer, they can die. I think it was a rare one off, in all my life in Melbourne this is the only time I’ve heard of something like this. I suspect she was a target because the baby could be a hostage. Best bet is to park in highly visible areas, like near entrance or other busy area.
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I don’t shop long - like 15-20 min max and I have a tesla with dog mode (temperature controlled). Pup will be fine.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
The cat is… A cat. I usually get up at 6am on the weekdays and help my partner get up and ready for work. I tend to give the cat some food around the same time.
Well, he was pawing and scratching at the closet and my face at 6am. So I get up and put some food out, but he wasn’t hungry apparently. So I paid down on the couch and he just jumped up and fell asleep between my legs.
Asshole. Smart, dumb asshole.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 year ago
You could have said nothing more after that first sentence and I think we’d somehow all know exactly what happened. Bloody cats!
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Let’s just say I could really do with a big bowl of potato gems right now.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Family day out today. Went to IKEA looking for random stuff.
Really proud of the kids cracking jokes at people I would make fun of.
Does it sound mean? It does.
Was it funny at the time? Hell yeah.
Did the people deserve it? Maybe…but it was funny.
Am I ashamed? Not really.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Ikea is like the aussie “people of walmart” 😀🧟♀️
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Turning these cardboard things from the tea I bought into bookmarks. Not the best colouring effort, but better than blank :3
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 year ago
That’s pretty!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Yay, I won tattslotto! $8.85, over half of what I spent back 🤣
Now to decide whether to blow it all on another ticket…
Cendana@aussie.zone 1 year ago
$8.85 minus what you spent.
Then if you don’t win, you won’t end up negative.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I’m already negative, the ticket was just over $15. Even more negative if you add in the powerball ticket. So I’m not so much winning as lossing less badly at this point.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
My best was $8000 and that was in 1982. I have bought only one ticket since.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
🎼And I’m tired
Nine hundred sit-ups a day
I’m painting my hair the color of mud
Mud okay?
I’m tired, tired
Anybody care what I say?
No!
Painting my hair the color of mud 🎶Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Ocean was a bit rough but there were some peeps in without wetsuits (rare)!
Always makes me happy to see others with the same idea
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calhoon2005@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I almost went in with the doggo after my run this morning, but it looked just too damn cold.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Mein liebe made currywurst. Delicious.
Now I’m full of coffee and sausage
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
home made chili cheese bread is rising
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I’m making some progress, after weeks of procrastination - first 6 nights of my trip are sorted, as well as the ferry booking!
Of course, there have been consequences, as accom and car booking for the shared part of my trip with my friends is basically sold out, so I’ve had to book somewhere a 30 minute drive from where they’re staying (and gotta rely on the public bus to get to and fro - it’s Japan, we’ll survive). Crossing our fingers something will come through with a car booking in that period even for just one day.
Now to do the next 9 days. And travel insurance and a damn travel SIM. I got this…
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Sort of put my foot in it tonight. Headed down the bellarine to p’s place. Their stove top has stopped sparking. Mum’s frustration was real.
Anyway said their ancestors a few 100k years ago would be upset because at least they could light a fire.
had that lined up for a few hours and it didn’t go down as well as expected.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Made ramen. Watching Ponyo. Sadly no ham.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Gave my partner whiplash with my Everything playlist. Tenacious D, followed by Nickel Creek, followed by The Rembrants, followed by MCR.
The poor man is having an aneurysm listening to it. The playlist title isn’t a lie, don’t know what to tell him 😂
Alamutjones@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Mmm tired
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Ok. My goal is 2.5 hours of the 6 hour video today. Here we go. Come on ADHD medication, work your magic!!!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Since the cold swims the last few years at this time of year have been very confusing body-wise.
It’s getting to the in between temp where the brown fat activates and deactivates on and off. So you actually feel colder if it warms up a bit but when the temp drops it kicks back in.
It’s interesting stuff:
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/…/24015-brown-fat
In that article it talks about needing to be cold a few times a week, but I’ve found it still works weeks / months between cold swims.
Also in light of being told just the other day about whatever genetic problem I might have relating to high cholesterol decided to go down the rabbit hole and it turns out brown fat reduces hypercholesterolaemia.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25754609/
So there you go. Something that started out as something ‘fun’ to do turns out it’s a big area of research, and might even prolong my time on this god-forsaken rock and I never would’ve known otherwise.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone 1 year ago
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Got the telescope out. Got very satisfying woah’s from the kids.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Mate I’m middle aged-ish and I’m all woah over here lol
calhoon2005@aussie.zone 1 year ago
I’ve recently discovered Astronomy Cast… Check it out if you haven’t. Very accessible all things astronomy podcast…and no Neil deGrasse Tyson
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Why can’t you see any stars?
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 year ago
This, I think, is the Moon’s terminator. The boundary of what’s lit up by sunlight and what’s not in the sunlight. So this is just all Moon, with no night sky visible.
To take pictures of the stars, you would need a camera on a really long exposure, at the very least. They’re so very faint; even then they wouldn’t look too different to how we see them with our eyes.
It’s hard enough trying to take a picture of planets past Saturn/Uranus. They’re so distant. You’d need what astronomers use to see any details. So far away, and so faint.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 year ago
Add another woah from me. Woahhhh
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 year ago
ooh nice!