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: đ Saturday, May 18, 2024
Submitted â¨â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago⊠by â¨Seagoon_@aussie.zone⊠to â¨melbourne@aussie.zoneâŠ
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melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Pilk@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 youâre getting the full experience. I found all these really comforting while waiting for smell to return.
ajsadauskas@aus.social â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 â 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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâve found that I can âsenseâ citrus, salt and chilli. Not quite what Iâm used to, but better than nothing!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Hugs and firm handshakes hoping you get better.
I need you to stay alive, capish?
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
understood!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Late night gang checking In⌠what what beratnas
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Good night. đ
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Not much paisan
RustyRaven@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâve just put fresh sheets on the bed (with Mr Woofâs âhelpâ) and am looking forward to bedtime. Iâve got my favourite jungle print doona cover on and also have my leopard print flannelette pjs out ready.
Baku@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
So over the last few months, Iâve 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 itâs worth having a crack and seeing if theyâll 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 Iâm 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 Iâm still in year 10, I am above where I should be in english (which is a big surprise to me, because Iâve always struggled with things like essay style writing), and a 2 in math is where I should be.)
I donât have high hopes, I feel like on paper I must look like a really, really bad student, and they donât 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 itâll tell me exactly what the problem is. Right now I donât know whether itâs 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 doesnât list any entry requirements, though, so fingers crossed I guess đ¤
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Is there any contact at the tafe you could talk to? All these requirements are based on ânormalâ 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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 theyâll call me if they have questions, or if they plan on rejecting me
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Mate, and I believe most people here would back me on this, but based on your writing over the years, youâd 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 knowâŚ
But yeah, I get that in your situation you might be happier by getting out of the school system asap.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 couldâve. To continue would mean I needed to get quite drunk indeed because my social energy was so low. Iâm glad I made the sensible choice
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
2 hours of video equals 5ish hours of study. Iâm done for the evening thank fuck. My hand hurts from taking notes lol
Also for your amusement:
At least the fresh roll isnât going to waste.
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Slay, King! đ
Gibson is just ensuring you never forget the importancd of TP, for you and her :D
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Sheâs a great reminder lol
tone212_@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Seriously hate paper straws. They always break on me and then I canât enjoy my beverage with a straw as I would like.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
I just hate turtles
Eagle@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Itâs the texture too.
Duenan@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
I hate them too, they donât last long enough and sometimes have an aftertaste.
Taleya@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
I just got a collapsible metal one and keeps it in mah purse
bull@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâve got a $100 Dan Murphyâs gift card Iâve 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 itâs a fancy whisky day. I already have fancy gin, fancy vodka and fancy tequila here which Iâve had for ages. Hmm.
tone212_@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
I vote fancy whisky, always like to have one in the booze cupboard. Perfect for winter nights too.
Catfish@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Dalwhinnie!
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Today calls for a treat, Iâm 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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
đ 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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Itâs too cold for singlet and boxers to bed. Way too cold.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâd feel pretty fancy wearing PJâs to bed. But hey, maybe itâs time lol
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
I busted out the second doona last night. It came off halfway thru the night but I didnât notice apparently
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâve 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 thatâs safe.
Fun headache and nausea. Not sure if itâs 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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
hugs
Cendana@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
If you have comprehensive insurance then youâll be right. These things happen. Itâs much more painful to your heart and wallet when itâs you causing the damage to your own carâŚ
Cendana@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Yep thatâs true. Weâre comprehensively insured - but Iâve raised it as other party at fault. Got their details, license etc.
Taleya@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Hubs literally hit our fencepost immediately after signing the papers on our car, so youâre over the bar at least
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Need to go buy another dog crate for my car. Donât 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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Please donât 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 Iâve 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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
I donât shop long - like 15-20 min max and I have a tesla with dog mode (temperature controlled). Pup will be fine.
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 wasnât 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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
You could have said nothing more after that first sentence and I think weâd somehow all know exactly what happened. Bloody cats!
Pilk@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Letâs just say I could really do with a big bowl of potato gems right now.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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? MaybeâŚbut it was funny.
Am I ashamed? Not really.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Ikea is like the aussie âpeople of walmartâ đđ§ââď¸
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Thatâs pretty!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Yay, I won tattslotto! $8.85, over half of what I spent back đ¤Ł
Now to decide whether to blow it all on another ticketâŚ
Cendana@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
$8.85 minus what you spent.
Then if you donât win, you wonât end up negative.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâm already negative, the ticket was just over $15. Even more negative if you add in the powerball ticket. So Iâm not so much winning as lossing less badly at this point.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
My best was $8000 and that was in 1982. I have bought only one ticket since.
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
đźAnd Iâm tired
Nine hundred sit-ups a day
Iâm painting my hair the color of mud
Mud okay?
Iâm tired, tired
Anybody care what I say?
No!
Painting my hair the color of mud đśBottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
I almost went in with the doggo after my run this morning, but it looked just too damn cold.
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Mein liebe made currywurst. Delicious.
Now Iâm full of coffee and sausage
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
home made chili cheese bread is rising
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâm 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 Iâve had to book somewhere a 30 minute drive from where theyâre staying (and gotta rely on the public bus to get to and fro - itâs Japan, weâll 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 thisâŚ
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Sort of put my foot in it tonight. Headed down the bellarine to pâs place. Their stove top has stopped sparking. Mumâs 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 didnât go down as well as expected.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Made ramen. Watching Ponyo. Sadly no ham.
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 isnât a lie, donât know what to tell him đ
Alamutjones@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Mmm tired
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠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 â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Since the cold swims the last few years at this time of year have been very confusing body-wise.
Itâs 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.
Itâs interesting stuff:
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/âŚ/24015-brown-fat
In that article it talks about needing to be cold a few times a week, but Iâve 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 âfunâ to do turns out itâs a big area of research, and might even prolong my time on this god-forsaken rock and I never wouldâve known otherwise.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
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Got the telescope out. Got very satisfying woahâs from the kids.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Mate Iâm middle aged-ish and Iâm all woah over here lol
calhoon2005@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Iâve recently discovered Astronomy Cast⌠Check it out if you havenât. Very accessible all things astronomy podcastâŚand no Neil deGrasse Tyson
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Why canât you see any stars?
StudChud@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
This, I think, is the Moonâs terminator. The boundary of whatâs lit up by sunlight and whatâs 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. Theyâre so very faint; even then they wouldnât look too different to how we see them with our eyes.
Itâs hard enough trying to take a picture of planets past Saturn/Uranus. Theyâre so distant. Youâd need what astronomers use to see any details. So far away, and so faint.
just_kitten@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
Add another woah from me. Woahhhh
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨6⊠â¨months⊠ago
ooh nice!