Finally!
Daily Discussion Thread: 😀🤢😨😢😡 Monday, June 24, 2024
Submitted 1 week ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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oztrin@aussie.zone 1 week ago
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 week ago
🎉
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Was supposed to study today but have a migraine. Hopefully it’ll be gone soon.
Landed another interview Thursday so that’s 2 this week!
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Fuck yeah! Nice work on the interviews!
Hope you feel better soon :)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
hugs and 🤞🤞🤞
bull@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I was just thinking… imagine heaven like they show in movies and shows and stuff where there are people in white clothes up amongst the clouds with harps and stuff. Except imagine the weather is like it actually is at that altitude. Just super windy and really cold.
Anyway just thinking about my grandad. Miss you, pop.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Ooh. Apparently there’s a meeting happening right now to decide what they’re going to do with the new kid and how they’ll manage the outcomes of it for me.
The results will be either: A. I should suck it up and go home B. He should suck it up and stop breaking the rules C. The department should suck it up and move him elsewhere
I didn’t really share very much about exactly how it was affecting me here, because it’s the sort of thing that I feel like will make me sound entitled and like a snowflake. But his move in and the resulting chaos really did affect me. I think it actually affected me more than when I was at the last place and things were really abusive, because back then I didn’t miss stability, because I never had any to begin with. But now I’ve had a chance to be in a stable and supportive place where I don’t need to always have an ear out of my headphones in case shit hits the fan, or barricade my door for safety, or have to sleep light so I don’t get woken up by cops shining a light in my face after opening the wrong room. It was really hard to adjust to that again, and I completely lost all will and motivation to do anything, even eat and drink.
I’m fairly happy in this hotel, and things are going well again, but I do wonder if it was a good idea to agree to come here. After all, I will probably just walk back into the same shit show I did after returning from my holiday last time. And I’m not sure I can handle the constant yoyo-ing
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Ideally it’d be B. as it should have been from the beginning, but that’s unlikely. The next best option is C.
A. is not an option, you really do need to be straight up with them about how badly it’s affected you and you’re well within your rights to crack the shits. You’re not entitled. Don’t let them gaslight you because it’s more convenient for them to be lazy.
They screwed up and put this kid in a setting that he wasn’t suited for and it’s disrupting your stability. They need to fix it.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I have been honest with them about how I’ve been affected by it all. I sent it to my entire care team last monday morning a few hours before I had a care team meeting. I have a few really supportive people in my care team, and 2 of them wrote letters about the situation, too. That’s probably a large part of the reason why I ended up in this hotel so quickly.
From what I’ve heard, I actually think C is the best option. Apparently in the weeks leading up to his move in, he was saying he didn’t want to move here, and I’ve been told he still doesn’t want to be here. It also seems that a lot of the things he’s done since moving in have been the result of wanting to be kicked out. Lead tenant is meant to be a voluntary program, and it doesn’t work if people don’t genuinely want to be here
Thanks for saying that, I’ve been struggling to talk about it because I know many people have been through worse things, and by world standards I’m in a good situation. It doesn’t help that I’ve actually experienced much worse living situations before, I’ve seen how bad things can get. So being so down while being in a much better position than I was 3 years ago makes me feel ungrateful and selfish.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 week ago
A is not a goer imo. B sounds like it was dreamed up by an honest politician (which does not exist). C means the department has to acknowledge it has fucked up - again. Which may not happen. Not a lot of good outcomes on offer here. For now, the hotel is looking more and more like the better short term solution until the kid either goes or cleans up his act. I really hope this situation works itself out in a way that you can cope with.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
So I dont really know the specifics of the situation, but guessing there is a good reason they cant say “B, and if you stuff up one more time you’re out on your ass” to the other kid?
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Yeah that’s sort of what I meant. There is the strike and warning system thing, and he’s been issued with 1 warning. So 2 more stuff ups would mean being kicked out
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Hope it turns out well for you.
Grackle@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Bad day to be working from home with no heating. Hands and feet are CHILLY.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
pair of fingerless gloves from reject shop is a game changer! If you have a small room you can close the door on you’d be surprised how fast the computer warms the space up too.
Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Want to be my cat today. Day of napping on the couch, right in front of the heating……
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Medical procedures, disability, disordered eating
I’m so beyond angry that a rare undiagnosed medical condition has left me enduring severe pain, nausea, difficulty in eating, and bowel dysfunction for almost 20 years. I haven’t had it confirmed yet for sure, tests will have to be done, but possibilities have been raised around MALS and Nutcracker Syndrome. There’s also a strong possibility of gastroparesis. All of these are strongly correlated with the rare genetic disability I was born with. I’m still going to be appreciating food posts and sharing recipes. I’m not going to let it take that from me too. But I’m now facing the possibility of needing a temporary nasojejunal feeding tube (a nasal tube that bypasses a broken stomach and goes straight to the small intestine) to support my nutrition. Despite my efforts to keep eating I’ve deteriorated that badly now. Apparently a lot of people with my physical disability do end up requiring feeding tubes and none of the specialists I sought out fucking bothered to tell me. Nope, it must be psychosomatic! And worse than that, while I’m willing and know what assistance to ask for… if I can’t arrange it another way I still may end up having to repeatedly attend the ER to try and get some action on that. Which will mean repeatedly boarding my cat and waiting in a hospital for up to 12 hours only to potentially be told there’s nothing they can do. For as many times as it takes. (I’ve already done this twice to access a referral to gastro specialists in a different hospital, since the ones I had were actively unhelpful and don’t do the procedure I was asking for.) And then there’s refeeding syndrome to face. No pity please, I’m just incensed and having a rant.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Hugs. Biggest hugs
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Thanks. I’m really pissed, having found out about some fatal outcomes for other people. I’m hoping things can get somewhat sorted for me.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Thanks for all the lovely wishes you guys 🥲 I had a long day at work which isn’t how I usually like to spend it - but it was a really good day nevertheless; I got a free bun quietly added to my bag at the bakery on my walk to work, my colleagues utterly spoiled me with gifts, had a few wins, and I treated myself to Inside Out 2 which was awesome (if a little pat near the end). So many emotions thinking about how it’s been so hard to accept parts of myself. It’s just the film I needed to feel more accepting about where I’m at and less torn up about where my sense of self and core values went…
Cendana@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Happy birthday Just_Kitten!! 🥳🎉🍰🎂🍜
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 week ago
ooh missed that happy b’day :)
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Happy birthday!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Happy Birthday. 😘
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Hope you’ve had a lovely day! 🎂🥂🎉
bull@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Happy Birthday! 🎉🎉🎉
whatisthislifeilead@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Bit of a disappointing work today. On Friday I messed up a spreadsheet by simply copying and pasting things wrong. However, I didn’t pick up on it until late today, when I had already done a heap of work on it (and spent the whole time wondering why it was throwing so many errors). I really felt like I dropped a notch in my manager’s eyes, as I had to bring them in to work with me to fix the sheet, not to mention other people who I showed the report to who picked up on the same thing. Ever since my interview for this role, i’ve been approached by people in different departments saying ‘they’ve heard a lot of good things about me’ - apparently someone on the panel has spread word that I’m some fantastic contributor to the role, and now I feel like that reputation has been tarnished because I couldn’t figure out a very simple mistake. Sigh. Wish I could just undo the last few days.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 week ago
These kinds of mess ups really feel so big at the time, but I reckon… You’ll be able to look back on it and laugh in the future. It might feel really far away, but I promise this absolutely won’t define you!
If you reckon you thoroughly messed up, maybe an upshot is people have a more realistic expectation of you and it won’t feel like you have as much of a burden on your shoulders. And then maybe you’ll get to prove your worth in unexpected ways down the track 😄
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
It turns out it was option D - the option I never mentioned.
They’re going to move him out, but not yet. They said he currently has a 2 week transition to the next place, but that still needs to be officially confirmed. Apparently it won’t be longer.
In the meantime it looks like I’ll be staying in this hotel. Although I did ask if I may be able to move to one with a washing machine because I don’t want to have to handwash things.
Apparently they also told the other kid a number of my concerns I’d expressed in my email (but hadn’t actually told him) and he got angry and started threatening me. So that’d probably be why I’m staying here until he leaves. Before this we were on more of a neutral footing, now he has an active dislike for me. So that’s nice I guess
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 1 week ago
That sounds like a pretty good result, all things considered. As much as living in a hotel in the short-term isn’t ideal, it’s your own space & safe.
And not great that the kid’s now angry at you, but it sounds like you won’t have to see him again?
Hopefully everything stabilises quickly.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
but it sounds like you won’t have to see him again?
Hopefully. The timeline that’s been proposed is 2 weeks for him to transition elsewhere, but only 1 more week for me here. But that’s just what they’re starting with, there’s room for either side to change as needed
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Apparently they also told the other kid a number of my concerns I’d expressed in my email (but hadn’t actually told him) and he got angry and started threatening me. So that’d probably be why I’m staying here until he leaves. Before this we were on more of a neutral footing, now he has an active dislike for me.
Ugghh. They mismanaged the hell out of that and actively aggravated the situation. Whoever is doing this sucks at their job.
Also this kid needs to take some responsibility - there were conditions for him living there so if he broke the rules and has cops coming around then that’s on him.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Lol. At this point mishandling things seems to be their M.O.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Does the hotel have a laundry service you can use?
Aradina@lemmy.ml 1 week ago
Good morning friendship pals! The sun is shining(somewhere), the birds are chirping(but not so much), and HOPEFULLY my delivery is coming today. “Transferred at Sunshine West” yeah you BETTER BE.
I had a dream where robots invaded the earth so that was cool and I fully support then in their hobbies.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I ordered some sheets from Kmart almost a fortnight ago and had them redirected to my post office, but then a week ago it said it was “in transit” twice in my suburb and has never updated to say it’s arrived at my post office
Aradina@lemmy.ml 1 week ago
Did they send it via couriers please? Every time I’ve gotten something from them they have, and couriers please has managed to fuck something up.
Aradina@lemmy.ml 1 week ago
“Your delivery is coming today” message received. There’s construction across the road so time to look out the window every time I hear a van for the next 4 to 8 hours
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
big pot of minestrone is on the stove
and my hands are cold
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Perfect thing for this weather!
I made corn chowder today, which looks like a pot of milky sludge… hopefully it turns out ok
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I’ve never made corn chowder. Maybe I will try one day. :)
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I have a very strong opinion about the nuclear power debate. It’s new-clear. Not nuke-you-luer, not noo-cloo-la, not newk-yah-lah.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 week ago
New-cle-ah
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Is this 2008 again? Flashbacks to Sarah Palin…
oztrin@aussie.zone 1 week ago
And Shrub.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I still think the private sector is gonna RBMK the FUCK outta traralgon. I’m not saying thats a dealbreaker for me though.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Yeah, I’m not going to call it that…
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Noo-klier
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I decided due to my current cough/sniffle combination to call in sick for tomorrow. Risotto will be cooked in a few minutes and I plan to waste the rest of the evening watching videos before going to bed happily knowing I can sleep in as long as I want to. It would be a lot more relaxing plan if I didn’t keep sneezing. Mr Woof is not a fan of sneezes and has already evacuated the lounge room.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Washed my hands after throwing away the corned beef plastic wrapper. Water was cold but think nothing of it. Realize I need to pee so I go to the bathroom, stand there, pull it out (as ya do) and then YELP and jump 20 feet into the air. Yeah so turns out the water had made my hands VERY cold…
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 week ago
What about the shrinkage?
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Shrinkage? Mate, its run away!
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I was in the pool!
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Oooh, apparently the final season of Snowpiercer is going to begin releasing next month! Oh I’m so excited, I was so pissed off with how it was cancelled right on a cliffhanger.
It’s one of my favourite shows, probably because
T R A I N S
bull@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I had a super vivid dream that I was really really high and tripping out. High in both senses because I was laying on the roof of a tall apartment building and it seemed to be bending over to tip me off. I felt the actual fear and that feeling you get of when you’re about to fall off something but had to keep trying to tell myself it was in my head but it wasn’t working. I was holding on for my life!
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I don’t understand why I still have some residual sniffles… I was like the first one to get sick, and that happened 15 days ago, but was probably infected about 19 or 20 ago
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Sometimes is stare into the pantry looking for snacks. But I’m the one that does the shopping so I should know what’s in there. I guess I’m hoping something will magically appear or that I have forgotten something my past self bought.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 week ago
It’s been a very exciting day today. I have folded laundry, emptied the cat litter bin and sprayed poison liberally around the yard. Now I’m pondering the question of whether to change into a slightly heavier top before walking the dog.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
there’s a road closed off near my house. Its well documented, signs everywhere ect. And the amount of people who drive past 6 or 7 signs only to get to the actual closure and go “Oh. shit. I guess I have to U turn” is crazy! The cops should just stand their and just be taking licenses off these folks cause they are showing 0 situational awareness.
neurospice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
Got my covid booster within six months no questions asked beside my date of birth (I’m 22) and name. Apparently pharmacies don’t follow the rules? I’m only allowed to get it every 12 months lol
Baku@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Update on the garlic bread:
It turned out well. Very crispy. Honestly this is my new favourite way to cook them
wscholermann@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Hey there wind-chill factor, it’s been a while!
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 week ago
This back shoulder pain is hurting a lot more tha. I thought. I barely even know what I did to get this.
Taken some nurofen and had put a hot pack on it.
I’m in quite a bit of discomfort. Hope the nurofen kicks in soon.
oztrin@aussie.zone 1 week ago
So one of the things I found out while cleaning out the garage was that my old childhood teddy had been left out there - and of course in a spot where it leaked 😖.
A soak and then a run through the washing machine on a gentle cycle didn’t shift the dirt, so I tried putting him in another pillowcase and running the normal cycle - which got the dirt out but also half the stuffing.
Any suggestions for repairs? I seem to remember there was a discussion recently about it.TypicalNarwhal@aussie.zone 1 week ago
anyone got any good recommendations for where to get a sturdy long lasting couch? looking for a 2 + 3 seater +/- recliner. time to replace our 8 year old ikea options
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 week ago
I’m having some decaf , drinking more to keep warm than anything
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Slept with my hand under my head and my wrist is feeling fucky. I guest I can tick off ‘injury while sleeping’ on the over 40 list of bullshit.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Finally showing it some love!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 week ago
It has served me well in the past, only fair I return the favour.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 1 week ago
My best effort so far has been throwing my back out very badly by bending down to pick up a tea towel
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Nice!! I threw mine out sneezing a while back.