Bugger. Smashed one of my favourite mugs when it slipped off the edge of the bedside table 😭.
Fortunately Amazon has it - with a bonus spoon at that - so I can replace it.
Daily discussion. 🚊🚋🚃🏛️ Sunday, 28 July, 2024
Submitted 10 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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oztrin@aussie.zone 10 months ago
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 10 months ago
It sounds like you are fully prepped for both the gratitude and anti-gratitude threads today.
oztrin@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Ha, yeah.
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Gibson’s way nicer to me these last few days. I’ll take what I can get lol
calhoon2005@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Baku@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Today is day 300 of learning Spanish! Bloody hell. I lost motivation really hard around day 150 so a lot of days I’ve just been redoing lessons from previous stages which are super easy. There are still periods of a few days where I am super motivated and try to push through and keep advancing, but they’re not the majority.
I’ve been trying to think about how I’d say certain things in Spanish, or imagining being In Spain or south America and needing to speak Spanish. Most of the ways to express myself are probably improper, but Spanish seems to be considerably less complicated than English in its grammar rules. I love that for a lot (maybe most?) questions, you just make a statement, but then raise your tone slightly at the end and then it’s a question.
I’ve also been watching a lot of South/Latin American travel content, and although I don’t understand very much (and it seems most people there talk at about 500 words per minute), there’s a few times when I hear a word and I’m all “OH MY GOD I KNOW WHAT HE SAID! I KNOW WHAT HE SAID!!!”
I’m currently in section 2 - unit 5. There are 26 units in section 2, and 8 sections in total. Although I think the later sections are longer (section 1 is 8 units, section 2 is 26, presumably the rest are the same length or longer)
I know that I want to keep my streak until the 365 day mark, but I’m not sure if I will once I cross that, or if I’ll let it expire
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Gratitude thread
First Sunday sleep in in a long time
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I think it’s lovely. It gets conversations going.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Sleep like $4!t while travelling, but so so so grateful for my ability to. I’ve always ruminated about what soul goes into what body when we’re born—existential fluff—I could have been anyone, anywhere. Bettter, worse, the same…
And I was typing this, this was the coffee I got…
Definitely quite a few bad times, but overall, even when it’s rough, I’ve still been incredibly blessed.
Duenan@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Oh crap. I left my coffee on the stove!
oztrin@aussie.zone 10 months ago
We do.
Gratitude - the cats were very warm, even if they were the indirect cause of the mug smash.
I found what I thought was the mug with a matching spoon on Amazon but didn’t buy it there and then because my credit card had expired since I last used them. And when I went back and checked it wasn’t exactly the same one (or as close as).
I found the matching mug with a spoon on eBay for two thirds the price so I grabbed it.
Despite the forecast it’s a lovely sunny day.
My aunt and cousin (who also haven’t seen the place) called earlier “what are you doing today?” So they’re coming down to see me, the new place and of course the cats. 😂Baku@aussie.zone 10 months ago
We do, or at the very least, we don’t dislike it
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 10 months ago
It is currently sunny outside. I’ve been up and productive, including a 4 hour overtime shift and stopping at the supermarket to buy biscuit ingredients. Now I’m relaxing on the couch with a purring cat.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I often tell Tommy Cat that he’s very good at jumping, because everyone likes a bit of positive feedback. But tonight I’ve had to admit to him that both Simone Biles (and the other gymnasts) and the Equestrian horsies are probably better jumpers than him.
He might need to stick to the Olympic events of Napping and Being Fluffy.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Tommy gonna prove you wrong at 3am.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 10 months ago
He’s sad now and reckons he needs to be carried. Not even gonna try.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 10 months ago
If I were a judge I’d vote Tommy cat.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Well. I typed something into my search bar and an instagram link of this girl who my ex is friends with popped up, didn’t do a good job at deleting it, and before I know it, I see that my ex has launched a music duo with the girl he told me not to worry about. Are they dating? Probably. The way he looks at her. The way they look at each other.
I feel exactly how I did right after we broke up, and I thought I’d come far. I feel so fucking stupid.
Duenan@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Diving down into the rabbit hole won’t do you any favours.
I don’t know how you can move on from this but just that you felt a lot more strongly about him than how he felt about you.
I know you wanted to be happy but it doesn’t have to be with someone who wasn’t into you, it wouldn’t be worth it.
A photo/movie is one instant snapshot of a moment. That’s all it is and you don’t need to add more into the narrative of it to make yourself feel bad about it.
You do have to accept that he wasn’t the one but there’s plenty of others out there who would be a better match for you. It’ll take time so go slowly.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 months ago
don’t type “something” into search bars
also, if you loved him be happy he is happy
now it’s your turn to be happy 😊 hugs
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Yep I won’t be doing that again.
I am happy that he’s happy, even though he hurt me. But it’s just the whole why couldn’t he be happy with me thing.
I want to be happy too.
stepchook@mastodon.au 10 months ago
@LowExperience2368 @Seagoon_
One day, he may type something in the search bar and miss you. No guarantees, though. Solo time gives space to work out what makes you happy. 🤔 new hobby. New friends. New interest. Self care. Counselling. Metamorphosis. New butterfly 🦋 ✨️melbaboutown@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Block both of them, this will just lead you back into the mental quagmire.
Don’t worry about it. From the sounds of things she might just be the latest girl and end up in your situation too. Even if they stay together there are no guarantees things are happy behind closed doors.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 10 months ago
We’re doing a sleep school for a week starting tomorrow. I hope we can get something out of it as the boys do have some trouble going to sleep and a lot of regular sleep settling advice doesn’t work because you can’t let a kid cry it out whilst there’s another kid asleep in the same room.
At best it might feel a little like a working holiday as all meals are provided. It would be nice to spend a week where we don’t have to worry about as many things for once.
bacon@aussie.zone 10 months ago
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Hmmm a cheesy pepperoni pizza would be awesome lol Thanks ❤️
bacon@aussie.zone 10 months ago
🧀🍕
Duenan@aussie.zone 10 months ago
🧀 🧀 🧀 🍕
oztrin@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Nice cheesy toastie would go down well plz chef
bacon@aussie.zone 10 months ago
🧀🥪
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
A selection of your finest macarons please chef
bacon@aussie.zone 10 months ago
a selection of macrons
👱🏻♂️👨🏼💼🤵🏼♂️🥷🏻🙋🏼♂️🧏🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 10 months ago
???
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Shh just take your microwaved sardine.
bacon@aussie.zone 10 months ago
🐟🧀🥔
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 10 months ago
bacon@aussie.zone 10 months ago
i am here to sing the praises of icare toilet paper
it does not break
Eagle@aussie.zone 10 months ago
We’ve been using their paper towel, and I’m a fan. It has half sheet perforations and it doesn’t fall apart but it doesn’t cost a bomb either.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I’m walking around the house speaking French and also declaring bodily functions as gold worthy.
StudChud@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Uhn, doo, twa, cat-tree, sink, says, wheat, nerf, diss.
Oui oui baguette, tu t’appelle comment? Je m’appelle Spud.
That’s all I remember from French lol
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Très bon.
Baku@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I’ve been talking Spanish to my camera every time I go into the laundry. Because it’s in front of a window, it sees my reflection and then starts recording. May as well make it do something useful
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I’d be saying “hola amigo” every single time.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I have a new plan for my German plate - Pfeffurnusse biscuits. Looks like they have a similar flavour profile to the suggested Spekulatius, but are a bit thicker and either iced or dusted with icing sugar instead of having a fancy press/roller to make them look pretty.
Catfish@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I know it’s not what the name means, but I’d be so tempted to shape these as little white mice
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I did a mouse-shaped-biscuit Google search and it is definitely doable - sliced almond ears seem to be the preferred option.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Pfeffernusse are yum. So are Speculaas, but pretty sure those are Dutch, so you’ve made a good call.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 10 months ago
From what I can tell based on my superficial Google searching Speculaas are Dutch, but there are also versions made in parts of Germany under a slightly different name. Once my textured roller arrives I might try some of those for myself anyway, as I’ll be looking for all sorts of rolled biscuit recipies to justify buying it!
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Body clock, please do me s favour and let me sleep?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Keep it in
yourhis pantsCEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I saw the back of him first and he looked nude and then I got a glimpse of the front and for a split second I thought he had a mask on.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I’ve been wondering how cod pieces would make their comeback.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I think the cameraman had a oop no moment because it was only a brief glimpse of this swimmer getting out of the water.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Okay, today was not too bad, still didn’t go outside but got some work done in the hopes I can take half of tomorrow off to do what I meant to do today (laundromat runs, shop for work shirts, uni admin). Did a bit of meal prep.
Please, please, please let there be no violent sleep-disruptive coughing tonight.
Pilk@aussie.zone 10 months ago
It seems Judo is the sport to watch if you want to see blood, people being choked out, or elbows being bent the wrong way.
Baku@aussie.zone 10 months ago
It’s Sunday so quiz time! (did everybody else get distracted with the footlympics?)
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-28/…/104136860
15/50
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 10 months ago
An unprecedented 45/50. I’m ready for my gold medal presentation.
Duenan@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 10 months ago
20/50
Baku@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Huzzah, I’ve found my person! What’d you get?
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 10 months ago
If you’re not watching the olympics worth chucking on in the background. Not a MASSIVE sports guy but it’s interesting as fuck! Also we’re beating America in the medal tally, and we didn’t even get our own boat for the opening ceremony!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Oui oui
Baku@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Alright, since nobody else is brave enough, I’ll do it. Goodnight everyone
(This is where you guys return the favour)
Baku@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I bought a temperature sensor for my room because I was curious about how cold it actually gets, and how fast it loses heat, and it’s actually not as bad as I thought it was. Doesn’t seem to go below about 12 or so, although I think that’s mostly down to body heat, the electric blanket, and my computer all slightly warming the room. But then again, my bathroom remains quite stable at around 15 regardless, so maybe there is an itty bit of insulation somewhere
If anybody’s wondering why I don’t run the ducted heating constantly, it’s because of this:
The temperature sensor is in the hallway, which doesn’t have a heating vent, so once you turn it on, it will pretty much run until summer, turning my room particularly for some reason into a mini marble bar (localised entirely within my bedroom! No you may not see it.), and they absolutely refuse to install either a temperature sensor into a bedroom, or a heating vent into the hallway.
Bonus: the temperature sensor in the bathroom (no heating vent + a giant skylight):
Tonight feels really fucking nippy though, even with the heater on, the electric blanket on full boar, and a temperature reading of 20°. It feels like -1 outside, according to the BOM boys, so I guess that’s justified
wscholermann@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Dear Gym Goer,
You sound absolutely ridiculous grunting and groaning through EVERY rep like a Gorilla.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 months ago
While I’m waiting on the stain on the first chair to cure some more work on the second chair has commenced. I have pulled out 40 tacks so far, another 200 to go 😵🪛
bacon@aussie.zone 10 months ago
meow
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 10 months ago
I now have 30 balls of biscuit dough chilling in the fridge. A quick bake tomorrow, then a dip in icing on Tuesday and they will be ready for work on Wednesday.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 months ago
yay, I cleaned the split system filters and it works. Now I can switch off the little heaters and enjoy some real warmth. 😊
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Anti-gratitude thread
How am I going to wake up at 6 on Tuesday if I’ve been waking up at 10 all week? 😬 first world problems, am I right?
Duenan@aussie.zone 10 months ago
More Beat Saber videos years after. Bit rusty and accidentally got more of me in the video than the screen than I would have liked.
Lindsey Stirling - Heavy Weight youtu.be/jm6jq2facQM?si=3pUuiYxdVtleiz-y
Into the Dreams youtu.be/Fd0STTidCOg?si=ts9bGCPbOSRz15cf
Enjoy!
Duenan@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Ok now I’m a little tired.
Just did two hours ago Beat Saber.
Did a couple of recordings, I’m a bit rusty I have to admit.
I’ll post them up if anyone is interested.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 10 months ago
Image 9 clearly struggling without their full staff haha