Well that was a relief. All made it.
Daily Discussion Thread: 🎄 Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Submitted 2 days ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Whew… Finished up at 7pm, well past when I’d hoped to finish at 5pm, and there’s a couple of small outstanding but non urgent items. But I got through the worst of it - all the yucky stuff that made me renew my deep dislike for humanity. Dobby is free!!!
…From one job, at least - next two days are gonna be real candle burners as well with the huge backlog from work trip last week and my not being available the next two weeks. I love that place though, so I’m kind of looking forward to getting stuck into it to help the team out.
48 hours to go before I’m on the way to the airport, yippee. For now, is dumplings time (swapped from lunch), and this week’s episodes of OMITB and Slow Horses :)
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 days ago
I have a lot of tedious, unfulfilling work I REALLY don’t want to do today but need to clear by COB before I go on leave. I’ve had a slow start to the day and a battle of Feels. Thankfully, the sun is shining so that makes it easier to stay on the good side for now
Today’s strategy:
- keep reminding myself of the reward after getting through today
- remind myself efficiency is a good thing too
- enjoy all the good food - today’s medicinal carb is a Woodfrog bakery croissant. Dumplings for lunch
- go out and weed my planter boxes at lunchtime for some serotonin 'n shit
- blast all the feel-good 70s/80s pop rock. Currently on Toto, next up is classic Chicago
- celebrate the end of the day by calling/messaging people I love
I got this!..
mysticgreg@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Ha almost sounds like my day, I’m on leave at COB and on a plane first thing in the morning, but have a STACK to get finished here at work.
Downsides for me are being onsite in a windowless dungeon (yay for IT getting the least habitable spot on the site…!) and not having the awesome music!
Plus-side, I have some kickass leftovers from last night for lunch - I’ve been looking forward to today’s lunch since I finished dinner last night!
5 hours 18 minutes to go…
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 days ago
I am infinitely grateful to be wfh on a gorgeous day like this, ngl. Blasting the music and regularly getting up from my chair when I’m bored/frustrated has been helpful. How are you going with the work? I’m making progress, bit spotty but I’m 30% of the way through the shitty reports. If I can get all the worst done by 2pm leaving just banal easy work for the rest of the day, I’ll be winning.
Also what leftovers are these?! I love a good lunch that you can look forward to.
Duenan@aussie.zone 2 days ago
You have to put on Eye of the Tiger, it’s just a good rev up song for me.
Please look after yourself!
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 days ago
This upcoming break couldn’t come sooner, although it’s unfortunate timing for work as it’s a busy period with all the storms and shit. Thankfully they have never made me feel bad about leave as I generally tend to deliver otherwise.
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 2 days ago
You can do it!
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Yass! You have! ✨
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Just watched as the local daddy magpie gave a swark at someone who overreacted, swung around and started jogging…so Maggie gave them a bit of a swoop. Guy jogged off shaken and then I went up to the magpie and got a swark too. Said my normal “hello Maggie”. We had a few quiet words and swarks back and forth and I wandered home.
Not gonna lie, I feel a little bit special as a chosen maggie friend.
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 2 days ago
I found that real estate ad I mentioned yesterday
Scroll through the photos to see. Kinda NSFW.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 days ago
In one way, I get the idea to help people picturing themselves enjoying the space, but on the other hand, oh my god, what the heeeeeck. That bath picture, lounging on the bed in her bra, wtf.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 days ago
That was a dirty weekend for sure.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Ok that is 1000x icker than I was thinking.
Eagle@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Ummm. There’s staging, and then there’s staging.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 days ago
That’s the agent in the photos?
Kind off weird she’d be treating the house as her own private photo studio.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Lol thirst trap real estate agent. Yuck.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 2 days ago
yeah… 13 year old me absolutely coulda made that work hey.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Here here
Catfish@aussie.zone 2 days ago
That’s really weird. I don’t mind the house though, especially if it comes with the goat.
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 1 day ago
The river it sits on is nice. Has a nice view.
dumblederp@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Homer: “Do you come with the house?”
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 2 days ago
That bathroom will be a bitch to clean - so hard to get behind and under a clawfoot bath. The naked woman is an interesting selling point, though
Catfish@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Yeah, I detest those raised sinks especially for cleaning reasons
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 days ago
At least the bath has a nice view… of a fence.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Wtf?? Hahahaha that is gross. Did she get the photographer to do both the house and her Instagram pics then uploaded them all? That bathroom pic, seriously unnecessary
bull@aussie.zone 2 days ago
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 days ago
This isn’t the first Tassie real estate ad I’ve seen with a random surprise female agent lurking about.
Maybe it’s starting to trend over there ? I actually don’t mind adding a human element to an otherwise sterile advert. Seems like most ads have a human element for relatability.
We did show a different example of this type of ad(also located in Tas) to a mate who owns an agency in WA. He thought it was ridiculous haha.
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I saw a video yesterday of a house and the real estate agent was in it. She wasn’t saying anything just all this dramatic music as she flows through the house and looking longingly from the balcony.
oztrin@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Oh poo. Thought I had the afternoon off tomorrow but the client is back.
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 day ago
They have always discharged them too soon.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I wish we had a competent party that would keep labor on their toes.
But no, we have a dipshit that looks like a fucking potato.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I truly hate the politics here.
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 day ago
From my observations it’s the same or worse everywhere else. At least we can vote people out without violent riots.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 day ago
You know in 10-20 years time we’re gonna regret not asking Martin Sheen to take a crack at being the president IRL. Its worked out ok for Ukraine so far…
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I read that as Martin Short, and thought, yeah if I was American, I’d vote for Martin Short. Steve Martin as his VP.
Martin Sheen is a close second choice 😂
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 day ago
He was asked and declined :)
Personally I’d prefer someone who didn’t start out as a celebrity in the first place.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Oh man really?! Missed opportunity :-D
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Totally forgot I own a train engine biscuit cutter. One miniature women’s weekly special added to the schedule 🚂
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
toot toot
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
This should totally work, yeah? Two layers of engine glued together, then mini loaf carriages
SituationCake@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Person on public transport was playing music on phone at full blast. Then looked up and started loudly yelling at passengers. Luckily got off after a few stops. I’m used to occasionally seeing this kind of thing, but today I wondered, does the mentally ill person know they are mentally ill? Are they aware they are frightening others, including kids. What are they feeling when they do these things? I guess whatever is in their heads is logical. I hope to never experience it.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Today at southern cross there was a dude going absolutely crazy at random passers by as well as kids too. Seen a fair bit of it in the CBD over the years but this was next level crazy. I understand we need to throw more resources at mental health but those kids shouldn’t have seen that.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
There’s a guy like that around where I live. Really scary outbursts of swearing and threats, sexual harassment and intimidation, homophobic rants or slapping things to the ground and throwing lit cigarettes around bushes and wooden fences. Occasionally sleeping on a bench outside my window or sitting there for hours.
It’s unsafe for me to try to help him, police can’t or won’t do anything because he won’t accept help, and outreach services always have some limitation that means they can’t help.
Melbourne is cooked.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Saw a similar outburst today. I can only imagine it’s like some kind of brain storm like a nightmare in their real life. It’s horrible.
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Dinner has been eaten. Just some left over pasta amongst an entire day of eating cakes and cupcakes.
Time to relax for the night and out my feet up.
Weather was also delightful for most of the day as well I might add.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Fried my brain last night by staying up like a teenage gamer but binge watching after I couldn’t assignment any more.
Slept like the dead, though.
Out for feed to face, but not enjoying this wimdy.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I literally stayed up until 4am, watching a YT video on a wild af Doom Map (MyHouse.wad - Inside Dooms Most Terrifying Mod) essentially someone took House of Leaves and made a Doom Map inspired by it. Complete with a google drive of journal entries lol.
I just woke up and hour ago.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Haha, YT is the devil. The devil that I love. Just. so. much. random. content.
Also, that is freakin’ cool.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
That map looks fucking awesome lol
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 day ago
In yet another sign of the apocalypse, there is an Australian version of The Office releasing soon on Amazon Prime.
The trailer is…well…the trailer.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 day ago
truly the darkest timeline hey.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Whoever is in charge of development for Prime Australia needs to be shot into the sun.
10 years too late and absolute shite. Like it misses the charm of The Office and charm of being Australian.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Got a pigeon nest in the tree outside my guest window. Loving her dedication sitting there in the wind and as the dogs run past. Must’ve been a shortage of good options this year cause its barely 1 meter off the ground in a tree that sways pretty dramatically in the wind.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 days ago
so beautiful and sunny out there. Fuck it, I;m going out for a walk.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I think I have my menu plan sorted for the next few days, which should clear out everything perishable from the fridge before I am away for a few days next week. I’ve also fully cleared out the vegetable drawer, which was nowhere near as bad as I feared - I did find some very gooey celery and some tomatoes that were more liquid than solid. I’m going to freeze a few things I have excess of (cauliflower & leek bake, some mushrooms and some stewed apple & pear) and have put some excess bananas in the freezer for future cooking. Plus I’ll be freezing the planned camembert and cherry muffins. This whole “cook everything from scratch and focus on reducing food waste” hobby is very labour intensive some days!
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Nice looking day today, I really need to try and get outside for a bit. I should probably pull some weeds while I’m out there too. Or clean the back paving, it’s gotten quite gunky and slippery.
I received my first ever order from Ali Express yesterday. Their website is quite dreadful to deal with, but I managed to get some thread I’ve been struggling to get from any Australian suppliers. Some sewing needles I bought were not all the right type, and I got a refund without having to return - which is nice, because 4 out of 5 were right, and the others I can use eventually, just not what I wanted.
It is frustrating how expensive sewing notions are in Australia, it is generally much cheaper to buy ready made items than the materials to make it yourself.
tone212_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Melonball on a warm-ish day going down a treat. I purchased this melonball as it was on sale and regular sliced watermelon was not. It’s sweeter, tastier, and you get more fruit from it because the skin is super thin.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Finally dragged myself to the closest op shop to get some clothes… I spent more than planned and am second guessing almost everything I got, but had to sort something out.
Other than a few basics I haven’t really bought clothes for years and both my size and needs have changed.
bacon@aussie.zone 1 day ago
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Really considering telling the boss I need the rest of the week off, jumping in my car and driving somewhere untill Sunday. I have done zero to prepare for this but I could make it happen. Feeling pretty low this week.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Cleaning out my laundry. Feels kinda good.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Heading down the bellarine today. Left the chillo seedlings on the heat mat outside since Sat. but I’m expecting some loss after that coldish snap :( With any luck a few made it.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Another bad dream. Fuck.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Dunno if ya’ll are already on it, but the apple and cinnamon sourdough from bakers delight is incredible!
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Etymology Time:
Fajita, Fa**ot, and Fascism/Fascist - all come from Latin fasces, just meaning bundle or group
I edited the bundle of sticks word because it is a slur these days :(
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I am listening to an old LP of Til Death Do Us Part. 1966
ohmygaawwd .
What really sticks out to me is that the characters talk over each other , just like in real life. It’s that 1960s kitchen sink drama stuff.
it’s a load of cobblers, innit www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8qSRu6b4Go&list=PLgeGcX2…
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Goodnight everyone. 😘
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I was given the present of love. Baklava.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I am deeply jealous.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
omg, that is the best
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I 🧡 baklava