I’m hungover. No ragrets going last night. I didn’t get up, but everyone was so welcoming anyway, they all said hello and asked about me 😭 I’m thinking of getting up next time and reading Unsent, but I hope to write something a bit less “trauma poetry” haha
Daily Discussion Thread: 🥃 🌶️🥃🌶️ Wednesday, October 2 , 2024
Submitted 7 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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StudChud@aussie.zone 7 months ago
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Your very first one you posted here about the checkout chick was superbo and very relatable.
StudChud@aussie.zone 7 months ago
It was this one yeah?
I could not sleep, awakened afraid
Under the covers, I begged, I prayed,
For dawn, or death, for sleep to come
But mercy ungranted, I knew I was done.
For I committed a most awful crime
One for which we’ve all done time
Exactly the same or slighty changed,
Have we all made this same mistake?
I went to Woolies to buy a snack,
The cashier smiled, I smiled back
Items scanned, transaction completed
She said the words that have me defeated
Smiles and waves, “Enjoy your coffee and snack!”
“You too!” I regretfully cried back
Unthinking, unblinking, mid-step away
I died there, in Woolies, that very day.
tone212_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
So good, and definitely get up there next time!
StudChud@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Thank you for your kind words 😭💜
just_kitten@aussie.zone 7 months ago
22.5 hours to ten days of CAT. I must tidy up the house a bit for her - so she has more nests to sit in. And avoids the pots where plants died and it’s all just dried up potting mix.
Oh, and there was so much gardening I wanted to do before she arrives, because I can’t have her escaping via the balcony, but I don’t think I’ll get to it in time… so she might have to be shut off in a bedroom for a couple hours when I get around to it. Though at the rate I’m procrastinating it might only get done after she leaves.
Duenan@aussie.zone 7 months ago
You must really be looking forward to soxcat if you’re counting it down to the hour.
I hope you get many snuggles and cuddles from the kitty.
Tomorrow I think it going to be a really nice day but you might not have time to get it done tomorrow before she arrives.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Really wish I didn’t have such a full workload on because tomorrow would’ve been perfect to wfh/do half a day and potter around. I’m going to make sure I get some outside time at least and leave as early as I can. Weekend looks good for snuggles. I hope she will have fully remembered me by then. If not, some treats won’t go astray…
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I think Soxcat is counting down too!
just_kitten@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Poor girl will have no idea about it, until she’s placed with great and extreme difficulty in her carrier, the slinky little gymnast… But I think she does remember me as I’ve visited her a few times. I am sure she’ll enjoy her stay.
Baku@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I’m loving these longer, warmer days. I can already feel the SADs melting away
My mental health had been absolutely fucked the last few months, but even generally, I tend to end up in little depression episodes during winter time, with the short and wet days and constant grey skies
just_kitten@aussie.zone 7 months ago
The sun being up when I wake up and get home is a huge plus. Short days aren’t great for the ol’ depresso
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Second interview tomorrow, let’s go!
bacon@aussie.zone 7 months ago
You have already upskilled your corporate speak performance on the DT
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Participated in off site team activities to maximise longevity of inexplicable use of defining language in order to push through expansion of pipeline.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Nice work! You’ll smash it 💪
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 7 months ago
🤞🏼
bull@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Got the results from my blood test today and suddenly a lot is starting to make sense AND there may be a way to turn things around for both my physical and mental health. Feeling optimistic. I got the medical cannabis to try and help with the sads but found it doesn’t really do anything of consequence for me so I have a bunch of weed that I’m not super interested in. Although, the indica does help with getting to sleep when I can’t get to sleep which is its purpose so that’s alright.
Also though, apparently my sugar is a little high so they want me to do a 3 hour glucose resistance blood test thing to see if I have the diabeetus (like my Dad does). My levels are nowhere near the levels Dad gets though so we’ll see.
tone212_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
On my way to first day working from a co-working space. Got a membership for 5 days a month. Packed my bfast / lunch / snacks, and got dressed in something other than slum WFH clothes. Felt nice, I’m excited for this change up in my routine. Hope it’s worth the $$.
TinyBreak@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Ditching the tackies and hoodie and putting in a bit of effort to the WFH clothes was a game changer for me.
desiapollo@aus.social 7 months ago
@TinyBreak @tone212_ How far did you take it?
just_kitten@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Would be good to hear how it works for you! I am working from home today and super grateful I can wash my clothes and get some sun in, given the dire forecast over the weekend, but I really only appreciate it this much because I’m out of the house most other times. Hopefully it’s a conducive space
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Would you mind sharing how much that costs?
tone212_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
$165 for the month, so just over $30 per day. It’s a pretty nice space, have access to a dedicated sit/stand desk on the days I visit, kitchen facilities, and they do networking and social events too.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Getting set up for the night.
See if I can remember how to do it. Has been a while. Looks to be clear skies though.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Perfect night for it tonight. No moon, light breeze, clear skies. Are you chasing anything in particular or just looking?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Going for the South mangelic cloud tonight. So far so good everything seems to be working :) So clear out there.
bacon@aussie.zone 7 months ago
do it in the morning too for the comet
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I was hoping to but trees will be in the way :(
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I had to visit a client on site today.
There’s a lot to be said about being well dressed and how it makes you feel.
Not in a vain way, just feels good.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Found some (I presume) a few male ‘Superb fairy-wren’ tail feathers when weeding before:
Lots a fluff around so something went down (probably resident magpie having a go at it). Apparently a common bird but I never really see them (or found their feathers).
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 7 months ago
That’s much cooler than finding split peas on your car seat.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Eagle@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Might be rainbow lorikeets.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 7 months ago
There’s a small colony of them in the central Agora of the Bundoora campus of Latrobe Uni. They live in the azalea bushes. When I worked in Heidelberg Heights, I’d go to the Agora and just sit there with a coffee until they appeared. Beautiful.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
these are from cockatiels, not sure which ones, but they are far too big for fairy wrens
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Hrmm I’m not sure if cockatiels hang out on coastal fringes very often but you never know!
dumblederp@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I found a stick of cinnamon while weeding today. Probably from making chilli oil.
StudChud@aussie.zone 7 months ago
The only time I’ve seen a male Superb Fairy-Wren was at the 1000 Steps, when I was a teen. Also saw a wallaby there too, it’s a magical place.
Their feathers are so beautiful - how big are the tail feathers in the pic?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Tiny about 5cm. When you turn them around in the sun they change colour to a more aqua / green which was interesting.
Catfish@aussie.zone 7 months ago
From this morning I report: 2 touch base, 1circle back, 5 confirm, 9 flagged, 3 touched on, 10 capacity, 9 priorities, and 6 mentions of dyslexia or adhd
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Shit that’s a pretty good round up! I had artifacts a few times, granular x2, vision x2, your team is the heart of this company x 1 (get absolutely fucked), and I’ve heard the word meeting at least 2 dozen times so far today.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
next time could post a trigger warning
Catfish@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Funny because those were one of the things discussed
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I think we need to start dt weasel words bingo
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 7 months ago
There was a good meeting bingo card doing the rounds back in the 80s. I kinda miss it. One of the words was ‘elephant’. If you got it, that whole line scored double.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I’m curious about why there were mentions of dyslexia and adhd.
Catfish@aussie.zone 7 months ago
The person running the meeting has both, and is incapable of not bringing up the matter multiple times an hour.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Morning full of meetings, only two left this afternoon.
Sun is shining. Going to do a kitchen declutter later. Gonna be a good day
Salvo@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Did everyone else get the “Energy Bill Relief” email?
I have a feeling that this is just more “corporate welfare”.
I expect everyone’s Energy providers to inflate prices over the next 4 months by about $75 a month.
I recently changed provider because the government energy website said my bill would be half of what it was; guess what; it was exactly the fucking same!
The sooner the Government de-privatise the Energy sector, the better. We will also see an end to the Fracking Industry’s astroturfing against renewables.
bacon@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Let’s touch base in the morning 🙌
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 months ago
👊🍊
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 7 months ago
😡🍊🍊🍊
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I’d like to add “single source of truth” and “pain points” to our lingo.
Also, profound dissatisfaction was a term I used today lol long story
anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I’m actually really curious to know how ‘pain points’ are a thing in IT
Someone touched a live wire?
Maybe the deep existential pain that comes from the computer installing upgrades right in the middle of an unsaved important task or presentation 🤔
Taleya@aussie.zone 7 months ago
it’s a stupid bloody phrase that basically means “IT are gonna be really MEAN to make this actually adhere to good practises and we corporate snots don’t like that”
Motherfuckers. They’re issues. This article is a good example, I’m not sure if you work IT, but as someone who’s been doing it for nearly 30 years I am chewing my own tongue in rage at the suit-speak.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I think it applies broadly to any corpo project management. Translation from my perspective is: issues that need to be solved.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
sky pretty
bull@aussie.zone 7 months ago
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Hey @Bottom_racer@aussie.zone can you please tell me your dipping sauce recipe for dumplings. Much appreciated.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
So much dust, soot and pollen to clean up, the seagoons are being over run and sneezing 🤧🤧🙀😿😾
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I think what’s needed here is a fun team-building activity during your lunch break. Yay. Who’s in? 👏 👏 👏
bacon@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Circling back to touch base with my priority team 🚚
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Why are there random split peas in my car?
oztrin@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Went out to dinner tonight.
You could see everyone’s, social battery run out at 8:30 on the dot. One guy literally got up and left.
I know we’re all of a certain age, but still…bacon@aussie.zone 7 months ago
habitually socially oblivious auntie at work sits down at my two person table and then has a conversation in a language i dont know with a person two tables away
what do
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Taleya@aussie.zone 7 months ago
today has been an odd mixture of flinging washing, dirt and servers everywhere.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Good night everyone. Sweet dreams. 😘
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Over The Garden Wall was removed from the Internet Archive and got pulled from some streaming services and reinstated on one… now is a great time to watch it if you still have access.
underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Rectangle Kookas taste better than circle Kookas.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Finally caved last week and installed Facebook. There’s some businesses/organisations I deal with that only have a FB page. Decided to look up half siblings I haven’t seen in decades and actually found them. Dithered for a couple of days before sending friend requests. 2/3 were accepted almost immediately! I had an exchange of msgs with my brother and feel so chuffed, happy in a funny kind of way I haven’t felt for a long time. My nephews and nieces are adults! ADULTS!