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Daily Discussion Thread: 🍝🍟🌭 Friday, 17 January, 2025
Submitted 4 days ago by Baku@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 days ago
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Didja go shanks’s pony or unicorn mobile down there? It’s beautiful down there.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Heh walked it. Was gonna unicorn it but had a few too many :)
StudChud@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Partner’s dad got him an air fryer for Christmas, it arrived this week. As soon as all the packaging was out
Mickey claimed it
just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I was expecting a picture of a cat in an airfryer, dammit…
StudChud@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Sorry to disappoint! But I can guarantee he wouldn’t fit in the air fryer 😂 he’d do his best ofc hahaha
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 days ago
same
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
He always looks so cuddly!!!
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Feeling a bit sad and anxious tonight. Cried a few times at work today and just feeling blue. I think coming back from a holiday straight to work is a bad idea, but I hate hate HATE that I still have to give up holiday time for work, but it does make work extra… soul dampening.
Out to dinner with friends, home to do some cleaning, I’m so tired but I just don’t want to sleep.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Hugs mate, sorry you’re feeling blue 💙
just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Hugs. I did the same thing as well - going back to work less than 24 hours after holiday was not great. I hope being with your friends lifts your spirit a bit 💜
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 days ago
so many hugs
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 3 days ago
My not pet peeve today is little ones mum has (essentially) given the all good for little one to move to Melbourne with me so that is one gigantic hurdle cleared.
Things may change and we will discuss it more in depth later on, but for now it means I can move ahead with preliminary plans. It’s a relief.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 days ago
wonderful news
may you both be very happy here 🙂
00Steve@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Tried out my new hydration vest today, fits really well and feels good when running :) Also got my MTB last weekend, just need to go and get helmet and accessories and can start training on that. Now just need to find a good second hand Kayak for us to train that part!! Excited to start working towards our first sprint race in May :)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 days ago
my pet peeve
The throw away economy. I’m so tired of poorly made objects. It’s a waste of money and time, a major cause of pollution and it’s shitty to have shitty stuff that doesn’t work or falls apart.
( and how long is the vintage stuff I buy going to last? )
SituationCake@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Very much agree. It’s all about maximum volume sales, maximum consumption, minimum possible manufacturing costs. If stuff is crap people will be forced to buy more, yay for the shareholders! It’s hard to find quality items anymore even if you try and are willing to pay more.
StudChud@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Ah the methheads are in the alley again lol. There’s one particular dude who loves to spit and swear, you can hear him huck up a biiiiiig goober and the splat on the concrete. This time he was clapping as well, so I starting clapping back, mimicking him 😂
He got very angry and even more sweary, and a neighbour yelled at him to shut the fuck up 😂😂
I shouldn’t provoke them from my lofty fourth floor balcony, I know. But I needed a giggle lol
Not like the police do anything about them anyway so 🤷🏼♀️
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
StudChud@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I’m feeling fat and sassy 😂
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
You need a super soaker. Maybe filled with vinegar lol
just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Ah man the sads seems to be coming back again. Couldn’t get out of bed on time today and had a whopping headache, so swapped field work for desktop work and rocked up late. Feeling dat ennui… and wisps of depressed thoughts about my apartment/life again ahead of an empty weekend (should be chores and cooking but euh…)
Well I have the pizza I promised myself and S1 of Severence lined up to re-watch so that should see me through tonight.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I give you permission for a floppy weekend…chores and care tasks are morally neutral. You can flop. But get some sun / trees / water in your eyeballs at some point. Notice some birds.
I am planning a severance rebinge too so happy to fill up the thread with chat about it. BRING IT ON.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Definitely need to prioritise the naycha over ticking things off a list… I suck at motivating myself to do things out of genuine bodily happiness and stick to screens even though I know it’s not what I want. I hope I’ll wake up making good choices tomorrow! Maybe I’ll start with drinking enough water tonight…
Spam away the Severence thoughts! The subreddit is a bit too crazy and intense for me to read ATM (3 years of waiting will do that. I don’t remember all the main theories) Just finished ep 1 and soaking up the delightfully unsettling and suspenseful vibe. Love Patricia Arquette’s mid-Atlantic accent… And oh boy, every detail hits so differently watching it a second time round! Onto e2 and the Helly R/Helena stairwell scene makes so much sense…
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I understand the feeling of the empty weekend. I’m forcing myself to go out tomorrow night.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I have the imax on the next block , I go to that sometimes
SituationCake@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Some weekends are just like that. Also I LOVE Severance. I’m up to ep7 of my rewatch. It’s just as awesome second time around.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
My pet peeve is being blamed for things that aren’t my responsibility.
Has already started today with new manager.
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 days ago
That sucks. Were you allowed to defend yourself to refute those claims?
Anyway it doesn’t sound like it’ll be a good place for you to stay from the sounds of things even if you could get a raise.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
There’s a magic number. And I doubt they’ll accept it. May not even offer a dollar more.
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Just winging today with some slight inspiration.
Quickly whipped up a stir fry with mixed up various sauces and whatever I had on hand.
I hope it tastes ok.
noodles!
bacon@aussie.zone 3 days ago
We approve.
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I’m also approving right now.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I wish I could approve better.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 3 days ago
That looks deeelicious!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Had my first meeting with the new manager. I don’t think I’ll be staying.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 3 days ago
That bad?
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Yeah it’s really, really bad.
Too much to type, but basically I’m already being blamed for things I have no control over and have never had to do.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Just got my tooth re-excavated because there was still nerve tissue left and a tiny bit of infection. Fingers crossed it settles.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Inner city: Close to the CBD, trams, night life.
Outer city: We got eggs, plenty of eggs, omelettes galore.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 days ago
Rest In Piece David Lynch. Legendary artist.😔
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Damn, RIP to a real one. What a start to the year
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 days ago
Noooooooooooooooooo!!!
StudChud@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I mean, he started when he was 8 and lived to 78. 70 years of multiple packs a day… He isn’t exactly the poster child of quitting 😭
I need to watch Eraserhead again
StudChud@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Omg I just woke up 😭😭
RiP Lynch 😭
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Doing CPR…
Strangers touching your face is not exactly my idea of Friday arvo fun times… 😂
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Gearing up for piccys of le comet tonight.
C’mon bby give me dem photons.
Baku@aussie.zone 3 days ago
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 days ago
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I’m glad to be home after a long day. One of the managers asked me if I have another job and asked why I don’t. Then he said he’s glad I’ll be studying, so I can justify not having another job that is more reliable and consistent. That was an even bigger push to start applying for something else.
I later go on to find out that a girl who’s only job is this one got fired because she used her discount card too much. She said she shared it with a couple of family members, but somehow, they spent a few thousand dollars using her discount card.
The person who shared her card with more than ten people didn’t get fired. Although, she racked up less money than the person who only shared it with two people.
customer interaction today
Me: you purchased this over X days ago, so unfortunately I cannot refund this today. Customer: really? scoffs and walks away Me: next! * customer comes back * Customer: it’s only been ___ days, not however many days you said." Me: I’m positive it’s over that. Do you want me to bring up a calendar and we can count together? Customer: yes I get to a week and then she realises.
people are eccentric, potential trigger warning, someone's way of dealing with trauma
Customer: I placed an order online and it says it has arrived. Can you get it for me? Me: sure. The order had just arrived from couriers. I go and grab it. Customer: Thank you so much. Have a great day. No, have a great weekend. And may your children live happy and healthy lives. If you don’t have children, extend that to your pets. She moves to the side and opens her order, which was a t-shirt that said, “I am a victim of paedophilia. __ raped me.” I hope that having the t-shirt didn’t prolong her distress or lead to someone else reading it and being triggered by it.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I’ve got a drink and fluffy has some catnip. Everyone is chilled.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
My backpack has been with me now for 10 years.
Poor thing needs to be retired. Bought a new one today.
Gonna miss old mate. I carry a backpack everywhere, every day except for nights out. It’s practically attached to me lol
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 days ago
In hindsight 2 strong coffees in a row after a fortnight of minimal coffee might not have been wise 😳
My tummy hurts…
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 3 days ago
My irrational pet peeve today is seeing these cooking videos on social media where the people are just so aggressively doing things. Jerking oven doors open. Very deliberate and slow deep cutting of meat. Throwing seasoning on food.
Saltbae would be rolling in his grave.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 days ago
My pet peeve is people who spend Thursday coughing all round the office then announce they have covid on Friday 😠
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
These MAFS ads are killing me. It looks like this year they’ve mixed in some uglies, fatties and dippies in with the fame hungry bitches. I just want to watch some tennis.im cunt of a mood.
Taleya@aussie.zone 3 days ago
dammit cats, after a good day yesterday misha’s getting all hissy at the site of cerys.
It’s your daughter you daft mink. This is literally a self-created problem.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 3 days ago
I mean it’s perfectly acceptable to eat an entire triple Brie alone…
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Lasagna lasagna lasagna!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Big year for us. The kid turns 18 and doing year 12 VCE. Our 20th Wedding Anniversary. The man turns 50 this year and we go to Japan to celebrate. It’s all on.
P.S. The kid got excepted into the ADF in 2026 to study what she wants.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Woo! Big congratulations are in store for a big year!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Thanks mate. I’m so proud of my baby girl.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Nice one. 🍻
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Thanks mate 🍺
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 days ago
this is all awesome news
congrats and yay for everyone 🍾
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Thanks. Happy days ahead.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 days ago
If I may, I forgot to ask what the study was going to be in the ADF?
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 days ago
She’s undecided yet. She’ll get to speak to an ADF careers officer in a couple of weeks.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 3 days ago
So many exciting and excellent things, huzzah!!
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 days ago
That’s a big year! But exciting. Cheers 🍻
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Congrats!!!
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Whoowhee! All happening!
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Amazing! What a year of milestones! 🖤🎉
Duenan@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Congratulations. That sounds so awesome!
So much to look forward to!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Yeah. A big year. 🎉
SituationCake@aussie.zone 3 days ago
Great things ahead!