Today’s weather forecast (Melbourne CBD, 3000): min - 16°C, max - 32°C. 100% chance of no rain
Reconnected with my oldest sister today in a 4+ hour phone call. Was so good to talk to her! Feeling very happy and sort of grounded right now.
Daily Discussion Thread: 👨💻 Sunday, 19 January, 2025
Submitted 2 days ago by Baku@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 day ago
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
That’s huge! Wow, well done to you (both?) for being able to have that conversation. I feel you on having dropped out with some people during dark times and it takes so much bravery and vulnerability to reconnect.
Sometimes we really underestimate the grounding power of just free wheeling conversation… I felt the same way after catching up with my friend today. I’m really glad you filled your cup
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
That is amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
That so nice to hear that you were able to reconnect with her after so much time.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
That’s so wonderful. 🥲
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Bit down today, trying to keep myself motivated but it’s a little hard at times when you’ve been given news that things might not be ok with someone’s health.
It’s all up to possibilities and anything could happen moving forward, I really hope that it turns out ok and things can return to normal but it’s outside of my control which is frustrating because you can’t do anything about it to change the outcome.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Sending best wishes. 🫂
Duenan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Thank you.
I regret to inform you that some Kit Kats didn’t make it through today.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Be careful. You just seasoned your leg
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 day ago
My thoughts and prayers are with the queens doing day drag at Midsumma carnival today.
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Additional thumbs up to:
- Mpox vaccination tent
- Divas queening out
- Boys in short shorts
- Just lesbians in general
Thumbs down to:
- The Liberal party tent
- Drongos walking their dogs on the asphalt
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Can you imagine how much makeup spray has been used so it doesn’t run!
They’re icons and I adore them.
Pilk@aussie.zone 1 day ago
And the layers of fabric, padding and thick wigs! 💀 They were each mothering though, looked absolutely stunning.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I know it’s a day late but I would just like to give out hugs to Eagle and his fam. It’s hard enough to cope with fam ourselves but it breaks our heart to see what it does to our kids.
I found one of the hardest things coping with a dysfunctional family is how do I help young Miss Seagoon through this. How could I teach her what is and what isn’t a healthy relationship.
I was super attentive about having an honest and very trusting relationship with her. I was always and still am always there for her. I was discreet, never saying mean things about people she loved, I let her see with her own eyes.
And now she is a older, can see all the people for who they are and is grieving the loss of good healthy relationships. She has a fair dose of anger too at how they treat her and me. Of course the dysfunctional fam are not sad at all, they see nothing wrong.
Hugs again to all our DTers.
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Thankyou Seagoon. You really have a heart of gold. I am okay, the wounds have had a long time and lots if wirk to heal.
My son is an amazing kid, a deep thinker with a sense of self I envy but still full of love and compassion for his fellow humans. I hoped for a life without hardship for him, but like you’ve done, we’ve worked on looking at who shows up, who makes you feel loved and having open communication about what’s happening in life.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
🖤
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 day ago
🖤
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
So many hugs. I wish you both the best life. 😘
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 day ago
🖤
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
The problem with waking up at almost 2pm is that it’s almost bed time :(
Fuck it im staying up late. Monday is usually a slow day anyway.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Hell yeah?
Dunno, I like the late night. Peaceful. Sucks when you have shit to do though
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Boyo has cooked his brain, cat ate a stink bug with predictable consequences, and I smell like a Swamp Thing. Bring on Wednesday!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Uuuuurgh body sore. First gym session of the new year yesterday.
Uuuuurgh.
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Get swole son 💪🏼💪🏼
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’m being a cat the rest of the day. Nap, graze, wander around half asleep, repeat.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I got the dates wrong and the Dark Souls community event actually ended on Friday, not started then. I’ll still do another play through but I won’t focus on trying to do coop as much
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
How long did it take you to get good at those sorts of games? I’m a twitchy FPS person who also likes single player story games.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 23 hours ago
I was like that before too, I like my FPSs but have gotten into the souls games since.
Things probably started really making sense after getting through the second game, but I also just jumped in and didn’t do much research ahead of time. Despite how hard people say the games are, there’s an active online community where you can play with friends or just other people to help get through the toughest parts.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Man, where has Luthor Vandross been all my life!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I realised the big fruit were probably taxing the plants and that might be why they were dropping flowers. So I finally harvested them.
One is beginning to rot from the end though, one is turning yellow so maybe kind of sun tanned, and I still don’t know if they’ve turned bitter/toxic or are safe to eat. I also dropped one on the floor and broke the skin -_-
I still need more potting mix to plant the tiny variety of pumpkins but Big Green Shed charges $25 to deliver 2 bags… wondering if there’s a good time to ask someone to pick it up. Another flower came up from the small variety so they are really stressed and need to be planted out.
The bird water kept running dry and I finally spotted a hole in the foil pan… I’ve given them a new one. Also the
I left washing in overnight so have just rewashed that. Melbcat was sick this morning on the doona cover and the carpet so I’ve got some more washing to do.
She’s in her favourite bed by the window after soaking up some sun. I think at some point I’m going to sneakily get her with an anti nausea pill a few hours before dinner to ensure it kicks in.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’ll post pics of my radishes tomorrow.
I don’t think I’ve ever grown a good one. 😐
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
When doing the chilli patch irrigation 5yrs ago built / buried a redundant line just in case one failed. Completely forgot about that. Now it has just been turned into ghetto potato patch watering line. Basically just drilling holes in PVC. Surprised the valve still works.
And there are 3 little potats sprouting.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Hot hot hot hot hot. Catch-up with friend was so blissful and wide-ranging, almost like therapy, went on from 8:45 to 2:45… almost the entire time the cafe was open. Loved it. Now meant to maybe do chores today but frankly, other than the clothes and dishes, I don’t think I’ll do much. Can’t be effed with food prep and vacuuming today. Dinner can be sauteed amaranth with grilled salmon tail and… hmmm only have basmati rice. Maybe I could stream dumplings from the freezer. Yeah that’s plenty.
But for now, cool down time with some cold grapes and reading Severence theories now that I’ve caught up to s2 e1…
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 1 day ago
My washing machine gets looked at tomorrow. Yay. $200 to walk through my door. I am SO asking a lot of questions.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
SO asking a lot of questions
Spoiler: They’ll charge you for them too.
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Is it hot. Yes. Am I going for a ride. Hell yeah.
Someone just has to roll me off my bed and out of the aircon. LOL.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Lunch has been completed successfully
It wasn’t the best Barbie I’ve ever had. We were driving around for about 40 minutes trying to find one in working order that didn’t have too many people
Had a good yarn. It’s still not too bad in the shade outside. Honestly my 27°C house feels worse than it does at 34°c outside under shade
Bloody thirsty though. Forgot my water bottle. Bought a litre of water at the servo on the way home and skulled it so fast I felt a little sick. No regrets though. Still thirsty
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Re: house is it maybe because you get no air circulation or cross ventilation at your place? Mine also feels the same and I think it’s partly due to that - just still, weirdly more humid air (to be fair, I think my menagerie of indoor plants isn’t helping at all)
Baku@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Most likely. Also because outside has a constant gentle breeze, while inside is generally stagnant air, even with the windows open
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Is that the city in the far distance?
so beautiful 🙂
Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 1 day ago
It’s looking back towards Port Melbourne.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Decided on an early night tonight. Somebody else will need to do tomorrow’s DT
Night DT people
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Night Baku.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I don’t know what it is, but I’ve felt like absolute crap lately. I’m going to make sure I practise piano tomorrow and go for a walk. I’m also going to put practise into my schedule, because I’m not practising nearly enough.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 day ago
No advice other than to say I’ve been feeling similarly
Hugs lowsy
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Cheers Baku 🫂
Baku@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I made it to the rich side of town in one piece. Train was basically empty and pretty well air conned so it wasn’t too bad
It’s actually okay outside under the shade
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
uptown girl 🎶🎵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCuMWrfXG4E
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Such a bop, Billy Joel is a fkn legend.
My fav of his is She’s Always a Woman
Actually, all of his songs are just perfect 😭
StudChud@aussie.zone 2 days ago
poem: a catharsis
Dark silhouette in my bedroom doorway,
In stark contrast with the lamp in the hallway.
She’s creeping quietly closer to my bed,
Seeping scents of old cigarettes,
Mingled with BO and bleach.
She occupies a distinct niche,
In my heart and memories,
A bittersweet reverie. Are we destined to be our parents
Repeating history?
Is our fate determined by our genes
Or are we free?
Are we intentions or actions?
Are we only a simple chemical reaction,
Starting at the beginning of time?
Is this your life or is it mine?
I am fine. A living room lit up by a lamp in the corner,
Dying together we discuss her disorder;
He says I shouldn’t hold it against her,
She’s troubled standing on the border.
But I didn’t know then what I know now,
He wasn’t there when she pushed me down,
And screamed I’m just like him,
With a slap to make it stick. Are we destined to be our parents
Repeating history?
Is our fate determined by our genes
Or are we free?
Are we intentions or actions?
Are we only a simple chemical reaction
Starting at the beginning of time?
Is this your life or is it mine?
I am fine. Over a decade and I’m doing better,
Still waiting for life to stop, start, stutter,
The end is far away in the distant future,
So I study and often wonder, ponder
On a wish that never came true.
But the sun bright and the sky is blue,
My Love is kind and the cat is soft,
My home is hot mess but I am not. We aren’t destined to be our parents
Repeating history.
Fate just is a construct to make sense
Of our humanity.
We are actions and intentions,
An grand ongoing chemical reaction
That started at the beginning of time.
This life is our time to shine.
I am fine.Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Absolutely incredible ❤️
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
💜💜💜
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 day ago
This needs music, it’d make a great song
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
💜💜💜
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 day ago
We love you, Spud <3
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
🥹💜💜💜
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I can’t wait until TAFE starts again. I’m going stir crazy just hanging out in my head.
I need to get a job, but I hate myself so damn much I can’t even pretend to have any confidence.
Still haven’t reached out to my family, other than to just discuss the Timescape Vs λ-CDM theory regarding whether the universe is actually accelerating or not. It’s about the only topic I contribute to the group chat tbh, just science news.
But, I have a GP appointment this week, for a new MHCP so I can get on the wait list for a bulk-billed psych. It’s gonna take months for an appointment but I seriously need it. I’m slipping, I can feel it, if I can hold on for a few more months, I can make it.
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Think I spent like 5 hours poring over all the latest Severance theories (most some variation on the obvious big question of s2 e1).
spoilers for the latest Severence episode
Imo it’s definitely Helena down there. Not convinced it is a brainwashed/reset Helly R. Mark is becoming reintegrated and voluntarily rejoined MDR to help with the reintegration process and avoid what Petey went through.
I’m pretty satisfied now. Kind of forgot to make dinner though whoops… At least I did the dreaded dishes and the clothes are almost done. Boiled some eggs to just keep me satisfied for tonight and tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow my goal is to start early and do exactly the amount of hours I’m meant to in the field, so that hopefully I can come home early enough to rehydrate, recharge and cook up the salmon. I don’t regret not pushing myself to do anything at all this weekend - feels like I’ve managed to have a holiday after my time away and am ready for the week ahead 💪
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Hell yeah! You deserve a proper rest for sure! May tomorrow go by quickly and your salmon be succulent and delicious!!! 🤤🤤
just_kitten@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Pretty stoked for the salmon tbh, haven’t bought fresh fish in god knows how long. I might get one of those frozen bulk packs of salmon fillet for future meal purposes
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Sleep and anxiety so messed up. -_-
There were things I’ve been late with or didn’t do because it feels like I can barely move.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I have to share Meep. Be sure to look for other Meep posts and pics. www.reddit.com/r/…/everyone_meet_meep/
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Oh my… I love Meep.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Any chance of a non Reddit link? We’re trying to boycott that, remember?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
there’s insta?
one good thing about reddit is it’s overwhelmingly anti-trump
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 2 days ago
I survived day 1 back at work and am back for another day today. It is nice just being off the couch. The next challenge will be getting back on top of the housework and things that I’ve been letting slide for the last couple of weeks. I was a bit displeased with past me who decided to put off filling the car with petrol which meant I had to do that yesterday.
Aradina@lemmy.ml 1 day ago
I have sunburn amd a tummy ache. Terrible times
Baku@aussie.zone 2 days ago
I have to make my way over to the East (dun-dun-duuuun) today. My trek shall involve an hour and a half’s worth of travel to go half an hour away, and will involve a walk, a bus, walk, tram, another walk, train, another walk. Wish me the ability to deal with people tomorrow
(Only have to do it one way which is nice)
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Good luck Baku. Taking three modes of public transport and walking between modes in this hot weather is not fun.
Baku@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Cheers Low. I think the bigger problem at the moment is going to be that my phone slipped off the charger last night, and my main power Bank is dead 😬
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Well not much got done today. But Melbcat is medicated, water in order, and the golden nugget pumpkins got planted out.
They’re going to have to grow in crappy soil fighting grass and tree roots but unfortunately that’s the soil I have.
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Exhausted. One of my neighbours (a pro landscape gardener) alerted me to one of her up-market clients who was getting rid of two magnificent concrete planters in order to have a new garden design. Spent this afternoon picking them up, cleaning them and placing them in the garden. They’re gorgeous - 60 cm across urns with Pan faces and garlands and fluting on the outside. Very italianate. Made in Brunswick/Coburg back in the 80s and the firm has gone out of business since. They even have a little concrete plinth for each one.
Now the hard part - deciding what to put in them. They’re large enough for a smallish tree, so practically anything except daphne would suit. Am thinking might re-locate the rosemary to one of them, and maybe lavender in the other. Maybe a cumquat …
I am hot, bothered, sweaty, every muscle is aching and I have no fingernails left to speak of, but also seriously stoked that these beauties are not going to end up in landfill. Estimated cost of purchasing a similar item (only made in China/Bali and not as decorated or as sturdy) is $200 plus - each.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Score. Depending on the size maybe one or two dwarf lemon trees? Would fit the theme.
But definitely a good idea to house plants you already have
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Dwarf lemon would def fit - thanks for the idea!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
beautiful, I hope they bring you much joy
I had some of these when I lived in yerp, they are based on ancient roadside shrines to Bacchus.
I used to put huge tuber begonias in them , in a pot of course, just put the plastic pot in the urn and took it out when I wanted to change plants
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 1 day ago
That sounds like a plan - they’re far too heavy to move about so having swappable plants is a brilliant idea!