Submitted 1 month ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
Today’s mental therapy: Moving mulch.
Yesterday the resident magpie was having a fight w/ her (I presume) partner. Was pretty viscous, I’ve never seen that before. Today they’re just wondering around together eating stuff from the lawn like nothing happened. Makes you wonder the sorts of things they fight about. Wasn’t territory (they’ve been there together for years).
“you were snoring all night Graham I barely slept a wink - I am NOT cleaning the nest right now”
He forgot to put the bins out
It’s the toilet seat. It’s always the toilet seat…
Went to the gemstone and lapidary club show and it was very interesting. Lots of stuff that I just wanted to touch because it was so polished and smooth. Lots of beautiful fossils and a gem faceting demonstration. It’s a 2 day thing so I’m going back tomorrow because I’ve got a guy holding a lapis pendant for me (oops 😬💸) and there was a piece of petrified wood that I really liked because it looked nice to hold in my hand and I hope it’s still there. I bought an orthoceras pendant as well. I’d like something amber as well. Dammit there were so many things I wanted! I loved the opals and malachite as well.
Careful with amber, dodgy people cook it to look better than it really is.
most gemstones are heated to intensify colour, 🤷♀️ they are still beautiful
the bad amber is ground up into a dust then compressed, synthetic resin may also be added ,
check using a black light, real amber glows a strange milky green, it’s not real
the big problem is selling them at a higher price as if they are completely natural, heated are not
Nice. 😊
and , um, where is this wonderful show 😀 Found it eglc.com.au/events/
I might like an opalised shell fossil or a mosasaur tooth , maybe some moss agate and blue lace agate cabs I can put in rings
It’s quite a small event in the local (to me) church hall, but I can look at that sort of thing for ages, and the Minipeelers share my love of fossils and minerals. I’d love to take them to that fossil place out in the eastern side of town, I’ve heard it’s huge!
I’ll kick off early:
Cheers 🥂
Yessir 🍻
Post gym, I require an airing
Problem? No, not at all.
It’s not hot but try sweet mustard pickles
Fantastic on a cheese sandwich
Agreed! Just don’t think they counted for this pic.
Ooh what’s your favourite?
One that isn’t currently present. Scorpion Strike. thechillifactory.com/products/scorpion-strike?_po…
And I just discovered there is a jerky. Credit card workout time!!
These all look amazing! What’s the Fancy Hanks one like?
It’s a fast kick not a wait for it. Nice way to get acid in without being vinegary. Great for pizza!
that byron bay green jalapeno is awesome, I go thru so many bottles of it, it goes in and on so many dishes
I’m trying to find whichever place I got their rum one from. It’s proving elusive.
Familycalhoon are getting a new microwave for the first time in about 20 years. I think they used to have just the one kind…
My family tried getting a mini grill and bake convection oven, but nothing beats the microwave.
My old toaster oven is better than any airfryer I’ve seen.
Just got off call with psychiatrist, who wants to start me on Ritalin and Clonidine. Here goes nothing, I guess.
You’ve got nothing to lose by trying. Keep in mind with Ritalin it’ll take a week or so till you get the right rhythm for when to take the pill during the day.
Good luck!
also totes agree with this
Thank you so much for this :)
You’re also surrounded by highly critical people and I would think the things said to you would affect your confidence.
I can’t agree with this more
years ago when I was seeing a psychologist and a psychiatrist for severe ptsd the doc wanted to put me on meds that could help my memory and also anti anxiety meds. I said no. They said I better have a good reason, I wrote them an essay. But more than that I assured my docs I would under go all the cbt , do everything I could to heal without meds. And I did.
Changing your thinking is hard, behaviourial change is hard, but you must give it some effort if you want results.
good luck and so many hugs 😽
That’s now I’ve approached my ptsd. I don’t know if it’s the right thing but it seems to work.
We’ll done ❤️
Different things work for different people. If you try and it doesn’t work out, you can stop or ask doctor for alternatives. If you feel you don’t have enough information about the medication, possible side effects etc, call the doctor and see if they can answer your questions. If you want to try a bit longer with therapy before starting medication, theres nothing wrong with that choice. Healthcare should occur in the context of informed consent, but some doctors are not great at the ‘informed’ part!
Thank you :) I’ve seen quite a few different psychologists from when I was a teenager to now, so over a decade, and still struggle with the same behaviours. The only thing that’s changed is my mindset and level of resilience.
Helga’s bread “New & Improved” = 850g down to 800g. Fuck you personally, Helga.
I did some gentle squats yesterday and I’m still tired
Wat
Bodies are like that. Keep at it!!
It takes time to build stamina. Go again when you think you’re able
It is weird being awake at 5am though. I used to do this a couple of years before lockdown for gym before uni and work.
Still rather this and get the sleep and be in a good mood than stay in bed longer and feel like shit.
I have a to do list and also want to bum around brunnie a bit
but i really should rest my back some more ☹️
Brunnie sounds nice. Hopefully heading there tonight or tomorrow arvo. Need some specialist groceries.
First block was 4 hours which is great!!!
But back to normal after that.
Still a victory!
yay and happy cake day too 🐱
Thank you ❤️
Arrived in WA and seemingly brought shitty weather with me but because of the rain, it’s quite warm! I dusted off my Switch after goodness knows how long and played The Gardens Between for most of the flight. Really cute local game though a bit overdone on the 80s nostalgia/Japan theming with the cutscenes… still very beautifully designed, ingenious puzzles - nothing too hard but they scratch your brain in just the right way that makes you feel like an ingenious kid again. So in that regard, top marks for really giving puzzles a feeling and a narrative.
Well, time to get myself out of this shed of a terminal and enjoy a nice meal and a good night’s sleep. 😴
Goodnight all❤️ Seems the 5am wake up will Defs take some getting used to.
I don’t think Gibson minds the extra downtime
MAN BLUDGEONS POOR KITTY TO DEATH
This weeks Always Sunny is one of their best.
We have done a plumbing and not murdered each other ✊🏻
Alongside my normal market run, I have procured vanilla slice, a FREE book about my beloved Collingwood (having mates among the second hand book stalls has perks) and a lovely interaction with the prettiest puppy I have ever seen. Bernese mountain dogs are so rare in this country
It’s always great seeing those big furry tractors, even if it’s a little furry tractor
Poolside snacks and cocktails, I never want to come home.
Played DnD last night for the first time! It was pretty fun despite feeling like the stupidest person in the room. I might see if there’s a weekly thing around or try some more one-shots :))
It takes time and practice!! I find the combat fun, but I suck at roleplaying lol! My fav character I made was a Kenku Sorcerer because I could just mimic the other players words 😂😂
Keep doing one shots and find a supportive group! A supportive and nice group makes it so much easier to engage! I’m so excited for you!!!
Hey gang. Long time no see! What’s been happening in daily discussion land?
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There’s a food & wine “festival” happening next door to the hotel. We thought about checking it out until we realised we were paying $30ea before trying anything - didnt look like a tasting event but a BUY A COCKTAIL event. Now I’m just enjoying a solo dance party on the balcony while watching people basically need to be carried out…
Should add that I’m fully prepared to called emergency services for anyone who looks like they’ve been abandoned by their friends. Until then, I will dance to this god awful DJ
The front bedroom was getting quite warm with the sun so I opened the windows to let some air through. Apparently ants were starting a nest in the corner of one of the windows, and few spiders had taken up residence as well. Windows that fully swing open to the inside are not such a good thing in this situation. Full barrier spray has now been applied around both windows and the dead ants vacuumed up.
The day has mostly been good though. I had a nice walk with Mr Woof and have done the weekly cleaning including a change of bed sheets, which are now on the line drying with another load of washing. And tomorrow is predicted to be sunny too.
Gorgeous day outside. Shopping done. Went for a big walk in the park. Now I have the cbfs so just gonna read or do jigsaw. Dinner will be meatballs with mash and salad.
beach :)
but I will lie on the bed instead :(
Hope you feel better soon
Gotta rest and look after yourself to extend the good beach times!
Bit of a dreary ole day innit?
You don’t say cobber
Melba is freezing their peaches off
It’s nearly midnight gnocci time.
I love a bacon cheeseburger. Who doesn’t ? but the amount of boring prep followed by REALLY fast cooking sends me into a psychotic frenzy. It almost never seems worth it. Almost…
a good burger is totes worth the effort 🤤
I do the bacon and throw it in the oven on warm on,y yo keep it warm
I cook the bacon first then foil it. That way I can concentrate on the patty and the chips. I refuse to have a cold burger in my own home.
That’s what I’m saying. At my compound, the burgers are straight off the grill and onto your bun. Super hot and fresh with all the toppings you like. But to get to that point where everything lines up is a fucking chore and barely worth it.
People don’t realise what it takes to make a viciously great burger. Type of meat, fat content, type of bun, perfect crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato has to be crisp and cold, various toppings, sauces, chips, all the rest… it’s no laughing matter haha.
I’m way too invested in this shit.
Wondering if I should capitulate to joining Discord to keep in touch with people but age verification is going to be demanded at some point and there’s the risk of drama or scams.
I should be doing more housework or trying to exercise but I’m almost ready to nap.
Avoiding Facebook and Whatsapp has definitely cost me a number of friendships. I attended a funeral recently and as we were running through people not present (work / interstate) they were all keeping in touch via facebook. Age verification will be a drag but there’s little point being on a niche social media or messaging service. I can stand proudly with my self hosted XMPP and matrix but no one will be on them.
It really sucks. I think everyone is so overworked and frantic that the convenience of social media is now mandatory.
Unfortunately I’m not keen on Facebook already so I probably won’t be giving ID
phone
real life
Aw naur, I just had a 4 hour nap.
I’ve never really managed to get the hang of naps. Falling asleep during the day just doesn’t happen.
Same. Sleeping during the day absolutely wrecks my rhythm.
Just concentrate on your breathing and wrap up and throw away all the intruding thoughts.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 month ago
BaconCheeseborgor tonight
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Catfish@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Yes you can has