Having rooftop cocktails with some friends for my bday. The AO evening ground passes were sold out by the time I went to buy them and kinda turned out for that best as the weather went crappy. There’s a nice view of Parliament House from here. It’s been a fun day.
Discussion Thread 🛼 Wednesday 21 January 2026
Submitted 2 days ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to melbourne@aussie.zone
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tone212_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Happy b’day!
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Happy birthday!!
_miss_cellophane_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
H.B!
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Happy birthday mate :)
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Happy Birthday 🎂🍾🎁
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Melbcat has just gone in for her procedure
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Hoping for kitty’s quick recovery.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
so many hugs , sending you both special healing vibes
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Sending you and Melbcat SO SO SO much love and safe thoughts!!
indisin@aussie.zone 1 day ago
So turns out a brothel is significantly cheaper than seeing a psychologist and they also offer mental health support.
Highly recommend.
Lol.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Persons who choose to work in said industry (rather than feeling they have no other option) tend to be a caring sort. It’s not at all unusual to pay for just a chat. I’m more concerned you chose this option so quickly rather than talking to your own brain.
indisin@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I have severe ADHD, and to explain that I means instant gratification is always the right option. I deeply want to and consciously are trying to change that. But in an emergency crisis, gotta do what I know will help me. You get me?
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I was recommended California Club when I asked a friend in the industry on behalf of another friend who is approaching 40yo virgin territory. CaliClub apparently treats their staff well. Asking for the deluxe rather than basic was the other important advice I received. Basic being more of a smash n dash service.
indisin@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Thanks for your recommendation, I went to Scarlett and genuinely focused on hugs. Will check them out though ❤️
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
new phone is being activated
so many music files to rescue 🤞
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Hooray tank is filling up.
Crisis averted.
Saved a few dollarydoos there.
Turns out one of the downpipes was solid full of shit (seriously worse than the worst AGB) which for some reason when cleared everything worked.
Makes no sense but I’ll take it.
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
time to install some of them first flushers!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Ooh TIL. Will be looking at those. big thank :)
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
yay, inspection over! Mr Woof was very concerned and told the real estate agent so, very loudly. Miss Meow is still in hiding somewhere.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Benefits of working out more: being comfortable enough squatting on the ground for about 5 minutes to give pats to a gorgeous little old puppy named Stella ❤️
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
good night everyone, sweet dreams 😘
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Day 12
The fake chicken breast fillets I bought today were pretty damn good and really filling.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I was veggo for like a decade and there are some good substitutes out there. Just watch the salt/processed ingredients…sing out for recipes if you need ifeas
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 16 hours ago
I would absolutely love some recipe ideas.
I’m way out of my element lol
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
So I’ve been watching all these yts on people who get cosmetic surgery/maga face
and it finally clicked, all the people hysterical that ozempic ruined their face were people who had fillers put in from their tummy …lol. When a person loses or gains weight the fat cells from tummy are the first to change. It’s really obvious on people in the public eye
so no, ozempic won’t ruin a normal face
StudChud@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Also buccal fat removal will make the face look super gaunt
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I reckon buccal fat removal is gonna be the over plucked eyebrows of this generation.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
that too
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Ordered parts last week to build an ESP bluetooth proxy for brew monitoring, Auspost are doing their damnedest to ensure they don’t arrive until after the long weekend. Pricks.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
off to the city for some browsing 😸
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Stream of consciousness incoming. Warning: lots of blabbing and coordinating conjunctions used. I hate how I write.
Apologies, I can’t seem to put this in a spoiler tag as the copy and paste bar thing seems to be in the way of the icon. On Android you can move it but not on iOS it seems. This is a little vent about feelings I’ve been having that probably belong in a journal, but I feel like I need to talk to someone and don’t feel comfortable talking to my fellow tour mates about it or anyone from home. I haven’t spoken much to people from home, and I am actually enjoying it. I love my family, but I think we have all appreciated having some time away from each other.
Morning from Nagano. It is beautiful here. A little bit of snow. Never been in snow before. Will send pictures at the end of the trip. Most of us have fallen ill with a cold and my ear has been blocked for about a week and half. Went to the pharmacy today and they gave me some ear drops which should hopefully help. I think just being exhausted from long travel days and being sick has put me in a funk.
I downloaded Hinge unfortunately because it’s a particular time of the month. I told myself I wouldn’t download it but I did because I’m curious to see what’s out there. I kind of fancied the tour guide who is a few years older than me and single, but it was just a silly crush and there is no way in hell that he would like me back. Plus it’s a bit awkward talking to him and probably more of a “you have your life together and have done a lot of things I want to do” type of crush. I’ve been beating myself up lately because I’ve started liking people who give me intermittent reinforcement, where one minute they show some interest and the next, they’re a bit cold and distant. I’m just reminding myself that is normal for this to occur, especially given my past attachment patterns, and that doesn’t mean I haven’t “healed” or need to act on any of these feelings. I can just sit with them.
One of the first matches I got was someone asking if I’m autistic. He said he could tell just by looking at me and that I looked like a front toed walker. I hate how easy it is for people to pick up on stuff Iike this.
The deliberating about all this is so autistic of me. I should really work those self-compassion modules my therapist assigned. I find it hard to accept myself for who I am despite not being who I want to be.
In the meantime, I am really excited to be amongst the mountains and the cold. It’s going to be -9 tomorrow. I’ve never been to the snow or in mountains so that’s cool. The tour guide also leads hikes all around the world and does snow sports and it’s kind of inspired me to take up those things. I definitely want to try skiing this year if I can afford it - I think my uni has a ski club with a lower than usual cost. Part of me also just wants to quit uni for the year and do a working holiday in the mountains. Doing some kind of menial job in another country that’s not my retail job sounds great right now. During this trip, I’ve barely scrolled on social media, and have been in the present so much more than usual. It has been wonderful. I’ve also found myself getting more confident with navigating around and hauling luggage through busy train stations. If one can handle Shinjuku, they can handle anything. I think if I come here again, I want to visit more local towns that would benefit from tourism as opposed to being in Tokyo for half the trip. Will have to do some research.
As for the tour, I was apprehensive at first, but I’m glad I decided to go on it. I’m the youngest in the group, and I feel like I’ve learnt a lot from the others. They have all been really lovely and have been great to travel with. Hoping none are in this thread because there are a few Aussies and I have been way too specific. One of them wants to do a reunion trip this time next year so hopefully that makes it out of the chat! I now have a travel bug and will be saving up for the next trip! Oops. Sorry Mum, I guess I won’t be able to buy a house then…
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 1 day ago
spoiler
I am undiagnosed but peer reviewed for autism. A bunch of my exs are, three cousins are, half of my regular mates are. I just met an autistic lass who picked me out of a crowd of 80 people at an event. I just don’t feel / have the diagnosis money. Maybe your tour guide has a touch of the tism themselves. I don’t see myself buying a house. The new gf has been married once and had to deal with that financial entanglement during the split. We’re not looking to combine finances or buy a place together, but are happy to support each other where able. I’m an only child, I think I’ll always need my own sanctuary. Loving your family doesn’t mean not getting away from them to explore the world and working out who you are. Hinge et al. Holidays can easily be about quick romance. So much of the dating pressure is gone when you’ll only know each other for a few weeks. I dated a lovely Polish kickboxer for three weeks while doing bjj in Thailand years ago. I’m interested in these self compassion exercises, I only seem to know Irish-catholic Buddhism where it’s all basically my fault for desiring anything. We should have a daily thread meet up when you get back. I’m sure you’ll find some connections with people in this group. You’re younger than many of us, we would’ve loved to have a trusted group of middle age adults to talk ideas with when your age. Hugs as I think it’s international hug day.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I could have used that when I was younger. Hell, I still need it
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
If one can handle Shinjuku, they can handle anything.
This deserves to be a wall plaque.
Love to hear that you’ve been bitten by the travel bug and that you’re getting great things out of this trip and being present. It can be so personally challenging and it sounds like you’re handling it really well, sickness and blocked ear aside. I also really love that you’re so self aware about why you perhaps had a crush on the tour guide.
Have an excellent snow adventure tomorrow, I bet it’ll be stunning!
If you happen to spot Royce chocolate in the airport, their chocolate covered chips are an absolute fuckin’ banger.
I just wanna point out that it wouldn’t be “quitting” uni for a year, but taking an extended break or a late gap year. A year of self discovery and growth.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
so many hugs, you’re fine
keep having a good time 😘
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
ugh, looking for counselling is not easy
when I was in nyc my doctors had a LOT of experience with victims of terrorism, maybe someone with experience with ptsd and first responders would be fine
I’m teary and shaky
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Hugs. I have no specific advice or recommendations. Probably a bit like you I have built a repository of stuff from psychs and yoga and various other modalities. I can link you some decent breathing/grounding stuff. If you are stuck just yell and I will give you some things to try.
(If a gp would help I recommend M3 health in spotto - DM if you want a bit more info about my doc)
Eagle@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Do you have access to an EAP? Converge has specialised first responders and critical event counsellors. Highly recommend Amanda Mitchell.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Thanks. 🥹
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Also defence force and police - services might be limited to them, but they might know of a good counsellor outside of their particular field.
duncan_bayne@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Considering starting a local computer club. Had a really good experience running a one-off installfest and thinking there should be IRL options for like-minded geeks to meet up on the regular.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’ve wanted to try get something like Linux install parties going so this does sound interesting
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I would gladly attend
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Got an insurance update which has had me on the phone and chasing documents and getting absolutely no actual work done this afternoon and my care factor is zero. This is even after I was 45 minutes late this morning. Just don’t have anything to give work this week.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 1 day ago
First on-site client visit.
Yeeha!
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Get 'em!!!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Sigh… trying to chill out but single player Minecraft gets a bit boring in its lack of structure. However multiplayer games seem way too toxic. (Also my hard drive is full)
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I woke up feeling icky and migrainey today. 🙁 Not a good day for it, as I have a rental inspection today and will need to wrangle Mr Woof who will be very irate at the home invasion. I’d really rather just go back to bed.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
so delay it
RustyRaven@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’m feeling a lot better after some tablets at least. I’d rather get the inspection over with anyway, waiting around for someone to come and poke around your house is worse than the actual inspection anyway. Mr Woof is lucky he doesn’t know in advance it’s happening!
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I managed to get a ticket to Fit For An Autopsy for tomorrow night off the ticket reselling platform Tixel. I don’t like how these ticketing platforms get you coming and going.
You either have to pay like $8 for bullshit insurance if you can’t go to a show, or you can sell it and they can scrape even more off the top.
Because I got caught up in the whole reason this platform exists, you’d rather go to the show than miss out so you’re gonna attend however you can
Nbard@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Is anyone else getting a giant donate to the lemmy devs now when they view local?
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
not sure how I feel about that. I mean I’m all for instances asking for their individual needs, but the devs spamming the whole lemmy network feels…skeezy for some reason
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Yes
bacon@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Beep Beep 🚚
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FYI: if anyone feels like going for a swim today, there are pools around the city that are accepting a banana instead of buying an entry.
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
What a curious concept. I like it, but loath bananas 😵💫
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I’m not sure who’s benefitting most. I guess the pools hoping to get some memberships? Just in general to remind people that swimming is fucking awesome?
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Positive post after my blab. Bringing back matcha, Mt Fuji blueberry cheesecake, choc orange and Tokyo Banana Kit Kats. Might get some more from the airport as I’ve heard they have exclusive flavours.
Donki is a rip-off for this stuff compared to pharmacies and I’m sad I didn’t find any dick shaped pens :( I think I’ll have to come back
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Back on the roof today. Somefing has gone wrong. Tank not being fed :(
Not that it matters atm because there’s f all rain on the horizon.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 1 day ago
If you missed out on tickets to Geese you can watch them do a DJ set at 170 Russell apparently
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Thanks for the well wishes, Melbcat made it and is home!
Taleya@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Huzzah! gifts bags of freeze dried duck
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Yess! Sending all the love to Melbcat and you
Catfish@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Hooray, many treats when she gets out of the drunk woozy bit!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
She was staggering around like a sailor on land! I’m so happy it’s done now
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I was just checking in to see how you both are.
many gentle hugs 😘
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
She’s doing okay, kind of wobbling around and munching her biscuits!
I saw your other comments, I hope you’re doing alright