Daily Discussion Thread: 🌃 Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The oodie is Mickey's, always was.

Omg.
That is the definition of snuggled
awww , I love him
You need one of these from Aldi so you'll both be happy. It's a knock off oodie with a pocket for your pet.
Right now I'm definitely getting one
- I need one too! I've resorted to wearing a hoodie backwards and tucking the fluffy Velcro cat in the hood.

I did it!!!! I sent the email AND I FEEL AMAZING. I couldn't figure out how to explain that I sent this way past when I should have, so I just opened the email with this:

Hi,

Thank you for your patience over the past few months, I was unable to finish writing a reply due to force majeure.

sentence about what the email is about

With this new request there is ample documentation, coherent and eloquent arguments, all accompanied with supporting evidence that should imbue a greater sense of understanding regarding the request upon reading.

Regards, name

Attached with literally what I had wrote all those months ago (polished with an hour of proof reading + fixing up citations). It was this easy to do, but apparently it was easier to have panic attacks instead... I'm just so glad it's over, now I can finally read and action the "new" emails I have pilled up over the past couple of months!

I'm sorry for holding you up for months, impressed you managed overcome my obstacles
- No hard feelings, if it weren't for you I wouldn't have found an excuse for being late ;)
Nice work!

So I have ended up moving, and they opted to send me to an Airbnb rather than another hotel. It's pretty nice. The department and its sub organisations seem to have an exclusivity deal with Quest apartment hotels, so i think an Airbnb worked out cheaper for them than another week in a quest.

Although people buying as many houses as they can solely to use them as an Airbnb sucks and has definitely damaged the housing market, I do like the idea behind it of being able to rent your home out while you're on vacays or whatever. It comes with the added perk that it feels homely.

This place is pretty old, but so is my house, so I don't really mind. Plus I get a washing machine, so I can do all of the washing from the last week in the span of a day. Fun!

Edit: also I'm in Brunswick, so I think I need to become trendy now

Spud can help out too.
To fit in. Wear lots of black. Vintage jumpers, preferably with stripes and some black . Guys can wear items of old army clothes . Wear your hair a bit longer, too short and you will look like a Carlton hipster.
this is more carlton but there is some crossover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZt-pOc3moc
- I was planning on wearing shorts and a fake denim long sleeve. Lucky for me, my barber was closed when I tried to get a haircut a month ago, and I haven't been bothered to go try again, so it is getting pretty long now. Does the "I just woke up and had to go to the shops to buy milk but haven't had a shower yet and am barely awake" vibe work?
Not a requirement. You can if you like, but then you'd be exactly like everyone else. Which may or may not suit you. Still, it's only for a short time, so this might be a nice way to experiment with that sort of thing to see if it does suit you.
- I've never tried being a hipster before, maybe I'll like it. I am most definitely liking this full 5g pulling 110mbps down, though. We technically have 5g in my area, but it's outside only, gotta stand on something, and it almost always drops back to 4g. 30mbps tops

Came home last night to this:

Mr P reckons he fell through his bed, tried to fix it and couldn't, and then smashed it up and threw it out onto the garden he's just spent ages trying to tidy up. Now he's sleeping on a mattress on the floor. I talked about getting a new bed, but my MIL said "how ridiculous! bloody leave him there and he can enjoy it!" With all the kerfuffle, nobody remembered to put the bins out 🤦🏼‍♀️😭

Changed the car insurance to a monthly payment, which costs a little more but is more manageable for me. With Elders therapy appointments, his laptop needing to be taken to get fixed, and the possibility of having to buy a new bed (and the Minipeelers are due new mattresses as well) the cheaper annual payment is not really an option anymore.

Good morning everyone! 🤣

MIL sounds like she knows him pretty well. The concept of weaponised incompetence rears its ugly head.
I hope you issued him with a hearty "What the fuck"
That's some tantrum
Oof that's wild... I hope you're doing okay, it sucks to come home to shit broken
Echoing the WTFs.
Re: new mattresses, Bunnings do a very affordable box mattress. I presume it comes in single or double? Possible option.
...throws Mr P into the garden
Kidding! I'm kidding!
But yeah I think if he wants a new bedframe after that he can save up the money and make the arrangements.

I'll find out tomorrow apparently about the interview from yesterday. I've prayed to every deity I think of. Goodnight all ❤️

This sounds stupid but I made a music section I've been trying to for almost 20 fucking years. I figured out the right formula after so much experimentation. I could hear it in my head but couldn't figure out the right ingredients to get it together.

It only goes for 30 seconds but it's been eluding me for so fucking long. And now it's done.

Fuck. Finally!!!!!!!

I also vote for a share, if you're comfortable :D
- It's honestly not that exciting sounding, it's just getting all these instruments to play nicely together: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h-qeSfKg6d8Dqku0ZHN6lqOgSWt1JewT/view?usp=drivesdk
- But does the big Chud ♥️🎶?
Up for sharing? 🥺
Baku ♥️ 🎶
Edit: only if you're comfortable, no pressure
- Here you go:
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h-qeSfKg6d8Dqku0ZHN6lqOgSWt1JewT/view?usp=drivesdk
  Still a very very very early sketch. It's just getting these elements to work together in a somewhat cohesive structure that makes this exciting.
yay 😀

I've been procrastinating sending off an important email for about three months now. I did 95% of the email (basically a structured essay with thorough citations) and got stat decs done to back it up, plus all the other supporting documents I need. Since then I've been having severe anxiety about finishing it every day and I haven't touched it since. My cursed ADHD + anxiety combo has had me in a vicious cycle of not doing anything about it yet worrying still. I'm kept up at night with the dread of not finishing such a simple task, completely helpless to and at the mercy of my shoddy executive functioning.

Today, I'm breaking that cycle. I'm fucking going to proof read it and send it off even if it's not "perfectly" done, it's going to happen despite all my brain's attempts at stopping it. I'm not happy with it, but it's better late and imperfect than never and forgotten.

I have been on leave in the last week, travelling with an old family member (a farewell tour of sorts - I don't think she will be doing more big trips). I am feeling very melancholy. So glad I have been able to help her, and sad to see someone so strong and independent getting old and frail.

Anyway this is your lil Wednesday reminder to say thanks to your body, no matter how much trouble it gives you. Getting old sucks arse

So glad I have been able to help her, and sad to see someone so strong and independent getting old and frail.
I dont think its sad. It shouldnt be sad. Getting old is a part of life, and if we didnt have a finite cap on our time we'd forget to enjoy the time we have. Getting old is a part of the journey of life, and hopefully a time you can rely on your loved ones and friends.
- Thanks. You are very right. I find it hard to see her struggle (early stage Alzheimer's). But I think we all looked after her and she had a ball

I'm being watched

Strange person at gym, interrupting me mid set by waving their hands in front of me: can you please guard this machine for me, I’ll be in [other area] for maybe 10 minutes in case someone takes machine.

How about you come back to the machine when you’re ready to use it?

can you please guard this machine for me, I’ll be in [other area] for maybe 10 minutes in case someone takes machine.
"Nah bro, go do some reps of your independence and work on those patience gains!"
- Patience gains got me rolling lol
"Don't interrupt me mid set ever again".
- Then grunt loudly to assert dominance.
You have been selected as their new slave and will be expected to obey and carry out all their whims and wishes.

Colleague who's also job searching told me her application for WFH insurance gig was rejected pre-interview (she has much relevant experience), and that there were 850 applicants for the role 😬😬

Holy fuck. WFH is becoming really scarce. What a shame that workers need to prop up real estate investors.

Hooray, I got the heater going, it's a warmer night here.

Good night everyone. 😘

I got a vintage 60s aussie made merino jumper from the op shop, checked it really carefully, it still came up with a few holes after I washed it, just tiny ones but it's annoying. It's really nice so I'll sew it up.

wondering if Thornbury has any tips or advice on shopping and care of jumpers? TYVMIA

Sounds gorgeous! A jumper of that vintage will NOT be shrinkproofed, so machine washing and drying is out of the question. Hand wash only in lux flakes or a very gentle wool wash (half strength) in lukewarm water. Rinse well twice in lukewarm water. Roll in a towel and press out excess moisture, and dry flat in the shade. Patting it into shape on a dry towel helps it keep its shape while drying. If it warps a bit, pin into place on the towel just like blocking a handknitted piece before assembly.
A teaspoonful of miscible eucalyptus or lavender oil in the second rinse water will help to keep moths away. Fortunately it may only need washing occasionally - wearing a shirt underneath will do a lot to keep it clean.
Mending is best done with darning wool if you can find any and if you can't then embroidery/tapestry wool is probably the next best choice. You might like to reinforce cuffs and collar on the reverse side with a split strand of matching wool a few millimetres in from the edge to help stop fraying. Wool lasts very well when cared for, but can get a bit fragile at the edges when those edges are stretched. If there's a ribbed edge, then both top and bottom of the ribbed section benefit from that extra strand of wool - does a lot to help it keep its shape while still allowing it to stretch appropriately.
- This takes me back to my high school years and maintaining my wool jumpers.
  Every tip here is spot on.
- Yes. Thank you. 😘, some embroidery crewel wool sounds like a good idea.
  The wool and fabric itself is beautiful quality but the garment isn't fully fashioned, it's sewn. Still worth mending I think.
I wonder if you can put a touch of clear nail polish on the inside of the hole to stop it getting bigger like you can with panty hose.
- Won't work on wool I think. Too many little fibres breaking off.
Consider a speed weave to darn the holes, possibly with some fun thread ala r/visiblemending
- great idea!! maybe I can do some mending and then do wool bullion roses on top of the mend, I'm good at those 🌸🌼 🪡🧶👚
- Doh, replied to the wrong comment.
Sounds lovely.
I have a favourite jumper with a damaged spot, still trying to find a matching yarn but this video looks good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U3IEUdddUY

Good morning world!(but not the guy who revs his car at 6am on my street)

I've been giving the finger to 6am rev heads on my dog walks. It's a suburban 40 zone, fuck their muffler, fuck their crackle tune.
- I had a rev head in a WRX tailgate me and just about run me off the road when I was taking a load down to the new place. At 6 am, and in the rain to boot.

I wfh so my brain has resorted to dreaming about bus rides in the dark through fog

My train of thought is suffering a bus replacement this morning :(
- I'm borrowing this phrase
- through the dark and fog and taking peculiar routes? Think I caught a ride this morning.

Fucking Mozzies, it's supposed to be mozzie season or winter, not both. >:(

Had a lovely trip to Melbourne. Weather was great. I got to see my brother and neices. We went to dinner at La Bon Ton (which was delicious, but my God can someone get place some proper lighting) then we watched the first quarter of North v Melbourne before going to see Seinfeld perform.

It was my first ever time seeing a comedian live and it was hilarious. I'm gonna have to check out some more.

Even went on a few 'dates' from those oh-so-fun dating apps. I get like zero matches back home, but flying into melbourne my phone was pinging and I was basically feeling like that Nic Cage Con-Air meme with his long, luscious hair. They both knew I lived in Tassie so it was really meeting as friends, but it was nice to talk to people again. My conversational skills have definitely improved at least.

Came back home yesterday, definitely caught something. Probably from my neices. Feeling run down and throat has a weird taste. Stuck a swab up my nose but no COVID.

Back to the grind today :(

Used to love Le Bon Ton. Last time I went the quality wasnt as good as it used to be, but ran into Dylan Alcott and his dog. Hope its gotten back to good. What did you get? The Brisket is amazing! and honestly the chicken is pretty good too.
- My brother and I shared the little bit of everything plate. I wasn't that hungry. It had brisket, pulled pork, chicken and sausage. Brisket was amazing. Sausage was great as well.

Existential question for Wednesday - do I turn on the heater or not? Pros/cons balance out atm.

oodie
- Yes. After the dishes are done and lunch is prepped for tomorrow. Then oodie for me.
I've really been feeling the cold this Winter. I try to resist turning it on too early, but these last couple of weeks have been cool. (I am someone that can be fully clothed and wear an Oodie and still find it cold inside.)

Picked up some lamb on discount today and cooked up. I forgot how heavy lamb was and it was nice and tasty though the chips did have quite a bit of fat.

Full now though and ready to relax for the evening.

long gentle cooking, slice thin and have with an acidic sauce such as tomato

Wondering if a knockoff oodie is worth it

Do it. A knock off is better than none :)
I have an anko Kmart one and its fine
I bought the Minipeelers knockoff oodies and matching pants from the qvm, plus just the pants for myself, about 2 years ago. They are holding up brilliantly, so well that they look like they were purchased more recently. Can't vouch for the ones they're selling atm, but I'm very happy with the ones I got.
I mean why not?

Sometimes I think there is crack in Pad Thai. I just cannot stop myself from eating the whole takeaway serve.

My takeaway crack of choice is butter chicken. No leftovers.
- Satay chicken for me. Whole family is allergic to peanuts except for me, so I hardly ever have it
- tandoori chicken

I tried to get an early night last night and hopped into bed at 8, but I just couldn't slip into sleep. I took a mg of melatonin and it didn't work, so I took another after an hour or so. By 2am I'd taken 4mg and still couldn't sleep. It was honestly really weird. I was tired and could barely open my eyes, but just couldn't click into the sleep zone. I wasn't really thinking about anything, I was just laying with my eyes closed. I've never had that happen to me before

(And I was moderately tired when I got into bed, which makes it stranger)

Back to work, saw the papou and most importantly the papou's next of kin.
Remember how I asked them to let them know I had the 'rona because he was showing symptoms and I was worried he had it, and he's a nonagenerian with health issues up the wazoo? "No, they never told me nothing." 🤦🏻‍♀️ Fuck's sake.
Plus to top it off he had symptoms. "Yeah I thought it was just a cold, I better test myself." Yeah mate, might be an idea.

One of last night’s dreams involved being on a cruise ship and sharing a room with some friends. Unfortunately I missed the first two days of sailing and when I boarded, I asked the friends to show me where the room was and they had no idea. We then walked laps of the back corner of the ship looking for the room and it was no where to be found. I woke up feeling tired from hauling around my luggage! Think I’m feeling a bit of the mental load lately, which logically, I have no need to.

Shoulder is sore today from overworking it yesterday, pills aren't doing much to take the edge off the pain is more pronounced today so I guess it's really just a strain or something.

I think i"m going to ice it up when i get home today.

I guess at the same time I might save my grocery shopping till the weekend as much as I'm tempted today after work.

Going to take it easier today while I'm at work and not use my left arm as much.

If you have access to a bathtub, grab some Epsom salts and have a really hot bath with some.
That's alleviated migraines causes by a fucked shoulder for me before.
- At I’ve had one those I’m a little bit cautious about using epsom salt because of my skin sensitivities.
I used to find Voltaren or Dencorub seemed to help a little. I would also tuck the injured arm inside my shirt before sleep so it wouldn't flop around as much and I couldn't unconsciously put it in an aggravating position.
Just some suggestions that may or may not be useful. I hope something brings some relief soon. I remember how much it hurt
- I’ll put some more deep heat on soon.
  To be honest it did keep me awake last night and making my arm hurt.

Tried the Kmart unscented moisturiser - I had my fingers crossed but within seconds there was a faint growing sting. Guess I have to keep getting the one that does seem to be ok.

Life is a sensory nightmare 👍

I’ve found Cetaphil to be good for sensitive skin, and I think QV is ok, too
- For some reason the Cetaphil cleanser burnt my skin? I think they've changed something because there are other reviews about it. Otherwise I'd go back to using it, it was alright before. QV might be an option.
  I do well with Cerave lotion but was trying to see if the cheaper Kmart option was any good

Thank you for your order

we are ready to settle currency

please pay this invoice

McAfee

I put in garbage can

That guys backstory is utterly insane.
I know this is probably a dumb question, but what is the deal with this McAfee man? Is he the one that made the scammy antivirus? Is this letter you're talking about about the antivirus? Does the antivirus send you letters, or is this something else?
- This is a scam , but not mcafee scam
  the grammar is so bad

I have developed an awful mouth ulcer just in front of the top of my lower left teeth so it stings even when I open my mouth and my teeth brush past it. To say nothing of attempts to eat anything. This is not helping my mood. Might have to bust out the salt rinse and Kenalog. I need an "off" switch for tonight so I can just start again tomorrow morning...

Ouch. Vegemite helps ulcers if you have any, something about the b vitamins.
Big salt :)
If you have any good mouthwash that seemed to help me with mouth ulcers and healing it faster.
Salt rinse might be the way to go as well.
I just read this recently:
https://old.reddit.com/r/povertyfinance/comments/1dodrrs/i_may_be_dying_soonshould_i_give_af_about_my_debt/la9ktrv/
I wanted to give you some advice on the mouth sores...grab some liquid antacid and liquid benadryl. Mix it 50/50 and apply 3 times a day with a q-tip or cotton ball. Typically I will put some on anytime it starts to bother me again. The sores should go down in 24-36 hours.

ugh, woke up with mild coffee withdrawals

☕️

I get so unmotivated in Winter when it’s already getting dark at 5pm, it just saps the life out of me. Just wanna sloth in front of tv, have dinner and go to bed.

Yeah, it's hard enough for me even when I manage to get home just before it's dark - no motivation to go for a walk or anything, not even creative activities like drawing or writing or whatever. Just want to curl up and numb my emotions to go with my cold hands and feet until bedtime. Power down...

bits of blue sky out there, think I'll go to the park for a bit

Went down to Fairfield yesterday, it's such a nice spot.

I lived there for a few years and I feel now I didn't get to take full advantage of it. If I had the pannier bags for my bike then I'd never have to take the car to the main street

That deli/smallgoods supermarket up the non-station end of the strip was great. Used to be like a shop in a shop, called Marissa's kitchen. Best selection of cheese I've seen in Melbourne. I think it had some kind of woggy name last time I was there, Cardamone's or similar.
- They do have a great selection. I never went there much because it was on the other side of station street to where I lived and crossing is a nightmare.
  A Lebanese supermarket has opened there, Oasis, and the place is great. They make a lot of their own products and everything there is quality

The ceebs are raging today oh my god. I need to focus and just get this shit done but of course my stupid brain has to feel Emotions around sending people news they don't want to hear.

Had a restless night due to pain until I got up and took a large dose of Panadol osteo at 4:30, then promptly crashed until 9. I honestly think the last time I slept that late was the night Mum has the stroke - and I only fell asleep at about 5 that time.
Also I see my streak of having no dreams while the DT has weird dreams continues.

Gratitude thread!

Me today - went to a pasta making class with a couple of family friends. Nonna's cooking class is better but it was still fun.

I went back to yoga after a short break with a cold, I feel all stretched out.
I have a cat on my lap and a cup of tea to drink. And I bought myself some flowers today to brighten the house.

I have received my parcel of objects from the hoard clean out. Pretty much none of it is what I had hoped still existed. But I did get the proper bosuns whistle we used to punish telemarketers with. Glad to have it back in service. (After thorough sanitising!)

Movie Review. Pixels. An Adam Sandler kids movie with a neat idea, aliens in outer space have seen our old school video games and thinking they were a declaration of war and challenge arrive on Earth and attack. Pixels refers to what happens when a person or thing is hit by alien fire. So anyway, some old guys who wasted their youth in arcades save the day.

It's a totally cute concept and looks really cool on screen. Story is a bit thin but do 12 year olds care?

3 hobbits

Bill Cat still loves watching The Adventures of Puss in Boots. 4 paws 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Not the worst film I've ever watched

the way clouds are bright white lit up by the moon looks so awesome

Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋

Rumbledethumps and coffee please Bacon.
- 🥔🥬🧅☕️
A real coffee without the negative effects because of my ADHD meds pls and thank you ❤️
- 🪄☕️
Squolltrim weblids and an orange juice thanks
- 🐭✂️🛜🪣🍊

I've got a food question if someone can help:

Yesterday I took a couple of chicken breasts that were going to expire last night and cut them into little pieces and wrapped each piece in glad wrap.

I put all the pieces in a microwave safe container and in the freezer.

What's the best way to thaw them now? They are for the cat and I want to make sure she doesn't get sick.

Take out what you need and put it on a plate and put that in the fridge. You can put paper towel on the plate to catch any juices.
- Legend! Thanks so much. I was wasting so much food before.

back home and it's a nice hot decaf for me ☕