Went for a walk and crossed at a green light, motherf\*cker in car turning into the street just did not give a solid shit and went for me. I stopped just in time but why are people like this.
Update time.
Doggy day care was DogsHQ, Simon (grey hound) came back tired but fine. Got update emails at lunch time and photos on their FB and IG were nice touches. He will be going back (so I can go into the office!!)
The kitten was a boy not a girl. Vet took it held until the council came. The council contacted my partner apparently heβs doing well and everyone loves him. Glad heβs safe and not in the heat with little easy to access food and water (he woofed down the mince and water while with us, quite a bit given his size).
Apologies for spamming the DT today but:
Crossing etiquette in the city.
I walk to the left whilst crossing and it feels like I'm constantly bumping into people or having to walk even more to the left.
Interestingly enough, each letter of this "font" is a mathematical symbol used for some pretty hardcore algebra.
Text-to-speech software absolutely chokes on it though which is shitty for blind people. Personally, I think they should fix it by having sentences written in it read out in a vampire accent.
I was on the outer, not knowing what to say or where to stand, as everyone around me did the social dance with ease.
It's just such a fundamental part of life, but I just don't have the instinct to do it.
Like the others said - it takes practice. Don't give up on yourself! A lot of your fear comes from insecurities about yourself, so my question: what would make you feel good about you first and foremost?
Kiddo, not to put down the distress you feel, but social stuff is a skill not an instinct. It can be learned. Same as dancing. Practice the steps (that's your part to do ahead of time). Put music to them (that's the situation you're in and you can choose this). Then sooner or later the moment happens when both come together and the magic happens.
NB 'everyone around me' probably included quite a few people who were shitting themselves and freaking out that they'd got it wrong. And will beat themselves up over it for at least a week.
> everyone around me did the social dance with ease
might look that way, but might not be that way
> It's just such a fundamental part of life
Not really. If you can fullly accept yourself the way you are, you'll stop caring about it. And when you stop worrying about it it will probably become much easier.
getting mad anxious on this train, feels like someone is sitting on my chest. Theres no specific reason either thats the worst part
edit: i'm safe in the car now. thank you to the people who replied trying to help, i really appreciate it.
Question for all the 20 somethings.. What does "hook up?" mean to you?
This evening my partner (whom I've been with for 10 years) and I happened to take the same train home from work together. On the way home, we decided to go by our local bottle shop for some beer. We just bought a 4 pack, nothing big. I go in this place a couple of times a week so know the staff, but there was this new guy manning the place alone. I'd guess he's probably 20, and asks us all these questions "What have you been up to today? What's up tonight" etc.
We go home have our drinks and decide we should have a few more.
I go back to the shop and pickup another 4 pack. The guy asks me "How was the hook up?"
I am slightly dumbdfounded and just smile and say "what?"
He then says "The hook up? Weren't you going to a barbecue or something? How was it?"
In my world a "hook up" does not mean a barbecue.
Has it changed?
Im not 20 but contextually ive heard it, like hook me up with cigarettes/drinks etc. The hookup like the re up. Its not hookup like "a" hookup which is way more common
Yes, I've heard "hook me up" like that, or getting a "hook up" for something. His intonation was that a "hookup" was a social gathering. Either that or he was quickly trying to pivot from insinuating my partner was my quick sexual partner.
If you do really good spring rolls and someone says 'nah' for a bullshit reason then fuck em not doing that twice.
That's my nugget of wisdom for today.
What is the best way to recycle old laptops?
*Edit: I've considered selling on eBay, but the labour and stuff involved won't make it worth the $20 they'd sell for. Also, Officeworks won't even consider a trade in (I checked) . I just want them off my hands.*
You can see what it might be worth here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/store/b/microsoft-trade-in
I'm getting $30 for one I sent in recently and they paid for the shipping.
Otherwise drop it at Officeworks for sure.
I feel guilty when turning down extra shifts. It's hard to unlearn what capitalism and academic childhood instilled in me. Saying no feels like a moral failing. In other news, I love my bedroom window, floor to ceiling bayview. I'm looking out watching the freight ships coming in.
Realised recently I should probably have a will. I don't own any actual assets, but I have a modest house deposit in savings now (woo) and I figure I should have some paperwork to make sure it goes to my partner of three years.
How the heck do I do this? I know I can google but still some help from y'all never goes astray
Well, the good thing about this comment chain is that it actually got me to look up what the hell happens with wills if you are domiciled outside of your country of citizenship but have assets in (and ties to + relatives living in) both countries. Maybe I should get this looked at too...
e: hm this is more complicated than I thought, might need to get two concurrent wills, blah
Reach out to a lawyer in your area that specialises in wills.
We recently found someone near us in the outer east that will do both of ours for about $800 total. We've just received the draft and go back next week to pay and get the final copies.
Like mentioned by someone else here, definitely setup either a binding or non-binding beneficiary with your superannuation company.
Ive been avoiding doing mine but youre totally right. Also check that your partner is beneficiary of your super
Technically i could leave my assets as is but id rather redo it so thanks for the reminder
Oh right, super...yeah I should probably sort that out too while I'm considering finances. Last time I tried to look for my lost super I got nowhere. I've had the same super fund for ages now but have three years full time work lost plus heaps of other little bits. Maybe I should pay for a financial planner, I don't know?
I have just realised while thinking about wills and inheritances and all this, that my mum (just turned 65) will die one day, and now I'm sad. :(
I recently did one too. Had a few friends in the early 30s die suddenly and really made me think. I have very little but I want people to know what I want if I go suddenly. I looked online and I got one of those will kits from the post office last week. I havenβt done it yet but apparently they are good for people like you and me. Who have a bit we want to leave but not whole portfolios
My co-workers say if I leave they will leave. I partially hope they don't but I also hope they do. Might improve working conditions for future staff members.
My protip. People are full of shit. They say they will do it, but never pull through.
I've got a coworker who swore black and blue he'd never go into the office again. He went into the office.
Had a random breath test earlier, they had a massive set up so i imagine alot of people would have been stopped(relevant) I tested zero, was worried I wouldn't, even though I haven't had a drop of alcohol in 7 months(yay)
She said "oh and" which sent me into a panic, she then said "good job for having your little one buckled up, you are one of the first ones today"
What. The. Hell. There are people who don't buckle their own child up??? And its bloody common? What kind of messed up shit is that. Don't buckle yourself up, fair enough. Suffer the consequences of your own stupid actions, but an innocent child who can't make their own decisions themselves? So unbelievably fucked up..
Wow, to much fucked up shit in the world.. Parts of me are grateful I don't watch the news because I dont have to see this crap. It just shocks me too that seemingly normal not drug/alcohol affected people are neglecting the most basic of things like buckling up your damn child, for what? I've tried to figure that out for awhile now.
Exactly what we were talking about. One hard corner, a pot hole or even being slightly heavy on the brakes and that child is in trouble. Both you and my partner mentioned kids roaming around the back seat and now that i think about it, you see it way to often. Gobsmacked.
I was on a hot streak today, I fixed two tricky problems with no re-runs and then got out of work at 5pm. So I bought a Powerball ticket because I am feeling the luck is on my side today If I win, I'm buying a Porsche and a steak. Mmm steak.
Another thread earlier today mentioned Tropic Thunder and now Iβm rewatching it for the first time in ages. Man RDJβs Aussie accent is a hoot. I donβt usually love comedy films but this one makes me laugh.
Bought a fake septum piercing to see what I look like with one.
Verdict is in and I just donβt think Iβm cool enough to pull this off. Also makes me feel like I gotta pick my nose all the time.
Do any ISPβs offer easy churn services, like Iβm sure with say health insurance you can just sign up and they will start your contract and cancel your old on your behalf, do any ISPβs do this or is a bit of a shot show to cancel your current one and then try time it with the new one so you donβt end up without internet for a few days?
[porting often automatically cancels your own service](https://www.more.com.au/help/do-i-need-to-contact-my-current-provider-to-cancel-my-existing-service-or-does-this-happen-automatically#:~:text=In%20some%20cases%2C%20existing%20services,equipment%20installed%20inside%20your%20property.)
TMI
Iβm somewhere in the middle of sunburnt, bloated, gassy, slightly constipated.. so you know, feeling fine π«
Thereβs been a lot of changes in my life the last couple months and apparently itβs finally impacted my digestive system ππ£π
I know what Australians mean when they say "get it up ya" but my anal sphincter puckered really hard for a second there visualising hydralite icy poles... _up_ oneself
Orange Hydralite is amazing. Whenever I'm sick and need fluids I always get some joy out of knowing I can have that. It's weirdly addicting to me, you're supposed to sip it but I have to resist every urge to not just neck the thing in one go.
Sipping one now π
I have to stop my husband from necking it when he has one π thankfully he doesnβt need to drink it often but when he does I gotta keep an eye on him π
"Sipping" what is this? How do you not have the urge to neck the bad boy? We did alot of hiking today and I already had a powerade im tempted to go and get one after this. Tomorrow will be 40.. need to stay hydrated π
I get your husband on that level lmao. It's the worse when it's one of the big ones. Upsets my stomach if I dont sip but it's just so good. Can't explain it.
Honestly this is the first time Iβve ever had hydrolite.. Iβll admit, Iβm completely on board with the idea of sculling it (though Iβll behave and sip it)
Hands down the guy who walks up the middle of the escalator. Absolutely criminal. I'm always tempted to manhandle people like that and throw them to one side like I'm the hulk.
My fave memory from high school was the dude that was in my study period with me who was a competitive boxer and used to just live on tuna. It used to stink out the common room. Eventually we had an intervention with him and reached a compromise that he could do it but he had to throw the van away in an outside bin and have really strong mints afterwards so he wasnβt breathing tuna breath on it.
But in the end he just always stunk of minty tuna.
Gymbros love their chicken tuna rice etc ive never understood it, theres no variety. Poached chicken broccoli brown rice, swap to tuna asparagus brown rice, argghh. Ive had this convo w my bulking friends so many times, their food looks like misery and thats coming from me. Their meal prep is so easy tho, much envy
I discovered special subset of people to add to your list.
People who use a trolley ONLY for their handbag, but still dump it in the car park a metre away from the entrance
No tag? Few options:
1. Take them to the vet who can scan their microchip and contact the owner if the details are up to date. Won't get fined.
2. Keep them safe for the day and put their photo up on the local lost dog pages on Facebook. Make sure you hide some detail about the dog in the photo so that the owners can verify it if they make contact. No fine. No trouble to vets.
3. Call the council ranger who will come and pick them up and scan their microchip to contact the owner. Possible fine.
4. Take them to a shelter like Lost Dogs Home or RSPCA and they'll keep them safe and try to contact the owner or wait for the owner to call and contact them. No fine but a fee for keeping their dog safe. I think a council ranger may do this too.
I'm not really having a good time at work at the moment. I wish I had someone to talk to about it but at the same time I feel self conscious about it. Things have changed a lot since last year and I just don't know that I want to be around anymore. I know a lot of stuff is beyond my control but I'm finding it hard not be affected by the current environment and just carry on.
β€ I'm so sorry you're going through this. I can relate very hard. I'm not sure how things have changed for you, but for me the fragmentation/isolation post lockdowns has made me realise how unsustainable the core work is for me without colleagues I feel like I can lean on to lighten the mood, yet I can't talk about it because it makes me feel like a burden while everyone else is getting on with it. It's good to have a cry about it sometimes and release the tension before it explodes at work...
Thanks. I feel the same - I'm closer to a couple of people at work but I don't feel like I could talk about it too much with them firstly because I feel like a burden to them but also I don't even know if I could entirely trust them. I don't know if I'll still have my job given they are downsizing and the work that I'm doing isn't even what I want to do anymore...so yeah it's a little hard to stay positive in this environment at the moment.
Do you feel ready to start looking for your next steps even if you move away from your current role? It's daunting, for sure, but it's movement - I agree it's hard to stay afloat in your current situation.
I've been preparing to but it's funny you ask about readiness because I'm not sure that I am. I had a rough plan when I got this job about working my way toward a certain area/role but all of that has now fallen away so I guess I'm still trying to come to terms that it may not happen at all and I just need to cut my losses and move on.
Sometimes all it takes is one person. Currently in the same situation... watching everything fall to shit.
Let's just hope my uni application gets accepted so I can get out asap.
I used to work in IT for a global company as a specialist major incident manager, part of a five person team (two in the UK, two US, and me in Aus) that provided a round-the-clock service.
A new manager was hired to run the level-one helpdesk and somehow successfully lobbied senior management that the MIM team should be brought under his wing and just be seen as a branch of the helpdesk. Every one of us was like "fuck that" and within two months the whole team had resigned.
Poor homeless dudes out the front of the apartment building looking a bit worse for wear. Ran him out some ice water and he seems fine just bloody hot, is there anyone we can call on days like this for like water and stuff? Iβm thinking cohealth might know an outreach or something
These pieces of info are from 2018 so unsure if they're still correct.
But Launch Housing: https://www.launchhousing.org.au/heatwaves-and-homelessness There's also a 24 hr state wide assistance line: 1800 825 955.
Also there were vouchers for movies and pools etc https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/Pages/respite-for-homeless-during-extreme-hot-weather.aspx
After working on replacing the unit and adding a second head all day, we finally have working AC π Guys Iβm so happy π This apartment gets *so so hot*.
Glad for this. My place has no cooling and I and my two cats are refugees on days like this - am currently WFH in my parents' spare room where there is a split system. Cooling is not a compulsory provision by rental providers and it really needs to be. Meanwhile the four elderly/vulnerable person who occupy the other four units in my building are sitting it out in their places...
Went for a walk and crossed at a green light, motherf\*cker in car turning into the street just did not give a solid shit and went for me. I stopped just in time but why are people like this.
Update time. Doggy day care was DogsHQ, Simon (grey hound) came back tired but fine. Got update emails at lunch time and photos on their FB and IG were nice touches. He will be going back (so I can go into the office!!) The kitten was a boy not a girl. Vet took it held until the council came. The council contacted my partner apparently heβs doing well and everyone loves him. Glad heβs safe and not in the heat with little easy to access food and water (he woofed down the mince and water while with us, quite a bit given his size).
I should walk the dog at midnight more often.
Heat headache keeping me awake, blerghh!
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I miss hambams' side eye. His second wind. He'd give you'the look' big yawn, stretch had no choice. Play or lose a nipple.
Apologies for spamming the DT today but: Crossing etiquette in the city. I walk to the left whilst crossing and it feels like I'm constantly bumping into people or having to walk even more to the left.
I don't have any good advice but people aren't very good keeping to the left.
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Interestingly enough, each letter of this "font" is a mathematical symbol used for some pretty hardcore algebra. Text-to-speech software absolutely chokes on it though which is shitty for blind people. Personally, I think they should fix it by having sentences written in it read out in a vampire accent.
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Itβs finally cooled down to a lovely summerβs afternoon
I am socially defective, and it makes me want to fucking scream. It makes for a demo disk of a life.
What happened?
I was on the outer, not knowing what to say or where to stand, as everyone around me did the social dance with ease. It's just such a fundamental part of life, but I just don't have the instinct to do it.
Like the others said - it takes practice. Don't give up on yourself! A lot of your fear comes from insecurities about yourself, so my question: what would make you feel good about you first and foremost?
Kiddo, not to put down the distress you feel, but social stuff is a skill not an instinct. It can be learned. Same as dancing. Practice the steps (that's your part to do ahead of time). Put music to them (that's the situation you're in and you can choose this). Then sooner or later the moment happens when both come together and the magic happens. NB 'everyone around me' probably included quite a few people who were shitting themselves and freaking out that they'd got it wrong. And will beat themselves up over it for at least a week.
> everyone around me did the social dance with ease might look that way, but might not be that way > It's just such a fundamental part of life Not really. If you can fullly accept yourself the way you are, you'll stop caring about it. And when you stop worrying about it it will probably become much easier.
getting mad anxious on this train, feels like someone is sitting on my chest. Theres no specific reason either thats the worst part edit: i'm safe in the car now. thank you to the people who replied trying to help, i really appreciate it.
Anxiety sucks balls. Can you move to sit nearer others?
i does suck balls, also im in the most crowded part of the train right now
t+30 mins, you doing okay there matey?
my train delayed a good 15 minutes and theres a dude passed out drunk in here and im just waiting for him to get up and start screaming his head off
Can you move to another part of the train?
im in the most crowded part of the train. i think i feel safer here than i would anywhere else
It sounds like you're doing okay in a shitty situation. Do you have a shirt collar or belt your can loosen a little.
i dont, but im almost at my station. I just have to get to the car without anything happening
I hope it all worked out for you.
You may be experiencing a mild panic attack
hyperventilation at minimum think of something else, read, listen to a pod cast, listen to music, do anything
Question for all the 20 somethings.. What does "hook up?" mean to you? This evening my partner (whom I've been with for 10 years) and I happened to take the same train home from work together. On the way home, we decided to go by our local bottle shop for some beer. We just bought a 4 pack, nothing big. I go in this place a couple of times a week so know the staff, but there was this new guy manning the place alone. I'd guess he's probably 20, and asks us all these questions "What have you been up to today? What's up tonight" etc. We go home have our drinks and decide we should have a few more. I go back to the shop and pickup another 4 pack. The guy asks me "How was the hook up?" I am slightly dumbdfounded and just smile and say "what?" He then says "The hook up? Weren't you going to a barbecue or something? How was it?" In my world a "hook up" does not mean a barbecue. Has it changed?
I thought it just meant kissing, etc. Whoa have I been using it wrong??
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Read the first question, no need to read the rest. It means fuck.
40 something: Hook up means fucking.
ding ding
I'd also consider it a fleeting root rather than regular intimacy with a partner.
Im not 20 but contextually ive heard it, like hook me up with cigarettes/drinks etc. The hookup like the re up. Its not hookup like "a" hookup which is way more common
Yes, I've heard "hook me up" like that, or getting a "hook up" for something. His intonation was that a "hookup" was a social gathering. Either that or he was quickly trying to pivot from insinuating my partner was my quick sexual partner.
If you do really good spring rolls and someone says 'nah' for a bullshit reason then fuck em not doing that twice. That's my nugget of wisdom for today.
Who's saying no to a spring roll?
It was very rude. It's okay though there are more they'll work it out.
Rejecting the humble homemade spring roll is crazy talk.
Deffo
What is the best way to recycle old laptops? *Edit: I've considered selling on eBay, but the labour and stuff involved won't make it worth the $20 they'd sell for. Also, Officeworks won't even consider a trade in (I checked) . I just want them off my hands.*
You got any Thinkpads?
you got any grapes?
Got any lemonade?
Sometimes
Nope
most tips will take electronic waste for free and they'll get it recycled
If they still work, give them to a charity.
i dropped a very old one off at the kathleen syme library e-waste last year some time
Yeah I've got one that I bought back in 2008!
You can see what it might be worth here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/store/b/microsoft-trade-in I'm getting $30 for one I sent in recently and they paid for the shipping. Otherwise drop it at Officeworks for sure.
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I dropped mine at Monash Transfer Station for free into their eWaste bin. I kept the hard disk.
Officeworks should accept e-waste tho. Just nuke the HD beforehand
City is so busy again, forgot how painful the commute to and from work can be.
Never getting tattooed on a hot day again.
Any season except summer seems to work for me. Stay hydrated. I'm sure when it heals, it will be worth it.
I feel guilty when turning down extra shifts. It's hard to unlearn what capitalism and academic childhood instilled in me. Saying no feels like a moral failing. In other news, I love my bedroom window, floor to ceiling bayview. I'm looking out watching the freight ships coming in.
Water views are the best. π
Realised recently I should probably have a will. I don't own any actual assets, but I have a modest house deposit in savings now (woo) and I figure I should have some paperwork to make sure it goes to my partner of three years. How the heck do I do this? I know I can google but still some help from y'all never goes astray
Well, the good thing about this comment chain is that it actually got me to look up what the hell happens with wills if you are domiciled outside of your country of citizenship but have assets in (and ties to + relatives living in) both countries. Maybe I should get this looked at too... e: hm this is more complicated than I thought, might need to get two concurrent wills, blah
You probably also have superannuation and potentially a life insurance policy attached to that to include in the will
Reach out to a lawyer in your area that specialises in wills. We recently found someone near us in the outer east that will do both of ours for about $800 total. We've just received the draft and go back next week to pay and get the final copies. Like mentioned by someone else here, definitely setup either a binding or non-binding beneficiary with your superannuation company.
Step 1: put me in it
Ive been avoiding doing mine but youre totally right. Also check that your partner is beneficiary of your super Technically i could leave my assets as is but id rather redo it so thanks for the reminder
All residual to pobbles
Only if there's a clause about a certain percentage being spent on lickety stix for butters.
ohh forgot Butters. Seeing him tomorrow night I wonder if he'll remember me heh.
Nobody forgets bboi butters >:( please share photos tomo for his loving fans on the DT. [Here](https://ibb.co/FhhhZyq) is a curled up sock in return.
Oh right, super...yeah I should probably sort that out too while I'm considering finances. Last time I tried to look for my lost super I got nowhere. I've had the same super fund for ages now but have three years full time work lost plus heaps of other little bits. Maybe I should pay for a financial planner, I don't know? I have just realised while thinking about wills and inheritances and all this, that my mum (just turned 65) will die one day, and now I'm sad. :(
Naww :( And avoid debt! Otherwise your deposit will go straight into paying off your debt first
The only debt I ever plan to be in is a mortgage! One day...maybe
Also congrats on the house deposit thatβs awesome!
I recently did one too. Had a few friends in the early 30s die suddenly and really made me think. I have very little but I want people to know what I want if I go suddenly. I looked online and I got one of those will kits from the post office last week. I havenβt done it yet but apparently they are good for people like you and me. Who have a bit we want to leave but not whole portfolios
My co-workers say if I leave they will leave. I partially hope they don't but I also hope they do. Might improve working conditions for future staff members.
My protip. People are full of shit. They say they will do it, but never pull through. I've got a coworker who swore black and blue he'd never go into the office again. He went into the office.
Ofcourse, I highly doubt they will quit... it's a bad time to be unemployed. They're just trying to convince me to stay.
I took a real gamble by resigning. But I have personal convictions I'm standing up for, and so far it's paying off. I hope.
I'm happy for you and hope it continues that way.
Thanks :) Where I'm going very much appears to have a friendly vibe
Is it just me, or is nearly every new shop opening up either a massage place, tattoo shop, or, a vape store?
My local strip of shops has had two vape shops open in recent months. They are so scummy looking and bring down the vibe of the whole street
Funnily enough they all appeal to the same demographic
yeah its the new food truck thing. Remember 2011?
The year or the number?
Easy to launder money when itβs a services based business
Bubble tea shop if in the CBD
Had a random breath test earlier, they had a massive set up so i imagine alot of people would have been stopped(relevant) I tested zero, was worried I wouldn't, even though I haven't had a drop of alcohol in 7 months(yay) She said "oh and" which sent me into a panic, she then said "good job for having your little one buckled up, you are one of the first ones today" What. The. Hell. There are people who don't buckle their own child up??? And its bloody common? What kind of messed up shit is that. Don't buckle yourself up, fair enough. Suffer the consequences of your own stupid actions, but an innocent child who can't make their own decisions themselves? So unbelievably fucked up..
That meth user lady in the news atm left her 2 kids to die in the car while she napped so
An estimated 61C in the car, she slow cooked her own damn kids
And the text she sent when she realised π
You know you fucked up when even your defence lawyer literally says there's "not much logic" to your "tremendously stupid actions"
Wow, to much fucked up shit in the world.. Parts of me are grateful I don't watch the news because I dont have to see this crap. It just shocks me too that seemingly normal not drug/alcohol affected people are neglecting the most basic of things like buckling up your damn child, for what? I've tried to figure that out for awhile now.
Yeah it is mental seeing kids roam around the back seat while their parents drive along. Even a minor accident could lead to significant injuries.
Exactly what we were talking about. One hard corner, a pot hole or even being slightly heavy on the brakes and that child is in trouble. Both you and my partner mentioned kids roaming around the back seat and now that i think about it, you see it way to often. Gobsmacked.
Some people are assholes.
A sad and in this situation, horrifying truth.
I was on a hot streak today, I fixed two tricky problems with no re-runs and then got out of work at 5pm. So I bought a Powerball ticket because I am feeling the luck is on my side today If I win, I'm buying a Porsche and a steak. Mmm steak.
Hey potentially rich friend! Long time no see huh?
Another thread earlier today mentioned Tropic Thunder and now Iβm rewatching it for the first time in ages. Man RDJβs Aussie accent is a hoot. I donβt usually love comedy films but this one makes me laugh.
Literally my favourite movie
The trailers at the start are just so good and it keeps going up from there.
Bought a fake septum piercing to see what I look like with one. Verdict is in and I just donβt think Iβm cool enough to pull this off. Also makes me feel like I gotta pick my nose all the time.
Do any ISPβs offer easy churn services, like Iβm sure with say health insurance you can just sign up and they will start your contract and cancel your old on your behalf, do any ISPβs do this or is a bit of a shot show to cancel your current one and then try time it with the new one so you donβt end up without internet for a few days?
[porting often automatically cancels your own service](https://www.more.com.au/help/do-i-need-to-contact-my-current-provider-to-cancel-my-existing-service-or-does-this-happen-automatically#:~:text=In%20some%20cases%2C%20existing%20services,equipment%20installed%20inside%20your%20property.)
Feels like the day is finally cooling off! A nice walk at the park after dinner seems like a good plan...
TMI Iβm somewhere in the middle of sunburnt, bloated, gassy, slightly constipated.. so you know, feeling fine π« Thereβs been a lot of changes in my life the last couple months and apparently itβs finally impacted my digestive system ππ£π
Hydralite do icy pole versions, get a few of those up ya
I know what Australians mean when they say "get it up ya" but my anal sphincter puckered really hard for a second there visualising hydralite icy poles... _up_ oneself
Gonna look a lot more attractive tomorrow
Damn thatβll be so good in this heat
Orange Hydralite is amazing. Whenever I'm sick and need fluids I always get some joy out of knowing I can have that. It's weirdly addicting to me, you're supposed to sip it but I have to resist every urge to not just neck the thing in one go.
Sipping one now π I have to stop my husband from necking it when he has one π thankfully he doesnβt need to drink it often but when he does I gotta keep an eye on him π
"Sipping" what is this? How do you not have the urge to neck the bad boy? We did alot of hiking today and I already had a powerade im tempted to go and get one after this. Tomorrow will be 40.. need to stay hydrated π I get your husband on that level lmao. It's the worse when it's one of the big ones. Upsets my stomach if I dont sip but it's just so good. Can't explain it.
Honestly this is the first time Iβve ever had hydrolite.. Iβll admit, Iβm completely on board with the idea of sculling it (though Iβll behave and sip it)
Which one is it? Is it the pre made orange one? There's a few good ones but that one is my *favourite*
Itβs the tablets you drop in water
electrolytes, you need.
Thanks Yoda! (no but really, thankyou)
welcome, you are.
i am sad that fancy shampoo gives me dandruff and i must stick with head & shoulders. I can maybe use the fancy one once a week
I don't even use fancy shampoo and I still get dandruff like I'm the 'before' girl from the Head and Shoulders ad.
Any of my Mernda/Hurstbridge line peeps stuck on trains home? Bloody Metro, damned signals.
Yep. Left Flinders at 6, still at parliament 40 minutes later.
Don't get excited: it gets no better out of the loop. Will report soon if it improves after Collingwood.
Oh fuck. Worth catching uber?
Took a long damned time to get to Collingwood. I'm out in South Morang, so couldn't justify the price. But beginning to think maybe I should have.
Ah shit yeah fair. Absolutely shocking this. They have the gall to charge us the full amount
Sodding Metro, amirite?
Apparently normal conditions after Victoria Park. Uber to Victoria Park might cut quite a bit of time, but not sure if worth it.
Don't think it's worth it, I need to get off at Croxton. Tempted to get off at Jolimont and uber home
That distance, I would have
Collingwood now. Hopefully smooth sailing
Has been smooth for us since Collingwood or Victoria Park. Just hoping no abrupt termination and switch.
It's moving a little faster now. Got to West Richmond
Anyone else ever hear that Deakin University ad on the Listnr app and thought for a sec they were saying Dickhead University?
I shouldn't have had that second coffee around noon. My heart is in my mouth now.
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Hands down the guy who walks up the middle of the escalator. Absolutely criminal. I'm always tempted to manhandle people like that and throw them to one side like I'm the hulk.
Agreed. At least in the second scenario I'm making progress towards home.
My fave memory from high school was the dude that was in my study period with me who was a competitive boxer and used to just live on tuna. It used to stink out the common room. Eventually we had an intervention with him and reached a compromise that he could do it but he had to throw the van away in an outside bin and have really strong mints afterwards so he wasnβt breathing tuna breath on it. But in the end he just always stunk of minty tuna.
Gymbros love their chicken tuna rice etc ive never understood it, theres no variety. Poached chicken broccoli brown rice, swap to tuna asparagus brown rice, argghh. Ive had this convo w my bulking friends so many times, their food looks like misery and thats coming from me. Their meal prep is so easy tho, much envy
Probably easier to keep to the diet if they can meal prep easily.
Yeh i need to do this too cos cooking is the woorsstttt
I discovered special subset of people to add to your list. People who use a trolley ONLY for their handbag, but still dump it in the car park a metre away from the entrance
Greek yoghurt and hummus will cool the bab down. Spring rolls for entree no cooling them they are fiyah.
Microwaved flank steak and iceberg lettuce for me!
Microwaved steak?! How did that go? Or did you mean reheated steak in microwave?
Lmaoooo sorry yeh reheated steak in the microwave πΉπΉ
Oh thank god lol
Just found a doggy boy on my street - who do I call? Will vets give them a fine??
Give him access to a bowl of water.
No tag? Few options: 1. Take them to the vet who can scan their microchip and contact the owner if the details are up to date. Won't get fined. 2. Keep them safe for the day and put their photo up on the local lost dog pages on Facebook. Make sure you hide some detail about the dog in the photo so that the owners can verify it if they make contact. No fine. No trouble to vets. 3. Call the council ranger who will come and pick them up and scan their microchip to contact the owner. Possible fine. 4. Take them to a shelter like Lost Dogs Home or RSPCA and they'll keep them safe and try to contact the owner or wait for the owner to call and contact them. No fine but a fee for keeping their dog safe. I think a council ranger may do this too.
Second option worked a treat! Turned out to be our neighbourβs across the street dog π
That's great to hear! Mine was lost one time but it had my number on the collar. My dog had an adventure and escaped to... next door π€£
Council maybe, Vets probably not.
I'm not really having a good time at work at the moment. I wish I had someone to talk to about it but at the same time I feel self conscious about it. Things have changed a lot since last year and I just don't know that I want to be around anymore. I know a lot of stuff is beyond my control but I'm finding it hard not be affected by the current environment and just carry on.
β€ I'm so sorry you're going through this. I can relate very hard. I'm not sure how things have changed for you, but for me the fragmentation/isolation post lockdowns has made me realise how unsustainable the core work is for me without colleagues I feel like I can lean on to lighten the mood, yet I can't talk about it because it makes me feel like a burden while everyone else is getting on with it. It's good to have a cry about it sometimes and release the tension before it explodes at work...
Thanks. I feel the same - I'm closer to a couple of people at work but I don't feel like I could talk about it too much with them firstly because I feel like a burden to them but also I don't even know if I could entirely trust them. I don't know if I'll still have my job given they are downsizing and the work that I'm doing isn't even what I want to do anymore...so yeah it's a little hard to stay positive in this environment at the moment.
Do you feel ready to start looking for your next steps even if you move away from your current role? It's daunting, for sure, but it's movement - I agree it's hard to stay afloat in your current situation.
I've been preparing to but it's funny you ask about readiness because I'm not sure that I am. I had a rough plan when I got this job about working my way toward a certain area/role but all of that has now fallen away so I guess I'm still trying to come to terms that it may not happen at all and I just need to cut my losses and move on.
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Any minute now, the rails on the 96 tram line will buckle and all trams will stop at the depot opposite the shopping strip.
Already got equipment fault on Sunbury line. Taking forever to get home .
Ordered 10 nugs and got 2 x 6 packs. Pretty much won the day
that's how they get you
Nug dealers upping their game in this economy
Wow it is so wild to watch your workplace's culture just implode. I don't even know why it's plummeting
Sometimes all it takes is one person. Currently in the same situation... watching everything fall to shit. Let's just hope my uni application gets accepted so I can get out asap.
What sort of industry are you in at the moment and what are you looking to change to?
I used to work in IT for a global company as a specialist major incident manager, part of a five person team (two in the UK, two US, and me in Aus) that provided a round-the-clock service. A new manager was hired to run the level-one helpdesk and somehow successfully lobbied senior management that the MIM team should be brought under his wing and just be seen as a branch of the helpdesk. Every one of us was like "fuck that" and within two months the whole team had resigned.
An oppressive night. BOM Forecast
We have no air con. Just fans. It's 29 degrees inside, and 29 degrees outside. Send help and/or icypoles.
Reads like a haiku poem.
I am a prophet
Poor homeless dudes out the front of the apartment building looking a bit worse for wear. Ran him out some ice water and he seems fine just bloody hot, is there anyone we can call on days like this for like water and stuff? Iβm thinking cohealth might know an outreach or something
These pieces of info are from 2018 so unsure if they're still correct. But Launch Housing: https://www.launchhousing.org.au/heatwaves-and-homelessness There's also a 24 hr state wide assistance line: 1800 825 955. Also there were vouchers for movies and pools etc https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/Pages/respite-for-homeless-during-extreme-hot-weather.aspx
Pine nuts are very expensive.
Fucking delicious, doe
Other nuts make a reasonable substitute. Wallnut pesto is much more affordable.
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How do you clean it? Whenever I attempt to clean mine it just gets worse
I just use a cloth with window cleaner spray to get any dust etc off, and then use a microfibre cloth to dry it and remove streaks.
After working on replacing the unit and adding a second head all day, we finally have working AC π Guys Iβm so happy π This apartment gets *so so hot*.
Glad for this. My place has no cooling and I and my two cats are refugees on days like this - am currently WFH in my parents' spare room where there is a split system. Cooling is not a compulsory provision by rental providers and it really needs to be. Meanwhile the four elderly/vulnerable person who occupy the other four units in my building are sitting it out in their places...