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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 14 points 3 months ago

Using up the last of my leave today.

Yeeha!

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 12 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Kind of surprising how often I reach for my phone to check on reddit when I've got a spare moment. I deleted the shortcuts so I'm not following through with the habit, but dam is the urge still there to go waste time. Only been a week so far but I feel it's had more of an impact than quitting booze or weed.

[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 10 points 3 months ago

Booze and weed are just plants and chemicals. Social media had been designed to get you addicted

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago

It’s so hard especially when rl is boring or not going well. Just be persistent and gentle on yourself because social media is hard to cut down on or quit

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 12 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Well there you go, a random rock melon (I think) in the flower patch. Never had much luck with them in the past but since I have no idea how it got there it'll probably work out.

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 12 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Development out the back. They built a fence (a few of them) Looks like good work and this doesn't really impact me as it's the neighbours' place but..

Far right post. Neighbours' fence is falling over and the blokes that built the new one for the development put the last post at the angle of the fence that's in the middle of collapse. lol.

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Keeps the rabbits out

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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 11 points 3 months ago (3 children)

New rug has arrived. Cat ownership claiming in process.

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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 11 points 3 months ago

2nd last week of work....my engagement is nearly negative

Managers still ask me for stuff but it's all along the lines 'If you can be bothered it'd be great'

Still leaving on a high note!

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I really wish the BOM hadn't taken its radar offline for the next few days.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago

Hrmm says it's off but still working here.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 11 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Thanks to all the people who replied to my wall of overwhelm yesterday. I listened to a podcast about intuition vs anxiety, and I realised that a lot of it is just anxiety. My intuition hasn't really been strong on this. I am going to appraise this as a challenge and am excited to get out of my comfort zone :) if this doesn't work out, that's when I'll worry.

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 points 3 months ago

I have just come to the realisation that the personal challenges brought on by climate change makes it harder to cope with the enshittification of politics and massive corporatisation

who's got the energy to fight fascism and google when we have heat waves , cyclones , flooding, etc

I'll still do it but i'm tired already

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Not much wave action tonight but was lurvly out there tonight.

Here's a cloud instead.

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[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 9 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I have gymed, in THIS. Kill me

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 9 points 3 months ago

I'm incredibly moody and I hate it.

The cool change couldn't come fast enough.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 9 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (9 children)

I ended up in a major fight with my overlocker this morning, but I am one step closer to finishing my project to shorten the sleeves on my work jacket. I was so agravated by the process of rethreading a broken lower looper I had to take a break in order to maintain my sanity.

Once that is out of the way I get to start on the cushions. Hopefully Miss Meow won't try to help too much.

Edit: sleeves have now been shortened. Miss Meow has thoroughly examined the sewing room, and after unexpectedly falling into a box she expected to be landing on top of she has decided to shun the area for a while.

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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago

Bah, boss is away on a busy day. Looks like I have to make up for doing nothing yesterday.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago

My dinner was outstanding

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 8 points 3 months ago (4 children)

I watched The Substance. Whaaaaaat did I just subject my eyeballs to.

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

If I had cods they would've sweated off by now.

[–] Grackle@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Cool change seems to have arrived early here in Fitz. 22degrees and as long as the sun stays hidden I'll be happy.

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[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Last night's exhaustion nap also fucked me up, couldn't sleep till 2am. So, so tired this morning and had a plumber appt at 730am but he was missing a part and has had to go to Bunnings... no chance of me getting to site early today to beat the traffic ._.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

The library has been bountiful. I have returned some books, and left with more than I came with.

Dammit.

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago

It looks incredible

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Feeling sad as… I wish I had the space and physical ability to be making a big garden and building shit

I would have dragged those free pallets I saw home and built Melbcat a palace

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[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago
[–] Ntcc661@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Just a tease of rain while being sound bombed by thunder at school pickup.

Desperate for a cool change.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)
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[–] bacon@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago (12 children)

You are cordially invited to take a look at Saturday’s weather.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago

I ask again: where is the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness?

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[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I came prepared with a jacket today! Me - 1, freezing office AC - 0. Feels ridiculous wearing a jacket when it's so warm out.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Do you work with middle-aged women or perhaps larger size men?

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Haha not really, perhaps someone in this demographic installed the system and set the office temp to Antarctica thinking we'd all like it.

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Is anyone else's Fluffball having a hard time with the weather?

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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Okay, the nap fucked me sleep up. Ima have a coffee, read a few SCPs, and then study.

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[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

In-person interview this morning. I'm running on about 3 hours sleep and my hair's not behaving. We'll see how this goes.

Edit: and I've arrived and noticed a stain on my dress. Maybe it'll be a bad dress rehearsal, great opening night deal?

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Seems like a big shake up of DT job sitch atm.

It could be worse

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[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago (4 children)

I am SO excited for invincible tomorrow night. I think it could be my favorite show at this point. If you are still sleeping on it dont.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago (11 children)

Last week's was brutal. I wasn't ready. This one looks intriguing.

Prime has been serving some bangers this year. Invincible and Reacher have been great.

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[–] bacon@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago (6 children)

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago (6 children)

hairpulling has commenced regarding internets has commenced

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