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Adoption Certificate for Nellie, the Daily Thread numbat (with thanks to @Catfish)
I got the email to say that my certificate will be ready in a couple of weeks, and that I've met all the requirements (paid up, passed all modules, etc). Then I can include it with my applications instead of just saying "I passed! I swear! Pinky promise!"
Workforce is on to me though, and wants me to find a job service provider. I've heard so many horror stories I don't even know where to start. And I'm still limited by only having my learner's license, I'm still saving up to buy a bunch of bulk lessons. That's all a morning problem though lol.
okay guys, see you soon , just leaving for the big drive then flight
enjoy the rest of teh day ๐๐ค
Sometimes I find old notes and think wtf was that about. ๐ฎ
I found some stuff clearing out a cupboard recently that I wrote back when I was having mental health issues quite a few years ago.. Jesus Christ ๐คฆ๐ผโโ๏ธ
This reminds me of the Big Laundry joke from Phineas and Ferb
all the time ...lol
I was giving death stares to a person taking a very long phone call in the open plan area at co-working, pacing around outside of their office so as to not bother their staff but instead bothering everyone in the open plan area including myself (make it make sense). Doesn't use the phone / scream booths right in front of him. Anyway, he finally got the message from my death stares and said "sorry" and went back into his office to finish the call. That's my win for the day.
My significant win this week is that my hair is looking..actually good. Simple chunky bob for the win. ๐
Nice hair can make a big difference to how you feel! My hair is butt length and an absolute PITA, but when it's shiny and behaving, I love it. However, now that I'm swimming 3 x week, I'm thinking about lopping it off.
lol just reading on the other place gardeningaustralia someone battling oxalis.
I'm not telling them my instruments of DOOOOOM!
Funnily enough the biggest sustainable doom instrument is just mulch heh.
e: that's not to say I'm not struggling too, running around the place w/ insecticide is weird.
Got today and tomorrow off work to spend with Minipeelers. Also I have a parcel to collect ๐I think my balaclava/hood things have arrived (I love those things; I wear them in scarf/snood mode during the day to keep my neck warm and make my apron sit correctly, and pull up the hood if it's extra cold or raining. It's been a winter game changer for me). What to do? I know they want to go to Melbourne Central on one day and an art supply shop at some point. Art supply shops are expensive tho, and I usually wing it with $2 shops where I can get small canvasses and acrylic paints for a fraction of the price.
Lovely coffee catch up with friend. Now Iโm just dawdling along building a model
Picking up a 7 string guitar today. Haven't had one before. Going to sound heavy as fuck!!!
Also fuck work today lol
Just checked the train replacements on the Mernda/Hurstbridge line. Bus replacements until last service SUNDAY 20/7!!!! Must be one hell of a fault at Clifton Hill. link I reckon it'll last longer than that though.
I really hate waking up in the dark. I think it affects my mood. Need a blue sky day.
This winter has been extra bluesy for me.
Early mornings definitely don't help.
Same. But then there was blue sky yesterday afternoon and I couldn't even drag myself out to enjoy it.
even tho i had a nightmare of sorts, bad stuff but i figured it out and got away, I have woken up refreshed, not in pain from my back and happy even . I imagine this is how normal people live.
Hugs. Enjoy the moment of calm. You deserve it.
Grrrr got my tax return back and as expected, my bloody super deduction is not available and I owe them a huge chunk now AND I'm out of pocket for the substantial amount I deposited... guess I will have to make those phone calls when it's 8am. Not happy Jan. I foresee a lot of "no you need to contact ATO!", "no you need to contact your super fund!" back and forth...
E: and it's been three hours now, 4:30am and I can't get back to sleep. Do they put something in these pizzas?
Grrr indeed. Good luck with your obnoxious adulting tasks.
So yeah, week 2 of himself doomsipiraling. Can't talk, cook, or hug it off.
I just want to read for a bit before bed, and yet, there is only judgement.
Goodnight all โค๏ธ
"no one cares who I was until I put on the mask" oooh yeah it's CPAP trial time. Have a full mask to start because thats what I tried at the hospital study and it worked ok. It's pretty cumbersome so I might use the trial period to try others ๐ค๐ป๐ด๐ด
I expect vader
Haircut achieved while sun was out.
I feel liberated!
Alright I've finally gotten to play it.
Holy shit it's amazing with high gain!
My hands feel weird moving around with the extra string. I keep making little mistakes, over or under extending my fingers.
It'll take some getting used to, but it's absolutely worth it.
I have gymed. Now dinner.
I very much want garlic bread, but canโt be bothered putting a coat on to source garlic bread
just finished Alien: Romulus.
It did not grip me. I am completely smeggin' ungrippethรฉd
Well that's this work week over, i haven't counted down the hours this much in a long time.
Looks like it will take 5-7 working days for both the ATO and super fund to get their stuff organised and both parties are all 'this is weird it's never happened before, this needs escalation (10 minute hold)'. oh well, this is why people get accountants even though this really should've been very straightforward. I've done what I can for now.
On a vaguely related note, really glad that mandatory payday super is kicking in next year. Kinda BS knowing how much is just sitting around not earning interest for 3 months.
I have to finalise my campervan/campsite bookings tomorrow and then it's just a matter of waiting till the end of the month and going on my veeeeeeery badly needed break.
Work week ceebs have hit a day earlier than usual.
WFH rest of the week, but the willingness is disappearing
Reminder for people with moles and just any spots on their skin to get a skin check or at least check your skin regularly! Even a pimple looking thing that doesn't go away could be something.
Aerogard heavy duty 40% deet picked up yesterday. Not cheap though. 150g 20$ did about 3sqm
Exhibit A. 1 minute after exposure:
B. 45 minutes later (!)
Also lemons (they don't deserve DOOOM)
I think I'm honestly sold on this idea.
Oh my god. Stovetop coffee made and itโs fruity and delicious.
Iโm in heaven!
Multiple actualNazi documents including Wolfsbane bullets for executions. Think I'll take a very long lunch.
hugs
( I saw a woman wearing a nazi tshirt yesterday, even in this tiny rural NZ town , i was sad and shocked/not shocked )
Thanks. For people who want trigger/content warnings on everything: consider that somebody has to look at it to do so.
Just read that because of Mecca's new store in Bourke St grand opening, they are shutting down trams going through the Bourke St mall from Russell to Swanston st for four hours on Friday 8 August. I find that pretty appalling they'd do that for a shitty retail store opening
my Mecca rant
Mecca is the epitome of teenage to 20 something year old girls buying an overpriced lip balm because someone on Tik Tok said it was good. Avoid like the plague. I remember when Mecca was tiny and now there's a new brand there every few months. Overpriced bullshit. Especially the skin care. You can get stuff just as good or better from the pharmacy, and it doesn't come in a tiny container for an exorbitant price.
They also have deals with certain brands so they're "Mecca exclusive" in Australia, so people from here miss out on the sales the brands have in other countries.
The three storey store has "coaching", whatever that is, and a naturopath and stuff like that. Why? What happened to makeup, skincare and fragrance?
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nearly finished packing, just got to weigh my bags, I think I should be under the limit
I always wondered about luggage weight limits.. I mean, they don't apply them to people do they? The difference in weight between Mr P and myself is one of our children ๐
ugh. Time to climb mount washmore. Since we lost the old place now I have to calculate loads based on best amount of line drying time instead of just flinging it under the carport. Annoying.
I have a bit of a hybrid situation. I mostly have to keep an eye on the weather, but have room under cover for a clothes airer to do a small amount. But if it's too windy/rainy the rain comes in sideways, and there is not enough room for sheets and things.
I am liking being able to line dry outside though, where I was didn't really have any good drying space and I would dry it indoors on airers. It just smells better when it's been outside, the movement from the wind makes the towels softer, and the wind also carries away more of the dog hair and fluff etc. so I think it ends up cleaner. I've contemplated getting a dryer, but I think I'd prefer to stick to line drying if I can keep managing it.
I have an indoor clothesline + hanger space + clothes horse, but honestly, if you're talking pants and sheets and towels, you want them to flap majestically in the breeze.
Dog pee found over two days count - 10
I left him alone last night for a couple of hours and was told that he kept setting off the cameras barking. When I got home, he was eating the treat I gave him when I left the house. I think it is a separation anxiety problem.