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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 21 points 2 weeks ago (12 children)

I have an interview next week!!! Whoo hoo!!

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

Oh wow. Fingers crossed

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

Congrats and good luck!

Yay! Fingers crossed for you!!

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 16 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Was gonna head out tonight for some DnB action but that wouldn't be wise w/ everything going on. Bees dick away from taking ol' girl to emergency yesterday and seeing flu/rona current stats not risking it as it'd be the nail in the proverbial for her and that's the last thing anyone needs.

So limited to outside dopamine things I think for now which is no biggy.

But, still need a rave choon

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago

sending many many good thoughts your way

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

I am so, so fucking glad I got off suboxone.

Music is just incredible without it.

Also this is now canon

[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm super happy for you.

But I'm a little worried about the cats. Are they inside the pedal? What if they get squashed?

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

They are very small cats and the pedal box is big.

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[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 12 points 2 weeks ago

One swim, hair wash and dash to Dan's, I'm here with Smirnoff lemon freeze and it's... making my lips tingle.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 12 points 2 weeks ago

Last orange from my tree tonight. Numnumnum

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 12 points 2 weeks ago (9 children)

Friday night drinks was neally cancelled but from the miracle of Saint Booze the man is feeling much better than yesterday. Praise be πŸ™

Cheers everyone and may you have a great weekend. 🍺

*This post was proudly brought to you by a mysteriously turquoise river

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 10 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

I started at 11, I found an open bottle of rose in the fridge and have been having a swig every time I go in the kitchen ...lol

actually, I think I need something from the kitchen right now

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

Cheers 🍺

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Cheers.

I almost bought a bottle of something from Aldi today but I settled with apple pie.

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[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'm wearing a Limoncello jumper today, so I think I need to make my jumper come true tonight.

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[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 12 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

TIL there's a thing called CPAP farts where some of the air gets ingested then eventually...bubbles through.

6/10...Painful but hilARious even at 1am....

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Now it's time to play drums poorly!!!!

Hello weekend!!!!!

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago
[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Today was a beaut of a day after all that incessant cloud and gloom. Really motivating me to gtfo from my unit because even when there is sun I hardly see any of it in my living room. So it was good that I was out all day today, took some lunch to a lovely low key event then went to my aunts to fuss over removing silicone residue from the bathtub for hours, super zen. It is so good to be working with my hands and helping someone else. I'm going to plan to do that as much as possible at my aunt's in WA. Need to break the screen addtction...

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Sounds lovely. Did you come to a decision about what to do with your stuff while you are away?

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, I've decided I'll keep my current rental for now and treat it like glorified storage I can live in and don't need to pack everything to fit into. As cathartic as it would've been to leave Vic free from the past in some ways, I think I would've been putting too much stress on myself to pack everything, find storage, movers, rehome my indoor plants, then come back and crash at a friend's place until I find another place, move again... I need to cut myself some slack.

I'll try other ways of motivating myself to move somewhere better for my psyche rather than falling into a rut when I get back

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Today has been a lovely day. Sun is shining. It isn't freezing.

It started out with a bit of web surfing when I woke up which is a habit I want to break out of. But then I think I renewed myself by making some rice and bean concoction, practised some music, took dog for a run (he makes me run faster), chatted to my aunt, and sat in the sun. Now I'm going to play some Stardew and then do an evening shift.

Cheers!

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago

Logged in 730, smashed out all my main tasks by 930.

Got a couple of meetings but nothing too bad.

Fingers crossed for a good day.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

Listened to some boss battle music from Expedition 33 while on my drive this morning, felt like an appropriate way to steel myself for Friday.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago

I still listen to some Tekken 3 tracks lol, still hypes me up after all these years.

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago

Second that πŸ–

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (8 children)

What song brings up a specific memory for you?

Earthquake by Labrinth just played on the radio and I always immediately picture the floor of a retail store I worked out when I first moved to Melbourne because I would be left just about alone to close the store at 9pm and would end up blasting the store CD to get through.

Delta Goodrem Innocent Eyes always makes me picture the loading screen for Rollercoaster Tycoon 2.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I can't listen to Smashing pumpkins or Eskimo Joe due to a horrid cheating Ex

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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Bring my to Life by Evanescence. Used to play a lot of the radio when I was on my way to uni.

I’d be riding the train just listening to it.

I have Delta’s cd of Innocent Eyes in the cupboard. hides

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[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)
[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Goodnight all ✌🏼 I've cooked a basic satisfactory dinner and now I can't be arsed doing anything. I've ticked my boxes and now I'm buggering off to bed.

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[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Almost overslept. Can't even remember if I woke up before my alarm then turned it off, fell back asleep. Or if I never set alarm. Bit of a rushed morning but I shouldn't be late to work

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[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I tried to make dal. The combination of yellow lentils and brown spices resulted in a very unappetising colour. Taste was good by appearance was very not. Ate a bit, but ended up making a toasted sandwich instead. Also, today the hem of my jeans came undone and then later, I noticed a black scuff on my car after coming home from supermarket. One of those days filled with irritating inconveniences. Gonna park myself on the couch and watch tv.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago

The trick to making dal is to toast the spices properly. Onion, garlic, spices. Keep mixing until aromatic. Then add lentils until coated. Add liquid. Boil. Simmer until soft.

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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Mushrooms at 7kg at Coles.

Erin Patterson effect?

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 10 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Somebody on Rate my plate posted a 'trial run Wellington for the in-laws visit next week'

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago

definitely

Walking through parks and reserves I notice so many edible mushrooms growing. None have picked.

I think it is EP effect

[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (8 children)

friday quiz

8/10 I is smort today. Ta muchly to the lucky guess gods.

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[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I’ve stopped off to a coffee. It was going to be a choice of mushrooms or coffee but I’ve done both.

I played Donkey Kong Bananza last night and regardless of my choice of both game and platform which is totally my choice and how I keep happy and enjoy myself and frankly it doesn’t hurt to be happy for other people.

It was just good old fun smashing everything to pieces and almost feeling invincible.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Hell YES to this. You do you, you enjoy what you want! I'm glad you're enjoying it!

I picked up Mario Odyssey for my Switch last night and could have played it all night tbh.

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

I saw a foldable Pilates machine on eBay… that would be awesome but 1. that’s a great way to get involuntarily folded into a metal death trap and 2. would I actually use it. Because fatigue is kicking my arse

Maybe I’ll think about it after I’ve sold some of my stuff and cleared out some storage space

Edit: Also worth considering if it’s a real product for such a low price (ie does the picture reflect accurately what you get, or could it even be a scam)

Yeah nah

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 points 3 weeks ago

My immediate thought was to that I would end up folded in a mental death trap!

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

I saw a treadmill for a good price this morning and there was much πŸ€”πŸ€”πŸ€”but then I thought, "Go for a real walk! Get fit and save money!" I'll probably do neither πŸ˜†

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