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[โ€“] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Just want to say thank you all again for the support yesterday. Truly a supportive space here with great advice. After going into the eye and ear today for a follow up her schedule has reduced which means less refusal and it's going to be a bit easier for her.

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago

good news , I'm still sending all my "power wishes" ๐Ÿ˜ฃ so she will get better soon

[โ€“] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Finished work early and.. just didn't feel like going home straight away. So I'm having a cheeky can of alco ginger beer in a part of a local park not frequented by children and their company or youths (I dislike drinking around children and will actively avoid it). Might have an extra can too. Because fuck it, that's why!

[โ€“] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I am so freaking pleased to hear youโ€™re taking some time for YOU!! You are such an amazing soul, carrying so much for your family, good on you for enjoying a moment!

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago

I can't think of anyone more deserving ๐Ÿ˜˜

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago

that sounds nice too , ginger beer is so delicious and refreshing

now I want one ๐Ÿ˜น

[โ€“] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 15 points 1 year ago (8 children)

General manager is resigning.

Big blow. He's one of the reasons I like it here.

Goddamn it.

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[โ€“] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Had a really helpful session with the psych today. Talked a lot about why I am struggling to let go of stress and work and gave me some good exercises to help getting some structure back and some boundaries (for me). I picked out this time. She is kind but not afraid to suggest stuff - which is good. Practical.

Step one. Back to decent bedtimes. Night all. โ™ฅ๏ธ

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[โ€“] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Ohhh fuckity.

Boss: How do you feel youโ€™re going?

Me: Iโ€™m planning on resigning in 2 weeks.

Boss: โ€ฆ can you not?

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[โ€“] Nath@aussie.zone 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

So I went to check out this blue sky thing. It turns out I actually created an account on there at some point under my real name. I don't remember doing that, it had to be before Aussie.zone became a thing.

So I log into it, I'm already following half a dozen accounts that I don't remember following (but they're awesome people like George Takai and Mara Wilson).

Review:
It's all about US politics and how awful Twitter is. Boring. ๐Ÿ˜”

I never sent a single tweet in 15 years, I can't see myself using this site either.

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[โ€“] just_kitten@aussie.zone 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Fucking cleaning took so long even with the help of a friend because there was still Stuff that took long rob to load. Wish I didn't have overdue stuff to do at work this morning.

But i am really, truly, for sure this time 99% done - every last thing has been cleaned except the kitchen and second bedroom floor, it was too late for a vacuum. Tomorrow lunchtime i shall mop, take exit photos, drop off the keys and be done with moving out.

... next stage is moving in... I live in a fortress of bags and boxes. But first, my car is loaded up with shit that needs donating including a neglected bike (with good parts). Gonna try and temporarily store it at work so I don't need to be driving around with a whole ass bike in the back for the next few days.

Also, the check tyre pressure light came on even though I got a new tyre. More headaches! Rahhhh!

Good night everyone..

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[โ€“] Catfish@aussie.zone 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Turd burgers! Ripped the stocking I bought an hour ago

[โ€“] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Stockings suck. I gave them all to a mate of mine to practise cricket on the clothes line.

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[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Happy International Men's Day

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[โ€“] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

interesting development at work. Boss asked some common sense questions, leadership team didn't really have answers. Looks like things may not be as doom and gloom as we originally thought, so thats awesome. I don't love the company but I do love the boss and they'll pay to upskill my unqualified ass so thats worth something.

[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

One warm mince pie with cream and Bailey's custard. I could go another one.

Ok maybe I did.

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

gmta

Good night everyone , sweet dreams. ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜

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[โ€“] bacon@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

got my entire maslowโ€™s hierarchy of needs satisfied yesterday โ˜บ๏ธ

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[โ€“] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Pearl Jam absolute rocked last night.

Eddie is such a treasure.

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[โ€“] Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago

Why dis wind sooo cool on such a lovely day?

Been asked like 3 x if Iโ€™m going riding, but I have my sooky pants on.

[โ€“] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago

I have realised that my enthusiasm level for going to work is closely correlated to how well I have done food prep.

[โ€“] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago (17 children)

Friend said let's meet at 1. I ask her if she's sure. She says yes. It's 1:46 and I'm still waiting for her. I knew I should've arrived at 2. She waited a million years for a bus so she didn't have to walk, when she could've walked. Grr.

[โ€“] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I had to step away from a friendship yesterday for a similar reason.

It feels bad today, but I'm glad I did it because I don't want to be the kind of person who is OK with that behaviour.

This person doesn't value your time and that's a pretty big red flag.

[โ€“] tone212_@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago

I am a sometimes late person (a trait I don't really like but actively trying to improve) but being THAT late is insulting. You have to value other people's time.

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

late ๐Ÿคจ

i detest lateness when it is a choice that person makes

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[โ€“] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (16 children)

"Today the children pretended to eat the vegetables and say "yumm!"" You know what daycare, I will give you 500 bucks if that was actually the case! Given i watched tinyest pick out a fleck of zucchini from a casserole and when I asked him if he was gonna eat it he looked me dead in the eyes and said "Nooo".

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[โ€“] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Here's the recipe for Golden Syrup pudding

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[โ€“] Duenan@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago

Stupid packages havenโ€™t been sent on the same day.

I hope the one delayed arrives by Friday or else itโ€™s going to get wet. :(

[โ€“] Duenan@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago (9 children)

I've been complimented on my mug today.

Gave me a nice little laugh.

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[โ€“] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago

Working from home feels like a rest after such a big weekend. I want to focus though so I can work on other things the rest of this week

[โ€“] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

OK. I might do some tv and movie stuff . I just look at random stuff or maybe watch what other people talk about.

The Package aka The Pakige with Gene Hackman. Before Die Hard there was The Package but without the jokes or impressive action scenes. 2 hobbits.

All Is Lost. If self reliance really was a thing then there would no such thing as outside people or events messing up life. Robert Redford was amazing in this.

3.5 hobbits just to watch RR

kevin can go fuck himself

I am reminded of Henry Miller writing of another author, the author writing of a man cut in slices, different aspects of the man and their life written as separate stories. Much like his nexus trilogy. Maybe he was talking about himself, eh.

or the verve singing their bittersweet symphony , being a million different people each day

edgy brave smart woman sick of stupid men tries to fight the system

but really, how many chances do stupid abusive men deserve? dumping them is not giving up, it's being real and cutting losses

this show had real potential, wasn't renewed

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[โ€“] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago

Good morning all!

[โ€“] just_kitten@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Tyre change booked in for 2pm. Condition report to be dropped off. Cleaning this arvo.

At work for half a day because I have so much overdue but also it's a nice bit of familiarity and stability amidst everything

Living off sheer adrenaline, yeah!!! I think I'll need to take an afternoon dose of meds today...

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