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what a shit day, trains did not help
going into city, meth head at station playing chicken with jumping off the platform, super high scary, I called security
coming home, trains cancelled because thieves stole the copper wiring of the signally system , took an extra hour
shops I wanted to go to were closed π
At least dinner was good. Shout out to Green Fields Vietnamese on Sydney Road
Why the heck would they want to steal the copper wiring? It's not like it's a catalytic converter
Yum! What did you get?
They sell the copper for cash. It's not the first time the wiring was stolen from this area's train line either. There are a few kms where the train line goes thru parkland and industry that are basically so remote thieves can steal with little chance of detection
What did I get? Some rice paper spring rolls with mint and tofu, sweet sour chicken, special fried rice, green curry. It should last a few days. π
No surprises there.
That food sounds yum! I haven't had rice paper rolls in ages.
Going to friends house for roast. I don't know what kind. Please pray for lamb but really I'll eat anything.
Roast cooked by someone else? Superb every time!
working in retail
First of all, fuck the Christmas music.
Secondly, no, we don't have insert item that sold out weeks ago. We have at least five signs indicating what we are sold out of so we don't waste our breath. The orders we are getting are never-ending, but that means more money on wages so yay for me I guess.
I love how people are wearing Christmas attire. I saw someone dressed in a Christmas tree shaped dress and someone in a sparkly glittery Christmas dress which was so cool.
Manager asked me to look in someone's bag as I was the door bitch for a bit. A team member said he put something in his pocket. I asked the customer if I could check his bag (of course he's gonna say no) and he said,
"There's crack in there. I'm not showing you that. I suppose you don't smoke crack?"
I died laughing and let him go. The manager told me I should've said that I might not be able to check his bag or his pockets but the cops can. I believe in human decency and setting high expectations, but I don't give a shit anymore. Between this guy, and the people who complain to me about bag checks or having to serve themselves or the queues makes me not want to go into the classroom because I feel helpless and like a pushover. Getting paid 35 an hour for this shit with next to no training on what to say or do when someone steals is not worth it. Even if I tell them to leave something in the store, no one takes me seriously. I'm just a girl. I'll just continue being nice to people and remember the hundreds of pleasant interactions I will have this week.
Dear Universe, deliver me an excuse to get out of this "Party"
You have to go home and feed the cat (if you're already at the party)
Yes, yes I do...
Covid 19.
Ok now I'm low key panicking a bit.. I'll be working Monday and Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday for a time. Got to wrap gifts this weekend and prepare foods as much as possible. The family had a vote and apparently unanimously voted for my Basque cheesecake as the Christmas dessert instead of pudding or other traditional stuffs π€
Hun, listen, you are not a machine. You can only do so much. I understand you want to please everyone but you need to pull back sometimes so you don't burn out. Prioritise your tasks. Make it easier for YOU. Your family will not hate you if you don't give them a cheesecake for Christmas.
Ps. Get the mini peelers to make a chocolate ripple cake instead. Much easier and they get to decorate it.
Much love β€οΈ
^^^ all of this!!
We voted and decided handing out kit kats was fine if you were expected to do all the effort. xo
draw up a chart with tasks, ask minis what they can do, assign tasks to the minis
So I have incredibly bad posture and weak muscles. I've been to the gym on-and-off. I'm thinking of rejoining, but then I am also considering just running and maybe pilates if it doesn't cost a bomb. The latter activities don't really focus on muscle building the way the gym does though.
Has anyone here gone from being very weak and a hunchback to the hulk?
Pilates with a physio was surprisingly effective if slow (noodle person). I lost it all over the time we donβt talk about and canβt really regain but itβs worth a try if you can afford it or get it covered.
Ooh I'll look into it, thanks :)
Some years ago, I did Pilates once a week. It was great for tone and flexibility. I donβt know if it specifically helps with posture, but you know that wobbliness that you can get trying to do a slow controlled movement? Its good for that kind of stuff. It does take time and consistency though, not a quick fix. A lot of posture problems can come from lack of core strength, both Pilates and yoga would be good if thatβs where the issue is.
I am currently in peak hunchback phase but previously I've done well with both gym (super simple jog + upper back and shoulder machines) and yoga. Yoga I like because it builds strength but if taught well also helps your nervous system so you aren't holding on so tight. I've not been back to a studio since they all got so expensive after COVID but there's good YouTube stuff. Yoga with Adrienne is probably the most popular absolute basics and she usually has a 30 day challenge in Jan.
Edit for spelling
I didn't get thrown off for being underage. Did anyone not survive the new regulations?
I sent this to the mods:
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I've not yet heard back from Molly, though some have. Nath busy, not panicking.
Have not heard back from Molly either but Iβm still around so I take that as a yes
Thanks for the update. It must be chaos working out ages.
off to shops, when home will be making lists and timetables , I have the menu organised, just have to do the shopping and cooking
i'm getting a little excited, will be seeing friends for xmas and the young seagoons are coming on new years day πΊ
Enlisted a friend to help move some junk from my sunroom as part of a Christmas clean up. It's so much nicer now. Rest of the apartment is trashed but I think that might be tomorrows problem. Am tired
Iβve been to t(e market and had a little nap
Feck, couple of neighbours have their bins out a day early. What do?
I put on Mariah of my own free will.π
You are a twisted individual who needs eight varieties of therapy
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same
good night everyone
sweet dreams π½
Went to the new park I've been keeping an eye on because it's finally open. It's a decent area, certainly things that child have been done better. But more importantly, I need to check it out for riding to and from work, that's what I've been waiting for with this park
Decided to look at my ex's Spotify. He has released music. Cool. Good for him. I shouldn't have looked lol that was silly
What a lovely start to my break
