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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 14 points 1 week ago (2 children)
[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago

Cosy. Plus with room for more sprawl in warmer weather if required too, very nice.

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I should get my dog a new bed.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

$15 - $30 from the Reject shop. The $30 one was lush and big enough for me to curl up in.

[–] Benny@aussie.zone 12 points 1 week ago

Hope everyone is having a nice day so far!

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 11 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Fam xmas over. Everything washed up and put away. Furniture back in correct place. Time for badedas bath and a glass of prosecco. I love them all dearly but whooboy it's hard work with 2 under 3 years old in the house. Good meal and talking tho. My oldest boy BROUGHT THE SAME GIRLFRIEND AS LAST YEAR! This is a first! Maybe he's settling down at last. Or has run out of options which might be more likely. Will wait and see.

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

hahahahahaha hahaha I can't stop laughing

This sounds like an epic Xmas party, well done!! πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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I have spent the last hour trying to figure out how lazy I am today. I have decided I'm not too lazy to go get lunch in the city πŸ‘

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 10 points 1 week ago (6 children)

January's edition of Healthy Food Guide magazine has a 4 week beginner workout plan and a 4 week challenge plan for active bodies. I recommend this mag for anyone who wants to change some not so good habits into good ones.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago

Thanks! I have been wanting to find an easy way back into exercise without going to the gym. I like a plan because the thinking about what to do blocks me.

Thanks, I’ll check that out. Am very bored with the same meals atm so looking for some inspiration

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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I am thoroughly drunk and still have to get home from Seymour autpr orrectect is saving me nor not ✌️so much who keyb ie died

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[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 10 points 1 week ago

Two chairs (office chair and comfy chair) and one of two plant shelves constructed. Am tired. Taking break before the last push.

ramblesIt very weird spending money on new things. I have spent my adult life thrifting but have also realised that making a one bedroom apartment function needs just the right things. And I am actually pretty impressed with the IKEA quality. And it will be nice for my plants to have a home in the sun and be able to sit among them.

[–] tone212_@aussie.zone 9 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Super productive day tackling tasks that only get done on holidays. Cleaned out and reorganised the pantry, found foods buried in there with embarrassingly old use by dates. Cleaned the fridge and freezer out as well, pulled out all the shelves / compartments and washed them. Also patched up some wall plaster movements cracks that appeared like more than a year ago and stare me in the face every day, just needs to paint the affected areas tomorrow. I’ve never done this DIY fix before so hopefully it works once I paint. I am not handy at all but I try. Even fit in some exercise too. That’s enough for today, now I chill.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 8 points 1 week ago

Today’s going to be a very chill resetting day

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Weeding -> mulch moving -> shop -> beach swim -> cheese kransky -> making fart noises on the 'puter -> midnight snack -> bed.

Which calls for a rave choon.

The order

Bed -> shower - > supermarket - > couch -> bed lol

Great tune!

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

spoilerJaysus. I’m worrying about everyone else around me but it’s really me who’s not coping.

Living where I am is still taking a toll and I’ve had a string of major life events that would throw anyone. Things that need to happen… may not. It feels like nothing is ever going to be okay again.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)
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[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago (10 children)
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[–] tombruzzo@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Did the Lego star wars exhibition at the museum today. E kids are a bit young for star wars but they enjoyed it anyway. I haven't kept up with all the shows or watched the last movie so it can feel weird to see Lego sets and characters I don't know. I'm so used to seeing rehashed Lego sets from the same 6 movies as they try milk everything they can from the franchise

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[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Went to Highpoint today. Note to self: avoid major shopping centres anywhere near Boxing Day sales. Kmart looked it'd been pillaged by the Hun. Everywhere there were kids screaming like their parents were being murdered in front of them. We'd find something one of us liked but then not in the right size etc. It was busy even for that place. My anxiety prone elder minipeeler hit the limit of his tolerance for that kind of thing even though it was his idea to go in the first place. I felt similarly and I called time on it. What was I thinking? πŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I feel sorry for the poor workers who have to tidy up the ladies shoe department. That shits grim.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

Isn't it awful! And in shops like Uniqlo where everything is always so neatly folded, having to go around and endlessly refold everything.

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago

If Florence and the Machine were a rapper, she should call herself Fatty M.

Y'know, 'cause "Florence And The Machine" = " FATM"

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago

I slept late πŸ™‚

but gees one of the best things about this year is I have been able to turn over in bed and be really comfortable, for many years sciatica prevented me

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

Good night again!

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago

beach

then back home, spend and hour cleaning up the garden, clean the new cupboards, get the sanding and filler materials and varnish ready, move the old cupboard out to garage , do some more UnKAOS, then get dinner started,

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago

Day trip to Inverloch was beautiful! We went down to the jetty and there were nine stingrays gliding around!! They're such beautiful creatures.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago
[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago

everything done

friends were gobsmacked with their pressies πŸ™‚

she took over my kitchen and did everything for me!! That was awesome.πŸ™‚

I thought I was drunk but it was just sunburn making me feel warm ...lol

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

I had my family Christmas today. I was given some yoghurt treats for Mr Woof and a kitty bag of left over salmon for Miss Meow. They were very well received.

Westgate Bridge roadworks added over an hour to the trip heading east, but only about 10 mins coming back the other way. I am definitely glad to be out of the car now.

I picked up my new vaccuum cleaner this morning, but I don't think I can be bothered unpacking it tonight, that can be a tomorrow thing.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago

Good night everyone , sweet dreams 😽

tomorrow is a rest day

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I have averaged 2 hours of naps per day since Christmas Eve.

The Spanish have figured out life centuries ago.

Been super productive and slightly buzzed all the time.

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