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[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Going to pick her up now! I forgot what it was like living by myself without a cat. It sucked lol

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

yay! Lots of Gibsons cuddles are in order this afternoon

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (4 children)

I might be breaking up with my boyfriend the next time I see him.

I think I put in much more effort. I go to his house because I have my license (he never got his). He doesn't text me to make sure I get home safe, so I might as well have just left his house and see how long it took him to notice I wasn't reaching out to him. On that note, I generally am the one to reach out first. Listen to him talk about himself and his interests. Today I listened to him explain about how a sound mixer works because he was so excited about it. Yet the whole card thing. He couldn't even write me a bloody card after he said he would.

Most recently, he's been ignoring my text messages if I've sent long stretches of messages. He will leave me on read for ages or just not reply, which makes me feel like he doesn't give a shit about him. And today when I brought it up, he just said, "Do you want me to go back and read all of those from ages ago?" making me feel like I was in the wrong. Not even a "I'll reply later". His excuse was that he gets overwhelmed by long stretches of text. HOWEVER, if I ask something about him or his day, he has no trouble talking about that. Selfish prick.

I got so pissed at him today that I gave him an ultimatum over fucking text message. I told him why I was mad and said if he doesn't step up his game, we are over. We have a musical to go with tickets THAT I GOT HIM FOR HIS BIRTHDAY and then I AM FUCKING DONE! I AM GOING TO SUCCEED IN LIFE AND I AM NOT GOING TO LET ASSHOLE IMMATURE BOYS STOP ME.

Thank you and good night.

DRAMATIC EXIT in style of ANGSTY TEENAGER

Not a teenager but I almost feel like one right now sadly. I shouldn't have to revert back to such an awful period in my life.

I might go and get my nails done (even though that's kinda silly and I've never done that) and head to the gym to feel better.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Yasss! You go… You deserve better, get it.

Remember, we accept the love we think we deserve.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

That's not how you treat someone you're invested in (his behaviour). He comes off as a user type. Getting you to do all the legwork, all the listening, getting you to buy him things...

It's a shame about the tickets as he doesn't deserve them. But you can always just dump him now?

Edit: I'm sorry to speak so plainly. But seriously, fill the gap he occupied with something that feeds you or advances your life, he's 'there' but is really just taking from you.

It's pulling down your self esteem and the amount of time spent traveling to him and thinking about him means you won't be able to accomplish something else. Like building a real support network, studying for a qualification, meeting a genuinely good guy, or working towards a career change. In your 20s that time is so valuable.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

or go to the musical with a friend

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

I wish I could but I already gave him the tickets :(

Rookie mistake

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (2 children)

There must be a german word for the slight feeling of disappointment when your test results come back negative, and it's not that you want something bad wrong with you but you do wish someone could tell you why you are so tired and run down lately...... (other than just being tired and run down ..)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Can completely relate. I had a full set of bloods etc. done late last year for pretty much this exact reason, and according to the tests everything's just dandy. Feeling like utter garbage seems to just be part of getting old.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

This is the bestest weather don't @ me. No sun, 18-22c, no rain. Bliss.

Great, I jinxed it. Drizzling now.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Bestest weather +1

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Just dropped Gibson off for her blood test.

A bit scary tbh because they have to sedate her. Hopefully she'll be ok 🤞🏾

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Ah man... I feel like I have a tendency to accidentally stick my oar in a lot, or sound like a know it all. Just know it isn't intended that way. I have little pieces of random info and am trying to contribute to the convo, tend to infodump, or am genuinely trying to help. I'll rein it in.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Noo, I love it. It's personality. It's positive and comes from a good place. We are all happier for you posting here. 🤗😘

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

infodump is what this place is for, please don’t rein it in

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

You have no idea what you're unleashing

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

i look forward to it

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

Che disastro, my street is blocked off for the next month for tram works, and the council promised I would still have access to my driveway. The construction company has decided no we won't have access. So now the council is pissed, and I have one car stuck in the carport and one car that can't get back in, and I don't have permits to street park. All a complete cluster fuck, but at least the council are actually being really proactive about finding a solution for me.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

Huh. I was just thinking there should be chocolate toothpaste with fluoride, and saw Chemist Warehouse has it. There are a bunch of novelty flavours (some of them half off too) but I couldn't justify the price.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (3 children)

How was everyone's weekend?

Since moving out on my own, I've put on weight. I don't know how. I'm eating healthy, my dinners are usually a combo of chicken, veggies, and rice (sometimes no rice), I don't eat much during the day and don't snack as much. No soft drink, mostly water, very little chocolate or sugary snacks. It's frustrating so I decided to do some more active work. I went for a run on Sat and Sun morning and feeling it today.

Old age is a killer.

I also bought some boxing gloves and a punching bag to do as well and plan on getting a bike to do rides with little one.

I got three concept ideas for my next book cover and all three are amazing. I'm stuck between 2 to choose from. Good problem to have.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

If you are under a lot of stress that can have an impact on weight gain.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (5 children)

Took little one to the circus on the weekend. It was really awesome but this moment scared the living christ out of me.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (11 children)

Camping was amazing. The Mt Oberon hike was... intense but super fulfilling. Might need to upgrade the swag's mattress though. Also gotta shout out to my new car, AC that actually works is a freaking treat!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (5 children)

I've definitely caught something today, been feeling dizzy, sluggish and nauseous with an awful sinus type headache and a bitter taste in my mouth all day. Made myself eat but I think I'm gonna have a very early night tonight.

Finished reading The Ocean at the End of the World so I can finally return it to the library.

Now I'm gonna reread one of my favourites, Jasper Fforde's Shades of Grey - or as much of it as I can before I fall asleep or throw up from this nausea - before the long awaited sequel Red Side Story drops tomorrow. 14 years!!!! @[email protected] I dunno if you come here much but I'll be keen to know your thoughts when you read it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Hope you’re feeling better soon

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

feel better soon 🤗

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

oooh first habanero for the season:

Also has some corking! normally see that shit on jalapenos. I guess that means the water do be good.

Generally pick the smaller ones when they're ripe so more energy is diverted to the bigger unripe ones.

Which brings us tooooo today's not so rave choon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJdMjRHRLfg

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Is it COVID? Is it a cold? The flu? Idk but I've had a sneezing fit this morning, and my brains splattered against the wall. As they slide slowly down I send a callout text to my boss and wish I was someone else.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

I thought it might have been last week with your vomiting and headaches and stuff.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Scrambled eggs on hash browns with bacon, and a coffee please.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

A fruit platter please, no mango.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

🍇🍊🍌🍉🍇🍓🍋🫐🍑🍒🍈🍍🥥🥝

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

I have a new art project I've been thinking on a few weeks, now I have my ideas on paper and have a plan. Have some skills to learn but that's always the case. I am calling it The Spud Project. 🥔🩶🖤🩵

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

And… we have Easter Eggs…

Sometimes I just wonder whether they’re from last year.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Check the date on them. If they say best before march 2024 then you've got last year's

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

I work in an old double brick building and I forgot how they stay hot for DAYS after a really hot day. Someone's turned the office air con off and it's immediately hot. I want to turn back on but someone will whinge that it's too cold. Can't win.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

if it has the setting, punch up "DRY". can't complain about a dehumidifier

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

I saw a $10 Kmart paint set that includes a few cheap brushes and tubes of medium... but my attempts at blocking in on the drawing app didn't look good. I also don't know how to mix/choose colours yet, and the chance of my sheets and my cat participating in the creative process are non zero. There may also be a sip of paint water on the cards.

Must... not... collect... more hobby clutter

I haven't even done another test run with the charcoal because I'm physically wrecked and spend all free time sleeping

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Got attached by mozzies and March flies when watering plants last night. Soooo itchy

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (6 children)

I tried this recipe and it was quite good. I thought I could link it but I can't. Get a piece of bread and make an indent in it. Pour an egg in the indent and airfry for 5 mins on 200c. Pull it out and add cheese and bake for 1 to 2 minutes. You get something like this.

Here's their instructions but 10 minutes was way too long

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (10 children)

I feel like I should be doing things on the breadmaker today. Naan or pull apart? Either way there will be cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese

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