@Seagoon_ So I stopped by Priceline while I was at the shops to pick up some foundation.
On my way home, I noticed that I got the one that’s a shade darker than I normally get.
Then when I got home, I realised that I had made the exact same mistake last time.
The moral of the story? If you’re going to be a careless idiot, it pays to at least be consistent.
I can’t help stupidity but I can tell you if you mix a little foundation with moisturiser it should be alright to use if you don’t want to return it.
@CEOofmyhouse56 Thanks, that’s a really great tip 😊
The good news is that the next shade up still works, and most days I only go for fairly light coverage.
Time to make lists of stuff to do and spend the next few weeks doing them. Got so much catching up to do from when I was ill. :)
It’s that time of the evening. There’s more work that needs to be done, but that’s next week’s problem.
Now it’s time for wine and pizza
Cheers mate 🍺
By the way where you from? It’s ok if you’re not from Melbourne because we loves strays. Just curious.
@CEOofmyhouse56 @ajsadauskas@lemmy.ml I’m currently up in Sydney, but I was born and raised in Melbourne (and travel back as often as I can).
Cool mate. Love having ya here.
I need some advice because I lack the most basic of social awareness:
I’ve been texting someone, only a couple of times so far, but I have just realised I’ve spelled their name wrong the two times I’ve used it (has a j instead of a y. The y-version is the one I’ve always seen so I guess I skipped over it). I feel bad and I know it makes me feel awkward if someone gets my name wrong. I want to apologise but then I feel like if I bring it up, I’m bringing attention to something they maybe not noticed?
My weird name gets spelled wrong a lot, just say sorry you were using the wrong spelling, you’re not the first to get it wrong, you’ll be one of a few that say something. I no longer correct people who fuck my name up, some people have been getting it wrong for years.
@dumblederp @danwritesbooks @melbourne As you can probably tell from my username, I have an uncommon ethnic name, and I get this all the time.
Yes, they have noticed the typo.
Most likely, they haven’t said anything because they don’t want to cause a scene. But it is annoying.
First, acknowledge your mistake and apologise in a discrete way that’s not in front of other people.
Perhaps that’s an email? Or a Teams message? If you do it in-person, make it a one-on-one conversation.
Keep it simple.
Hi, I need to apologise to you about something. I’ve looked through some of my past messages, and I’ve noticed I’ve misspelt your name a number of times. It was a careless mistake on my part, and one you’re probably quite rightly annoyed about. I’m genuinely really sorry and honestly a little embarrassed about this, I’ll make sure to get it right from now on. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to make it up to you?
The really important thing is to not make the same mistake after the apology.
Perhaps copy and paste their name from another document instead of trying to spell it out from now on?
I will do that. Thanks for your input. I am certainly conscious of it now so will be making sure I get it right.
Lots of people will have gotten it wrong an made not attempt to correct their behaviour. It only needs to be a quick incidental apology. Even when you next address them in text “Hey Jagemeet (sorry for getting it wrong before), Can we talk about the project this afternoon? Thx Dan”
It’s been noticed. Everyone notices their name spelt wrong. Say nothing. Its only been twice not two years. Continue using the correct spelling.
I’ll do that. Thanks.
“hey sorry, Jvette, I’ve been spelling your name incorrectly; I only just noticed. Yvette, you can call me Stan instead of Dan of it helps :D”
I think it’s a decent measure of how uptight someone is. Chicks named Sonja/Sonya get it a lot and if they’re reasonably unfussed about it they’re generally pretty chilled out sort of people and easy to spend time with. I know a Karl that gets Carl all the time and isn’t fussed unless it’s something official. Then again, I grew up in an era of Kathy/Kathie, Katy/Katie and Kelly/Kellie.
I usually blame “autocarrot”. Generally gets a laugh.
haha, that’s gold.
Don’t say anything and train your autocorrect
Definitely making my brain to turn off that autocorrect.
They certainly noticed you spelling their name wrong, but it sounds like a common error. I’m sure they get it a lot and don’t care. I’d bring it up light heartedly, like: “oops I just noticed I was spelling your name wrong, sorry! Do you get that a lot?”
I believe birthday wishes are due to @bull@aussie.zone
@Catfish @Seagoon_ @melbourne Happy birthday Bull!🍹🍾🎂🎁🎉
I raise my horn to Bull. 🥳 h b’day
Happy birthday Bull! 🎂
Thank you and other repliers! 🥰
Happy birthday, Bull! 🎂
Today shall be known as “International Unholy Amount of Gravy Bucket Friday Day”
Mark your calendars and secure your chippies.
Will there be mayonnaise?
As you wish
Thank you. 😋 yum
The first thing the Seagoons do when they go back home to Belgium is go to the friterie near Grande Place. Cones of chips with mayo and little forks to eat them with
Yesssss woo hoo 🎉
If I were Prime Minister, I would make it law that if a Public Holiday falls on a Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday, than the rest of the week is also a day off. Who has the motivation to work today?
I’m genuinely surprised and impressed at how many people are at work today. Granted, there is a lot going on right now. But still - hardly anyone took the day off.
feels like Sunday, just want sleep
Even my stubby holder confirms the correct term: PARMA!
Never ever will I call it a -shudder- parmi 🤢
Fuck yeah. Parmi sounds like something a teenage boy does under his sheets in his bedroom at night.
@CEOofmyhouse56 @StudChud @melbourne Parmas, not parmis.
And while where at it…
It’s a pot of beer, not a schooner.
It’s a potato cake, not a scallop (?!?!).
It’s a freeway, not a motorway.
They’re bathers, not toggs.
The biggest city in Australia is called Melbourne, not Sydney.
And if Teddy Whitten isn’t either playing or coaching, then it’s not really State of Origin.
I think you spelled pint wrong
It’s a pot of beer.
No that’s called a tease.
😂
Pint is a pommy word for I don’t give a fuck how much is in there.
Whoa. You are from here. Home of the dim sim!
@CEOofmyhouse56 Exactly.
You can’t have a real State of Origin without Teddy Whitten *glances at the NRL*
Ted jr 👍
Parma 4 life. And potato cake.
My personal view is that, given the spelling of parmigiana, parmi is the correct shortening of the word. But it sounds stupid. So the contraction of parma is a much better option, but should technically be written as parm’a. But that looks stupid. I blame the entire problem on the Italians, we wouldn’t be having this argument at all if they just did the sensible thing and called it a schnitzel pizza.
I’d be happy calling it a parmo. Parmi/parmy no way in hell.
Oh it’s definitely Parma, all day, everyday.
Parmi is a big no no!
I saw a menu ad at a CBD pub recently that advertised a Chicken Parmi. I shuddered. This is how to lose customers.
I know all the arguments for keeping cash in the economy, but after being forced to use it for nearly two weeks I have to admit it’s awfully convenient to not have to carry it 99% of the time in Australia.
PSA: Dine cat food is half price at $4.50 for 7×85g at Coles this week. Meow Meow
When my husband and I started going out together, sometime last century, we would grab some f&cs and sit in a park somewhere. We’d declare it “International Fish & Chip Saturday Day”. So my question of the day is what would your International celebration day be and when?
traditional Aussie hamburgers with the lot , chips on side, by the beach, on a nice Tuesday because Tuesday is never as busy
I like that idea! Ps don’t wear white pants or be prepared to sit unladylike.
If I could go it it’d be every Friday and I’d definitely do a stacked burger to my liking.
Double Patties, lots of cheese, bacon and various sauces.
International Double Meat Double Cheese Double Bacon Double Extras Friday Day.
@CEOofmyhouse56 @Duenan @melbourne For wifey and I, it’s wine and pizza night every Friday.
(Except tonight of all nights — we’re having Korean food for take away.)
Do you have a go to pizza?
@Duenan @melbourne I usually go for margherita, and wifey (ironically) gets the bacon cheeseburger.
We’ve got a really good local Italian, but it’s pricey. So whether we go there or Domino’s depends on whether it’s pay week or not.
@Duenan @melbourne Also, Korean take away has been pushed back until tomorrow.
So it’s a wine and pizza night 🍕🍷
And we’re getting it from the good Italian place
International Stay Home and Get Pissed Party Friday Day.
I read that ampersand as censorship and wondered how you could grab some fucks and sit in a park.
Oh dear. I can see that.
I scream when the deathclaw roars.
The fear 😱💀
???
Kitty cat terrorising you again?
Nah, he’s a sleepy boi today
Just Fallout monstrosities scaring the shit out of me always
Oohh ok.
I found something while I was cleaning up yesterday as well that I wasn’t able to show you awhile ago.
I found my model Cornelius and Velvet statue in a box tucked away somewhere.
😍 omg pics??? I’d love to seeee!
Your wish is my command.
Omg it’s still in the box!!! 😍😍😍😍 Thank you
Oh yep. Sorry for the crappy photo through the window of the box.
I’m going to regret it but I need a warm drink.
Going to make an instant coffee.
Looky what I bought at IGA
That’s a lot of gravy.
There’ll be a lot of chips to go with that gravy.
I need one of these real badly for my chicken and veg thing.
Paul Kelly hates this one trick.
It’s book release day!. Yay!
Will purchase tonight. I really enjoyed Revenge of the Flightless. This one looks like fun too.
Aww thank you!
