It’s great having a workplace that is supportive of clear boundaries. Am learning to hesitate less when saying “no, I can’t do any more”. Could feel myself getting very tired and cranky if I pushed on into overtime again to do the one last overdue task, so I’m glad I got to leave on time, and the task got reallocated to someone else (who prolly should’ve done it themselves anyway).
Made the tacos today with the jackfruit and pickled onions and guac. Bloody delicious if I say so myself. Looking forward to more of it tomorrow and the day after! It’s gonna be an early night for me, I think.
Trying to gather the will to do a quick dinner shop; I shouldn’t have left it so late.
This is why I pushed myself out of the excessively comfy couch and threw together meal prep at 11:00pm last night. The joy of already having food available cannot be underestimated.
I wish I could do that lol my executive functions are kaputt
Hot dogs!
I went with rice vermicelli noodles, beef, bok choy, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce.
A noodley delight awaits!
A rare weekend where I avoided all social media and the news. What happened while I was gone?
A couple of numbats popped in.
Into our sacred space? How dare they!
No no we like nubmats
I think
They are cute little buggers indeed/
Nah, it’s all good. They didn’t have much to say.
Right. I’m still not sure if Numbats are a good thing or bad thing this context.
Good thing. I guess you had to be there.
downfall of humanity, same as always.
Carry on then!!
Sitting in a fish and chips shop in Melton and a dude saunters in wearing a dressing gown, beard and ponytail. This guy should be on a government list.
I saw a guy in the chemist dressed like Hugh Hefner at around lunch time, talking to the staff like they’re his work mates, waiting for the little side door to open.
Was the dressing gown dark blue? Could be the same weirdo
Nah, it was maroon.
I can’t concentrate today. A close friend was in a bike vs car (cars fault) yesterday. They are still in hospital but ok -multiple fractures and chest trauma but could have been much worse. I spent yesterday babysitting and helping out and I thought I was ok but I keep getting the shakes today. I feel silly. I need to concentrate but I keep thinking about it.
Hug your peeps my peeps.
Completely understandable! Speedy recovery for your friend and take care of yourself!
I feel silly. I need to concentrate but I keep thinking about it.
Bro. Dont feel silly at all. PERFECTLY normal to have this reaction to trauma. Take a day off, be kind to yourself. Go for a walk, get a cuppa and process.
Thanks. I know that intellectually. I know that it’s also smashed me right back to childhood where there were a couple of big bad life changing moments like this. I don’t know why I expect I would ever be over that but I do. Thanks. I am gonna make a cuppa.
so many hugs
so many hugs and hope your close friend gets better soon
thanks :-)
heads up we got some rain incoming. The forecast looks considerably worse than it did yesterday. And we are gonna get wet tonight by the sound of it.
Sorry - I bought an awesome but not at all waterproof puffer jacket the other day. I have clearly doomed us all
Thanks Tiny, I’ve got the washing out! I must be on the same bus as this morning (RIP nose) and the driver’s going flat out like it’s Targa Coburg , so I may get home in time!
No rain here yet but I’ve seen the weather change. It was practically dark at 4:30
Miss moobeans has decided that only the Dine Desire or Fancy Feast Royale will do. Noooo! They’re quite expensive and low in nutrition (and substance) but after a week of refusing the healthy affordable brand she remains steadfast. It’s mostly gel and smells artificially savoury like Maggi noodles. I wonder what they put in there.
Colesworth is like twice the price per tin so I will give up and order a slab or two from PC to keep her having wet food.
I’m just kind of trudging along. Really tired
hugs
ted cat loves that stuff with gravy, it’s full of flavour and easy to eat but as you say not very nutritious
I slowly weaned him off and he just eats fussy cat now , he gets no variety,
I use https://99petshops.com.au/ to find deals on bulk dog food.
As evil as Amazon is I’ve discovered that they do some wet pet foods in bulk considerably cheaper than Colesworth, it might be worth a check.
Gratitude thread.
Got my uni results and even though I could’ve done better, I’m proud of myself for getting through despite going through a breakup. I’m sad I let it affect my results, but grateful that next semester, I can wholeheartedly focus on turning those results around, hopefully drama-free, with no one to disturb my peace :)
I’m grateful that I can drive with reasonable ease. I was in a major accident last year (hit by a semi trailer at high speed) and my car was squished. I somehow walked away with only minor injuries and I was back driving quickly, and I’ve made myself drive regularly, but it’s only in the last few weeks that it’s started to feel normal rather than something super stressful. Healing.
So glad to hear this <3
I am grateful my fence gets fixed tomorrow. Let’s see how happy I am tomorrow when there’s banging and power tools and little dog going off his nut.
I send the dog to Grandma’s on days like that.
Despite my grumbling, happy to have 4 interviews today, and a call from legal team to find out what can be done about expunging my record
Got some good financial news yesterday which takes some of the stress off my shoulders
Fluffy butt as per usual
Meeting tomorrow with the GM of the company that gave me the offer so I can discuss the police check. Hoping tomorrow I’m grateful for a job
Fingers crossed! So excited for you :)
Grateful for cats, even though fluffle is in velcro mode and stopping me from getting stuff done. Time with kiddo on the school holidays, one day he’ll be too big to want to hang with mum for the day. Understanding tutors who don’t make you feel stupid when you went 500 miles in the wrong direction on an assignment. Sunshine. Home-made banana bread.
Ugh! My bus to work this morning smells like it’s been used to smuggle rotten garlic and onions.
Umami 🤤🤤
Pardon me I have been getting the food truck ready
Yesterday was bleak. Hangover and new illness all hitting at once. Feeling better after a good sleep in. Taking the day off otherwise - without sick leave feels different, no work no money is the sucky part of being self employed.
Interview 1: Not too bad I think.
Interview 2: Not enough tech knowledge sadly.
Meeting set for 10am tomorrow about police check with General Manager.
2 interviews to go.
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4 interviews in one day is full on! Good luck with the rest, and tomorrow’s meeting.
I’m up! Again!
I’ve always thought of dreams as basically being simulations and ways to prepare and consider the outcomes of certain things, even though they’re often unrealistic.
When things were abusive at the last place, I often had dreams about what would happen if I reacted. They usually involved going too far and someone dying. Then me rotting away in prison for the rest of my life (until I woke up). If it wasn’t for those dreams, I probably would’ve fought back. I don’t and never will know if that was for good or bad, but it definitely helped me gain some perspective
Mid day yawns are killing me right now. Had a solid night’s rest, waited till 9 to have my coffee…to no avail.
Absolutely dying for a nap, but have meetings all afternoon.
Stupid cozy clothing.
A nice tea maybe?
Opted for a 2nd coffee instead.
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Large chai latte and a cheese and chutney toastie plz chef
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Tea please Bacon.
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Mushroom risotto with extra mushroom please
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One of these mushrooms looks sus. Did you source them all from a reputable grocer?
I’d respond to this comment but I’m dead now unfortunately
We do not source our mushrooms from grocers.
It’s not the Victorian way
hot drink and toast please
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Good morning Bacon, A smiling enthusiastic face for 4 interviews today which I am absolutely looking forward to (hint hint).
Warm regards, Simon
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Had a mate sell his first car recently. He is in his mid 30s now, and yes it was a toyota. Sad day for him. I decided to look up my first car’s rego. Loved the shit outta that thing, sold it probably 12 years ago? maybe more. It was utterly ruined when I sold it! A combination of its previous owner, age, high km and a young 20 something me living his rally fuckboi fantasies in it. The rego was cancelled jan this year. So it went on to be driven (or at least parked and rego paid) for another 12+ years. Cant believe it! The quote I got to keep it on the road 2011/2012 was $10k. I sold it for 2.
Im a bit heartbroken. I coulda kept it going way longer than I thought.
Wonder if I can order the number plate and just shelve it for now till I can one day stick it on a WRX?
my first was an Austin 1800 , then I got a Holden station wagon and after that a gemini diesel, then after that a bmw 318 , then an avocado saab, then a blue one, no car since then
I think my first car got hauled off for scrap. It was a Corolla, I think from some time in the 70s. The panels were about 50% fibreglass patches at that point and I was not in the slightest attached to it.
I managed to total the next two cars and claim insurance money, so even though I have bought 4 cars in my life I’ve never actually sold one.
If we’re counting cars registered to me… I’m on my… 5th. But 1 of those was a holden cruze so its understandable why THAT didnt last long haha. And my 4th was sold to save my mrs’s ass on her car.
Im a bit heartbroken. I coulda kept it going way longer than I thought.
It likely had that $10k spent on it to keep it going.
Dunno. I THINK the place I traded it in sold it for like 7-8k. Cant imagine you buy it then spend that money again on keeping her going. She was nice, but she wasnt a collectors item or anything.
