• TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    Has the vic energy compare website gotten like 100% worse, or is it just me? Lumo droped my solar rebate (not that I’ve exported more than 1kWh a day the last few weeks) so trying to check out options. trouble is it doesnt like my NMI cause the meter rates changed when the solar was installed less than 12 months ago. I swear it used to accept your bill and calculate based off that anyway?

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    Just waiting on my other reference to contact the recruiter.

    He’s a good guy but can be a bit forgetful.

    Come on buddy, just call her.

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    I know it’s late, but I think I’ll read a bit of Master and Commander before bed. I heard on a podcast the series is actually a good read so I picked up the book and read a couple of pages at lunch.

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    Feeling terrible that it took me so long to notice Melbcat was still sick. When she was fussy about food I thought she was just sick of the usual, and when she was wiggly I thought she was jealous of the computer or bored.

    I’ve been wrapped up in my own struggles, getting overwhelmed by literally everything, and didn’t pay attention as closely as usual.

    • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      4 months ago

      It’s okay about melbcat, like you said they hide it well. Just the way cats are. Try not to beat yourself up, you’re taking care of her and getting her help so I think you’re doing great for her!

      I know what you mean, I have so many clothes I don’t wear. So much clutter 😭

      • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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        4 months ago

        I usually spot and sort things sooner… I just thought the last antibiotics were successful.

        Yeah I think I need to overhaul everything. I might not get rid of a lot until replacements are sorted but there’s stuff I no longer wear

    • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      4 months ago

      Oh melbsy. Don’t beat yourself up about it. Cats evolved to hide their pain and injuries as best as they can. It’s one of their basic instincts. Cats also have off days just like humans, and some days they just don’t want to be held even when they’re perfectly fine. You did the best you could given the situation, and that’s all you can be expected to do

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    Gratitude thread!

    I’m grateful for the good cardio session I had last night. Wasn’t super exhausted after and was kind of buzzing, but still helped the anxiety die down.

    • Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      4 months ago

      I’m grateful we don’t use stupid postcodes here. I got a letter from Canada, and the postcode is like 8 digits long and non pronounceable, something like “J6B23AJZE” Whyyyyy do you want that? Especially the UK. It’s like brother, you’re the fucking size of the ACT, you don’t need 8 character post codes!

  • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    I have woken up with a proper sore throat. This is not ideal ( but explains the anxiety and nightmares the last couple of days…)

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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    4 months ago

    Late night movie review.

    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

    A movie on the power of narratives.

    I love this movie so much. It shows teens in truly terrifying situations, supernatural situations. The teens are smart, brave, determined, co-operative and caring, and resourceful in facing danger and solving their problems.

    4 hobbits.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    After some awful sleep bathed in sweat and feeling like my brain was going to explode from overheating and headaches, I still feel sick so another day off work. Grumble mumble moan. Today I’m not going to do stupid shit like try and read academic articles to catch up on uni stuff, I am properly resting.

    • Nath@aussie.zone
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      4 months ago

      Sick in solidarity. I’ve ben sick since Saturday. In my case its some dry cough thing. I’ve reached the point where it hurts my abs to cough.

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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        4 months ago

        Ouch, that sounds awful. Hope it clears up soon for you - I hope it doesn’t get that bad for me. I rarely get respiratory problems. I’ve got a light dry cough/sore throat that seems to be on the mend, mostly moved back to headaches/congestion, which was what I started off with on Saturday, hopefully the worst is over…

        • Nath@aussie.zone
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          4 months ago

          I’m so grateful that the kids can get themselves up, make their own breakfasts and lunches and get themselves off to school without me. Even as recently as a year ago, I would have needed to get up and facilitate that.

          Small wins. Almost belongs in the gratitude thread. 😃

          • just_kitten@aussie.zone
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            4 months ago

            Gosh yes. Whenever I feel sorry for myself being sick while living alone, I have to remind myself how much worse it would be if I had young kids to look after as well! I can barely attend to my own needs.

  • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Stupid friggin tv show I’m watching rang a Ring doorbell and the dog went nuts because my parents have one on the front door

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
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    4 months ago

    I can say this honestly and without hyperbole: this place and the people in it have had a significant positive impact on my life. Thank you everyone for all your help, advice and care during the last 6 months.

    I am so incredibly grateful that we have this place to hang out ❤️