• PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
    10·
    3 days ago

    Mr P was supposed to go to a mate’s place for a weekend of catching up with old friends, and we were all looking forward to it (me especially). But it fell through when someone Mr P doesn’t like (for good reasons too lengthy to say here) kind of wormed their way in. So Mr P decided he wasn’t going. Sigh. I mean, we’ve been getting along ok lately, but he’s always here. I was looking forward to him not being here for a night or two at the start of the school holidays. I need a good night’s sleep without someone going for a smoke/pee/snack every so often during the night. It’s impossible in this damn place.

    Neighbours are renovating, so it was banging and sawing and drilling all day. Then we ordered Maccas and they got the order wrong. No matter which Maccas I order from, or when or what I order, they always get the order wrong. It’s a treat for the Minipeelers but it leaves me pissed off every time.

    Now I’m relaxing in bed in a quiet darkened room sighs with contented relief. We’re going to the library to return some books tomorrow so I’m looking forward to that, the calming quiet, minimal people and the smell of new library. Anyway, thanks for listening to my whinging!

    • Eagle@aussie.zone
      9·
      3 days ago

      Your peace time will come Lovely. And you and the kids can just breathe. I know what you’re living and it takes so much strength, especially when your ‘free’ time is snatched away. You’re doing an incredible job in a really tricky situation.

    • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone
      3·
      2 days ago

      I love my boyfriend. Like, he completes me. But the fact that he’s always home kinda does my head in. I need some alone time. To do what? IDK, who care, it’s the same shit I do when he’s home, but it’s different, you know? I can imagine you’re on a whole different level, and oof, I’m sorry this weekend didn’t work out how you hoped!!! Next door renos on top!

      Hope the library is the retreat you deserve tomorrow!

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
      3·
      3 days ago

      so many hugs

      your strength and patience and love is an inspiration

      if there is anything we can do just ask 😘

  • SaneMartigan@aussie.zone
    9·
    3 days ago

    I caught public transport because I wanted to drink and while it did take a fair bit longer it’s pretty peaceful not having to deal with traffic and parking.

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    9·
    3 days ago

    I’ve played the best guitar in my life in the last 3 months. Getting off of suboxone was the right move.

    The emotion to muscle memory connection/loop is so clear and strong its nuts.

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    12·
    3 days ago

    Just christened the new soupmaker I got for the ol’ girl / boy.

    Morphy richards clarity thing.

    Idea was to reduce use of the stovetop for her / less cleaning / quicker and probably safer.

    First up, potat and leek. Shit that thing is fast. 21 mins. Maybe 5 mins of prep, 2 mins cleaning. Don’t really eat that stuff but was actually surprisingly very good. Gave maybe 3-4 serves.

    If she doesn’t use it it’ll still save me a shitload of time and hassle.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
      4·
      3 days ago

      Is it like an instant pot kinda thingo or more of a Thermomix? (gboard suggested “consultant” immediately after “Thermomix”, urgh…)

      I sincerely hope the Olds use it but if not at least it sounds like it’ll come in handy for you. But yeah as Witch wisely advised you last week or so, hope it doesn’t turn into you stepping in for everything.

      The olds in my life are rapidly embracing this sort of technology and, I might add, placing a premium on anything that isn’t too heavy to lift. I gotta look into some of them

      • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
        2·
        2 days ago

        it’s basically just a kettle w/ a stick blender heh. Not quite thermomix those things are like 10x the price. Weight-wise this thing isn’t too bad. It is simple though.

        Witches’ advice has been weighing on me heavily (and for that I can’t thank her kindly enough for sharing her experience).

        I still have more thinking to do :(

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
    6·
    3 days ago

    Some pics from the local museum and the beach ( I’m starting to feel gouged by museum prices )

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    3 days ago

    Alrighty. Going to meet the new PT.

    Here’s hoping he’s cool and can help fix my shoulder.

    In other news, the reconfiguration I mentioned a few weeks ago is going well. Mood and energy levels have stabilised. Motivation is lower than normal but not too bad.

    Edit:went great with the PT! Chill guy and showed me some great stuff for my shoulder.

  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone
    4·
    2 days ago

    Expedition 33 spoiler:

    spoiler

    I BEAT SIMON. HOLY FUCK YES.

    I was so apprehensive about it because, really, it’s an optional fight and I was sad about not figuring that out about it before I finished the game because tbh I didn’t realise it was optional so I finished the game going “wait what about Simon? Who is he?” (thanks to some accidental ONTD comments and otherwise) but then going back and finding him was very cool and his fight was the hardest thing I found and I hated it for that fact alone but also liked that it gave me something to grind towards (WoW player in her element) and omg the celebration when I killed the bastard… though I could listen to his soundtrack forever.

    Sidenote: Boyo is playing Dune and absolutely loving it!! I’m meanwhile pouring another glass of pinot noir.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
    6·
    3 days ago

    Goregous, perfect day out there side from the occasional bouts of insane wind (amplified in the CBD wind tunnels). Had a perfect sleep in, no headache this time, and spent the day with a friend - treated to a lovely vegan restaurant for lunch and a nice long walk after then hojicha latte and a decadent slice of cake - came back to a tidy home that got properly aired out and gosh. What a difference the sun and a bit of warmth makes! My mood is fabulous, my nerves are calm, my body is happy and relaxed and life feels great. And the place is lovely and refreshed and I don’t feel like I’m behind on life or anything. 💜

    I didn’t look at my phone all day and was enjoying watching other people on the tram - kids asking innocent questions, young people eagerly discussing their lives, blokes going on about the footy - rather than feeling annoyed and wanting to hide from the world. I even received a lovely compliment on my hair colour from an old lady who I thought was squinting at me weirdly because I was wearing the wrong thing or something… she was just trying to figure out what was going on with my hair. ☺️

    Chilling out with PBS at home and gonna make some headway on this library book I’ve started (very promising so far); tomorrow will be a great big meal prep day. Jambalaya with vegan chorizo, roast fennel, what else…

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
    10·
    3 days ago

    Today we are going to visit a kiwi sanctuary. 🐤😍

    here are some pics from yesterday 😊

    • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
      5·
      3 days ago

      That is good to hear.

      If you were not alive and still posting here that would actually be a bit alarming. I’m really not ready for a zombie apocalypse.