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[–] MisssDarylC@aussie.zone 13 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Imagine, you're sitting on the couch watching the block, desperately pinning the pleats into the skirt you made too big and you go to fart, only to straight up shart. This is me currently.

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 13 points 10 months ago

I don't have anything to say that's important but I will say it's monday and that's an issue until friday.

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 12 points 10 months ago

10 days later and I've got my taste back! Oh yeah.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 12 points 10 months ago (3 children)

The man bought me a chocolate self-saucing pudding. It says it serves 4-6. We'll see about that.

[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 12 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago

😂 No one should ever suggest pudding serving sizes to me.

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago

4-6 large spoonfuls.

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago

4-6 is a kid's size

[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Kids got gastro. Has had it all weekend. We thought he was better, but I just ended up covered in puke so me thinks not better.

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[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

So I'm going to get tested for coeliac disease. If it turns out I do have it, it's gonna be a little tricky to navigate at first, but I'm happy to give up pasta and bread if it means I have a better quality of life.

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[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 8 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Internet in this country is an absolute rip off.

[–] cherryripesalmoncake@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago

It’s a drag on our productivity. Fucking joke.

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago

Being in Singapore the past two weeks it honestly makes me feel embarrassed what I'll be going back to (putting aside the differences in scale and density)

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I just dropped a full carton of eggs. Fortunately they stayed in the carton so the mess is not too bad, but dinner tonight is now confirmed as quiche.

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 7 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Typed out something too personal and doxable and don’t want to get into it so I’m just gonna say society is fucked and I am suffering.

Life just shouldn’t be like this.

[–] tone_212@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago

😞 hope things turn around for you. Sending good vibes your way.

[–] the_procrastinata@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

Sending you many hugs.

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[–] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

gah this is so hard, i think i need to see a psych. i'm international (no medicare). any idea where to start? how much do they cost? does insurance cover it? probably will need to talk to my gp & insurance provider?

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Chat to your GP first, they should have a list of recommendations for psychs they can give you, or generate a referral.

Typically, it can be between $150 - $400 depending on the clinic/psych. Medicare wouldn't help much; mine is $275 and I get $80 back 😓

[–] fullkitwanker@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago (7 children)

fkin hell that's expensive

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[–] goodviking@aussie.zone 7 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Current state of Melbournians: sick or about to get sick

[–] bull@aussie.zone 6 points 10 months ago

I'm still standin! Yeah Yeah Yeah!

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)
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[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago

Yep! I was planning to be sick tomorrow, but now really am. Joy.

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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 6 points 10 months ago

decided to try and write my daily affirmations out in a decorative circular pattern to have fun with it, maybe change the ink colours up

...and now I look like a crazy person.

[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

That wind is a bit Cray Cray innit?

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago

winzzz howling

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Not me posting recipes like my stomach isn't wrecked and I haven't become intolerant to everything. And posting frugal tips like I didn't miss a big energy discount and am not still being charged for a non-working service I haven't got around to sorting out yet. 💸

But you know. It's better than doomscrolling, and if it helps someone else...

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It may be the (not-Covid, hooray!) anvils in my brain or just regular overthinking. All sealed, no nuts, and some stickers for the sugarless/food dye issues. Have I missed anything?

a Halloween loot box

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Oh that’s lovely. Nice work!

There’s also someone up my street with a giant inflatable black cat in the yard and the head moves back and forth. Dang I should’ve taken photos.

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago

Sewing of covid masks continues

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

lunch, just peanut butter toast

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I had weetbix and blueberries.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Since doing this diet thing, I've totally fallen in love with blueberries. They have almost zero kj, taste amazing and right now you can get a week's supply for $5 (two punnets).

My lunch is basically 15 blueberries, 4 strawberries and a banana. Most of the kilojoules of that come from the banana.

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[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I'm having an English style pork pie with a pear & blue brie salad.

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago

So watching my new dripper hose system fail in different parts (where I forgot to use the clips) is sparking joy. I took the pressure reducers off because it wasn't enough and now it's too much. It's so counter-intuitive. I need to break it to feel comfortable.

[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Wife has gastro. Last man standing!

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Don't be bragging, you're next!

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[–] Grackle@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Has anyone seen Rat tests in chemists that also test for RSV? I have a feeling that may be what I have but I don't really want to deal with getting a PCR by going to a GP if I can avoid it.

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[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago
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[–] Mittens_meow@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

Such bad allergies, crappy sleep again. Going to need caffeine to get through today.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

cauliflower, coconut and chicken curry for dinner, was yumm :)

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago (3 children)

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

[–] 6368_39162@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

May I sneak some Halloween lollies early?

[–] baconmash@aussie.zone 4 points 10 months ago

🎃🍬🍭🍫

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[–] briongloid@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)
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