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[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago (5 children)

Sometimes, in a split second I get this kind of sadness when I see something.

I saw a guy with his son and he was showing him how to fill the car with petrol.

Nothing special. Unless you've never really had a father. Then you think about all the other stuff you had to learn by yourself; like shaving, driving, finding your first job and hundreds of other small things you don't normally think about.

I suppose there's pride in having navigated from age 14 till 41 by yourself. But it's a poor 2nd place prize.

Sorry for the downer.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I feel this so, so hard. I can usually ignore things in real life, but I don't watch family movies or shows very much because they make me feel the same way, and if I ever do something or have an experience that feels like my idea of normalcy I end up in a euphoric like state for a few hours before crashing really hard and ending up really sad for the next few days

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

I think you deserve all the hugs in the world for having to feel that way πŸ«‚ That's heartbreaking. I know you can't do anything about how it all is and you're unbelievably bright and level-headed and observant for all you've been through, but I hope so much you do find your own family when you become independent and get some of those happy family vibes in your real life. The physical feeling of belonging and security is absolutely unmatched. May you get to experience that for real with good people who will be there for you :D

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

so many super hugs

I get that feeling from "normalcy" too, then I see the dysfunctional fam and have to tone down my normal.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

I'm the same with any family related media. It just hurts. I know about that euphoric state you're talking about. For me, they happen when I succeed at something I've been working hard at. I feel really good for a while, then the thoughts of "wish I had a family (that's average) to celebrate with".

All my victories are silent.

I lie to people when ask me about my family. I made up a story about how they are all overseas. Stops the weird vibe that happens when you tell the truth.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago (8 children)

Got my flu shot yesterday and feeling a bit meh today. Generally I have little to no side effects, but this one has managed to kick my arse slightly.

Get your flu shots anyway people!!

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (9 children)

Ugh I feel like I heard somebody walking around on the deck at the front door. I'm not home alone, but the roommate is asleep. It's probably just possums on the roof, but it definitely felt like somebody on the verandah. I know that it's probably nothing and to put my mind at rest I should flick the light on and have a peek out the window, but I really don't want to. The conundrums of being an independent mini human :/

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (2 children)

OCD chillo sorting achieved.

I am very interested in the small mid right ones. The cultivar is old, no longer common, sweet and fuckn' hawt:

Gawd I'm starting to sound crazy.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

I like that the chopping board and the colander tone in with all the glorious red. It all looks amazing.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago

My new passport arrived today. Pretty impressive turnaround, I only put the application in on Friday. Definitely a huge improvement on the post-Covid backlog days.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (5 children)

Get a message from mygov 'link your digital id!'

Actual link goes to using your digital id to log into your mygov oh hell no.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago

I need 10 hours sleep from now on. 8 isn't enough. So tired...

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Ugh, fkn clothes moths. uGH UGH

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Noooo

Not you too

Mine seem to be dealt with now but I've moved on to fighting fleas

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (23 children)

Is it Hot Take Thursday? I think it is. Anyway my hot take is: Milo is not that great. It's ok on ice cream or the occasional hot drink but it's pretty bland.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That everyone as well as kids <5 need ankle bracelets that deliver an electric current when they're not walking on the left of footpaths.

Nothing crazy.. maybe 220,000 volts or so.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (6 children)

Most children under 5 should be leashed

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You've just gotta put 10 tablespoons in and then layer it on top of the milk so it's all crunchy.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

I think NestlΓ© deliberately made Milo Hydrophobic so you're compelled to add more thus buying more.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Depends how much Milo is used. Needs half a cup of Milo powder to get any taste. I don’t buy it any more. Too $$$$$$

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Tonight tackling the pile.

Seed collection, making flakes/dust, fermenting and trying not to rub eyes or no no bits

Only fermenting the really little ones as they're unique for some reason and I need to see what happens.

But.. planning on collecting a lot of the seeds, so if anyone wants any, lemmy know if you Want it (they last for years).

Which brings us to today's rave choon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mLFpizgjlk

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Out walking the doggo with a beer, thinking a burger would be nice right now...Whatever happened to food trucks at parks of an autumn evening?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Miss Meow says it is definitely dinner time right now and is claiming my explanation about changing clocks to be an unfounded conspiracy theory.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

My phone screen contrast is low due to being in night mode and MissMeow looks rather creepy and eyeless... truly like staring into the void.

Enjoy.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

My apologies Miss Meow, but it had to be done!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Miss Meow has seen the photo additions and is not impressed. She has requested to look scary with big teeth instead.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (7 children)

Please guys remember to post your meals on [email protected]. I just had someone from Spain post which is pretty cool. Special thanks to @[email protected] and @[email protected] for their regular contributions.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Ooops! Overslept and hour and a half and was late for work today.

Hope the day goes quickly today.

My hope for no rain today?

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Online friend group drama has gone full batshit and is affecting my own mental health. Time to log off and just try and take a break from there. :/

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Clouds are clearing in Gippsland, this is good as I didn't want to inspect a car in the rain. Please let this be a decent one, I hate car shopping so much.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

I hear you re car shopping. I’m going to have to do that soon, too. Good luck! 🀞🏻

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

Got my new shoes, got my haircut and saw my doctor. Time to go home and relax.

Fairly productive day all things considered.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

Haircut in the arvo and some new running shoes. Life is good.

Enjoy your day everyone ❀️

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I have about an hour of work left, and zero (0) fucks left

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

I’m going to get my roast veg in the oven, and then I’m going to have a luxurious hot shower followed by cozy jim jams

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (4 children)
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

My duo bird is now sending me countdowns

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (2 children)

My bin doesn't make clink clink clinkity clink any more. I miss saying "that's my bin" when the truck goes past.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Who wants tomorrows thread - friday April 12, 2024?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I'll make it if I look in later and it doesn't exist. It's only 10pm my time.

The kiwi daily thread is just "anyone make the thread if it doesn't exist yet" - seems to work fine.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

I'll do it if I wake up in two hours thinking it's 10am

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (4 children)

I'm dusty and frazzled from my unexpectedly hyper extended trip thanks to trespassers on the track and my overall confusion around inspecting a car and trying to decide what can slide and what's risky. I get different answers from different people about how important documented logbook servicing is.

Folks with a working class background tell me it's not everything if it clears a pre purchase inspection and drives ok, and won't impact resale value that much, plenty of people just get their mates to do the servicing and it's turned out fine. Everyone else is like no way... rather even take a similar car with some aesthetic panel damage if it's got a solid logbook.

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