Welcome to the Melbourne Community Daily Discussion Thread.

  • Sir_ListerOfSmeg@aussie.zone
    23·
    1 year ago

    Thought someone had died at their desk at work today.

    Found them unresponsive slumped over their desk and had to call ambos.

    Worked out okay in the end but jeebus what a day!!!

    Never a dull moment at this job

  • eye82much@aussie.zone
    20·
    1 year ago

    My boss just tried to talk to me about The Ashes and I just stared at him completely uncomprehending of what any of his words meant. “howaboutthatfourthtest”, he said as he passed my desk, with absolutely NO CONTEXT. Cue me being like what test? Are we testing something? Are we testing ME?

  • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
    17·
    1 year ago

    Ugh. Mr Peeler has yet another speeding fine. I pay his rego, insurance, give him petrol money each week so he can at least pick up the kids from school, I paid his last (how many!) fines because he didn’t even ring up to arrange instalments… I just can’t even. I get that he’s dyslexic etc. But fucking hell! I’m not paying this one, fuck it. I’m working hard and trying to save so we can have things and he’s just pissing around. The other day he was late picking up the kids because he just “popped in” to a mate’s place in the afternoon and “had a whiskey,” then found himself stuck in traffic. Wtf is he even doing drinking before picking up the kids?! I’m fucking relying on this fuck!

    Just getting it out of me before I get home or it’ll come out in an angry rush which will in turn make him angry, defensive or both, and the kids will be right there exposed to it all. Thanks for listening.

    • Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone
      13·
      1 year ago

      None of my business of course, but the relationship seems a bit unbalanced? You seem to be covering his expenses (and his arse)…what does he contribute, is he working? I used to be the major breadwinner in our 24 year relationship, but things took a turn about 10 years ago and, because of things, now I’m not. There’s not a day when I don’t think about that, and I do everything I can to be a worthy contributor to the household even if not financially.

    • Outlier1031@aussie.zone
      8·
      1 year ago

      Mr Peeler better like sleeping on the couch or better yet, outside because this is some bullshit. Being dyslexic or whatever isn’t an excuse for the shitty behaviour he is displaying. And drinking before picking up the kids? Absolutely fuck that noise. He needs a good kick up the arse. If you don’t do it, he’s going to continue to behave irresponsibly. Don’t vent to us to get it out so you’re calmer when you get home. You need to unleash hell on him and set some boundaries because right now he is walking all over you. Sorry to be harsh but I just hate seeing good people get treated like shit.

    • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zone
      8·
      1 year ago

      No offense, I like and respect you, but you may need to have a verbal smackdown with old mate. It’s hard because he’s dad too, but yeah, he needs to pull his head in. Apologies for the tone. 💜 💜

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      6·
      1 year ago

      Damn, I remember when you mentioned the last one you had to pay.

      Not to really add any more to what everyone else has already said but he mustn’t have many demerit points left either?

      I hope he realises what this is doing to your household and what would happen if he gets his license suspended?

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
      6·
      1 year ago

      Yikes. I don’t know the whole context but he needs to take some responsibility and accountability here from what you’ve described.

    • Hongohones@aussie.zone
      3·
      1 year ago

      Fuck. I’m so sorry you have to put up with this crap. You could potentiaaly think about seeing a relationsip counsellor or mediator. You need to be heard and his disrespect toward you needs to stop.

  • Taleya@aussie.zone
    181·
    1 year ago

    working on weaponising my ASD contrariness and defining my anxiety as being a stupid screeching monkey. Note that I am not stupid, the anxiety is a literal panicking monkey pulling on my hair and trying to make me do stupid things. Yes bitch. I am othering you. Because I do not like others trying to make me do shit (panic) that makes no sense because they’re idiots who want herd validation for their idiocy.

    see how this works.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
      5·
      1 year ago

      Feels. I fight my stupid brain everyday.

      This is called self awareness. Might be worthwhile to watch Monkey on Netflix. Each of the animal spirits depicted are an aspect of human nature. Monkey is clever but also a bit wild. Clever monkey tries hard to control wild monkey but the nature of monkey is irrepressible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-SUoHmpRdM

      I think I’ll watch a version of it. It always makes me a kinder gentler person ( but still ready to fight if I must )

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zone
    15·
    1 year ago

    Okay so I’m thinking I might wear my purple cardigan with black pants to my interview tomorrow. That cardigan has been super lucky with making a good impression on people, fingercrossed it comes through for me again!

    However, today it’s black leggings, brown shorts, and brown t-shirt (with jacket and beanie, of course), and let me tell you I’m feeling MIGHTY CUTE ✨️💖

    /endoffirstworldthoughts /broughttoyoubyStudChud

    Edit: the wind the wind! Changed from shorts to jeans* over my leggings. Function over form, woman!

    *imstillatotalhottiesoitsokay

    • Nath@aussie.zone
      7·
      1 year ago

      My biggest complaint about clothing in Melbourne was that everyone (well, most people) wore blacks and greys all winter. I made it a point of being as colourful as I could be within that ‘professional’ dress code. Bright red backpack, purple scarf, assorted colours for beanies/gloves - contrasting against the black shoes/pants/jacket that I wore for work.

      Purple would be a winner in my books!

    • Hongohones@aussie.zone
      2·
      1 year ago

      Yeah purple is a fruit. My new almost favourite t is purple and says fux war. yadda yadda it’s a kyiv indie label shirt and I never miss an opportunity to spruik them.

  • Electronic_Owl@aussie.zone
    14·
    1 year ago

    TIL of the 4th Earl of Sandwich (via this thread). This excerpt from his Wikipedia page sounds like someone Aussies will be familiar with:

    Sandwich retired in 1782. Despite holding a number of important posts during his career, Sandwich’s incompetence and corruption were legendary, inspiring the saying: “Seldom has any man held so many offices and accomplished so little.”

    Hi ScoMo!

  • Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone
    14·
    1 year ago

    Have been in WA this week getting training for the new role. Everyone has been really friendly and welcoming which has been great! I miss fluffybutt :( One more day and I’m back.

  • MisssDarylC@aussie.zone
    14·
    1 year ago

    Going to both of Lizzos concerts were the perfect end to a what has been a fucking hard year, they encapsulated every bit of happiness, heartbreak, pain, learning, and growth I’ve had through this time and reminded me of how much I love her and myself.

  • batarians@aussie.zone
    14·
    1 year ago

    Thank you everyone for the birthday love yesterday 🥰 Ended up feeling a bit down because I had an awful day at work, and on top of that I didn’t hear from any of my friends (which I’m not taking personally, but I was already in a bit of a mood lol). Husband took me to a nice Argentinian place in Black Rock for dinner and we finished with some cake at home in our PJs, so all in all it ended up being a pretty good birthday.

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    13·
    1 year ago

    People don’t appreciate the process of chips.

    They’re hard work and when you order them you’re like ‘they’re just chips’. But they’re not. just… chips. It’s a process.

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    12·
    1 year ago

    Completely forgot I’m supposed to be cooking for 5 tonight and not 1 heh.

    shiat.

    Emergency cashew chicken for the main. Fucking saved by 5 week old potatoes for chips (double fried none of this fandangled microwave business) for the entree.

    • wscholermann@aussie.zone
      8·
      1 year ago

      Thing is I’m not actually shocked anymore. Yet another shooting. Honestly I think inside I have switched off a bit, perhaps as a coping mechanism from the constant stream of bad news emanating from the media.

      • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
        6·
        1 year ago

        Years ago only local news would be reported, maybe some international news and news was just on in the evening or what we read in the morning paper. Now it’s news from everywhere, and truly most is not relevant to us, and all the time. It’s insane.

        Switch off the 24 hour news cycle.

        And switch off 24 hour news notifications on your mobile too. Look at the news and weather in the morning, that’s it.

        After years of stressing myself out I have come to the conclusion if something is personally important I will get a letter, a knock at the door or a personal message or phone call. No point worrying too much otherwise.

        • the_procrastinata@aussie.zone
          3·
          1 year ago

          I like keeping across news and current events, although I definitely acknowledge the mental health impact of always consuming negative media.

          • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
            2·
            1 year ago

            I keep up too, I read the national headlines and international newspapers. I don’t get notifications for anything. I don’t watch news shows at all. Surprisingly I’m still alive even though I don’t watch abc or sbs tv news or any of them. 😉

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
      6·
      1 year ago

      I thought I’d get some movement in and walk to the cafe for a cuppa (which is a 22 minute walk each way jeez gotta love these car dependent suburbs). Stepped outside to right a potted magnolia that toppled over. Came right back in and ain’t stepping outside if I don’t have to. 10C feels like 0C no thanks.

        • just_kitten@aussie.zone
          3·
          1 year ago

          At the rate the wind was going the bins would’ve collected themselves. Maybe at the wrong house, but they would’ve been moved anyhow…

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      4·
      1 year ago

      It’s a whole lot worse today because it’s brought on by wind chill which can penetrate clothing.

      and now I’m feeling cold in the office :(