So I finished my two day training for very complicated accounts a week and a bit ago, then immediately went on planned leave. Ten days later, today, I'm to be dealing with these accounts and I feel I've forgotten everything.
Before starting I was exceptionally, surprisingly nervous like my heart was racing, crazy nervous energy. I was thinking holy shit I'm actually terrified.
After a little while it dawned on me though, before starting work I had a strong large coffee like usual. What I did not do however, was drink any coffee during my time off. I was flying off the walls with a caffeine buzz and confusing it with pure terror about these accounts.
Day went fine. I dealt with said accounts without drama, quite a lot more energy expenditure as lots of new ideas etc. but it went it well!
I am listening my way through the new recordings of Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Not read them all before so this has been a nice way to get through them. Getting close to the end now and it's been lovely. Highly recommend if you want some whimsy.
::: spoiler spoiler
Usually I’m really good at compartmentalising but I’m just not doing well with an old friend’s death. And scared about Melbcat’s nose.
Worried about becoming a sad sack and alienating the people around me.
:::
Today has been 3 months since I jumped off suboxone.
In that time I've more alive than I have in a decade. There's too many things to list, too many "first time in 10 years" but I'll list the 2 most important.
laughing properly
endorphin rushes from listening to and making music.
It's been hard but worth it. I've had to deal with some really serious stuff and didn't have a single craving. Didn't even occur to me as an option.
You prompted me to get/keep in touch with old friends and I've rediscovered my old role playing club has re-branded but is very much alive with a bunch of cool new and old people with regular non-committal get togethers. I feel like I've found 20 old friends and 40 new ones.
Been feeling the throat, bridge of the nose, and eyes today. A few people around work have been feeling sick so I'm hoping it doesn't get worse.
So no bike in this morning. If I'd been riding already I'd deal with it, but I feel like things need to be perfect to get back into the swing of things.
The days are so nice now, though. The morning ride might suck, but the afternoon ride will be very pleasant. I need to just get on it.
There’s so much rubbish thrown around here. Not by residents but by trashy randoms. Wondering if there’s any point to going out and cleaning it up while nobody’s out there.
You’re doing a good thing to pick it up. Otherwise it might get washed into storm water, animals might eat it, birds sometimes pick up dangerous materials for their nests.
I live in a pretty tame area, but it’s on a walking route to the local school, so am regularly picking up food packets or random bits of junk the kids drop. Hate it, but I figure it’s better in the bin than in my front yard.
I went out with a glove and a bag to at least pick up the alcohol cans, cigarette packets, takeaway containers and used tissues. (And a random metal spoon.) Gross what people drop on private property.
I have a ridiculous amount of rubbish dumped near me. People seem to think it's ok to dump stuff on any land that's vacant, and because it's a new estate there is a lot of vacant land around. People are obviously driving here just to throw things on the side of the road, including things like furniture. Plus the wind up here tends to pick up and redistribute household rubbish, some of that stuff blows over the fence and gathers in the corner of my yard.
Where I used to be didn't have too much rubbish, but for a few years I had a vacant lot next to me that was a bit the same, random rubbish, empty bottles and occassionally dumped larger things. I used to clean up a lot of it on bin night but it was always a temporary improvement.
Goodnight everyone, I feel like I've been dragging my arse through this glorious day instead of bopping around energized after the weekend. Now I'm dragging myself to bed and flaking out. Love you all 💓
I make my own, but I have noticed that they sell premade ones at the butcher. They look pretty good, might be better and fresher than the supermarket ones?
YL's home with the mange so we decided to take a break from the festivities and enjoy some sunshine whilst taking the empty bottles to the recycling joint.
I taught anatomy for a year with only my Health Science degree, no education training. It was TAFE, my biggest tip was to let the students who don't care slip through the cracks. Management hated it because they want that money but help the kids that want to be there.
Yep. It should be an apprenticeship, or hybrid. Maybe 2 years theory, 2 years apprenticeship, or 3/1. I'm hoping to get a job as a TA next year to get some classroom experience before I graduate (sometime in 2027 I hope)
there is a new to me kind of train at the station ( still there now ) a rail grinder
it's loud ( and is the noise that kept me awake last night, obviously doing work a few kilometres away but the sound travelled )
so when I saw a strange train pull in at the station I quickly went across the road and onto the platform to have a better look, there were train spotters driving by, then I read the safety sign on the cars and quickly got away, it's dangerous!!
it has a special car ahead to keep traffic away, the grinder is 3 cars , an engine and the grinding cars, and then a safety vehicle out the back 10 metres away
107 Comments
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 14 pts · 1y
ee another jigsaw candidate from the arse end of swan bay at sunset.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I love how the reflection shows the colours differently
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
So beautiful
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 1y
In an attempt to be more social, I engaged in small talk today.
Her: We are always so busy.
Me: Well it is a growing industry.
I was getting a haircut
I am pretty sure I heard what cringe sounds like.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
That's absolute gold.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Someone: Oh you're growing a beard.
Me: Always.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Someone: Oh, you got a haircut?
Me: I actually got several thousand hairs cut
Or me: To date, probably hundreds, actually
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
If you went by individual hairs, it could be billions.
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Hahahaha 🤣
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
🫥
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
No limits for the weed burner.
Everything food is fair game.
Stabbed it for extra luck.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
My suggestion is kranskis!
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Ooh that's a good one!
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
bruh..
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Now look. I'm not going to say it worked very well but I'm running out of butane and ideas :)
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
You've got me wanting to buy one and I have no use for it. Except maybe to start cooking with it lol
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
It's so pointless I love it heh.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
I swear every time I have a rough day, I come home to this lol
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
'wot you looking at'.
Not pictured, the mountain of toilet paper in the background.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Gotta make the $ to buy the treats to keep the cats happy!
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
The sassy little leggie
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
aw, she's been waiting 🥰
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 11 pts · 1y
The CBF factor is very strong today.
Very. Strong.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I resent any day that requires donning pants
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
It's almost shorts season, which is good.
But right now I just don't wanna.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I took the day off for the NbN tech who only needed an hour or so.
Day off!
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Love it
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
So I finished my two day training for very complicated accounts a week and a bit ago, then immediately went on planned leave. Ten days later, today, I'm to be dealing with these accounts and I feel I've forgotten everything.
Before starting I was exceptionally, surprisingly nervous like my heart was racing, crazy nervous energy. I was thinking holy shit I'm actually terrified.
After a little while it dawned on me though, before starting work I had a strong large coffee like usual. What I did not do however, was drink any coffee during my time off. I was flying off the walls with a caffeine buzz and confusing it with pure terror about these accounts.
Day went fine. I dealt with said accounts without drama, quite a lot more energy expenditure as lots of new ideas etc. but it went it well!
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Toldya! Still congrats on managing the hard stuff! This is where the sheep / goat divide is most clearly seen. Goats rule!
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
You coulda gone with sheep/wolf but I'll take it 😜
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Well done man!
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 1y
It's so nice out there. Went for a stroll in the local botanical gardens. Might have a beer or 2 in my own backyard but under the shade.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
I read this just as the daystar disappears. nooooo
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Stood in the break for 10 minutes during lunch, just freakin' lovely.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I got 10 mins of sun. That’s enough for me!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
i've done me ousewerk
beach
husband can look after rea if and when they come
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 9 pts · 1y
I keep finding random golf balls around the block down here. Yesterday found about 15.
A neighbour just keeps hitting them in. I really want to know which one so I can hit them back lol. Not the safest thing to do though.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Arsehole neighbour. Could easily hit someone, bad enough for adults but imagine they hit someone’s kids or pets?
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
just put them in a box on the front nature strip so people can take them
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Nah, then the local asshole might restock. Better to give them to an op shop or driving range.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Today I went on the train and used my new earbuds to listen to an audiobook. 😊
No more sitting ruminating and ending up in a negative emotional mess
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I am listening my way through the new recordings of Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Not read them all before so this has been a nice way to get through them. Getting close to the end now and it's been lovely. Highly recommend if you want some whimsy.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Chopping board is oiled 👍
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 1y
Feeling so low.
::: spoiler spoiler Usually I’m really good at compartmentalising but I’m just not doing well with an old friend’s death. And scared about Melbcat’s nose.
Worried about becoming a sad sack and alienating the people around me. :::
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
so many hugs
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
So sorry about your friend. It’s hard.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Today was a new Vegemite jar. That first swoop out of the pristine surface has a certain satisfaction.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Today has been 3 months since I jumped off suboxone.
In that time I've more alive than I have in a decade. There's too many things to list, too many "first time in 10 years" but I'll list the 2 most important.
laughing properly
endorphin rushes from listening to and making music.
It's been hard but worth it. I've had to deal with some really serious stuff and didn't have a single craving. Didn't even occur to me as an option.
I think that speaks for itself :)
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
I feel like we're observing your awakening in real time and it's so cool. So glad for you sharing this positive time in your life with us 🙏🏼
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
That's really kind of you ❤️
It's been a hell of a ride so far. It isn't often almost everything about you changes.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I'm so happy for you that you are now happier and more alive 🥰🥰🥰
( while sad and a bit cross that you lost so much time )
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
You prompted me to get/keep in touch with old friends and I've rediscovered my old role playing club has re-branded but is very much alive with a bunch of cool new and old people with regular non-committal get togethers. I feel like I've found 20 old friends and 40 new ones.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Goodnight all ❤️
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I see your fluff Gibson 👀
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
The vet said she was getting a little "fluffy" lol
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Lol that's what I was referring to 🤣
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
good night 😘😻
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Been feeling the throat, bridge of the nose, and eyes today. A few people around work have been feeling sick so I'm hoping it doesn't get worse.
So no bike in this morning. If I'd been riding already I'd deal with it, but I feel like things need to be perfect to get back into the swing of things.
The days are so nice now, though. The morning ride might suck, but the afternoon ride will be very pleasant. I need to just get on it.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
oooo I needed that bike ride
also the tape I picked up.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
Oh dear… the gas heater is making bubbling liquid sounds and also sounds like a car trying to choke start. Maybe the fan is going?
I’ve turned it off to be safe and am using portable electric heater for now. Might have to call in repairs.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I tried Carl’s jr double cheese burger. Maybe slightly more tasty than Maccas but just as small and tiny.
Not worth the money for it.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
They were better than Maccas, and kind of on par with HJ. Their chips were shite though.
The ones closest to us shut down and so did most others in the area.
I thought they were going under in Aus?
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Apparently the one in Clayton has reopened after it closed down.
Never tried them but had a 2 for 1 deal for double cheese burger.
Just as small as maccas, wouldn’t order again.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I tried the Clayton one before it closed. My main thoughts were that I had to drive past a HJs on the way there so would probably never go again.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Yeah, I regret going to grab a burger there.. never again!
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Back to work this morning and my laptop died within 10 minutes, it's fried. Feeling the same way.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
There’s so much rubbish thrown around here. Not by residents but by trashy randoms. Wondering if there’s any point to going out and cleaning it up while nobody’s out there.
It’ll probably be littered again by tomorrow.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 1y
You’re doing a good thing to pick it up. Otherwise it might get washed into storm water, animals might eat it, birds sometimes pick up dangerous materials for their nests. I live in a pretty tame area, but it’s on a walking route to the local school, so am regularly picking up food packets or random bits of junk the kids drop. Hate it, but I figure it’s better in the bin than in my front yard.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I picked up litter in the park during covid, it always comes back.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
I went out with a glove and a bag to at least pick up the alcohol cans, cigarette packets, takeaway containers and used tissues. (And a random metal spoon.) Gross what people drop on private property.
They’re in the bin now.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
I have a ridiculous amount of rubbish dumped near me. People seem to think it's ok to dump stuff on any land that's vacant, and because it's a new estate there is a lot of vacant land around. People are obviously driving here just to throw things on the side of the road, including things like furniture. Plus the wind up here tends to pick up and redistribute household rubbish, some of that stuff blows over the fence and gathers in the corner of my yard.
Where I used to be didn't have too much rubbish, but for a few years I had a vacant lot next to me that was a bit the same, random rubbish, empty bottles and occassionally dumped larger things. I used to clean up a lot of it on bin night but it was always a temporary improvement.
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Goodnight everyone, I feel like I've been dragging my arse through this glorious day instead of bopping around energized after the weekend. Now I'm dragging myself to bed and flaking out. Love you all 💓
Pilk@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 1y
Chicken schnitzel enjoyers: short of handcrafting your own, what do you reach for at the supermarket?
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I make my own, but I have noticed that they sell premade ones at the butcher. They look pretty good, might be better and fresher than the supermarket ones?
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Lilydale's has a pretty tasty crumb!
Eagle@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Tasman meats. I can't slice my chicken as thin and consistently as they do.
Duenan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I used to buy from a chicken shop thigh sandwich schnitzel but they got too expensive, way too expensive.
When I have more time and headspace I might think about making my own one day.
For now the Aldi ones will do me.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Thanks! Which ones?
Duenan@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Chicken and cheese 1kg packs. Probably not the best but it’s affordable enough.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Why the premade ones? Schnitzels are pretty easy to artisan yourself? Get better control of seasonings too.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Working within some limitations of my disability.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Ah dang, sorry. Had no idea. I am very prone to incorrect assumptions.
Pilk@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
It's all good, I don't talk about it much
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
What a day/evening/night!
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
the weather has been spectacular 🌞
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
T'was perfect weather
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
I might have overdone the potato quantity for dinner.
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Never.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
Watched KPop Demon Hunters late last week and am absolutely hooked on the soundtrack. So fun and catchy!
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
My daughter plays it. It gets stuck in my head every darn day.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 1y
YL's home with the mange so we decided to take a break from the festivities and enjoy some sunshine whilst taking the empty bottles to the recycling joint.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
yay, rea inspection this morning 🫥
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Hope it's quick and painless!
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Thank you for yesterday's sanga platter - it was delicious. Today could I please have some coffee and a slice of fairy cake.
Also, fyi, there are bloons over the G at present.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
🎈🎈
🧚🍰☕️
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
Something fancy in a coconut please.
bacon@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
🎩🥑💎👑
🥥
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
Egg salad sandwich please
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
🍞🥚🥗🍞
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
You're studying Education as well? I've felt the same. I know the theory behind stuff but NFI on how to actually teach. Placements aren't long enough.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 1y
I taught anatomy for a year with only my Health Science degree, no education training. It was TAFE, my biggest tip was to let the students who don't care slip through the cracks. Management hated it because they want that money but help the kids that want to be there.
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
danwritesbooks@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
Yep. It should be an apprenticeship, or hybrid. Maybe 2 years theory, 2 years apprenticeship, or 3/1. I'm hoping to get a job as a TA next year to get some classroom experience before I graduate (sometime in 2027 I hope)
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 1y
there is a new to me kind of train at the station ( still there now ) a rail grinder
it's loud ( and is the noise that kept me awake last night, obviously doing work a few kilometres away but the sound travelled )
so when I saw a strange train pull in at the station I quickly went across the road and onto the platform to have a better look, there were train spotters driving by, then I read the safety sign on the cars and quickly got away, it's dangerous!!
it has a special car ahead to keep traffic away, the grinder is 3 cars , an engine and the grinding cars, and then a safety vehicle out the back 10 metres away
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railgrinder
Force_majeure123@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
TIL about railgrinders! Thanks Seagoon 🙏
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 1y
So the rail grinder just headed back to Newport , huge showers of golden sparks coming from under the grinding cars.
It's so cool. 😃( I'm such a train nerd and proud of it 🤓)
nope, it's going back and forth 100 m grinding in huge showers of sparks. I can taste the iron.
I took a video 🤓 https://imgur.com/a/vRAdf81
Taleya@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 1y
punches knog in the face for their shitty scout design