God this movie dragged. The last 30 or so minutes were good but it didn’t make up for the snoozefest middle. Style over substance.
Project Hail Mary
4.5/5
Went into this blind knowing nothing about the story. Not sure I would have watched if not for the DT praise but so glad I did. Absolutely loved it. I laughed, I shed a tear, I was on the edge of my seat, it had it all.
kitty cats going wonderfully. Cerys was sacked out in the nook of the cat tree when we Released The Hounds. Her hisses went from HISS to a deflated meh, even when sammy climbed on top of the nook, reached in and bapped her nose to play.
Max is an utter gentleman and kipped on the other cat tree in her eyeline slow blinking for ages.
I'm going to finish reading Mary Beard's books on Rome then I'll go check it out. I want the exhibition to feel like a greatest hits tour rather than discovering something new
Lindsey Davis' books about her Roman detective Falco are a good way to get across the late empire without tears. Poseidon's Gold is a good place to start. Also Venus in Copper and The Iron Hand of Mars.
Hope everyone had a great long weekend. I visited some friends, did a bit of cooking and house admin, and I see I’m not the only one that went to the Rome exhibit! It was a bit smaller than I thought it would be, and a bit crowded, but I enjoyed it. The marble head of Jupiter was the most impressive object for me. But the little everyday items remind you that people are the same everywhere, even 2000 years ago. There were objects from hairdressers, merchants, priests, bowls to eat from, coffins (sarcophagi), coins and art. Just people being people. 2000 years is so incredibly long ago. Amazing that so many items survived.
Oooof mfw i catch my hand between a five pound hammer and a masonry spike. My tomas, they are full of haem.
But the garage is now completely stripped of shitty shitty render and ready for repointing next week! Awww yissssss.
I need to find a place that does window vinyl with a somewhat lassiez-faire relationship to copyright. Because i want this on the inside of the garage window.
I’m being a massive stresshead and it just won’t stop. Wishing I could just have a drink (or a few) to manually shut my brain off. Green is also off the table.
Anything by Hank and John Green is great for accessible science and topics that are not airy fairy but always hopeful. A bit out there but Stories of the Mahabharata is a family friendly telling of the great Indian mythic tale https://pca.st/podcast/2798d470-fcb5-0131-9d86-5f4c86fd3263
I also finished the full set of Discworld audiobooks but that's not accessible unless you have audible or similar subscription. Rumination is the thing that gets me but this helps because I can sleep or move at the same time as opposed to doomscrolling
Tense every muscle in your body. All at once. Hard as you fucking can. Clench those fists. Pucker that anus! Until they shake. Hold for 15-30 seconds. Release
I was hoping to get on the analogue bike this weekend but it didn't happen. This has just been a weekend of feeling tired and sleeping at odd times as a result, just throwing me out completely
A bit on the wet side today. Mr Woof did get to rock his flouro yellow raincoat on our walk, not that anyone was out to see hin anyway.
Driving down to Melbourne without all the traffic was pretty nice, cut about 40 minutes off the trip. Plus all the clouds meant I didn't have the usual problem of the sun straight into my eyes, so I'm counting it a pretty good day.
Price has less to do with looking professional than fit does. Something that fits you well will always look sharp, and ill fitting items will look sloppy. Plain black or navy pants and a neat top, or dress (no overly loud prints), and a blazer will be good for nearly any interview. Go to the shops so you can try on different styles to find what works for you. Make sure it’s clean and unwrinkled when wearing for the interview. Lots to be found in op shops or target.
I went basic black pants with a plain t shirt/modest top or collared shirt/blouse under a nice cardigan or blazer. Usually from Target or op shop. They might be safe choices until you get in and can take cues from the other women there. Or ask about their dress code
Couple of random thoughts. I used to thrift a lot but last few years I struggle to find good stuff. Blazers are usually one thing that I have been lucky with and a good linen blazer makes things look better. You could look into capsule wardrobes for some ideas to build up basics that match. Get some stuff that you can afford in a few basic colours and buy a more expensive version as things wear out. I naturally wear a lot of black but have a bunch of bright scarves and fun necklaces for colour.
For good work stuff I tend to now do that - buy a few good things and a bunch of basics. Sportsgirl I like for linen and cotton. Vine apparel is an online store in Sydney that has good but cheaper stuff.
Shein and Kmart in all honesty. I like clothes, but am a bigger gal so struggle to find nice clothes that aren't black oversized tops. So I've been using Kmart for bottoms, they have different cuts of black work pants. Shein have some okay stuff, I'm fine with non natural fibres because it means I can iron less!
No. Every one of those I've tried has re-inflated itself within a month. I've heard of people sucking all the air out, then sealing the vents with duct tape but I haven't tried that hack. Two points of failure - the opening where you put the clothes in and the hole where you suck the air out. Maybe sealing both would work?
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Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 12 pts · 137d
Definitely not me running around the house listening to downpipes in the rain at 5am. Nope no one is that weird... uhh
THEY ALL WORK NOW! And no weird gurgling noises, tank being fed nicely. I DID IT (although I'm not quite sure what I did).
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 137d
Fuck yeah man!
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 137d
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
Awww yissss
tone212_@aussie.zone · 10 pts · 137d
Movies I watched this weekend
Wuthering Heights 2/5
God this movie dragged. The last 30 or so minutes were good but it didn’t make up for the snoozefest middle. Style over substance.
Project Hail Mary 4.5/5
Went into this blind knowing nothing about the story. Not sure I would have watched if not for the DT praise but so glad I did. Absolutely loved it. I laughed, I shed a tear, I was on the edge of my seat, it had it all.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 137d
😊🥹
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 8 pts · 136d
Fallout 3 with mods is fucking amazing.
Also filled out volunteer applications for Lort Smith and RSPCA. Let's see how this plays out.
Also, throwback cat photo
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 136d
You could also try wildlife Victoria. They help injured wildlife. Even if you can’t be a carer due to work, they need phon operators, drivers etc.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
Much appreciated! Will look them up now :)
Taleya@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 136d
kitty cats going wonderfully. Cerys was sacked out in the nook of the cat tree when we Released The Hounds. Her hisses went from HISS to a deflated meh, even when sammy climbed on top of the nook, reached in and bapped her nose to play.
Max is an utter gentleman and kipped on the other cat tree in her eyeline slow blinking for ages.
::: spoiler Tap for spoiler
:::
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 137d
I’m off to the museum to meet Those Kooky Romans
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 137d
I'm going to finish reading Mary Beard's books on Rome then I'll go check it out. I want the exhibition to feel like a greatest hits tour rather than discovering something new
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
It very much is a greatest hits kind of thing, though quite a well done example
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
Lindsey Davis' books about her Roman detective Falco are a good way to get across the late empire without tears. Poseidon's Gold is a good place to start. Also Venus in Copper and The Iron Hand of Mars.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 137d
sounds cool 😊
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 136d
Hope everyone had a great long weekend. I visited some friends, did a bit of cooking and house admin, and I see I’m not the only one that went to the Rome exhibit! It was a bit smaller than I thought it would be, and a bit crowded, but I enjoyed it. The marble head of Jupiter was the most impressive object for me. But the little everyday items remind you that people are the same everywhere, even 2000 years ago. There were objects from hairdressers, merchants, priests, bowls to eat from, coffins (sarcophagi), coins and art. Just people being people. 2000 years is so incredibly long ago. Amazing that so many items survived.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 136d
Packing up hobby crap in boxes to at least put it away.
Edit: And I need to weed these books I never read
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 136d
just leave out one hobby 😊
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
I’ve lost all interest I’m afraid 😕Putting the stuff away so it doesn’t clutter so much or need to keep getting cleaned
Taleya@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 136d
Oooof mfw i catch my hand between a five pound hammer and a masonry spike. My tomas, they are full of haem.
But the garage is now completely stripped of shitty shitty render and ready for repointing next week! Awww yissssss.
I need to find a place that does window vinyl with a somewhat lassiez-faire relationship to copyright. Because i want this on the inside of the garage window.
::: spoiler this
:::
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 137d
ugh, ptsd means I cry too easily when there is too much happy
it's just mr seagoon being awesome again that makes me 🥹🥹🥹
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 137d
I happy cry way more than sad cry. Fact I happy cry more on behalf of someone else than I do for myself.
I'm glad Mr Seagoon makes you happy 😊 ❤️🫂
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 137d
just him being him makes me happiest
calhoon2005@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 136d
Perfect autumn beach weather
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
beautiful 😊
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 136d
Those Kooky Romans were quite enjoyable
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 137d
and beach ,
the ILaws are coming later today so I need this walk first 😊
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 137d
I’m being a massive stresshead and it just won’t stop. Wishing I could just have a drink (or a few) to manually shut my brain off. Green is also off the table.
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 136d
I like audiobooks and podcasts when I need to replace my brain noise with something else. Currently listening to The Universe series on Crash Course podcasts. https://pca.st/podcast/a68a1cc0-d98e-013c-8c70-0288c31939f3
Anything by Hank and John Green is great for accessible science and topics that are not airy fairy but always hopeful. A bit out there but Stories of the Mahabharata is a family friendly telling of the great Indian mythic tale https://pca.st/podcast/2798d470-fcb5-0131-9d86-5f4c86fd3263
I also finished the full set of Discworld audiobooks but that's not accessible unless you have audible or similar subscription. Rumination is the thing that gets me but this helps because I can sleep or move at the same time as opposed to doomscrolling
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 136d
Sorry second thought. Although I fought it every time, SSRIs helped (and still do help) me immensely as an adult
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 136d
Antidepressants have never worked for me (treatment resistant and bad reactions) but I’m getting desperate enough for another go.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 136d
Tense every muscle in your body. All at once. Hard as you fucking can. Clench those fists. Pucker that anus! Until they shake. Hold for 15-30 seconds. Release
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
what do you think would make it stop
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
I don’t know. I’m trying to sort out as much as I can
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
Diazepam (Valium) for grief/panic/anxiety?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
Good idea, might not want to rely on it too heavily though
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 137d
so many pelicans at the beach today, they have a funny call too
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 137d
I was hoping to get on the analogue bike this weekend but it didn't happen. This has just been a weekend of feeling tired and sleeping at odd times as a result, just throwing me out completely
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
That's why i took off to friday. Easter long weekend? Nothing counts, fuckit. Tuesday-friday i worry about holiday tasks.
themaninblack@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 136d
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 137d
A bit on the wet side today. Mr Woof did get to rock his flouro yellow raincoat on our walk, not that anyone was out to see hin anyway.
Driving down to Melbourne without all the traffic was pretty nice, cut about 40 minutes off the trip. Plus all the clouds meant I didn't have the usual problem of the sun straight into my eyes, so I'm counting it a pretty good day.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 137d
oh noez heading back to melbs today probably means the vline will be packed.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 137d
all trains have been packed because public transport free
LowExperience2368@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 136d
SituationCake@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
Price has less to do with looking professional than fit does. Something that fits you well will always look sharp, and ill fitting items will look sloppy. Plain black or navy pants and a neat top, or dress (no overly loud prints), and a blazer will be good for nearly any interview. Go to the shops so you can try on different styles to find what works for you. Make sure it’s clean and unwrinkled when wearing for the interview. Lots to be found in op shops or target.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
I went basic black pants with a plain t shirt/modest top or collared shirt/blouse under a nice cardigan or blazer. Usually from Target or op shop. They might be safe choices until you get in and can take cues from the other women there. Or ask about their dress code
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
Couple of random thoughts. I used to thrift a lot but last few years I struggle to find good stuff. Blazers are usually one thing that I have been lucky with and a good linen blazer makes things look better. You could look into capsule wardrobes for some ideas to build up basics that match. Get some stuff that you can afford in a few basic colours and buy a more expensive version as things wear out. I naturally wear a lot of black but have a bunch of bright scarves and fun necklaces for colour.
For good work stuff I tend to now do that - buy a few good things and a bunch of basics. Sportsgirl I like for linen and cotton. Vine apparel is an online store in Sydney that has good but cheaper stuff.
Eagle@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
Shein and Kmart in all honesty. I like clothes, but am a bigger gal so struggle to find nice clothes that aren't black oversized tops. So I've been using Kmart for bottoms, they have different cuts of black work pants. Shein have some okay stuff, I'm fine with non natural fibres because it means I can iron less!
Catfish@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
Not sure if you are eligible, but there is Ready Set and Fitted for Work as possibilities
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
The Vinnies on Auburn Rd if you live anywhere near it.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 136d
Does anyone know a brand of vacuum seal shrink bags that don’t reinflate themselves?
I’ve made sure everything is sealed but whatever I have isn’t working and I need the off-season clothes to stay shrunk down flat
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 136d
No. Every one of those I've tried has re-inflated itself within a month. I've heard of people sucking all the air out, then sealing the vents with duct tape but I haven't tried that hack. Two points of failure - the opening where you put the clothes in and the hole where you suck the air out. Maybe sealing both would work?
melbaboutown@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 136d
I’ve sealed both the best I can. Seems to be a common problem with these
Edit: oh with the duct tape. I can try
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 137d
Anyone else have a particularly shit sleep?
Daylight savings ending has messed me up lol
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 137d
just the normal shit sleep, nothing unusual
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 137d
Beep Beep 🚚
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Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 137d
I'll get a satay chicken pie please 🙏
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 137d
Oh heck yeah 🤤
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 137d
🥜🌶️🫚🧂🍗🥧
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 137d
I believe cake is traditional
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 137d
🍰
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 137d
Classic porridge with honey and cream please chef and a cup of tea.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 137d
🌾🍯🥛🥣☕️
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 136d
I am pooped. So much housework today.