• Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
        7·
        1 year ago

        bot is on 150% for Saturdays and 200% Sundays. It’s like bots today have no work ethic, not turning up to work without even having the courtesy to call in sick. Maybe if I try installing a table tennis app to create a more “fun” work environment?

        • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Maybe some iced donuts in violent colours with sprinkles, filled with fake cream. And a new coffee machine in the break room.

          • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
            1·
            1 year ago

            Maybe. I would have to limit the donuts to 1/4 donut per person, and it can’t be a regular thing. And I suppose I could do a coffee machine, as long it is the cheapest machine available, I don’t suppy any coffee, and when it breaks in two weeks (which it will cause it’s cheap and dodgy) I can blame it on staff being too rough and refuse to replace it, leaving only a container of now-useless coffee pods that staff hopefully purchased with their own money sitting forlornly on the bench.

            • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
              1·
              1 year ago

              This is the way. Useless coffee pods - weeelll, my employer purchased a pod coffee machine, but the pods have to be ordered online as they aren’t available at ANY of the supermarkets … I think the machine has been used maybe three times ???

  • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    Erk. Spending today dressmaking. I need a new outfit for xmas: but when I looked at what I wanted to wear, and what my budget was, and assessed the difference, I dug out the sewing machine. It’s the pinning and pissfarting around that’s doing my head in. And I’ve had to re-calculate all my usual measurements due to sloth and advancing age. And linen is a shocking price at Lincraft even with 30% off. Fortunately the Sacred Heart opshop had linen curtains in a nice colour for $10 per curtain.
    Pix to follow when completed.
    Note to self: don’t change size if you can possibly help it between now and xmas.

    • Nath@aussie.zone
      11·
      1 year ago

      Fortunately the Sacred Heart opshop had linen curtains in a nice colour for $10 per curtain.

        • Nath@aussie.zone
          3·
          1 year ago

          You don’t instantly recognise the reference? I mean, yes that’s Julie Andrews. But if you’ve managed to get through life without seeing Sound of Music, I’ll find that remarkable. It feels like it was on TV reruns every year throughout my childhood.

          • Thornburywitch@aussie.zoneEnglish
            4·
            1 year ago

            Confession time. I’m not a tv/film person. We didn’t have tv growing up, and I’ve never owned one. I think I’ve seen 3 films in a cinema in my life. I’m familiar with the story and the songs of The Sound of Music, but not the film. I know I’m an outlier in the pop culture population, but so it is.

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
    9·
    1 year ago

    Behold, today’s trio of curries, feat. more green. Tomato paste is a godsend. Gonna chuck some in the freezer

    managed not to make a mess of my kitchen making it this time

    Spicy soy meat, carrot, capsicum and tomato paste with dark and light soy sauce as a dry curry Zucchini cooked in a slurry of dessicated coconut ground with green chilli, curry leaves, garlic and mustard seeds And cauliflower, mushrooms and peas in a creamy, coriander heavy, mild and slightly sweet coconut curry sauce, with a touch of tomato paste, finished off with the crucial dried fenugreek leaves and a pinch of dried mango powder

  • bull⚡@aussie.zoneEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    The 2nd night of motocross is on tonight at the stadium so there are middle aged dudes wearing camouflage all over the place. I can see you, idiots.

    Ok so just before I hit Post I looked down and I’m 40 and wearing camo shorts. God damn it. That’d be why the guy at the shop asked me if I’m in town for the motocross! I meant guys wearing a lot more camo than this! Argh I’m a hypocrite!

  • legios@aussie.zoneEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    My kitty still isn’t terribly well. Her temp is down though which is positive but seems she has possibly a skin and ear infection. Skin I can deal with… Ear infection she is going to claw the shit out of me.

    My other cat doesn’t recognise her (since she’s been bathed, showered and has topical cream on her) so she’s kinda being shitty but there’s no fighting, just hissing.

    Otherwise I’m doing OK? Work has been a stressor lately since I can’t seem to make progress on a few things, but realising I need a mentor (relatively new workplace) to help me progress. My boss is honestly a bit meh and a terrible mentor so seeing if I can get one somewhere else in the org.

    Quiet weekend planned, and looks like the weather will be kinda meh. Also trying to figure out Christmas. My family wants me to visit them in hell Warrnambool but I’m not inclined to go… Although it’s the only time I can really see my brothers but the rest of the family I clash with super quickly and I have shitty memories of growing up there so it brings a lot of anxiety, My new partner is supportive and will go with me but I don’t think I want to inflict that on her… So we’ll see.

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

    Wfh today, they’ve given me the inbox to manage. Feels good they recognise I’m trustworthy and reliable, quick learner and analytical.

    Manager said she thinks I have ADHD, as she has it too, but she’s medicated. She said I remind her of herself before she was diagnosed lol. Just another thing to add to the long list of mental shite I have haha

    Also going out tonight with a mate for their birthday, then I have D&D tomorrow. I’m so stuffed already

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
    7·
    1 year ago

    Melbcat’s care has been booked and it’s apparently for three weeks in case things take longer. Wtf is going on? I was expecting only a night or two waiting in emergency as there’s no way I’ll be able to get all of the normal tests so soon. I really don’t want to leave her there that long. I don’t want to leave her at all.

    I don’t expect useful results anyway… hospitals are good for if you’re bleeding out but terrible for anything invisible or complex. Fuck this year man

  • bananafungus@aussie.zone
    6·
    1 year ago

    House is beginning it’s Christmas makeover, sooo much stuff every where.

    This time of year is always a funny one because I’m a big old grinch and my housemate acts like they literally came from Mrs Claus’ womb.

  • Force_majeure122@aussie.zone
    6·
    1 year ago

    Omg my weekend is ruined. FML. Just got home from the shops only to realise I didn’t put the cheese I bought in my bag and left it at the counter. I’m too lazy to go back right now so I’m just hoping they will remember, I’m a regular there. I will just have to be cheeseless until I can be bothered going back. Maybe this afternoon, maybe tomorrow. This weekend is sucks

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    6·
    1 year ago

    Just got back from Grazeland in Spotswood. Epic foods to be had, close to the station, like a Welcome (to Brunswick or to Thornbury) but on steroids.

    Definitely helped me de-stress. Though I do need to work a couple of hours tomorrow morning - I should ask for triple pay yeah? It’s just to make a report, no calls, but I imagine I should be compensated right?

    • tone_212@aussie.zoneEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      Work is work, you should be paid extra to work on a Sunday if it’s not a normal work day for you. Goes beyond reasonable additional hours for a FT role.