Daily Discussion Thread: Saturday, 8 February 2025

Almost panicked seeing 495 comments from yesterday's discussion thread, luckily it was just high engagement.

I am up to date with Severance as well, watching the day they release.

I was definitely wondering wtf happened when I was only away for a few hours.
I watched the latest episode and I'm stunned. I do think the impact of the big "reveal" has been dampened for me by consuming so many theories during the week.
- I have so many questions.
Would you like to have an argument?
- No. We can have a fight though.
  🥊 ⚔️
- I must disagree with your proposal 😡
I appreciate everyone keeping the spoilers to themselves.
I just finished the latest episode and WTF?
It got a bit rowdy
I fell asleep and missed it

Yes Gibson. The world is ending because you're getting your nails trimmed.

The prisoner during transportation

I used to love staying up late when I was a kid. Some things never change.

I'm thinking about the first songs I wrote when I was getting sober. It was about 3 months in.

I'd had a fling with someone and was riding that fluffy cloud that comes with closeness.

I had this super janky laptop (which i still have), an acoustic I bought from jb-hifi when i was whacked out, and a pair of headphones that I would plug into the microphone port on the laptop and dangle them in the sound hole of the acoustic so I could record.

Those songs, are so...for lack of a better word, pure. No pretentiousness, no attempt to sound like this or that. The only audience was me and eventually I showed them to the person I was seeing.

Just expressions of a moment in time. I don't really have any photos of the past. This works just as well.

Goodnight all ❤️

Well tonight's gonna be a shitshow.

In brief, bro is coming down to the bellarine for dins, we've had a massive falling out over a bunch of shit, I'm gonna be expected to cook, wasn't told this was happening, shouldn't let the ol' girl cook for them (not fair on her / bit risky in her condition, which bro doesn't care about), bro and ol' boy can't cook, I can't stand bro and his acute NPD bs, gonna be guilt tripped (ol' boy's gonna crack the shits) if I'm not there or even if I am because I'll call out bullshit.

So, there's gonna be a lot of tension either way.

Not gonna 'win' this one. Winning in this sense is just a pleasant evening, which it won't be. I just wanna go to the beach for dins in solitude and have a steak sammich and pat some doggos but that will be inflammatory behaviour.

Hard core response : put a sign on the door "Closed for Repairs" and go to the beach with sammich as per usual. When you return from beach, microwave up some youfoodz trays for them. Or some other low-par instant 'meal'. Dodge the convo if you can.
Soft core response : Meet them at the door. Demand that they do a doordash or similar for their food. At their expense. Then go to the beach as per usual. With your own choice of sammich. Don't share it. Have essential convo on your return.
- Thank you for the vibes :)
  It'll be okay. Will pick up the pieces tm lol.
Oh dear, you seem to have bird flu. What a pity.
Much sympathy for bullshit.
Low-effort nachos. corn chips, pre-grated cheese, salsa - bake. Tuck in cunts.
I’m so sorry, that’s a really crappy situation to be in. Could they at least be persuaded to get takeaway perhaps?
Extremely hot chillos in the food. Hopefully his pride means he can’t back down 🌶️
Or a knuckle sandwich 🤭

Today didn't go so well. Not going to win them all.

All I have to say is families are hard.
YOU are kick ass!!
You did your best under really difficult circumstances.
I've been reading what you're going through and I would struggle to keep my composure in some of the situations you've described.
Try to find a way to relax.

hahahaha hubs decided to help with putting in the sub base and compacting it all down. He did about a foot section. He now has a deep deep respect bordering on mild terror for me looking back at the other fucking 8m already done.

Love this. 😁

Was going to go out tonight but can't be effed. I'm wrecked from the stress of the last few days.

I'm going to read a book and go to bed once it's a reasonable hour lol

Or to max up job opportunities - go for a forklift licence. Always work if you have one of those.
- Totally get this if you can, and do the extra two hours I think??? To be a trainer at the same time
Volunteering got us this job. It is also great to feel some sense of belonging.
I second Seagoon, it's so easy to get your Ls online and it's free to do the course. That's what I'm doing; you just set up a VicRoads account if you haven't already got one and you've got a fair bit of time to do it, you can do each component of the course when you've got time. Then you do the test, also online I believe, and there's a small cost when you physically go to the local VicRoads to get your permit. It works most effectively with the current OS or the one previous to it on whatever device you're using. If this old sausage can do it you can too!
Edit: When Miniest lets me use her laptop for the tutorials that is 😆 they're just multiple choice questions where you're sitting in a car and you have to say who gives way to who. It's kind of cool, and also funny with the PS3 style graphics 😂
- You can also buy a paper edition learners book cheaply from vicroads offices.
- If you don’t mind me asking, is it an open book and can you do it at home? My mind blanks under stress
  (I don’t intend to drive but want it for ID purposes)
So get your license. It needn't be expensive. You can study and take the test for free , then ask a friend with a car to help with lessons.

I've been feeling really bad about not keeping up with my Mandarin.

On the train the other day a woman came on asking for help, in Mandarin but the last word was garbled english. I knew she was asking directions as I did recognise much of what she was saying. I did not know how to answer even tho I know I studied this at uni. ( angry at myself ) . Her accent was strong, a new immigrant.

I did eventually figure where she wanted to go, said I would help her( in english ) and she sat next to me until I helped her at her station. She waved good bye to me so many times from the platform when the train moved. 🥲

I felt so bad for her, I remember what it was like moving to a foreign country where I didn't speak the language and literally tried to navigate a foreign city. A scary adventure that makes us rely on strangers.

I am resolved to study up again , it's a good thing to do.

You are such a kind hearted person ❤️
These days, Google translate eliminates all of that, but yeah it can get hectic.
- I never even thought of that, 😔 I just don't use my phone as a computer at all, it's just basically a phone.
Apparently when Tik Tok briefly shut down people went to Red Note and were being helped to learn Mandarin.
I avoid those sorts of apps and Red Note might be especially politically sensitive or bad for privacy but that just reminded me

I've been thinking.

This morning Gibson was, let's say, unhappy about her claws being trimmed.

As in, she straight up tried to attack the groomer.

Think about it: This 4kg ball of fluff was more than happy to attack what is ultimately a towering giant because they crossed their personal space.

That's fucking hardcore.

Last night me won at gin rummy. This morning me is enjoying my winning cuppa tea. 🙂

CEOofmyhouse56 Isn't Allowed into the Casino for This One Reason
awesome

No thanks to everyone here I went and bought some pizza and having Hawaiian pizza tonight for dinner.

Sky pretty.

This thread has cracked 100k comments. In less than 2 years I think?

We have no concept of “how to sit quietly”
- 🤣🤣🤣

Are the let’s plays/games interesting?

Meh.

Crap Sleep Gang, checking in.

Do I walk? Do I wash the bike? Both?

I’m off to the market, and then to the gym.

Please leave all shopping requests below. Must supply own bags

🛍🛍🛍🛍🛍🛒🛒🛒🛒 some extras for emergencies.
I would like lemon cordial and assortment of salad veg. Mine is the black& red Dymocks bag.
- 🥒🍅🫑🥬🥬🥕🍶
Dried meats, various in nature, please. 🛍️💼🎒
- 🍖🍖🍖🍖
One gold nugget please. Thank you mother. 🎒
- 🏅 and it’s even got a handy carrying strap
All the exotic meats you can bring back.
- 🥓🥩🍗🍖🦑🦐🦞🦀🦒

Just made myself a chicken sandwich by cooking 2 chicken drumsticks seasoned and then stripping the meat from the bone.

Threw it all between two slices of bread and added some sauce and it’s surprisingly filling.

I feel a food coma incoming.

Video game time!!!!!

I forgot to mention when I got the jeans ($2 down from $11 on a tag sale) I also got some art books. They look great and I got a frequently recommended one but I just don’t have enough energy to dive in and start doing exercises.

Being surrounded by toxic dysfunctional people and having constant health issues is draining. I feel like I spend life in survival mode.

so many hugs
Tell us about the art books you got. 😊
And with such books if I am too tired to do careful reading I will start by reading all the descriptions of the illustrations.
- First of all I got “Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain” by Betty Edwards. I snapped that up because that wasn’t going to last.
  “The Acrylic Painter’s Book Of Styles & Techniques” by Rachel Rubin Wolf.
  “Drawing Anatomy: An Artist’s Guide To The Human Figure” by Barrington Barber.
  And “Oil Painting Portraits” by Ray Smith.
  These are good because of fundamentals and having step by step studies to teach technique. But because I don’t have the juice to do the work (and don’t know when I will) I’m kind of just hoarding them. I feel like a fake.

I watched the Conclave last night.

The Pope has died and a new one must be selected.

Strong performances all around from a great cast. Ralph Fiennes is lead actor here. He’s always brooding and always in doubt, but manages to bravely steer the voting process through Catholic politics and scheming.

Stanley Tucci is magnetic. Truly owns every scene. How does he do that?

Isabella Rossellini, I haven’t seen her in a long while. She portrays a truly formidable nun. Scary at times.

Cinematography is top tier. Some really nice conceptual shots here

By today’s standards, the film can be slow at times, but I don’t mind it. Most films used to be that way. It gives some time to reflect, which is perfect for this particular religious subject matter.

Oh and there is a massive twist at the end., which is fantastic if it’s your first viewing, but, I tend to watch movies repeatedly if I like them.

4.5/5 Hail Marys

woke up with headache again, just been resting and sleeping, but now I'm up and listening to jazz, first up some trad, then some dixie and lastly some jive . Might grab some zydeco too.

so everything calm and cool

Cafe breakfast and three games of chess complete ✅ won 2-1 which is rare ✅ now no more plans for weekend ✅

Good morning all

Morning. Already. Meh. Too much to do today, cos I was lazy this week.

this weather has been dreadful for the plants. I lost a little succulent in my llama pot, it got rained on so heavily then with the heat it basically got cooked. Plants that didn't get so much water have fared better.
and hugs for melbcat 😘
- She’s grateful, she likes hugs

Craving seafood so bad! Two separate dreams about eating lobster last night. I really need to fix this.

🦞_🧍🦞
- Thank you, Chef!
Gosh I wish seafood weren't so spenny. I'm craving a nice seafood chowder for some reason
- Right! Chowder is so good. I'd love a whole lobster feast!

I’m so tired. Today has consisted of running the dishwasher and doing a laundry just so I don’t get buried again but the rest of it has been spent in bed. Walking a couple of times took my energy for the whole week.

Melbcat has been feeling really crappy, resting in her bed or cuddling in mine. She’s had her meds so I hope she feels a tiny bit of relief.

same
time for an early night
goodnight love you all, 😘

Gym in half an hour. After that, I can relax

I thought the whole ep was a bit weird.

omg, looks like Springtime for Hitler is coming to the Lincoln Centre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66a59bOGTzU

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Hot Cross buns please chef. Traditional, with peel.
- 🥵❌🍑
Hmm egg and bacon roll today please Chef.
- 🪺🧑‍🍳🎢

Not my favourite. I’ll eat it if it’s an option at a pizza party but would never order it.
Absolutely here for it!
I got the worst food poisoning of my life from an Aussie pizza. In hindsight, the shop had a big squeezy sauce bottle of eggs in the prep area. Unrefrigerated. I vomited that much for 3 days that my breast milk dried up.... it was one way to stop breastfeeding but I would've liked a choice.
Yeah. Aussie pizza is yum.
i say yay

Goodnight all ❤️