Had the first couples counseling the other day. It was interesting. Forced to be diplomatic for lack of a better word we were articulating points that sort of surprised each other I think. The therapist also had me figured out in no time at all “Shit childhood, yeah?” “yep” “Parents didnt love each other?” “Nup”. Guess I’m not the first she’s seen.
Good on you for giving it a go man. I think it takes a lot of courage for a couple to seek help to address their issues.
Winter solstice is here. Brrr. 🥶🥶
Happy solstice!! 🌻
🔥solstice has rounded. May your year be brighter in whatever fashion you need 🔥
Before I have a little nap I’d like to say Happy Cake Day Seagoon. Thanks for your dedication to the dt. 🎂
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Happy Birthday!! 🎂
Yours truly got two dates (one maybe Saturday and the other Sunday) this weekend. Super excited for Sunday one as I like her but not too sure on Saturday 😊
We’re planning a garden visit followed by drinks at a board games cafe on Sunday!! Should I get flowers? What do I wear?!! I’m nervous now 😪
I also have two dates this weekend. The 23nd and the 23rd 🙃
Don’t get them flowers
Daaaaaad!
Why no to flowers?
Don’t get them flowers
too much on a first date. A bit TOO keen IMO.
Understood! Thank you 😊
Agree with TinyBreakdancer. Also just awkward to carry around
Agree on no flowers. Especially not those single roses people try to flog you in restaurants. Is that still a thing? Tacky.
Some unsolicited advice?
I’m nervous now 😪
Why? She likes you( or else she wouldnt have said yes). You like her. There is nothing to be nervous about. Dress up a little, remember your manners, bring a couple of good (or terrible) jokes or funny stories and you’re sorted.
Thank you! I needed to hear this 😊
Get them a board game.
A copy of Operation should give a great impression lol
Electrocute my kidneys baby!
I’ve decided to turn off the alarm for tomorrow morning. Still going to bed shortly, but after this morning’s migraine, I’m going to sleep in a little.
Goodnight guys ❤️
Goodnight homey. Have a good and restful night.
for a second i wondered why you’re calling him “honey”
You deserve a sleep in, you’ve been doing awesome! Enjoy!
My lunch today
Potato pommes, cheese and gravy. I ate it with a spoon. Delicious.
Mine is big plate chicken from Pasta Khan Dolan Uyghur 🥰You win!!!
You both win, I’m eating a bowl of dahl mud. Papadums in the microwave are nice though.
This has made me ravenous. I haven’t had anything today. Not even a drink of water.
I see pommes being a part of my weekend.
I now have some fruit and nut muesli and yellowbox honey yoghurt
a big slice of home made olive bread and a cup of coffee
Half a bag of mini potato, 4 parsnip, an onion, an apple, a capsicum, 2 tomatoes, and a full garlic. There will not be dinner.
Nor personal space being invaded.
Eh, roasted garlic is really sweet. I don’t think it causes stink like the raw stuff, but if you want to check my armpits tomorrow…
“picture of protein shake”
Down vote!
Have just heaved a packet of sausages, some curry paste, a shittonne of vegetables and the last leftover can of the cider into the slow cooker. Dinner will be ready at 8 ish. Dunno what you’d call it - bangers & hash stew maybe? Melbourne coddle? Kept back some parsley & lemon zest & garlic for stirring through at the last minute.
The crisper drawer is now empty. Note to self - buy more grog.
Nah. That’s just curried sausages and extras.
Note to you - buy more grog.
This is a very traditional Aussie stew, real pioneer fare.
I suspect the pioneers would not have put in quite so many vegetables.
and the older the stew the more curry
Saving your post incase I ever dare to try the tiny slow cooker that was given to me but haven’t had the courage to use yet due to lack of experience.
Oh Duenan, the slow cooker is the best gadget ever in the kitchen. Whatever you cook on the stove, you can do in the slow cooker. Hmu when I’m sober. The slow cooker is my forte and I’m sure a lot of people here are the same.
I’ll probably be seeking some advice in the future but simple sausages and curry sounds easy!
Yes it is
Mine is only 5 litres. Two quarts in old money. It’s a very old (but still functional) original crockpot. I think I got in back in 1982 … has seen a lot of use since. My only complaint is that the crock part is not removable, so I have to be vigilant about washing it up so the electrics don’t get compromised. Modern ones are much easier to deal with - just put the insert in the dishwasher.
I inherited one from my dad. It looks pretty small and is heavy as well but it does come in two parts.
I’m not sure how many litres mine might be. Could be 5 as well?
Measure with the next empty milk carton generated in your household. 5 litres is pretty small - only just holds a smallish chicken. Does chicken pieces pretty good though. Living alone, I don’t need anything much bigger than that. When the boyos and my late partner were in the house, I used it for like the meat part of the meal only, and did the rest on the stovetop or in the oven. The beautiful thing about a slow cooker is that it’s almost impossible to burn anything in it.
Bringing up half memories of a pressure cooker. Small heavy bell thing on the top vent. And bloody Keens curry powder.
It’s almost 8. I’m waiting 🍽️
There is ample for two, or three or more if I add some rice.
So I improvised with a mic stand
It is an ipad stand. Originally.
Very MacGyver!
Indeed. I am an innovator.
Got up at 6 am fully refreshed. Logged into work stupid early and finished all my stuff by about 9 am.
Still logged in but playing video games on my PC.
I think this is a good Friday
What are you playing?
I’ve been playing the demo on steam of Tactical Breach Wizards. A turn based strategy game from the guy who did Heat Signature, where you play a few magical wizards uncovering a conspiracy, with assault wands. It’s to be released in August. I am actually a little hyped lol
That game looks awesome!
Right! The demo is free and I defo recommend it! The art style is so cool, and blasting people out of windows is so dang addictive (the dev has a thing for defenestration, I think it’s in all his games lol). It’s funny, and fun.
Dragon Age Inquisition actually. Got it for free, and it’s a nice time killer.
Fuck I love that game. Played DA: Origins on the 360, and while 2 is meh, Inquisition is my favourite.
Shouldn’t have romanced Solas. The Bull is where it’s at tbh. He’s got the horns to grab onto haha.
The world building is sick, characters are well written, and gameplay is impactful. Love it, glad you’re enjoying it! It gets hate online, but I think it’s great haha
Shadow of the Erdtree?
I tried Elden Ring when it came out and could not get into it at all. Gameplay was fine, but the lack of a story (a cohesive one that was explicit) ruined it for me.
I’m playing Dragon Age Inquisition. It was free on Epic games a while back and it’s pretty fun.
Made it down the bellarine today.
Almost time for the sunset solstice cold swim!
Also lemon tree just refuses to settle down, picked so many a few weeks ago and it’s still going like mad poor thing is tilting:
Oh man I would take so many lemons off you, craving a good homegrown lemon and honey drink.
I brew a mean chilli lemonade, if you’re donating…
Defs got mild hypothermia slurpee brainfreeze after that sunset solstice swim. Worf it though:
Gorgeous!
Worf it
Qapla’
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Back in the day, before the Deer Park bypass was built, Ballarat road was a freaking nightmare to get on and off the Ring road.
Ring road?
Western Ring Road technically but just the Ring Road to us veterans.
ring road is new to me …lol
Ring road is good because it changes names from Western Ring Rd to Metropolitan Ring Rd so you have to know which bit you are talking about. Although there is also a Geelong Ring Rd which can lead to confusion too. Personally I tend to think of it as %Ring Rd, because % is the wildcard function on the work computer system so I always use that to prevent problems with a caller misidentifying which bit they are on.
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Ok. Technically yes but no one calls it that. Unless you’re a tourist.
Classic
Headache has subsided thankfully.
Annoyed that I went back to sleep this morning, but I’ll be continuing with 6am on the weekends as well.
Time for some video games and guitar.
Coughing and sneezing up so much snot still. Its been a week and a half, surely its gotta end soon!
I had to dislodge some unsavouries from my nose holes this morning. Thankfully I’m on the mend because I’m going stir crazy being inside. Hope it’s not too much longer for you.
Honestly, I could deal with the nose. Its the coughing shit up that I’m thoroughly over!
Ew.
yep! If you reckon it sounds revolting just imagine being the one to have to do it. and each time you’ve gotta make the judgement call to either get up and spit it out, or do the… other option.
unsavouries
We went over this yesterday; they’re a salty snack. Hence, they are in fact savoury.
These ones weren’t salty. Like a magicians hanky, multicoloured and never ending but moist.
Ah yep, those are good for remaining hydrated
Day 13, still hacking. 😖
Ah damn, so you’re a few days ahead of me. F me I’m still going in a week I’m gonna look at getting the consciousness transferred into a robot or something.
