Applied for a bunch of contact centre work. I feel like I'm going backwards, but trying to remind myself that it's just so I can afford a bunch of driving lessons and then I can apply for more animal industry roles.
I’ve done the call centre thing too, in the past - not fun but gets you $. Just remember it’s a means to an end, and you’ll be moving on to something better in no time 💛
Ol' girls new dietitian approved of the shit I've been doing food-wise so that's a relief. Didn't add anything really so that keeps things easy.
Wrote out a thing for ol' boy as he goes with her to these things, basically weight / diet etc. over time pre / post op. Didn't realise he was just going to print it out and give it to the dietitian. There was a lot of swearng lol.
If the psychologist is suggesting an assessment, go for it. They have knowledge and experience with neurodivergent people and their vibe sense may have picked up that you meet some criteria. Also it’s not either/or, people can have both autism and adhd. Throw in some trauma, depression, difficult family situation etc and it’s not gonna be easy. You are doing so well trying to get to know yourself and look after yourself. It’s not always a smooth road. But it will be worth it.
I have found every small win helps every other difficulty
with a better skill set at recognising and handling dysfunctional communication coming from others we get less reactive, less frustrated , it becomes a them problem, not a me problem
I fell off the bike two weeks ago and I think my knee is up to riding again.
It's super annoying because I was on damp wooden boards, knew they'd be slippery so I went slower, and fell anyway. The view was nice next to the lake-thing near home but next time it has rained I'll stick to the road.
After three months of procrastination I finally got around to writing an email requesting permission to put in my vegie garden. They are not allowed to say no without good reason, but I also requested permission to put in some permanent plants that they could. Fingers crossed - I believe it would add value to the property and they should say yes, but it's also possible the landlords are vegetation hating idiots, so I just have to wait and see.
Spring will be here soon so it's a good time to get garden beds established - I have lots of cardboard from moving set aside to go down as weed barrier, and will need to get lots of compost & mulch on top. I'm looking forward to having enough space to do large plants like pumpkins without having to train them up a support, and also looking forward to not having everything eaten by possums.
There was a $20 arch at Bunnings, so you could train the pumpkins over that and still plant stuff underneath. Unsure if bigger fruits would need supports though. (I trained mini pumpkins up stakes)
I might do that for a few things like cucumbers, but I actually have enough space on the ground here. I have probably twice as much space in the back as I did in the last place, and there are no overhanging trees from the neighbours to fight with so it's all useable.
They are not allowed to say no to the vegie garden, so that bit's not a problem. But I also want to put in some permanent trees & bushes which they could say no to (or could insist everything be removed when I move and restored to how it is now, which is effectively the same thing).
I’ve had this phone for 5 years and the battery is starting to die faster… also voice control is randomly activating.
I don’t think I can afford another myself so when this finally becomes unreliable the next one will probably be a basic android from Colesworth (as the previous one was). And I’ll keep this plugged in purely as a tiny drawing tablet until it dies. Hate planned obsolescence
Can recommend the cheapo oppo one I got a while back. I think it was $150 thereabouts. A15 I think. Was only supposed to be a temp thing as new govt. apps wouldn't go on the old iphone and needed those quickly.. but it's fine so I just kept it.
Had it for a few months now and so far still going. Battery / camera isn't great, not exactly 'snappy' either but honestly after this I just don't see myself bothering w/ high end mobiles anymore.
If you can be fucked with specifics there's the FODMAP routine to test dietary intolerances but it's a bit of a drag, moreso if you're eating with the family.
Nah I can't be fucked. I've done my own experiments. For some reason toast doesn't bother me but "raw" bread does. I feel on top of the world when I don't eat much of it.
I know it's not the butter because I slather that on toast. Pizza makes me feel shit almost immediately and the next day too.
It could be the yeast. Also fresh bakery bread doesn't really bother me either but I am limiting that too.
Commercial yeast is a trigger for my gut. Its used because it's cheap and gives consistent results, not because its good for you. I do make my own sourdough, and can cope with using normal white bread flour for that, and I've found that I can tolerate a little bit of the commercial white stuff if I preload in the day with some sourdough.
If you get a piece of bread or bread roll and rip the crust off and squeeze it into a ball it's almost dough again. That's going in my gut and that's why I feel shit and sluggish.
Fodmap diets do suck. I restricted so many things and am still in pain. That said I’m a bit of a special case, there are plenty of things an otherwise normal person can still have.
DT wisdom question: Glasses wearers, how do you clean your glasses? I’m relatively new to glasses, just use them for reading. Somehow I always manage to put smudges on them, even if I’m trying to be careful. I’ve used the little cloth they came with, and also lens spray plus cloth. It works kinda ok, but neither is great. I find the cloth annoyingly small, sometimes get my fingers on the lens when I’m trying to clean them. Can I just use a regular larger microfibre?
Edit: Thankyou, so many good options! Will try them all out.
Don't use microfibre - does quite a bit of scratching and NEVER use paper towel. A small spray bottle with 2:1 vinegar/water mix - mist glasses and dry with soft lint free cloth or the cloth they came with. If the glasses don't have a coating, then a gentle dab with hand sanitiser on a tissue works for emergencies. I found that the frame gets way muckier than the actual lenses, so an occasional warm water and dish soap rinse is great for cleaning the frames.
What you need is 2 cloths. Spray your glasses with the spray. Wipe clean with one cloth.Then polish with the 2nd cloth. Keep these separate. Basically one is for cleaning and one is for drying. They also need regular washing.
Oil free baby wipes work well instead of spray too.
still resting my back, it's 90% better, upper back 100% better, just doing slow gentle house work today and a little gentle garden tidying
then tomorrow it's more errands down the street
I put a big box on it's side in the hallway and the cats are happy playing today 😸it's Ted's secret lair and heaven help anyone who tries to walk past 😼😹
It’s the area I live in. I’m getting a bit worried about the delivery of the special food Melbcat needs…
I feel guilty about calling the cops but this guy looks like the guy who’s stolen from me a lot. And I only get “fancy” foods and delivery due to disability. 😞
For example Melbcat has food allergies and IBD and there’s only one kind of treats she can have. I stock up and give her a steady stream of them to keep her happy and eating.
Well one time I stocked up and he swiped the lot. Probably just threw them into a bush when he saw it wasn’t anything he could hock.
He also has money for ciggies, keeps having different flashy sneakers on and was wearing a North Face coat. So while I don’t shame poor people for having nice things (I was given my phone) someone is obviously looking after him.
Ps. There are many services in the area and one is literally walking distance. He just does this
So sorry. What an arsehole. Could you get a video doorbell? Can get one for under $150, depends on the brand and features. It can alert you when someone is at the door, eg when the delivery arrives, so you can pick it up off the door straight away. Bonus is that you have evidence for the police too if anything is stolen.
Good work. I managed to get some washing done and a bit more unpacking, plus caught up on a bit of study. Tomorrow is back to work, I'm stuck at work for all the good weather predicted and then off once the rain comes in ☹️
I've done 4 loads of washing today! did 1 hour in the garden cleaning up , washed 2 bathrooms, cleaned the kitchen , did the grocery shopping, looked after the cats, washed floors, etc etc
Applied for a bunch of contact centre work. I feel like I'm going backwards, but trying to remind myself that it's just so I can afford a bunch of driving lessons and then I can apply for more animal industry roles.
I'm gonna fucking cry.
You're not going backwards cos you've got a goal in mind. That's smart thinking.
Sometimes jobs are just a financial transaction. It’s ok. Be proud of yourself for getting out there.
Just think about it as a means to an end. Once you're on your Ps you're outta there
Short term pain, long term gain. It’ll be worth it!
We're all out here just earning the dollars some days!
Think of it as a stepping stone to getting what you need instead of it as a goal going backwards.
You need the income to get there so it's just all going forwards and progressing towards it.
like the others have said, just keep your eye on the prize
I know it can feel like a step backwards. And it's hard not to think it is.
But you have a goal. The intention matters I think. There is a plan and this is a stepping stone :)
I’ve done the call centre thing too, in the past - not fun but gets you $. Just remember it’s a means to an end, and you’ll be moving on to something better in no time 💛
Ol' girls new dietitian approved of the shit I've been doing food-wise so that's a relief. Didn't add anything really so that keeps things easy.
Wrote out a thing for ol' boy as he goes with her to these things, basically weight / diet etc. over time pre / post op. Didn't realise he was just going to print it out and give it to the dietitian. There was a lot of swearng lol.
Audition is on for tomorrow which is awesome! Playing 2nd guitar which is usually pretty fun.
Normally they have a bunch of songs already written and then you get the freedom to add your parts.
Excited!
Time for some thin Lizzy harmonies
That is so cool. 😸
::: spoiler he's dreaming :::
His little sweet face 😍
Squish lol
What a handsome smiling lad
🥰😻
Was up early and had a coffee and muffin from a cafe this morning. Muffin was still warm from being fresh out of the oven. Wining the day already.
Warm baked good and clothes straight from the dryer are two of the best experiences.
If the psychologist is suggesting an assessment, go for it. They have knowledge and experience with neurodivergent people and their vibe sense may have picked up that you meet some criteria. Also it’s not either/or, people can have both autism and adhd. Throw in some trauma, depression, difficult family situation etc and it’s not gonna be easy. You are doing so well trying to get to know yourself and look after yourself. It’s not always a smooth road. But it will be worth it.
so many hugs
can I suggest the book "When I Say No I Feel Guilty" , it gives you real examples of difficult family situations and how to say no
because sometimes our difficulties are just a lack of a skill set
I have found every small win helps every other difficulty
with a better skill set at recognising and handling dysfunctional communication coming from others we get less reactive, less frustrated , it becomes a them problem, not a me problem
I’m sorry you’ve had such a negative experience. Definitely get the review.
Good luck :)
Work has provided soup today for us.
It was nice!
Toe still uncomfortable and a bit sore
Guess I'm resting up all weekend.
{{{{{{{{{ Duenan's toe }}}}}}}}}}}}}
and still swollen.
just raise your foot as much as you can
and wiggle toes if you can to keep circulation going
I fell off the bike two weeks ago and I think my knee is up to riding again.
It's super annoying because I was on damp wooden boards, knew they'd be slippery so I went slower, and fell anyway. The view was nice next to the lake-thing near home but next time it has rained I'll stick to the road.
After three months of procrastination I finally got around to writing an email requesting permission to put in my vegie garden. They are not allowed to say no without good reason, but I also requested permission to put in some permanent plants that they could. Fingers crossed - I believe it would add value to the property and they should say yes, but it's also possible the landlords are vegetation hating idiots, so I just have to wait and see.
Spring will be here soon so it's a good time to get garden beds established - I have lots of cardboard from moving set aside to go down as weed barrier, and will need to get lots of compost & mulch on top. I'm looking forward to having enough space to do large plants like pumpkins without having to train them up a support, and also looking forward to not having everything eaten by possums.
There was a $20 arch at Bunnings, so you could train the pumpkins over that and still plant stuff underneath. Unsure if bigger fruits would need supports though. (I trained mini pumpkins up stakes)
I might do that for a few things like cucumbers, but I actually have enough space on the ground here. I have probably twice as much space in the back as I did in the last place, and there are no overhanging trees from the neighbours to fight with so it's all useable.
envy
That’s gonna be a great garden
why wouldn't you be allowed to have a vegie garden? You are renting the land.
They are not allowed to say no to the vegie garden, so that bit's not a problem. But I also want to put in some permanent trees & bushes which they could say no to (or could insist everything be removed when I move and restored to how it is now, which is effectively the same thing).
just put the big items in a big pot
I’ve had this phone for 5 years and the battery is starting to die faster… also voice control is randomly activating.
I don’t think I can afford another myself so when this finally becomes unreliable the next one will probably be a basic android from Colesworth (as the previous one was). And I’ll keep this plugged in purely as a tiny drawing tablet until it dies. Hate planned obsolescence
Can recommend the cheapo oppo one I got a while back. I think it was $150 thereabouts. A15 I think. Was only supposed to be a temp thing as new govt. apps wouldn't go on the old iphone and needed those quickly.. but it's fine so I just kept it.
That sounds like a great option if it lasts well. I don’t have the ability to keep buying expensive ones!
Had it for a few months now and so far still going. Battery / camera isn't great, not exactly 'snappy' either but honestly after this I just don't see myself bothering w/ high end mobiles anymore.
you could always try cash converters on line or go in person
I dunno, anything there is probably stolen
it's just people selling their old phones so they can upgrade, some people do that every year
the good thing is they have a returns policy 👍
Blood taken, now I can finally eat. I ate like it was my last meal before the fasting started last night.
Beep Beep 🚚
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Snake oil with some gun powder mixed into it.
🐍🧴💣
Approved
tea and crumpets with raspberry jam please
☕️🥯🔴🔨
thank you chef 😸
Peanut butter, jam and banana sandwich please
🍞🥜🍓🔨🍌🍞
I have come to the realisation that bread and pastry ain't my friends and limiting them really does benefit me.
I had incredible back pain earlier this week and not feeling sluggish because of bread made recovery a lot quicker.
I'll still dabble occasionally but yeah I've had enough of feeling shit.
If you can be fucked with specifics there's the FODMAP routine to test dietary intolerances but it's a bit of a drag, moreso if you're eating with the family.
Nah I can't be fucked. I've done my own experiments. For some reason toast doesn't bother me but "raw" bread does. I feel on top of the world when I don't eat much of it.
I know it's not the butter because I slather that on toast. Pizza makes me feel shit almost immediately and the next day too.
It could be the yeast. Also fresh bakery bread doesn't really bother me either but I am limiting that too.
Commercial yeast is a trigger for my gut. Its used because it's cheap and gives consistent results, not because its good for you. I do make my own sourdough, and can cope with using normal white bread flour for that, and I've found that I can tolerate a little bit of the commercial white stuff if I preload in the day with some sourdough.
Yes. Yes!!!
If you get a piece of bread or bread roll and rip the crust off and squeeze it into a ball it's almost dough again. That's going in my gut and that's why I feel shit and sluggish.
This.
Fodmap diets do suck. I restricted so many things and am still in pain. That said I’m a bit of a special case, there are plenty of things an otherwise normal person can still have.
All breads? There's always pumpernickel!!!
I like rye bread but you can fuck off with your pumpernickel.
Hahaha
Dark sourdough rye?
I'd eat that.
I think Aldi does a version.
yeah, I'm reducing bread too, even home made bread
I've been experimenting with spelt flour, doing a 50/50 with white wheat flour and it's not bad.
We've got this 👍
That was a fun week
Goodnight all ❤️
Goodnight. No brush on the head tonight
Thanks and hugs Melbacat for the recommendation, I just ordered some vegan meal shakes
this looks like it will be good, I can do this 😸
Be careful of the pea protein ones 💨
Hopefully it settles down
The first couple of days may feel like that. It will settle over the course of the day :)
I felt the same and couldn’t eat either. It takes around a week or so to settle down and it can be a bit rough tbh.
DT wisdom question: Glasses wearers, how do you clean your glasses? I’m relatively new to glasses, just use them for reading. Somehow I always manage to put smudges on them, even if I’m trying to be careful. I’ve used the little cloth they came with, and also lens spray plus cloth. It works kinda ok, but neither is great. I find the cloth annoyingly small, sometimes get my fingers on the lens when I’m trying to clean them. Can I just use a regular larger microfibre?
Edit: Thankyou, so many good options! Will try them all out.
Don't use microfibre - does quite a bit of scratching and NEVER use paper towel. A small spray bottle with 2:1 vinegar/water mix - mist glasses and dry with soft lint free cloth or the cloth they came with. If the glasses don't have a coating, then a gentle dab with hand sanitiser on a tissue works for emergencies. I found that the frame gets way muckier than the actual lenses, so an occasional warm water and dish soap rinse is great for cleaning the frames.
Mum swears by doing them in the sink before the dishes while the water is soapy fresh.
Lol, I just breathe on them and use the hem of my shirt to wipe them 😂😂
Brite wipes. Big ass box from officeworks.
I just use the wipes, bought a big box from chemist warehouse, that way I don't worry I've done the wrong thing
What you need is 2 cloths. Spray your glasses with the spray. Wipe clean with one cloth.Then polish with the 2nd cloth. Keep these separate. Basically one is for cleaning and one is for drying. They also need regular washing.
Oil free baby wipes work well instead of spray too.
Would that risk scratching them?
I saw you can wash them under the tap with a little dish soap and air dry so that’s what I do
This is what I do. I also keep a stash of those glasses-wipes for on the go use
I’ve always kept a microfibres cloth around for glasses.
If you don’t get them too dirty too often you can also get little glasses alcohol wipes too.
still resting my back, it's 90% better, upper back 100% better, just doing slow gentle house work today and a little gentle garden tidying
then tomorrow it's more errands down the street
I put a big box on it's side in the hallway and the cats are happy playing today 😸it's Ted's secret lair and heaven help anyone who tries to walk past 😼😹
Many bums were bitten this day
toes are grabbed 😹
I didn’t grab my groceries in fast enough and some arsehole walked up and stole items off my doorstep
That's fucked up
It’s the area I live in. I’m getting a bit worried about the delivery of the special food Melbcat needs…
I feel guilty about calling the cops but this guy looks like the guy who’s stolen from me a lot. And I only get “fancy” foods and delivery due to disability. 😞
You need to get out of there. Easier said than done but that's no way to live. Hugs 🫂
And go where though :( I’m trying to get out though, yeah.
Ok, actually, I don’t feel guilty anymore. There’s a place just up the road that gives out free food so fuck him
I'd stand outside of a fast food joint begging for a burger before I went stealing peoples food. Fuck that guy.
He’s a prick. Does this all the time.
For example Melbcat has food allergies and IBD and there’s only one kind of treats she can have. I stock up and give her a steady stream of them to keep her happy and eating.
Well one time I stocked up and he swiped the lot. Probably just threw them into a bush when he saw it wasn’t anything he could hock.
He also has money for ciggies, keeps having different flashy sneakers on and was wearing a North Face coat. So while I don’t shame poor people for having nice things (I was given my phone) someone is obviously looking after him.
Ps. There are many services in the area and one is literally walking distance. He just does this
Desperation will push people to do scummy things. Some people are straight up selfish scumbags lacking any civic sense though, report away.
So sorry. What an arsehole. Could you get a video doorbell? Can get one for under $150, depends on the brand and features. It can alert you when someone is at the door, eg when the delivery arrives, so you can pick it up off the door straight away. Bonus is that you have evidence for the police too if anything is stolen.
Yeah thankfully I’ve got a security camera so his butt has been reported (again)
Considering filling a box with Melbcat’s contributions
Great, just found out my internet has single stream issues and I’m potentially going to need to stay home on Monday for an NBN tech.
No wonder I’ve been dropping during online games.
It’s so funny. Melbcat gives tail hugs to people but also uses her tail to casually hold onto objects. We call it her monkey tail
Sounds adorable
It is, she’s a character
nearly all the household tasks done , there was lots of catching up to do 👍
then tomorrow is errands and then staying upstairs with the hobbit on the telly
Good work. I managed to get some washing done and a bit more unpacking, plus caught up on a bit of study. Tomorrow is back to work, I'm stuck at work for all the good weather predicted and then off once the rain comes in ☹️
I've done 4 loads of washing today! did 1 hour in the garden cleaning up , washed 2 bathrooms, cleaned the kitchen , did the grocery shopping, looked after the cats, washed floors, etc etc
You know you’re watching a bit much King Of The Hill when you can understand Boomhauer
I did go pro Bobby, propane.
https://youtu.be/XmmHoam7y5U
Reminded me of this 😂
That was great
Cocaine Boomhauer spittin' then facts
It's a cold night. First time going outside my breath made clouds. 🌬️ oodie is on now
Predicted to be 3 at 7am
brrrr