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.
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Sometimes jobs are just a financial transaction. It’s ok. Be proud of yourself for getting out there.
You're not going backwards cos you've got a goal in mind. That's smart thinking.
We're all out here just earning the dollars some days!
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!
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 :)
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
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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
So exciting! Tell us how it goes :)
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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.
That was a fun week
Goodnight all ❤️
Goodnight. No brush on the head tonight
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.
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overdramatic
So it's been about four hours since I took the meds and I had a psychology appointment. I started crying and couldn't stop myself. I also couldn't really form my words during the appointment and am thinking that's just the crash. My psych thinks the psychiatrist did a bit of a dodgy job taking my history. I think it might just be more that I'm autistic and I don't actually have adhd. If it's just autism, there isn't medication for that. My psychologist is wanting me to get an assessment done by her or another psychologist but that's going to set me so out of pocket. I can't get a review with the psychiatrist this month even though he said if I need assistance within 2-3 weeks, he will speak to me and won't charge me.
This mental health system is fucked, and I'm not even acutely unwell. Or maybe it's just these drugs where don't actually know how they work. It seems like I'm just going to have to think my way into just being able to do shit to survive. Or maybe I just have to live alone and grow some balls.
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.
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I’m sorry you’ve had such a negative experience. Definitely get the review.
Good luck :)
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Work has provided soup today for us.
It was nice!
Toe still uncomfortable and a bit sore
Guess I'm resting up all weekend.
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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.
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 (as the previous one was). And I’ll keep this plugged in purely as a tiny drawing tablet until it dies. Hate planned obsolescence
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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.
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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.
@SituationCake
I learned this from a person whose job it was to clean Panavision lenses, which cost astronomical amounts of money: The problem with the cloth is that any dirt it picks up ends up getting rubbed all over the glasses. This is particularly bad when there's dust that might be abrasive, you're basically sandpapering the lens. The way he showed us was: one lens tissue, one wipe, in the bin.
Unlike a Panavision lens, glasses don't cost as much as reasonable sized inner city apartments, so you can probably get away with using a disposable wipe each session, or if you're worried about the baby seals and shit, a clean cloth each time (I use a clean cotton hanky).
The more care you take making sure that what you're cleaning them with isn't full of grit, the longer they'll stay clear.
@YarraByte
Mum swears by doing them in the sink before the dishes while the water is soapy fresh.
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.
Lol, I just breathe on them and use the hem of my shirt to wipe them 😂😂
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There's going to be a "performative male contest" next Thursday. It's probably satire but sighs.
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 😸
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Blood taken, now I can finally eat. I ate like it was my last meal before the fasting started last night.
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.
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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
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
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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 😼😹
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