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Friday the 13th :D

  • tone212_@aussie.zone
    12·
    1 month ago

    I think I’m going to have my own work Christmas party tonight. Being self-employed shouldn’t mean I miss out, right? The co-working space did a little Christmas lunch thing earlier in the week but it sucked, so my need to be drinking merrily to toast the end of the work year has not been satisfied. I was going to ask some friends to join for company but it’s so last minute.

    Nothing too extravagant because I have to foot the bill for this one. A nice burger with a pint of beer somewhere would go down a treat.

    • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
      13·
      1 month ago

      just make sure you dont have too much to drink and sexually assault a colleague. Nothing worse than having to sit yourself down and discipline yourself for being too suggestive with yourself.

        • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
          6·
          1 month ago

          “Tinybreak I told you, stop touching me there!” “Sorry tinybreak, your just so handsome, and its such a nice night!” “Aww Tinybreak, you always know what to say!”

    • Baku@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
      4·
      1 month ago

      Sounds fair to me! Give us a heads up and I’m sure you’ll get a bunch of virtual cheers!

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    11·
    1 month ago

    Back to Melbs today then looking after aunts’ doggo tm night.

    Will be nice to catch up with the randos at the dog park. I’m guessing Hambam will be his usual self and try to herd inanimate objects / refuse to leave the park.

  • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
    11·
    1 month ago

    I have now finished my assignment and module quiz which are not due until Sunday - which means I have officially gone from being behind to being ahead, yay!! Plus I now only have the interesting subject to do, not the horrible one I was really hating doing. In celebration I present you all a bonus wattlebird photo, as seen in my assignment.

    wattlebird

  • Dalek Thal@aussie.zone
    9·
    1 month ago

    Fucking trespassers on Mernda/Hurstbridge line…can we just have a train network where this shit doesn’t happen please? I’m paying $10 a day, least we deserve is a train network that works for that price.

    • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zoneEnglish
      10·
      1 month ago

      My brother is a train driver that occasionally does that line as well as others. Just last week, he was driving the Upfield line. A brainless idiot driver steering by google maps missed a turning onto a road going parallel to the line. The driver then drove ONTO the tracks and proceeded north using those instead of the road. The car made it about half way to the next station before getting stuck, as train tracks are not roads and are not intended to be driven on in a normal car - even a four wheel drive has trouble. Its a width thing. The car was then sideswiped by trains going up the line AND down the line - the car ended up nearly fully crushed and derailed one of the trains. Fortunately no one was killed, and it wasn’t rush hour, but nothing that happened was the train network’s fault. You can’t stop pure damned fools from being fools - but we all have to wear the consequences.

  • Baku@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
    9·
    1 month ago

    Today’s random appreciation/positivity: I’m thankful for the people working in any kind of retail position at the moment. Every shop I’ve been in has been in complete and utter chaos, and I can’t imagine how stressful it is

    I’m thankful to any retail workers reading this, and those that aren’t :)

    • TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zoneEnglish
      6·
      1 month ago

      These are good words. And a sentiment that’s all too easily forgotten at this time of year. 👼😇👼 You are a nice person Baku.

    • Nath@aussie.zone
      2·
      1 month ago

      I’m one of those weirdo types who loved customer service. I miss retail work. I could see myself doing it again, only you can’t live off the pay. I liked this time of year: Yes it was super busy, but people were mostly pretty positive and the days flew by.

      • Baku@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
        1·
        1 month ago

        I enjoy the “hi what can I get for ya” of hospo/fast food, and the one interaction nature of it. Seriously, I could do that for hours without wearing out. Which I found really odd considering I’m very introverted, probably antisocial, and have abysmal interpersonal skills

        • Nath@aussie.zone
          1·
          1 month ago

          Nah, it makes perfect sense. People who are introverted or have issues relating to people are usually fine for this sort of work. The customer comes to you, and the list of things that they will require is manageable. There’s a formula to it. I thought of it as playing tracks on a CD to the customer. Your job is to know which track to play to them. Far easier than being required to think up conversation topics on people you need to approach in a social setting.

  • Catfish@aussie.zone
    9·
    1 month ago

    TheVoid cannot be bothered doing anything complicated with ladders or walking across paths. Enjoy an artistic redesign of his Emotional Support Box.

    black cat in a chewed up box

    • Baku@aussie.zoneOPEnglish
      6·
      1 month ago

      Typical voids these days. Can’t even be bothered bringing bad luck and murder. Smh my head. What’s the world coming to these days?

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

        Miss Meow put her head on the escape key and made a window full screen, but that’s as bad as it’s gotten here too. Maybe Friday the 13th being unlucky means black cats get the day off?

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    9·
    1 month ago

    Been a long week.

    Grabbed 2 guitar pedals as an early xmas present for myself, which I’m looking forward to playing with tonight.

    I’m so drained. Haven’t had a chance to play another gig since the first one because work has really taken it out of me.

    I try to practice after work but it can be hard when you don’t sound very good because you’re tired.

    1 more week to go.

    And here’s to a relaxing weekend ❤️

      • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
        3·
        1 month ago

        Exactly. Then you think “fuck this I’m not feeling it, may as well stop”

        Wmd geiger counter Strymon big sky

        Check out the sound samples of the geiger counter. It’s insane lol

  • Taleya@aussie.zoneEnglish
    9·
    1 month ago

    mmmmmmmmmmmmITSCHAINSAW TIIIIIIIIIIIME

    ^let’s see if today is the day I can start it up without screaming GAYYY MARRIAAAGE^

  • Catfish@aussie.zone
    9·
    1 month ago

    “I am a sausage. A potato sausage” I believe that is called a croquette Dear, go back to sleep.

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
    8·
    1 month ago

    I got paid for my tech support session, so it’s all above board and legit. It would be a good bit of side money if I can do it regularly.

    Anyone can sign up, but this might be a good opportunity for Baku if you have the time. It’s an hour pit of your day here and there and you can make up to $70 if you’re willing to run the session https://youngster.co/

  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
    8·
    1 month ago

    Dad’s come down with Covid.

    He feels garbage, but he’s on antivirals and has - per Stepmother’s update - requested a medicinal icy pole, so the prognosis is good