Weather forecast today (Melbourne CBD, 3000): min - 14°C, max - 24°C. 90% chance of no rain

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    trying on some new shorts in the change room, walk in close the blind pull my pants down and just stare at myself in the mirror for like a good 5 seconds thinking “something isnt right…” takes me that long to realize its cause I’m just standing there with my dick out cause I’ve stupidly removed my briefs as well! I came back to my office and tried to use apple pay to access the lifts rather than my lanyard, another 5-10 second delay as I grapple with “why did this not work the way I expected”.

    Jesus, dont let me touch anything important today my brain is cooked.

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      Go home. Go bed. Reboot.

      I spent a few minutes trying to pay for shoes with my Library card once. Happens to the best of us.

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        Last week I grabbed my work swipe card as i walked up to the door of my house, and started moving it toward an imaginary card reader where one would normally be on a work door.

        I do not have electronic locks at home.

        Also, I haven’t needed to use a physical pass to open the doors at work for over a year, when they moved to a new system.

        Brains are stupid.

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      Those days are the days you tell your team “I’m going to accidentally cause more harm than good today, it’s best I clock off early. See you tomorrow”.

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      have definitely tried to pay for good in Kmart - with my myki.

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        When I was in NSW I was holding my myki to the opal reader trying to figure out why it wasn’t working

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      My favourite is trying to swipe my work pass to open my locker.

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    been a good day so far

    back is greatly improved and I’m sleeping better

    went out with froze brain, happened to buy a book and instead of just sitting there at bus stop looking like this as I often do, I was able to read a book

    spoiler

    also planted another punnet of lettuces seedlings, some parsley, coriander and chives when I got home

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    My neighbour is the best. Dropped in to say hi and got fed roast, wine and now cheese… 🥰

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      I have no idea how to be that type of person, but it sounds like a nice type of person to be.

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    I’m tired. Woke up a few times to clean during the night.

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      Tired too.

      Up at 5:30am yesterday to go to work.

      Home at midnight because concert, didn’t get to sleep until nearly 1.

      Up again at 5:30am this morning.

      I think the real reason though is that I’m just getting too old for this shit and don’t spring back like I used to 😆

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    I did some tech support at an aged care facility today as a bit of a side hustle. It would be an alright bit of extra money if I can make it a regular thing.

    I only worked with one person though, trying to get the IMAP configuration working for her ensuing on her phone. Unfortunately I didn’t get it set up during the session so I’ll need to look into it more

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    Made it down the Bellarine to fix some watering problems. Chillos have had a week off water but they’re not looking too bad:

    This is sort of the ‘don’t have to worry too much’ stage thankfully.

    Two schools of thought for spacing. Some say they like to ‘hold hands’ so plant them close, others say the opposite. This year they’re holding hands.

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      I always plant two chilies in the same place. Seems to work out.

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      IIRC a lack of water over a short period can promote stronger root growth in chillies so the week off may have benefited you against windy weather. Those are looking gorgeous!

      Nice irrigation system btw! I need to build/install mine this weekend, but with Sunday being 30° and Monday being 40° it’s going to end up into late next week isn’t it?

      I’m on the space side of the debate btw, so please let me know if this approach works better for you this season. Reason for my stance is that it gives them more room to grow and establish a root system that is more sturdily overwintered.

      Also this season I found out that if you have 2+ seeds germinate in one jiffy pellet and you just yank the younger sprouting one with force ignoring any root care and place it in a second jiffy pellet that they don’t care about their roots that early and, go on to thrive with no delay / lag in growth. Makes me wish I’d had never culled all but one multiple germinations in one cell.

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        I need to build/install mine this weekend

        Ooh nice. I definitely found chillies enjoy routine water.

        I’m usually on the space side of the debate too so we’ll see what happens heh.

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    Today I am especially sleepy and especially cranky.

    Have a networking lunch today. Need to turn my grumpy, don’t talk to me energy to personable and approachable. Not sure it’s gonna happen.

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    It took almost 2 hours to build the couch. Fuckin IKEA man. Dryer man’s said he’d be here by 2:15, but I believe those of you also in Victoria, the ACT or NSW may notice it is currently not that. I can’t go until he delivers, and I have a rowdy parcel man to satisfy

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      It sucks, but! it’s a valuable life lesson and learning experience so try and take it in your stride! I’ll send you an Uber Eats voucher if you DM you email addy so you can get some free food as a reward.

      The whole moving process truly sucks (I’ve moved 7 times in the past decade alone and started that decade with owning nothing in *this beautiful country).

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        Aw thanks indi, that’s very kind! Honestly though I was so exhausted I ended up just going straight to bed for a few hours after getting back. Had some pastizzis and bulla ice cream. Life’s good

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      I love assembling furniture. It’s a nice little problem solving exercise and satisfying when done.

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        Mate next time I’m just gonna drop it around to yours and let you deal with it 😅

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      A big part of IKEA’s business model is people undervaluing their own time. Their furniture is cheap, but that’s because there’s no cost for the labour to putit together.

      I get for some people they have no choice and need to go with what’s most accessible, but that’s why I try avoid IKEA

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        Look I don’t super mind it. Most furniture is all flat pack now, and if it saves a few bob it might be worth it. I’m a bit disappointed though, it’s not the most comfy

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    I yawned and pulled a muscle in my neck. oowwie

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    Ha. I beat my alarm by 5 minutes but it wasn’t good enough. 7 missed calls (do not disturb and sleep mode do a really good job), and apparently my couch has already been delivered. Hope nobody steals it. Multiple small boxes rather than a single large or heavy one

    E: I went to cancel my alarms I thought I’d set, but apparently I went to sleep without even setting any alarms. That could’ve been dangerous…

    E2: the table is coming in 12 minutes and I don’t believe can be left. I won’t be there for another half hour yet. Oof.

    E3: he was able to leave the table. Had to sign a thing online, but all good. I’m leaving now, gonna bring a museli bar, banana, and some cookies in my bag. This feels like going to primary school! Gotta bring a piece of fruit or you get in trouble :(

    (Does anyone remember that, or was that just a my school thing/new thing?)

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      I don’t envy you as I remember what that’s like and quickly learning that if the window for large items says 6am-9am that you’ll always be the first (maybe only) delivery of the day for them so be at the new place for 5:30am ready for the inevitably early 5:45am delivery.

      Also with the couch, don’t they normally put all that together for you when they deliver and have you missed out on that service (I’ve never had to put together a couch myself)?

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        I’m not sure. I got my couch from IKEA, which I think means they don’t assemble shit

        I am trying to figure out how I turn 3 big boxes, a small box, and a roll into a couch though. I’m shit at following flatpack instructions

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          Miss Meow says you just empty out the stuff and sit in whichever box fits your current mood.

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          The boxes look comfortable enough, you could just throw a couple of pillows on them and job done 😂

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    Lunch is over, so now I feel like I’m allowed to get properly excited about dinner – Korean food, heck yes!! I’m amused by myself in that I’m watching KDramas, eating Tteok-bokki and drinking soju, but going to Japan at the end of the year…

    Speaking of travel, I hope CEO has an easy and safe flight over to NZ today!

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    Trying to set up some .gov shit and my phone is too old for the new app.

    Will have to get a new one. That’s some bullshit right there.

    I miss homing pigeons and smoke signals :(

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      Sending in Medicare claims via carrier pigeons, getting Centrelink payments via cheque on horse and cart - the good old days

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      I feel your rage. Still haven’t set up the new phone I bought due to the 3g/4g thing because I’m sour about the whole thing (and still haven’t received the case I ordered on ebay)

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      Trying to set up some .gov shit and my phone is too old for the new app.

      How old is your phone?

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        It’s an old iphone that can only get up to iOS 12. Need 13 :(

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          ooooh, yeah thats 5 versions out of date now. Deffo worth an upgrade. A 2022 SE should be fairly cheap these days.