• Baku@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I bought a temperature sensor for my room because I was curious about how cold it actually gets, and how fast it loses heat, and it’s actually not as bad as I thought it was. Doesn’t seem to go below about 12 or so, although I think that’s mostly down to body heat, the electric blanket, and my computer all slightly warming the room. But then again, my bathroom remains quite stable at around 15 regardless, so maybe there is an itty bit of insulation somewhere

    If anybody’s wondering why I don’t run the ducted heating constantly, it’s because of this:

    The temperature sensor is in the hallway, which doesn’t have a heating vent, so once you turn it on, it will pretty much run until summer, turning my room particularly for some reason into a mini marble bar (localised entirely within my bedroom! No you may not see it.), and they absolutely refuse to install either a temperature sensor into a bedroom, or a heating vent into the hallway.

    Bonus: the temperature sensor in the bathroom (no heating vent + a giant skylight):

    Tonight feels really fucking nippy though, even with the heater on, the electric blanket on full boar, and a temperature reading of 20°. It feels like -1 outside, according to the BOM boys, so I guess that’s justified

  • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
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    2 months ago

    I have a new plan for my German plate - Pfeffurnusse biscuits. Looks like they have a similar flavour profile to the suggested Spekulatius, but are a bit thicker and either iced or dusted with icing sugar instead of having a fancy press/roller to make them look pretty.

    • Catfish@aussie.zone
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      2 months ago

      I know it’s not what the name means, but I’d be so tempted to shape these as little white mice

      • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
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        2 months ago

        I did a mouse-shaped-biscuit Google search and it is definitely doable - sliced almond ears seem to be the preferred option.

      • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
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        2 months ago

        From what I can tell based on my superficial Google searching Speculaas are Dutch, but there are also versions made in parts of Germany under a slightly different name. Once my textured roller arrives I might try some of those for myself anyway, as I’ll be looking for all sorts of rolled biscuit recipies to justify buying it!

  • oztrin@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Bugger. Smashed one of my favourite mugs when it slipped off the edge of the bedside table 😭.
    Fortunately Amazon has it - with a bonus spoon at that - so I can replace it.

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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    2 months ago

    Gratitude thread - I should’ve asked from the beginning, do we like this idea still?

    First Sunday sleep in in a long time

    • Llabyrinthine@aussie.zone
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      2 months ago

      Sleep like $4!t while travelling, but so so so grateful for my ability to (travel). I’ve always ruminated about what soul goes into what body when we’re born—existential fluff—I could have been anyone, anywhere. Bettter, worse, the same…

      And I was typing this, this was the coffee I got…

      Rough Guys Coffee, Singapore

      Definitely quite a few bad times, but overall, even when it’s rough, I’ve still been incredibly blessed.

    • oztrin@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      2 months ago

      We do.
      Gratitude - the cats were very warm, even if they were the indirect cause of the mug smash.
      I found what I thought was the mug with a matching spoon on Amazon but didn’t buy it there and then because my credit card had expired since I last used them. And when I went back and checked it wasn’t exactly the same one (or as close as).
      I found the matching mug with a spoon on eBay for two thirds the price so I grabbed it.
      Despite the forecast it’s a lovely sunny day.
      My aunt and cousin (who also haven’t seen the place) called earlier “what are you doing today?” So they’re coming down to see me, the new place and of course the cats. 😂

    • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
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      2 months ago

      It is currently sunny outside. I’ve been up and productive, including a 4 hour overtime shift and stopping at the supermarket to buy biscuit ingredients. Now I’m relaxing on the couch with a purring cat.

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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    2 months ago

    Anti-gratitude thread

    How am I going to wake up at 6 on Tuesday if I’ve been waking up at 10 all week? 😬 I sleep around 12 or 1 and wake up at 10 but still feel like crap in the morning. first world problems, am I right?

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
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      2 months ago

      Need to go for washing gloves. Picking up some other stuff too. Good I hate coming this late to Southland.

      It’s so busy with parking full again. Argh 😠

      • oztrin@aussie.zoneEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Oh God my sympathies. Southland is a clusterfuck at the best of times, and triply so weekends.

    • oztrin@aussie.zoneEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Anti- gratitude - as I mentioned earlier, I smashed one of my favourite mugs when I missed the bedside table and it slipped on the edge and smashed on the wooden floor, largely because both cats had me pinned by sitting on my chest. Like Sammi is right now.

    • Eagle@aussie.zone
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      2 months ago

      We’ve been using their paper towel, and I’m a fan. It has half sheet perforations and it doesn’t fall apart but it doesn’t cost a bomb either.

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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    2 months ago

    Well. I typed something into my search bar and an instagram link of this girl who my ex is friends with popped up, didn’t do a good job at deleting it, and before I know it, I see that my ex has launched a music duo with the girl he told me not to worry about. Are they dating? Probably. The way he looks at her. The way they look at each other.

    I feel exactly how I did right after we broke up, and I thought I’d come far. I feel so fucking stupid.

    I have to cook lunch and do uni shit, but I feel guttered. At least this will help me move forward.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
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      2 months ago

      Diving down into the rabbit hole won’t do you any favours.

      I don’t know how you can move on from this but just that you felt a lot more strongly about him than how he felt about you.

      I know you wanted to be happy but it doesn’t have to be with someone who wasn’t into you, it wouldn’t be worth it.

      A photo/movie is one instant snapshot of a moment. That’s all it is and you don’t need to add more into the narrative of it to make yourself feel bad about it.

      You do have to accept that he wasn’t the one but there’s plenty of others out there who would be a better match for you. It’ll take time so go slowly.

    • Seagoon_@aussie.zoneOP
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      2 months ago

      don’t type “something” into search bars

      also, if you loved him be happy he is happy

      now it’s your turn to be happy 😊 hugs

      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
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        2 months ago

        Yep I won’t be doing that again.

        I am happy that he’s happy, even though he hurt me. But it’s just the whole why couldn’t he be happy with me thing.

        I want to be happy too.

        • dumblederp@aussie.zone
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          2 months ago

          I’ve dated plenty of lovely women where we weren’t right for each other and it was better that we split up. Nothing necessarily wrong, just not compatible.

        • oztrin@aussie.zoneEnglish
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          2 months ago

          If he didn’t want you, it’s his loss. And if he was lying to you, he’s not worth pining over. (Yeah, I know, easier said than done).
          Letting go of him will at least leave a space in your life to be happy in and of yourself, and hopefully allow someone in who’ll bring you joy.
          Now, do you have any physical mementos of the relationship? If so, is there anywhere you can burn them? Speaking from experience, that does help.

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
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      2 months ago

      Block both of them, this will just lead you back into the mental quagmire.

      Don’t worry about it. From the sounds of things she might just be the latest girl and end up in your situation too. Even if they stay together there are no guarantees things are happy behind closed doors.

  • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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    2 months ago

    If you’re not watching the olympics worth chucking on in the background. Not a MASSIVE sports guy but it’s interesting as fuck! Also we’re beating America in the medal tally, and we didn’t even get our own boat for the opening ceremony!

  • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
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    2 months ago

    We’re doing a sleep school for a week starting tomorrow. I hope we can get something out of it as the boys do have some trouble going to sleep and a lot of regular sleep settling advice doesn’t work because you can’t let a kid cry it out whilst there’s another kid asleep in the same room.

    At best it might feel a little like a working holiday as all meals are provided. It would be nice to spend a week where we don’t have to worry about as many things for once.