• StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    15·
    10 days ago

    Eleven days until my 33rd birthday. When COVID started, I was 27 turning 28. My 30th happened during one of the lockdowns.

    I’ve gone through 4 or 5 different calls centre jobs since 2019.

    Now I’m studying animal care, with the plan to do either a Cert IV in Vet Nursing, or a Diploma of Animal Tech.

    I spent only one year with my partner before COVID started. We’ve been together 6 years in Jan just gone.

    It feels so long and no time at all. So much has changed.

    I am grateful how I have managed to change my trajectory on a personal scale.

    It’s gonna be okay, eventually, and I hold enough hope about that for those who can’t be hopeful.

    I am eternally grateful for this community, a home made of code and human souls sharing their lives and advice. You’ve been amazing to me, even though I’ve been less than stellar at times.

    Sending you all my love and good vibes! 💜💜💜

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    14·
    10 days ago

    Everyone in the block of flats next door have moved out (was sold, probably end up being townhouses), last dude to leave who has early onset dementia came and said goodbye which was a bit sad. Really nice guy and can’t imagine the move for him is gonna be easy.

    Other place next door on the other side (with a bunch of noisy kids which is all good) have moved out cause they’re about to do renos.

    Completely neighbourless, and the lack of noise reminds me of locky lockdowns which to be honest isn’t the worst thing.

    Which brings us the rave choon

    I think I could get used to this

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    13·
    9 days ago

    I have some awesome gnochi from an Italian restaurant to sink my sore mouth into, some cheesecake, and a fluffy cat to annoy.

    Life’s good for now ❤️

    Edit: as this is my last night of freedom before working again, I’m staying up one last time!!!

  • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
    13·
    10 days ago

    This is my neighbour’s fence. Everytime he finds something worthy he staples it on here. I’ve popped it under a spoiler because it’s fucking hideous.

    spoiler

  • Alamutjones@aussie.zone
    11·
    9 days ago

    The embiggening appears to have worked. I think my feet look quite fetching.

    I’ll now be wearing them until bedtime just to make sure they settle in to the peculiarities of my feet

  • Tofu@aussie.zone
    11·
    10 days ago

    got a case of standard dun wanna but i must meal prep before i go out for dinner and then I remember I bought chips and chocolate on sale yesterday

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
    10·
    9 days ago

    The spinach recalls because of E. Coli remind me of when I got salmonella from spinach in the early 2010s. My ex and I were so so sick, dying on the couch watching TV together, when the news started talking about it - that’s how we found out what we had and why we were sick 😂

    It’s the only time I’ve ever had salmonella.

    0/10 do not recommend.

  • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    111·
    10 days ago

    Lazy day. New job starts Tuesday so I’m getting up early tomorrow to get used to it. 6:30am.

    So super early night tonight.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      5·
      10 days ago

      Good idea.

      Hope it goes ok for you.

      How’s your headache from the other day going?

      Neck and shoulder tightness and strains also cause me to get headaches, especially if I’ve been hunched over at a desk and it bunches up all my muscles together.

      I think they’re called tension headaches?

      • Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        9 days ago

        Thanks mate :) Headache is subsided, doing exercises to try to stop it happening in the first place.

        I get the same thing from sitting at a desk. Ergonomics is really, really important.

        I call them migraines because I’m pretty much paralysed; can’t get up, can’t move, can’t eat, feel like throwing up from the pain.

        Stretch your shoulders everyone!!! lol

    • Eagle@aussie.zone
      5·
      10 days ago

      I have tried a disc recently, never tried a cup. The disc is okay but I’m not well versed in it.

      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
        5·
        10 days ago

        I’m thinking of trying a disc too, because the cup has suction and today it felt like the cup was ripping my insides out.

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
      5·
      10 days ago
      spoiler

      I stopped using them but try Meluna for smaller options. The Lunette and Divacup are quite large.

      Also practice wearing one at home and get used to it before wearing it out.

      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
        5·
        10 days ago

        I’ve been using the saalt one which has been alright, but it leaks unless I open it fully and then insert it, which is kind of painful. I think the cup doesn’t pop open because it’s too soft.

        I will look at the meluna ones, thank you :)

        • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
          3·
          9 days ago
          spoiler

          Once in you can pinch the base and twist it to try and help it pop open, run your finger around the outside, or try a different folding method.

          The Meluna are good and come in normal or Shortie but keep in mind they’re a bit pricey and depending on your needs the smaller sizes could be way too small. Definitely look up size comparison charts online

    • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
      5·
      10 days ago

      I haven’t used cups but I want to try them as well lol

      I use period undies, and overnight pads on the heavy days. Period undies are good, but the best ones are ones made from fabric - cheap ones are mostly polyester/synthetic and they cause a bit of sweat rash. The fabric ones are breathable, and I haven’t leaked once with them.

      • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
        3·
        10 days ago

        Ooh okay! I think I have some of those that I haven’t given a good go - am kind of scared to, but I shall try them when I know I’ll be at home all day.

        There’s a quiz called put a cup in it that can help you find the right cup for you and also one for discs as well.

      • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
        2·
        10 days ago

        Not really part of this discussion but which are the good brands? I have to start thinking about this soon for Miniest and I want to have some in the cupboard handy for when the painters suddenly arrive 😳

        • Eagle@aussie.zone
          3·
          9 days ago

          I’ve got bonds, kmart and love luna, and the bonds are better. I don’t trust them on heavy days though because they leak through the side seams at the gusset when the river is flowing.

        • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zoneEnglish
          2·
          9 days ago

          Seconding Bonds. At Woolies they’re sometimes on special, usually just next to the pads/tampons. The cheaper versions are synthetic polyester stuff which isn’t great in hot weather, makes my ass sweaty and rashy, so check what they’re made of - any lace ones are also not great and will fall apart. But anything that’s fabric blend is good for breathability and longevity. I can’t remember the other brand of fabric ones (maybe love luna?) I have but I also got them from Woolies.

    • just_kitten@aussie.zone
      3·
      9 days ago

      Been a couple of years now since I got an IUD and haven’t needed a cup. But I used one for a few years and had a great run (wish I’d been brave enough to use them before). Sadly they were some no name brand I got on special overseas so couldn’t tell you what to get. They sent a medium and large size, the medium was supposed to be for women my size who hadn’t had vaginal births but it leaked so I tried the large and that fit me just right. Though it took a few tries to work out how to fold and insert smoothly. Also my very first time I pulled it out without releasing the seal… do not, under any circumstance, do that.

      But yeah it’s hard to tell without just trying one first, to work out the size and shape of your vagina. The first may not be the best fit and you may have to wear the cost of trying again. Once you find one that works though, it’s SO awesome - cleaner undies, fresher cooch, much less anxiety around leakage.