• Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zoneEnglish
    8·
    3 days ago

    Fallout 3 with mods is fucking amazing.

    Also filled out volunteer applications for Lort Smith and RSPCA. Let’s see how this plays out.

    Also, throwback cat photo

  • Taleya@aussie.zoneEnglish
    7·
    3 days ago

    kitty cats going wonderfully. Cerys was sacked out in the nook of the cat tree when we Released The Hounds. Her hisses went from HISS to a deflated meh, even when sammy climbed on top of the nook, reached in and bapped her nose to play.

    Max is an utter gentleman and kipped on the other cat tree in her eyeline slow blinking for ages.

    Tap for spoiler

  • SituationCake@aussie.zone
    7·
    3 days ago

    Hope everyone had a great long weekend. I visited some friends, did a bit of cooking and house admin, and I see I’m not the only one that went to the Rome exhibit! It was a bit smaller than I thought it would be, and a bit crowded, but I enjoyed it. The marble head of Jupiter was the most impressive object for me. But the little everyday items remind you that people are the same everywhere, even 2000 years ago. There were objects from hairdressers, merchants, priests, bowls to eat from, coffins (sarcophagi), coins and art. Just people being people. 2000 years is so incredibly long ago. Amazing that so many items survived.

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
    6·
    3 days ago

    Packing up hobby crap in boxes to at least put it away.

    Edit: And I need to weed these books I never read

  • Bottom_racer@aussie.zone
    12·
    4 days ago

    Definitely not me running around the house listening to downpipes in the rain at 5am. Nope no one is that weird… uhh

    THEY ALL WORK NOW! And no weird gurgling noises, tank being fed nicely. I DID IT (although I’m not quite sure what I did).

  • Taleya@aussie.zoneEnglish
    6·
    3 days ago

    Oooof mfw i catch my hand between a five pound hammer and a masonry spike. My tomas, they are full of haem.

    But the garage is now completely stripped of shitty shitty render and ready for repointing next week! Awww yissssss.

    I need to find a place that does window vinyl with a somewhat lassiez-faire relationship to copyright. Because i want this on the inside of the garage window.

    this

    • tombruzzo@aussie.zone
      3·
      4 days ago

      I’m going to finish reading Mary Beard’s books on Rome then I’ll go check it out. I want the exhibition to feel like a greatest hits tour rather than discovering something new

      • TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone
        2·
        4 days ago

        Lindsey Davis’ books about her Roman detective Falco are a good way to get across the late empire without tears. Poseidon’s Gold is a good place to start. Also Venus in Copper and The Iron Hand of Mars.

  • LowExperience2368@aussie.zone
    4·
    3 days ago

    I know this is a tricky topic, but as someone who is trying to be frugal and looking for better employment, how can I get decent clothes for said employment? Any suggestions for acceptable female workwear? Has to be fairly modest due to the nature of the jobs

    • SituationCake@aussie.zone
      3·
      3 days ago

      Price has less to do with looking professional than fit does. Something that fits you well will always look sharp, and ill fitting items will look sloppy. Plain black or navy pants and a neat top, or dress (no overly loud prints), and a blazer will be good for nearly any interview. Go to the shops so you can try on different styles to find what works for you. Make sure it’s clean and unwrinkled when wearing for the interview. Lots to be found in op shops or target.

    • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
      3·
      3 days ago

      I went basic black pants with a plain t shirt/modest top or collared shirt/blouse under a nice cardigan or blazer. Usually from Target or op shop. They might be safe choices until you get in and can take cues from the other women there. Or ask about their dress code

    • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone
      3·
      3 days ago

      Couple of random thoughts. I used to thrift a lot but last few years I struggle to find good stuff. Blazers are usually one thing that I have been lucky with and a good linen blazer makes things look better. You could look into capsule wardrobes for some ideas to build up basics that match. Get some stuff that you can afford in a few basic colours and buy a more expensive version as things wear out. I naturally wear a lot of black but have a bunch of bright scarves and fun necklaces for colour.

      For good work stuff I tend to now do that - buy a few good things and a bunch of basics. Sportsgirl I like for linen and cotton. Vine apparel is an online store in Sydney that has good but cheaper stuff.

    • Eagle@aussie.zone
      2·
      3 days ago

      Shein and Kmart in all honesty. I like clothes, but am a bigger gal so struggle to find nice clothes that aren’t black oversized tops. So I’ve been using Kmart for bottoms, they have different cuts of black work pants. Shein have some okay stuff, I’m fine with non natural fibres because it means I can iron less!

  • melbaboutown@aussie.zone
    5·
    4 days ago

    I’m being a massive stresshead and it just won’t stop. Wishing I could just have a drink (or a few) to manually shut my brain off. Green is also off the table.

  • tone212_@aussie.zone
    10·
    4 days ago

    Movies I watched this weekend

    Wuthering Heights 2/5

    God this movie dragged. The last 30 or so minutes were good but it didn’t make up for the snoozefest middle. Style over substance.

    Project Hail Mary 4.5/5

    Went into this blind knowing nothing about the story. Not sure I would have watched if not for the DT praise but so glad I did. Absolutely loved it. I laughed, I shed a tear, I was on the edge of my seat, it had it all.

  • Seagoon_@aussie.zone
    6·
    4 days ago

    ugh, ptsd means I cry too easily when there is too much happy

    it’s just mr seagoon being awesome again that makes me 🥹🥹🥹