Happy American Thanksgiving Day everyone. That special day where we all give thanks that, as Australians, we do not have two major celebrations in close proximity to each other, in the middle of winter, in a country with minimal annual leave provisions. As someone who works with the Fire Brigade I also like to give special thanks that we do not have any traditions that involve deep frying a whole turkey over an open flame.
I love thanks givin'. The littl'uns all running around the big ol' pot cookin' Mama's secret recipe turkey shootin' their bb guns and eatin pumpkin pie. Can't get no better than that y'all. Yee haw.
pumkin' paaah
I have deep fried turkey a few times. The difference is remarkable. Just ensure you have a fire plan lol.
Fried foods are always tasty, but, given how many people manage to set fire to a standard bbq, adding turkey fryers to the mix seems a recipe for disaster. It does make for some great videos if you like a good fireball though.
That moment when a seagull randomly realises you're eating fajitas on the beach:
And they say it's hard to make friends in your 30's.
Come summer it'll be packed but for now it's bliss.
Ha last client refused service due to a mix-up so I get paid for 2ยฝ hours of doing bugger all. I'm staying in my work pants until 3 just in case but I don't think they'll send me on another job if they didn't call me within the first half hour.
In other news the first week has gone well and the people at the fill in job I had yesterday have specifically requested me as a regular. primp primp
Today was my first full work day since shingles and holy hell is the fatigue real. I was warned about it, but boy howdy if I wasn't about to knock off I'd be cosying up for under the desk nap.
Ah, that nice feeling of hitting 10pm and actually being well watered, well fed, happy with the day's work, done the day's chores and all ready for a JAM PACKED DAY TOMORROW that is hectic by any measure but more so when you've been a quasi NEET/hermit for a while:
hectic!
- 9:00 grab tram to pick up carshare car at 9:30
- 10:00 visit terminally ill friend near Eltham
- 11:30 1hr intense appointment in Eltham
- 1:00 2hr appointment in Preston
- 3:00ish grab groceries from MKS
- 3:30ish meet a relative in Eltham
- 6:30 dinner with friend near Ormond
- 9:30? return library book in St Kilda on way back
And then satdee morning I need to return the car by 9:30 (taking the tram back) AND have a coffee meet up as well... WHEW
So much drama in the office today. It was extremely amusing and bemusing watching a new staff member lose her shit at the Call Centre Consultant (I'm just gonna call him Milhouse) my work hired; she almost quit if it weren't for our direct manager talking her down and accepting her declining the new title they gave her.
Now it is my title lol. No payrise, but you best be sure I'm bringing it up in another month (will be my third month there) and at my 6 month review. Milhouse doesn't realise I have worked under people like him before, and I know what I'm doing when it comes to this title they've passed onto me lol. I held the position of Operations Consultant for a long time, and while this isn't the same as what I'm doing now, it's damn close.
I'm going to shine, hope they have their sunnies lol
Sitting at breakfast overlooking the golf course just enjoying watching the old blokes walking around and their golf buggies following them by themselves like golf themed droids from Star Wars. The future is hilarious.
Achewww! X 74
Bless you.
They have these at Aldi. It says on the tag Tough Dog Toy. That's a challenge for my little dog.
Back from a walk in the park and errands.
Didn't find any banksia cones. neutral
gardener said I could have some iris bulbs they were throwing out. Win. ( I wonder what colour the flowers will be )
I found $2. Win!!
The coots have new chicks and they are sooo cute. Win!
At shops. Couldn't find a picture frame to fit a new print. Neutral.
But aldi had some frangipane tarts. Win!!
Not a bad trip at all. ๐
Banksia cone FLEX
Also a WA candlestick one (Banksia attenuata?):
Can't believe how much they sell for online.
I just chuck them in the fire over winter.
Apparently they're very good for smoking meats and things too.
Looks like a rotisserie of lamb kebab meat.
So pretty. I worked for a native revegetation company inbetween highschool and uni, and we go out into native bushland and collect seeds and pods. Banksias were some of my favourite to look at, but we'd be after the ones on the trees still. Got really sore arms using this elongated pruner thing to cut em off all day!
aaah woke up this morning suddenly a fat bastard.
Loved you in the Austin Powers movies.
I et so many bebbies
I thought to myself gosh it feels muggy and this [confirms it](http://www.baywx.com.au/melbdewtemp.html#:~:text=12.7%C2%B0C%20%2D%20Melbourne%20(Olympic,Real%20Time%20Dewpoint%20Temperature%20Observations)
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Hello there! Turkey, mash potate, gravy, cornbread, various greens and salad and of course some pumpkin pie. Thank you.
Slow day at work, doing a little bit of work but reading about stuff online quietly while looking like I'm doing something important.
I think I'm running out of things I want to read.
very busy day tomorrow
goodnight , love you all ๐๐๐
I was listening to a podcast the other week about how apparently Troye Sivan brought his dad to the arias where he cleaned up for his song Rush. And on face level thatโs a feel good story, right? Till you listen to the lyrics. His poor dad having to sit there whilst his son wins all these awards for a song about absolutely fucking railing someone. I mean nothing wrong with the song itโs great and, but I cant imagine you want to even think about your adult kids bedroom activities.
Gorg:
I'm considering getting audio books instead of dead trees. It doesn't matter if I listen a few times to get everything I miss by not paying enough attention. Feels like a waste tho as I have so many books I haven't read. ๐
How about e-paper reader like a Kindle? Best of both worlds if you like to read the written word.
In saying that.. audiobook time for me
Is that your garden?!
lol no, I'm at a golf resort for a few days
Got this beachy Latin-themed number in my head all morning since going on a PSB bender yesterday. Viva la 90s and Neil Tennant's gorgeous voice... Some songs are just genuinely uplifting :)
It's weird for a potential employer to ask for a reference from your current employer right? I mean, I would get fired on the spot if my current employer found out I was looking for a new role...
Not unusual. They like to check references from recent workplaces. You can however let them know that would put you in an awkward position, and would prefer they use your other references instead. They shouldnโt be be contacting anyone that you havenโt provided as a reference.
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