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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Today was a really high pain day. I'm getting so damn sick of this.

There is a professional who has suspicions about what might be wrong but after so long I kind of don't dare to hope.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I can haz sads… I can no longer eat the truffle gratin from Aldi as it has started setting off my gut. Boo.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

hugs, we can be sads together

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago
[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Main course.: lamb shank mother fuckers. Bingo. Drinking Coronas. πŸ‘

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

yum, can't ask for anything more delicious than Turkish lamb and beer

Is there dancing?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Of course and lucky for me I can do turkish dancing.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Got a heap of gardening done today, so I’m feeling very accomplished. Green bin full, and several tubs full lined up ready to go. Now a friend is over and we’re watching β€˜Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ at her suggestion. Perfect way to spend a Saturday!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Finally figured out my Kodi add-on so watching some premier league tonight.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Anime theme songs: The power of my blow has no expense 😹😹😹

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

If you're into comics, and don't have an issue "sailing the high seas", getcomics.org is the best. Also libgen.is for ebooks.

Enjoy :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Do they have Star Wars comics?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I'd assume so. They have everything I've ever wanted.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

I have a pressing life admin thing to do (start booking accom and itinerary for a long trip with friends booked ages ago that I have a separate kitty of money for, it's happening in like two weeks). I still haven't started and it's giving me a bit of anxiety - meant to do it last week but fell sick. But I'm really enjoying just relaxing and recharging today. Letting my body rest and my mind wander, transitioning back into who I am and what I like. Did some small chores but otherwise no big responsibilities. I think tomorrow I'll be in a much better headspace to look up what I want to do - operating out of genuine passion and interest not just tired obligation. πŸ˜„

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Music so loud. Turkish wedding. Entrees fish πŸ‘

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This sounds wonderful. 😊

and lots of best wishes to the couple and the family πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Oh it is good just really fucking loud.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Freshly groomed doggo always goes crazy...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

What a beautiful smile! 😍

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

He's the most popular member of the family.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That's a very happy doggo. πŸ˜ŠπŸ€—

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

He's the best boy

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Been rushing around all day and in grumps mood but sky pretty at the moment; so I’m taking a breather to appreciate the beauty. It’s the simple things sometimes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

I decided to get up, get dressed and do mild housework. That often works to gently stretch sore back muscles. I think it worked, I'm feeling quite a bit better.

I can't see the evening sky from here.

Simple things. All my orchids have flower buds, will move them upstairs where I can see them better later in the week. :)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Of course no one deserves to be murdered, but why would you travel in remote parts of northern Mexico riddled with drug cartel? It's just not smart.

I really don't think the surfing is worth it to put yourself in that kind of danger.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/concerns-grow-australian-brothers-missing-173000427.html

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

WT, I just noticed at the bottom of the article that another surfing pair were murdered in 2016?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I always thought murders at tourist destinations were pretty rare, cartels and other professional criminals don't want to attract attention because their own federal government will feel compelled to investigate and act as a matter of international diplomacy.

These dudes upset a local crim

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I suspect what's happened is they've driven into cartel territory and the cartel has had a knee jerk reaction and removed what they perceived as a threat before asking any questions.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

That sounds likely. The guys travelled outside the safe tourist areas.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I think a lot of Australians get complacent overseas, we live in a relatively safe country that we forget it’s not like that everywhere. This tragedy really makes you think twice about where to travel.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Maybe I'm naturally cautious but I always research any destination before I go somewhere.

That being said, it's becoming stabby central right here at home. We've had the bondi junction incident, the knife fight at highpoint, attempted knife attacks at Water gardens shopping center, and the knifing and murder of a surfer at coffs harbour.

I can see metal detectors being installed at shopping centers at this point.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Travel cautions exist for a reason. They were probably looking for adventure and liked the idea of a spicy travel destination. I think we get a bit sheltered in Australia and don’t realise how real it can be in the rest of the world. Suspect we’ll never find out what happened, the cartels have the Mexican police on payroll.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

They definitely found some spice, too much spice for them to handle.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Banging out some fall out boy. Life was so simple. Thx for the memories

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I'm off to this wedding reception soon and I'm hoping for main meal to be beef.🀞

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

sitting cozily at home and the main meal will be beef

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I'm still crossing fingers and toes.🀞

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago

"I'm surprised the brides sister decided to dress hotter than the bride." == WEDDING BEEF

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Star Wars wedding !

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