Got confirmation on my official moving day. I'm off on the 18th. Officially, my bed here closed on the 20th, so I'll have an extra 2 days. But they agreed to get a removalist for me to take my bed and dresser, and they're coming on the 18th

Sorted out of all the utilities, I think. Internet proved the most difficult, because just about every single company had rules about being over 18, and when I went through NBNCo's terms and conditions, it even seems to be an NBN requirement as opposed to just a telco thing. But my phone provider, Amaysim, recently launched NBN services too, and don't stipulate an age requirement anywhere in the ToS, just that if they need to rewire anything, an adult must be present. Power and gas were easy enough, I had to do it over the phone, and only got to choose from 1 company that would have anything to do with me. I didn't have to do anything about water, I think the agency handled that for me

The department also funds initial transition costs (they're still my legal guardian for another 3 months), so I don't need to pay for my own furniture, appliances, or basic things like cutlery or crockery. Although it's making me nervous that I'm 17 days away from moving in and I don't even own a cup yet. Not critical just yet though, but if it gets dangerously close, I'll just go to Vinnies and buy a couple of things to get by

Knives are a fucking pain in the arse to buy though. I have to get somebody else to buy them for me :/ (also a pretty good example of why I despise blanket laws with no exemptions. I hate constantly feeling like I slip through every crack available and get screwed over by poorly thought out legislation. But that's an example for another time)

Oh to be a little spicy Pepper cat, on the top rung of a cat tree with one pink toebean. Life is tough.

God, what an awful day.

My parents came to visit because it's my mum's birthday. We went to a local cafe and the food took ages.

Then, both myself and my girlfriend got sick, probably from what we ate at the cafe.

And then I rolled my ankle as they were leaving, the worst I ever have.

So then I was dealing with two kids, who are fortunately asleep now, and I had to hobble to the toilet whenever the urge took me.

ALL ASSESSMENTS SUBMITTED

BEER TIME

Edit:

Beer beer the liquid bread
The more you drink the more you're effed!

Had to sort of have 'the talk' with mum last night about hanging up the car keys. Had it before and we agreed only short trips (<2km) in daylight and less regular. Now after this it's completely not safe for everyone. Feels bad, basically taking independence. She brought it up saying in a few days she'll be able to get behind the wheel again so in that sense it wasn't a sit her down and tell her something out of the blue thing.

I think one of harder things here is hearing her say 'in a few days' about a lot of things but the reality is things have changed permanently. In not saying anything when she says that I am giving false hope which I'm not sure is good or bad.

Minipeelers and I made the KitKat Christmas cottage

After the demolition lol

I spoke with my family tonight. I don't speak with them often (enough). Not that I have a problem with my siblings, or my parents... I love them all.

Got to see the nieces and nephews, and they are all so cute and cool. My siblings seem like fantastic parents.

I wish I was good enough, you know? I'm just a self-isolating depressive I guess. I don't want to bring them all down. Sorry, I guess I'm going to bring you all down instead...

I'm going to keep trying. I have to keep trying.

This tree has a topper, shall it do?

Youse have inspired me to put up a Christmas tree. Just can't have it near a door or window is all.

Well, been awhile since Llab was out till almost stumps.

Breeze was gorgeous in the wee hours of the morning in this fine city of ours. Feet are tired, but trekked the CBD without an issue, in fact everyone who was still out just seemed happy.

My ears are dead, but glad I went out.

Reminiscent vibes. Loving it.

Okay. Bed now. ✨

After much procrastination and resentment I have done the dishes. I HATE DOING DISHES SO MUCH. Especially using gloves and not quite noticing a slight sheen of oil on spoon handles... ugh. Is this my life for the next 24 weeks?!

Seriously considering a second-hand tabletop dishwasher if I can chuck it in the "laundry cupboard" on top of the washing machine... there's extra taps and an extra power outlet... anyone with experience of these?

It's feeling like it might be a "pet the cat till i fall asleep" kinda nights.

House is clean. Now it's me time.

I reworked my synth setup last night, finally. I have everything plugged in and most things are working, I just need to figure out channels and clock on the Microfreak.

I have two arrangements that work independently, but I should be able to midi them across to share tempo and have them work together if I want to

Bah!!

I cleaned up too well the other day and packed away something I needed.

Tore the place down last night to no luck so I’ve had to go back to buy it again.

FML

Nigh nighs

Christmas "tree"...

I have achieved tree.

Tree is up. Squashed into a new spot in the living room because while it fit fine last year's spot, we don't spend time there as a family.

First advent calendar drawers are about to be loaded. If not for four days of possible showers on the forecast, it'd almost feel like Christmas.

Goodnight all ❤️

I put my Christmas cross stitch up on the wall, I'm calling decorating done.

Sorry Seagoon_, yesterday someone had posted a daily a few hours early before yours, so I had to delete one of the two and chose yours to keep as it was closer to the day of the thread.

Didn't mean to make you feel like you had to wait until midnight, I was just explaining why I was deleting the first thread in favour of yours.

I’ve been looking again at anything I might like to do in my area but honestly… I don’t want to mix. Not here, no.

That’s the entire reason I rely so much on the internet. It’s oddly easier for me to find pockets of decent folks online and there’s less access to me if someone should turn out to be weird or nasty.

Plus some of the groups would require me to come home after dark and yeah nah. I think I’ll just be hanging out with my cat and the DT for the foreseeable future.

Just re-watched Pulp Fiction, and recently saw Once Upon a Time in Hollywood again, and it really does appear that Quentin has a thing for feet

Of this last assessment I need to submit, I've completed 3/6 parts. The three were the longest parts of this assessment (nutritional content of food provided to three species of animals).

Now I just have the last three parts to complete, which are very short in comparison to the first three, and I should be able to get it submitted tonight after a proofread.

Just having a quick coffee break before I get back to the grind

If you want to recreate that Christmas Woolies ad where the kids make a pretend giant sparkly carrot and have a lavish Christmas lunch you'll have to shop elsewhere for the time being cos I couldn't even get Cruskits the other day. Lol.

Hi chores. I don't think so...

Also glad I took my HSP leftovers out of the Styrofoam container and put them on a plate.