The “never have I ever” comments got me thinking… for the people who have never tried cannabis: would you consider trying it if it were legal for recreational use, and you could just go to a shop and buy it in any form… smoke, vape, edibles?
I’m not a never, but a not in over 20 years. Don’t care for the smell and can’t be bothered with the shenanigans of illegality. Would 100% try some sort of pain/sleep gummy.
Ditto & also wouldn’t mind gummies for same reasons
Weed was absolutely a gateway drug for me. People who say otherwise have a very narrow and pampered view of that world.
I don’t think I’d get anything done. Having it readily available to everyone would probably have our streets a bit more quieter but on the other hand teenagers would be doing more dumb dumb things in stolen automobiles.
it’s bad for teenagers, proof of link with schizophrenia
That explains the voices.
No. Not only is cannabis not good for migraineurs it’s also bad for people who have had cptsd with disassociation. Psychiatrists have told me.
No. Living with someone who has used daily since they were in their teens, hell no. It’s not as harmless as people think, especially long term use.
I’d try it to see how it works with my crazy brain as long I don’t need to jump through hoops and I also don’t have to smoke or inhale it. Can’t be that much worse than alcohol (which I don’t have much of either because it doesn’t do much for me, but might have a glass or two socially). I mean if it could help my mental health or I could use it to safely relax after stressful days I’d certainly want to try it
Nope. Maybe possibly in 30 years when I’m retired?
Starting Cyberpunk 2077.
You are in for a treat! I love that game so much!!
That game is perfectly suited to pressing my “happy chemical” buttons.
I had to delete it in the end. I was dreaming about it lol
It’s certainly pretty cool so far.
Went for the most amazing drive down Glenburnie Road last night. A hill climb, a massive dip, a sudden roundabout which lead to a twisting descent.
And the fog, it caught people’s high beams as they would come up crests in front of you. Such a great drive
Thank you for the encouragement and motivation to quit, I appreciate the support immensely and sincerely 😭💜💜
For those who asked: I use patches and an inhalator. Today, I signed up for QuitMail and cried to Quitline and made a proper plan to follow.
Again, seriously, thank you. I’m so grateful to be a part of this community, full of all of you beautiful humans 💜💜💜
You can do it!!!
I found the patches helpful. And the Quit app. If I can do it, you can too!
We’re all here rooting for you. 😐
You can do it!
If you’re ever finding it near impossible: you can buy a cheap vape and very gradually dilute the nicotine solution down until you’re weaned off. I’m aware the media is very anti-vape now but the dangers are from particular things (especially in black market vapes). With care taken I got off the cigs and then quit the juice.
Doctors may still prescribe nicotine for the purpose of quitting.
You can do it!
All smoky from planned burns over in the next valley.
I wish I’d stop switching between hobbies/projects as fast as I do, I feel like I end up wasting so much money. I start working on a project, order some of the stuff I need, spend hours researching it, and then by the next month I’m already in another hobby hole and start ordering things for that. It’s an absolute curse. I’ve got so much crap I got specifically for a project just lying around
It’s not even because I properly lose interest in them, it’s because I find something else I want to do and being more recent it sits further up in my mind. The net result is rather than having 5 completed projects I’ve got 25 only barely started ones
My problem with this is having things come up and not getting back to them for a while, which then just never happens. I don’t get to work on things enough to make a habit and get momentum
It’s normal to have many projects on the go at the same and at all different levels of completion. NORMAL.
Work on the ones you feel inspired to work on that day.
Fuck where does this expectation and guilt about art come from? School probably.
But every artist I know has lotsa stuff on the go all the time.
Have a great day everyone ❤️
Breakfast 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍈🫐🍓🍇🍉🍌🍒🍑🥭🍍🥥🥦🥑🫛🍆🍅🥝🥬🥒🌽🥕🥐🍠🫚🥔🧅🥯🍞🥖🥨🧀🧇🥞🧈🍳🥚🥓🥩🍗🍖🫓🍕🍟🍔🌭🥙🧆🌮🌯🥗🍲🍜🍝🥘🍛🍣🍱🥟🦪🍥🍘🍚🍙🐠🍤🪼🦀🐙 🍗🥮🍢🍡🍧🍰🧁🥧🍦🍨🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🥜🌰🍪🍿🍯🥛☕️🍵🍺🍶🥤🧋🧃🥂🍷🥃🍸🍹🧉🔋
On this chilly morning, could I have some porridge with cherry jam and cream please. And coffee.
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Thanks.
Please refer to above post. I’m half asleep
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Taiwanese thick shake hmm.
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Small quarter pounder meal, add on lettuce tomato bacon and mayo, with a medium coke please
A McWhopper from when I used to work at maccas.
Would that have worked? Asking a cashier for a “McWhopper”? I know they don’t exist any longer.
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Vic gov inquiry into Women’s pain now open: https://go.vic.gov.au/3Tzwi5F
Danke! Completed 💜 thanks for linking this!
There’s some rumours going around that a Brewery might buy the Bendigo Hotel.
But which one, given that quite a few are going broke. Where are the tanks gonna go as well? Sacrifice the merch desk area, or beer garden.
That would be interesting. As long as it stays a metal venue I won’t mind
Any clues which Brewery? So long as its not Moon Dog I’m happy.
Someone from Geelong? Nearby Collingwood brewery that needs a bigger space?
Flat has entered the 21st century 😎
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So pretty
What’s something that’s popular but you’ve never done?
I’ve never been in an uber.
I’ve never eaten quinoa or at least I don’t think I have. I’ve certainly never cooked it.
I’ve never owned a TV
I’ve never owned a cat
I’ve never bungee jumpedWow. You’ve never owned a tv. That’s pretty impressive.
@CEOofmyhouse56 we’re so surrounded by screens… I just never saw the point in buying another screen where someone else schedules the programming.
Never been in an Uber. Never got menulog/ uber eats. Haven’t seen Game of Thrones.
Same same same.
I’ve been in one somebody else hired. Never used any of the food delivery things. Watched some of GoT and quit when it went too far off book.
I have never : had food and/or shopping delivered. Been in an Uber or similar. Watched Game of Thrones. Watched LOTR. Subscribed to a streaming service. Subscribed to or used Facebook/Tiktok/Twitter or whatever it’s calling itself now. Driven a non-manual motor vehicle. Had a manicure/pedicure. Dyed my hair. Gotten a tattoo. Used a face mask. Read manga. Used a scooter. Used a skateboard. Worn a hat backwards.
And it’s been 40+ years since I last owned a television or wore makeup.
I think I’ve failed the pop culture exam.I’ve dyed my hair and I’ve used a face mask. I’ve driven my husband’s auto once to the shops and it felt odd because I didn’t know what to do with my left hand. Everything else on your list I agree with.
Agreed about autos. It feels super weird not having to shift. Not an issue on a highway, but around town I stomp the floor and grab air left. Even worse if the indicator switch is on the other side.
Yes. You put your hand down on the gear stick and go no, put your hand back on the wheel, hear the motor revs so you put hand back down on the gear stick. It ends up a weird little game while your foot’s trying to find an imaginary pedal.
Use the left hand to hold the stubby
Hahaha.
Quinoa is delicious (and will clean you out!) alas Boyo dislikes it.
I definitely need to cook it myself.
Have you ever made barley risotto? Similar sort of toothy texture. Can take buckets of citrus.
(Or be a sweet, but I’ve never tried that.)
No. I’ve used barley in soups though.
I used to get a preflavoured lime one from the ‘health’ bit of the supermarket. Haven’t seen in a while though.
Wow - from going through these replies, I’ve done just about everything. The only popular ones so far that I haven’t done is any drugs, skydive (would love to, though) and gotten a tattoo. I think @bull has got a warped perspective of what’s popular (No, I haven’t killed anyone).
Ooh! I have one! I haven’t been to Europe! I want to go some day, though.
I reckon you could combined all these into one interesting holiday.
Get a tattoo of that time I skydived over Paris and landed on some hapless person in the street, killing them?
It sounds like I’d be in for a very boring, loooooong holiday after that exciting couple of minutes.
I’ve never had a manicure or pedicure
Never been overseas.
Same same same. Nail salons smell.
Pedicures are incredible and worth whatever varnish smell the place has. Got my first back in I think 2015 and I haven’t looked back.
They sure do! Similar reason I had a perm precisely once. Pong!
I just read through everyone’s list and the only one which I haven’t done is get a tattoo.
To add my own… and I’m not sure if this falls under “popular” but I’ve never broken a bone. Never gotten anybody pregnant/had any kids. Never sky dived/bungee jumped. Never drank more than a sip of red wine. Never tried meth or heroin. Never killed anybody. Never been to Japan. Oh actually there’s one… I’ve never punched anybody in the face.
I don’t think killing somebody is popular, no matter how much the phase is overused
Been to an AFL game.
Isn’t that a rite of passage for Melburnians? I think I went to one my 3rd week in Australia 😁
I was born here so I never had to pass the tests.
Jus soli
First time I’ve heard that term, and yes.
Fans buy memberships and go to every game even interstate ones. They’re the people I keep away from only because they’re still talking about the game on Wednesday.
Going to the MCG to watch a footy game is one of the most unique sounds to Melbourne. The roar of the crowd is indescribable.
I’ve been to a few “fuck the man” union strike events there, no footy but.
😂 good enough
Barnsey and all.
Going to the MCG to watch a footy game is one of the most unique sounds to Melbourne. The roar of the crowd is indescribable
Best sporting experience I have ever had.
I’ve never been swimming before.
You’ve never been in a pool or an ocean or just never learnt to swim?
Nothing wrong with that. They have adult swim lessons if you’re interested. They are more common than you think.
I’ve waded into the ocean to about knee height and same with pools.
I’m thinking when finances calm down a bit this year I’ll have a go at some lessons.
That’s a good idea.
This one is amazing! Does this mean you didn’t grow up in Australia? Because I can’t fathom getting through childhood here without swimming. Even in Melbourne.
I grew up here but my father was a lunatic so I wasn’t allowed to do anything growing up that wasn’t study. No friends till high school, no swimming, no school camp.
Took a long time to get over it.
Then what did you do while your class was in swimming lessons? That’s some next-level stuff to take your kid out of a class teaching an essential life skills. I didn’t even realise it was possible to opt-out of school swimming lessons.
I had to sit by the side of the pool and watch. It certainly looked fun (sad lol)
This is a project for summer 2024/5. You owe this to yourself. Being able to go for a dip in the ocean and/or river (clean) is just lovely when you can do so safely. Swim lessons available at most council run baths/pools at very low cost. There’s no need to be all super competitive (unless you want to), but basic water safety is something EVERYONE should know. Swimming is great for fitness too and doesn’t crap out one’s joints or back or feet.
I really miss the days of the Herald/Sun Learn to Swim campaign - it was a huge factor in public safety round water. As the recent spate of drownings over the last 2 years has shown. I still have my framed certificate from that program.I’ve really wanted to for aaaaages, just always put it off for some reason or another. I think mostly due to embarrassment.
Fuck it. I’ll give it a proper go this year.
Heck, even if you don’t learn how to swim, you should learn deadman float and treading water just incase.
Never worn Ugg boots
Had a partner 💀
spoiler
Just kidding but the opportunity was too good to pass up
I’ve never gone skiing.
Same!
Ordered uber eats or similar. I’d rather go pick it up than pay for someone to drive it over.
This is something that should work but doesn’t. I’d punch somebody if I had to wait 40 minutes for a meal.
I prefer that my food is handled by the minimum amount of people before it gets to me. Also I’m not interested in supporting such an exploiting business model.
My theory on delivery drivers is that they might get paid shit wages but their families are eating well.
If their families are eating well, that means the customers are not.
Something doesn’t jive in that equation.
When I hear that the food has been picked up by a driver but then never delivered. The customer then gets their money back. Someone gets that meal.
I’ve found wrong deliveries on the doorstep when I leave in the morning several times. Straight to the bin. 12 hour old Maccas chips do not appeal.
I’ve done this - because my employer was paying. It was interesting, the food costs more than if you were buying it directly, and then you pay the driver on top of that. Our regular pickup order was something like $30 more expensive with Uber, and you had to wait a lot longer to get it. I honestly don’t understand why people use Uber Eats. It’s cheaper and faster to just go get the food yourself.
Tried bubble tea
Subscribed to Netflicks
Had a manicure
I’ve tried bubble tea from a can. It tasted like creaming soda with lumps. Not really my thing.
If it’s anything like those Japanese jelly fruit lollies I would hate it.
I couldn’t get over the feeling that I was chewing on miniature bath balls.
How does that compare to Tide Pods?
Hahaha. I’ve never tried Tide Pods although they look good. Imagine putting Styrofoam balls in your mouth and deciding whether to chew or swallow.
I did once try some packing beads made of potato starch. Unflavoured cheetos basically. Edible but not even slightly delicious.
I am looking for a new laptop - posted in Aus Technology but I don’t know how populated that is, so if anyone has any suggestions want to pop over there and help me out? https://aussie.zone/post/8581847
Winter has really hit, hasn’t it? It’s like Autumn slept through March and has stuffed all its weather into April to make up for it
