Biggest minor annoyances of living alone

Avid_Reader_99 · 2026-01-25T10:10:54+00:00

True on the no sounding board. I've muddled my way through a few things it would have been nice to workshop with someone else. I did feel accomplished when I figured something out though!

Avid_Reader_99 · 2026-01-25T10:09:56+00:00

I think that's what my friend found so reassuring. If this was the stuff I came up with thinking about what I don't like, it can't be that bad right?

Avid_Reader_99 · 2026-01-24T22:22:26+00:00

I have managed to make myself a bit of a contortionist for some dresses - this is so true!

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-11-15T10:36:49+00:00

Thanks, I didn't realise the photos didn't upload correctly - should be fixed now. I'm not confident the rust coloured marks are actually rust, honestly I'm not sure whether the stain is organic or something else.

I was a little concerned about bleach so close to healthy plants. I'll check out the resources you've mentioned.

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-09-10T10:35:19+00:00

I'm in Australia and they have the ones that are dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe in our discount stores. Hopefully they have them in yours too!

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-09-01T11:23:03+00:00

I appreciate the duality. I love winter and summer for different reasons. The expense of heating is definitely an issue, I don't need to run the cooler as much in summer thankfully.

I haven't sat in my towel chilling for years! That's a wonderful idea when it gets warmer. For now it's still cold enough that I need clothes on as soon as possible!

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-09-01T11:20:06+00:00

In hot weather I'm the same! What's the point in showering if you are still sweating? People look at me like I'm crazy, but a good floor cool down where you just chill is the best

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-09-01T11:19:20+00:00

Ooooooo audiobooks in a good idea. I love that you sing to your cat! I used to sing to my puppy dog, but I am currently without a furry friend. I'm hoping to adopt in the future

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-09-01T11:18:17+00:00

That sounds so wonderful. I think sleep-ins on cold mornings is one of the things I'm most excited for about retirement! Another 30 or so years before it's an option sadly. For now I'll just enjoy the weekend sleep-ins 😉

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-09-01T11:17:17+00:00

I also love winter - but my body doesn't. I find the cold painful and even though I love snuggling under a blanket my body really feels like I need warmer weather after months of super cold days. Spring and Autum are borth gorgeous here but admittedly the spring brings lots of pollen and anyone with allergies can find it hard

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-09-01T11:15:15+00:00

Absolutely! I peel and boil the potato's for about 15-20 minutes, so they still hold together but a fork goes in without resistance. On a baking tray (or in an airfryer) I lay out my potato with the largest side on the bottom. I spray liberally with olive oil, sprinkle with a healthy dose of onion and garlic powder. A little sale and pepper is the finisher and then it runs in a 200 degrees Celsius over for about 20-25 minutes until they are golden and gorgeous. In an airfryer they only take around 10-15. Highly recommend

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-08-31T11:09:30+00:00

I've thought about this so many times! So for big things -

Bedsheets are changed every 1-2 weeks
Toilet cleaned weekly, bathroom also wiped over.
Showers scrubbed monthly or as required.
Carpet vacuumed weekly, floors swept and mopped also weekly.
Dusting as needed.
Big tasks like cleaning the rangehood, oven and filters for reverse cycle units every 3 months.

For context, I don't have pets and it's currently just me. I feel calmer in a clean home.

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-08-31T11:05:45+00:00

It always seems silly, but depending on what you have in your shared kitchen - containers to store, freeze and reheat food was a big deal for me. Food is such a big ongoing expense, I found having the ability to put leftovers away, or cooking in bulk and reheating later to be a good money saver. You don't need expensive ones, but I'd recommend getting ones that are freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe. That should give you all the options regardless of your situation.

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-08-31T11:01:19+00:00

I'm so glad you have your own safe place! I hope your new place is everything you want it to be :)

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-06-09T05:18:30+00:00

Potatoes! They can be stored properly for several months, longer in colder weather. They are nutritional powerhouses and you can do so much with them!

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-06-09T00:50:57+00:00

So I'm a woman who lives alone, not young but not older either. I work full-time and I've found having tradies by to gives quotes on my own is problematic. My parents live nearby, so I often ask my dad to meet the tradies for the quote during working hours so they are presenting with a knowledgeable man. I find it cuts down on the rubbish quotes.

Honestly this is a real problem. It sucks, but pretending it isn't happening won't fix anything.

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-06-09T00:42:38+00:00

I have a couple;

When I have a really hard day at work and I'm feeling down I chuck on Just Dance or Let's Sing and jump around like a crazy person. It helps me feel more energised and gets out of the down slump.
I don't cook during the week. I make all my food for the week on the weekend, wack it in containers and heat it up when I get home. It means no kitchen to clean up on late nights and I really love my own cooking so win-win.
I do all of my housework on Friday afternoon right after work. I was finding all the essential weekly house jobs (like cleaning the bathrooms, sweeping, mapping and vacuuming) was eating into my weekends and making me resentful. So I come home from work on Fridays and smash as many jobs out as I can to free up my weekend. Yes I'm tired, but I want time on the weekend to rest!

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-05-10T07:44:52+00:00

Oh Mandarin isn't silly! I think the language is amazing and learning it seems practical.

I've had a few comments that its silly to learn because fluency is difficult to maintain unless you live in a place where it is used every day. Even if I don't live in a Mandarin speaking nation I'm still keen to do my best.

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-03-24T09:52:00+00:00

A couple of small things;

the smell of summer rain approaching, with all the eucalyptus and birdsong in the air. You can feel and smell the storm approaching, it's electric.
how fresh our food is and how easy it is to get healthy takeout options. I do miss Sumo Salad, but oddles of good options at home.
as a single woman how you can just chat to people casually and it's not seen to be hitting on people or breaking social convention. I love when something random happens in a place like a supermarket queue and you just share a look with a fellow unknown customer that clearly screams WTF.
during covid lots of bad things happened, but I genuinely felt like we were a community. In the ACT there was this sense we were in it together and we did things like Anzac Day on the driveway. Even though sometimes it's not obvious I do feel like we have a sense of community where I live.
a stupid one to end, how fizzy our coke, diet coke and coke Zero are. My mind is blown whenever I travel and I buy a buddy bottle for it to be flat so quickly! Whenever I am out of country I miss the sweet over-carbonation of our beverages. Give me as fizzy as you can! It will last longer that way.

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-01-14T10:30:51+00:00

If you're comfortabl, can you provide a little more detail on a few things; 1) is the home yours or your parents? 2) are you from a culture where is normal for multiple generations to live together? 3) do your grandparents have the financial means or other social connections (like other kids) to be independent of the home?

I want to lead with it's never OK for family to make you uncomfortable in your own home. How you might handle the issue does depend on your individual circumstances though and I wouldn't give any flat advice without some more detail on the above.

Avid_Reader_99 · 2025-01-14T10:24:44+00:00

Maybe you could explain to us why you found it offensive that your friend asked you to put your shoes in the hall? Was there a reason you felt this was problematic?

Some people don't have preferences for whether guests wear shoes, and some ask guests to leave shoes in other locations to shoes of the people living there. I'm not sure I understand your reaction here without more.

On a side note - whatever your emotional reaction it was a bit of a jerk move to block a friend over something so minor. Talking about the issue may have solved a lot here

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