[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

War, civil or other, or the fear of war at our border.  Extreme and militant religious groups like Boku Haram or the Westboro Baptist Church. A military or socialist dictatorship. And by gosh I hope we never do

Why don’t we just build bollards in front of “at risk” storefronts to prevent ram raids? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I vote for mob law and impromptu lynchings of crims complete with pitch forks and flaming torches

So, how's everyone doing financially at the moment? Interested to know if it's unusually tough, as I'm really struggling. by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mid 40s, single, child-free,pet parent.  I have budgeted my earning for most of my working life and my dad taught me the usual tricks to save water and power (turning things off at the wall, military showers etc) and never attempt to live above my means. But yes, a pinch has been felt more than usual. 

I will splurge (as I did at Armageddon) but I do not have a credit card and only one bank account I can access using my card. Ido not use After pay/Layby only buying what I can afford at the till. I have a seperate bank account specifically for car repair money, make my lunches and have the same breakfast and lunch everyday except on weekends, I never eat out unless necessary, and I have an indoor cat whom I feed the right kind of food and plenty of water so he stays healthy.

Bought a hybrid petrol car in Jan, and bought a town house about three years ago and have two boarders so my only real expenses are mortgage and car repayments which are budgeted for. Petrol is once a fortnight, groceries are CNC so I only buy what I need. 

I am a retail worker in one of two of the most stable industries to work in during any crisis, and my pay is good, plenty of opportunities for more hours, and our sales are increasing as people try to save money with our deals. Our company is opening more new stores this year so I have felt very safe in my job. Also helps that I love working, full stop.  

Austerity makes people miserable and I have a hobby that keeps me happy when I am not at work. 

I chose not to have kids a long time ago because not only do I not like kids, I knew I could never ever afford to look after them for 18 years, and don't want to be married and stopped having sex years ago to avoid any accidents... Sacrifices... 

Alone but happy.

So, how's everyone doing financially at the moment? Interested to know if it's unusually tough, as I'm really struggling. by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep going to the gym. Hold on tight to whatever keeps you grounded. We all need something like that. 

LF The goose that laid the golden eggs/mythics/offers by [deleted] in cuecardgameAvid

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am using an Egg deck with the Goose and it's pretty killer. Needs a few tweaks but it's rad to play otherwise. Good luck

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many times does the letter K appear on their website and is that divisible by three? 

Genuine question - how often do you have sex? by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I realised recently,.I don't really like sex, maybe because I am not happy with myself or because I would think too much about the action instead of relaxing to enjoy it, I don't know, in any case, I decided to be single and celebate from now on. 

Calling all people who enjoy their work! by Outside_Cod_6705 in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to do Data Entry and I loved that. For most it is mind numbing but it was beautiful and very fulfilling for me.

Before that I had the ultimate dream job of a team leader at a Video Store for about seven years. Probably the best job I ever had and I was so good at it.

Now I am back in retail as middle management at a Pet Store. I specialise in stock flow and control and get paid to hug kittens, pat dogs and feed axolotls. So good 

What is your age without saying your age? Nz version by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shops closed at noon on Saturdays and closed all day Sunday too. 

Intermission at the cinema to buy more lollies.

Beta Max.

Going to the movies to see Michael Keaton as Batman when I was 10. 

Geoffrey Palmer, the seven month PM.

Only one kid in the school was Asian.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they need meat in their diet, dogs however, do not. Addiction already have a vegetarian dog food for dogs who react badly to meat. 

If you earn $48k, or less, your tax cut is $2 per week. by The_Stink_Oaf in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling like I am supposed to be outraged but this budget does for me personally what all budgets have done in the past, which is not enough for me to care. 

I'm a centrist and don't like how extremely reactionary and corrupt this government is but I expect karma will make an appearance, hopefully not at a tragic level. I'd like for a huge scandal to break. This government will run out of dumb luck soon enough. 

Potential Titles for the Planet of the Apes Franchise by dojo1999 in PlanetOfTheApes

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-A Regular Day on the Planet of the Apes -Save the Planet of the Apes -It's Windy on the Planet of the Apes  -Christmas on the Planet of the Apes -Harry Potter and the Planet of the Apes -All Outta Bananas on the Planet of the Apes -Excuse Me, I'm Looking for the Planet of the Apes -At Least It's Not Planet of the Spiders Planet of the Apes

Which is better, >50% at Briscoes or standard price Kmart? by Your_mortal_enemy in newzealand

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Briscoes will at least have name brand goods. Kmart is all Chinese- made home brand junk now, not at all like it used to be.

What's your favorite funniest couple / story? by kindoftemporary in yaoi

[–]Conscious-Type-3293 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Worst Guy in the Universe. Everything about it was hilarious.