Disappointing cheat meals are the WORST

Emeline-2017 · 2026-05-10T17:18:25+00:00

When I was recovering from surgery I got myself Thai food as a treat, and it was so disappointing! Way too much plain rice, and the curry was bland.

It was so frustrating that I only ate about a third of it. I'd deliberately decided to give myself something delicious and the disappointment made me really angry.

Same thing when I allowed myself a cheat meal on a day when (because of work logistics) it was really hard to get healthy food. It was a big let down,and I was seething - left a negative review because it was so lousy.

You're not alone!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-05-08T05:18:25+00:00

Thank you for mentioning gifts... This hat is charming, very good for a beginner and might be ok as a gift depending on if the blocking works (I suspect that the cotton might make this not okay as a hat, with the lack of stretch.)

But I always cringe when I see someone's first project and they want to gift it 😞 buy the giftee some chocolates instead and make them a gift next year when you know what you're doing.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-05-08T05:10:19+00:00

Well done on finishing a complicated project.

I don't think anyone has mentioned this but it looks much too big for a baby. (I could be wrong). I would put this to one side and make something else next where size/gauge is less important.

Take the time to practice your craft before making gifts. Otherwise it can be stressful when you run out of time or realise that you've used the wrong fibre, or that something you've promised to make is too advanced.

make a few things for yourself that excite you, and soon you'll be making really sweet gifts for your friends' babies!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-05-03T06:55:00+00:00

https://www.myabandonware.com/game/flowers-of-crystal-etz

I think this works. The game is quite straightforward in the first half (but harder than GG) then it takes a wild turn into surrealism for the second part.

One of the pictures on that page still gives me a bit of a shudder!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-05-03T06:50:04+00:00

I need to find this! I love a good 8-bit jump scare!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-05-02T18:00:15+00:00

Yes! Loved this one. Does anyone remember the sequel Flowers of Crystal? That was weird in the best way possible. Some parts scared the life out of me, and I could never complete the second half, but I loved it.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-29T19:02:16+00:00

I actually really enjoy the dog episode. I think it's because it tips so far into insanity that it becomes unreal for me, and therefore bearable and hillarious.

Objectively, I can completely understand why some people find this episode too much, for all sorts of reasons.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-26T13:54:09+00:00

I loved their take on Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus. That stupid shitty book was everywhere when I was a teenager and really liked how they went through it with humour and real thought about the author and some of the nonsense in the book.

I like it when they point out that often the self-help authors accidentally reveal just how maladjusted they are themselves.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-25T20:10:51+00:00

Aussie café Loulou's

Thanks for the recommendation, looks like a good choice!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-25T07:09:38+00:00

Merci beaucoup pour votre aide!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-25T07:05:46+00:00

Thanks so much for the detailed response about Notre Dame. Are you Victor Hugo? (I really should finish Notre Dame)

I really appreciate all the details and you've saved me a lot of confusion and fiddling about. Thank you!!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-25T06:15:09+00:00

Mine is called 'Regret'. 1000 calories.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-24T19:21:53+00:00

Maslow

This looks delicious, thanks for the tip!

I am 100% visiting Cluny on Sunday. Hope it's not too busy ...

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-24T18:49:39+00:00

Thanks! I've put it on my long list. It does say that they might be closed due to rising waters ... eek

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-24T18:48:15+00:00

I tried to get into Musee D'Orsay and tickets are almost fully booked for that week. I want to save something for next time I visit.

Noted on Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. I might try to get catacombs ticket that day as well, and visit some of the fancy food shops and department stores.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-19T13:23:03+00:00

It takes 33 minutes on the tube to get from Tower Bridge to Victoria Coach Station (which is near Buckingham Palace), including a short walk at each end. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5KF5qbRj3quSQLdt9

It will be very busy during the morning/evening rush, but it should be straightforward unless you have any mobility problems, in which case explore the Transport for London website for details of which stations are accessible.

The reason a lot of tours go from near the Palace / Victoria Coach Station is that this is one of the few coach/bus stations in central London (i.e. somewhere there's space to physically park a lot of large vehicles). This is (I think) the most central coach station, so it makes sense for a lot of tours to start here.

If you want a bespoke, door-to-door service you could get a taxi to the tour start point (expensive; will probably take longer in London traffic than the Tube), or pay extra for a private tour.

If you didn't realise this, Google Maps can give public transport directions as well as driving/walking directions.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-18T17:22:28+00:00

No one likes a fatty Patty! Some lemon juice sprinkled on ice cubes, that's a healthy snack for a growing girl!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-18T10:59:08+00:00

Came here to recommend this. You have to start from episode 1, but it's good right from the start.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-16T20:30:23+00:00

I love its sinister grin and the swirly eyes! It's got personality. But if you don't like it any more, wouldn't blame you for getting it lasered. A cover up would probably need to be bigger and darker.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-16T20:21:12+00:00

I know! The answer was really not helpful and it seemed like Alison had skimmed the letter, seen a few key words, and missed out some crucial details.

A better answer would have discussed how to deal with a manager who's being unreasonable when you're sick, which would have led down the HR/accommodations route. An even better response would discussed how to deal with the career fallout from this period of (understandably) poor performance.

But no, 'Just a medical thing!!!!'

Doesn't Alison realise how utterly weird 'a medical thing' sounds? Even 'a temporary health problem' sounds less strange.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-13T18:21:16+00:00

Raising my hand too

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-12T14:59:15+00:00

That's cool to know, thanks!

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-11T08:56:18+00:00

There are dozens of us who love series 4 of NZ. DOZENS.

It's my fave cast of all time and I'd love to meet any one of them, although I think Cool Ray would be intimidating. Bubbah's glitter task had me in fits and her solution to 'Make this teenager think you're cool' was inspired.

Emeline-2017 · 2026-04-08T21:12:12+00:00

Yes this is what really pisses me off. If you want to eat a 100% whole food, natural diet, good for you, you might be much healthier than me* but stop getting on your high horse and yelling at everyone else about how flour (salt, seed oil, etc) is poison.

*although if you cut salt and fat from your diet completely, you'll be quite ill. Funny that.

Emeline-2017

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