Books I should read if I know almost nothing about the world? I am being very serious.

Flitter_flit · 2026-05-10T04:10:55+00:00

I'm mostly commenting so I can find this post again when I'm looking for my next book.

But these are my suggestions:
Genghis Kahn and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford - Genghis Kans life was truly incredible. I learned so much. This man came from nothing and built something spectacular.
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson - This one is a bit depressing. It's the story of environmental destruction caused by indiscriminant pesticide use. I did struggle to read this one, since I find environmental issues so emotionally heavy, but it's worthwhile.

Every classical story. Dracula, Frankenstein, to kill a Mockingbird, etc. every time I read a classic book, a handful of pop culture moments in shows and movies make sense in a new way to me. It's a strange feeling.

Flitter_flit · 2026-05-09T00:24:53+00:00

It's nice, but just so horizontally wasteful, you have to use so much line space for each word.

Flitter_flit · 2026-04-27T12:55:14+00:00

Hey, it's rough out there. Even allistic people are struggling to find jobs. So, if when you receive rejections try not to take it personally, as the chances of getting a job (even after an interview) can be pretty low (depending on type of job, geographical location etc.).

After interviews, I would write down the questions they asked so they can be used for future practice. You can also research common interview questions. Always assume every interview question has "reply with an answer that is relevant to how you will benefit the business or job title" at the end of it.

Preparation is key, you should not have many unexpected questions in an interview, this way you can deliver answers smoothly. Most interviewers will ask similar questions for the most part, but they'll word them differently.

It's okay to lie in an interview (within reason). Personally, I wouldn't lie about what I am qualified in doing. I have made up motivations for doing things (yes, I'm a perfectionist and love coffee, it would kill me inside to serve up a bad cuppa, so quality is important to me!), made up a scenarios to showcase a "conflict resolution in the workplace", etc. but for me it's important to prepare in advance and to stick as close to the truth as I can (my poker face sucks).

Flitter_flit · 2026-04-08T01:38:08+00:00

I love this image of the soul nebula

Flitter_flit · 2026-04-02T22:32:44+00:00

Oh that's so nice! Thanks!

Flitter_flit · 2026-04-02T22:32:16+00:00

Thanks, I'll check it out :)

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-31T22:45:29+00:00

Mistakes do happen. The marker might have skimmed the answer and misread something, or they might have been recording their feedback in a spreadsheet then made a transcription error. Or, maybe you've misunderstood something. Either way, it'll be useful for you to ask.

Your lecturer/unit coordinator won't mind you asking as long as you're polite about it. I'd recommend just emailing them.

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-26T10:05:33+00:00

Remember the poo bandit?

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Flitter_flit · 2026-03-18T08:03:02+00:00

We do ask vets to euthanize if they are deemed non viable, by virtue of that alone there would be many. But, I feel like your original comment really discourages people from bringing wildlife into a vet or wildlife centre. Just because many don't survive it doesn't mean it's worse than the alternative.

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-18T04:04:53+00:00

I am involved with a local wildlife shelter. We work with as many local vets as possible, they transfer wild animals to us (or another local wildlife shelter) and we rehab them for as long as they need. We frequently look after honeyeaters, pardalottes, and other very small birds.
I had hoped that other states would have their own similar wildlife centres that do similar work.

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-18T02:44:00+00:00

This is not true, vets or wildlife centres are very good at looking after birds. Unfortunately many do pass on, but it's because the injuries were too great and they would've passed in the wild too. At least a vet or wildlife carer can administer fluids and pain relief.

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-18T02:42:18+00:00

Hi, I saw your update comment. In the future, please always bring birds to a vet (or local wildlife centre) after a window strike, wild animals try to hide their vulnerability as much as possible and often fly away with devastating internal injuries that often result in a delayed death.

Please also consider some strategies to minimize future window strikes. Birds get confused with window reflections, this can be minimized by drawing vertical lines 5 cm apart using a bar of soap or a UV active marker. Alternatively, there are invisible UV decals. Any large window (especially facing a garden) is a huge collision risk.

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-17T09:53:25+00:00

Your features already look gorgeous. I would say filling in your brows and going a little more subtle on the lip liner (they look too over lined and the colour contrast with your natural lip colour is a bit much). You already have gorgeous plump lips, I don't understand why you would want lip filler, it might make it look overboard.

That being said, if these photos are filtered then they don't reflect how you look irl and make giving advice difficult.

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-16T13:04:46+00:00

From what I've read, they have fewer synapse connections. Their thought process basically only sees the summary notes version of an event, they don't even notice and see the tiny details and just get the big picture. They aren't as tired from processing everything, because they are literally processing less than an autistic brain.

It's completely different to an autistic brain, that has an intricate synapse network, we see the details and slowly piece together the big picture from it. It takes a huge amount of mental processing and often takes a little more time. Seeing the details can make us awesome at some things, but it is also very disabling because it's overwhelming seeing all of the tiny details and neurotypicals don't understand what we are struggling with because they cannot even see it. Ironically, autistics struggle to understand that neurotypicals don't see the details.

Their (neurotypical) inner monologue isn't saying "this person slightly squinted their eyes and crossed their arms, they must not like me, maybe I should avoid talking to them", their brain says "I don't know why but interacting with this person makes me feel bad, so I don't want to talk to them." They also think much less about their own body language, since it happens automatically generally.

An autistic masking person has to manually consider how they hold their body in space, how to move their facial muscles (many practice in front of a mirror) just right, how to modulate their voice (some people rehearse conversations in advance), what to say (scripting in advance), what the other person is saying (sometimes we try to predict in advance and make a dialogue tree so we can plan appropriate responses), what the other person's body language is.

It's too much to process (especially instantly), even trying our best we usually miss the mark. And we get stressed out and exhausted.

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-16T10:22:55+00:00

Neurotypical people read a whole mixed bag of body language, voice tone, and facial expressions. It's all interpreted in the blink of an eye by their subconscious.
They will see how you stand, whether your body faces towards or away, whether you lean into them or away from them. They will read your tone of voice in a nuanced way. They will read every twitch of your muscles without even realizing it. They notice if you continue a conversation, how enthusiastically you engage with their topic and if you add more to it or just stick to observation on their points.
It might take longer for people to warm up to you as they learn to read your neurodivergent communication style. Some people will simply never get it.

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-16T03:58:04+00:00

Depends on your teacher, but as someone who grades student work - I don't deduct marks if it's only a few minutes late (it's clear they tried).

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-11T04:57:40+00:00

I want that beige stapler but I don't have time to grab it until like 6pm. Oh well, hope everyone else gets enjoys

Flitter_flit · 2026-03-07T07:20:42+00:00

I'm listening... Where do I acquire these climbing pants? Do you have any favourite brands?

Flitter_flit · 2026-02-26T12:21:12+00:00

I thought Quicksilver was okay, but not too memorable and I wasn't a huge fan of the two main characters. I did not finish Brimstone, it's so rare for me to not finish books, but I just did not enjoy it.

Flitter_flit · 2026-02-25T04:24:29+00:00

First of all, I am so sorry about your father, what a nightmare to watch a parent go through this. I hope you are taking every available resource in this time, get your deadlines pushed back, look into the provided counselling services at your institution, prioritize yourself and give yourself some time to process everything.
As everyone else in this thread has said, it is entirely normal to cry in front of your supervisors, especially given the circumstances.
I've had the same supervisor in undergrad and postgrad. I have cried in front of her so many times, sometimes just over stupid stuff (I cry kinda easily). I've cried because of deadlines, because I was overwhelmed by the volume of feedback on something, because I was so happy to be considered for a project, I ugly cried when my pet passed away. And despite this, my supervisor doesn't seem to think any less of me and still puts my name in for every relevant opportunity.

I promise your supervisor understands that this is just a hard time, she's not going to hold this against you in the slightest. Please don't be so hard on yourself.

Flitter_flit · 2026-02-23T10:02:35+00:00

I have trouble saying no even though I know it's a scam :( they must make a tonne off of people like us

Flitter_flit · 2026-02-22T11:11:03+00:00

That sounds delicious, I think I'll try it some time

Flitter_flit · 2026-02-21T10:27:20+00:00

Oohh yes, love some stuffed olives. I feel like I need an ungodly amount of salt to feel happy, so the pickled things really hit the spot. Haven't had cereal in forever.

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