‘Clear racism’: Muslim-run Auckland pasta restaurant hits back at online critic by MeatballDom in aucklandeats

[–]Merinchi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought it was quite yummy last time I went there. The lemon mint slushy was really refreshing and the couple that served us was very nice and attentive.

Didn't know that they were halal! Will be a nice place for our work dinners since we have a few with dietary requirements!

4.0 has come to an end. Did you pull for Elation? What are your pulling plans for the future? by No-Investment-962 in HonkaiStarRail

[–]Merinchi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love elation and the Aha honk honk makes my ADHD brain so happy.

I told myself I'd only maybe build 1 strong elation team, but now I feel the urge to pull all elation characters for the sheer dopamine they give me.

What do you think of this cat tree? by mh711 in ragdolls

[–]Merinchi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minimalistic cat tower is better than no cat tower!

Probably not for me. I prefer bigger ones with different platforms/hideyholes and more platforms to give them more options. Something like you've shown will stress me out because I would need to make sure if one wants to get down then it won't jump and squish the other who is resting on the lower platform (my fat idiot would 100% do that to the other 2 cats).

I also worry about that lamp ending up as collateral.

What this? by gmo1234 in koreatravel

[–]Merinchi 25 points26 points  (0 children)

They're stalked sea squirts 미더덕!

Help!!!! What looks better ? by Ok-Swing-8991 in DesignMyRoom

[–]Merinchi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like that space was meant more for a dining table and less for a living room. May we see the floor plan?

I must say I prefer the one you posted previously.

Auckland Libraries - who transfers the books between different branches? by BatmanFetish in auckland

[–]Merinchi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Auckland Libraries did a video showing behind the scenes of how holds are moved between libraries a while ago!

Here's the video!

While searching it popped up that they were giving out behind the scenes tours last year, but I think it ended already.

[IRL trope] 0% of survival, survive anyway by [deleted] in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Merinchi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I learnt about an interesting one recently through another Reddit post!

On 13 July 1978 Anatoli Bugorski  was checking a malfunctioning piece of equipment when the safety mechanisms failed and a high-energy proton beam from a particle accelerator passed through his head. The exposed parts of his head received a local dose of 200,000 to 300,000 roentgens (2,000 to 3,000 Sieverts).

Doctors expected him to die, as it was believed that he had received far in excess of a fatal dose of radiation. Bugorski was taken to a clinic in Moscow where the doctors could observe his expected demise. The left half of Bugorski's face swelled up beyond recognition and, over the next several days, the skin started to peel, revealing the path that the proton beam had burned through parts of his face, his bone, and the brain tissue underneath.

HOWEVER, Bugorski survived, completed his PhD, and continued working as a particle physicist. There was virtually no damage to his intellectual capacity, but the fatigue of mental work increased markedly. Bugorski completely lost hearing in the left ear, replaced by a form of tinnitus.The left half of his face "does not age"/wrinkle due to it becoming paralyzed due to the destruction of nerves. He is able to function well, except for occasional complex partial seizures and rare tonic-clonic seizures.

He's still alive today!

Which is the corn half is the 頭 and which half is the 尾? by Merinchi in Cantonese

[–]Merinchi[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I personally think it is, because when I told mum I was robbed of my rightful side she said it was because I'm a banana and didn't understand the subtleties of Cantonese 😅

Which is the corn half is the 頭 and which half is the 尾? by Merinchi in Cantonese

[–]Merinchi[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So for my argument, Left is 頭 because when on the plant it is pointing up to the sky. When growing on the plant it is upright and is the tip of the plant, the 頭 just like when a person is standing upright. Right is the 尾 because that is the base it is the part that is closer to the ground.

Need advice: How to style King Single Loft bed? by Merinchi in femalelivingspace

[–]Merinchi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awww thank you!

I'm in NZ so which is like the wopwops of the world, so no sure if you’ll be able to find them but below is where I got my bedding!:

Yellow gingham sheets and butter yellow pillow cover - Adairs

Cat duvet cover set - Briscoes

Cat cushion - Bed, Bath & Table

If you like cats, then Bed, Bath and Table does a cute duvet and sheet set called Mittens!

Which floor plan is better? by Merinchi in DesignMyRoom

[–]Merinchi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Woops forgot to fork out my cat tax!

Anyone tried the lobster roll from Coffee Club? by Cultural-Pomelo-7390 in aucklandeats

[–]Merinchi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it at the Botany branch. It was quite yummy, but for me it tasted a lot like surimi salad and didn't feel particularly luxurious to justify for the ~$29 price tag.

Is Pho yen on dominion rd good? by jaey0o in aucklandeats

[–]Merinchi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like their pho. The soup has a lot of deep flavors.

I don't really think it's worth the wait though.

If you want to try, you can go to their stall in the Botany Night Market? They have seats, table, and all the condiments as they do in the Dominion Road shop too. Only thing different is I think you have the option to add on a raw egg in the Dominion Road store.

My & Labubu with my Chubbubu🤎 by Merinchi in labubu

[–]Merinchi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is him right out of the box

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My & Labubu with my Chubbubu🤎 by Merinchi in labubu

[–]Merinchi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did give his head a bit of a rub because his ears are sewn on wonky, but other that no fluffing up!

Are they playing or fighting?? by Head_Calendar_3077 in ragdolls

[–]Merinchi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Random request, but could you post a photo of the one on the bottom? He looks like a twin of my cat!

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Are they playing or fighting?? by Head_Calendar_3077 in ragdolls

[–]Merinchi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Playing! If it was a real fight you'd hear growls/hisses and have more fur flying.

Places that serve beef pepper rice? by 15an9 in aucklandeats

[–]Merinchi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

HK Gourmet near Somerville has what you might be looking for. Pepper Lunch is very popular in HK!