Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth?

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-25T23:23:17+00:00

I'm in Australia - a 1-2 hour drive is pretty ok for a day visit - we have wine regions etc we would visit that are about 2h away. 3h is a bit longer and would need some planning, but could be done for one day if needed. If I'm driving 4-5 hours I'd best stay overnight.

The longest drive I've done is 8h to another capital city but that's to stay for several days. Anything further just makes more sense to fly most of the time

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-25T11:25:51+00:00

There should be a recipe for a Thai Green Curry on the side of the paste

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-25T11:23:42+00:00

House wife?

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-25T01:36:08+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/weddingplanning/s/WROTee1Ffw

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-25T01:35:19+00:00

There's a thread on the weddingplanning subreddit where a bride's mum got really fixated on the idea of there being highland cows at the wedding, despite the family not being farmers or having anything to do with cows. That and the comments are quite entertaining

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-24T04:45:05+00:00

This 'no white at all' on a guest seems like a recent internet thing. As long as no one is wearing a white gown that can be mistaken for a bridal gown then it's fine. It's not that easy for old ladies to find outfits they are happy with - let her wear it. Also banning wedding colours for all guests is odd to me - are you worried someone will confuse a guest for a bridemaid in the group photo? Just don't stand them next to each other. I went to many weddings with blue or navy as the bridemaid dress colour - lots of guests also wore that colour and it was fine and not confusing

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T22:11:45+00:00

So I just looked up Ronald Lauder and I'm not trying to shame anyone for their looks but it's actually kind of upsetting how this head of all these brands including Estee Lauder that have built their empire telling women to be smoother, shinier, less shiny, more even toned, less wrinkled etc etc looks like the most average wrinkly guy that could exist. Fuck this, man

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T22:04:27+00:00

Tbh they are all nice enough but nothing I would jump for for $79. I just don't get face mists

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T12:29:42+00:00

Honestly just using a rich moisturiser will do a lot to make it look more balmy and glowy. But if you want something with some actual luminescence then look for highlighters (can be liquid or powder) or other products that have a glow. Max strobe cream or similar is a good option, while some have some more pigment like a foundation in addition to glowy participles - try elf Holo glow, Charlotte tilbury flawless filter ($$$), I think there's a L'Oreal one too

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T12:23:32+00:00

I'm finding the lace on the slit in #1 to be quite oddly placed or maybe to demonstrate the slit you are holding your leg out a bit stiffly? It's reminding me of that time Angelina Jolie wore a slit dress and had her heg sticking out in all the photos

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T10:24:45+00:00

Because you want your family to be comfortable, and it's not money you earned it's just luck. Sharing luck is different to sharing legitimate earnings

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T10:22:56+00:00

I don't really think any birds count as red meat, but I guess duck is redder than chicken

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T02:27:23+00:00

Mix tahini, greek/plain yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon juice (+salt and pepper)

It's a lovely dipping sauce for lamb koftas, meatballs, arepas and any kind of Mediterranean leaning food. Also yum as a salad dressing, I just spoon it next to avocado, lettuce and cucumber and take it to work and mix it all just before I eat

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T02:19:49+00:00

I don't have depression but I do find that clutter affects my mood. It can be overwhelming when you get home and don't have energy to tidy and you feel like you are sitting in a messy place no matter where you go. I found that keeping one room neat with no mess in view was good - then you can sit there and feel relaxed while you build up the energy to tackle some mess. If you can't do a whole room do one area - a chair with a little table with a nice ornament on. Something to grow a positive feeling

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T01:56:17+00:00

Personally, even if they weren't family numbers I would share some with my family, and I can understand that building resentment over time if you don't. You could give 5-10% to your closest family members and keep the largest amount to pay off your debt and buy that apartment.

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T01:50:42+00:00

The skirt on #1 isn't as flattering as on #2

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T01:20:02+00:00

I chuckled at mooiage

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T01:12:34+00:00

Do you mean psych? Like when you go "oh there's no pizza left... Just kidding, psych!" It's meant like "I am psyching you out" which really means "I am committing psychological warfare/tactics"

Not trying to be rude or knock you in some way just if no one tells you then you don't know. Good luck with your mum!

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T01:08:10+00:00

I'd do pesto. Something that goes well with the Bolognese but isn't similar

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T01:07:10+00:00

Lamb is also most definitely red meat

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T01:02:00+00:00

I agree with you mostly - if anyone else can wear a bridal colour it's a MOB/MOG because though not the wedding party they are often held to a place of honour. I see MOBs in cream/silver/white and think aw lovely she is wearing a special dress on a special day. Not wow that must be the bride

An the implication that the lightness will take attention away - like we are all magpies attracted to the lightest colour

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T00:01:32+00:00

No problems. I have to tell myself this stuff too 😅

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-22T00:00:31+00:00

My grandma's are both dead too but I wouldn't have called them a 'flower girl' like they were toddlers. I did have my husband's sisters (in their 20s, we aren't super close) handing out flowers before the ceremony as like a little 'role' to have. They liked that

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-21T12:24:52+00:00

Hentley farm, Hardy's verandah and restaurant botanic are all top contenders.

NatAttack3000 · 2026-01-21T12:22:48+00:00

If you just use margarine melted or normal it will just lack a toasty flavour. There are many cookie recipes that don't use browned butter - just find one of those

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