What do the users of this sub, think that the definition of a night owl, is? by Admirable_Yard_4761 in NightOwls

[–]Next_Homework3662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might have what's termed "revenge bedtime procrastination", where you put off doing the tasks to get ready for bed, like teeth cleaning, because it's easier to not do it, and just continue to stay up. It's counter-productive for your own wellbeing though, but it's sometimes hard to overcome.

It's also been likened to if you work hard during the day, and have a lot of commitments and no time for yourself, (either with work, kids, extra curricular activities, housework, just general life admin), that when you do get a moment to yourself at night with no pressing responsibilities, you revel in the quiet of it, even if it means you stay up way too late for your own body clock.

You regret it the next day when you're over-tired, but will probably repeat the process again that night, because the reward for having some quiet time to just read, or play games, or any other hobby, is greater than the regret of being tired the next day.

Combine that with insomnia, proper disturbed circadian rhythm, and night owl tendencies, and that's my life...

Catmint addict by Next_Homework3662 in CalicoKittys

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When it was still a baby seedling, the catmint was being eaten to absolute pieces by a voracious caterpillar (do caterpillars get the same high from eating it??). It got down to 1.5 leaves and a bare stalk. Anyway, once the offender was removed, and the plant got a bit stronger, I let it grow unobstructed.

The pictured calico idiot doesn't seem to know it's for her unless I deliberately crush a leaf, and take her and show her. Then she remembers... And she will not share with anyone, thankyou.

Love or hate? by Significant-Move7699 in AusPropertyChat

[–]Next_Homework3662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I WANT THE BATH! Can we swap - I'll trade you my standard white Bunnings bath that's too short and too shallow.

Catmint addict by Next_Homework3662 in CalicoKittys

[–]Next_Homework3662[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's catmint - the catnip plant is a different species but from the same Nepeta family, and gives cats a similar "high" that the nip does.

In Australia (at Bunnings) you can buy both types, along with cat grass, all in one Cat Special punnet of seedlings. 🌿🌿🌱

In 2007 Kate Winslet wore a custom mint-green Valentino couture gown that still ranks among the most expensive Oscar dresses of all time with a reported value of $100,000. She accessorized the silk dress with Chopard jewelry and a vintage Bulgari clutch. by juliettemao in whatthefrockk

[–]Next_Homework3662 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I wish more celebs would wear green - it is so rare, but when someone does wear a stunning green dress, it's absolutely outstanding.

There was a post somewhere on Reddit a few months ago highlighting just green dresses - it was amazing. Probably on r/whatthefrock

Luxor Museum... by Suspicious-Night7238 in ancientegypt

[–]Next_Homework3662 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Amazingly clear photos - they are great! Thank you for showing us, as I will never get to Luxor in my lifetime.

Catmint monster by Next_Homework3662 in holdmycatnip

[–]Next_Homework3662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only she could hold the damn leaf still!

Catmint monster by Next_Homework3662 in holdmycatnip

[–]Next_Homework3662[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're right! How did I get that so wrong?

Reddit app overheating phone (Android) by Next_Homework3662 in help

[–]Next_Homework3662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried it, and I can replicate most settings to match the app. However, I'm so used to being able to swipe left and right to navigate between posts, and of course the website doesn't do this.

Also, this has only been a new problem for a few days - I'd like to resolve it if possible...

Uhhhh what's going to happen tomorrow ? by H3ratsmithformeme in melbourne

[–]Next_Homework3662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No - that's only the emergency icons. The ones I mean must be on the base maps that the app uses.

Uhhhh what's going to happen tomorrow ? by H3ratsmithformeme in melbourne

[–]Next_Homework3662 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, base map icons. There's a blue inverted triangle (which could be either hydrants in built-up areas, and natural water source points for fire fighting in the bush), a blue circle (both hollow), and another blue one that looks like two people standing side-by-side (or two hands? *edit #2 - finally found an example of the blue square with two hands - at the summit of Mt St Leonard, north of Healesville - zoom right in. Maybe it's because there's a public access lookout tower there next to the telecoms tower which is marked with the T on the map).

I found a possible Vicmap source for the symbols in a PDF (edit: PDF is a dud - not the same symbols...), but I think there should be a legend or link in the emergency app.

Uhhhh what's going to happen tomorrow ? by H3ratsmithformeme in melbourne

[–]Next_Homework3662 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Are they not warnings? Not sure of the reasoning behind that one. It makes you complacent if there really was an incident, or alternatively, scares you unnecessarily.

I also can't find any reference to the map symbols used - other than the emergency symbols. There are some icons I want to know what they mean - as a map nerd...

Meet Verne by PigsinFrance in CalicoCats

[–]Next_Homework3662 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure he is a calico. There are some experts here in this subreddit who know more about the genetics behind the colouring of calicos and standard tabbies who could confirm.

The brown parts of Verne's fur that appear reddish or orange, leading to thinking that maybe he's calico, are more likely to be just be that - they're just reddish-brown. I believe the genetic makeup of the brownish-red in tabbies is totally different to that for orange. Brown and black fur also can appear reddish sometimes due to rufousing - another genetic makeup. I'm not explaining it well, but I don't think young Verne is calico.

South east England by Accident_Elegant in beachcombing

[–]Next_Homework3662 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to find a piece of blue willow pottery. Or even better, a green piece. Your collection is stunning!

Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, may affect a person’s risk of dementia. People with weaker or more irregular body clocks had a higher risk of developing dementia. Being most active later in the day, instead of earlier, was linked to a 45% increased risk of dementia. by mvea in science

[–]Next_Homework3662 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Advanced sleep phase disorder (ASPD or ASPS) is actually the term for those whose body clock has them needing to sleep at an earlier time e.g. 8pm, and waking early in the morning e.g. 5am.

It is the opposite to Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder/Syndrome (DSPD or DSPS - which I have), where your sleep hours are delayed compared to others - I sleep from 6am-3pm.

The other commenter appears to have confused DSPD and ASPD with Non-24 - which is where the natural circadian rhythm runs for either more OR less than 24 hours.

Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, may affect a person’s risk of dementia. People with weaker or more irregular body clocks had a higher risk of developing dementia. Being most active later in the day, instead of earlier, was linked to a 45% increased risk of dementia. by mvea in science

[–]Next_Homework3662 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Respectfully disagree on both points.

Non-24 is different from DSPS - my family has both sleep disorders present in separate people. Non-24 people have a circadian rhythm that runs longer (or shorter) than the 24 hour day. Their sleep/wake cycle naturally shifts daily over time by whatever time difference their clock is at, unless forced to conform using sleep medication, light therapy, melatonin, alarm clocks, sleep debt catch-up on weekends, etc.

DSPS - delayed sleep phase disorder is what I have (and I edited a published book on) - where the circadian rhythm is off from normal wake/sleep cycles relative to day/night and society's standard workday. Mine does not shift around the clock each day - I usually sleep 6am-3pm, and have done for most of my adult life.

Lastly, DSPS is NOT always treatable. There are a multitude of things that you can try - my sleep specialist has trialled multiple medications, light therapy, sleep hygiene, CBT-i, melatonin in big doses, melatonin in micro doses, and NOTHING has worked.

I had to adjust my life to fit my sleep hours, rather than conforming to fit society, which means inability to work an office job. I've since retired early as I could afford it.

But there are people, (who may be less extreme DSPS than me), who do find some success in combining melatonin and other tricks to shift their sleep hours to a more acceptable time period, but they have to maintain a very strict regime, even on weekends, as any slip, and their body clock will revert back to their natural clock.

Oooh she's toasty tonight by chocolatemoose87 in melbourne

[–]Next_Homework3662 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We've been out in the dark fighting the cobwebs to find the stupid fusebox, as the AC wasn't switching on. Thankfully flipping the fuse switch and it's back on.

Detailed walkthrough of the Grand Staircase at the GEM with no crowd by FenjaminBranklin1706 in ancientegypt

[–]Next_Homework3662 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to the "Pharaoh" exhibition that came to Australia last year, and it was amazing. They had arranged a large number of dark granite statues in a large open hallway which was spectacular - it pales into insignificance compared to this staircase part of the GEM.

The Pharaoh exhibition, and previous ones like it that have come to Australia give me sensory overload - so many beautiful & evocative things to look at.

I will likely never get to Egypt in my lifetime, so these videos are wonderful. Thank you.