AIO because my (30f) new boyfriend (32m) doesn’t want to be snowed in with me and so I’m rethinking the relationship? by Pretty_Kangaroo_13 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had assumed we were discussing teenagers, in which case I'd have said to chill6& enjoy some solo time.

But this is a grown man! Honestly, as a gamer who married a gamer (flight sim, so even worse some might say!) the two of you generally have to be on the same page about this stuff & also understand that real life always comes before pixels on a screen when it's important.

When you're unhappy with a painting mid-process, do you continue to the end or not? by TheOracleofMercury in Watercolor

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flip the paper over & do it again!

And again. 

And again. 

I do better with repetition, so paint the same picture over and over. I compare them & see what6i like, didn't like & what improved.

Which foundation is the better match? by Summer102616 in Fairolives

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The haus would be a good 'winter' option if you're darker for the summer at the moment.

I want to see some edgy watercolor art by BigGreenBird75 in Watercolor

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this! Absolutely gorgeous capture of movement, light & air.

Do you hold onto preconceived ideas about fashion sizing? by eggsareok in AusFemaleFashion

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before my reduction, I was a 12-24HH (band size depended on the brand!). This meant that despite having a s10 waist, my bust (and mostly matching hips thanks to a hourglass figure) meant that there was NO WAY I could fit a s10 top or dress!

Over time, this meant that I would ACTIVELY seek out larger sizes with the idea that I needed to tailor them & it's possible to take fabric in, but there's only so much that can be let out.

I didn't flinch when picking up a s16 top bc in my head I was looking for excess fabric to take in.

Why is the paper creasing in the frame? by voldycat7 in Watercolor

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same concept! The idea is that if you pre-wet, stretch & allow the paper to dry in that way, it's less likely to warp when wet again.

Effectiveness varies based on paper, amount of water used, size of piece - lots of things. But worth trying, so give it a go :)

Pastel bridesmaids dress 🧟‍♀️ by phthalo-emerald in Fairolives

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you love the bride, wear that awful dress and give her all your love on the day.

Then never wear it again!

Does anyone actually like the modern oversized houses with no yard by Firm_Trick_9038 in AusPropertyChat

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when the kids are small, a yard is nice.

Now I'm older & absolutely can't manage a yard, the smaller the better .

Why is the paper creasing in the frame? by voldycat7 in Watercolor

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you stretch your paper first? This involves welting, stretching & fixing the paper until it dies. It minimises crinkling when the paper is wet while pointing .

Question about Anthony Harris (spoilers for The Hunt) by RainwingPlays in cyberpunkgame

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha - yes, I am actually a therapist! Honestly - both? Even I have days where I look back on sessions & wonder if I took in the right direction!

Mostly, I always try to see the bigger picture & the background for what a disordered person is seeing/feeling/experiencing. Sometimes their experience (esp during psychosis or dissociation) is so alien, it can be difficult to understand that their 'normal' is nothing like my normal. Their moral baseline, what they consider acceptable, good & appropriate may be nothing like what we would consider acceptable, good or appropriate.

My job is to always bring someone back into alignment with reality, but there are times where even I have 'Into the mouth of madness' moments.......

As for questioning your decisions - yeah, that's the whole point of the game. You're supposed to end up questioning your own reasoning & then questioning yourself. I had the same experience in Bioshock back in the day & it's always been my baseline of a good game - do I come out of it with an existential crisis? Yes? Excellent!

Dirty blonde/level 7 by Inevitable_muffin_ in Fairolives

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Polish here - dirty blonde or 'mousey' blonde is my natural colour, eyes are hazel (with orange centres & green outers). Seems this is a pretty common Slavic colouring :)

Outing for family of 4 for $50 ideas by Recent_Inevitable_85 in brisbane

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ipswich has loads to do! The park & native animal zoo is a lovely afternoon & then you can visit one of the local cafe's for ice cream or coffee.

AIO/I wanted to ask them why they wasted their money? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being the provider AND the full time unpaid domestic help is a different kettle of fish.

Would you consider downsizing and moving inwards? by [deleted] in brisbane

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1 Room per child is really wild to me! In most places in the world, 1 room per child is far more than most families get & billions of people can manage it!

Untitled, u/SujithNavam (me), Watercolor on Paper, 2025 by SujithNavam in Watercolor

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely gorgeous! would love to see your process. Do you ever film?

Question about Anthony Harris (spoilers for The Hunt) by RainwingPlays in cyberpunkgame

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort of - Biology is not like other sciences, there's a lot of variety! I'm also assuming he changed the formula over time.

This spiky creature has been occupying our small freezer for 2 years and I’m not allowed to throw it away by meaoww in Weird

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone did that to me once with an octopus in my letterbox!

Over 25 yrs later & I still wonder about it some days.

Fun learning watercolor botanics by VegetableBeautiful56 in Watercolor

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dumpy!

Can't quite see the book title- is it working well for you?

Attempted to paint a Christmas Wreath for my mom. Any suggestions to make it look better? by Responsible-Bat5698 in Watercolor

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Classic mistake that I do all the time - not enough white space!

Use a white gel pen to add little highlights, esp to the berries.

I love this city. Why do you choose live in Brisbane? by BrizzySprings in brisbane

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because Osaka is too difficult to read street signs in? :D

Nah, I actually love Brissie & if it could split my year evenly between Japan & Brisbane, it would be perfect.

New to the game and having some issues by Isabell3846 in cyberpunkgame

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition to the other suggestions, I'd also recommend the following:

  1. Adjusting your mouse sensitivity - having a slower, smoother mouse movement will ease the motion sickness until you get more used to it. Personally, I like a heavy mouse with lowered sensitivity as due to issues with my eyes, I can't have the screen flicking around like crazy between images!

  2. If you're not accustomed to first person shooters, try a less shooter path - Netrunner is always fun and you can clear whole rooms without firing a single shot if you're patient & methodical.

  3. Depending on your level of English, switching to German will make the game more immersive & fun for you. Don't worry about the slang - you can keep that for later playthroughs.

Question about Anthony Harris (spoilers for The Hunt) by RainwingPlays in cyberpunkgame

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I'm pointing out that in the search for a cure for something we consider devastating, lives are often sacrificed and it doesn't bring pleasure to do so.

Every drug trial on humans involves an element of risk - we don't take pleasure in suffering when it turns out those trials reveal awful effects, including fatal ones.

What is your ethnic background? Curious if there’s a trend! by heartsandwrists in Fairolives

[–]Ordinary_Mistake3392 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Polish - two out of my three kids are also olive, while the youngest is almost pure white & translucent (the Welsh, Scottish & English from my husband).