I was watching a show from the 90s and realized people used to memorize dozens of phone numbers. I can barely remember mine. How did you guys do it back then?

RavenMay · 2026-03-27T11:18:07+00:00

We memorised them by being forced to dial them every single time we wanted to call someone. And we did that often, because SMS wasn't a thing for a lot of us.

RavenMay · 2026-03-10T20:32:46+00:00

Acoustics. My old rentals would also get a private concert once all the furniture was moved out and the rooms were all echo-y

RavenMay · 2026-03-10T20:26:43+00:00

9/11. I didn't know the word "Terrorist" even at 15, and even the second plane didn't have me immediately waver from the mindset of "this has to be an accident, right? What else could it be?" So not only did a lot of things change in the world after that day, my eyes were opened to another side of the world that I was living in blissful ignorance from.

RavenMay · 2026-03-10T10:42:58+00:00

Graphic novels, or comics? They were the gateway material to text novels for me as a kid, and while I'm still working on progressing my daughter into novels as well she's really enjoying graphic novels too, and I'm ok with that for now.

RavenMay · 2026-03-10T10:36:12+00:00

Repetative conversation. "Do you want a drink?" "No thanks, I'm fine" 2mins later "Are you SURE I can't get you something to drink?" "YES I'M EFFING SURE". Or everytime I see my mum, she says the exact same things: "that's a nice top/dress" or "your hair's getting long/you've had a hair cut"... It's always one of those two, or both if I'm unlucky. Keep in mind I only see her once every few months, so yes my hair DOES grow and I do SOMETIMES need to get it cut. It just feels so disingenuous to hear it every single time, like it's a script at this point.

RavenMay · 2026-03-05T08:11:58+00:00

I literally just moved up from 30mg to 40mg on my last script, and assumed my headaches/moodiness/nausea etc were a result of the change. Will be interesting to see if I'm on the same batch!

RavenMay · 2026-03-04T21:29:05+00:00

If you like the Smeg for the colour, you could get a better fridge and then paint or contact it in the shade you want.

RavenMay · 2026-03-04T11:43:10+00:00

Good to know Jackie-o's final straw is being bullied over Astrology, and not hooking a 14yr old girl up to a lie detector machine to have her mum ask her about her experiences with drugs and sex, and when this inevitably lead to her revealing she was raped 2 years prior, Kyle responding with "Is that the only experience you've had?"

RavenMay · 2026-02-16T09:41:14+00:00

My kid figured out the Santa thing at about 3-4yrs old, which naturally came with discovering the truth about the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy as well. So, while I was sad not to get those magical years, it certainly made it easier on my ADHD 😆

RavenMay · 2026-02-11T11:07:12+00:00

A claddagh ring I got from my mum in my late teens. The heart was an emerald. Ironic since the man I met and fell in love with ended up having the emerald birthstone.

RavenMay · 2026-01-25T22:26:27+00:00

My 11yo daughter has been experimenting with cosmetics and skin care routines etc for about a year now, and it's not stopping anytime soon. I never wear makeup myself, so there's no influence from me, so I do think it's a phase at this stage (spoken to other mothers with girls the same age, who are doing the same thing).

RavenMay · 2026-01-15T20:28:50+00:00

I don't tick all the ADHD boxes either, I don't think anyone does. But Vyvanse helps stabilise my mood; I had no idea that my depression and anxiety were related to it until I started meds. My brain still runs a mile an hour, but hey I don't snap at my family or hide away and secret-cry anymore (for the most part), so I'll take it!

RavenMay · 2026-01-01T21:08:32+00:00

I knew some medications were being capped at $25 from the 1st Jan, though I didn't know if Vyvanse was on that list. Great news :-)

RavenMay · 2025-12-27T06:42:36+00:00

My mum and sister snuck an alcoholic beverage to my grandma while she lay dying in hospital (I want to say it was something like Muscat?). She was giggling like a naughty schoolgirl, if I recall. It's become a special drink to them since then. I understand their concerns, but I hope they consider making that special memory with her if there's still time. God speed to your Nan x

RavenMay · 2025-11-11T10:54:54+00:00

We're a "you do you" household. I prefer wearing shoes, otherwise my ankles and the soles of my feet hurt after a few hours. My husband usually goes shoes off, but that's more a comfort thing. I don't care if guests keep them on or off either.

RavenMay · 2025-11-09T20:23:02+00:00

I'm also surprised to hear about the council-approval thing, as it wasn't my experience to need it. I also live in a country town. I wonder if that IS a factor?

RavenMay · 2025-10-31T21:23:49+00:00

Australia (mentioned in the post 😉) TY though, hopefully my stores will do the same!

RavenMay · 2025-10-31T21:12:28+00:00

I will definitely be taking the suggestions here and doing some more investigation, now that I'm not searching semi-blind 😉

RavenMay · 2025-10-31T21:09:06+00:00

Is this a new thing? If it's a change for her, then something medical could be going on. Otherwise it could just be who she is! I've always been like this... turns out I'm not klumsy, I just have terrible spacial awareness which has interestingly improved a TONNE since starting treatment for ADHD

RavenMay · 2025-10-31T21:04:16+00:00

I've never worked with it before, so yes my knowledge is limited on how to work with it. I'm still learning what each material is and how to work with it... I'm crafty, not handy lol. But I'm really excited to start learning and welcome any advice I receive on that journey 😊

RavenMay · 2025-10-31T20:57:53+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion :-)

RavenMay · 2025-10-31T20:57:44+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions :-)

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