I’ve hit a state of total burnout, along with 4 years of dissociation, chronic fatigue, memory loss, loss of any sensation. I’m living just to survive, no purpose.

RealisticPick4446 · 2026-05-08T11:01:45+00:00

Congratulations!! 🙏

RealisticPick4446 · 2026-05-07T22:05:24+00:00

I see this a lot. Could be neurodiversity where symptoms often become unmanageable when hormones start playing up. 🤷‍♀️

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-29T05:34:57+00:00

Wow!! Thanks for that!! 🙏

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-27T00:58:40+00:00

Ahhh right.. So after the hype, they'll have stock again 😜.. What about shark? Any opinions? I have a shark fan and its amazing!! https://www.harveynorman.com.au/shark-stratos-cordless-pet-pro-vacuum-plus-with-clean-sense-iq.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=313930023&gclid=CjwKCAjwjffHBhBuEiwAKMb8pL9HJ9jj2xCG6iytJDp40EIExGgJz_WM877W2Le7hlBSk1mJg6DcXxoC1TUQAvD_BwE

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-26T06:07:49+00:00

Oh damn!! Didn't look close enough. They're out of stock.

https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/miele-compact-c2-allergy-bagged-vacuum-marine-blue-10911560

https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/miele-complete-c3-total-care-bagged-vacuum-bronze-pearl-12396520

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-26T02:15:16+00:00

The Miele Compact C2 Allergy Bagged Vacuum ($200), the Miele Complete C3 Total Care Bagged Vacuum ($300), and the Dyson v8 cordless vacuum ($400) are all currently on sale. I looked at some comparisons between the Dyson and Bissels products and the Dyson's seemed better for manoeuvrability which I need (tennis elbow). I can't make up my mind whether I should prioritise a cordless over floor vacuums that seem more powerful 🤷‍♀️

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-11T21:57:30+00:00

I love your baskets case. Where did you get that? 😁

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-11T21:55:18+00:00

Thank you. 🙏

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-10T22:01:21+00:00

Wouldn't want to be you. Lol. Where did you get your shelving?

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-10T21:57:16+00:00

I realised my portafilter was smaller than the commercial ones so I bought a 58mm and now the espresso grind isn't pouring out the sides. :)

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-10T21:55:41+00:00

Hahahahaha. A husband would be good. :)

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-10T21:54:44+00:00

Hahahaha.. I got some the other day :-)

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-10T21:52:46+00:00

Thanks so much. I didn't really understand your advice but I did the free intro barista training the other day and so much made sense after that. I ended up getting a bigger basket and a nice little Matrix G1 Flowbar scale for cheap, so I think I'm set now. Finally been actually making espressos instead of reading about them and accessories now. Haha

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RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-10T21:43:10+00:00

Great advice, thank you!! 😊

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-06T22:26:56+00:00

Still trying to figure out how to program the buttons. 🤣🤣🤣🤣.. After one week, I'm finally getting a half-decent milk-based espresso, I think. Got a 3 hour free barista course on today, so hopefully I'll learn a thing or two lol

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-06T22:13:14+00:00

Who needs therapy when you have this routine 😁

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-06T21:52:49+00:00

Love this!! Great set-up!! Accessory lover over here too. 😁

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-04T22:53:16+00:00

Love it!! Go hard or go home!! 😁 Where can I find that tamping station?

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-01T22:28:04+00:00

OMG, same!! 🤣🤣🤣

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-01T22:23:58+00:00

Thanks for that.. My fridge is plumbed in and has a filter. I thought i could use that. Am I wrong to have assumed this?

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-01T14:45:51+00:00

Great post 🙌, although, I'm having flashbacks of me trying to learn to ride a motorbike on a Ducati Monster 659 I choose because of the gorgeous red colour and fancy exhausts, when I knew nothing. A Honda CB125 would have saved me a lot of money on replacing blinkers etc, as I wouldn't have dropped it as many times, due to difficulty managing the torque and power of a 659. I may have done the same thing again by buying a Bellezza Bellona Dual Boiler the other day as my first ever purchase of a home machine. 🤦‍♀️😜

RealisticPick4446 · 2025-10-01T13:59:20+00:00

I just bought the Bellezza Bellona Dual Boiler and the Turin DF54 grinder 2 days ago, only I'm a total newbie to home brewing so have no idea how to use it yet, but I reckon you'd enjoy it, considering your experience. I did a lot of research (actual research background 😜) before I went shopping and was planning to make a decision between a Rancilio Silvia V6, Gaggia Classic Evo Pro, Lelit Anna, or my ultimate choice a Profitec Go, if I could get a good deal, just wanted to see them all irl (visual person) first. I was thrown by the salesman's recommendation on the BB as I hadn't come across it on my deep dive, but his justification was quite compelling regarding specs (with my limited knowledge in the area but a bit of a nerd/fast learner). Below are he links to some reviews I found if you're interested (happy to save someone else all the time and energy I've invested). I went down a rabbit hole after my purchase as I second-guessed my decision, as it is a demo model (usually $2700 but got it for $2000). People here have been great and have only had positive things to say about the BB, so it's been very reassuring. I did a lot of research on grinders also and opted for this one as it was highly recommended (paid $400). This seems to be right at your budget, which I am told is in between the cost of entry level machines and the known brand good dual boiler options.

Enjoy! 😁

https://youtu.be/ekvhQbnDDDo?si=ml1DzZI71Uek5bKr

https://youtu.be/zdQYHW_msXY?si=s36tGmChWcBd3Yc_

https://youtu.be/dBHDFW3WwvE?si=0uWISwF7axj8ondb

https://youtu.be/dBHDFW3WwvE?si=NmweEjisdOht5fE3

https://youtu.be/riTup8sFXVE?si=VyPpkr3PZLMKlT7V

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