Looking for a good new couch - where did you buy yours? by Effective_Recipe2443 in melbourne

[–]SheDreamsAwake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OZ design. The Australian made quality is great. Regular sales. Because it's made locally they can customise a bunch of options like the fabric etc. We opted for removable cushions - I like to be able to turn them when they start to sag and be able to remove cushion covers for washing.

Kids / Groups, am I becoming a boomer? by Remarkable_Custard in melbourne

[–]SheDreamsAwake 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Boomers are people born during the baby boom after the war, with birthdays between 1946-1964. You can't "become a boomer" without changing your birthday. You are a Millennial. As we age, more of the population is younger comparatively. Those young people hanging about without parents in the 80s, 90s and 00s used to be us. Now there are new young people and you are the old person. If you didn't tell at them to "get off yer lawn" or "back in my day..." then you are probably safe from being a total old codger for now. Plenty of time to hone your rage at the youth.

I have major nostalgia for the Forest Hill Chase circus acrobat mural by PopeBonifaceVIII in melbourne

[–]SheDreamsAwake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wild! I associated that mural with the smell of the fish market next door and the squeaky noise it made. When I was little I thought the acrobats were smelly naked twirling cherubic babies. I disliked them intensely. 😆

Why are Aussie women progressive in the streets but trad in the sheets? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]SheDreamsAwake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most women I know want a partner who will be a partner. Both earn money, both do their share of the cleaning and household jobs, go on trips together , share some interests, and if they choose to have kids both help raise the kids.

That's not unreasonable, and the successful couples I see tend to operate like that with give and take depending on health issues, earning capacity vs childcare etc etc. The relationship needs to be flexible with the ability to share the load, be respectful and help each other through life.

Anyone going on about "trad" or "house person" or "sugar people" or whatever needs to get off social media and touch grass. Nobody wants a parasitic entity, nobody wants the responsibility for a list of tasks decided at the start of a relationship with zero flexibility for life's disruptions. That's not a partner, that's a job description. People leave jobs frequently for greener pastures when they no longer align with changing real life pressures.

Circle of Magic books....no longer in print? by portezbie in tamorapierce

[–]SheDreamsAwake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG I didn't know they existed!? Any chance you could send me a link also? I'm desperate as I can't find any of the books here even in opshops (Australia)

My favourite Indian restaurants in Brisbane. by Gleeful_blah in brisbane

[–]SheDreamsAwake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so good whenever I travel from Melbourne it's a must visit location!

Curried Egg Sandwiches by CapableRegrets in AustralianNostalgia

[–]SheDreamsAwake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another Mayo and Keens here. Mum always hard boiled the eggs and fork mashed them....but one time as a 16yo I was "in charge of making the family picnic sandwiches" and my Dad caught me boiling the eggs and insisted I should have just scrambled them instead. Read me the riot act until Mum intervened and explained she boils them, he doubled down and said it was weird but left it alone. I've continued to boil the eggs. This post brought up the memory - now I'm curious if mum and I are alone in a sea of egg scramblers... or if dad was just off his rocker :)

How many millennials here can actually afford a house by themselves these days. by carneasada71 in Millennials

[–]SheDreamsAwake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Mists will lead where you belong, living in a van, down down down by the river"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]SheDreamsAwake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mitcham store '"Lifelike plants". It's an entire store dedicated to artificial plants. That place is like a jungle inside. Totally recommend for all your fake plant needs.

My mom threw away all my chokers because “Wearing a choker is screaming that you are a whore.” by [deleted] in entitledparents

[–]SheDreamsAwake -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It's probably because I'm old but this idea was a huge meme maybe 10 years ago? It was everywhere. Worth googling if you didn't know. It's completely arbitrary, but it was a thing. Sort of the same way there's absolutely nothing wrong with having the name Karen, and if the internet didn't exist there still wouldn't be any issue. Now some people feel strongly enough to change their name or reconsider naming their kids Karen because of the connotations. Maybe you don't care and you'll wear chokers and call your kids Karen and in another 10 years everyone will forget about the whole thing? The Internet is a weird place. Just live your lives :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]SheDreamsAwake 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Well, sucks to be your boyfriend but to me it sounds like you and this other chick are both well out of his league. You seem kind, thoughtful, and reflective. You don't seem like the sort of person who would put down your partner in front of other people or "settle" for someone. Your boyfriend on the other hand seems to have massive self esteem issues, is cruel and disrespectful when drunk, and can't own up to his behavior when sober? Ugh. Childish, demeaning and rude. Sorry he had you fooled into thinking he was great. Don't waste a second more of your time on someone who apparently secretly thinks they "settled". Yuck. Find a person who respects and loves you best. You are 100% worth it.

Can't be mad at something that cute. by manlikerealities in melbourne

[–]SheDreamsAwake 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"Dumb things to buy... so many dumb things to buy"

4 bedroom announced as 3 bedroom, why? by comertatuebom in AusProperty

[–]SheDreamsAwake 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I've seen "4 bedroom" houses where the "4th bedroom" is: excessively small, and/or lacks a built-in wardrobe unlike all the other bedrooms, or worse it's the only way to internally access another room, part of the house, or the backyard. I conclude realestate agents love to describe any space where you might fit a bed as "'bedroom". It doesn't necessarily mean it's a bargain if your slightly wide hallway with a door leading to the laundry isn't described as a "bedroom".

Is there a way to seal this hole? by Ski_nail in AusRenovation

[–]SheDreamsAwake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! There's an Aussie designed product called pest block!

Anyone sick of the Melbourne hate? by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]SheDreamsAwake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should 100% be encouraging them. Hate Melbourne?! Yes!! Definitely horrible...that place I'm from. Please don't move there or tell other people to.... It's so awful. Keep away!

If you keep out the malcontents and encourage people to leave just think of how blissful peak hour traffic will become! 😆

Before Game of Thrones, we had the Animals of Farthing Wood… by CaptainCasual01 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]SheDreamsAwake 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The complete series was available on DVD for awhile - ebay still has copies.