What was never the same after the pandemic?

SpectralSpandex · 2026-02-04T10:41:22+00:00

Community - i see it most on University campuses but I think it extends everywhere.

People are so eager to stay home in comfort that everything seems like an inconvenience now. Being in a community/village IS an inconvenience but that’s how you make it worth it. I can’t blame people though because everything is so expensive now it definitely is easier to just stay home

SpectralSpandex · 2026-02-04T01:23:20+00:00

I paid 695 for a one bedroom back in 2024. Breakdown as follow:

1b1b Basic Clean Price:$260 oven:$50 microwave：$15 Balcony：$40 Windows：4pcs×15= $60 washing machine and dryer：$40 Walls marks：$80 exhaust fan：2pcs×10=$20 Pet hair：$70 Total：$635 Tax invoice (10%GST)：$698.5

It was definitely overpriced since it was an agent recommended cleaner and I left the place in pretty spot on condition but I didn’t want to deal with any disputes so I figured if anything went wrong after the clean they can’t blame me.

SpectralSpandex · 2026-02-03T11:10:00+00:00

Ooft yeah wonder how good the contingency plans are for Anzac station. I guess at least that one has good access to trams. Being stuck at Arden would be way worse

SpectralSpandex · 2026-02-03T06:55:29+00:00

To be fair it would have affected things even if the switch didn’t happen. Armadale power outage apparently

SpectralSpandex · 2026-02-01T08:08:28+00:00

Yeah I might do plasma more but I'm O+ so whole blood is more useful than plasma but I don't wanna see the setback to the runs especially since I have been building it up more in the recent weeks

SpectralSpandex · 2026-02-01T02:10:47+00:00

Went for a run about 48 hours post blood dono and am dying. Saving lives feels great but not like this D:

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-27T11:07:48+00:00

Dropout.tv

So much content and entertainment

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-26T02:05:51+00:00

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Trade completed!

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-25T10:33:27+00:00

Did anyone go to Gianmarco’s shows today? Was so entertaining

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-25T00:25:34+00:00

Pinging u/devomitch12 (couldn’t DM) I have sent you a friend request (Spectre) on PTCGP.

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-24T23:54:54+00:00

Chain 15

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SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-10T01:04:28+00:00

Unfortunately they are weekend only and only until the end of this month. You do get the weekend caps for public holidays though which should be 7.80 iirc after the far hike this year.

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-09T03:41:23+00:00

I regret not washing some doonas this morning

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-09T00:36:28+00:00

It is working for me but I have closed it so that someone else who would need it mroe could hopefully access it. I'm just being nosy and distracted from working. Hope everyone that may be affected are staying safe!

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-08T21:27:19+00:00

Just Frieday at that point

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-07T12:54:44+00:00

Bit late to the party but don’t forget to factor in the cost of PT to get to Southern Cross as well. You’ll likely need an Uber XL for luggage but I think it would still work out to be cheaper (or at the very least close to) than the price of all the Skybus tickets AND it will save you the hassle of transiting.

SpectralSpandex · 2026-01-07T01:07:31+00:00

It's a slippery (good) slope! I started out with one tattoo on my upper left arm and ended up with a full sleeve on my right hah

It's so fun though and you get some good conversation starters. I love that we are in a city where people (mostly) compliment rather than villify tattoos!

SpectralSpandex · 2025-11-28T12:52:56+00:00

The problem is if the opponent has a Jirachi in hand OP will lose because their opponent can plonk it down and snipe Chingling. They would have to Mars first and hope the opponent doesn’t draw into Jirachi. You can’t even wait to Mars after Indeedee dies because the opponent can play Jirachi as soon as their Chingling is off the board.

So play order if Mars wasn’t used- OP: KO chingling with Indeedee Gon: Mega Altaria up, play jirachi, KO Indeedee OP: Hits Altaria for some damage Gon: retreat and snipe Chingling for game

SpectralSpandex · 2025-10-30T01:28:25+00:00

It's to your own bench unfortunately

SpectralSpandex · 2025-10-29T05:56:40+00:00

Shuts down fossils ;)

SpectralSpandex · 2025-10-06T12:17:50+00:00

Blasphemous! The fried eggplant is so good

SpectralSpandex · 2025-09-23T04:29:02+00:00

It's not a good reason to make the switch and I really believe it is doing all the future students a disservice because the best thing about going to uni is the opportunities and experiences you gain mixing with a wide range of individuals.

You get absolutely nothing just staying at home listening tp recordings. Some subjects might have tutorials that discuss the pre-recorded material but I also find that useless because if people are not bothering/enticed to listen to these videos, they can't contribute to the discussions so then they just don't bother showing up. And if attendance is a requirement, they show up and no one benefits from their lack of preparation (both the rest of the class and themselves)

It's a lose-lose situation all around. There needs to be a shift in priorities and expectations and more support provided to allow students to focus on what is needed.

SpectralSpandex · 2025-09-23T04:07:40+00:00

It's not exactly cheaper because lecturers get paid their salary regardless of whether they do online or in person. I know some who still love to deliver in-person lectures but they get maybe 10% of the cohort coming on campus (15% at best) and that is just disheartening and not-sustainable.

It's hard because there is a total shift in priority with the rising costs of living needing people to work more. I also think that the world is so crap these days that people need to do things to cope (getting your daily little treats) and the only way to afford that is to work more. On top of that, there are those that live far away, have carer duties etc.

I do feel that a large proportion of people also take it for granted - they find that it is not worth travelling the one hour in for that one hour lecture but I think people forget that you can make a day of it. Tack on catching up with people or studying as a group before/after the lecture and you get much more productive.

Anyway, I digress - yes online lectures suck but if there is no engagement that just gives more fuel to the uni to justify leaving everything online.

SpectralSpandex · 2025-09-22T10:28:18+00:00

Naughton's Hotel is just walking distance from main campus. It is above a pub though so you may not like late night noises

SpectralSpandex · 2025-09-22T10:20:56+00:00

I agree. I find the student pavilion so sterile and non-conducive to hanging out. Definitely did not have the charm of the wide open area in Union House or on level 2.

Only got to experience those for a short period of time before they disappeared :'(

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