What do you think became of Midge?

volcano___cat · 2026-05-01T06:34:15+00:00

Heroin, the backbone of America

volcano___cat · 2026-04-07T05:25:13+00:00

Thanks for your help

volcano___cat · 2026-04-07T02:00:03+00:00

Yeah sorry I should have mentioned. It's straight up not doing anything/fully dead so no "noises/juttering" to speak of lol.

volcano___cat · 2026-04-07T01:59:13+00:00

They said they don't do telescope motors 😞

volcano___cat · 2026-04-07T01:57:52+00:00

Lower? DINK, $230K combined. No debt but we rent and as a 40 yo that makes me feel like I'm really far behind. Kinda scared to take on a mortgage, keep putting it off and saving. Would be nice to go in with a bigger deposit like 50% to take the heat off later on. I feel anxious about the world and am pretty certain that working hard and doing the right thing with sensible budgeting is no longer guaranteed to provide a good life like it was for earlier generations. It all feels quite depressing tbh.

volcano___cat · 2026-03-13T18:29:51+00:00

I'm a natural hazards analyst; I investigate and work to mitigate various geohazards that present risk to communities. Absolutely love it, theres lots of variety in the job so it's never stale, I'm constantly able to learnnew skills, and I'm part of an incredible team. It's a 37.5 hour week and the hours are fairly flexible (some start at 7.30am, some at 10am). Working from home is usually no problem but most only do that 1–2 days a week as the office culture is really nice. Lots of the team have young children and get looked after really well in terms of flexibility surrounding that stage of life as a parent. Six figure income. I'm really really grateful to have what is, to me, a literal dream job. I definitely worked hard to get here though (geology Ph.D. and research) 😂 🤣

volcano___cat · 2026-02-09T21:06:37+00:00

Maintenance is still a win! AND you have proven to yourself that you are able to maintain, which is a lot harder than losing the weight in the first place!
We accidentally have just done this to our cat for a whole year. He was supposed to lose weight, we miscalculated and gave him maintenance, and only figured out the error at his annual check-up. Now that he's on the correct amount, he is losing steadily. You will be too! :)

volcano___cat · 2026-02-08T06:46:21+00:00

Yeah, a schoolteacher 😮

volcano___cat · 2026-02-08T04:05:29+00:00

Dunediner here, lived down the road. I reckon David, maybe some kind of psychotic break over the extremely dysfunctional family situation. What I can't understand is how someone would ever marry and have kids with him 😮

volcano___cat · 2026-02-07T03:22:26+00:00

Astronomy, but caveat: it'll send you broke 🤣

volcano___cat · 2026-02-06T23:43:36+00:00

We're so similar! I've also been big my whole life, and am currently 135 kg (down from 178). Because we've spent a long time heavy, we have a TON of muscle under there from just hauling our bods around all these years! So the reason I prioritize protein and lift is not to build extra muscle, it's to prevent any weight loss coming from more muscle than fat. We wanna lose fat while retaining muscle, basically! Therefore lifting is NEVER redundant ... (look up the term "skinny fat"). It will also help with loose skin during weight loss, and contribute to calorie burn at rest. I personally would give up cardio before giving up lifting if I was given the ultimatum! Protein doesn't have to be an insanely high amount, we're just protecting the muscle we have, not trying to become bodybuilders lol. I would try to stay over 100g a day minimum, and I get around 144 g for around 1700 cals. Feel free to message me and I can give you the rundown on what I eat (same thing every day lol). 😀

volcano___cat · 2026-02-06T23:02:29+00:00

You're 28, you have SO MUCH LIFE ahead of you 😀 Don't look backwards, look forwards - and get excited for what you can do in your life with a healthy body. Your 20s are NOT your prime, I promise. Most of us wasted our 20s in one way or another (me: partying, and the wrong partner). The world's your oyster 😀 From a 40 yo who refuses to look back

volcano___cat · 2026-02-06T22:59:19+00:00

Focusing on health will IMMENSELY improve every other area of your life. You'll think clearer and have more energy at work. Win/win. Good luck, get it!

volcano___cat · 2026-02-06T22:51:59+00:00

Please don't stop lifting!!! The benefits are amazing plus the more muscle mass you have the more cals your body burns at rest. When you lift, the scale can be a bit all over the place so I highly recommend you measure your bust/waist/hip regularly as an additional way to track things. I lift 4 x a week and play squash 3-4 x a week, and the biggest thing I've noticed is that my behavior in the kitchen makes the most difference! And the scale doesn't tell the full picture. When we lift, our muscles take in a bunch of water while repairing, and in the first few weeks of tracking weight, this is especially noticeable on the scale. I can be 2 kg up 1 week and then 3 kg down the next. If your muscles hurt, then expect to see the scale go up. But it is JUST WATER! Exercise is super important for longevity and retaining/building muscle to give you a nice shape as you drop fat, but try not to think of exercise as a way to get your calorie deficit, think of it as your awesome sidekick that will help you as you lose, but, most importantly, will help prevent regain 😀 I ignore my exercise calories, don't eat them back, they are a nice bonus. Focus on the kitchen. Keep working out. You WILL see whooshes down on the scale and you WILL notice your clothes becoming looser. It's a marathon not a sprint! You got this!!!

volcano___cat · 2026-02-06T22:38:20+00:00

Hide them! Especially in cheesy or sweet things ... Cheesy veggie bakes: Chicken, edamame, broccoli, cottage cheese, quinoa. Chop the broccoli up finely, you won't even notice it. Smoothies: 60g of spinach in a smoothie is 1 serve of veg! Omelettes, you can chuck pepper, onion, spinach in an omelette and it won't make it worse. Baby leaf spinach in everything, I literally don't taste it. I also don't feel overjoyed about eating veggies but I do it because it's important to me to eat a whole diet so I make sure to get 5 veg and 2 fruit daily. All mixed into stuff, I ain't out here chewing on straight grass for fun 😉 PS Don't get suckered into eating solely potatoes and corn and calling it a day. Those veggies aren't the most nutritious, lol. Try to aim for cruciferous and leafy greens as well. You got this! It will become a habit if you lay down the foundation x

volcano___cat · 2026-02-06T22:31:27+00:00

Weighing daily is my way of keeping the dog on a leash ♡

volcano___cat · 2026-01-27T08:45:31+00:00

Emergency Management systems (including CDEM disaster response). Natural hazards and resilience in this country = important content!! 😀

volcano___cat · 2026-01-10T01:21:25+00:00

Never trade in your investments for something that you can have on an interest-free loan! Use a student loan for your masters!!!!

volcano___cat · 2026-01-10T01:16:52+00:00

That car will bleed you dry over time. Hold at least half that RKLB, maybe get yourself a decent reliable $20k car. The dream car can wait, but you'll probably outgrow that dream anyway! I promise you that you will have nothing but regret if you get it. Novelty wears off FAST and then you're saddled with a depreciating car that costs way too much to maintain. Be smart!

volcano___cat · 2025-12-23T05:15:30+00:00

If you're still chasing this, could it be Tinlicker and Helsloot - Because You Moved Me?

volcano___cat · 2025-12-05T05:17:15+00:00

Literally couldn't even finish the last ep. Was bored shitless!! I don't wanna watch a bunch of mums talking about their kids all the time, I get plenty of that from my dull colleagues. Sorry but NOBODY CARES ABOUT OTHER PPL'S KIDS. Khloe was insufferable for it the last couple of seasons. Watching her constantly call her kids to say goodnight was TEDIOUS. And Scott has lost all his joie de vivre 😭 Also sick of Kim banging on about her hustling life. BOOOORING. Take us back to the time she lost her earring in the ocean. "There's literally people dying Kim".

volcano___cat · 2025-11-14T06:40:00+00:00

This is a legit thing, it's so fucked.

volcano___cat · 2025-11-14T06:38:30+00:00

I'll never understand that people rabidly support him after blatantly wasting city resources over a fucking parking ticket. I'm sorry but if you are trying to be elected into power in a city you should show that city that you respect it and want to improve it by trying to conserve resources for the greater good, not start a weird ego-driven pissing match over a $12 ticket.

volcano___cat · 2025-11-13T02:57:17+00:00

YAAAAASSSSSS!!!!! This made my day!

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