I have reached the “discount on my gozleme” stage of QVM-local. They now know me, know my order and - per my receipt - charge me about half of what they should.

This is great

Just made a meeting for next week with the boss to discuss the KPI drama

Bro came over w/ bubs:

Thankfully everything was pretty relaxed.

This client keeps trying to slide more work into any proposal I give, it's really frustrating. I say it costs $X to do Y, they agree to the cost but then say oh we want to include Z too. No, the price is for Y only. I hate having to put my foot down and say no sorry, it will cost more to include Z, but I have to be firm or I'll get walked all over. Then they do it again.

The FishieOne has finally figured out the window shelf. I should be ashamed of disturbing him.

We went back to the botanical Gardens today to do some bird watching.

Purple Swamphen

Crested pigeon

And what I thought to be a crested pigeon but turned out to be bark.

I really struggle to take pics outside

Arrived at my northern WA destination yesterday afternoon, thank goodness the nights are cool so I could sleep in my campervan. Lovely to be with family but my socialising meter is at zero and I was honestly pooped after all that driving. Although this van has been very comfortable to drive...

Things are a bit intense with this part of the family atm as well - pregnancy hormones, grandparents clashing with the kids, grandparents don't even like each other, someone has a bad cold... I'm going to make sure I build in enough me time to recover.

Idk why as I've gotten older I seem to be becoming more of an introvert; I came out west to stop being so alone but I guess I've gotten so used to my own company that being social truly requires more effort.

E: that's a lot of negativity though. There is so much beauty in the landscape, and it's so radically different to anything in Victoria. It seems like old school neighbourhood vibes still survive in parts over here, too. So far..

Don't tell anyone but I just had CCs and corn relish dip for dinner 🤫

I cleaned the van's windows, using one of the sprays that helps stop rain sticking to it. It's also supposed to reduce ice formation. Finger's crossed on the last one, having to de-ice the windscreen before you can go home from a 12 hour night shift really sucks.

Also made a few upgrades

Goodnight ❤️

beach 🌞

i really like this pic of the mussels, I like the sand, green sea lettuce, blue black mussels, white tube worm shells and rock

and I took a video of blue crabs

The black cat is in my yard! Better not let the Melbaby see that

Morning everyone.

Took a couple of sick days...cause why not.

Back to it today. Calendar blocked out to get shit done. Praying no one messages me and forgets I exist so I can actually finish my tasks.

good night everyone

sweet dreams 😘

It is a beautiful day out there. 🌞

beach because the next few days will be rainy

Can I order before Chef is up?

Ravioli?

I got through a morning of chatting and lunch, and after a bunch of bombshell comments on other family members and various political opinions it's now time to hibernate for a bit. Sadly my campervan is absolutely boiling but I've cracked open a window to see if that helps. I should've brought my real summer clothes like those Uniqlo cool tech things, not t-shirts 🫠 30°C and the sun is biting!

Today is mostly do-nothing day, tomorrow I'll go see the rock art and maybe a bit of town, Saturday more town stuff and stocking up, Sunday I'm heading off for 3 nights at Karijini with enough supplies I hope...

Jathan from the podcast This Machine Kills is having a book launch in Carlton today. If nothing else, there's free beer

https://events.humanitix.com/sadowkski-the-mechanic-and-the-luddite-launch

sore back, I must lie down

Lovely day. I've gotten the lawn mowed and gave the mower a thorough clean. It's actually warm enough to have windows opened and the fan on to get some fresh air.

I just oversteamed tonight's dumplings. Do not recommend. Flabby dumpling pastry is not nice ...

A rather bleh day.

Did manage to get to the gym, do shopping and do some music stuff but otherwise very low energy.

Looking forward to a night out Saturday night.

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There's always one level or area in a Mario game that makes you wonder why the game developers hate you so much.

Woah there's an El Jannah charcoal chicken on Swanston st just south of Bourke St. Going to have to give that a go soon