I got an Amazon parcel today with my name and address, but I did not place the order. It had a $20 Shrek picture storybook in it. I’m going to assume it’s a joke birthday present from one of my silly friends, but a tiny part of me wonders if it’s someone from my past trying to call me an ogre. Either way, how bizarre.
Reminds me of Super Mario Bros where there are those flying turtle things as you progress through the levels
There’s the six degrees of separation theory where it’s likely everyone is connected through chains of acquaintances consisting of five intermediaries. There seems to be a loneliness epidemic going on where people are finding it difficult to make friends, but maybe in some way, we are all mutuals?
Wow that’s so shit :( I’m sorry you had to put up with those side effects for so long.
It sucks how many psychiatrists don’t do their due diligence, and give their patients a schedule 8 med and say go on your merry way. People with ADHD have issues with executive functioning!
To your sister. 🥂❤️
My gosh, I don’t get why people are so hung up about Acknowledgments of Country. Every single university class or meeting has had one. I don’t see why it’s a big deal. It is just a statement that acknowledges that we are on Aboriginal land as a sign of respect. I can see how people see it as tokenistic, but I think a) it doesn’t have to happen at every single gathering and b) it is the least we can do, considering many Aboriginal people had violent atrocities committed against them, and many communities are the way they are now because of things brought about by settler-colonials.
An Acknowledgement of Country is not saying Australia isn’t everyone’s country, it’s just acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land we’re on! It’s not saying we don’t have permission to be here as people with settler-colonial backgrounds, it’s just an ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Many people who grew up before the 2000s never even learnt about our history. We learn about history so we don’t fuck up like people in the past did, and commit violent atrocities against groups of people. It doesn’t have to be everywhere, as most places only do it during important events or gatherings (I agree, it doesn’t have to happen EVERY single time people gather). A simple statement or ceremony performed by an Elder, is the least we can do.
You’ll spot it right away, with a sea of people dressed in all different colours (ymmv) talking loudly.
Saw this comment on Facebook about AoCs in Early Childhood Education which sums up my opinion on this well.
The ANZAC ceremony was held on Country. Country is the land, sky, waterways, and all the cultural knowledge and practices connected to it. Acknowledgment of Countries and Welcome to Countries (look up the differences between the two) are a matter of respect.
What streaming app is that? He’s pretty popular on Spotify.
Whittaker’s chocolate had a chokehold on me this week.
He needed a big whack in the head.
I have to say A+ for effort on the sign he was wearing.
Did you say…
checks notes
…Wolf… urine?
Civic duty ✅️
Climate change denier outside the voting centre yelled out, “Climate change isn’t real, prove me wrong,” and stared me dead in the eyes. I wanted to give him the lesson that the Year 7s will be doing in a few weeks, but I was ill-prepared lol. Next election, I’m coming for ya old mate
Also the amount of paper wasted is insane to me.
That is a sizzling take
Sent to my symphonic metal loving friend, thanks for sharing!
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
HOLD ON TO THAT FEELIN’
STREETLIGHTS
PEOPLEEEEEEEEEEEE
It turns out it was my friend who sent the book. How bizarre.