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  • Aradina [They/Them]@lemmy.ml
    17·
    2 years ago

    Further update for anyone who saw my previous posts:

    I haven’t gotten the message telling me I’ve been accepted, but my payment in my Centrelink online account has swapped to Disability Support Pension. This is such a huge load off my shoulders. I finally made it.

    Payment schedule is odd, my “last payment” listed says 13th of July, but I received my $33 telephone allowance just after midnight tonight, which is odd since that was meant to arrive tomorrow. My first listed payment(the 13th of July “last payment” one) also has reduced pension payment but 3x the rent assistance and pension supplement on it. Very weird.

    Still have to wait on Centrelink’s letter to see if I have any mutual obligations, but I’m so happy. I think I’ll get some backpay to my claim date, but some people have said online that they only backpay if the claim took over 6 months, or had to be appealed. So I’m not sure. Still. Happy.

    • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
      6·
      2 years ago

      That’s awesome news for you. Dealing with Centrelink is such a pain, it’s great to actually get some good out of it.

    • landsharkkidd@aussie.zone
      3·
      2 years ago

      While I was on the Disability Support Pension I only had to apply for 12 jobs which was nice. I still had to go in to so my provider and such, but they were nice enough where if I say “I can’t, I am in a lot of pain” she’d be like “okay I’ll reschedule”. But I still wish I could’ve just had phone call appointments… sigh.

      But this is very exciting for you! It felt so good when I got my backpay back in early 2020.

  • Rusty Raven @aussie.zoneM
    10·
    2 years ago

    I just won Metro lotto - arrived at the station as the train was pulling up, and got a forward facing window seat.

  • 00Steve@aussie.zone
    10·
    2 years ago

    Competed in another marathon axe throwing tournament on Sunday. The level of competition was crazy, 12 out of 19 people hitting the max score throughout the day, i hit it 6 times, the top guy hit it 12 times. Finished the round robin in 3rd and then after an incredibly tough finals came home with 3rd place. Everything is really coming together, i have a 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the last 3 major comps ive entered and its all great practice for Sydney in September :)

    • melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone
      4·
      2 years ago

      heeeeyyyy nice to see you here. congrats on the results: ive been to maniax a few times this year mostly for friends’ birthdays etc, and its actually pretty hard to improve, so nice one!

  • StudSpud The Starchy@aussie.zone
    10·
    2 years ago

    Zoning out with my jeans halfway up my thighs,
    Sitting on the couch, waiting for the sunrise.
    Gonna leave the house, these walls I despise,
    Though I’m loathe to leave, I must break these ties.

    I’ve been in good company, while all by myself,
    I should break these walls, I should reach out,
    But I don’t see the point, I’m full of self-doubt.
    I know I’ll feel better,
    If I accept this offer.
    But they could do better,
    What do I have to offer?
    Am I really so human to be around others?
    Can I be carefree, can I not be a bother?
    Ignore that aversion!
    Maybe I’m cool in person…
    There’s only one way to know:
    I have to get up and go.

    Edit: Image Description: white/tabby cat on my clothing rack. He has a look of slight worry as his backfeet (not pictured) fall between the rungs.

  • SpinMeAround@aussie.zone
    8·
    2 years ago

    I have way too many things to do, so of course I’m not doing any of them because I don’t know where to start. Small bites. Getting dressed is a good start. I’ve already scrubbed the shower and washed my hair. Dressed, dry hair, clean floors is next.

    • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
      4·
      2 years ago

      Hey that’s great, you’ve already done heaps! I like to write a “done” list as much as a “to do” list. It helps me feel a bit more accomplished.

  • Bacon@aussie.zone
    7·
    2 years ago

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  • PeelerSheila @aussie.zone
    6·
    2 years ago

    Day 18 of exercise program and day 3 of 10 day tummy challenge completed. I’m already feeling like I can walk a little straighter! Which is great because I’m a real sloucher.

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
        3·
        2 years ago

        I hope they do the character justice. I remember reading a bunch of SW novels back in the late 90s and was introduced to him. He was fine in Rebels but definitely needs a bigger role.

    • TinyBreak@aussie.zone
      3·
      2 years ago

      I’m familiar with the character. I’ve seen a bit of clone wars, but basically nothing of rebels. And I’m a huge fan of Rosario Dawson… but I don’t understand why she sounds so… flat? Is that the word? To me Ahsoko was anything BUT. She was bright, inquisitive and driven. And the clips I’ve seen of rebels she was a touch more reserved and self confident, but this version of her she sounds like she’s totally over everything and everyone.

      I don’t think it’s Rosario’s fault, I just don’t like the direction this is going.

      • MeanElevator@aussie.zone
        2·
        2 years ago

        Rebels was meh at the start, but got pretty dang good. Clone wars is a must watch for SW fans.

        Maybe they’re taking a ‘mature and dejected’ Ahsoka approach in this?

  • just_kitten@aussie.zone
    2·
    2 years ago

    I’ve arrived at my cousins place out west that I’m catsitting at for the next month. It’s one of those soulless rabbit warren new estates but the house itself is actually really nice (they supervised the build and did a lot of rectifications) Cat is fairly happy with her own company but still appreciates a human to dish out the wet food…

    Despite a second physio visit my neck and shoulders are still feeling awful. Flat out of money until i get paid tomorrow night, but on top of buying me groceries of my exact favourite brands and leaving the house in a very clean and cozy state, my cousin and partner have very generously left a $500 gift card. What a lovely feeling. Going to use that on a massage this weekend. I’m disgustingly exhausted …

    • PeelerSheila @beehaw.org
      0·
      2 years ago

      Neck and shoulder pains are so horrible, ugh! Those rabbit warren estates are soulless at night. I grew up near one and I went to parties as a teen where I was actually grateful for hearing cold chisel. Keep us posted.

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
        1·
        2 years ago

        I won’t lie, I’m kind of glad to be away from the hustle and bustle and to sleep to the sound of total silence. That said, I can see how one becomes house bound here. There is nothing within walking distance and zero things to do.

    • Duenan@aussie.zone
      0·
      2 years ago

      That’s so nice of them to do that for you.

      I hope the pain isn’t too bad. You didn’t pinch a nerve did you?

      Rest well and hope you feel better soon Kitten!

      • just_kitten@aussie.zone
        0·
        2 years ago

        No idea if I pinched a nerve. Honestly maybe I did but the physio keeps going on about stress and I’m like yeah I know that’s an issue but I think something specific has happened here

        • Duenan@aussie.zone
          1·
          2 years ago

          You can sort of hurt yourself from bunching and hunching up your shoulders for an extended time like I have done or leaning one to one side unnaturally.

          I’ve done a pinched nerve twice. One time I stretched in bed and felt the twinge and intense pain. It’ll slowly get worse over time and you won’t be able to move much due to the pain as time goes on.

          Needed strong anti inflammatory meds for both occasions.

          Did you feel anything or remember anything like a sharp pain or twinge between all the pain came to be what it was?