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Just your regular Joe trying to figure out how to save up more whilst surviving this cost of living crisis. :/

@simon
ABC: "What this means, unless the Coalition manages to bridge the gap in final counting..."

James McGrath:

Still haven't had your fill of election stories? This is new from us: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-10/election-results-independents-rising-charts/105267162 Incredible that third parties and independents have attracted more primary votes than the Liberal Party for the first time ever. #AusPol
Labor's landslide victory obscures a disturbing trend for the major parties

Labor took the glory, but beneath the surface of the election result an ongoing trend holds a warning for both major parties.

ABC News

It's almost been a year since I moved to Far North Queensland, I've been wondering how Cairns hasn't got drier, albeit it's much been cooler.

Perhaps the cold shower reminds me of how I got here in the early days - light showers with a touch of breezy wind.

[Life] has not been easy, but it is manageable. I think I kind of understand why people are doing it tough now. You have to do things you hate so that you are able to pay for the things you like to do. For almost a year, I've been taking double shifts in a day to set up this new chapter, and it's just difficult.

I cannot imagine how hard it can be for those who have kids or dependencies, but here's to a good start. Look up to the sky and just let yourself drift into the vast universe.

#introduction #newlife #newplace

Travelling tips: no need to carry too much stuff.   

20kg of baggage is a lot. Pack wisely. 

#travelling #travel #tips

"Fuck your second home"
Sticker spotted in Llanberis, North Wales

Couldn't believe that this would be the last sunset I would see in my workplace. There is a mix of gratitude, excitement, anger, disappointment, sadness, and a somewhat-fulfilling emotion mixed together.

Wage theft took place here, but so long as I get my independence and keep myself free from dangerous entanglements and worries, so be it. Better lay low than keep on fighting for a lost cause.

All's well that ends well, and the show must go on.

Skipped my breakfast today. Feels a little bit alerted, but somehow just don't have the energy to get things done.

Been thinking about doing some #raspberrypi projects, especially with Zero 2 W.

Probably it gives me some nostalgia using a 512MB PC - the slowness, the 'clunkiness.'  

But at the same time, I'm going to only use the CLI system, as this forces me to leave the GUI environment.

I have a joke about trickle down economics, but 99 percent of you won’t get it.

Happy Eid to those who celebrate β™‘

It's so nice to see friends post about their celebrations!