Oh god I do this.

This is what it’s like: I am Australian so Thanksgiving is meaningless to me. But a few years ago I happened to be in Roswell, New Mexico during that time with my boyfriend. The only open places near us were a Denny’s and a Walmart. It was one of the strangest experiences I’ve ever had. So desolate. So weird. So... we…

Oh hey my mum’s got that one, she loves it.

Shark week. I have not heard this before and I love it. Will now use exclusively.

Totally agree. If Kitchenette and Millihelen are gone, why am I even coming here? I like I Thee Dread, the Slot and Adequate Man but the good content is really few and far between. This sucks.

uh so true

I was on the (Paris) Metro once, as an exchange student in 1999, on my way home from school. Sitting across from me was a woman, nicely dressed in business attire, clearly a professional, briefcase et al. She had quite long brunette hair, of which several strands at a time she was using to vigorously floss her teeth.…

It’s worked for me MANY a time :) Particularly since I can be a bit awkward (although it’s been a long time) when it comes to actually recognising someone else’s interest - I’ve learnt over time that what I think it ‘just being friendly’ is often something else entirely.

Just add alcohol. Works a treat. That’s my socially irresponsible advise.

This whole Trump thing. It’s so weird from an outsider’s perspective. I mean, I’ve been wondering lately, if he did win, would the rest of the world’s leaders deal with him? He’s clearly batshit, right? Like, dangerously batshit. Here in oz, our previous prime minister (Abbott) was a bit like Trump, and he just got…

I lost a broadband router once. I picked it up after work, but was catching up with work people at the pub. Much drinking ensues, don’t remember getting home, woke up without router. Monday comes, I’m walking to work, and there it is, still in its wrapping, leant up against a tree in the park. In London, where loads…

...but, often they only really get a choice if they’ve got something to offer (wit, good looks, successful career). I know plenty of guys now in their mid forties who were waiting around for something better, but you know what? They might want to date a 23 year old, but most 23 year olds don’t want to date them. So…

Here in Oz a steamer is a whole ‘nother kettle of fish. Tee hee. I’m imagining someone ordering one at a cafe.

That cat though... wow. Adorable. I love a grumpy looking cat.

Honestly? They’re only ok. I think next time we would just get a tempur top bit, but a box spring base- it was very very expensive (about three thousand pounds) but we got top of the line as my partner was working in the industry and got a hefty discount. It depends on your sleep type, I actually prefer a harder bed…

That’s exactly right - sproinging up off the mattress, flipping and landing heavily on the mattress. Often accompanied by flipping and hitting the pillow to get it ‘just right’ ARGH.

We did this too - plus we got a Tempur mattress. Before, every time my partner would roll over (and roll over so violently, like jumping and rolling! so weird) I’d be woken up by the bouncing box springs and would be ANGRY. Now, we have a Tempur, and I can’t feel anything and it’s bliissss.

I agree. I don’t care either way about the Plant woman, but the tone was so incredibly judgey. It’s a shame, as I’m sure it’s (probably) not the case, but all the references to momtrepreneurs or whatever... it just comes across as written by someone with a huge chip on their shoulder. There was no need for that - the…

I don’t know, maybe it’s a culture thing but here in Australia it’s quite important to get kids to learn how to swim from when they’re babies. That’s probably a lifestyle/safety thing, the outdoor culture and whatnot but the earlier they learn to not drown the better. Backyard pools are so common though, which I guess…

I’m not sure about the states, but in the UK and Australia gin and tonic is a very popular/common drink. I think (I’m speaking generally here and could be way wrong) that Americans drink far more cocktails than their British and Australian/Kiwi friends. So, if you feel that top hats and curled moustaches are necessary…