And today is .......

[twentyforty]

Look man , the day wasn’t offical until the 80s. I personally don’t give a shit . There’s multiple other days in the 365 that can be less divisive and more galvanising to ultimately do the thing that Aus day is supposed to . Be a flag waving F U to the world about how awesome our country is ! I could not give a shit , about feeling guilty as a white man or not , or virtue signalling from both the professional protestors out of Newtown , as well as the extreme right wing .
But you’re right . People can’t help to peacock and turn everything into some kind of virtue signalling scoreboard . That’s not what my post is. I neither feel any guilt for other people’s actions in the past , nor do I feel that I’m gonna jump on , “what about the white man “ bullshit going around lately.
All I wanna do is say I love Australia . And I have shed blood sweat and tears in honour of the flag . Like many others in many fields . It’s litterally gods country .
A lot of people talk about this type of rhetoric , but have never put thier actual skin in the game , whether it waving the flag in international research for cancer all the way to representing your country in the beer skilling world champs at Oktoberfest .
I say all that , because I honestly feel that the squeaky wheel gets grease . And theres a lot of squeaky wheels getting around at the moment . Who neither deserve grease , or wd40 , nor being put on the bike in the first place .
I personally feel there’s a huge “what about me” thing getting around where every person feels like they’re not getting thier flowers . When in reality , if you’re an Aus citizen in whatever way you’ve literally won the lottery .
Thinking about all the people to have every lived , to live in a penal colony at the end of the earth / a forgotten about slice of paradise prior to that , we should all be kissing the ground when we wake up.
That’s how I feel . As bad as you might think your situation is because you can help looking over the neighbours fence and staring at thier green grass . Have. a look a few block so over(the rest of the world) . Theres no green grass at all. And sorry , jumping on a plane to live in Dubai , where if you piss off the wrong dude , wearing a white a robe , can land your whole family in detention , is not a better place , as I’ve been seeing on my social media feed lately .

Good post! Enjoy your time in Dubai.

 

[Tucker]

Five years later we see masked agents of that authoritarian oligarchical regime murdering its citizens that are peacefully protesting to "stop the shit show" in their neighbourhoods.

Peacefully protesting LOL!!!!
The levels of delusion in this post are award worthy.

 

[tiger_one]

January 31



National Hot Chocolate Day steams onto our calendar each January 31. Yes, today is all about that comforting, delicious cup of hot chocolate; the sweet treat that warms the body and the heart. It is a warm drink that evokes memories of childhood and makes you happy to drink it.

Hot chocolate is a popular winter drink in Australia, often enjoyed in cafes or at home as a comforting alternative to coffee or tea. The original comfort food, there’s nothing quite like a mug of hot choccy to warm you from the inside and leave you feeling content.

It's especially popular among younger Australians, with nearly a fifth of Generation Z drinking it in an average week.

Don’t go to bed without it! Drinking hot cocoa at night is a common habit and for good reason. It helps your body and mind relax. The warm temperature and cozy feeling make it a perfect drink before bed. Even though cocoa has small amounts of natural stimulants, many people find it helps them wind down. The cocoa content in hot chocolate contains tryptophan, which contributes to the production of sleep-promoting serotonin and melatonin, and the act of drinking a warm beverage can have a soothing psychological effect that helps prepare your body for sleep.

And hot chocolate is healthy too: compared to coffee, hot chocolate contains less fat and calories and is a good source of antioxidants. Hot chocolate's major ingredient – cocoa, contains numerous healthy elements such as antioxidants like flavonols and phytosterols that quickly lower LDL cholesterol levels in the blood, protecting against any early heart ailments, coronary diseases, or heart attacks.

Further, studies have suggested that cocoa consumption might help with heart health factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol, and can boost artery health, vision and brain function.

Research has demonstrated evidence of improved brain blood flow, oxygen levels, or nerve function as measured by imaging tests or tests of electrical activity in the brain after the consumption of cocoa drinks. According to Harvard University, drinking two cups of hot chocolate every day could help boost memory and thinking skills in older adults.

When dark chocolate is used to make your hot chocolate, your beverage contains antioxidants, like polyphenols and flavonoids, which can help reduce the negative impact of aging, as well as boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.

Hot cocoa/chocolate supports healthy blood flow to the brain, which may help with focus and memory. Some studies have even linked regular cocoa intake with improved brain performance, especially in older adults. These effects are among the long-term hot cocoa health benefits that come from consistency.

Tips to make Hot Chocolate drinks even healthier: Make it from scratch, so you can control the ingredients. Use dark chocolate that's at least 70 percent cacao. Choose a low sugar or sugar-free sweetener or adjust sweetness with your preferred type or amount of sweetener. Consider protein options.

Fun Facts about Hot Chocolate:

• The single most important rule is simple but often overlooked: never let the milk boil.
• The milk matters! The higher the fat content in milk, the creamier the hot chocolate will taste.
• On average, a 240 ml serving of hot chocolate made with whole milk and cocoa powder contains approximately 150-200 calories.
• In November 2010, Nestlé made The World’s Largest Cup of Hot Chocolate (about 2,400.05 litres) in Mexico.

“Hot chocolate is just coffee in pajamas”

“Keep calm, sip cocoa”

“Hot chocolate is hot milk in superhero mode”

"Happiness is a hot chocolate moment."