Hi everyone, and welcome to the October issue of The LAL Monthly. I have to admit, my chat game is pretty weak at the moment. What is there to say? A recruiter called and asked how my weekend was, and I replied by telling her that I unpacked the dishwasher. A friend and I spent an entire phone conversation talking about how we have nothing to talk about. The bar is LOW, people. I'm sure those of you living lives talk about your weekends, going places, seeing people, but for us in locked up old Melbournetown, there isn't much on aside from wistfully gazing at pictures of beaches on our MS computer wallpaper. Do you know what I even did in my boredom? I watched an episode of Judge Judy (I won't be judged *see what I did there* never miss an ep!) and the episode made me so upset for the woman on it that I spent time stalking online and then SLID INTO THE PLAINTIFF'S DMS TO TELL HER I WAS ROOTING FOR HER FROM AUSTRALIA. What is wrong with me?! Guys - I need professional help. That said, just cos I have no chat doesn't mean we don't have fun content! This month, I decided to write about the comparisons between dating and job seeking - you'll really be surprised by the similarities: |
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I thought I had found 'The One'. Almost like...a relationship. | | |
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In other news, October means Halloween, yay, except, doubt there will be any trick or treating, just my dog howling every time a kid walks past the door and me trying 100 times to get her to pose in her cute lil spider costume for her Instagram as her resident Momager. But it's not all bad. This month, we talk all our tv reviews, from The Home Edit (yass!) to the drama that was This Is Paris (whoa!) meet the coolest female electrician on the planet, go through a fashion retrospective and get ourselves ready for some good old fashioned shopping from bed. Let's go! |
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Co-Laller Nikki and I have been extremely busy watching a plethora of shows. Not for us, of course. This is for the masses. We're martyrs like that. In your downtime, have a flick through our latest reviews so you're not wasting your time for movies and tv such as The Home Edit, Indian Matchmaker, This Is Paris, My Octopus Teacher and more! | | |
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Got a problem that needs solving? Miss. Maple from HR is here to save the day. | | |
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Dear Miss. Maple, I feel like it is impossible to meet anybody. Pictures on dating apps are of guys taking gym selfies or with sedated tigers, or if I meet a guy, it usually dies out when he decides he is 'no longer ready' for a relationship (despite being on the apps already). Where are they?! Thanks, Over It Dear Over It, Maple understands. Pre-lockdown, I was alone all day, bored, and just wanted to meet a human to walk me or a dog to chase. But they were nowhere! My human tried an app too, but she found it was easier for me to just meet other dogs at the park. I got so close to one (or maybe too close to one) that she started to call me Raple. Also, many people come up to her to compliment me, many of them from the opposite sex. Have you thought of taking a dog for a walk just for the compliments and potential meetcutes? I don't mean to boast but everyone is obsessed with me and it totally works. Then you can try one of the four lockdown dates (there are only four) for maximum date time to see if they're worth it. And if not, at least you got to pat a dog. Signed, Miss. Maple |
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Okay guys, I have to admit - I don't have a fashion post this month. I know, sacrilege! I'll do two next month. Quick q - Should I bring back @comfygal on our Insta, where I review comfy home brand tracksuits that we are actually wearing, or nah? |
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But in its place, I have a celebrity post, and I feel my audience for this type of content (all three of us) also enjoy this wheel house of entertainment. I mean, you could judge what they're wearing, PLUS, one features the iconic Britney and Justin denim moment. You know you want it: |
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Stop trying to make shit couples happen. They're not going to happen. That means no Brad and Jen. Get over it. | | |
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what the f*ck does a ... actually do? |
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Each month, let's investigate a career we might know the title of, but have zero idea how they fill their 9-5. This month, let's find out - what the f*ck does an electrician do? With Madeline Hickey, Melbourne, AU |
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Who are you and what do you do? An electrician is licensed to test, disconnect and wire new circuits. I also install lights, power points and ovens. I'm in commercial construction, so my company focuses on hotels, apartments and office buildings. As they are larger buildings, often up to 60 stories, the mains cables and switchboards need a whole room as opposed to a small cabinet. Tell us about a day in the life... Each day is different, but by 6.30am we've all got our tools from the site safe and have a quick chat to the foreman (Jess: but that's the middle of the night!) If we're ‘Roughing In,’ we go up to the higher floors that have no windows and are just a concrete shell. We mark out the plans on the floor and run cables through the walls and ceiling so they can plaster over it. Once it's plastered, we ‘cut out’ light switches and power points. Downlights are lasered or measured so they all line-up, then we drill the plaster - it is the messiest/worst job! Once everything is painted, we can ‘Fit Off’. This involves twisting all the cables together and screwing everything back to the wall. We install a lot of LEDs in bathrooms, cabinets and window pelmets. Then we test everything and start powering up the rooms. There are usually months between all of these stages. We have to coordinate with other tradies, especially the plumbers, plasterers, tilers and painters. Do you like it? What’s good and bad about it? Every day is different and some days we have to haul heavy cables down 60 stories and running down the stairs as you do it. It still beats climbing in roofs or under the floor! Testing can be stressful, especially as it usually wasn't you running the cables so you have to guess how others have wired it. Once you turn stuff on though, it's the best feeling ever. I can't forget to mention the freezing early mornings and sizzlings days in the sun with no aircon. Not pretty at all! What kind of person should do it? Anyone with a brain and two hands can do this job. I didn't even know what a drill was when I started! It's a matter of listening and learning from more experienced tradies. It involves a lot of problem-solving and doing things quickly. Apprentices end up doing a lot of boring things like cable-tieing or running cables continually. It's non-stop and very physical. Also I love working on big sites with lots of people as i'm very social. Want your career featured? Yay froth that for you! Let us know below! |
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Featuring stories around the world of how a connection began - romances, friendships, and everything in between. |
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With Ash and Nicole It was the first day of drama school. Ash and Nicole locked eyes from across the room. Immediately, they felt they had an ESP connection, where they communicated that they were going to be friends because they did not fit in here. They were both there to 'achieve the dream' of a full-time gig on Home and Away, not to analyse the impact of Brecht in modern theatre. As the two misfits, they sat together at lunchtime, where Nicole soon learnt that Ash had been a bit of a late bloomer. Some may have even thought she had recently escaped an Amish cult. Nic took Ash under her wing, when she became a student and Nic, her 'sensei in life'. Fast forward 10 years and they're still great mates. Whilst neither of them are currently on Home and Away, Ash is a ‘K’ grade celebrity so same, same. |
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Got a good HWFM story? Amaze, we wanna know! |
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^ The only activities I have to look forward to right now. LAL is all about the activities! Get involved with: The Monday podcast question We get your opinions on fun stuff, like your worst iso habit, what you do that you're too old for, weird food combos and more - PLUS you might get featured in the pod and website! Bach Thread Every Wed and Thurs night, we run a Bachie Thread on our FB page where we all interact. The commentary is hilarious, and I legit get tears. All welcome to play! Writing For Us Did you know we do features? Have a look through our Contributor section, write in for How We First Met, have your job featured or get advice from Miss Maple - we love hearing from you! |
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Let's talk shopping sales. For our Aussies out there, we know our local retailers have been doing it tough. But so have you! Why not treat yourself with some of these local buys? I mean, it's basically charity. Also, October 13-14 is Amazon Prime Day (Jews never shop retail - write that down), so bookmark our Home Edit post for a ton of savings on organisational buys for your home during a sale! |
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| | Top 10 Local Products To Cheer You Up I like wine and donuts... | | |
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| | Want to get organised? Shop the look: The Home Edit Mmm, organisational porn... | | |
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Say hello to baby Remi - she's new! Thanks for this submission from Gabbi Menche. |
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This month, I'm annoyed with: My lack of a couple's show. Will and I have clocked the streaming sites, and spent many a night starting and not finishing crap shows and movies. We almost started chatting and reading, but then I remembered I had The Daily Mail app on my phone and all was forgotten.
Loving: Meal plans like Hello Fresh and Marley Spoon. Game changer! Pls sponsor me ASAP.
Hating: Not having the beach or a pool in my 5km jail radius for hot days. Must be nice... |
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-All of us in lockdown. Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm |
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Until next time! If you like it, please tell a friend! I need constant gratification from strangers. |
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