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    It's a lesson most of us only ever learn the hard way. We like to help and support our friends but some people need far more than we can...
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    I guess I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie. I love the crash of thunder, especially when the lightning prepares me for a loud sound that...
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    I didn't but it always scared me. A quake only lasts a couple of minutes usually, but when you're trying to prevent your prize aquarium...
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    We should all form a clan of drag performers. That would be a lot of fun.
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    Oh no! That would be awful. Hope you never had an incident with the fish tank.
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    As gentle as the quakes are by the time they reach Darwin they're pretty scary when you have a large fish aquarium in your lounge room...
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    I came here to post basically the same thing but was worried about coming across as too harsh as well lol. I've had several friends like...
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    My thoughts are similar to your own in this, some people might think my attitudes are a bit harsh but I spent the first 50 years of my...
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    I'd never experienced it before. We rarely ever get earthquakes where I live. I thought the house had been hit by a truck but then the...
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    Darwin gets a lot of earthquakes, or the effects of them anyway. They happen out in the Banda Sea north west of Darwin and Darwin gets...
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    I have the same problem. I try to keep busy with multiple activities, like studying on Duolingo, reading and recently embroidery. If...
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    The kids love going in the car for a drive even more than for walks. The entire neighbourhood can hear their excitement. 🤣 I take...
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    Nice! What kind? Yes. I have 3 dogs. Two of the three are very calm since I cant do much from my accident. Boredom is a new thing for...
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    I have two K9s. I am not allowed to get bored according to them. Do you have pets?
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    Individuals on the spectrum may experience boredom differently due to challenges in engagement and attention. Boredom can dominate when...
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