March 08, 2022
March 2022
February 08, 2022
February 2022
Mom threw out the range hood filters because she does not know how to clean them in 1999. Now whenever she fry up food, the walls and doors get greasy. Mom complains no one help clean the wall. Standing back a far this is self inflicted stuff. Mental really. I used sugar scrub to clean the walls. She called it cancerous stuff. Since the house is 24/7 greasy, I am the only one doing the scrubbing, and I am the only who has a job. It is just too much upkeep for me. I have been seeking someone to help replace the range hood, but several companies told me the job was too small to profit from, and some don’t even fix range hood. Now I finally found one who is willing and I needed someone at home be present to get the quote for me while I’m at work. Both mom and bro protested and yelling nothing is broken. Mom face palms and insist can you cancel it. Bro goes he was never consulted about the issue. Sigh. 23 years is long enough. How much longer should I wait for the range hood to be replaced? How much longer should I scrub the walls on my days off. I’m learning these people love living in grease.
A video of my short trip to #Torquay back in February 2022 with @sngo1982 . It was so cool to be riding a 90 years old plane. Also, I loved the mid air tricks too. Go #Tigermoth!https://t.co/9nhWiVMQAT
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 22, 2022
#staycation with @sngo1982 in #Torquay day 2. The Wave Rider shuttle bus saved the day, (no Taxi here, maybe Uber, BYO car really). The ride on Tiger Moth plane was an exhilarating experience. Also, we were blessed with beautiful weather too. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/T5mlNkCT3I
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 5, 2022
#staycation with @sngo1982 in #Torquay has been good. A mix weather and the wind was cold. However, the coastal walk was lovely and the waves were awesome. The Hammam bathing session at RACV resort was relaxing too. pic.twitter.com/FXQ70oU9Kh
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 5, 2022
Tacos for dinner #nomnomnom with @sngo1982 and family in #Torquay (@ Olé Torquay in Torquay, Victoria) https://t.co/eY37lHUEMU pic.twitter.com/qCJttdbaGr
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 3, 2022
January 01, 2022
January 2022
Watching: The Matrix: resurrections [movie] with @sngo1982 (at @IMAXMelbourne in Melbourne, VIC, VIC) https://t.co/0MmCYFQtsL
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) January 4, 2022
December 01, 2021
December 2021
7th Dec
We woke up early to go on a day trip to the Grampians. This outing was a raw hiking trip to the Halls Gap (one of the pinnacles). The weather changed between cold, wet, then sunny, and by the time we came back to the city, it was cold again. Lucky the rocks were dry was somewhat easier to climb on. We bought our lunches. We had lunch before we reached Mackenzie falls, and it was beautiful.
8th Dec
9th Dec
Hotel Chadstone. Splish. Golden trims everywhere. The swimming pool was awesome. The jet pool in the centre relived muscles in our legs. My sister felt refreshed and confident to go to dinner without a walking stick. There we ate figs with prosciutto and stratella cheese, lasagna, cannoli, pavolva. Then we went for a stroll in Chadstone shopping centre and took pictures with Christmas decorations dotted around the place.
10th Dec
Another round of jet pool followed by brunch before taking the bus home. Then I go to prepare for my staff Christmas party. The theme for the party this year was “come fly with me”. The staff dressed up as tourists, airline hosts, airport ground staff, pilots, witches, fairies, insects, and control towers. It was a beautiful and fun evening.
12th Dec
The picnic group was hard to identify at the Darling Garden, Clifton Hill. I did two laps. Everyone here wore the same hats and sunnies. However, nearly every group here were families. It felt awkward to crash each one and ask if they were the New Cardigan networking group. I was wrapped in anxiety. I went to the tram stop to have a breather. Then I received an email confirming the group by the public toilet was indeed them. Phew. I walked back over and listened to some fun stories. Life is never what you expect it to be, and when you go with the flow, it can be amazingly rewarding. I enjoy hearing stories and other people perspectives than only my voice day in and day out.
14th Dec
I had a good week off work and no disturbia of any sort.
Spent the afternoon with @sngo1982 observing the inspiration behind Gabrielle Chanel’s creations. #fashion #manifesto #art (@ National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) - @ngv_melbourne in Southbank, VIC) https://t.co/019Z4eNle8 pic.twitter.com/EgyllVBBfW
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 28, 2021
It sure has been a tough year for everyone. Filled with so much uncertainty. Constant ever changing restrictions. Well, we have made it. Safe and sound. Alive too. Wishing everyone a very Merry #Christmas . 🎄 #Australia pic.twitter.com/vboOYGVidt
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 24, 2021
The Docklands #Christmas maze was so much fun. The present theme was put together very nicely. @sngo1982 and I had fun going through it last Tuesday. Oh, and btw, look for the elves to win a prize. #Melbourne pic.twitter.com/SqZ3LjPCBJ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 20, 2021
Trying out bento box at a ramen restaurant in #Dockland with @sngo1982 #nomnomnom (@ Fukutontei District in Docklands, VIC) https://t.co/NwjsAlZwDf pic.twitter.com/PjokWOjqpy
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 17, 2021
My last day of #staycation #Victoria Slept-in then had dumplings at the Oriental Tea house with @sngo1982 Also, we stopped by Gingerbread Village by Epicure. The smell of gingerbread is so Chrissy. #nomnomnom pic.twitter.com/mnecqTYZlq
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 14, 2021
Part of my #staycation spent (overnight) at the Hotel Chadstone and it was niiiiicccceeee. @sngo1982 and I loved the jets in the roof top pool. Also, the view of the city was divine. Brekkie was delicious and turned into our brunch. Lol. 😂 #nomnomnom #Victoria pic.twitter.com/Gc1Pa6v69Y
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 11, 2021
Enjoyed a day of driving along Portarlington to Queenscliff with family and @sngo1982 double desert haha. Partly cloudy. #Victoria #staycation pic.twitter.com/anjMPD4IQe
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 9, 2021
Hanging out at the Grampians with @sngo1982 (a day trip). Pit stop at Beaufort then off to Halls Gap (hold onto your hat), MacKenzie falls (strong currents), and Boroka Look out. Amazing sweeping views and good company. #staycation pic.twitter.com/OfPo6cQGaQ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 7, 2021
Trying out cakes with @sngo1982 #nomnomnom (@ Yugen Tea Room in South Yarra, VIC) https://t.co/QT2oO3RT16 pic.twitter.com/8DCq4NHWNQ
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 5, 2021
November 08, 2021
November 2021
- emotionally threaten me;
- call me names when he is bored;
- accuses me of things for the fun of it;
- stood me up;
- and wants to cheat on me.
Having a crab focused dinner with @sngo1982 #nomnomnom #Collingwood #Jamaica vibes music (@ Miss Katie’s Crab Shack in Fitzroy, VIC) https://t.co/DSc1kElHAc pic.twitter.com/XTvy9ep5Nh
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) November 19, 2021
Watching: Eternals [movie] with @sngo1982 (at @IMAXMelbourne in Melbourne, VIC, VIC) https://t.co/L6ailojjNY
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) November 17, 2021
Sussing out a new Japanese bakery with @sngo1982 #nomnomnom #Melbourne (@ Fuumi Fuumi in West Melbourne, VIC) https://t.co/g1QOp5ulho pic.twitter.com/StzigPLilO
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) November 12, 2021
Watching: Shang-chi and the Legends of ten rings with @sngo1982 #movie night (at @IMAXMelbourne in Melbourne, VIC, VIC) https://t.co/Rle1nvxhMp
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) November 10, 2021
Dinner at Sojourn a pop up restaurant with @sngo1982 having cured trout with edible flowers. #nomnomnom (@ Chancery Lane in Melbourne, VIC) https://t.co/KdljviaPvs pic.twitter.com/ddpUtWCoNc
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) November 5, 2021
October 03, 2021
October 2021
Date
Lately, whenever I suggest or say stuff, it is met with doubt. We no longer seem to be able to plan our days together, since that Saturday at Williamstown, he has grown moody. My plans so far have been overridden by the following:
- tiredness
- complained about distance
- insisted on dating at home (no/lockdown)
- Often I'd end up watching Netflix on my lonesome for hours (while he'd take a shower and nap).
Also, I don’t want to waste my life with someone who has:
- no common courtesy
- no sense of adventure
- no romance
September 03, 2021
September 2021
Just felt a huge shake during a team meeting at home. #Melbourne #North #WFH #Earthquake like tremor?
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) September 21, 2021
My latest blog post on what a delight it is to a librarian #WFH2021 . Top 5 favourites from WFH. #Lockdown 6 #Melbourne #Oz https://t.co/YuZZTeO86q
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) September 15, 2021
August 01, 2021
August 2021
The number of cases has started to surge again, and it does not look as if it would descend anytime soon despite plenty of people have booked in to receive the vaccine.
The strict lockdown has put a strain on local businesses and the entertainment industry. So many companies have packed up and left Victoria. Shopfronts with labels “for lease” can be seen across the main streets of suburbs. The only glimmer of hope was a few new pop-up shops giving us a little bit of delight.
Finally I got the chance to upload my short trip to Ballarat video. I hope you find it enjoyable as it was for @sngo1982 and I to shoot it back in March 2021. #staycation #Victoria https://t.co/aIhSVtaw4r
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) August 20, 2021
While we all grieve about #lockdown, we could try and highlight mini successes to minimise our sad state. I recall reaching level 50 in #PokémonGo on 22 February 2021 at 22:05 by catching a Pikachu with an excellent curve throw. Ahhh. Success. #Melbourne pic.twitter.com/xpoizq5wcu
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) August 16, 2021
July 08, 2021
July 2021
Having high cheese tea with @sngo1982 #winter #yummo #nomnomnom (@ Lobby Lounge in Melbourne, VIC) https://t.co/PQ9k3JH2PE pic.twitter.com/b8atLYztKw
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) July 30, 2021
June 02, 2021
June 2021
#mjolner #melbourne makes a mean fiery drink for #winter pic.twitter.com/dic1ZsPRsz
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) June 27, 2021
May 04, 2021
May 2020
We’re turning 6 + hope you can join us to celebrate IRL! 💕💞💓https://t.co/6K0X6xjJUX
— newCardigan (@newcardigan) May 23, 2021
Even though #Melbourne is going through a snap #lockdown public/academic/state #library staff are still available to answer your inquiries online. Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. So, don’t be shy and ask away!
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) May 31, 2021
April 04, 2021
April 2021
By the way, the best way to Daylesford is the western free way and go north. Less windy of a road. We were unable to find a bathrobe or lavender wine in the town centre. Will Ventura out to further places in the future in seek of souvenirs. The mineral spring water quite unique. Less bubbly in comparison to European mineral water.
I love this @AnnieLowrey jeremiad against the term "low-skill jobs." Those jobs aren't low-skill. They're low-wage, and calling them low-skill is a way of blaming often exploited workers for inequality and unemployment. https://t.co/jrVzuj0TKS
— Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) April 23, 2021
March 18, 2021
March 2021
- drop guys that ghost me.
- drop guys who show no interest in me as a person.
- drop guys who persist on Netflix date for date zero.
- drop guys who refuse to meet in a public place for date zero.
Wooooo... man that was #fun and an enlightening way of displaying new art work. #Spookhouse by Mysterious Al at HoMie Warehouse #Collingwood with @sngo1982 #art appreciation pic.twitter.com/bztjgF2nSW
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 25, 2021
Goldfish#wyattandblu #comic #webcomic #cartoon #shorttermmemory #shorttermmemoryloss #badmemory #forgetful #relatablememe #whatwasidoing pic.twitter.com/m6mQCgkZlX
— Amir Lopez (@amirlopezcomics) January 3, 2021
Day 4 of #staycation #Ballarat @sngo1982 and I went to the Ballarat Wildlife Park. Due to COVID-19 no programs were allowed to run. Luckily we came early as the animals were pretty active and by noon many fell asleep. Hee hee. #kawaii ne pic.twitter.com/r9fZImR4cC
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 11, 2021
Visiting: a wildlife park in #Ballarat. @sngo1982 and I had unlimited chances to pat kangaroos! #cute #animals #staycation (@ Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat East, Victoria) https://t.co/MMyW6kHBhY pic.twitter.com/Fq5PEfLFll
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 11, 2021
Day 3 of #staycation #Ballarat @sngo1982 and I went to #sovereignhill for the first time. Room for improvement: 1) the programs need an am and pm session. 2) The map need to reflect building names. 3) State the last call to do activities. Luckily, we rushed through it all. Phew! pic.twitter.com/OLfXr2Gsne
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 10, 2021
Visited: A living museum with @sngo1982 and we saw gold get melted into shape in person. Awesome. #Ballarat history (at @SovereignHill in Ballarat, VIC) https://t.co/sGm0MfXr5G pic.twitter.com/JMKCUT0O23
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 10, 2021
Day 2 of #staycation #Ballarat with @sngo1982 we went to Ballarat Botanical Gardens to see #Begonia and Dahlia flowers - immensely beautiful. Also, we saw parts of Wendouree suburb (where young families reside). pic.twitter.com/DWR5AChQMM
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 9, 2021
Day 1 of #staycation #Ballarat with @sngo1982 we saw several historical buildings and #begonia festival art installations. Quite a lovely town. Also, there are plenty of buses around the place. pic.twitter.com/bjvzMnsgOz
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 8, 2021
Day 1 of #staycation #Ballarat with @sngo1982 we saw several historical buildings and #begonia festival art installations. Quite a lovely town. Also, there are plenty of buses around the place. pic.twitter.com/bjvzMnsgOz
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) March 8, 2021
February 03, 2021
February 2021
Even during lockdown I find things to challenge myself. One being able to do excellent curve ball throws in 3 different ways. #pokemongo This mind set is applicable to work too. I’ll find records in 3 different ways. See blog on Growth mind set. https://t.co/2JyKyj8Qjp
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 27, 2021
Happy #ValentinesDay y’ll.
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 14, 2021
“Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Sugar is sweet,
And so are you.”
Team #Roselia#PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/sP4rAP0pbM
The consent model is broken. Often we accept cookies to get to content, but the prompts don’t go in detail and give you much option. Session 3: AI - challenging the nature of custodianship of information. #InfoOnline21
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 8, 2021
Same. Gob smacked. Food for thought. #AI isn’t just about productivity and efficiency. #InfoOnline21 https://t.co/sLcr02rAuf
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 8, 2021
Books should not the measure of a library, but the social interactions they offer. - @EricKlinenberg #keynote #InfoOnline21
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 8, 2021
Public libraries are resilient centres really. Sadly neglected and forgotten. #keynote #InfoOnline21
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 8, 2021
Libraries can start by declourising catalogue by updating existing subject headings. Some work has been done on this but more could done. Session 2: Indigenous Australian Sovereignties and Australian Libraries: who is in control? #infoonline2021
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 8, 2021
Some of the #art on display were interactive, while some made you wonder, what’s their back story? Luv art that stirs and inspires you. @sngo1982 and I had a great afternoon out. #NGVTriennial #Melbourne pic.twitter.com/kiXeEi5Q5H
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 1, 2021
Observing #art with @sngo1982 #NGVTriennial And boy, were some of them trippy good. #fun #beautiful #educational (@ National Gallery of Victoria - @ngv_melbourne in Southbank, VIC) https://t.co/fv10U5SMfK pic.twitter.com/BevvWWZXaB
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) February 1, 2021
January 01, 2021
January 2021
In my ideal Kanto team would be Rapidash, Venusaur, and Gengar. IGN: melpucca #PokemonGoTourContest #pokemongo pic.twitter.com/cnSUM2Vm6N
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) January 9, 2021
In my ideal Kanto team would be Rapidash, Venusaur, and Gengar. IGN: melpucca #PokemonGoTourContest #pokemongo pic.twitter.com/cnSUM2Vm6N
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) January 9, 2021
December 24, 2020
December 2020
#NYStreetFeasts in #Melbourne with @sngo1982 at Dessous. #nomnomnom And I want to wish everyone a safe Happy New a Year! Eat well, live well. Oh and wear a mask in 2021. pic.twitter.com/SFEULv8xQo
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 31, 2020
Spicy cauliflower salad with chicken fillets for #xmas team lunch 2020. (@ The Oxford Scholar in Melbourne, Victoria) https://t.co/unPCfzZvpE pic.twitter.com/AcL2CrOenY
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 17, 2020
Last day of #staycation with @sngo1982 at RACV #CapeSchanck. One more big jump before I head back to #WFH norm. Hee hee. #Victoria #MorningtonPeninsula pic.twitter.com/cngR99ebQw
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 10, 2020
#staycation day 3. Beach walk with @sngo1982 and bro. The rock pool in the Bush rangers bay was a 2.6km walk. The trail was filled with tree roots, roo poo, and ferns. The London Bridge beach had unique rock formations. #Victoria #CapeSchanck #Portsea #MorningtonPeninsula pic.twitter.com/vrzhKg24Pe
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 9, 2020
#staycation day 2. The One spa’s vitality pool was bloody awesome. The jet stream massaged me whole body. No pic. We had a mega brekkie followed by table tennis and golf driving range. Dinner was delicious and the parfait was pretty af. #nomnomnom #Victoria #CapeSchanck pic.twitter.com/jkyNSL9qNS
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 8, 2020
My first #staycation in ages and spending it in Cape Schanck with @sngo1982 . The boardwalk a nice change of pace. The pulpit rock area had rounded stones, the pebble beach had jagged stones. Both had strong waves crashing into the rocks and met with fierce winds. #Victoria pic.twitter.com/sBPtwssTXm
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) December 7, 2020
November 01, 2020
November 2020
The GG spiced mojito has tangerine/mango tasting pearls. Pop-delicious. Dinner with @sngo1982 #nomnomnom (@ Tian38 in Melbourne, Victoria) https://t.co/teumY6TfhN pic.twitter.com/Nyd2aJJNYs
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) November 28, 2020
Plagued by eczema for few weeks now. The cause for moi was the lack of vitamin D and lack of sun shine. Also, I had dry skin. How interesting. #skinhealth #WFH #ColdPressDressing
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) November 26, 2020
#MelbCupCarnival #Melbourne Congrats Twilight payment (no. 6) on winning race 7. 🐴 #PublicHolidayDay
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) November 3, 2020
#happyhalloween y’all in #USA May everything be sugary sweet and less of a trick during these strange times. #coronavirus #election2020 pic.twitter.com/8SiLvn8pvY
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) October 31, 2020
October 03, 2020
October 2020
- Most men were looking for hooks up and desperate to have sex.
- Many of them were NOT interested in getting to know you.
- Poor communication skills.
- They cannot carry a conversation.
- Each message had a 12-hour gap between them.
My account was REMOVED from @PlentyOfFish tonight! For promoting @Broadsheet_Melb blog, and copying and pasting #rejection messages to multiple admirers who do not meet my needs in a companion. #FAIL #DatingApp #SingleMarket #LOL See attach SS. pic.twitter.com/dLfKdLFxHY
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) October 19, 2020
We should do more about #sustainable food source practice and this is one of them. This is positive #farming of the future. See attached tweet. https://t.co/Tai9POBj9e
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) October 11, 2020
September 07, 2020
September 2020
August 03, 2020
August 2020
We are still hearing employees sick and going into work. We need to discourage this practice. Managers cease with the threats of reduced shifts when staff take a few days off. #lockdown #Melbourne #coronaAustralia
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) August 27, 2020
In stage 4 lockdown, I am seeing many small businesses and franchise businesses closing up shop in my local area. Is there any plans to help convert the physical onsite based business to take away/pickup? #lockdown #Melbourne #coronaAustralia
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) August 27, 2020
I noticed a few people hop on to trams and take off their mask, especially the old and homeless individuals.#lockdown #Melbourne #coronaAustralia
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) August 27, 2020
FYI #lockdown #CoronaAustralia #Melbourne This is why you gotta get use to wearing a mask. Watch the video. https://t.co/Vi3w2Ysm3r
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) August 25, 2020
These are testing times. Best we can do is lessen the spread of #COVID19 since there is no vaccine. Start by:
— Melly Tango (@melpucca) August 3, 2020
1) wearing a mask 😷
2) stop social gathering
3) shop locally (5km)
4) remain home if unwell/waiting for test results
5) wash hand with soap#CovidVic #CoronaAustralia