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To ask for your first world problems....

111 replies

Tilllly · 03/11/2023 13:58

Because I have cut my thumb, opening some catfood, and it really, really, really hurts

I think I can manage without going to the emergency department though, but I am going to moan for quite a long time 😁

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LinkyDooda · 06/11/2023 10:22

I have to wait until the end of the week to get new flooring fitted so I'm walking about on very cushioned underlay.

CeciledeVolangesdeNouveau · 06/11/2023 09:49

@coldcallerbaiter I have an ex who would eat a whole ball of mozzarella like an apple, just taking bites out of it, as a snack. Nothing to be ashamed of, it’s delicious!

Chromium24 · 05/11/2023 23:47

HardcoreLadyType · 05/11/2023 23:29

I have done similar to this with some gifts. I bought an insect hotel for my mother’s garden - I thought one bought in Australia would be more suitable for Australian insects. And my mother would be okay with it being sent direct, and not put under the tree.

But for children it’s nicer for them to be able to unwrap a present from under the tree.

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i can agree with that, its a good point, maybe the parents could wrap them in advance ?

HardcoreLadyType · 05/11/2023 23:29

Chromium24 · 05/11/2023 19:08

what about having them shipped direct to the person in aus closer to the time with a note on who and why they are for ?

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I have done similar to this with some gifts. I bought an insect hotel for my mother’s garden - I thought one bought in Australia would be more suitable for Australian insects. And my mother would be okay with it being sent direct, and not put under the tree.

But for children it’s nicer for them to be able to unwrap a present from under the tree.

coldcallerbaiter · 05/11/2023 20:51

I made ratatouille for dinner, but I ate all the mozzarella I was going to add to it whilst it was cooking in the saucepan, so I added cheddar instead. Which then led to complaints that dc prefer mozzarella and that they saw a pack of mozzarella in the fridge. So I thought about denying it but had to admit to eating a whole ball of mozzarella.

Chromium24 · 05/11/2023 19:08

HardcoreLadyType · 05/11/2023 10:54

Hello, fellow Australian!

I have sometimes seen lovely things on Etsy that I consider buying for my Australian nieces and nephews for Christmas - until I realise they are coming from Australia! It seems a bit silly to have them shipped here, for me to gift wrap them and ship them back there! (I guess that’s my first world problem.)

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what about having them shipped direct to the person in aus closer to the time with a note on who and why they are for ?

Catsmere · 05/11/2023 11:00

@HardcoreLadyType

G'day! 😄

HardcoreLadyType · 05/11/2023 10:54

Catsmere · 05/11/2023 10:03

Etsy Australia in my case - thanks for the tip about filtering for handmade. (I saw some lovely designs by a UK maker in a general image search, but £35 translates to $66 and that's before shipping! 😱)

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Hello, fellow Australian!

I have sometimes seen lovely things on Etsy that I consider buying for my Australian nieces and nephews for Christmas - until I realise they are coming from Australia! It seems a bit silly to have them shipped here, for me to gift wrap them and ship them back there! (I guess that’s my first world problem.)

AnchorWHAT · 05/11/2023 10:25

ADHDGURL · 03/11/2023 20:57

My wallets too small for my 50s and my diamond shoes are too tight! Chandler Bing to Ross ..(RIP MP)
Sorry couldn't resist 😜
Trying to think of a problem.. and..I have it!
I have booked 2 Christmas delivery slots with 2 supermarkets.. don't know which one to keep🙈
Waitrose doesn't have everything I want BUT although Sainsbury's does.. I prefer the choices at Waitrose.
Cringing with shame..either choice means I will have to go to the shops myself on Christmas Eve.. and I had planned to get drunk on Bailey's and Vodka..

Do both and swap it round?

Getmeoutofheere · 05/11/2023 10:23

Can’t find my best chin hair tweezers so having to use the crap ones.

Lifeinlists · 05/11/2023 10:13

Our brand new garage door acquired a dent 2 weeks later. No, it wasn't driven into. I've been through every possible scenario and still no idea. Was quoted £500 to sort it so that won't be happening.So annoying though.

Catsmere · 05/11/2023 10:03

HardcoreLadyType · 05/11/2023 09:51

Etsy?

You can filter for a UK seller, and handmade items.

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Etsy Australia in my case - thanks for the tip about filtering for handmade. (I saw some lovely designs by a UK maker in a general image search, but £35 translates to $66 and that's before shipping! 😱)

Crooklodge · 05/11/2023 09:58

I'm going to a gig tonight, but I am so tired I can't think of anything worse than getting off my arse and getting a bath.

I also had to share my wine last night, the horror!

HardcoreLadyType · 05/11/2023 09:51

Catsmere · 05/11/2023 06:55

Ow, OP! Those tin lid cuts really hurt.

My first world problem is trying to find a shawl pin for the cardigan I'm knitting. I lost mine last year and haven't seen any on the internet that I like (and that aren't from Temu or Shein - I want locally made).

Etsy?

You can filter for a UK seller, and handmade items.

RommyRommyRommm · 05/11/2023 08:39

The battery for my luggage scales has run out, & it’s killing me. Not that I’ve ever gone over on my luggage allowance. I won’t be going on holiday either as I’ve got too much on.

Catsmere · 05/11/2023 08:29

I made the mistake of trying butter chicken and now my mouth burns and my unit stinks (this just from reheating the stuff in the microwave).

ChienneDesFromages · 05/11/2023 08:28

I need to book a slot to get DD1’s bassoon serviced. This will mean an extra unplanned trip to London before Christmas.

Also, the snowboard group is full for our ski holiday and DD2 will have to ski instead.

I work with kids with real problems, first world or not, and it can be hard not to remind my own how charmed their life is at times.

twattydogshavetwattypeople · 05/11/2023 08:22

I'm having to have cream on my luxury granola because I've run out of yogurt.

Kittensat36 · 05/11/2023 08:20

Sorry, that was a reply to @notascoob

Kittensat36 · 05/11/2023 08:18

Well someone is going to have a first world issue "Mumsnet has banned my post on AI. It' a conspiracy, I tell ya."

neveradullmoment99 · 05/11/2023 08:01

I can't find my slippers😡

NotAscoob · 05/11/2023 07:54

Chromium24 · 04/11/2023 21:49

why do some posters are against ai writing software if the person is using the software to correct their spelling and writing skills ?

i understand if they just post x information that is not answering the op, then i can understand peoples frustrations, but if they use the program to write x information and it does answer the ops question then why do people prefer the human written response even if the objective is the same eg answering the ops question ?

What was that?

Grapefruitstars · 05/11/2023 07:43

School mum won't stop pestering me

CeciledeVolangesdeNouveau · 05/11/2023 07:43

@Shayisgreat sorry to break it to you, but it may just not be your sport! I can figure skate, hurdle, cycle and swim very well (and ride horses) but give me a ball and either it’s going to hit me or someone else in the face or the entire game is going to be picking it up from the ground. I can’t even throw a ball or toy for my cat without it going wrong! This is despite years of tennis, rounders, netball and lacrosse at school.

notyourmummy · 05/11/2023 07:40

I go back to work tomorrow after a week off. It's another 7 weeks until I get a fortnight off...I'm tired already 🤣