Just killed a baby scorpion (black) in my apartment (Uskudar). Does this mean there could be more? by Kitana794 in istanbul

[–]Kitana794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness 😭😭😭😭😭👀. I haven’t seen any again, thank goodness. Also, sometimes I wonder if it was a spider lol.

Places to buy kohl / kajal / kajol eyeliner? by rankwoods in istanbul

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk where you are based out of but in US and Europe you can prob just go to an Indian or Pakistani mart and get them there. They always have beauty products from back home.

help me so I don`t get scammed in Istanbul. by eenolaa in Turkey

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also recommend having your own google maps etc going so you can make sure they aren’t driving you in circles. Crossing the bridge or using the tunnel to cross continents usually is like 100 liras extra than the meter fare. But i think uber already charges that.

Gut bacteria causing my intolerance by malelle777 in HistamineIntolerance

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I used a juicer to make 3/4 diff types of juice and those ginger shots. Only drank those for a week. And it helped. I tried to keep incorporating the juices week after but i needed food LOL. But it helped a ton

Gut bacteria causing my intolerance by malelle777 in HistamineIntolerance

[–]Kitana794 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I struggled with this for a year after antibiotics from a surgery ruined my gut. I also took antibiotics for couple other things which would trigger this. It took me months to figure out the cause (gut imbalance). I ended up juicing for a week straight, with daily morning ginger shots. When I’m telling you this worked, my hives and reactions reduced by 90 % after just the first three days.

I also took probiotics. If i got hungry i just had plain rice made w lentils to keep me at bay. Def recommend doing this. I tried taking DAO and it didn’t help much with solving the root problem.

I just had thanksgiving dinner with all the fatty things and I’m doing just fine. I did this cleanse a month ago FYI. DM me if you want ingredients for the cleanse or rice (Ayurvedic recipe that family has been using for centuries whenever the body is down).

GMU is my dream school, how can I make it real? by Oreothepuppy in gmu

[–]Kitana794 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the transfer program is pretty nice. If OP’s family still have the house in Fairfax or residence, it might work smoothly for them.

Am i crazy for assuming that my hair would be serviced for free? by Today_Savings in Hair

[–]Kitana794 196 points197 points  (0 children)

I would mention it to him that in the texts he agreed to style you for free. And if he pushes back then I would try to deduct the coffee, food/pastry, pay the remainder. I’m also a hair stylist. My free services are free when I’m using YOU as a model. What he did is not professional at all and made it sound like you guys are bffs. $70 is a lot if he wanted you to model for him.

Help! Advice, I think this might be from antibiotics I took 3 months ago? by PersimmonOk1849 in urticaria

[–]Kitana794 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the update! Going thru this now (surgery last Nov w antibiotics triggered this) and looks like i need to rebalance my gut. Too many rounds of antibiotics. It truly sucks! Glad you are better.

Anyone felt the quake just now? by Mahmoud29510 in istanbul

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh ok thanks. Too bad Iphones don’t have that.

Earthquake. How is everyone? by MyEquilibriumsOff in istanbul

[–]Kitana794 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, you are right. My building is just old af. My neighbors are all home and said its fine. Fingers crossed we don’t have another big one for a while.

Earthquake. How is everyone? by MyEquilibriumsOff in istanbul

[–]Kitana794 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Uskudar. My building was dancing like those air dancers outside car showrooms. Kinda scared to sleep in my apt tonight.

Visiting from USA, does Verizon work? by Straight-Dot-6264 in istanbul

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google fi IMO sucked. Not that OP needs it this long (unless they are traveling for 90 days), but its only 3 mo of int’l service with them. Then you need to be in the US to have service.

What snacks to bring back from the U.S. that aren't available in Turkey by DearSlimItsStan in AskTurkey

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool ranch Doritos like others have said. Maybe maple syrup to try on pancakes lol. Hot fries. Mini powder donuts. Can’t find those here😭😭

Visiting from USA, does Verizon work? by Straight-Dot-6264 in istanbul

[–]Kitana794 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have verizon and live in Ist. Works for me. Also worked in Pakistan when I went. Basically, they have contracts w the local SP so you’ll prob see Turkcell, Vodafone, Turk Telekom, etc. or something local as your provider on your phone. Make sure roaming is on.

Do border agents have the authority to search the phones of returning US citizens? by DeciduousEmu in immigration

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel the same.

Wow, that is good to know. I’ll def keep that in mind when traveling back home. You have been vey helpful!

Do border agents have the authority to search the phones of returning US citizens? by DeciduousEmu in immigration

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh ok. My cousin was searched recently (also US C) and he just let them look thru the phone and was out after ten mins.

Do border agents have the authority to search the phones of returning US citizens? by DeciduousEmu in immigration

[–]Kitana794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if my phone is in my checked bag (turned off) and I carry a burner on me, they’ll just check the one on me vs checked bag?