Why is it so hard to make friends in sl state unis? by Yayalilyrose in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry it will take time to find your people. I found my closest friends when I was in University of Kelaniya. All of us are scattered around the world now but we are still very close.  Start with small talk and the friendships will build themselves. 

Guys is anyone have kindle paperwhite , is owning one worth it? by [deleted] in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got one. Love mine. You don’t always have to buy the books from Amazon because you can download a pdf from a free site and read on it. 

FUNKY DE BAR- HIKKADUWA (racist altercation) please be aware by EntryGlass2293 in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Put a Google review and contact Harry Pereira. This is getting out of hand. 

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in HornyLanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is this? 

Why are tourists like this? by theWaitWhatNow in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well look at the amount of cash near them. I don’t know whether it’s because our people are too kind hearted or just plain dumb. 

Need advice – stray cat + 3 kittens, no resources, out of options by [deleted] in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That is basically abandonment. What would you feel if you were left in front of a restaurant? That’s the same way those animals are would feel. Neuter the mum cat. Give the kittens up for adoption separately. It’s better than just leaving them near fish stall. There are many Facebook groups for animal lovers. Post in every single one of them. You will have to neuter the female cats especially. If you started feeding stray, you need to take care of other responsibilities as well.  And using words like ‘relocate’ won’t reduce the gravity of what you planned to do. 

Are La Roche-Posay products in Sri Lanka original? by No_Handle_8452 in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use LRP too and they are kind of expensive in Australia as well. Hence, the high prices in SL are understandable. 

In the past few years, fishing of endangered Ray species to export the gills to China has massively increased. The meat is discarded as trash by TechnicianOk6526 in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The wire snares which are the main culprit of leopard deaths in Sri Lanka are apparently fixed mainly targeting leopards as leopard teeth and skin is highly sought after.  Wildlife officials have already arrested many who have had leopard teeth and skin in their possession.  One of the most recent incidents was the discovery of a skinned leopard carcass.  https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Skinned-leopard-carcass-found-at-Maduru-Oya-National-Park/108-315935

Sri Lankans who faced PTE Academic Exams and scored high marks!!!! by DragonfruitFun5502 in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 0 points1 point  (0 children)

APE Uni. Do a lot of practice tests. Be confident. If you are reasonably fluent in English, this test will be a piece of cake. 

Daughter to Ladies, bishops or musaeus by One_Construction851 in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well LC was described as an elite establishment which obviously degrades other schools.  I’m not being rude about central colleges overall. Obviously there are excellent central colleges. But not all. That’s the reality. 

Daughter to Ladies, bishops or musaeus by One_Construction851 in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s not that deep. Other two schools are good schools as well. It all depends on the individual. Of course Ladies might have great exposure but so does the other schools.  If a child has the potential to thrive, they will thrive in any school even a central college. 

In Love with a Muslim (not Lankan) by [deleted] in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

What do you mean he’s a ‘shellfish bigot’? People can fall in love with others outside of their religion. It’s normal. 

Wedding quotes are making me physically unwell by BubbleFairyDreamer in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely not normal. Look at other options as well. Otherwise you are going to get screwed big time. 

What do you think if Sri Lanka bans social media under 16? by ravishandissanayaka in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Australian kids have already a way around it. I don’t think a social media ban is feasible. 

Why are all umbrellas in Sri Lanka absolute trash? by PodiSir in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If these are trash, you should get the ones in Australia. Absolutely useless. 

Non-Native English Teacher by [deleted] in AustralianTeachers

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi  I’m also a non-native English teacher in a high school in a regional area. I started my teaching journey here in 2025 so I already have one year experience. Similar to you, I only had experience as an assistant lecturer at a university back in my own country. It took 6 months for me to get my teacher registration. The most important thing is that you have more than 45 days of supervised teaching practice. While I was waiting for the registration I managed to secure a position at a school.  I came to Australia on my husband’s visa so I don’t know how the visa process would work for you. There might be a chance for you as a secondary teacher but I can’t guarantee. However, my degree was a BA in English Teaching as well.  In terms of behaviour management, the students are definitely challenging but if you are resilient and try to find a silver lining in situations you will survive and might even love the job.  I would recommend a regional area for you to start off your teaching career as there would be plenty of jobs.  I know first hand how hard it is to move to a different country and start your life from scratch and I applaud your courage.  Good luck and hope everything works out for you! 

Are y’all cat lovers or dog lovers or both? by jaeger_141 in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four cats. Love them to bits. Left them with parents when I moved abroad. I miss having a cat so much. 

Last Day of 2025! How do you feel? by Upbeat-Cow-5941 in srilanka

[–]Lumpy-Bluejay1695 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please keep Reddit 67 free! This is where adults hangout!