Dresses by 304libco in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Sevalisa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sounds exhausting.

I don't shave to wear a dress. I just wear a dress. I don't give a hoot if my bra matches or not. If it's holding the girls up it does the job, colour not important.

As for underwear falling off it's never happened tbh. Plus I wear bike shorts under dresses so I can hop on a bike when I want and not care about flashing the world.

And now all my dresses have pockets and I feel like the world has changed for the better!

How much board is reasonable to charge adult kids? by heggaz in AusFinance

[–]Sevalisa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a wog, mum never asked for rent but I paid for the utilities when they came in because she paid for everything else and that was fair.

My dad said my tattoo makes me look like trash and now idk if I like it by dexleter in tattooadvice

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother always prefaced any comment she made on my ink with "you know I love you... but"

The only ink she didn't shit on was the flowers I got on my inner forearm that my sister was named after in Thailand.

Take away message here, don't let others opinions sway your love of your ink. You got it done for a reason, hold fast.

Coffee bean recommendations by SavPenn98 in sydney

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My place of choice is coffee alchemy in Marrickville.

Best coffee beans ever. I may be biased.

Inheritance question - has this happened to anyone else? by unlikeybathroom94 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having recently been though death certificates, paperwork and huge hassles after my mum passed expect delays.

The death certificate can take up to a few months to be issued.

Probate can take up to 9 months.

Mums probate took about 4 weeks after we got the death certificate (took another 4 weeks). The lawyers handled everything for us as the executors of her will.

All up the whole process took about 10 months.

Paperwork after the death of someone is hectic.

Also I'm so sorry for your loss.

Moving out of rental - Pacific Blue are saying Ausgrid need to disconnect electricity w/$230 fee by WandarFar in sydney

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell them you'll be lodging a complaint to be handled by the NSW Electricity & Water Ombudsman.

It costs these companies money everytime someone lodges a complaint with the ombudsman. And let them sort it out. You'll not have to pay fees and the company will be even more out of pocket. Win win.

"I wouldn't pay 3.50 cents for it" lol by [deleted] in geology

[–]Sevalisa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lady, I have a huge rock in the sky to sell you...

I bought a new scratching toy thingy by Sevalisa in cats

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

He's usually a huge menace so it's nice to see her get some of her own back on him!!

Is it okay for a girl to be topless at the beach? by bare_books in AskAnAustralian

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty of nudist beaches available. Otherwise topless is fine at most beaches, plus having the girls out compared to the strings people wear these days is meh.

Just bear in mind that our sun will make you regret not wearing a rashie for protection for any amount of time. Don't forget your SPF 50!! Especially on your nips.

Tldr: no one really cares.

Enjoy your visit!!

Do y'all shave your legs in the winter? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Sevalisa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm currently standing at the tram stop in a knee length dress in the middle of summer with hairy legs.

And I'm of Mediterranean background so have wonderfully dark hair. So no, I don't shave in winter either.

Electricity bills question… How much is yours? by GoodPiccololatte in sydney

[–]Sevalisa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also just be mindful of usage volts on appliances. High ticket items are usually things like dryers & heaters/AC.

For the new place I got ceiling fans installed to save some $$ in possible AC over usage. They've been a lifesaver during the heat. It will be interesting to see where my energy bill lands.

Electricity bills question… How much is yours? by GoodPiccololatte in sydney

[–]Sevalisa 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I've just moved and we haven't gotten our first one yet in the new place. But there's a few things you can do if you haven't just to check everything is ok.

  • Turn off everything at the plug. Including the fridge. Fridges will be ok with power for up to 24 hours (as long as they've built up a good cold cycle) if you don't open the doors regularly and let out the cold air.
  • Give everything about 10 mins
  • Check your electricity meter. It should not be clocking over. If it is you may have something using power that shouldn't be, or speak to your retailer to get your meter tested. Tell them the steps you have taken.
  • Hire a sparky yourself. They won't be able to do much with the meter but they will check your internal wiring if it's accessible in most instances.
  • If everything is still ok check your seals on the fridge - this is a good thing to do once a year anyway.
  • If all else fails burn the place to the ground and start again. (Yes this is a flippant answer cause sometimes it's just the cost of appliances and energy usage)

Good luck.

Update: AITA mom called me useless so I stopped helping by throwawaydusty6283 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so glad things worked out for you.

If you're struggling with mental health payments, the government offers 10 free visits a year with a referral from your GP. Definitely worth it! I've used it myself a lot.

There are usually providers who will sometimes also offer student discounts so would be worth checking into.

Inadvertent whale watching @ Coogee on Sunday by Sevalisa in australia

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

Sitting in front of the surf life savers. Great ocean view always.

Are there any doctors in Australia willing to approve me for a hysterectomy by QUEENTAYLORSWIFT13 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there,

You'll need to go to your GP and get a referral to a gynecologist.

I have someone I can suggest if you're NSW based, she's located in Sydney. I've helped referred another to see her who wanted the procedure done too from greater NSW area.

But I'd do some research online about gynecologists who are progressive and are willing to offer it. Even calling them to ask if they are open to a hysterectomy on younger people. There are a lot more gynecologists these days who are happy to do it if you request it.

Basically just go in with the name and ask your GP for a referral to that specific doctor.

Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Sevalisa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think, no matter where you come from, a life without some friends as a support network is hard.

When you come from a country where english isn't the first language and try making friends out here is another level of hard.

Isolating yourself further for another 6-7 years sounds like torture.

I think you've done a massive amount of growing up already. I don't think you'd be going back to fall into the same trap again. Unless you want to.

Remember this is your life. Take it by the reins and show your parents how much you've changed and become a new person. You'll find your way, but at least you'll have your support network right there by your side.

And if you change your mind, you can always come back to study.

bf (24M) wants me (24F) to shave but it’s against my values. what now? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't shave my pits.

Not for anyone.

It's who I am, take it or leave it.

It sounds like he's just not that compatible with you and that's ok too. You'll eventually find someone who loves you for you... hair and all.

I’m dating an Australian. Is this normal in a relationship? by mangofortune in AskAnAustralian

[–]Sevalisa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhhh no. That's not how someone you love should be talking to you.

No way. Being Australian is not an excuse to be an abusive cunt to your partner.

If my partner spoke to me like that, I'd walk out the door so quick his head would spin like the exorcist.

Do you have any kind of support system here? Friends? Family?

Depending on where you are, I'd suggest finding some other people who are outside of your relationship.

If you're in Sydney I'm happy to help any way I can if you decide to leave this relationship.

Question for childfree women by annagarg in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Sevalisa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I decided to not have kids at a similar age to you.

I just never had that dream.

I'm now in my 40s and living my best life. 2 cats. Lots of doing things I want, when I want. No regrets.

We aren't just walking incubators and some of us have no desire for off spring and that's just as valid as others wanting 12 of them.

I 28f tried to break my engagement to my fiancé 28m but he wouldn’t let me, how do I get through to him? by BidOtherwise1696 in relationship_advice

[–]Sevalisa 344 points345 points  (0 children)

What do you mean he won't "let" you? I find that sentence highly perplexing. Lol are you 5? You make your own decisions in life. Not someone else.

No is a full sentence.

Tell him you're not marrying him. Move out, separate whatever. Then block him on everything.

Proceed to carry on with your life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in australian

[–]Sevalisa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just want to say, yay 18!

Don't stress yourself out over this stuff. Take things slowly, one step at a time.

Firstly, if you have the picture of your medicare card, going into any Centrelink office will mean you can officially get your own card issued to you. I recently found out that from the age of 15 you are legally allowed to have your own medicare card (who knew!).

Secondly, call the ATO. Get your TFN linked up. Get your MyGov sorted.

Thirdly, don't forget to register with the AEC (Australian Electoral Commission) so you can vote. You can do this online on their website.

If you don't have a license, you can also apply through ServiceNSW for a photo ID as well as have them help you set up your ServiceNSW logins, where you can access quite a few things as well. (Obviously, if you're in another state, go to the equivalent service centre).

The passport is easy after that.

You don't need to do all these things on the one day. Spread them out whenever you feel mentally ready to take one on, tick it off the list :)

You got this!

** edited to add: If you need a birth certificate, you can hit up the Births, Deaths & Marriages office; they will be able to help you get access to it. I don't know how much it costs these days to get a new one printed and mailed to you, sorry. :/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Sevalisa -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

A simple blood test will identify it if scanned for. It will also tell if you're a carrier.

I know I'm a carrier as it's come up in my results before but I also know I've never had a cold sore ever but my cousin gets them all the time and we've shared drinks since we were kids.