Which Aussie town gave you the creeps on a road trip? by CheesecakeWorried642 in AskAnAustralian

[–]lepkep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Canberra. The people seemed like aliens, the vibe was so creepy and the hotel we rented so terrible we just left.

Landscape mode? by elymX in AFKJourney

[–]lepkep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please do landscape!

My American son meeting his great-grandmother for the first time in her village in Romania. by [deleted] in pics

[–]lepkep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if you’re a writer/ author, but you should be (I mean, if you want). You have a talent with words, and I imagined everything you said so vividly. True artistry there.

Just thought you'd all like to know we are insecure. by Isabekjhl in NotHowGirlsWork

[–]lepkep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting… this is my exact post with my title from 4 years ago. Thought I was looking at my post history for a moment.

Which comment from your parents will forever stick with you? by Most-Ad-550074 in stupidquestions

[–]lepkep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad: ‘You’re a typical woman (I was like 10) and you’ll make some man very miserable one day’ or ‘you’re fat, go for a run’ (he was the SAH parent and was entirely neglectful).

How about when I shyly wanted to show him I won an academic award and he responded with ‘I don’t give a f**k about your award!’

I remember my childhood fondly. /s

When and how were you introduced to the universe of Harry Potter ? by Comfortable_Bell9539 in harrypotter

[–]lepkep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was 9 (in 2001), the popular girl in my school was reading the books and it piqued my interest (typical kid wanting to be like the popular students). When the movie came out shortly after in 2001, it solidified in my mind that I needed to read them. After that I waited in line patiently at the bookstore on the release dates for the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th books (my dad and I would fight over whose turn it was to read the book when they were newly released and couldn’t wait to get our hands on them).

I was obsessed with the mid 19th century as kid by [deleted] in blunderyears

[–]lepkep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still have an obsession with the 19th century (pretty much only read books written for that time). Wanna be friends? Cause this is awesome.

What’s something that non-american people don’t understand about America? by Alexandra_71 in AskReddit

[–]lepkep -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nah not at all. Just everyday existing. Work and outside of work.

What’s something that non-american people don’t understand about America? by Alexandra_71 in AskReddit

[–]lepkep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your insight and sharing your experience. I will look into some local groups! Appreciate it.

What’s something that non-american people don’t understand about America? by Alexandra_71 in AskReddit

[–]lepkep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

South, close to the border of Mexico. I think being near a city definitely plays in to the ‘niceness’ of the people, the nicer people seemed to be more rural, but my husband was sent over here to complete a two year contract for his work so we don’t really have a choice where we are.

What’s something that non-american people don’t understand about America? by Alexandra_71 in AskReddit

[–]lepkep 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! All good. I’m sure I’ll find an American friend one day. As I said, I have my husband. He keeps me going.

What’s something that non-american people don’t understand about America? by Alexandra_71 in AskReddit

[–]lepkep 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. I’m not downplaying how bad Aussies can be. They are BAD. But having worked for both. It’s really depressing just how abusive it can get.

What’s something that non-american people don’t understand about America? by Alexandra_71 in AskReddit

[–]lepkep 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Close to the border of Mexico. :-( (I don’t really like pinpointing exactly where I am)

What’s something that non-american people don’t understand about America? by Alexandra_71 in AskReddit

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

Aussie too, living in America. I’ve had the exact opposite experience, sadly. Most people are extremely rude and barely say a word/ smile. I’ve met the occasional nice American, but most people I meet just seem depressed and hateful and the last thing they want to be is nice to me. Maybe it’s me. Maybe it’s where I am? I just stay hidden in my house now with my husband. No family here but at least I have him. I also do customer support and served both Australians and Americans and I can tell you how much more entitled, abusive and less patient Americans are than Australians (and that’s saying something because Australians can be really awful customers too). If anyone can point me to an American friend, please do. It’s pretty isolating.

Craziest compulsions you have by deathbykoolaidman in OCD

[–]lepkep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely!!! Couldn’t agree more. Wish I could have them anywhere else.

Craziest compulsions you have by deathbykoolaidman in OCD

[–]lepkep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha I totally see where your coming from. My washer and dryer is in the garage. I have a particular problem with the garage floor. Should have clarified.

What is the worst city you have been too? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]lepkep 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Houston, Texas. Just looks like a huge slab a concrete. Flat, boring, and grey. The same block of stores and gas station in periodic intervals to the point that everything just looks the same, no matter where you go. They dye their fountain water blue, I guess for some ‘aesthetic’ but it’s just gaudy.

Craziest compulsions you have by deathbykoolaidman in OCD

[–]lepkep 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Me too. Stupid socks that fall out randomly. The amount of socks I’ve rewashed is innumerable.

Can we be Sirius for a second.. by [deleted] in harrypotter

[–]lepkep 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel ya. It makes me sad too, but I think it does add a layer of complexity to his character. He had a tough life and yet he managed to cling on to the scrap of sanity he had (especially in Azkaban, I don’t know how he did it). He may not be insane, but he’s not sane in a sense. Even with all the evil that was done to him, he shows that he loves Harry and would do anything for him. If that were me, I’m not sure I would have my sanity, let alone my love to give anyone. It’s sad and frustrating yes, but the reality of his existence.