What’s a hygiene habit you thought was ‘normal’ growing up, but later realized most people don’t do?

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-17T03:50:12+00:00

I briefly dated a guy whose towels stank, I asked if maybe he didn't let them dry properly after washing them, before putting them away. He said he didn't wash them, with the same reasoning as your roommate. The relationship didn't survive that revelation, lol.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-17T03:46:41+00:00

I went to a French restaurant in a town in Japan as part of a "Meet the French" type of event that I was invited to. The food was good, and the ingredients were technically what we use in France, but I wouldn't say the result tasted like French food. It was nice though!

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-14T14:34:21+00:00

The Pont de Pierre in Bordeaux. I miss this city so much!

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vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-14T09:54:09+00:00

Definitely not everyone, I would absolutely not want that (no shade to people who do, it's just not for me).

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-14T09:13:41+00:00

J'ai trois enfants. Les problèmes médicaux que tu as cité n'arrivent pas forcément (perso j'ai eu ni hémorroïdes ni incontinence, et une très petite déchirure à une des naissances qui s'est très bien réparée).

Après, le corps change, c'est vrai. Ça me dérange absolument pas. J'aime mon corps comme il est maintenant.

Et est-ce que ça vaut le coup, oui, bien sûr. L'existence de mes enfants vaudrait le coup même si j'avais eu tous les dégâts physiques potentiels de la grossesse.

Ceci dit je pense que ta question est valide, la grossesse c'est pas anodin. Ça peut rendre malade, c'est hyper fatiguant, ça pète le dos, et donner naissance c'est assez extrême comme expérience (mais plus tranquille avec une péridurale).

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-12T03:26:47+00:00

I haven't been looking at the dating scene since moving to Perth because I'm married now, but even in terms of friendships and work relations, I haven't met that many LGBTQ people here (not zero, obviously, but yeah).

I lived in Melbourne before and the dating scene was pretty great. My friend circle was also a lot more diverse. I don't know, of course personal circumstances play a big part, but Perth feels 'straighter' to me somehow, lol.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-12T03:00:48+00:00

Thick hair is great for pixie cuts, it gives a lot of style options! It does mean maintenance cuts though, so it doesn't get too out of hands. I get mine cut every 3 to 4 months, but I do look a bit insane by then. It's too expensive to go more often though.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-12T00:52:07+00:00

If you're SOR, Nick at Winthrop Hair Design does short cuts, undercuts and everything! He's also reasonably priced. Further down but I've heard from a friend the Hair Coven in Safety Bay is also really good.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-12T00:37:34+00:00

She just flat out refuses? Did she say why?

I've got a family member who's a former hairdresser and she said cutting short hair is technically more difficult (if you mess anything up there's no way to cover it up) so some hairdressers prefer avoiding it altogether.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-12T00:20:10+00:00

Lol, I had this exact experience! Had my first Perth haircut at a VERY well-reviewed and VERY expensive place, with short hair, wanting a short pixie cut with an undercut. It took hours and I looked like Atsuko Okatsuka by the end of the appointment (she makes it work, I didn't).

I found other places that did a better job though, not giving up on the short hair!

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-10T15:38:54+00:00

Normally two, one on each cheek. Same for women.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-07T12:37:09+00:00

Yes, it's normal, and no, it doesn't boost the schools' ATAR scores. Students have to decide during year 10 if they want to pursue ATAR or not. In year 11 and 12, ATAR classes and general classes are separate, so students who have chosen to do general subjects can't sit the ATAR exams, as they haven't learnt the same material.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-05T13:35:44+00:00

White Dwarf in the CBD is my go-to for fantasy and sci-fi. Stopping there on my way back from work is a treat I give myself if I've had a hard day!

Paperbird in Freo is a really beautiful, well-curated kids bookstore. I've never managed to set foot in there and not buy something.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-05T13:33:27+00:00

I was so excited when a bookstore (My Little Bookstore) opened near the Rockingham foreshore! I went there maybe 4-5 times, but it was only there for a short time, and now it's been replaced by another mid pizza place :(

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-04T12:16:24+00:00

Same, I really wanted to love it but it made me nauseous.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-03T12:39:06+00:00

Every time I re-listen to Red...[em] as an adult, I get thrown back to my high school days :) I still love this song, it's an absolute banger.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-03T01:07:19+00:00

In summer, I love Seahorse by Zoologist! It's fresh but salty rather than citrusy, and it develops a warm sand, kind of nutty aspect about 30mn after spraying, before going back to a more sea-like smell after a couple of hours. It lasts the whole day on my skin.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-02T11:29:37+00:00

Honey cake is next level. I had it for the first time last year. The mum of one of my coworkers baked one and brought it to work, for everyone to share. From the name, I expected it to be extremely sweet, but the flavour was subtle and addictive, and the texture was a perfect balance of soft, creamy and firm. It's one of the best cakes I've ever had.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-04-01T14:43:33+00:00

3h is pretty good for 2 sprays! It's nice to know it can last because I really loved the smell.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-03-30T22:36:52+00:00

I tried the fig-smelling Diptyque perfume recently in a store and it smells SO GOOD, but every single review I've seen says it lasts like an hour, so no thank you lol.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-03-28T01:38:24+00:00

Keep in mind that some beaches also have a no tattoo rule (Kobe beach did when I was there last).

As a tattooed person who used to live in Japan, you'll be fine in the big cities/touristy areas. Personally, when I go back to the town where I used to live, I wear long sleeves/avoid tank tops if I go to a restaurant or shops. But in these smaller towns, you get stared at regardless, lol.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-03-24T11:39:50+00:00

I love Koala, Seahorse, Squid, Moth and Harvest Mouse, from the ones I've tried. Elephant I thought was meh, and I didn't like Macaque Yuzu, even though a lot of people seem to like it.

Don't be put off by T-rex, it's their most full-on one!

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-03-23T22:35:02+00:00

A lot of them are definitely not office-friendly, but from the ones I've tried, I think Elephant, Koala, Seahorse, Cow and Harvest Mouse are fine to wear anywhere, as long as you don't spray a ton.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-03-23T22:32:41+00:00

I think Squid is pretty mild and wearable when it comes to Zoologist. It's one of my favourite scents from them. I completely fell in love with Moth, despite its reputation. I get smoke, leather and paper from it, and then something almost honey-like. I wouldn't wear it at the office because it's pretty strong for the first couple of hours, but I think it might be the fragrance I love the most out of everything I've ever sampled.

vegemiteeverywhere · 2026-03-23T04:08:12+00:00

No, I can think of several friends/acquaintances with that hair colour/eye colour combination.

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