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Title: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Ms Grace on December 04, 2014, 04:38:55 AM
Post by: Ms Grace on December 04, 2014, 04:38:55 AM
Getting quite warm down here in Sydney, and so humid, woah! And Summer has only just started!
I love the water but my dysphoria has meant I feel very uncomfortable in male swimming costumes (I can even remember feeling that way when I was young) so it's generally meant avoiding beaches and swimming centres. Anyway a girlfriend has a pool and invited me over for a swim. Since I have a new one piece cossie (swimsuit) it was the perfect opportunity to see if I could tuck sufficiently well enough to make the overall package work. And it did! I should have had my friend take a pic, but I think I can go to beaches or public pools now and feel fairly confident I am getting away with it. Woo!
Kind of boggles my mind though. A swimsuit is a very specific article of clothing so I feel very fortunate that I look alright wearing one. Looking forward to when I don't have to tuck though!
I love the water but my dysphoria has meant I feel very uncomfortable in male swimming costumes (I can even remember feeling that way when I was young) so it's generally meant avoiding beaches and swimming centres. Anyway a girlfriend has a pool and invited me over for a swim. Since I have a new one piece cossie (swimsuit) it was the perfect opportunity to see if I could tuck sufficiently well enough to make the overall package work. And it did! I should have had my friend take a pic, but I think I can go to beaches or public pools now and feel fairly confident I am getting away with it. Woo!
Kind of boggles my mind though. A swimsuit is a very specific article of clothing so I feel very fortunate that I look alright wearing one. Looking forward to when I don't have to tuck though!
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Jenny07 on December 04, 2014, 05:30:29 AM
Post by: Jenny07 on December 04, 2014, 05:30:29 AM
Just go outside now and you can swim anywhere in Sydney.
If it is as bad as yesterday you might need to be rescued.
;)
If it is as bad as yesterday you might need to be rescued.
;)
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: immortal gypsy on December 04, 2014, 05:43:24 AM
Post by: immortal gypsy on December 04, 2014, 05:43:24 AM
Congratulations Grace.
I'm smiling at you from underneath a pavilion covered up with sunglasses on. 8)
How many days till winter again?
I'm smiling at you from underneath a pavilion covered up with sunglasses on. 8)
How many days till winter again?
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: katrinaw on December 04, 2014, 06:02:20 AM
Post by: katrinaw on December 04, 2014, 06:02:20 AM
Yup certainly warm and very stormy...in fact more coming through now.... gets very hot out west
Can't wait to christen my new bikini....
L Katy
Can't wait to christen my new bikini....
L Katy
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: adrian on December 04, 2014, 06:02:52 AM
Post by: adrian on December 04, 2014, 06:02:52 AM
Hey, that's awesome!
You know, I felt soooooo uncomfortable wearing a swimsuit all my life and wondered why. That was a headdesk moment earlier this year when I finally understood ;).
I'm a bit jealous of your summer I must say. Cold and eternal gray skies for me here.
You know, I felt soooooo uncomfortable wearing a swimsuit all my life and wondered why. That was a headdesk moment earlier this year when I finally understood ;).
I'm a bit jealous of your summer I must say. Cold and eternal gray skies for me here.
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: katrinaw on December 04, 2014, 06:03:14 AM
Post by: katrinaw on December 04, 2014, 06:03:14 AM
Quote from: immortal gypsy on December 04, 2014, 05:43:24 AM
Congratulations Grace.
I'm smiling at you from underneath a pavilion covered up with sunglasses on. 8)
How many days till winter again?
Too many, love ski season 8)
L Katy
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: ImagineKate on December 04, 2014, 07:32:34 AM
Post by: ImagineKate on December 04, 2014, 07:32:34 AM
I have a two piece halter top one that I've been trying on. I found that I can tuck really well and it looks pretty good. Can't wait for summer here!
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: JulieBlair on December 04, 2014, 08:44:56 AM
Post by: JulieBlair on December 04, 2014, 08:44:56 AM
Grace,
I'll shiver, smile, and think of you. Have a wonderful time with your new found freedom.
Julie
I'll shiver, smile, and think of you. Have a wonderful time with your new found freedom.
Julie
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: stephaniec on December 04, 2014, 08:54:23 AM
Post by: stephaniec on December 04, 2014, 08:54:23 AM
a nice dip in the ocean
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Ms Grace on December 04, 2014, 03:00:39 PM
Post by: Ms Grace on December 04, 2014, 03:00:39 PM
Every Aussie has one of those (or a crocodile) as a pet didn't you know?
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: stephaniec on December 04, 2014, 03:09:06 PM
Post by: stephaniec on December 04, 2014, 03:09:06 PM
I kind of figured
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: TSJasmine on December 04, 2014, 03:14:10 PM
Post by: TSJasmine on December 04, 2014, 03:14:10 PM
I don't see what's the big deal about the swimwear issue. No one would say anything if someone were to wear shorts in a pull. They don't have to be swimming trunks but like small, little booty shorts. wear the upper section of a 2-piece & you look beach ready. That's what I would do anyways. If my boobs weren't an A cup.. :(
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: rosinstraya on December 04, 2014, 04:55:02 PM
Post by: rosinstraya on December 04, 2014, 04:55:02 PM
Staying with shorts and rashie shirt for now. Keeps the ultra violet at bay.
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Alison AU on December 05, 2014, 12:14:41 AM
Post by: Alison AU on December 05, 2014, 12:14:41 AM
Just got hailed on getting onto a train...
And we actually do have kangaroos in our (admittedly pretty big) backyard.
Back on topic, I've always hated male swimwear but am still a big decision and a long time away from considering female cossies instead. I'm constantly trying to time applications of toenail polish between public pool visits!
And we actually do have kangaroos in our (admittedly pretty big) backyard.
Back on topic, I've always hated male swimwear but am still a big decision and a long time away from considering female cossies instead. I'm constantly trying to time applications of toenail polish between public pool visits!
Title: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Ally_B on December 05, 2014, 04:35:57 AM
Post by: Ally_B on December 05, 2014, 04:35:57 AM
The idea of a bathing suit on me right now is terrifying enough to fuel a full-blown Twilight Zone reboot....
On the other hand.... Congratulations, Grace. :)
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On the other hand.... Congratulations, Grace. :)
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Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: traci_k on December 05, 2014, 08:23:55 AM
Post by: traci_k on December 05, 2014, 08:23:55 AM
I am soooooo jealous. Its 30 degrees here in Chicago.
Enjoy your summer!
Hugs
Enjoy your summer!
Hugs
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: ErinWDK on December 05, 2014, 08:53:47 AM
Post by: ErinWDK on December 05, 2014, 08:53:47 AM
Quote from: traci_k on December 05, 2014, 08:23:55 AM
I am soooooo jealous. Its 30 degrees here in Chicago.
Enjoy your summer!
Hugs
Umm... Grace is in OZ. The Chicago temperature would be -1 degrees (Celsius) for her. It probably never gets above 40 (Celsius) in Sydney...
Erin
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: stephaniec on December 05, 2014, 09:24:25 AM
Post by: stephaniec on December 05, 2014, 09:24:25 AM
W http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Australia
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: LilDevilOfPrada on December 05, 2014, 09:31:24 AM
Post by: LilDevilOfPrada on December 05, 2014, 09:31:24 AM
Come join us in Johannesburg, causal 35C then a storm that destroyed roofs(rinse and repeat till summer is over). Ah summer, and i cant remember how long its been since I swam.
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Seras on December 05, 2014, 10:02:10 AM
Post by: Seras on December 05, 2014, 10:02:10 AM
D:
4*C here all day yesterday.
4*C here all day yesterday.
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Newgirl Dani on December 05, 2014, 10:27:05 AM
Post by: Newgirl Dani on December 05, 2014, 10:27:05 AM
Quote from: stephaniec on December 04, 2014, 08:54:23 AM
a nice dip in the ocean
Now this is a pic we need to see Grace, you using a great white as a jet ski ;D Dani
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: stephaniec on December 05, 2014, 12:00:15 PM
Post by: stephaniec on December 05, 2014, 12:00:15 PM
Quote from: Newgirl Dani on December 05, 2014, 10:27:05 AMditto
Now this is a pic we need to see Grace, you using a great white as a jet ski ;D Dani
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Skeptoid on December 05, 2014, 03:27:31 PM
Post by: Skeptoid on December 05, 2014, 03:27:31 PM
I was in Chicago earlier this week and it was 20°F and oh my god I'm glad I don't live up there.
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Newgirl Dani on December 05, 2014, 04:01:08 PM
Post by: Newgirl Dani on December 05, 2014, 04:01:08 PM
Quote from: Skeptoid on December 05, 2014, 03:27:31 PM
I was in Chicago earlier this week and it was 20°F and oh my god I'm glad I don't live up there.
It's been down to around 15F without wind chill factor(NW Washington State) for about the last week, but I'm ok with cold & hot. Warmed back up now, I'm still waiting for my usual single digit temps that come later, thats when an extended walk is out of the question. LOVE my woodstove :) Dani
Title: Re: Summer in Sydney - time for a swim!
Post by: Teela Renee on December 05, 2014, 08:50:50 PM
Post by: Teela Renee on December 05, 2014, 08:50:50 PM
that's awesome! im afraid of the ocean, every single time I've gone in, a jellyfish gets me.