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Mexican fiesta on the couch with paperwork on a Saturday night.

June 26, 2010 Carly Findlay 7 Comments

I feel a cold coming on. I have a cloudy head, am very tired and have a nagging cough that is making it hard to breathe. It’s been cold here – 13 degrees today – and I’m a run down with my skin, plus been on two planes. I don’t get sick with a cold often, and haven’t had the flu since 2002 when I ended up in hospital with it, so fingers crossed this doesn’t eventuate to a full blown cold.

This is my treatment.

None of this disgusting cough mixture stuff. I hate medicine almost as much as I fear needles. Note the only medicine cup I have is a plastic glass from a mini wine bottle.

For me it’s chillis, lemon and honey and Panadol all the way.

Did you know that Manuka honey has so many healing properties? I sometimes put it on my hands when my skin is blistered. I don’t really like the taste of honey but this stuff is ok.

I also had to buy this today. It’s a ventolin inhaler for asthma.

My old one has expired. I only use ventolin when I have a cold. I get asthma symptoms so infrequently that I am never quite sure how to use the inhaler.

I was so pleased with the bargain price of it. It gave me the same rush as buying a dress on sale. $8. Who knew! Next time I need a quick and cheap shopping fix I will consider buying ventolin!

I have been wearing a tracksuit far too much when I’m not at work. Hell, I even feel like wearing one to work some days.

You will be pleased, or horrified to know I went out to collect my takeaway dinner dressed like this tonight.


Tracksuit is by Bonds. Faux-uggs are el-cheapo. I am pleased how flattering the tracksuit pants are. If the tracksuit was lesser brand, I may not have set foot out of the house. Or maybe I would have/have done…

I read the American President had no qualms in holding a business meeting with his worldly counterparts at a fast food restaurant.

So I knew the world wouldn’t end when I went out in my tracksuit to get Mexican food.

I went to Taco Bill.

Taco Bill is excessive and expensive. If I wanted less excess I would have flown to Mexico for a meal. Prior to going with Kristy in April, I’d only been there twice, and both times were with boys I was in love with and I had my meals paid for. I had no idea how pricey it is!

I have been desperately craving Mexican food since I bought this book yesterday. So instead of cooking a recipe from it, I went to get takeaway!

This is what I have for dinner.

Nachos and burritos. They’re massive servings.


My neighbour had to open my wine. I am unable to as I’m too slippery. Yes, my life is constantly in a slippery slope of vaseline.

My Saturday night screams fun and excitement. Eating Mexican on the couch reading press releases about a new policy report and working on some other secret squirrel business.

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Comments

  1. Sydney Shop Girl says

    June 26, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Oh, you poor thing, Carly.

    Rest up tonight and I hope you heal quickly with the good food and drugs.

    SSG xxx

    PS – loved the way you tied in President Obama. Feeling very underwhelmed with Australian politics at the moment.

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  2. Anonymous says

    June 26, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    Hope your feeling better soon Carly xx

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  3. Semi Expat says

    June 26, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Do hope you don't get a full blown cold or worse flu… Keep taking the Manuka honey – wonderful stuff Carly – I swear by it… And the Mexican dinner – mmmm – yummm! x

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  4. pumkyn says

    June 27, 2010 at 1:24 am

    feel better soon

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  5. LPC says

    June 27, 2010 at 3:44 am

    I hope you feel much better very soon.

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  6. Metropolis Girl says

    June 27, 2010 at 6:29 pm

    Take care of yourself. Afraid I'm in the same boat at the moment. Drinking loads of tea with honey and freshly squeezed lemon helps. Otherwise my parents suggest a shot of whisky before bed. Typical scots! Haven't taken that suggestion up yet. Stay warm

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  7. Honey says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    You should try this honey is amazing, we all use it on our skin, its not got any of them silly numbers like 30+ i've heard only 15+ is good for you anything over that is unproven.

    take a look at this guide: http://www.greenbayharvest.co.uk/shop/pages/Honey+Ratings+Explained

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