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August 1, 2011 Carly Findlay 20 Comments

I am really sore. It will pass. But still, I am really sore. It hurts to dress, it hurts to walk, it hurts to lie down. It hurts.

I went to get a medical certificate and antibiotics today. I went to buy a birthday card on the way. The sales assistant asked me why I look the way I do. She asked about whether I can sunbake. Fuck no! Even if I was well enough to get adequate sun exposure, I would never sunbake. I was there to buy a card, not to discuss dermatology.  I told her that I don’t want to talk about why I look this way today. I rarely do.

My pain is most likely down to over-commitment. Long hours. Socialising. Conferences. My skin is not the only thing in pain. My heart aches. I can’t write about it here. Or even find the words to write about it for myself.

I need to rest. I will be back soon, when I am feeling better.

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  1. Sydney Shop Girl says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Oh Carly.

    Take care of yourself. I am nursing a tired brain and that does not in any way rate on the real pain tolerance scale.

    SSG xxx

    Sydney Shop Girl blog

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  2. Ada living in Sydney says

    August 1, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Hi Carly, you do not know me. But I am touched by the articles you have written. Have a good rest, we all love you.

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  3. The Lady Llama says

    August 1, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    🙁 <3 Feel better soon m'lady Carly xox

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  4. Jamtart says

    August 1, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    Oh Carly 🙁
    I wish I could bear your pain for you – even for just a day, to give you some peace. Rest up, dear girl. We'll be here waiting for you. xx

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  5. The Lady Llama says

    August 1, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Funnily enough my word verification was "healogeo"!

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  6. [TeacupGrunge] says

    August 1, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Feel better soon Carly. x

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  7. Georgia says

    August 1, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Carly, I hope rest brings you recovery from your pain, and quickly. I hope that your physical pain along with your heart pain is goon soon. Take care. xx

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  8. Anonymous says

    August 2, 2011 at 12:05 am

    Chin up Carly!! We all love you!!!! xooxoxxoxoxxooxxoxoxoxo

    Ingrid 🙂

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  9. Mrs Catch says

    August 2, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Hoping you're feeling like your gorgeous self again soon. Taking time out is a great idea.

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  10. Heavenly Ingredients says

    August 2, 2011 at 8:28 am

    Get well soon Carly, take care of yourself x

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  11. LPC says

    August 2, 2011 at 11:51 am

    So sorry honey.

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  12. Carly Findlay says

    August 2, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Thank you everyone, it is nice to read your wishes of love 🙂

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  13. Katie says

    August 2, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Take care, Carly. I hope things are better for you soon. 🙂

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  14. Melissa says

    August 2, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    I hate that you're hurting. I mean, I'm sorry your body hurts. But mostly I'm aching that your heart hurts. You have such a beautiful heart, Carly and I hate that it is sad right now.

    xxxx

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  15. Laney @ Crash Test Mummy says

    August 2, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Hi Carly. I met you at said conference that has all us bloggers so exhausted. After reading your story I can only begin to understand why you feel the way you do. You've done well getting through this busy weekend. Enjoy your rest.
    Kia Kaha (be strong)
    Laney

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  16. sassydrcil says

    August 2, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    I am hugging you via the computer right now, Carly. You humble me with your bravery, really you do.

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  17. Veronica says

    August 3, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Today, after pretty much three days laying down, I feel like I might be able to walk and move around again. Recovering from this weekend has been miserable.

    Hope you're feeling better soon. xxx

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  18. Erin @ Brownie Bites says

    August 3, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Feel better soon, sweet girl. I hope you get the rest (mental, physical AND emotional!) to come back strong and ready to charge into the ring!

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  19. Anonymous says

    August 3, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    Take care of yourself, Carly. Nurture the wonderful whole self of you -body, heart, mind and spirit with lovely, nourishing foods, sleep and relaxing activities.

    Re-enter the world when you feel ready to tackle the challenges it poses. A period of hiatus at regular intervals is what saves me my sanity often – and I hope you find it rejuvenating too.

    Much love,
    Ms Melbourne.

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  20. Kim Humes says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:31 am

    Hang in there beautiful! We all need a little break from life once in a while, so enjoy it. You always bounce back with a vengeance!!

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