Oh, oh, the shenanigans of the night before that ruin the morning after, whether it’s the bitch of a hangover or the sickening memory of what we did or said! Most of us have been there. My worst morning-after was a New Year’s Eve during which I drank a home-made punch that I swear had been spiked with something untoward. So untoward that I couldn’t move the following morning, let alone search for a hangover cure.
Most hangover cures fail. The only one that works is not to drink too much in the first place, or not at all; but that wouldn’t be much fun, would it!
As Dr. Mandy Silverman says on her blog, one should eat a bloody good meal in advance and drink one glass of water to every alcoholic drink to counter the dehydration. Ever since my punch debacle, I have tried to stick to this sound advice. What I didn’t know until I read her post today is that ‘the liver can only process one drink per hour, so do not exceed this!’ Very useful to know but not so easy to adhere to in a party situation.
Take care and keep laughing!
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13/01/2015 at 00:20
jjspina
Thank you for stopping by my blog and the like. Liked yours too! May you have a prosperous New Year!
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13/01/2015 at 18:20
First Night Design
My pleasure. Happy New Year!
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11/01/2015 at 04:07
peakperspective
Good heavens, Sarah, I tried desperately to lick the goodness of those Eggs Benedict right off my screen. A shockingly disappointing result. But a very happy new year to you nonetheless.
Cheers!
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12/01/2015 at 08:53
First Night Design
The image of you licking the screen has set me up for the week! Happy New Year!
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10/01/2015 at 16:42
http://theenglishprofessoratlarge.com
Have a most wonderful New Year, filled with love and laughter, beauty and bounty, and music and madness.
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12/01/2015 at 08:55
First Night Design
Happy New Year to you too! What a perfect combination of treats.
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03/01/2015 at 11:08
janemorley2014
Wishing you all that’s uplifting for the coming year Sarah – and a new computer of course! 🙂 Jane
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12/01/2015 at 08:55
First Night Design
Ditto!
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02/01/2015 at 20:00
Itaya Art
Ack…just never seemed worth the aftermath to me to get that wasted when celebrating or any other time. The eggs look very yummy though. Think that would be a wonderful way to start the New Year regardless of one’s behavior the night before. 🙂
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12/01/2015 at 08:56
First Night Design
Nor me, Itaya. I could certainly overdose on Eggs Benedict, though!
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02/01/2015 at 17:27
janetweightreed10
Reblogged this on My Life as an Artist (2) and commented:
Some good after New years tips from Sarah:)
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02/01/2015 at 17:26
janetweightreed10
Oh the Eggs Benedict look soooooo good and a little champagne on the side wouldn’t go aryy:)
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12/01/2015 at 08:57
First Night Design
Don’t they just!
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02/01/2015 at 15:50
First Night Design
Reblogged this on First Night Design and commented:
Still trying to recover from the festivities? Here are some suggestions.
On a side note, all is not rosy in the garden since Mr FND’s computer keeps shutting down involuntarily every few minutes. Hey ho!
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01/01/2014 at 18:03
Rich Weatherly
Have a wonderful New Year Sarah!
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01/01/2014 at 18:05
First Night Design
The very same to you and yours, Rich!
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01/01/2014 at 13:40
Lottie Nevin
A Very Happy New Year to YOU! I don’t have a hangover this morning, but I do have a shocking headache that I’ve been trying to rid myself of for 24hours. I adore Eggs Benedict, it’s definitely in my top 10 of favourite things to eat xxx
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01/01/2014 at 18:05
First Night Design
In which case, Mrs N, I want Eggs Benedict when we come visit!
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01/01/2014 at 19:18
Lottie Nevin
Of course!! and please, come and visit anytime xx
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01/01/2014 at 19:20
First Night Design
Don’t you fret. Once the flat is done and dusted, I’m telling himself that I want a holiday in Spain as soon as the weather’s warmer. xx
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02/01/2014 at 11:13
Lottie Nevin
😀 😀 😀 xxx
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