Over the past month, or since I got our home leave tickets, I’ve been eyeing favorite American and Scandinavian products in the grocery store but firmly refraining myself from over-paying for treats I will be able to enjoy soon. The “I can wait” rule has worked quite well actually. Swedish caviar spread for a small fortune, taco shells worth five meals at a Taco Bell, only to mention a couple of items I might otherwise have been tempted to break down and buy, have all been left for the feast I call ‘home leave.’
Today my weakness showed itself however, in the shape of cream soda. I cannot tell you exactly why, but this temptation grew too big. Entranced by the knowledge that the store only gets about 15 cream soda cans a year, and that those cream sodas will be gone tonight if I don’t strike immediately, I bought all but one.
What did they cost? I don’t know. I closed my eyes in shame when they were rung up, and now, an hour later, I’m starting to feel sick, having finished my second can.
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don't worry! it happens. even the best ones :O)
Treats like that will help you make through to home leave. :)
Hi Jen, my name is Jessica. I have been reading your blog for the past few weeks and thought I'd introduce myself.
I will be moving back to Cairo from the U.S. in July. and will be staying with my Egyptian husband's family in New Maadi for awhile. I have lived in Cairo a few years ago for 9 months and vacationed there last summer. I have a 3 year old boy (who was born in the U.S.)and am 7 weeks pregnant; I will most likely deliver in Egypt, if all goes well.
As far as non-Arabic food cravings go, as I'm sure you know, they are killer during pregnancy! I spent my second trimester in Cairo and would have paid anything for a slice of American pizza or even some ranch dressing. I am not looking forward to it.
Take care!
Jessica
Säg inte att du faktiskt gillar cream soda!! Det backar ju till och med jag på, och jag äter ju nästan allt! ;-)
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