Girl, I realized last Monday night that it really, really helps to keep trash bags in your car.
Like, readily accessible trash bags that you can grab from the driver’s seat.
I came to this astonishingly mind-blowing revelation because, as I was driving home from the gym, I threw up in my mouth…and FYI, throwing up in your mouth is absolutely awful. I do not recommend it at all.
It was on the way home from HIIT class, and I think I know why it happened.
Right before I left the gym, I chugged a huge bottle of water.
Side note: I have a really hard time remembering to do all of the good-for-you post-workout things they say you’re supposed to do right after exercising, like drinking enough water right away and eating a healthy meal (or at least a snack) within 20 minutes, but I’m getting better about it, and since I’ve been more conscious of my post-workout routine, I’ve been recovering faster and feeling better the next day.
Anyway, I either worked out harder than I thought I did, or I chugged the water too quickly, because on the drive home I felt that all-to-familiar gross feeling of chunks coming up my throat.
It happened so quickly, too. One second I was singing Lil’ Kim’s first verse in Crush on You, and the next I was frantically looking for something to throw up into.
It was about to end up in my lap, so yeah…I held it in my mouth, pulled over and blechhh! — vomit city.
Needless to say, a garbage bag (or an empty Gatorade bottle) would’ve come in handy!
I don’t know why it never occurred to me to stash a trash bag in the car, because they’re so useful. Just finished eating a banana? Want your car to smell like eau de nasty old banana peel? Hell, no! Stick that thing in a bag. Need to change a dirty diaper? Throw that sh*t (haha, literally!) in a bag. Stepped in some dog poop? Don’t bring that crap in the car! Toss those shoes in a bag, and wash them off at home.
So, note to self, and note to you, keep a couple trash bags in the car.
I’m just sayin’… Right now if you can.
And may you never have to ever throw up in your mouth.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. TGIF!
sydnee says
September 15th, 2017 at 7:12 amGotta love your honesty! Have a nice weekend.
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Kim says
September 15th, 2017 at 7:21 amOh, I’m sorry that happened to you. The only thing worse than throwing up in your mouth is throwing up completely. We used to always keep a can of wet wipes and some plastic, grocery store bags in the car when the fellas were young. And we still do it on trips. It used to be because one of the boys got carsick but now, it’s for all their trash!! 🙂 But, please don’t try to spew into a Gatorade bottle – it will be a vomit explosion. Also, don’t try to throw up out the car window while driving down the highway. You would think it would just all go along the side of the car but, in reality, it all comes right back in the window and all over the inside of the car. And the passengers. So I hear…. 😉
Metta says
September 15th, 2017 at 7:33 amFirst can I say I just loooove reading your blog daily?! Your honesty is always appreciated and it makes you so relatable so thank you for that. So sorry that happened to you though, I’ve had to resort to that before after downing a cup of matcha on an empty stomach, so I feel your pain girl 🙁 The worst thing ever. So ever since I keep a roll of trash bags in my car lol. You live and you learn. Hope your weekend is awesome though!
Jane says
September 15th, 2017 at 7:40 amI love your honesty! It is essential, especially during allergy season, to make sure there is a box of tissues and a plastic garbage bag in the car to throw away used tissues.
Speaking of the car, I am starting to lessen the anxiety of driving with Zack behind the wheel. He is doing pretty good so far and so am I!!!! Just trying to get over this allergy/cold thing that has managed to invade the entire Lemberg household. Pretty soon we’ll have to be in quarantine!
Enjoy your weekend!
Chelsea says
September 15th, 2017 at 10:41 amOh god, I have reflux, I’ve vomited in my mouth way too many times, especially when doing circus.
Shannon says
September 15th, 2017 at 11:28 amGIRL, you gotta keep it real!! One of the benefits of public transportation/living in NYC is that there’s usually a trash can to run to, lol. It probably wouldn’t hurt to keep a plastic bag in my purse though… for emergencies!!
Tatiana says
September 15th, 2017 at 12:55 pmHaha! Sorry, I’m not laughing at you for vomiting after an intense workout. (I hope you’re ok.) It’s just clear to me you’re not a horse person because not only do we have trash bags in our cars, we carry boxes of tissues, rolls of paper towel AND toilet paper (because barns are notorious for not having either, especially way out in the boondocks) and moist hand wipes. Not to mention a cooler and bottles of water, a spare blanket and extra jackets for different types of weather. All of these as well as a plastic storage container with a click on lid, in the trunk to put muddy boots and gear into, plus the usual assortment of bats, crops, whips and spurs half chaps, paddock boots and a spare helmet.
BTW, my trainer has always told me to go slow with the water after the workout. He says if you chug you’re gonna be sick.
Kate & Zena says
September 20th, 2017 at 12:06 amYES! We equestrians carry everything in our cars because…heaven forbid there is no air freshener (no matter how much bleach is used, the smell is terrible.) Purel, lotion, soap, lint roller (doubles up as sand-be-gone), bags of peppermints, extra treats for yourself, notebook and pencil, sweaters, half-chaps…we carry it all. Everything AND the kitchen sink.
Tulipthecat says
September 15th, 2017 at 1:33 pmOMG I can totally relate. That has happened to me on more than one occasion so I always have a cup in the car. Once I went to get my brows waxed and they put this serum on them that had a really strong smell. I was driving across the San Mateo Bridge and I started to feel nauseous in the car from the smell and I was stuck in traffic. I had to dig around my car to find a bag of some sort or container to vomit in. I finally found a small ulta bag to use.
Lupe says
September 15th, 2017 at 2:30 pmOh no lol! Yes, it’s a good tip to keep trash bags around. Have a great weekend!
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Ami says
September 15th, 2017 at 2:31 pmOH yeah. 15 hour road trips from my younger and stupider days taught me this 😀 I have a a whole roll of them in the passenger door. My suggestion is to go for the basic thin bags you see in small office trash bins. They’re not meant to hold a lot or a heavy load, but it’s enough for most road emergencies. I also tend to have a ziplock bag (freezer sized) of paper towels too.
Rhia says
September 15th, 2017 at 3:38 pmYeesh, sorry that happened! Before I used to toss a plastic Target bag (or 2) in my trunk for that exact purpose, especially during those days when I’d have late night out at the club/lounge with friends. You just never know. What I love to use often are the Arm & Hammer diaper bags. They have a nice scent and because they’re in fused with baking soda, they mask practically any odors. I even use them while traveling. Check them out if you haven’t heard of them! https://www.target.com/p/munchkin-arm-hammer-diaper-bag-dispenser-bags/-/A-14026158#lnk=newtab
Christy Peeples DuBois says
September 16th, 2017 at 11:14 amI always keep trash bags in the car.
Sherry says
September 16th, 2017 at 4:22 pmThank you for sharing your story Karen. That is good advice. I actually keep a few Target bags in my console just in case. Funny, I was just thinking about the same situation last week, when I came across some plastic bags in my car. I thought to myself, what if I feel sick sometime while I’m driving, these would come in handy. Strange but true!!