As school kids we would play a memory game. One person would start “I went to the shop and I bought an apple.” Then the next kid would say “I went to the shop and I bought an apple and a stick of butter.”
On Monday, I woke a bit dusty after catching up with a mate I haven’t seen much of lately. So I did what any self-respecting woman when suffering the after effects of a big night – I went shopping.
I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken and a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head and four pairs of work socks.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks and a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie and an enormous tub of greek salad.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad and two giant jars of coffee.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee and soup dumplings.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings and three litres of coconut water.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings, three litres of coconut water and a couple of singlets.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings, three litres of coconut water, a couple of singlets and a litre of cream.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings, three litres of coconut water, a couple of singlets, a litre of cream and a carry pack of DIY pork belly buns.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings, three litres of coconut water, a couple of singlets, a litre of cream, a carry pack of DIY pork belly buns and two giant pizzas.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings, three litres of coconut water, a couple of singlets, a litre of cream, a carry pack of DIY pork belly buns, two giant pizzas and a couple of pairs of leggings. Because leggings and giant pizzas are friends, you know.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings, three litres of coconut water, a couple of singlets, a litre of cream, a carry pack of DIY pork belly buns, two giant pizzas, a couple of pairs of leggings and a pallet load of dishwasher tablets.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings, three litres of coconut water, a couple of singlets, a litre of cream, a carry pack of DIY pork belly buns, two giant pizzas, a couple of pairs of leggings, a pallet load of dishwasher tablets and a dozen bagels.
On Monday, I took my hangover to Costco and bought a barbecue chicken, a jar of Japanese peanuts the size of my head, four pairs of work socks, a 40cm $8 pumpkin pie, an enormous tub of greek salad, two giant jars of coffee, soup dumplings, three litres of coconut water, a couple of singlets, a litre of cream, a carry pack of DIY pork belly buns, two giant pizzas, a couple of pairs of leggings, a pallet load of dishwasher tablets, a dozen bagels and an entire pork belly.
When I returned home from my shopping, I regaled my friends with stories of the things I didn’t buy. Like a truckload of toilet paper or 2kg of metamucil – products I imagine are sold in synchronous pairings – and the half million dollar six carat diamond solitaire.
After we tucked into pizzas that only just fit into the oven, I told them about the bulk sanitary aisle and wondered out loud who was buying 120 pads. Someone shrugged their shoulders and suggested families with a couple of daughters.
Then I found a nice dark corner, put my fingers in my ears and rocked.
have you been to Costco?
did you buy a pallet load of dishwasher tablets?
That was hilarious! I figured you would be lots of fun after “tying one on” (is that a saying describing someone after having a few drinks?).
I enjoyed seeing the various items to be purchased at a Cosco in your neighborhood. It’s amazing the differences between items and terms used for them depending on the region of a country or even a different country. It would seem many Asian items are available due to the proximity. many of the items you show I have never seen available in a grocery. I’m certain it would be the same with items sold here.
Have you ever heard of “Hoghead Souse”? That is an item that can be bought in a market here.
Classic blog post Amanda. you really are hilarious. 🙂 I find that while buying in bulk is fantastic long term, I think Costco does my head in a little bit. We always spend more than what we should at costco. lol
Thanks Amanda! Loved the journey and punchline 🙂
I am yet to brave Costco, because I already have enough stuff that we don’t need.
I like the look of those pizzas and stretchy pants combo.
This is just what I needed to read, I’m having a nervous breakdown today – I’ve given myself 3 hours – then I have to suck it up and just keep on with my life. Thanks for the laugh, you have brightened my day immensely – I want to be the reason you go to Costco one day – BIG LOVE xxx
Ha ha ha ha ha, too funny. I am just actually still gobsmacked about the $500,000 ring…. WTF… that is crazy, who the hell goes to Costco to buy a diamond ring I ask you? I have never been to Costco and have only been to Ikea once. Yes – I do live under that big rock.
Giggled all the way through this. Must get to Costco!
Hahahaha! After that Monday did you put yourself to bed early? I don’t think I could do Costco on a hangover – lord knows what I’d come home with x