Text Twist (sit, wit, wits, its, twit, twits...), etc.

So this whole dentist thing... I am quite conflicted! The entire staff is really very kind and personable and very welcoming. But I just cannot get over the shaky hand. I'm sorry! I really don't want to go back to this place, but I really should get my teeth cleaned! They keep CALLING ME about the damned appointment to bulk up my molars. Not only do I need the cleaning, but the original filling that Lipstick fixed still hurts. I would say it is getting worse, not in a dramatic fashion, but I feel it more and more often. It's probably just that the cavity underneath the filling she replaced is slowly growing. Sigh.

I feel comfortable telling them that I don't want to to the molar-bulk right now, but don't know how to say somethings wrong with that filling, but I want to get it fixed elsewhere.

I need to figure out how to get my records from this place (x-rays and such) because insurance will only cover so many x-rays so often. I don't want to be mean and say "You're nice, but your hand shakes so I'm taking my business elsewhere..." but that is what it ultimately boils down to. I've thought about how I can skirt around it... tell them that I'm moving far away or something... but I hate lying (especially to such nice people!) and it always ends up far too complicated. Boo!

In other news, Text Twist (warning, click on this link with caution, as it is a game that WILL take over your life), is my new favorite hobby. (Don't judge me.) My mind is constantly thinking of what words I can make out of the six letters in a different word, what six letters would make a up a good tricky word for the game, etc. I can't walk down the street without seeing a STOP sign and thinking 'stop? top..tops..pot..pots..opt..opts..spot.....etc' It's getting to be quite ridiculous. In conversation even I find it hard to focus on what the person is saying because the second they drop a six letter word, I feverishly start mentally rearranging the letters to get as many points as possible. I might have a small problem on my hands.

I'm slowly and anxiously getting back to the g-y-m. I'm hesitant to even acknowledge it for fear of jinxing the whisper of a comeback I'm approaching. On December 17th they're opening the new gym with the pool and classes, etc. I'm looking forward to that, and hope that some cross training will make getting back to running more practical and fun. There's a guy at my church (the pastor's father no less.. (...biological, not Heavenly...)) that is/was a running enthusiast. We met him early on when we started to get involved in this church and I always admired his wisdom and soft spoken nature. Last Sunday he asked how my recovery was coming and I didn't know what he was talking about-- then I realized, o yea I had surgery. Durr. I told him I feel pretty good but admitted that getting back to running is a really big challenge, and he offered some great advice. It was nice to hear from somebody who gets it... somebody who had been there... and who has come back! All encouragement is always appreciated, but there's something about hearing it from someone who truly understands where you're at that makes it that much sweeter. So, we'll see I suppose!

I can't wait to get home for the holidays and see my family. When I moved a year ago, I thought I'd see everyone so much more, but am shocked and disappointed (in myself) that the frequency of visits is still low. Maybe that should be a new years resolution. Either way, I can't wait to see everyone! I am also excited to introduce Mr. Wonderful. :) It's about time I bring someone to these family gatherings, shoot. I get to work Christmas Day (7am to 730pm, love me some day shift!), so we'll be driving back to Seattle late at night on the 24th. I'm praying for good weather... 'they' keep saying that towards the end of the month, the weather will get snowy again. Seattle with snow? Wtf. I don't really care, it will take a natural disaster to prevent me from going home. Wheather or not I get back in time for work... I'll try my darndest, but I will not miss family Christmas for it. Here's to the holiday spirit! (trip..trips..spit..pit..pits..its..sit..rip..rips..tip..tips....)