I'm getting ready for my trip to Montreal. I'm pretty excited. A) I need a little vacation. 2) I'm kinda looking forward to seeing Vincent. Yes, Vincent. French-speaking, big-smiling, motorcycle-riding Vincent. And after a day like today, I really need that.
Yeesh, what a day at work! I was the manager-in-charge and man, did they make me earn my money.
And I'll really need that vacation after Tuesday. That's the day that they delve into my gum and jaw to decide if I need a new tooth. My jaw will be so swollen.
There goes trivia night.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
I hope my dentist is proud of me for giving up caffeine.
Last night, I had a dream that my parents ran into N'Sync - the young ones. And then they danced with Justin Timberlake. And each time I tried to get my camera out to record these really great moments, they were done by the time I got my stupid camera to work (I really do hate this about my digital camera). It was so frustrating. And then they were all walking right by me and I kept trying to get Justin Timberlake's attention, but he walked a different direction. Instead, Joey Fatone was coming by and I leaned forward and offered my cheeck so he'd give me a kiss and he did! Only when we pulled back, it was Lance Bass and I was disappointed. I thought, he's gay and he's not interested in me! What with all the finely manicured facial hair, I couldn't tell the difference.
Then the dream took a dark and weird turn where I got off a plane that didn't work quite right and could have killed us all and followed a little girl who was hauling all kinds of heavy luggage into a Koreatown that was obviously in Japan.
Sorry, I will not be translating this one.
In other news, I'm giving up on my dentist. Every time I go, he's got a cuter hygienist than the last time. Seriously, what are my chances? If I get the cheaper crown lengthening, I won't get to see him for 6 months, til my next check-up. If I get the more expensive implant, I have to see him for the molding, but I won't be able to afford it and will NEED to marry a dentist by then. See how he could be the solution to all my problems?
Then the dream took a dark and weird turn where I got off a plane that didn't work quite right and could have killed us all and followed a little girl who was hauling all kinds of heavy luggage into a Koreatown that was obviously in Japan.
Sorry, I will not be translating this one.
In other news, I'm giving up on my dentist. Every time I go, he's got a cuter hygienist than the last time. Seriously, what are my chances? If I get the cheaper crown lengthening, I won't get to see him for 6 months, til my next check-up. If I get the more expensive implant, I have to see him for the molding, but I won't be able to afford it and will NEED to marry a dentist by then. See how he could be the solution to all my problems?
Monday, September 28, 2009
Voulez vous ...
So, it's been a while. Wow, some things have happened.
My sister and my parents came up to visit last week. Both came at different times and within three days of each other. Go figure. That's just our way. My sister came for a weekend and I got to hang out with her and some of her friends from work. The opportunity to visit came up because of work, but she herself was not working. We just spent most of time chilling and eating. Wow, did we eat?
As if that wasn't enough eating, my parents visited mid-week and we ate some more. We did get out and see a little more. We went to Salem, Gloucester, and Rockport. It was nice to get out into some of the little seaside towns. We also visited the Witch Museum in Salem. As a former museum employee, it's not the greatest exhibit. But as a visitor, it's pretty entertaining. If you want good seafood though, there's really no need to go all that way; you can find a pretty amazing restaurant right in East Boston, called Off the Boat Seafood. Oh. My. God. It is without a doubt the BEST seafood restaurant that I've ever been too. It's all Italian dishes and served with a nice crusty bread. You wouldn't believe it was that good if you saw the neighborhood, but it was damn good. Even my parents thought so and they are hard to please when it comes to food.
Basically, I just got some quality time with them and I'm glad that they came.
I have friends going through massive changes in their lives. I think of them often. It's a great reminder that sometimes life can really throw you for a loop.
I haven't had a soda since I last posted. Yay me!
I just got an email from my "Return of Sauron" video collaborator. He has an idea for another short and asked me if I would like to collaborate on the script. I was really flattered and said that I would love to. So here's hoping that there will be more of me on the World Wide Interweb.
Work has slowed a little, but I'm still working hard to stay on top of things. Also, just checking out my options these days.
I'm trying to find the motivation to move on to new things, whether it be studying for the GMATs or going out with friends or getting back on match.com. My sister sent me a job listing that she found for the Smithsonian, and it really did seem right for me. And it reconfirmed for me, that I don't want to move. I like it here and I think I'd like to stay.
Meanwhile, I'm thinking of visiting Montreal next month.
My sister and my parents came up to visit last week. Both came at different times and within three days of each other. Go figure. That's just our way. My sister came for a weekend and I got to hang out with her and some of her friends from work. The opportunity to visit came up because of work, but she herself was not working. We just spent most of time chilling and eating. Wow, did we eat?
As if that wasn't enough eating, my parents visited mid-week and we ate some more. We did get out and see a little more. We went to Salem, Gloucester, and Rockport. It was nice to get out into some of the little seaside towns. We also visited the Witch Museum in Salem. As a former museum employee, it's not the greatest exhibit. But as a visitor, it's pretty entertaining. If you want good seafood though, there's really no need to go all that way; you can find a pretty amazing restaurant right in East Boston, called Off the Boat Seafood. Oh. My. God. It is without a doubt the BEST seafood restaurant that I've ever been too. It's all Italian dishes and served with a nice crusty bread. You wouldn't believe it was that good if you saw the neighborhood, but it was damn good. Even my parents thought so and they are hard to please when it comes to food.
Basically, I just got some quality time with them and I'm glad that they came.
I have friends going through massive changes in their lives. I think of them often. It's a great reminder that sometimes life can really throw you for a loop.
I haven't had a soda since I last posted. Yay me!
I just got an email from my "Return of Sauron" video collaborator. He has an idea for another short and asked me if I would like to collaborate on the script. I was really flattered and said that I would love to. So here's hoping that there will be more of me on the World Wide Interweb.
Work has slowed a little, but I'm still working hard to stay on top of things. Also, just checking out my options these days.
I'm trying to find the motivation to move on to new things, whether it be studying for the GMATs or going out with friends or getting back on match.com. My sister sent me a job listing that she found for the Smithsonian, and it really did seem right for me. And it reconfirmed for me, that I don't want to move. I like it here and I think I'd like to stay.
Meanwhile, I'm thinking of visiting Montreal next month.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
It's really not that bad.
I just had the one coke. And it had been a REALLY long day - 12 hours and massive sales. So I told myself that I deserved it. And today I went back to ginger ale. So ... it's really not that bad.
Plus someone at work asked me if I've lost weight and I said, "I must be. Everyone keeps saying so."
So ... it's really not that bad.
Plus someone at work asked me if I've lost weight and I said, "I must be. Everyone keeps saying so."
So ... it's really not that bad.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
What. Is. Up.
I totally stole that title from my lil brudder.
Anyhow, besides making videos, which I'm loving - it's the new scrapbooking! - in the last 3 weeks, I've only had 2 caffeinated sodas. That's amazing. It's actually been about a week and half since I had the last one. It was a little hard to wean off, but I've just about done it. I hope you're proud of me, Jen. Still, it wasn't enough to keep me healthy, I caught my first cold in a long time. Summer colds suck.
My friend Maryann had another baby!!! They left straight from the hospital to get the baby's passport, because then they are moving to SWITZERLAND!!! in less than a month. Unbelievable. So however busy I think I've been, Maryann has been busier.
It has been a little busy at work because it's back-to-school season. This means making money, but it's also stressing me out. Not because it's busy, but because I'm losing my passion and it's really reflecting in my work. I've been thinking about what I want to do next, and well, I guess it's time to get moving on it.
But in the spirit of finding new things to do, I have started volunteering. I happened to be cruising craigslist, for the first time in a long time actually, when I found an ad looking for volunteers for a children's Playspace. It's a transitional shelter for abuse victims that organizes an arts and crafts night for the kids there one night a week. They needed volunteers; it seemed perfect for me. This past Monday was my first time and I loved it!!! It really invigorated me. I can't wait to go back. It's been so long since I volunteered for anything like this and I'm glad that I did.
So that my friends, is what is ... up.
Anyhow, besides making videos, which I'm loving - it's the new scrapbooking! - in the last 3 weeks, I've only had 2 caffeinated sodas. That's amazing. It's actually been about a week and half since I had the last one. It was a little hard to wean off, but I've just about done it. I hope you're proud of me, Jen. Still, it wasn't enough to keep me healthy, I caught my first cold in a long time. Summer colds suck.
My friend Maryann had another baby!!! They left straight from the hospital to get the baby's passport, because then they are moving to SWITZERLAND!!! in less than a month. Unbelievable. So however busy I think I've been, Maryann has been busier.
It has been a little busy at work because it's back-to-school season. This means making money, but it's also stressing me out. Not because it's busy, but because I'm losing my passion and it's really reflecting in my work. I've been thinking about what I want to do next, and well, I guess it's time to get moving on it.
But in the spirit of finding new things to do, I have started volunteering. I happened to be cruising craigslist, for the first time in a long time actually, when I found an ad looking for volunteers for a children's Playspace. It's a transitional shelter for abuse victims that organizes an arts and crafts night for the kids there one night a week. They needed volunteers; it seemed perfect for me. This past Monday was my first time and I loved it!!! It really invigorated me. I can't wait to go back. It's been so long since I volunteered for anything like this and I'm glad that I did.
So that my friends, is what is ... up.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Jillian's Gift
Kati and I went to Six Flags, but it wasn't nearly as much fun as being at Jillian's bachelorette party. We were sorry we missed it.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Chewing on the left side
Okay, so yesterday, I went to the periodontist, a very nice Harvard-educated lady, where the waiting room has a MINI-BAR (wow), and she told me that she doesn't know whether I'll need the crown lengthening or the implant. What's the difference? The price. (DEATH WALLET!)
Yeah, the waiting room has a mini-bar. There was a little fridge with bottles of water. There was an automated thermos of hot water, and then a variety of individual servings of Green Mountain coffee and tea (excellent coffee), in a little spinning caddy. Above the bar was a flat screen tv, playing One Life to Live. It made me think, "Maybe I can't afford this place." (DEATH WALLET!)
So we took a digital x-ray (DEATH WALLET) and she looked at it and can't really see how far down the crack goes. Both the crown lengthening (a crown that fits over the root canal but would extend below the gum line) and the implant (remove the entire old tooth and put a screw into my jawbone that has a entire fake tooth screwed into the other end) start out the same way. Basically, she cuts back the gum to reveal roots of the tooth. At that point, she'll have to decide which one is feasible. If it's not too bad, we'll go with the crown lengthening. If the crack extends to the fork in the roots, then the crown lengthening wouldn't necessarily stop a bacterial infection there and the implant is the better way to go.
Because I had a root canal done just last year, MetLife, my dental insurance, won't necessarily cover the cost of the implant. (DEATH WALLET/PANEL/INSURANCE/?) So the crown lengthening, would end up being a cost to me of $152, while the implant, even with the reduced insurance-negotiated cost, is $1689. ... yeah ...
I like my periodontist. She was very nice and honest about the procedure. She says I have excellent gum and hygience. And she was sensitive to how much it was going to cost me. So I guess I'll just have to trust her judgement on it.
No new tires for me.
Meanwhile, I go back to see my dentist/future husband in late September. He must never meet my periodontist because she was way cuter than me. And Harvard-educated, how can I compare with that. Although ... I did go to the same school as his brother. Go VCU RAMS!
In other news, did I tell you that my cousin from Korea is now going to VCU. She's staying in Rhoads Hall. She says she loves Richmond.
Yeah, the waiting room has a mini-bar. There was a little fridge with bottles of water. There was an automated thermos of hot water, and then a variety of individual servings of Green Mountain coffee and tea (excellent coffee), in a little spinning caddy. Above the bar was a flat screen tv, playing One Life to Live. It made me think, "Maybe I can't afford this place." (DEATH WALLET!)
So we took a digital x-ray (DEATH WALLET) and she looked at it and can't really see how far down the crack goes. Both the crown lengthening (a crown that fits over the root canal but would extend below the gum line) and the implant (remove the entire old tooth and put a screw into my jawbone that has a entire fake tooth screwed into the other end) start out the same way. Basically, she cuts back the gum to reveal roots of the tooth. At that point, she'll have to decide which one is feasible. If it's not too bad, we'll go with the crown lengthening. If the crack extends to the fork in the roots, then the crown lengthening wouldn't necessarily stop a bacterial infection there and the implant is the better way to go.
Because I had a root canal done just last year, MetLife, my dental insurance, won't necessarily cover the cost of the implant. (DEATH WALLET/PANEL/INSURANCE/?) So the crown lengthening, would end up being a cost to me of $152, while the implant, even with the reduced insurance-negotiated cost, is $1689. ... yeah ...
I like my periodontist. She was very nice and honest about the procedure. She says I have excellent gum and hygience. And she was sensitive to how much it was going to cost me. So I guess I'll just have to trust her judgement on it.
No new tires for me.
Meanwhile, I go back to see my dentist/future husband in late September. He must never meet my periodontist because she was way cuter than me. And Harvard-educated, how can I compare with that. Although ... I did go to the same school as his brother. Go VCU RAMS!
In other news, did I tell you that my cousin from Korea is now going to VCU. She's staying in Rhoads Hall. She says she loves Richmond.
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