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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
My Dentist
Dental orphan finds a new home.
Several years ago our longtime family dentist passed away unexpectedly after having some minor surgery. Out of loyalty to his assistant and his dental hygienist (also his wife), we followed them to another practice. This past February our beloved dental hygienist also, quite suddenly, passed away. Over the years she had become a friend and was one of my biggest supporters as I traveled down the road of adult orthodontics. We were very saddened by her passing.
So now, not feeling a lot of loyalty to the new practice but also not having another practice in mind, we've been left to wonder should we stay or should we go. On Sunday afternoon, I showed another sign of aging and broke a tooth. I called the practice we have been going to first thing Monday morning and was given an appointment with a dentist that was hired about a month ago. He was so nice, competent, polite, willing to listen and answer questions and most importantly treated his assistant with respect. And actually his manner in some ways reminds me a lot of my dentist that passed away. It was a bit of an adjustment to find out he's younger than I am but the way he carried himself certainly didn't show it.
And so, for the first time in a few (somewhat traumatic) dental years, I finally feel like I can once again use the term "my dentist".
Several years ago our longtime family dentist passed away unexpectedly after having some minor surgery. Out of loyalty to his assistant and his dental hygienist (also his wife), we followed them to another practice. This past February our beloved dental hygienist also, quite suddenly, passed away. Over the years she had become a friend and was one of my biggest supporters as I traveled down the road of adult orthodontics. We were very saddened by her passing.
So now, not feeling a lot of loyalty to the new practice but also not having another practice in mind, we've been left to wonder should we stay or should we go. On Sunday afternoon, I showed another sign of aging and broke a tooth. I called the practice we have been going to first thing Monday morning and was given an appointment with a dentist that was hired about a month ago. He was so nice, competent, polite, willing to listen and answer questions and most importantly treated his assistant with respect. And actually his manner in some ways reminds me a lot of my dentist that passed away. It was a bit of an adjustment to find out he's younger than I am but the way he carried himself certainly didn't show it.
And so, for the first time in a few (somewhat traumatic) dental years, I finally feel like I can once again use the term "my dentist".
Congrats Revvies!
Revolution beat Houston in Superliga final.
WOOHOO for my Revvies! Houston has beat them in the last two MLS Cup finals so this win comes with much satisfaction. Even though it wasn't an MLS match, this is the first time the Revs have competed in Superliga and went all the way to win the championship. The game finished in overtime and eventually penalty kicks.
Saturday night marks the Revvies return to regular MLS season matches after a month long break. Superliga matches were only shown on Telefutura (which we don't get) so I've had to listen online and I'm looking forward to SEEING the Revs play again. (And yes, I will be departing the corn roast early to do so!)
Finally, an apology to my mom for scaring her with my cheers of joy last night when Matt Reis made a crucial save during the penalty kicks. Sorry, I just couldn't contain my excitement!!
WOOHOO for my Revvies! Houston has beat them in the last two MLS Cup finals so this win comes with much satisfaction. Even though it wasn't an MLS match, this is the first time the Revs have competed in Superliga and went all the way to win the championship. The game finished in overtime and eventually penalty kicks.
Saturday night marks the Revvies return to regular MLS season matches after a month long break. Superliga matches were only shown on Telefutura (which we don't get) so I've had to listen online and I'm looking forward to SEEING the Revs play again. (And yes, I will be departing the corn roast early to do so!)
Finally, an apology to my mom for scaring her with my cheers of joy last night when Matt Reis made a crucial save during the penalty kicks. Sorry, I just couldn't contain my excitement!!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Point Taken
You can't save people from themselves.
A comment on my last blog entry has reminded me of something I already knew; you can't save someone from himself/herself no matter how hard you try. I recently had to adopt this approach with a family member or continually upset myself. And perhaps as was also pointed out, for some, sinking your ship may be the only way out of a situation.
A comment on my last blog entry has reminded me of something I already knew; you can't save someone from himself/herself no matter how hard you try. I recently had to adopt this approach with a family member or continually upset myself. And perhaps as was also pointed out, for some, sinking your ship may be the only way out of a situation.
Monday, August 4, 2008
That is the question...
To help or not to help?
If you know a friend's ship is sinking and he/she is oblivious to it, do you try to help and if so, how?? I've already tried the subtle approach to no avail which leaves being brutally honest. With brutal honesty comes injured feelings and bruised egos. It's also been my experience if someone doesn't want to hear something, you could jump up and down, screaming and yelling in their face and they still won't listen to what you are saying. I guess maybe the real question is, to get involved or not to get involved, since the situation only tangentially relates to me.
In an unrelated matter, I recently stuck my neck out and expressed concerns about a friend's upcoming marriage. This was basically done in a joking manner although ultimately I wasn't joking. I spent several days feeling as though I'd overstepped my bounds but finally decided that if someone asked me if I wanted to get married and I said "I do and I don't" I honestly hope I would be questioned about my decision. I spoke my piece (peace?) and I'll do my best to refrain from I told you so, should my concerns come true.
If you know a friend's ship is sinking and he/she is oblivious to it, do you try to help and if so, how?? I've already tried the subtle approach to no avail which leaves being brutally honest. With brutal honesty comes injured feelings and bruised egos. It's also been my experience if someone doesn't want to hear something, you could jump up and down, screaming and yelling in their face and they still won't listen to what you are saying. I guess maybe the real question is, to get involved or not to get involved, since the situation only tangentially relates to me.
In an unrelated matter, I recently stuck my neck out and expressed concerns about a friend's upcoming marriage. This was basically done in a joking manner although ultimately I wasn't joking. I spent several days feeling as though I'd overstepped my bounds but finally decided that if someone asked me if I wanted to get married and I said "I do and I don't" I honestly hope I would be questioned about my decision. I spoke my piece (peace?) and I'll do my best to refrain from I told you so, should my concerns come true.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Weekend
Lost ambition; has anybody seen it?
So much to do, so little ambition to do it. I guess it's just a typical weekend. On the list today: housework, bike ride, walk the dog, trip to Target and all the other little things I remember along the way. I hope everyone is having a fulfilling weekend...either relaxing or being ambitious!?!
So much to do, so little ambition to do it. I guess it's just a typical weekend. On the list today: housework, bike ride, walk the dog, trip to Target and all the other little things I remember along the way. I hope everyone is having a fulfilling weekend...either relaxing or being ambitious!?!
Friday, August 1, 2008
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