It’s only just begun, but so far I’m having a pretty good week. I’m adjusting to the diet, am not so cranky, and am down 7 lbs. Wish it was more…but I’ll take the 7. It is my lucky number, after all.
I just got back from the dentist – it was a routine cleaning and I happened to mention that my upper front tooth has been aching as of late. Upon further investigation, the dentist decided that I was grinding and clicking my teeth while I slept (I’m quite aware that I do this, thanks to those that sleep with me next to me) which, in turn, is causing traumatic injury to my front teeth. So, super dentist girl (I love my dentist – she is GREAT) grabbed her tools and ground down my teeth in hopes of preventing me from damaging them further. Ugh. The sound was the worst part…I can’t even bear to hear someone brushing their teeth so the sound of my own teeth being ground down was more than I could handle. But hey, it was soooo worth it because now the teeth are less likely to bang against each other during the night. Phew. She did suggest that I get a mouth guard to wear at night. Fun. I can’t even keep a pair of socks on whilst I sleep so I’m pretty damn sure I’m not going to keep anything in my mouth for more than a few minutes while sleeping (well, at least not a plastic mouth guard).
As I was saying, the week is going well, even the tooth issue didn’t cause too much stress. I’m really trying hard to maintain a new attitude and not let minor (and even some major) things bother me. Heh. We’ll see how long that lasts – see how positive I am?
After visiting the dentist I went directly to Timmy Ho’s and grabbed two sugar loaded Boston Creme donuts had coffee with my usual group – which consists of several males and females that range in age from 38 – 80ish. The group is a veritable mishmosh including several of us who are artists, a former member of the CIA, a chef, a Vietnam Vet, a retired banker, the Mayor of a neighboring town, and an engineer. This makes for very interesting, off-the-wall morning conversation.
However, this morning was starting out differently. As I was sipping my coffee the gentleman sitting next to me leaned over and quietly said, “Boy, did you ever, in a million years, think you’d be sitting here having coffee with all these old folks?” Wow, when you put it that way, no…no, I never pictured myself having coffee with the geriatrics. I sat and pondered that statement for a bit. Now, normally, I would have bemoaned my situation and wished that I was amongst a young, hip crowd. But my new, positive self just laughed it off because I really DO enjoy spending time with all these wonderful, eccentric people.
As I was getting ready to leave, two of the gentleman walked out with me and one of them said, “Keep your chin up hun, it’s got to be tough trying to find someone, but it will happen.” Holy hell. That came the fuck out of left field. Did I forget to wear my strong, independent, I-don’t-need-a-man red lipstick? Did I have that I-wish-I-was-gettin’-some-booty look? I couldn’t, for the life of me, figure out what brought that statement on, but I just smiled and replied, “Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine.” Even the fact that I am, apparently, wearing my singleness on my sleeve (or on some other part of my person) didn’t cause my inner crabby ass bitchiness to appear.
Why this sudden change in attitude? Because lately I’ve been thinking alot about all the wonderful blogfolk that I’ve met (cyberly-speaking) and encountered through this blog and how your support and encouragement has gotten me through many proverbial bumps in the road. Knowing that I can sputter, spew, whine, lose my shit, be super duper sarcastical and just be myself here makes life much more tolerable.
I walked to my car and smiled thinking of you all…and also about the fact that my teeth will no longer be banging together!
Two Lazy Dogs 
On weekends, I generelly try to get out and bs with the old coots at the coffeeshop. In the first place, they generelly have some good stories, and in the second place, it gives me a chance to figure out what kind of old coot I will be in a few years.
Huh, I never looked at it that way. They certainly DO have some good stories and the conversation is NEVER dull, but I’m quite sure I won’t be like any of the old coots I’m hangin’ with as I age. I’m way too cool to get old. Heh.
I hate dentists 😦 I am glad that your week was okay better than mine 😦 I am having The hardest time lately 😦
I used to hate dentists but now I have one I love! She makes sure I’m numb and in no pain…ever!
Sorry you’ve been having a hard time. Hang in there..okay? I wish I could do something to make you feel better. If I was closer I’d come over and give you a girly pampering day – manicure, pedicure…the works! Hope you start feeling better soon, Kaylee!
Sounds like a great round table you have going there. Social interaction is always enjoyable on some level. You’re lucky enough to be hitting several levels all at once.
Your feeling better mentally and physically can probably be contributed to the diet to some degree. Once you are past that rough patch in the beginning everything gets easier.
Physically you are feeling better, because you are truly lighter on your feet, and your body isn’t dealing with an inordinate amount of toxins.
Mentally you are feeling better, because your body is free of most of the toxins a “normal diet” (by todays standards: fast food, prepared foods, instant/microwave foods, etc) consists of. Many of those toxins (sugar being on of the worse offenders) are like drugs, in that your body craves them, and they have both a mental and physical effect on you.
I have the same aversion to wearing socks while I sleep, and can’t even imagine sleeping with something in my mouth. Surely I would spit it out or swallow it, both of which wouldn’t help much at all. Good luck with that, what ever you end up doing, or not doing. 😉
As far as the “keep your chin up hun, it’s got to be tough trying to find someone, but it will happen” comment, that may not have been anything you were projecting, but rather preconceived social brainwashing nestled deep within the subconscious of your well intentioned friend’s brain.
People like to project there thoughts, fears, desires, etc onto those around them. Sometimes it’s helpful, other times it’s annoying. With that, I hope you haven’t been too annoyed by my all too lengthy comment.
Why, Mr. Parkour, you are just full of sage information! That’s what I love about you. I think you’re right about the toxins. Sugar is definitely my worst enemy and now that I’ve purged it from my system I feel so much better. But…as you know, if you make that fatal mistake and have ‘just a bit’ it’s all over. It is just like a drug. The more I have, the more I want. Damn evil sugar.
I managed to keep the stupid mouth guard in for a couple hours. But I was so worried about it falling out and having my dogs eat it (it’s a pretty expensive chew toy) that I clenched my teeth even harder, my jaw started to ache and that, in turn, kept me awake. No more putting things in my mouth at night.
As always…thanks for your input…and no worries – no comment is EVER too long for this comment hungry chick! 😛
I’m glad I’m not the only one who recieves unsolicited and un-needed advice/opinions/random thoughts. You are doing great on the weight loss, don’t knock yourself. I have bigger goal to hit, so I’m busting my ass to lose weight on a daily basis. You only have a (relatively) small amount to get rid of…so don’t compare yourself to anyone else, don’t get down on yourself, just keep plugging away. Losing the weight slowly and gradually means you will keep it off longer. I’m changing my lifestyle to include a daily routine of exercise to help improve my chances of keeping it off and eating somewhat normal….ohhh, I feel a blog coming on now… 🙂
Yeah, I’m over the unsolicited advice/opinions…I just take it with a grain of salt. I know they are pretty much just trying to look out for me, so no harm done.
I’m quite happy with the weight loss…but, as you know, I just wish it was like last time…fast and furious! I’m too impatient!
I can’t believe you blogged about teeth today, because I did too! I wrote mine and then came over to read yours like I always do and there it was! I’m so glad you love your dentist I couldn’t love a dentist if they paid me, it’s not about them really, just what they do and the fact that the work is never guarantted. who knows how to spell that word? Anyway I am not looking forward to my dental woes.
Now, sitting with older people generally means that their views of life, no matter how hip they are, can be different and they might just naturally assume that if you aren’t, “in a relationship” you can’t be fulfilled. I am sure they will learn something from you and your lipstick. LOL
Congrats on the weight loss, 7lbs is big, if you don’t think so go look at a 7lb roast at the grocery store and pick it up too cuz it’s a lot!
Hope your having a great day! 😉
How weird…seriously, what is up with us always thinking on the same level??? I’m going to pop over and read your tooth story in a bit. I used to abhor going to the dentist but I adore my new dentist. She is awesome. She always makes sure I am good and numb for everything since I am such a freak about having anything done to my teeth!
Oh…and I am so going to go grab a 7 lb. roast at the the grocery store so I can see just how much I’ve lost! I just hope no one spies me fondling the meat, grinning, and then putting it back. Heehee. Thanks for that tip. Hope you’re having a great day as well!
Oh No! I know where you’ve gone all wrong!!
The strong, independent lady, I-don’t-need-a-man lipstick is always a neutral/Pinky color… Red is just too needy!
Wear the pink and you’ll be fine!
Ok I thought I was funny…
At least your dentist doesn’t try to hook you up with his brother-in-law and talk about the movie “reign over me.” I had no idea what he was talking about, so I went and rented it…. Um… So Wrong… There’s a whole part where the girl offers to go down on her dentist!
Hey MJ,
Long time, no see. Glad you’re back!
You know, I would totally go with pink but my skin is so pale any light colored lipstick looks gawd-awful on me. It makes me look like a zombie. Ugh.
Oh no…your dentist did THAT? That is just wrong. My dentist is a chick so I don’t have to worry about that. Ha! She just had a baby so we get to talk about birth and babies and breast feeding. Great fun.
My teeth have been hurting 2 and i’m single! i hate the dentist, any dentist.. yo’re so brave!
i too also prefer the company of people older than myself, some of my closest mates are granny’s lol
Ahhh…see…that’s why I love all you blogfolk…we have so much in common!
I’m not brave – I just pop a Xanax and ask for lots of novocaine to get me through!
My tooth is actually killing me right now so I’m going to go drink some wine…that’ll make it all better!
Hey 2LD – I sympathize about the teeth – ooh ouch!
I’m sure that fellow said that to you because you looked like a very young, hot babe to him. Also, if they are so much older, they come from a different era, where it is natural for a woman to be pining for a significant other, right?
I’m with you on the blogfolk and immense love for same. Nothing like it.
WC
Thanks, WC. It’s no fun. It aches all day and it just makes me want to self-medicate. Ugh.
Yes, he was much older…my father’s age, so I think he was just thinking about my situation in a fatherly way.
Yes…much love for the blogfolk! MWAH!
Friends ages mean nothing. One of my closest friends is twice my age. She just celebrated her 50th birthday, and I am 25. Do we notice the age difference? No, we just celebrate the fact that we’re lucky enough to have each other in our lives.
People ALWAYS give me unsolicited advice. I like to think that it’s really them revealing their cracks in their armour. It’s tough, but sometimes you just have to be all, ‘Meh, you’re crazy, I’m going over here now.’
And good call on the Boston Creme. Anyone who knows anything about donuts knows that it is the king of donuts.
I so agree on the age thing. It just got me thinking when he said that in my ear. And, yeah, I tend to take EVERYTHING personally but I’m trying to swing in the other direction with that.
Oh…Boston Cremes…they are the KING o’ donuts!
Who are these random fuckers with their random “helpful tidbits”? This is the reason why sometimes I feel that people need punches to their face…
PS: your positive attitude rocks, I’m gonna try to feed off it 😉
Haha…”random fuckers…need punches to their face.” That is typically how I feel, but I’m trying to be Ms. Positive Perky Person…and it really does work!
Everyone’s comments are so wonderful. Spidey’s really hit the nail on the head- wow! Go Spidey, can I carry you around in my pocket for when I need a pep talk?
Anywho, you’re hilarious and I’m so happy when I see you wrote something new in my reader 😉 Congrats on the weight loss. I’d love to join you at your coffee clutch! Sounds like a blast. When you have all walks and ages of life sitting around, someone is bound to say something offensive….. but it sucks anyway!
He’s the bestest…you ALL are, actually!
Ohhh…it would be so much fun having coffee with you! Let’s do it…tomorrow…ha!
It is strange that we often have the same stuff going on at the same time! Marvelous souls are alike! I think you should make it real obvious that you are fondling that meat! It would be so funny! I do like my new dentist, he’s great, unfortunately I found him after the damage of all the others had been done and now all he has been able to do it refer me for extractions!, but he is great!
Yes, I always marvel at that. Glad you found a good dentist – that’s the key. I have yet to have any oral surgery, but I’m not looking forward to when that time comes. Ugh.
Thinking of bloggers when you are out in the real world? I am not sure that’s legal.
Wait, I guess it is. I think I have that problem too.
Hmmm…it may not be legal…but I’m all for breakin’ the law!
Wait…is it a problem? Do you think it’s a problem? Maybe we should take it upon ourselves to start a support group.
When I was 14, my dentist informed my parents that I needed to have my 12-year molars pulled because my mouth was too small. I’ve never been accused of having anything but a big mouth, so this was news to us. I have 5 teeth pulled and spent 2 days with gauze shoved in my mouth in between trips to the toilet.
I’ve had 2 dentists since then and both have asked the same question upon seeing my X-rays EVERY time I visit them: “Why in the hell are you missing teeth? There is NO reason for you NOT to have your 12-year molars. The person who did this to you was an idiot. Please tell me you sued.”
We didn’t. Damn.
Oh.My.Gawd…that sucks. Isn’t that always the way – the ones that should have sued don’t even think about it…and the ones that do sue are just trying to make a buck. Argggh.
I have a big mouth…big enough that ALL of my teeth are still in there…even the wisdom teeth…plus, my dentist said that I could probably fit another set of wisdom teeth in there. Now that is one big mouth!
Am I the only one who gets scared by pictures of Shirley Temple? That girl freaks me out.
Awww, man…I love her. She’s so freakin’ cute.
Teeth and singleness must go together. I can remember my last orthodontist appointment before going away to college. My (extremely hot) orthodontist joked that I was going to get my MRS degree. At the time I just laughed, because I had great intentions of never getting married.
Hey..I’ve never had a hot dentist. No fair.
Great job on losing 7 pounds. I know how hard it is. Every pound for me is a struggle and I still have so much more to lose but I WILL DO IT. I don’t go to the dentist.. I have a dentist phobia. I really try to take good care of my teeth hoping they will never hurt and I will never have to go to the dentist again. I had a tooth pulled a few months ago. I would rather have them pulled then get root canals and all that crap.
Thanks Joan. I’m hoping I’ve dropped a bit more this week. I’m trying not to weigh myself every day but it IS addicting to see those numbers drop. You sound like you’ve done terrifically with your weight loss. Seems like there’s always that frustrating plateau that’s sends me into a tail spin with every diet. Why is it so easy to put the weight on and so hard to take it off? It’s just not fair.
I’ve never had a root canal and hope I never have to. Eek. If I have to have any oral surgery they best put me out!
Did you turn around and tell that old fart to hang in there, the grim reaper would come for his liver-spotted ass soon?
Jesus in a Kia.
People are such assholes.
Honey, if I weren’t exclusively into sex with jelly beans and Snickers Bars, I’d marry you right away and lock you up in my storm cellar for safe keepin’.
I’m sending you a Glock to put in your purse so you can shoot the next asshole you encounter, just on principal.
Oh, and didn’t you know? Size 42 is the new 4.
That’s what Boniva and Levitra told me the last time they called.
Awww, Maxine, you are my hero. Are ya sure you don’t want to marry me up and have a flock of little tranny babies with me?
I’ll be checking my mail frequently for that Glock. I do believe that will come in mighty handy. Thanks so much for thinkin’ of me. MWAH!
Being superduper sarcastical is probably one of the best outlets ever. So is turning to people and saying “Nah, I’ve taken a vow of celibacy. There was this incident with a llama when I was 14,” and then just walking away. But if you ever do tire of the single life, blogging is pretty awesome for that. I met my love when he wrote a snaptastic comeback to a post of mine last October. Now we’re internet married (real marriage to follow, just not yet).
Also, if you have to wear a mouthguard to sleep, I say do it up proper and get a freaky Nightmare on Elm Street looking get up with wires and junk. If you ever find yourself unable to sleep, just wander the streets and scare young hooligans into obeying curfew.
Bwhahaha…I’m totally going to use that line next time. Thanks. Sarcasticalness is the best.
I do believe I heard about you two lovebirds somewhere in the blogosphere. That is cooler than cool. Congrats! I totally want to be internet married…and fear that is just what will happen seeing as I have no social life other than the one I’ve created here on the interwebs.
Oh no…wires and shit…that totally wouldn’t fly in my mouth. I did manage to keep the stupid thing in for a few hours one night…and then the dogs managed to find it and gnaw on it. So much for mouthguard. Ha!