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[Bella]

And I second Pentium's Don't Panic!, Bella: travelling might be unpleasant, but it rarely gets you killed. x)

Oh I look forward to traveling, I love traveling despite my tendency toward klutziness/getting lost. It's possibly discovering issues with my wisdom teeth I'm going into legitimate conniptions over.

Basically, wisdom tooth surgery is like a 10 on my DO NOT WANT scale, along with like, childbirth and cancer. (Brain surgery is probably an 8; death is like a 9 in terms of sheer terror.) Last time I needed a "major" dental procedure was an extensive filling (would have been a root canal if it'd gotten worse *winces*) and I accidentally convinced everyone around me that i was suicidal. SUICIDAL. Of course I wasn't, but the fact that I came off that way is a testament to the sort of psychological state I go into when faced with the thought of any sort of serious dental work. And this is about the most serious dental work you can face (short of getting dental implants of some shit).

Just thinking about it is making me shaky all over. >_____<

[Chocofreak13]

BELLA. DON'T PANIC.

srsly, if you get them out then you'll be knocked out for the procedure. i remember quite vividly getting the gas and chattering candidly with the doctor and nurse till i fell asleep. :3 then, half an hour later, i was woozily digging through the trash. :\

my sister had twice the amount of teeth removed than i did, and she said she doesn't remember a thing. :3

[Bella]

What's the recovery time like? Did you have to take any pain pills? I would probably only take pain pills if I was feeling like I had to pass out from pain (since I seriously do not like drugs. Really. For instance: If I wasn't a tokophobe and instead was one of those women who planed on having a baby someday, I'd be one of those alternative-birthing wackos who insisted on going w/o meds) >>;

But the last time I was gassed it DIDN'T WORK ON ME. At least I don't think so. I was like five at the time, and have repressed most of the memories pretty thoroughly. It's still one of the most horrible/scarring memories in my life, and part of the reason I have such a vitriolic attitude toward dentists/the medical establishment in general. (What happened to my mom probably providing the rest of my phobia).

Not to mention that everyone in my family has had serious (that's SERIOUS, in capital letters) issues with their teeth/mouth, so I've heard tons of horror stories.......... :/

[Chocofreak13]

you shouldn't drag your mum's experiences into this. it's a relatively simple procedure. :\

the pain lasted a few days, and yes, they did give me pain killers. by the end of it, though, i was able to kill the pain with ibuprofen.

[Bella]

you shouldn't drag your mum's experiences into this. it's a relatively simple procedure. :\

the pain lasted a few days, and yes, they did give me pain killers. by the end of it, though, i was able to kill the pain with ibuprofen.

I should if it's the fucking root of my fear of people in the medical profession. All of them.

(Sometimes I am very disappoint in OSC's psychology skills. OSC really needs to read some books or take some classes at the community college or something, since I'm not sure that most people here have a basic scientific understanding of the human mind. I can't say with certainty that I do either, but at least I try to learn. >v<)

That's good to know, ibuprofen is basically what I use whenever I'm in pain from anything (headaches, minor aches and pains, cramps, etc). -v-;

[NejinOniwa]

Dental procedures < Eye procedures on the creepiness scale. Even I was quite freaked out about that part.

Just. Saying.

As for the human mind and psychology and whatnot, I am aware of that fact, due to growing up with a shrink for a father. And there are worse drug-related things that can happen to a person. Say, Morphine withdrawal.


Apologies if I seem grumpy and shit, I just woke up. -_-

[Chocofreak13]

@bella: i've been through enough shrinks to know how to act like one. couple that with my mum's associates degree in psychology, and my sister going into that field, and i can shrink with the best of them (without degrees). i understand that what happened to your mother could set in a deep-rooted fear of the medical profession and everything with it, but you shouldn't be letting that effect your life. since it is, you should be working to overcome it, lest you avoid doctors all your life and wind up with something terrible. :\ since you claim to be the paranoid parrot, i would imagine that you'd be conflicted with your fear of the doctor and a potential fear of getting something terrible. :\

[Nichi]

Well, today was better than I expected it to turn out. Even with having to take my sister and brother-in-law to work, I still managed to get myself to work on time.

Also, a friend of mine just bought himself a new pair of headphones, so he gave me his old one (A nice, big-ass pair of Koss headphones. They're exactly like I like, and it's by a pretty good brand too)

[stewartsage]

So I've been internetless for a day or two thanks to weird shit, but I am back once again.  I also have a Coast Guard uniform and a book I've been looking forever for now so something positive occurred.

[Red-Machine]

Not a great start to the day.  I found out that my great aunt died in her sleep last night.

[Acher13]

Guys, what would be the best way to celebrate an anniversary?
anything but going out... wanted to spent the time being together. I was thinking of getting a ring but that could end up with the wrong idea. Am Not about proposing to her yet. getting a gift that's not too common, something like appreciating the time. and not going to push too hard. gahh...

[Krizonar]

Get her something special, something that's pretty simple but obviously shows you had her on your mind.

Like when we went to Hawaii, part of my tickets from the arcade were spent on a watch-set that was salt water proof because she had remarked earlier on a boat ride that she hadn't brought her watch because it wasn't water proof. She thought it was really sweet.

Just small things like that. Notice open opportunities and go for them

I've had my fair share of anniversaries before they left me, and most were spent in private, watching a movie or eating outside with candles for light. Just doing simple things that were sweet.

[Acher13]

my plan is to went for groceries together and prepare a nice meal to enjoy, have a laughter... and it just ends there, spent the whole day together?
haven't think of a gift and I only have about 3weeks to plan it all.. mmmhmm

guess I'll have to look for opportunities then to find out what I could get..

[Bella]

@Red: Sorry to hear that... how old was she?

@Genpop: I just got back from the dentist, they thought I might have a cavity in one of my teeth but upon closer examination/xray it's just a dark stain. The doctor still thinks my jaw has enough space to support wisdom teeth, and the bottom ones seem to be coming in okay. (The top ones are a long way from surfacing, if they ever do).

As it turns out, I do not have the number of wisdom teeth I thought I did. I don't have two.... I don't have four... I HAVE FIVE CONFIRMED, AND POSSIBLY A SIXTH. Turns pout my upper jaw has at least one (possibly two) extra wisdom teeth (though they'll never enlarge to the size of real teeth/grow in all likelihood). The doctor had a fancy name for this condition which I forgot.

Now I can't shake the feeling I'm some sort of throwback to an earlier form of human being. (Or a shark.) I mean it makes sense, extra teeth, my tendency to bite when upset/annoyed, baring teeth when angry, being able to express myself better physically than verbally, the really thick curly hair and heightened survival instincts... I'm a cavewoman. ._________.;;;

[Krizonar]

my plan is to went for groceries together and prepare a nice meal to enjoy, have a laughter... and it just ends there, spent the whole day together?
haven't think of a gift and I only have about 3weeks to plan it all.. mmmhmm

guess I'll have to look for opportunities then to find out what I could get..

That actually sounds nice, a gift would just be a cherry on top.

Remember that romance isn't just about being, well, romantic, it's about having fun. She's your best friend by default, so it should be fun to! and those plans do sound fun.

@Bella: and I have an extra bone on the back of my head and I'm very robustly built. I'm a Neanderthal now.