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| One World butterfly shirt, overpriced but gorgeous |
I was able to walk-in that day, and the dentist tells me it'll hold till my next appointment, but WHAT A BUMMER. Expense, hassle, and a feeling that this is a harbinger of my old age. Since childhood I have had dreams of my teeth falling out. Now I'm living it.
Did I mention my out-of-pocket costs?
In my younger days I read many editions of Don Quixote by Cervantes. My litmus test for a translation was how a particular passage on teeth translated into English. In the best English translation Don Quixote says that "Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond." Some of the other editions made no reference to diamonds and the passages were totally mundane.
Teeth really are like diamonds.
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| OC shoes, my interpretation of Dorothy's red slippers (and on sale) |
I have to admit, I feel better. And it's a good thing.
The shirt and shoes will likely be my ensemble at the awards banquet I'm going to this Friday.
Stay tuned!
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Oh, I'm with you on the dental nightmares! Unfortunately I've been where you are and have two crowns to prove it. I live in dread of the next one; for us it's ALL out-of-pocket expense!
ReplyDeleteLike about the clothes and retail therapy, and dislike the whole dental thing.
ReplyDeleteI know I've already commented on FB, but I have to tell you - I have ALSO had dreams about my teeth falling out since I was little!!! I've never heard of anyone else doing that so I think we are members of an exclusive club. :-/ I absolutely hate those dreams,and have woken up crying from them. So yes, having a tooth break and having to get a crown really messed with my head. Oddly, it was kind of a good thing: it forced me to face a "worst" fear and deal with it. But thank God my dentist was able to see me that afternoon or I probably would have had a worse meltdown!
ReplyDelete[In the interest of research - there's not much I can do about it at this point - I'm paying $1100 for a metal-core-and-porcelain crown. How does that compare?]
I am not fond of the dentist myself. I have a number of fillings and hate it when one has to be replaced. Fortunately, there are no really tempting stores near my dentist, so I generally can avoid the after-appointment shopping therapy.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be well-dressed indeed for the banquet. That shirt is really pretty and the shoes...well who can not love a beautiful pair of shoes??????
Was born with soft teeth and have had much dental work over the years. Definitely NOT a fan but am a very good patient. HOWEVER, shopping--especially SHOE THERAPY--is always a good plan, though now I'm not so much into red shoes as tall boots ;o)
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