BEDA #11

I'm getting pretty bad at this. Late again, but in my defense I'm getting sick. I'll try to be on time today :)

Yesterday was pretty busy! I went to the dentist... twice. The first time I got new x-rays, a good cleaning, and an exam. I have some decay on two of my teeth (both molars, in the bottom back, separate sides) so they want me to come back to get those filled. Conveniently there was a spot open a couple hours later so I left the office, got some lunch, picked up Nathan from HIS dentist appointment (so technically I went to the dentist three times), got HIM some lunch, and went back to my dentist.

Everyone who works at my dental office is totally awesome. The receptionist, dental assistants, the hygenist, the dentist himself, they're all really cool! I feel bad for people who fear going to the dentist because of some trauma early in life, because I enjoy going! Even when I'm getting a cavity filled! Well, THAT part wasn't like... the highlight of my life. Anesthetics of all kinds make me feel nauseous and a little bit loopy, but this one wasn't too bad. I was numb for several hours, but I'm proud to announce that I didn't drool. Maybe I did, I'm not sure. Because of the numbness, the corner of my mouth felt cold so I thought it was wet but it never was. I have to go back in on Thursday to get my other filling.

While I was still numb, Jenn Zee came and picked me up and we ran a couple errands (which involved getting Italian sodas) and then went to dinner at the glorious IXTAPA in Lake Stevens. The numbness wore off and the sickening jaw pain began right before we started eating but by the time I was done with my enchilada and tostada, I felt fine. Mexican food works better than Advil :) There is a TON of good Mexican food in the Snohomish County area, but Ixtapa is in my top two favorites. The other one is El Paraiso in North Everett on Colby. Mmmmm... but the food was great, and the conversation was, as usual, hilarious and awesome. I miss all of my friends but I REALLY miss Jenn when I'm far away. I'm glad we always get together when I'm home for a visit, no matter how busy she is with work and grad school :)

That was basically my day yesterday. This trip hasn't been chock full of excitement but I'm having a good time. I'm still trying to solidify plans with other friends so I hope it all works out.