Domestic Geek

Well, I'm back from the dentist, $25 dollars poorer and still in pain. I've been referred to an oral surgeon, so who the hell knows when I'll be able to get these stupid teeth out. Why the hell can't a general dentist pull teeth? I don't get it. Anyway, I've got a pain meds prescription, so hopefully I'll be able to sleep tonight. I'll have to call later today to try and get another appointment. Hopefully one that is after my normal work hours.

On the way there, my car started overheating. I stopped in at AutoZone to get a thermostat to see if that would fix the problem, but I couldn't get a soul in there to help me. I can't believe how the corporate culture of those stores has taken such a dive since Marcus and I worked there. It's sad, really. So, I'll borrow Marcus' other car to get to work and see about fixing mine after I get home.

There is a woodpecker that has started hammering on our house. He's been around for a few years, but usually I see him on the pole on the tree. I first heard him yesterday when I came home from work and it sounded like someone knocking on the side of the house. I went out and ran him off, but he was back a couple of hours later. He was at it again bright and early this morning and woke Marcus up.

OK, I guess I'd better scoot off for work. I'm just frustrated and had to get all of this off my chest.

I've got a dentist's appointment in one hour. I'm probably going to come home with a few less teeth. I'm in such horrible pain that I haven't slept well since Saturday. I'm really, really kicking myself for the poor care I've taken of my them. Carbonated beverages are bad...very bad. Pair that up with a chronic cough (brought on by the flour from making dough) where I sucked on cough drops for years and not enough brushing and here we are. I wish I could get implants to replace them, but even with my insurance coverage, I can't afford them. It looks like dentures are in my future.