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.

I saw this quiz on somebody's site a few mintues ago while I was surfing around. Like I said, confirms what I already know. I know I need to get some professional help. I just wish I could afford it.

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	High
Dysthymia:	Very High
Bipolar Disorder:	High-Moderate
Cyclothymia:	Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	High
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

I know I bitch and moan about this every year, but I hate screwing around with the time. Pair moving the time change up three weeks with my period hitting (which always physically drains me) and I've been a mess all week. I'm exhausted but my body won't go to sleep earlier, either. How lame is that? It's a good thing I was doing mindless type of tasks at work today or I could've royally screwed something up. Plus, like I said earlier, it was 74°F this afternoon, so I caught a little bit of spring fever to boot. I hope I can get to sleep at a decent hour tonight.

Well, I'd better quit blabbing and go make dinner.

Well, as you probably guessed by the previous post, I'm awake early for a Saturday morning. I didn't go to bed until almost midnight, so this stinks. I awoke with heartburn and a horribly sore throat a little before 5 am. I just can't shake the sickness totally and it's really pissing me off. I am hoping that after a bit of web surfing, the ibuprofen will soothe the pain in my throat and I can sleep again.

It also snowed as expected last night and it's a bit windy right at the moment. Yuck. It's a little chilly back here in the craft room where my computer is and the power keeping flickering. *sigh* I need to head to WalMart, but I guess that will wait until tomorrow morning since I don't feel like driving in snow or clearing off the car. I'm certainly not fighting Saturday shoppers later in the day.

I'm kind of annoyed with my bank right now. Their customer service really blows. I'm not going to share what happened, but I'm fed up. I think I need to start shopping for a new bank.