So I just had a tooth fixed, finally, which is of great relief to myself. I literally sheared a tooth on the side and the little crack would collect food like a squirrel harvesting nuts for the winter. It sucked having to tote around floss all the time.

Anywho, today was the day to get it fixed. My appt. was at 5, which was nice since I didn't have to take any time off and didn't have to rush all the way home (I work 45 minutes away from where I live). I didn't get taken back until 5:45, but I'm fairly patient when it comes to waiting rooms.

Well, I was patient until what I can only describe as a batshit crazy homeless guy sat next to me, reeking up the room. It was stomach churning, but apparently he was there for a cleaning which probably should have included a fire hose and some soap. When they called him back, instead of leaving he decided to start talking to the lady who was trying to schedule some major dental work. Batshit, I'm telling you.

Then, as Stinky Tuscadero left (I had to move it was so bad), I listened in on the lady at the counter who was shocked that her insurance didn't pay for everything and that $1500 for the year was too low. Luckily I was there for a filling and not to give a lecture on economics, but I realized (for the umpteenth time) that people have abused insurance for so long they've forgotten what it really is for and think that for $20 a month, they should cough up $30,000 for implants.

Finally, it was my turn. This is a new dentist for me (only my second visit) and since it was just a broken tooth and a repair, I went ahead and skipped the Novocain / Lidocain / John McCain, whatever the crap is called these days. I'm not being a tough guy, not by a long shot, it's simply that I can deal with the excruciating yet short lived pain of having a tooth drilled rather than the hours long numbness from the whatever-cain. Plus, I was hungry and was able to eat as soon as I got home.

The dentist was rather surprised I could do it. He kept asking me if I was OK, but the problem is that I kind of needed to 'zone out' to ignore the pain and when he talked to me it kept bringing me back. Luckily it only lasted a few minutes. This guy is really good and fast.

So, joy...