To be honest, this week has been the worst I have had a quite a while. My wisdom teeth operation went perfectly on Tuesday and I have been so lucky to not run into any complications. It helps that I have been following the directions exactly, but I still believe I have been lucky. And thank goodness for that.
A few months back, I began having some pain in one of my molars. It was sensitive to eating and I figured it should probably be looked at anyway since I had it filled in the eighth grade. So I went to the appointment and they told me that the fill-in had expanded over time and created a crack in my tooth, which has allowed bacteria to nestle inside my molar and cause all sorts of pain and havoc. Long story short, I had to have the middle of the tooth drilled, cleaned out, the crack covered, and then filled back up again. But the pain never went away and when I went back to the dentist, they were much more interested in having my wisdom teeth removed.
Almost a week after that operation and I can one-hundred percent say that the pain I am feeling right now is because of that freaking tooth from before. A big part of me just wants them to pull it because one, it is quicker, two, I don't have any money for a root canal, and three, at least if it is pulled, I no longer have to worry about it coming back. I was expressing my frustration to my grandmother on the phone yesterday and she advised me to just have them pull it like she did in high school. "You don't really need it anyway!" I suppose so. It's just frustrating because if I'd known what the real problem was, I wouldn't have let them pull out the wisdom tooth and then just let it take my crappy tooth's place.
So needless to say, I've been in so much pain these past two weeks. The wisdom teeth thing was a complete breeze compared to this. I told Sean last night that if it came down to feeling this pain or having my arm broken like when I was a kid (clean break, both bones), I would totally take a broken arm, no hesitation.
I have three papers to write for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and the pain keeps me from focusing. And then when I take the drugs they gave me for the pain, I really can't focus and all I want to do is sleep.
So, like I said, I am having a bad week.
However, I will say that despite how much pain I may or may not be in throughout next week, I do plan on trying to have the best week that I can. I read today that the hurricane that's hitting Alaska this week will be sending winter to us very early this year. It's going to be a little weird since it has been in the 60s (F) for the past month and then next week it will suddenly be in the 30s and 40s. But I am happy.
I wrote in my last post how I have been feeling about the Christmas season and how I would usually be chomping at the bit to put up my decorations and begin my gift shopping, but this year I feel the need to take more of my time. I still feel that is true, but I also think that the colder weather helps.
So my plan is, if I get my papers and homework and all of my things done this coming week, then I will put up my Christmas things as a reward. Here's to hoping that I will actually hold out that long.
A few months back, I began having some pain in one of my molars. It was sensitive to eating and I figured it should probably be looked at anyway since I had it filled in the eighth grade. So I went to the appointment and they told me that the fill-in had expanded over time and created a crack in my tooth, which has allowed bacteria to nestle inside my molar and cause all sorts of pain and havoc. Long story short, I had to have the middle of the tooth drilled, cleaned out, the crack covered, and then filled back up again. But the pain never went away and when I went back to the dentist, they were much more interested in having my wisdom teeth removed.
Almost a week after that operation and I can one-hundred percent say that the pain I am feeling right now is because of that freaking tooth from before. A big part of me just wants them to pull it because one, it is quicker, two, I don't have any money for a root canal, and three, at least if it is pulled, I no longer have to worry about it coming back. I was expressing my frustration to my grandmother on the phone yesterday and she advised me to just have them pull it like she did in high school. "You don't really need it anyway!" I suppose so. It's just frustrating because if I'd known what the real problem was, I wouldn't have let them pull out the wisdom tooth and then just let it take my crappy tooth's place.
So needless to say, I've been in so much pain these past two weeks. The wisdom teeth thing was a complete breeze compared to this. I told Sean last night that if it came down to feeling this pain or having my arm broken like when I was a kid (clean break, both bones), I would totally take a broken arm, no hesitation.
I have three papers to write for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and the pain keeps me from focusing. And then when I take the drugs they gave me for the pain, I really can't focus and all I want to do is sleep.
So, like I said, I am having a bad week.
However, I will say that despite how much pain I may or may not be in throughout next week, I do plan on trying to have the best week that I can. I read today that the hurricane that's hitting Alaska this week will be sending winter to us very early this year. It's going to be a little weird since it has been in the 60s (F) for the past month and then next week it will suddenly be in the 30s and 40s. But I am happy.
I wrote in my last post how I have been feeling about the Christmas season and how I would usually be chomping at the bit to put up my decorations and begin my gift shopping, but this year I feel the need to take more of my time. I still feel that is true, but I also think that the colder weather helps.
So my plan is, if I get my papers and homework and all of my things done this coming week, then I will put up my Christmas things as a reward. Here's to hoping that I will actually hold out that long.
I just wanted to share what has been going on here lately. It is frustrating because I have so many ideas and plans for this blog and other projects, but it feels like with everything that has been happening to me recently, I can't stay focused.
There isn't much of anything that is really standing out as beautiful in my life right now, but I don't think that means there won't be. My apartment is a mess, I have a ton of homework to do, Christmas is coming up and we don't have money right now for gifts.
But that's the way it goes. Things aren't always going to be beautiful blog posts and Instagram photos summing up some kind of feeling that defined the season.
Sometimes it's crying and cursing on the couch with ice on your face, surrounded by a mess of papers and soup bowls, wishing someone would break your arm or at least drill a whole into your head to get rid of the headache. I don't have any pictures of that though. So here are some other things I have found happiness in this week.
There isn't much of anything that is really standing out as beautiful in my life right now, but I don't think that means there won't be. My apartment is a mess, I have a ton of homework to do, Christmas is coming up and we don't have money right now for gifts.
But that's the way it goes. Things aren't always going to be beautiful blog posts and Instagram photos summing up some kind of feeling that defined the season.
Sometimes it's crying and cursing on the couch with ice on your face, surrounded by a mess of papers and soup bowls, wishing someone would break your arm or at least drill a whole into your head to get rid of the headache. I don't have any pictures of that though. So here are some other things I have found happiness in this week.
My grandpa cut these coasters out of a tree for our wedding and Jayme and I wood-burned the letters and date in them. My grandma gave me the idea to turn one into a Christmas ornament. I think it turned out beautifully.
Since it is going to be so cold next week, and they say it probably won't get warmer, I began crocheting a scarf for Sean to wear when we walk to class. I think it will look great on him. I love the black and random fibers woven in.
Sean and I are hooked on The Body Shop, especially since we found out that we have one at the mall. They were having buy 1 get whatever deal so I chose this shea oil. It smells so good and I think it will be great for Sean's hair and skin this winter.
Sean brought this home from work one day last week and we've been delighting in its awesomeness almost every night since. It's the kind of ice cream that you actually want to taste and savor rather than scarf it down. I'm in love.
I hope everyone has a a great weekend and that despite what may be going on in your life, you are able to find a few little things that make you happy.
Best wishes!
Best wishes!
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