Under the Influence

[linthornhill]

One of my personal goals this year is a pro-active approach to life, which includes dental work. If any of you have genetically weak teeth like I have, then you'll know how difficult this decision has been; yet, I met my fate (a root canal) head-on: 7:30a.m. yesterday morning. ::pats self on the back

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[floorcoaster]

At least you didn't say you wish you hadn't read Twilight. You know I'm eagerly awaiting your thoughts on it. I've been thinking ... I promoted the book heavily without weighing in my opinions because I wanted your unbiased one first. Now that you've finished, I'm nervous, not wanting you to think I am blindly crazy about the book. LOL. Now I'M rambling

[linthornhill]

To ease your worries, I enjoyed Twilight, but I think there are a few weaknesses in this first book. I do, however, want to read all three books before I write my review.

You're not the only woman on my f-list who has eagerly encouraged me to read the book, so you're not alone.

I do everything possible to help my teeth, I floss frequently, brush my teeth often, but it doesn't seem to matter. My dentist just shakes his head -- and my oldest son seems to have inherited my teeth. I feel awful about that.

How's the basement? And how long will you be there?

[redvelvetcanopy]

Oh, gentle pats on the root canal. Eek.

As for Twilight et al, the thing that fascinated me so much is how riveted I was in reading them. I felt addicted by the combination of angst, simmering sexuality, danger, and romance. It's a heady cocktail, and one that's definitely been a success as far as marketability goes. Yes, the story's interesting, but not overly stunning, you know? The POV has something to do with it, but I'm still pondering and will be interested to know what you think.

Honestly, I'd make sure I have the third one around when the time comes.

[linthornhill]

::nods::

I think you've a good 'take' on the books so far; but I've yet to read the next two. I have them both available, and while my sons have their friends over to 'play' (they are in their teens so it isn't quite play any longer.)

I'll let you know what I think in a day or so; I want to formulate my thoughts after I finish them all.

And thanks for the sympathy. It's really just not fun, and I've two or three more appointments until the whole thing is wrapped up. I'll be quite happy to get it finished.

[redvelvetcanopy]

Boys, I think, always need supervision--at least mine will!

What exactly do they do in a root canal? Kill the nerve endings? I've been blessed with good teeth or saliva or whatever--never had so much as a cavity.

I do so want to hear your thoughts!

[linthornhill]

Before my niece was born, I would've agreed with you about boys needing supervision; however my precocious little niece is a handful. Her mischief is of a different sort, but she really can push the envelope in terms of daredevilry.

The root canal is to do exactly that ... although they actually remove the nerves within the root of the tooth and replace them before they cap the tooth altogether. I've always had problems with my teeth. At one point I had nine cavaties in my teeth over the course of one year (and I'm very diligent with my dental care.)

[redvelvetcanopy]

Do you have a link to your '07 list? I see the '08 one you've started but would be interested in seeing the other.

[redvelvetcanopy]

Never mind. I see your tag ------>

[linthornhill]

::snicker:: It'll be a more varied list this year. Last year, I embarked upon a sampling of fantasy authors I'd never read before; I wanted to evaluate the competition and determine in which genre I'd like to write.

[mundungus42]

Good for you for taking the tooth by the crown as it were, and getting your poor teeth taken care of. I need to do the same- I haven't been to a dentist in years. I think you're perfectly justified in adding an "in progress" column to your 2007 list. I haven't quite finished my final "difficult" novel of 2007, but I'll still count it as a 2007 book once I'm done.

Don't worry about rambly- I'm that way all the time, even without drugses. :D Best of luck getting through the loopy and unpleasantness!

[linthornhill]

I was forced to deal with the tooth just before Yule when a filling fell out. I thought I'd wait until after the holidays, but two days before Yule I woke up and my jaw hurt. It was antibiotics and pain meds for ten days and then the root canal and crown. ::Urgh::

You, however, have very pretty teeth! I'm sure a dentist would tell you good things.

::nods:: Yes, a books in progress is exactly what I need. I think, however, I may make that an entirely separate list -- because I can put all my reference materials on that list.

[mundungus42]

GAH! Ten days? *hugs you* That's awful!

My teeth are decently strong, but they have their own abnormalities. I still have two baby teeth that cause irreparable crowding down below, and up above I need to have my wisdom teeth removed. It will happen this year, I think, since I actually get sick days here! :D

[linthornhill]

I had a few fairly uncomfortable days, but it's better now, and in a couple of weeks, I'll be completely fine.

You still have your wisdom teeth? Wow! No wonder you're so wise!

[linthornhill]

I realized last night that half of my pain is associated with my jaw muscles which spasm when I have work done in my mouth. It's just agonizing.

::laughs::

I, too, still have Vicodin from my surgery -- funnily enough, the dentist gave me a higher dosage than what I was given for the hysterectomy. I don't throw it out either -- what if there's an emergency and we need it? What if there's an earthquake and we don't have easy access to medical help? You see what I'm like.