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11.14.2002

Ode to Dr. Mann
okay, so i'm trying a new thing with my titles. i'm just putting them in bold instead of bulleting them cause it looks like there is a lot of space randomly on the page, and i don't like it. i also changed the colors of my layout. i think they are softer and prettier, so how could that be bad? well, i'm still sick. i took some theraflu last night and it knocked me out, which was great. and i've taken advil cold and flu, and i'm breathing pretty well. still congested... but what can a girl do?

so, the title has to do with our old dentist from arizona. you see, i went to the dentist today (yes, again, for the 2nd time this week), but i actually had a cleaning today. i haven't had a cleaning since the beginning of this year. prior to being laid off and thus losing my insurance, but i digress.... anyway, i was sitting in the dentist's chair and as my dentist is cleaning away, i was just thinking how i could just fall asleep right there. she kept asking me if i was okay, and i would do a nod and a barely audible "uh-huh" and i realized the only reason i am so comfortable at the dentist is because of Dr. Mann. he was absolutely the best dentist. he was kind, had the most entertaining books/magazines/toys for kids in the waiting room, and you always walked away with a prize when you were done. and not to mention, since we went off base to go to the dentist, my dad would always take us to McDonald's afterwards for dinner, and when you live on an Air Force base, getting fast food is a major treat. (also, we got our first dog, podges, on the way home from the dentist.) thus, i've always had very positive and good experiences at the dentist and relating to the dentist. i know people who are deathly afraid of the dentist and i am so glad i'm not like that. our dentist now is really cool. she's very nice. i guess this means alot to me because when we first moved to san diego, my mom and i tried out some really scary dental offices. i mean places that make me understand why you would want to hate the dentist if that is the only place you've ever gone. eeks, the places we've been, man. so, if you are looking for a good dentist, and she's a filipina dentist, in case that makes an extra bonus to you, go see Dr. Lea Sia-Zolina in Mira Mesa. she comes highly recommended. and trust me, i know good dentists. well, gotta go. it is almost time to go home from work. i may blog again later tonight. we'll see....