What's up Doc?

So I finally became a big kid. It's been high school since I actually had all of my doctor's appointments in order, on an annual basis for checkups... but now I'm completing the trifecta on my own for the first time. (And, with my own insurance!)


I went to the optometrist to update my prescription and get new contacts last month. I visited the doctor for the annual check-up earlier this week. And now, come November 20, I'll be getting X-rays and a thorough cleaning of my pearly whites.

Now I've made an appointment for a tooth cleaning. When I was younger I saw a toof specialist at least once a month, namely for the bothersome task of getting my braces tightened. Ouch is right. But since high school -- sans a toothache that required an emergency visit senior year at college -- I haven't seen a dentist.

I'm excited to say that I'm taking care of myself. Being an adult sometimes sucks. I have bills to pay, things to clean, schedules to maintain, time to exercise, eat right, free time to find, taxes to avoid, hurdles to climb, family and friends to visit, money to make (which consequently means keeping a steady job), novels to write, etc.

But just looking at one thing at a time, like this little victory, makes me feel like I'm on the right track.



Did I mention this health business gets pricey? yikes.