So the last few days have been filled with pain. Not emotional pain but physical pain that I have to be honest would rival any pain I have ever experienced before. I have had a toothache like never before. In fact it is to the point now that I have been prescribed a narcotic to deal with the pain. I am not even sure this post will make sense to anyone but me, since I am “under the influence.” But the pain is now on the countdown to end as I am scheduled for a root canal tomorrow. Normally I don’t like the dentist but under the circumstances I am actually excited about it.

Without the option of a dentist in our modern society I know for a fact I would have taken some drastic steps. I have considered pulling a “Cast-A-Way” and like Tom Hanks pulled the tooth myself, although I probably would use something other than a figure skate. I have considered pain diversion theory and having my friend Greg punch me in the face to divert the pain (he actually offered but I passed). But in the end, I am incredibly thankful for whoever created the pain medication I am on. Although the meds have helped, they have not stopped the pain and I look forward to the two-hour root canal tomorrow with joyous expectation.