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Hello friends!

Here is my most recent update. I had a doctor's appointment on Wednesday to follow up on my TMD. It was supposed to be my discharge day if my jaw was better. But it wasn't. My jaw was feeling worse. So, I had to have "phalanges" put on my "appliances," which I have to wear 24/7. I wear the bottom appliance (which is like a clear retainer) during the day, and the other appliance at night. At no given time am I allowed to take out one appliance, without putting the other in. I must put both in, to take one out. By keeping the appliances in, it keeps my jaw from locking. They keep me from completely touching teeth to teeth and closing my mouth. Brushing my teeth takes about 10 minutes because I have to wear an appliance while brushing one row, then switch them out to brush the other row of teeth. Speaking is extremely challenging. I hate it. It makes it especially hard since my job consists of talking all day long. Then there's eating. Well, I can't. I'm unable to chew food. I tried. All I can consume is soup and smoothies. So I am hungry. Very hungry.

After 3 weeks, I have another follow-up appointment. The appliance will be removed and we'll see if my jaw locks. I am not confident that my jaw won't lock without the appliances. In the past, when I completely close my mouth is when the locking occurs. I want so badly for this to fix the problem. If it doesn't after 3 weeks, I'll have to continue wearing the appliances for a bit longer. If that doesn't work, surgery's the next option- which I really hope doesn't come down to. So, this will be a long, tortuous 3 weeks....

It's Saturday, 7:15am. I have to go shopping this weekend for clothes because my work is going back to business/casual attire. :( We've been strictly casual for the past 3 months. So, this is a sad/difficult time for me.

American Idol!!!! Tonight!!!

2010! Happy New Year!

HAPPY 2010!

Sadly I didn't go out for New Year's Eve- felt a bit under the weather (still not feeling too great). So I rang in the New Year with my baby sister- who just had her tonsils removed earlier this week. She's bedridden and can't speak. Poor thing. Perhaps I was meant to stay in with her. :)

My jaw is still in the healing stages. At least I can unlock it now, but it's still uncomfortable, noisy and annoying every time it pops. My sister, particularly, hates it. I'm supposed to be popping it 1200 times a day (doctor's orders). 1200 times?! A little excessive, don't you think? I get tired after popping it 50 times, let alone 1200. I wonder if it's ever going to get better.

Well, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy 2010! Let's make it a good year! :-)

In a Nutshell

For Nicole

My day in a nutshell:

1.) My co-worker got fired today (the one who I trained with).

2.) I went to the doctor and now have appliances to "unlock" my jaw. I also was scolded at by my doctor for not icing my jaw joint every hour of every day. Oops.

3.) Received a list of my soft food diet:

a.) Balance Shakes

b.) Soft boiled eggs

c.) Mashed potatoes mixed with beef bullion

d.) Soup

e.) Metrecal

f.) Baby food (yes, baby food)

g.) Ensure

Is this list for real? Not happening.....

4.) I saw "This Is It," for the 9th time in the movie theatre.

That sums it up. I'm so excited for this 4 day (busy, busy) weekend! WOOP!

Sunday Funday

I have my 2nd doctor's appointment tomorrow for my jaw issues. I am currently not allowed to eat anything hard or chewy. Also, no caffeine, especially coffee. No chips, no popcorn, no cereal, no caramel, no gum...the list goes on and on. Really sucks. But my jaw is beginning to loosen up a little. It's been "locked" for over a month. But it'll be ok. Life is looking up compared to what it looked like a couple of weeks ago...

To update you on the car situation, I bought the Mazda 3, but I don't have car insurance. I also need to get the title changed over, get the bumper checked out, and go to the DMV for a new license plate. Ohhh, the process.

On a brighter note, I'm an Auntie now! Little Dilan Rai Cortez was born November 15th, 2009 at 9:23pm; 7lbs 5oz, 21 inches. He is SO freakin' cute! I love the little guy. Ryan and Kavita will be great, loving and proud parents. xxoo

GO SEE, "THIS IS IT!"

Clearing out my bedroom now (and the entire top floor of the house, for that matter)...and I mean right now. The reason being, wood floor will be put down tomorrow; which means, I will be out of a room and a bathroom for a few days (once the flooring is put down, it has to set for 3 additional days before furniture, or anything else, can be put down atop of it). So, these next few days will be chaos. I may be staying in a hotel. If you need me, call/text me. :)

And if you haven't seen the MJ movie, This Is It, PLEASE go and see it NOW. I've seen it 8 times so far...and I plan to continue seeing it. I make no apologies for being a huge Michael Jackson fan. It still devastates me that we lost such a talented singer, dancer, performer so prematurely. And I'm not usually one to get upset over celebrity deaths, however, this one really gets to me, still...

In regards to my car situation, I'm in the process of buying one from my brother's friend (it's a Mazda 3, 2006). However, there's a few minor issues that need immediate attention. Once that's been taken care of, then I plan to purchase it. :-)

Ok, off to take care of business!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!

I Need to Clean My Room

I just found the car of my dreams! BUT, I think it's too good to be true...so I'm gonna have my brother check it out. If we can talk the price down, just a little bit, I hope it can be mine! I'm sure there's something about it that I'm overseeing. But, we'll see. Ry and I will be out and about today car-shopping (I still don't have a car since I've returned home from Japan. I think my Mom just gave my car away. She said she sold it, but now I am hearing a different story. Whatever). If I am able to buy a car today, I will be the happiest girl in the whole-wide-world!

Everyone is sick at work. Many cases now of the swine flu. Even I have been feeling a little under the weather, but nothing serious. I still refuse to get too sick to stay home from work. :)

I graduated yesterday from my 3 week training course! But I still don't know what I'm doing...

...my bedroom is a complete disaster.