Teeth

Waking up early, seeing the pink sunrise glowing near the trees, seeing the crescent moon faded shine and   driving this morning in the peaceful morning quiet. I took the same roads I used to drive all the time while driving from tutoring session to tutoring session. It brought back memories. Those days were special and very unique- creating my own freelance schedule and creativity and inspiration to rule my lessons. 

I passed by the hillsides and saw the turkeys grazing the grass- the morning still, the world not yet busy or fully awake. I passed by the senior center my sister and I checked out- not knowing it was but were on a walk and it had a nice scenery out front. That was summer of 2018, a very hot July afternoon, but we had each other to talk things through and support one another.

This time I was driving those roadways for a dentist appointment, an early morning appointment. A new dentist after a desperate change. I've had 3 dentists in about 3 years, so definitively looking for a consistent one. I was impressed with the service, the friendliness, professionalism- all the things I didn't feel or experience from last time. And sharing the history of my teeth- my implant story- definitively a story to remember, and some generalities. 

Our teeth are very important, essential- making us who we are. As the friendly and warm dental hygienist said, 'Our smile, and especially our front teeth are who we are'. I know what it feels like to have a smile- a tooth that makes you feel super self-conscious and not confident or feeling beautiful. The quote at the front desk read, 'The prettiest thing you can wear is a smile.' I believe that to be true.

A guy from a speed dating event told me that I have a nice smile. Luckily for that good and improved implant:)

From watching the documentary on Mother Teresa called 'No Greater Love', she was always smiling, joyful, radiant and beautiful. She was the epitome of love and joy. And such an inspiration she was, to so many. It makes me want to grow more in devotion to her and read some books about her again. 

I came across this photo recently from a couple of years ago with my dear sister. I used to really dislike the way I looked- and with that 'ugly tooth', I thought I looked awful. Only until more recently, maybe more recent years it didn't bother me to see how it used to look before my redo implant. I actually wasn't having negative thoughts like that anymore. 

And now, it's really just a funny story that I'm glad is over. 

beautiful spring flowers while on walk