29-Day Giving Challenge

I haven't gone to the dentist in 10 years (give or take).  I've wanted to go to the dentist for 10 years (give or take).  Ten years ago I was pregnant and the smell of toothpaste made me sick... even the thought of the smell of toothpaste made me sick!  I didn't want to get sick at the dentist's office so I cancelled.  I never rescheduled... After a few years, I didn't go to the dentist because I was: 1.) embarrased that I hadn't gone in so long; 2.) scared of what a mess my teeth must be!  So I didn't go.  I made my daughters go every 6 months-- but I never went.

  The problem here is that I don't want to have nasty teeth!!  I spent 3 years with braces as a tween and I still have a permanent retainer cemented in my mouth!  I like having pretty, straight, white teeth-- thus the dilemma....

  So my first gift was to myself, the gift of a routine cleaning and x-rays... I had anxiety for days and I seriously panicked in the waiting room today... but I did it!  I went to the dentist!!  And, no, it wasn't as bad as I expected and my teeth weren't a mess (luckily!).  I feel like this was a thought out, mindful gift... maybe not the most generous gift-- but a gift nontheless.  I'm declaring day 1 of the 29 gift challenge a success and I'm looking forward for a gift-giving opportunity tomorrow. :o

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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on July 25, 2012 at 6:02am

Happy giving! You will be looking beautiful with your pearlies!

Comment by Lois55 wwt on July 24, 2012 at 8:42pm

Hi, Kat, you have given a wonderful gift to yourself of good healthy teeth! This is a super start to your challenge. I 'm looking forward to reading about your giving opportunities:)

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