Root Canal

For a while now, or at least since Jen’s had health benefits for the two of us, Jen has been bugging me about going to the dentist. I admit I don’t have the best mouth. My adult teeth came in so crooked that I had braces as a kid for like five years. Around the time that I got them removed is probably the last time I visited the dentist. I also have a very small mouth (claims my orthodontist) so every time I did go to the dentist it was to have two or three teeth pulled at a time. Fond memories in those offices, let me tell you. To this day, my teeth are still moving and some molars (God only knows what they are and where they have been hiding) are just coming in now. I could probably use a cleaning too. But even with all this, I was living in denial and avoiding the dentist.

Well, about a week ago I was walking to work and just fiddling around with the random, fairly new, open space between two teeth in the back of my mouth. All of the sudden, I felt what I hoped were pieces of almond floating around back there. What I pulled out of my mouth were not nuts but little white pieces… it was part of my tooth (“They did a babopsy…It was my twin”). Lol. Ok, now is probably the time to go visit the dentist.

Long story short, I had a root canal Friday. I was lying in that dentist chair thinking F my life while I should have been doing other things! I understand it was necessary though. There was little pain. I have a whole bottle of Vicadin if you’re in the market for some. I considered using them as a sleep aid, but probably not a great idea, ha. I go back this Friday for the packing to be removed and for the crown and what not to be put on.

Today in NYC was a scorcher! I had my second of two essay exams today. I got a 95 on the Neuro essay (whoop!) and hope I did just as well on the one I took today. We’ll see. Two more weeks of class, thank the Lord.

Tonight we went to Domaine Wine Bar with some friend’s to hear one of their roommates perform. Melanie is an up and coming jazz singer by night and restaurant hostess by day. She had the perfect voice for such a sultry and momentarily rainy night.

White Collar

There's tons of filming going on in LIC for White Collar this week. I walked through a crime scene yesterday coming home from the post office and another set today. Here's a quick pic of the rows of star trailers

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Crawfish Boil

Last night was our annual crawfish boil at work so we were quite busy. Chef Paul was out on the patio with the big boiler which he filled with live crawfish, andouille sausage, potatoes, corn, mushrooms, and cajun seasoning. All staff got a plate full at the end of the night and it was pretty good. The house vegetarians all went home with a few pet crawfish... not kidding.

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Lobby Day

As spring in NYC rolls on, the temperature is becoming increasingly mild. Although it’s been mostly overcast for weeks, the temp is warm. Not having to where layers or force a sweater onto Pup when going out feels weird at first, but I’m ok with it. It’s time again to take my coffee in what I think is its best form: iced. J

Working at a restaurant in this city comes with many benefits, one being that you meet the most interesting and talented people. Our friend Olithea was a host at Bourbon St when I started. She later became a server (one of the most fun to work with) but left a few months ago for a musical theater show. We’ve been saying we were all going to catch up but with our schedules it just wasn’t happening. Last week, though, she invited us to a Monday night premier party for a dance music video she was in. I was scheduled to work then but was luckily able to switch some shifts around and make it happen.

The event was at a club/lounge called Katra in Soho. While there we caught up with Olithea and had a few drinks and dinner before the premier. We also got a live performance of a few original songs by one of the dudes in the video.  The music video was really fun and entertaining. I found it on youtube and hope it works for you. The girl with the big curly hair is also the choreographer.

(Olithea is the girl with the short hair on the steps and throughout the video on the left)

Briefing on the 3 hour bus ride to Albany

Today (yawn, it was a long one) I went to Lobby Day in Albany with my class, faculty, and NY APTA to push for some physical therapy related bills to be passed. Briefly and in small groups, I met with seven assemblymen/women and senators of NY State. It was a very eye opening experience. At times I felt charged to get involved in politics and protect allied health professions. I also felt discouraged as I realized that our presence might not be as influential compared to that of cash laden insurance companies. Our requests and intentions are so logical and basic that it doesn’t make sense that these bills have been tossed around for years. But politicians receive heavy opposition from insurance providers. Isn’t that illegal? With only a few hours of sleep and so many appointments, the day was a blur and I left feeling a bit overwhelmed. Ugh… apathy is so much easier. 

Porgy and Bess

My folks, g-parents, and bro are here in NY to visit us for the first time. Jen and I have a lot planned for them, maybe too much for a group not used to the city's pace. But they're doing well and we're playing everyday by ear.

Last night we went to Becco for dinner and then strolled down 46th st to see Broadway's Porgy and Bess. Great show. Jen and I aren't crazy about opera style singing but everyone enjoyed it I think.

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