Sacred In The Ordinary Pt. 6

It was a very long work day as I had to give a training for prospective foster parents and adoptive families this evening. I just got home about 45 minutes ago. I would have arrived home earlier had it not been for the fact that I drove in circles around my neighborhood for about 20 minutes looking for parking. So all I want to do right now is complain about how crappy my day has been, rant about the people who've seriously annoyed me today, and bemoan the fact that I'm feeling like my life is absolute crap at the minute.

But, I won't.

I figured this is probably the best time for me to think about the "Sacred In The Ordinary", the grace that's been afforded to me today and even in the last few days, no matter how shitty of a day I've had. So here goes.....

1. So I had a dental appointment today, which I usually look forward to every six months. Yes, call me somewhat demented, but I've always liked going to the dentist. The crazy thing is, as a child, I had many dental problems which of course resulted in many trips to the dentist. Some of my dental issues as a kid were fairly serious, what with some surgeries and tooth extractions that I had to endure. (Hey, I was an immgrant kid coming from a country where I did not receive proper dental care!) Was I traumatized? No. I think it was my childhood dentist, Dr. Kennedy, who made going to the dentist a relatively "positive" experience. He specialized in pediatric dentistry, which in all likelihood is probably the reason why going to the dentist does not give me the shakes. He was that good. But I digress. I love my current dentist, Dr. Nepa, and his most awesome staff! They really do make going to the dentist quite painless and enjoyable, with their welcoming smiles and friendly chatter. Yes, call me weird. Anyways, after an x-ray, a quick scaling, a jiffy polishing, and a refreshing rinse, I was finished. And no, I do not have any cavities. My dentists loves me. :)

2. Drinking an ice cold Yeungling Beer with my friend Liz on Friday night, while she gave me a detailed account of what causes an inverted uterus. If you watched ER last Thursday night then you'll know what I'm talking about. And yes, Liz used to be a labour and delivery nurse at HUP (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania). Let's say that it was a gripping conversation. I really ought to think about becoming a nurse because I seriously find this kind of stuff fascinating.

3. Sunday afternoon naps with my sweet Georgie burrowed under the blankets at the foot of my bed.

4. My mom is on vacation at the moment, visiting with her youngest sister and her family in San Diego, CA. My brother and his wife are also with her on this trip. Mom called me the other day, just to let me know that she and Lem were driving through Sunset Boulevard on Rodeo Drive. As many times as mom's visited LA, she has never driven through Rodeo Drive. She had such delight in her voice, I found it so incredibly amusing.

5. It is now almost an hour after I started typing this post, where at the start I wanted to bite someones head off. Now, I'm actually smiling as I finish typing up this post. I guess this is another example of Sacred in the Ordinary? :)

Have a good night everyone!