So I stepped into my new dentist's office yesterday and was struck. What happened to the bad lighting and uncomfortable waiting room? Admittedly it's been a while since I've gone (about 3 years) and for the longest time I was going to the U of A dental clinic, but this... this looked more like a posh resturant, or a lawyer's office. Soft lighting, dark wood with naturalistic stone walls, and nicely placed almost "zen-like" plants. Mounted into the ceiling were televisions! I couldn't help thinking... so this is where the money goes... since the goop they put in my mouth tasted just as bad as I remembered :P
Afterwards I headed to nearby shop to check out dance clothes for the upcoming competition. A fellow TA recommended it. She said it was reasonably priced and things were already "glammed" - meaning that the minimum rhinestone / sequins threshold for latin costumes have been met or surpassed (and that any attempt at adding more may destroy the integrity of the article of clothing). She lamented that her Latin skirt "just" covered her butt... apparently to the disappointment of her dance partner ;). I'm glad to report that I held off from any crazy purchases, despite the shop owners demonstration / miming. He was about 6 feet tall and fairly well built... and his way of trying to convince me to buy something? He picked backless halter from the rack, drapped it across his body and mimed that this would nicely show off "assets", while he did a couple of shimmies. *laugh* If I head to the clubs, I'll have to consider it :P
Today, I think is characterized by excitement and little mysteries. The "Where is my pen?" mystery lead to a flurried pat down of my desk. The "Why the HECK am I out ten cents?" mystery was followed by a couple of slams on the adding machine (I was trying to balance the cheque run).
But the two "fun" mysteries of my day are still nicely simmering in my head... "Who is The Phoenix?" and "What does Boy on the Bus do?"
Now, Phoenix, if you're out there - thanks for commenting. I do like the comments, but I can't seem to figure out just who you are. Any hints?
And Boy on the Bus? I saw him today again, and this time noted he had nice shoes: Black, leather, and polished. How does this match up with the "Nintendo" lanyards? And I fell into giggles when I got eye contact. I think he thinks I'm nuts. He's probably right.
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Oooohhh! Boy on the bus returns! As long as he giggles back, it's all good!
It is truely amazing how the known fighters of the evils of tooth decay have secretively planned to alleviate our fears and worries with simple items such as soft music, comfortable seating, the choice of TV channels and last but not least quiet drills. They are so sneeeeekkkkyyyy!!!! As they lure you into their lair. Afterwards, we feel less offended then we did before that is until we get the dreaded BILL. Yes, you to can take comfort in knowing that your hard earned cash has been well invested into the new equipment and gagetry. I guess he/she has been more than able to pay off their student loans for their training. We could all be so lucky.
Isn't it funny how something with no legs or arms can just disappear. I mean you remember it was just in your hand two seconds ago and "there is was - gone".
Life is a mystery and sometimes those mysteries presently themselves in black leather shoes.
Ooooh, a mystery ... I like mysteries ... :p.
Do you think the Phoenix is someone who knows you? Hey, maybe it's the Boy on the Bus!!!! Wouldn't that be an interesting plot twist? I think it would. But then again, maybe it's the sleep deprivation talking.
In the movie world: The Phoenix = Boy on the Bus.
But since I'm trying to live in the "real" world, I'll have to limit my flight of fancy. Maybe a tall, dark stranger who stumbled to the site? Though, the clues seem to point towards a female, who knows me... and possible from university... the mystery continues. :)
Maybe it's a male (Boy on the Bus, of course), who's trying to sound like a female just so you don't think that it's actually a male, so that the mystery can continue.
Hmm, I'm guessing The phoenix is our beloved Valerie. Just 'cause it sounds a little like her... hmm!
I think its Valerie too! No one else writes stuff like "known fighters of the evils of tooth decay"... That's definitely Valerie material. :)
But who's Valerie???
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