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Today I underwent a retreatment for a root canal. If one can have a bad dental year, I’ve experienced that in 2009. I have had five separate teeth needing varying degrees of work from fillings to onlays to crowns. And with one thing after another happening to tooth #18 (yes, I now know the official tooth number), it has been a long road traveled filled with potholes and pain, to say the least. However, despite my frustration, anger and exasperation associated with this tooth, I finally feel optimistic that I am on the road to recovery.   [ Read more ]

I flipped through Lifehacker, written by founder of the site of the same name Gina Trapani. There were quite a few good tips that I took away from the book (like emailing your future self, some backup tips, keeping an inventory of your valuables with pictures and Flickr, and creating a personal wiki.   [ Read more ]

I finished reading Emma! Yay! It took awhile for me to get through this book and I’m not really sure why. The language was a little flowery but overall I liked the plot and the character development. I am looking forward to reading the other Jane Austen books.

Books of 2009 total: 10

I know, I know. You’re thinking, “Can you even count that as a book?” But with 244 pages (albeit with huge pictures and type), I’m counting it as a book. A small book, yes. Kind of pushing the limits, sure. But a book none the less. Since I have so many other books in the works, I’m sure I’ll pass the 12 mark for this year so I’m not too worried about it.

Books of 2009 total: 9

I finished The Green Book last night. It was a pretty quick read, although I was a little disappointed. I wanted a little more practical information on types of products, hows and where tos, but instead it threw random facts like how much energy could be saved if all of America did something. Although that is compelling, since I’m already committed to a greener life, I’d rather know how to do something rather than what will happen if me and my dearest friends did something.   [ Read more ]