Pearly Semi-whites

I went to the dentist today (hi Thuy-people!). I think I lost maybe 20 pounds, I was sweating so much... after all, I haven't been to one in like 5 years. And even though it was fast, easy, and (almost) painless, I had a rough time. Honestly: it wouldn't have been so bad if I wasn't hating it every second I was there. Every second. And then I go to pay the front desk and they smile at me and say, "No- it's free!" and I feel like an ass. Which brings me to:


SUMMER'S GUIDE TO LOVING LIFE
LESSON #1: STOP HATING EVERYTHING

For example:
I HATE the dentist BUT they make my teeth pretty, and if it hurts it's my own fault
I HATE the doctor BUT they keep me healthy and alive
I HATE work BUT it pays well (stop complaining) and I have awesome benefits. Plus my coworkers are great, it's not hard, and I'm not doing physical labor for minimum wage
I HATE my financial situation BUT I still went to MacDonald's this morning, didn't I?
I HATE my unhealthy physique BUT I still went to MacDonald's this morning, didn't I?
I HATE my unmoving career BUT I'm not making an effort to write anything
I HATE SallieMae BUT I have a fine college degree sitting at home
I HATE the California Department of Motor Vehicles BUT . . .

hmmm... I'm stuck on that one...

Obviously I could delve deeper and go into why I shouldn't hate gas prices or the people who post adorable pictures of free cats on craigslist, but I think you get the point. From now on I'll just concentrate on loving everything. Since most of my life revolves around food, family, friends, and films, that shouldn't be too hard. :)

"Heroes are firefighters, doctors, and good samaritans. Legends are people who do what the rest of us cannot- live life the way they want to."