i've been neglecting my teeth for the past year and a half (mainly because i didn't have insurance for a few months) and now i've let things get out of control. i went this morning and had a cleaning and found out that i have a few cavities in between my teeth and one sitting near a nerve. this means i will most likely have to have a root canal. if i wasn't already deathly afraid of drills near my teeth...I AM NOW! they wanted to do the procedure later today, however, i had to come into work to complete a few tasks. i've made the appointment for two days after i return from ohio (may 22nd). this will give me some time to brave up and hopefully forget about the pain. both my mom and dad have had root canals and are trying to convince me it's not all it's cracked up to be. still...my stomach is on edge. i can't believe me, someone who brushes their teeth twice a day, has to have a root canal!

i better switch subjects before i get sick! unfortunately i didn't make it out to the gym this morning and instead will be going after work. i would much rather work out early in the morning because i feel like i accomplish so much more and always start the day off on the right foot. last night, my mom and i had our swing dance class and learned a few new steps to the charleston. she missed last class, however, picked up the material in no time. the instructor told me i was a natural so i attributed that to my cheerleading/dancing days. (not trying to toot my own horn...)

i feel a semi-busy weekend coming on, but i'm prepared. last weekend was so mundane and i'm definitely in need of a pick-me-up. i get paid tomorrow, so i will spend half the day mulling over which bills to pay and the priority of leisure items. i also plan on going to dinner and a movie either by myself (i know...lame) or with jose. hopefully i'll follow through with those plans and get to see "fracture." i'm a HUGE anthony hopkins fan and the added eye candy of ryan gosling helps as well! i intend on spending the whole day with my mom on saturday. this means a visit with granny, lunch at chicken out, tanning, grocery shopping and possibly clothes shopping. saturday night will probably be spent with mom and nancy (aunt) as well. i'm thinking movies and healthy pop kettle corn! sunday is isabella's 4th birthday party and i'm so excited. who's isabella? she is my brother's best friend's niece. her mom and i have become friends and i've also babysat a couple of times. her and her sister are both so well behaved. madeleine is younger and so adorable. for her gift i made her a craft basket and also had a personalized book made for her. it comes with a narrative cd so i'm sure she'll enjoy following along!

my mom sends me the "quote of the day" every morning and thought i should leave you with today's:
"the potential of the average person is like a huge ocean unsailed, a new continent unexplored, a world of possibilities waiting to be released and channeled toward some great good." - brian tracy