On Monday it was my Grandma Donna's 75 Birthday! To celebrate my dad booked lunch for us at the Globes in Midway. We sure had fun listening to music and enjoyed the warmth inside. My grandma got a slice of pink cake that looked so yummy. I asked the waiter if I could buy a piece and she said that It was only for birthday people. I guess that's one way to make Birthday people feel really special on their special day.
In early December I woke up one morning to a throbbing pain in my mouth. I have had my dentist tell me multiple times that part of my bottom gum is super thin. Because of this, I would need a gum graft. Well, when I was up and felt the pain I knew that that day was coming soon. I couldn't schedule an appointment in Hawaii until the end of January and that was just for the consultation. So my parents ended up finding me an appointment in Utah beginning of January. I didn't mind because that meant I could spend a few more days of my holiday break with my family before jumping back into life in Hawaii.
So I got my gum graft and when I woke up from the surgery I saw my mouth full of blood. They put a retainer over my teeth but it was just filling with blood. I was getting quite nauseous swelling all the blood and seeing it all over my teeth.
My recovery has been a little bit more difficult than I thought it was going to be. I have to keep my plastic retainer on or my tongue scrapes the raw blood clot on top of my mouth. If I take it out it the hole starts bleeding again. If I take it out to eat then food could get stuck up there. So I just keep my guard in and drink smoothies. My bottom gums have stitches in them that are going to be there for 15 days! I'll have to find someone in Hawaii to take them out.
I think the same day as the surgery the Alternation lady called who was working on my wedding dress. She said that my dress is almost done and ready to be tried on. So we went back down the canyon to put it on. The dress is PERFECT for me. It's just what I pictured. It has flowy sleeves and a slight v-neck. It's less flowy than I thought but I like that it looks a little bit more fitted. The dress doesn't drag and just looks really nice on me. I am so excited that I said YES to a dress.
The rest of the week I spent at home napping and watching movies. We all got the omicron over the weekend and I don't think I have quite recovered. I finished a puzzle with Callie, put together a list of wedding invites and addresses. Made some wedding plans, and watched 4 of the Mission impossible. Wow, Tom Cruise can run and run.
Also, this week my favorite TV show came back on. The Amazing Race!! I am so excited for a new season. We all waited around all day for it to start. It's always good to see Phil and his show.
I was eager to get back to Hawaii mostly because I've had a month-long break. I took off on December 10th for Graduation and haven't been on schedule or at work since then. So I am ready to get back in the groove.
My dad dropped me off at the Airport and I waited to check my bags and went to my gate only to find out my flight had been canceled. The airlines were able to get me a hotel room and because of the reschedule I got to go see Hamilton with my and sister along with several of my Aunties and cousins.
I haven't seen Hamilton and knew nothing about the show but I ended up loving the production and had a fun night in SLC with my family.
The next day I made the long trek back to Hawaii. It felt a little bit different landing this time, I think it's because this is only going to be my home for a couple more months. It feels weird knowing I've done what I came here to do. I can't believe that I graduated and that I am off to a new start in Kauai with the love of my life soon. It is definitely becoming more real that I am leaving this place that has been home to more for the past 2 and half years. I was just feeling all the feels when I landed. Here is the start of a new year with new adventures ahead!
No comments:
Post a Comment