Considering I'm the worst blogger in the history of blogging, I figured I'd post one last entry almost one year since my first post. Hopefully there are no people out there who have keeled over and died anticipating my next entry.
SOOO yesterday was probably the most anticipated and glorious day of my entire life. Except for my wedding day. And the day I got my dog, Rudy. And the day I got a "real" job. And the day Frankietanner came home from MCV. Okay, so at least it made the "Top 5 Greatest Days EVER to be Kristin Nicole Tanner Peebles" list. Yesterday I had a terrible breakup with orthodontics and those pieces of trash braces are EXTINCT from my mouth!!!! FINALLY! I officially found the light at the end of the tunnel...and that light is beaming off my white teeth!!! What a long journey it has been for this ole' mouth. It was certainly hard to believe that my story truly began in 1997 and ended in 2011. I felt like the last few months were the hardest, considering the extensive surgery and numerous ortho appointments I've been through. It seemed like every few weeks I went to Dr. Pond, he found a midline that needed to move over a millimeter or a tooth that needed to adjust just slightly. I'm like...I teach reading and history for a reason...I don't mind you fudging the number and length sizes to allow me to get this nonsense off my teeth sooner! I'm no math genius so I was willing to turn the other cheek at the slightly "off" geometry my new jaw presented. Anyway, I toughed it out and made it until June (the original projected date was January!!)
The removal took about 30 minutes. There were three ladies observing my "case" during the removal of everything and they had to stop and ask questions here and there. Thankfully I had two hands in my mouth because it was on the tip of my tongue to scream "Oh no problem, I've only been waiting a YEAR and A HALF for these things to come off...please keep talking!". I realize now I'm not so bitter without the braces.
Before my appointment I went to see a dermatologist about the reoccuring acne that has bought real estate on my face and MOVED IN for the last three to six months. The doc came in the room and said "Oh, you're a leaner!" I had my legs crossed and my elbow propped on my knee with my hand covering my mouth and chin. She said "Do you realize that you cover the lower half of your face?" I said "Do you realize I'm almost 26 and have braces and zits the size of the Hawaiian Islands on my face??" We became fast friends and she granted me a fabulous sample of miracle gel. I'll let you know how well that works out ;)
I get the reaction from many people "Why are you so worried with your looks?", etc. To answer those thoughts and comments, I don't feel like a Real Housewife and I don't think I'm obsessed with my looks. My thoughts are this: God made me and I love who I am on the inside and outside. He also made people very intelligent enough to correct some of the things that may have gone astray in his creations. Thus, my assymetrical jaw bones and super oily skin. I trust those intelligent people to fix these things so that I can live the happiest, longest life possible. My teeth and facial bones would have started to deteriate (not sure of that spelling...way to go third grade english teacher!) by the time I turned 30 and I would have endured incredible pain as I got older. Why not fix it now?? Anyway, I've tooted my horn about that topic and hope I don't come across as egotistical or a smarty pants. My philosophy is live the happiest life possible. Do the things that make you happy and that you can have a clear mind. My role model Bethenny Frankel Hoppy lives by the motto "A Place of Yes" and I'm a firm believer. I'll be her spokesperson and suggest to you to Google it ;)
So my students were just about as excited for my "removal" as I was yesterday. They had never seen me before braces so they were anxious. They walked in this morning and said, "Oh my GOSH, Mrs. Peebles!" with looks of disgust on their faces. Apparently braces were "cool" and my "coolness" went out the window with N'SYNC. Several of them said "you look like a country girl now". Not exactly sure what that is supposed to mean, because when I think of "country" people, I think of "mountain" people. The kind that have either rotten black teeth or no teeth at all...I was severely upset with their responses. Guess I'll have to eat popcorn and blow bubble-gum bubbles in their faces tomorrow at recess to get back at them ;)
So I'll end this super random blog with happy thoughts of non-country people teeth and clear Justin Beiber Pro-Activ skin. It has been a pleasure sharing my journey with you all. Next week I have my records appointment and will gladly share photos as they are available to me. With this farewell, I leave you with this. I hereby officially change the name of this blog from MY LOVELY BROKEN FACE to MY LOVELY FIXED FACE =)
It's popcorn wishes and caramel dreams from here on out!! Until we meet again...
KRISTIN
