Obama won!

...and I went to the dentist. I stayed up late waiting for the results. I thought both candidates' speeches were excellent. I always feel terrible for the losing candidate. You pour 110% of yourself into a single goal for two years, seven days a week only to have to announce to millions that you have lost when the defeat is still painfully fresh. Not to mention that phone call. (I've always wondered how the number swapping goes...)

And boo to California for passing Prop 8. I just heard. I was really hoping that reason would prevail over fear, but apparently not just yet. I'm not too worried though. Obama's election is proof that people overcome prejudices with time and hard work. It will happen someday soon, I hope.

But yes, the dentist. This was my first time visiting (I just got new dental insurance), and I was very pleased. They are not overbooked constantly, like every other dentist I know, and they are very friendly. The dentist did everything himself, and he didn't seem to mind spending the time with me that it took to get everything evalueated and filled out.

He took a full mouth series of x-rays and gave me the originals, then checked all my teeth for cavities. He also did the periodontal probing that I was so dreading. It doesn't hurt at all except for the front two teeth on top and bottom, and that's not so bad!

I have mild gingivitis, easily cleared up by prophylaxis (just a cleaning, it's been eight months) and two small cavities. I'm getting it all taken care of this week, and then my mouth should be ready for the Peace Corps stamp of approval.