(The Continuing Saga of Almond Lady In America)
Chapter 1- Back in San Francisco
2.08 PM
Monday noontime
Royal Pacific Hotel
Just checked in a while ago; had a quick lunch at the famous Yee’s Restaurant along Grant Street. After lunch, we walked fast to our hotel (on Broadway) and got our stuff (at the van) in the parking lot. Blue-eyed partner downloaded them all then we were at the lift and then at last- we were inside our room. Husband was in a hurry to get dressed as he was limited by time and space to be at his appointment in Mission District at 2 PM. He looked stunning in his moss green long sleeved corduroy shirt and matching gray and olive green striped necktie. His off-white slacks made him looked very cool and respectable. As soon as he was done fixing himself he was out of my sight.
Chapter 1- Back in San Francisco
2.08 PM
Monday noontime
Royal Pacific Hotel
Just checked in a while ago; had a quick lunch at the famous Yee’s Restaurant along Grant Street. After lunch, we walked fast to our hotel (on Broadway) and got our stuff (at the van) in the parking lot. Blue-eyed partner downloaded them all then we were at the lift and then at last- we were inside our room. Husband was in a hurry to get dressed as he was limited by time and space to be at his appointment in Mission District at 2 PM. He looked stunning in his moss green long sleeved corduroy shirt and matching gray and olive green striped necktie. His off-white slacks made him looked very cool and respectable. As soon as he was done fixing himself he was out of my sight.
Today is a nice day in the city. It's bright and sunny but cool as ever. We are booked at the smoking room on the second floor, 207, at the Royal Pacific. We are not smokers but it is our alternative to having a room with a better WIFI connection. We noticed that the lower we are at this hotel (and the closer we are at the hotel lobby), the faster is the WIFI connection- so we decided, whattheheck, let's move to the second floor! And here we are!
Our current room is larger than where we used to be- in 308 but it is slightly costly. Well, it's okay since husband’s company is paying for it (***sigh***). The room has two queen size beds, a tub, cable TV, a desk and two chairs. At the dresser near the loo, there is a coffee maker plus the java coffee, oolang and jasmine tea, creamer and sugar. Not bad, eh? The room is just perfect for us. Yeah.
Today, we decided to bring the "traveling cushion" we purchased at Tuesday Morning (a nice home boutique in Modesto) last week since most hotel beds are not very comfortable to sleep in. really. Husband thought we needed to have one so we won't have back pain after staying in the hotel for a week. BTW, we also brought our own pillows! Geez, we have a lot of stuff with us when we travel!
Chapter 2- Dental Visit This Morning at 8 AM Prior To Driving To SFO
Husband and I were up early and went to our dental appointment at eight. It’s in town (Ripon) so we didn’t have to leave earlier than 5 minutes before our appointment at 8 AM.We were fast and easy; I had to apply my make-up in the van. I didn't have a lot of time to do it at home. As soon as we were at the clinic, we were accommodated easily. The receptionist and nurse were nice and alert and updated us on our next appointments and must-do for the next meeting with our dentist. Husband was attended first and then me shortly. The nurse took a series of X-rays on all my teeth. Never had anything like this but it was good as it showed the status and present condition of my entire teeth. The process took several minutes to finish. I had a tough time with it and the procedure made me feel nauseous. I can’t take the film being placed inside my mouth (in between my teeth). My tongue reacted badly. As always, tongue depressors irritate me; likewise the tong to clip the film inside my mouth did the same thing to me (made me want to puke).I felt sorry for the nurse who had to see me go through all these but she is a nurse and used to it, I believe so. She was sweet and thoughtful; asked about how was my right molar was coping after last week's root canal treatment. I said, it is still painful at the moment (and so are my gums and jaw). She said I should be better before the week ends. I hope so ! I have been on massive dosage of ibuprofen since three days ago. I don't like it and not very fond of swallowing pills. At the clinic in Ripon, from my own dental chair, I could hear Dr. Z speaking to my better half and saying how good his dental flossing had been; his teeth and gums are healthy. Wow!
Chapter 3- And The Bad News Is…
… Hold your breath…Husband and I would be spending more this time on my dental work!!! Our budget for my teeth suddenly skyrocketed to at least $6, 000!!! Based on the X-ray, I have three teeth that had the root canal treatment that are highly at risk; they have to be re-done (OMG)! This is to save them because the RCT was poorly done in Asia. Ouch! It hurts to think that these teeth problem means more expenses on our part as a couple. Years ago, I went to the best dentists in the Philippines (one was the president of Philippine Dental Association) and in Thailand (his professionally fee was astronomical). I thought he was an expert. And now years later- I am up in arms with all these problems! Gosh, I should have known better. But how do I know the apple from orange when it is really hard to find a good, honest and reliable dentist and endodontic specialist? My dentist in Ripon felt sorry for my husband and me but said, we couldn’t help it. It must be done. One note of advice, he said:
“Please, don’t have any procedures done overseas.”
Husband and I were up early and went to our dental appointment at eight. It’s in town (Ripon) so we didn’t have to leave earlier than 5 minutes before our appointment at 8 AM.We were fast and easy; I had to apply my make-up in the van. I didn't have a lot of time to do it at home. As soon as we were at the clinic, we were accommodated easily. The receptionist and nurse were nice and alert and updated us on our next appointments and must-do for the next meeting with our dentist. Husband was attended first and then me shortly. The nurse took a series of X-rays on all my teeth. Never had anything like this but it was good as it showed the status and present condition of my entire teeth. The process took several minutes to finish. I had a tough time with it and the procedure made me feel nauseous. I can’t take the film being placed inside my mouth (in between my teeth). My tongue reacted badly. As always, tongue depressors irritate me; likewise the tong to clip the film inside my mouth did the same thing to me (made me want to puke).I felt sorry for the nurse who had to see me go through all these but she is a nurse and used to it, I believe so. She was sweet and thoughtful; asked about how was my right molar was coping after last week's root canal treatment. I said, it is still painful at the moment (and so are my gums and jaw). She said I should be better before the week ends. I hope so ! I have been on massive dosage of ibuprofen since three days ago. I don't like it and not very fond of swallowing pills. At the clinic in Ripon, from my own dental chair, I could hear Dr. Z speaking to my better half and saying how good his dental flossing had been; his teeth and gums are healthy. Wow!
Chapter 3- And The Bad News Is…
… Hold your breath…Husband and I would be spending more this time on my dental work!!! Our budget for my teeth suddenly skyrocketed to at least $6, 000!!! Based on the X-ray, I have three teeth that had the root canal treatment that are highly at risk; they have to be re-done (OMG)! This is to save them because the RCT was poorly done in Asia. Ouch! It hurts to think that these teeth problem means more expenses on our part as a couple. Years ago, I went to the best dentists in the Philippines (one was the president of Philippine Dental Association) and in Thailand (his professionally fee was astronomical). I thought he was an expert. And now years later- I am up in arms with all these problems! Gosh, I should have known better. But how do I know the apple from orange when it is really hard to find a good, honest and reliable dentist and endodontic specialist? My dentist in Ripon felt sorry for my husband and me but said, we couldn’t help it. It must be done. One note of advice, he said:
“Please, don’t have any procedures done overseas.”
Well, just my luck. I was always going to the dentist; always went for my annual dental check-up twice yearly. Deespite all these- I am still dealing with dental problems, mamamia! I had root canal treatment because I wanted to save my teeth and I wanted to preserve them. Here I am lamenting about it. It's a dental nightmare!!! As for having them done overseas, that was inevitable since I was living and working overseas before becoming a resident of California two years ago!!! As of today, I have three upper molars that need new filling and one needs to be covered with a crown and this is apart from the crown needed for last week's procedure at the Valley Hill Clinic in Modesto. After the computation for the latest dental work (not counting the future root canal for the 3 endangered teeth of mine), we would be spending something like $2,200+ for the basic dentistry work in Ripon!!! And then there is the 3 RCT with the endodontic specialist to be done soon (cost: $975- $1000 per tooth/ depends on the gravity of the case). Gosh, when we were doing the mental computation of the total cost for my dental procedures, we could only sigh. Eeks!And did we forget we are relocating to San Francisco in May? Imagine the high cost of living in San Franciso, the cost of relocation and then my teeth expense. Gee. Will we make it? Husband declared,
"Can't help it, it has to be done."
Ayayay!
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