Bonus Post: Thing 71

100 Things I've Always Wanted To Say But Never Did And Now Maybe Should Since The World Might Be Ending;

Thing 71:

File this under confessions ... but I've been living with a secret now for quite some time and today seems like a good a day as any to come clean -- especially if we all only have 71 days together before the Mayan doom descends.  Of course, I guess I've really been more "hiding in the open", and anyone that's close to me already knows the truth (the closer you are to me, the more likely you are to know, as you'll soon see).  I've actually struggled with this since I was younger -- with one sister who has been there and knows about my issue and who has helped me deal with the ramifications of my choices.  But enough hemming and hawing ... I may as well come out with it.  

I ...am ... not the greatest at oral hygiene.  I'm much more of a toothpick and tic-tac kind of guy -- it's always been a challenge for me to remember to brush my teeth and I especially struggle with the logic of doing it first thing in the morning or again in the middle of the day (as that minty feeling would seem to interfere with any food or drink I was about to consume).  I've worked through my issues with cavities and I make a point to visit my friendly dentist every six months for a thorough cleaning (plus my sister Sherry was a dental hygienist back in the day and hooked her brother up with some discounted attention)  -- but that's the extent of my tooth care regimen.  Hope you'll still talk to me (just maybe from a respectful distance?)!

[NOTE:  p2.w9, p2.w49.l2, p2.w55.l2and3, p2.w89 :) ]