Nitrous - You should really try it.

Today was my final dentist appointment. In 8 months, I had about 7 cavities filled, a retreatment of a root canal, and fitting for my TMJ night guard. It wasn't cheap but it was all worth it. I faced a major fear of mine - the dentist - all with the help of a little Nitrous Oxide. The best way I can describe Nitrous is to think about how you feel when you have had a few drinks at the best party on the best night of the year. However, now - I have never smoked pot,but I have gleaned throughout the years, that it makes you a tad paranoid. THAT also happens w/ nitrous. So my mind is full of great thoughts but I don't say any of them b/c I am so paranoid of what Dr. Kakos will think. In fact, today I thought "I bet Dr. Kakos thinks I am flirting with him". Now the fact that I am laying back in the dental chair, having dental work done and not speaking at all SHOULD be enough to convince me that he does not perceive any of that as "flirting". But I was so convinced that even when he would ask me how I was doing, I barely would respond. Looking back, it's crazy. But in the moment, it's really real. I think Dr. Kakos and his assistants know everything I am thinking. During my last appointment, Dr. Kakos' accountant stopped in. They had this casual conversation while Dr. Kakos was working on me. I thought this was the funniest thing ever...I must be in a sitcom right now - a Greek DR and a Jewish Accountant - doesn't get any better than this. Later that night, I tried to tell rob about this "hilarious" conversation between Dr. Kakos and hi Jewish accountant. Well - it wasn't hilarious at all. It wasn't even a story. Basically the accountant just stopped and said "hi". Soon I realized I had nothin'. But that is what Nitrous will do to you - everything is a riot. I am pretty sure though, that Dr. Kakos could go home and tell his wife some pretty "hilarious" true stories about his patients thinking that "hi" is the funniest they had ever heard.