Since there’s a gym and a pool, we’ve both been making use of the facilities.  I’ve been swimming and Si’s been running.  There is only so much TV and shopping one can do.

With regards to my teeth, I’ve only had tiny bit of swelling and very little pain so all good on that front. I was expecting an ever swelling face and two black eyes.   It’s funny because all I’ve been thinking about is food and what I want to eat rather what can I eat at the moment.

On a totally different subject, one of our friends Mark (Chinese speaking Mark) was passing through Bangkok on his way back to Koh Tao, so we arranged to meet in China town for lunch but we were unable to contact him, so poor ole Si spent a few hours walking around following me  as I checked out all the market stalls.  Simon’s least favorite past time.

For dinner, we went out to ‘Charlie Browns’ a lovely little Mexican.  We both had Quesadillas and shared a frozen pitcher of Margarita  Yummy!!!

We both had a good nights sleep and as usual, Simon was up way before me 😀

After doing a little food shopping when we first arrived, we were able to have Heinz Baked Beans with egg for breakfast.  It was so tasty and I really fancied something hearty before my dentist appointment.

Anyway, talking about the dentist  ..my appointment was at 1pm  …we arrived with 20mins to spare and the receptionists all welcomed me  “Hello Miss Jennifer.  How are you?   How did they know it was me?  So many people in and out all the time and I’ve not been there for 10 months. I know they haven’t a picture of me, perhaps they recognized my teeth LOL

Sat in the waiting room, expecting a long wait, my name was called and I was escorted upstairs where I was given an attractive gown and headgear to wear and told to take a seat.  By this time I was pretty nervous.  I clearly remember the battle of Edward Scissorhands Vs The Hulk  in my mouth  ..not something I wanted a repeat of.    To be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure what was happening today but I didn’t have to wait long before the dental surgeon came and explained everything and showed me pictures which I was glad to see, as his accent was pretty hard to understand and he spoke very quickly.

After an x-ray and a couple of minutes wait back in a waiting room, I was taken and took my place in the dentist chair.  I was so nervous.   After several mouth washes, facial clean and cotton wool numbing solution stuffed in my mouth, I was told to sit for a few minutes and then came the injections.  The dental surgeon said “Relax Jennifer, you’ll feel a lot of pressure and some small stings”  goodness me, I would say small.  By this time I was a little teary, luckily my face was covered.  Sat waiting for the numbing to kick in I asked how long would the surgery take  “around 30 minutes”  my heart sank  ..the injections wouldn’t last that long would they?!   Crazy how your mind plays with you.

The operation was pretty simple they said ..just cutting the gums open to where the screw implants where so they could attach/screw on the base/s for the crowns  …with a lot of pressure and tightening with a ratchet tool which felt really bizarre they complete the step one by one  …I have to say that the injections, prising my mouth open and them accidentally piercing my lip was the most painful thing.

Back home Simon studied the results…

I have an appointment at 8.30am Monday for the prep of my new fangs 😀

We spent yesterday finishing off our packing and tidying up the house before heading down to Crystal with our luggage. Simon had to make 2 trips, the first with our cases and then me.

After stopping at the ECO office to drop off peoples hard drives, full of tv series, we headed down to Crystal and had a coffee before we started our journey via sea and plane to Bangkok

I can’t tell you how excited we both are to leave.  We definitely need a break.  I can’t wait to get my teeth sorted (dreading it really) but to spend time together without any interruptions.  I know Simon still has UK work to complete, but to for him to have fast internet and quiet time …it’s just bliss.

Last night  was the first time in a long time that Simon said ‘I feel so relaxed!’  

We are staying in Matts (manager of Crystal) apartment which is brilliant.  This is where we stayed last year.  It’s so convenient for the dentist and a little oasis in the center of the city, with gym and outside pool. 

So, expect almost daily updates, since we are now back to civilisation, where the internet works for more than 5 minutes each day!