Not to toot my own horn...

But having and executing on this idea was probably the smartest thing I've done in a while. I'll write plenty more later on the idea.

It's paying off in terms of my sanity immensely. More to come...

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The random compliment by my dentist

So the last time I saw my dentist was 2 year ago around this time in 2008. She's been my dentist since I was a weeee child.

I had my dental checkup on Tuesday and my mom just had hers today. After she was finished she decided to call me on my cell phone and tell me something. Something that most moms probably wouldn't bother transferring.

Me: <cell phone rings> Hi Mom. What's up?
Mom: I just finished my dental appointment. I just wanted to let you know that your dentist thinks you're devastatingly handsome. Even more gorgeous than the last time she saw you. And you were hot then too.
Me: Oh really? That's so sweet of her to say. I don't really believe it.
Mom: You should. And your Mom thinks so too. And <your dentist> is a straight middle aged female. I know it's not what you're going for but still. You've got to remember you and your friends are probably super picky and you forget what good-looking people look like. Your senses are all out of whack. But you gotta know you're a hottie.
Me: This just feels weird coming from you. But it's super sweet. I guess Mom's (and dentists) don't lie.
Mom: Yea. You've got to remember that you're usually around attractive people. And you probably forget that the average person doesn't even compare to the way you look. You should be really proud.
Me: <blushes>

Leave it to my mom and dentist to lift my self esteem. ;)

I also forgot to mention my dentist thinks I have amazing teeth, too. Especially given the fact that I've never had braces ever. I've always thought so too. I'm trying to keep better care of them than I usually do. I do admit I like my pearly whites.

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Are you looking for someone?

This video is hilarious. It's an 80's Dating Montage video. It sorta reminds me of all the ridiculous dudes on Chuck Woolery's "Love Connection."

Dating Montage
Uploaded by smithy00101. - Sitcom, sketch, and standup comedy videos.

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What You're Really Doing At Work

via google.com

This was taken from AllFacebook.com. JESS3, an ad agency, posted this on their website. Kinda fun and true-ish.

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Retreating

I've escaped the fog and overcast weather of San Francisco only to be greeted by the same in my current location.

Oh, such a big tease you are.

Anywho, with one mission complete (which I'm uber proud of myself for), I'm on to another.

I still have loads and loads to write about. Oh time, I hope you're on my side.

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CD Mixing

Music and discovering new tunes is a big passion of mine. I love the art of discovering new music as well as introducing others to something they haven't heard. I'm sure it's the same feeling a DJ gets when spinning at a club.

Since I commute, go to the gym, etc, I always have music playing. What most people don't know is that I prepare a "Car Mix CD" a few times a month for my commute. I don't have an iPod adapter for my car and the radio frequency adapters blow. Plus, I like having a limited 80 minutes to work with when I burn a CD. I keep it old school like that I guess. Maybe I'll get a fancy car audio system when I replace my nearly 10 year old Honda Civic.

This is what I have banging on my car mix CD for July (which has been edited a few times this month):

1. Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
2. 2012 (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Jay Sean
3. Something 'Bout Love - David Archuleta
4. For The First Time - The Script
5. Get Outta My Way - Kylie Minogue
6. DJ Got Us Falling In Love (feat. Pitbull) - Usher
7. Lovekiller - Darin
8. Too Late For Lovers - Gin Wigmore
9. You Lost Me (Hex Hector Mac Quayle Radio Edit) - Christina Aguilera
10. Alejandro (Dave Aude Radio Mix) - Lady Gaga
11. I Need a Girl (feat. G-dragon) - Taeyang
12. Dynamite (Mixin Marc Remix Radio Edit) - Taio Cruz
13. Sooner or Later - Michelle Branch
14. Push That Knot Away - KT Tunstall
15. Karaoke - Drake
16. You Look Better When I'm Drunk - The White Tie Affair
17. Somebody To Love (feat. Usher) - Justin Bieber
18. Won't Go Quietly - Example
19. Missing You (Cahill Radio Edit) - The Saturdays
20. Start Again (feat. Becky Jean Williams) - Kaskade
21. What You Get (Original Radio Long Edit) - Junior Caldera

As you can see, my music taste is super varied. Pop, Hip Hop, Folk, Rock, Kpop, Britpop, Dance, Remixes, etc.

 

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What It's Like Getting Tested

I've been trying to be regular about getting tested, since I'm a sexually active adult. You should get tested every 3 months. It just so happens I'm not as regular as I'd like in that sense.

Today, I went with a friend to get tested. The last time I was tested was in late January. After that I was dating one person. I haven't been super sexually active since my last visit, but I still wanted to be safe since I did engage in somewhat risky behavior.

The SF City Clinic is my location of choice. It's kinda like a DMV experience but with nicer people, colorful murals and they touch your balls. They also had The Wiz playing for our enjoyment today. I usually bring a book and observe the interesting crowd that visits the clinic.

In terms of clinicians, they're usually volunteers. (RN's, students at UCSF, etc.) Today I had this somewhat less-friendly Russian or some other Eastern European country of descent woman. She was a bit cold but also this was the first time they used a computer to track information vs. on paper.

I usually like the older grey curly haired woman. She's awesome. I haven't had her in a while though.

The Experience:

1. Go In.
2. They Give You A Number and you wait in the DMV style waiting room.
3. They call your number and ask why you're visiting. They register you and you make a $10 if you can afford to do so.
4. You Wait. Watch The Wiz and people watch for like 30-45 minutes. Bring a book or mag if you choose.
5. They call your number.
6. The volunteer clinician brings you to a room and asks you about your sexual activity for the last year but concentrating on the last 3 months. Think "Do you have sex with men or women or both?" "Have you had sex with people who take drugs?" "Have You Had Unprotected Sex?" "Are you strictly top or bottom?" "Have you paid for sex?" "Have you had sex with people you've met online?" "Have you traveled in the last month and had sex abroad?"
7. The volunteer clinician asks you to drop your pants. They will then administer tests based on your activity.
8. The volunteer clinician tells you what tests they will perform and then he/she asks you to pee in a cup in the bathroom.
9. You wait in the waiting room.
10. They call your number, they administer blood tests and your give your urine sample to the volunteer. If you get a rapid HIV test (done on a sexually risky behavior basis) you wait for another 20 minutes. This test is based on antibodies and isn't super accurate based on activity in the past couple of months. They also draw blood for an RNA test, for which you will also get the results a few weeks from now.
11. You leave the blood test room.
12. They give you goodies (condoms, lube) if you like.
13. You leave. They may make an appointment for you in a few weeks to give you results if you need to come back in. Otherwise you can check your results online.

Expect the experience to be around 2 hours or more since it's low cost and done on a small budget. Easy Breezy.

Now you can ease on down the road to getting tested...

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Giving It A Shot

I'm trying a new(ish) blogging platform, which also marks my return to blogging. I'm de-emphasizing social networking in favor of reflecting.

I'm starting to use Posterous. It's a nice blend of ease, access and community. A former co-worker's boyfriend is one of the co-founders. So I know it's legit and got a lot of soul in it. :) On top of that, there are tons of cool features explained in their FAQ.

Best of all, if you're sentimental, you can import your old blog (Livejournal, Blogger, Ning, Tumblr, Xanga, Typepad, Wordpress, etc.) as well. This is pretty much what sold me. Cool stuff. They have a "switch" campaign that lets you know why you should make the move to posterous.

Want to follow me? willk.posterous.com