Long overdue

Wow, it seems I've been away for quite a while, not sure how I let that happen.
Maybe I'll break my rant up into groups in order to cover everything. Oh well. We'll see what happens.

I think overdue is a fitting title for this post since I'll be going to get some of my wisdom teeth pulled, or is it broken off? in about a week. Teeth that should have been dislocated from my jaw about five years ago. Hmm. That oughta be a moment to remember. I pray they don't forget anything in me this time around. And may dry sockets not be my portion, in Jesus' name.

Its really silly how next week is gonna work out, on Tuesday, I'll have my date with the man in a mask and some pliers of doom. (But the blo'y thing is impacted and it hurts like all manner of 'dear me', five years is really too long to delay such a thing.) Friday, I'll get my hair done, possibly still woozy from the Codeine or whatever I'll need. Still deciding if I should Rhianna my hair up or go for a Niama inspired mohawk cut. Then there's the wedding on Saturday....

Maybe by then I'll be lucid and any swelling would have gone down. I should be praising God I was able to get an appointment so soon, really, I just called them yesterday and they were telling me the earliest spot was in September!. That'll be the day, I'll suffer in silence for a few more months only to miss my appointment due to NYSC. My jaw is killing me none too softly and its ironic that it'll take a bit more pain for it to stop. - But hey, its not my fault my Dad refused to let me take my molars out when the problems were noticed; or is it?

In other news; I have been reminded, once again, that I am not the only college graduate that doesn't quite know which way to go next.
Like this is meant to give me some sort of morbid joy. I've asked God, I ask God, I'm asking God. The apparent absence of an answer makes me wonder if a) God has taken me off speed dial or b) I've subconsciously or otherwise refused to accept the answer.
Tis many a puzzling thought, and I'm an over-thinker to begin with. The fact that NYSC is spewwing some nonsense about not having provision for all the grads isn't helping matters either. Instead of September service, some peeps would have the wait till March. March! no less!
I really can't understand why the concepts of planning and maintainance are so hard for some individuals to grasp.

-Just hoping the lighted path shows up sooner than later and trying not to drown in the what ifs .

Comments

onydchic said…
My dear, it's almost COMPULSORY to be confused when u get out of school. People use NYSC as a year to think about it, but we're all basically stil confused!!!! I'm no help, I know.
Manda said…
Sparkllllleeeee, u r just busy popping cherries everywhere! Mmmh, u sound like u'll end up getting married to a dentist! at least then u wont have to wait for ages to get ur tooth removed. I pray u go septembre o! the long wait wont be no fun at all. as onydchic said, u got a full year to think about u, so take ur tyme coppershun!
princesa said…
No worry, u must serve ur country come september, 2007 in Jesus name Amen!
This ur tooth wahala don too much o! Hope the pain aint that bad.
Anonymous said…
Imagine who stumbled here?...yes moi...finally found the courage to blog:D
Sorry to hear about the molar...look at the bright side, u stayed young longer, stuff many women will kill to have...but then the molar is about to go so welcome to old age:D
Quit thinking about whence u are headed, that will sort itself out eventually...enjoy grooping in the dark for now, cus after NYSC you will be thrown at the deep end...take my advise...race back stateside the moment u collect that kpali....ok me gone.
i am always to scared to go to the dentist! anyway give it time hopefully you will figure it out!
temmy tayo said…
Hey, lovely blog. Thanks for stopping by mine.
Idemili said…
Don't pull it out! I have an impacted wisdom tooth too! We could be twins!

Is it the bottom left one?
La Reine said…
Hmm, I'm on my own comment train....weird...I'll give it a look see.

@Sparkle - gud 4 u chicka
@Onydchic - Me, I've been thinkin since high school. I feel u though, thanks
@Manda - I'm taking out the offending teeth on Tuesday. And thanks
@Princess -Amen, Amen, Amen!
@Omoibadan - Do I get a cake now that I've taken old age by the molar?
@Confused Naija Girl -Thanks so much, I just hope the post pain isn't worse than the pre pain.
@temmy tayo - Thanks and don't worry, I'll be back.
@Idemili - Girl, it is the bottom left one that's impacted! Interesting....
diary of a G said…
diary of a g was here
Chxta said…
There is something you don't seem to have considered: get married?
...toyintomato said…
...girl, everyone goes thru , the "what is supposed to be next" after skool.
just have fun and live your life, Nysc or no Nysc.