TOOTH PAIN AGONY

I am sitting here with a throbbing upper right molar. It started hurting yesterday morning, and I guess I should have rushed then and there to dentist, but didn't. I have made myself a 930 appt with family doctor,and perhaps she will give me Moxipen to get going on this. At 8, thought, i will call dentist. This is a bummer. As a matter of fact, at this moment, I can feel the pain radiating into my ear. That can't be good! It hurts so much, I don't even feel like getting myself my morning coffee....which I usually "smell" as I get out of bed.

I sit here, figuring my intense pain is "punishment" (if you believe such things) for my obtuseness and, shall we say, annoyance, at my mom's pain. Last night, as she came into the kitchen for something to eat, vociferously groaning, I literally cringed inwardly for each groan. I feel that I can't take hearing this anymore. I was contemplaining even seeing a professional to help me cope with it. Every sigh from her is like grating on chalkboard for me. Why can't she overcome the pain already? That is why I ask, but I know it is a moot point. I have occasional pain (sometimes awful) pain in my knee, and when it is there, it HURTS. And I may go "ow"...it's natural....

This is turning into rambling. I guess I will go down, make some coffee and down a few acamoles or something...maybe even stronger if i can find.

I have a new class - a remedial - at 12:45 today. Grade 5, I bet they can barely read. Have to figure how to handle a bunch of low-achievers, last class of the day, when they are probably just aching to leave the building. Need something AWE-INSPIRING for them!