Naturally Optimistic

* So far today - dropped Dahlia at daycare, Beavis to the vet, stripped some wallpaper in the bathroom, did a bunch of work and am getting ready to go to the dentist. *I hate going to the dentist...but I know it's a must. *I also uploaded a video of Dahlia eating chocolate pudding on her site . It's long but I think it's cute. And yes, I'm biased. *This afternoon I'm meeting with the City to discuss filming permits, updating my film blog (which will be 4 Track Films ...well it's there now but I will be doing a 'production' blog for THE LIFE OF RILEY ; then off to sign a lease for a location rental and dinner at the in-laws. *My house & office are a disaster zone. Enter at your own risk.

Yesterday I had a date with me. I have done this 3 times now since Dahlia was born - and it all centers around my dentist appointment. Exciting, no? I HATE the dentist. But I go religiously because the thought of something "going wrong" and me needing "work" done is absolutely terrifying to me. My dentist(s) rock - they are up to date with technology (even had digital x-rays done yesterday) and my hygienist is GENTLE and I love having the feeling of clean teeth - so my anti-dentite stand comes not from them, but Mr. Old School No Personality Dentist that I had as a kid. (who incidentally my mother worked for). Anyway - my reward for going to the dentist like a good girl is to eat at Arby's afterwards - because 1)it's right there and my appointments are always around lunchtime; 2) I like roast beef fast food sandwiches 3) I almost NEVER eat fast food; - So it's my "treat." I learned in college to always reward yourself in some simple way for doi...