Tag Archives: postaweek2011

10 Reasons I Loved Dental School

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… it’s list time again!  As I reflect on my journey in and out of dentistry, I am compelled to go back to the beginning: DENTAL SCHOOL.  Since my last list was all about … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening on Pearl Street?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

I got an email from a friend yesterday with this link about a few restaurant closings on Pearl Street in Denver.  I had recently heard that Pearl Street Grill and OTOTO were closing.  This is big local gossip, as it … Continue reading →

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Another Versatile Blogger

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

I know that I tend to over-think things sometimes, and when I was recently awarded the Versatile Blogger Award, it was no different.  I’ve seen this award so many times.  The cynic in me wonders… whoa, have chain letters found … Continue reading →

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2011 Year in Review

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

For the first time ever, I feel inspired to reflect on the passing year.  I don’t usually do this.  In fact, I’ve never done it before.  But like I’ve said in the past, blogging makes you much more aware of … Continue reading →

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Happy Happy to You…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Being in dental school was all dentistry all of the time.  When you weren’t in class learning about it or in clinic practicing, you were at home studying for the next exam.  And we had tests daily.   All you dental … Continue reading →

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Is Hindsight Really Always 20/20?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

It’s easy to look back on the past and see things we didn’t notice at the time.  With so much wisdom we feel qualified to judge ourselves and challenge why we made certain choices– as if we should have known … Continue reading →

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Why Dentistry?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

One of the most common questions I often heard from patients was, “why did you choose to become a dentist?”  It always made me smile because the question usually came about from different intentions.  Many were simply curious and fascinated … Continue reading →

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Whoa! What just happened?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Five days ago I published a blog post that turned out to be, well, quite a surprise.  I thought my 50 friends, family, and new blogging friends who followed me would see it, get a little chuckle, maybe comment and … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You Too

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Now that I’ve left my career and cut some dead weight out of my life, I feel ready to look back and have a laugh– or just finally be able openly bitch about it.  So here’s my confession: I am … Continue reading →

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The Big Reveal

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

An hour ago, this was me… And now this is the new me… I know, big deal– I cut my hair.  But more than just my hair has changed.  They say that when you want to change your life, you … Continue reading →

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