Novocain and a new sock

Unless you were born after they started adding flouride to the water, or you have good genetics, it's likely your teeth are crap.  I had my fourth root canal this afternoon.  (Or is it the 5th?  I've lost track.)  Fortunately for me, I have a great dentist.  That man can numb a mouth like nobody's business!  It's been nearly 7 hours since my appointment and some parts are still numb - for which I'm grateful, 'cause once it wears off, I'll be feeling the achy aftermath of getting my tooth reamed out.  Thank God for Advil!  Hey Mom, not only did I not cause I scene in the dentist's office, I didn't bite him either.  Aren't you proud of me?

I decided on the yarn I dyed in class for my current sock.  It's knitting up beautifully and while the yarn is a bit splitty, the fabric is very soft.  I think the yarn base is Henry's Attic Superwash Merino sport weight.  The photo isn't doing it justice.  I used Judy's Magic Cast-on from Knitty.  I had to start and restart four or five times before I finally refused to rip back again.  Somehow I've managed to have a purl row at the very end of the toe and I can't figure out how I did it.  I did it twice, actually, and the second time I was sick of ripping so I just kept going.  I hope it doesn't make for too annoying a ridge against my toe.  I'm having trouble finding a toe-up cast-on I'm happy with.  I though the Magic Cast-on would be my true love but as with all new loves, the rose fades and you get obnoxious purl ridges that you can't explain.  (Not to mention my brain's painful attempts at translating photos and descriptions into physical actions.)  It's possible I only need more practice but just in case, I'm on the lookout for my new cast-on lover.

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[elizabeth]

Girl, we are living mirrored lives. I'm going to the endodontist this afternoon for a root canal. Yes, it's on the tooth I had a crown put on last week. Yes, I told my dentist I thought it was overly-sensitive and needed an x-ray at that appointment. No, she did not listen to me. TG for Lortab!

btw - that sock? Might just get me over my sock ennui.