The Starlit Sky

Writing something from my memories

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Strawberries Make Me Sick

That’s right … I don’t like strawberries. I don’t eat any strawberry-flavored food most especially if it’s ice cream. Yay! The mere thought is enough to make me feel dizzy. I know a lot of people are saying that strawberries are sweet and that they taste really good and that good food brings back good memories but that’s just not my case :( Friends are often surprised everytime I tell them I’m not a fan of strawberries. Some are even annoyed saying I’m all that arte (choosy). I don’t know. Maybe it’s all in my mindset. When I was small, my parents would always have to bring me to PGH (Philippine General Hospital) because I was a sickling. Asthma, allergies, flu, etc. As far as I can recall, I hated the bitter taste of medicines so my mom and the nice nurse convinced me to take all those tablets and syrups by telling me that those are strawberry-flavored so the taste must be really good. And so I grew up with the idea that strawberries taste like medicine. To make it worse, their smell reminds me of the unpleasant atmosphere of a hospital. I know I sound strange and weird but it’s the truth.

Smile Makeover

When I was in elementary, one of my friends told me that yellowish teeth is actually healthier than white which I found hard to believe. As we all know it, white teeth makes a person’s smile brighter and it is a beauty asset. I’m not exactly an OC (obsessive-compulsive) when it comes to teeth but it is one of the first things I notice everytime I get to meet new people. I appreciate it a lot if my new acquaintant has a perfect set of teeth especially with the girls because it only shows that she has good hygiene practices. If only I could turn back time, I’d take care of my teeth better. I’d visit my dentist every six months, I’d eat less chocolates, and I’d still brush my teeth when I come home from a hardwork day no matter how tired I am. I’m still lucky because my dentist told me that it’s not yet too late in my case. I just have to brush and floss at least twice daily, use mouthwash, visit him every 6 months, and minimize eating sweets. Fact is, he has a lot of advise and the problem with me is that I’m too stubborn to follow everything he said. I just can’t stop eating sweets every night. Midnight munchings wouldn’t be a major problem if I’d brush my teeth afterwards, but most of the time, I’m already too sleepy to get up and go to the bathroom and brush. I know I’m giving the impression of poor oral hygiene but I am in the process of improving it. As a matter of fact, I’ve already set an appointment with my dentist for cleaning. If yellowing teeth is bothering you, consider having your teeth whitened with cosmetic dentistry San Diego California.  San Diego Teeth Whitening will dramatically improve your smile which will also enhance your self-confidence.