I've Learned My Lesson, Again

I'm in pain and I just need to complain for a second. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love bubble gum. It makes me happy. Chewing on those tiny grains of sugar somehow releases my stress. I have had this love for the chewy stuff since I was little. I will take any kind of gum, but my favorites are RainBlo's gumballs and the pink Dubble Bubble. I have had 2 root canals due to this passion so I've really tried to cut back. I liken my addiction to that of a smoker. They know its bad for them, but at the moment it feels oh so good. This last Thursday I was in a moment of weakness at Target and bought a bag of Super Bubble. It tasted so good (it's been awhile). The problem is that I have since been dealing with a toothache of enormous proportions. The dull, relentless pain tells me that, yes, it's time for another root canal. I am so mad at myself for putting my poor mouth through this AGAIN! Good news is that my root canal man is awesome!!!! Going through that procedure is nothing compared to the stupid toothache. Bad news is that we have NO dental insurance, so here's to about $800 down the drain. You'll be proud to know that I threw the rest of my bubble gum away and have decided to go cold turkey. It won't be easy, but my mouth and Jesse's wallet will thank me.