The Dentist

I have come to the realization that I do not like going to the dentist.  I just went today and due to the absurd amount of homework I have I just wanted to hustle through it as quickly as possible.  But naturally, I waited in the waiting room for a good fifteen minutes, forced to read a two month old Vogue magazine.  It’s time to update the collection people.  I finally got escorted back and sat in the uncomfortable chair, waiting to begin.  I have nothing against the people who work there, they are the nicest people.  The nurse was very kind and outgoing, constantly asking me all about myself.  However, the questions did not end once she started to clean my teeth.  I do not understand how she expected me to answer these questions with her two of her hands shoved down my throat.  I give her the unemotional “uh-huh” and “hmms” at seemingly appropriate times but then I began to feel rude not asking any questions in return.  So as she switched her poking devices I asked her about spring break.  Apparently I have a very short attention span because a second after she began explaining her plans I quickly zoned out.  Above me two bright ceiling lights and another neon operating light mesmerized me, with the combination of the glare from the nurse’s glasses I could slowly feel my eyes going blind.  The quick thinker I am, I attempted to look away from the lights in order to keep some eyesight.  However, on both side of me pictures of decaying teeth and other oral problems loomed dauntingly.  It would not exactly be my first choice of artwork.  I settled on looking out the small window in the corner of the room, watching the rain fall and completely ignoring the nurse. Finally the dentist came in to check me and delivered the good news that I have no cavities again but the bad news that I will eventually have to get my wisdom teeth pulled.  Then I am finished. Usually this would be the time when he would lead me to the famed “treasure chest” to receive a prize for a good check up, but apparently 18 year olds do not receive these privileges.  I may just be bitter because I have three tests to study for, but I really am just not a fan of the dentist.  Especially with no prize at the end, that changes everything.  

The Man

I would like to warn the inhabitants of Chagrin Falls of a shady character.   All should be aware.  I do not scare easily, so do not view this as a exaggeration.  I pride myself on my love of scary movies and shows, such as Criminal Minds, but in all honesty this man frightens me.  He lurks the streets in a threatening fashion.  He may walk daily, but I only see him on weekends because his typical walking time is 12:30.  Who goes for a stroll at 12:30 am? Only this man.  He prowls the streets in all black, not just a jacket, but head to toe black, as if up to some deplorable behavior.  He never makes any effort to get out of the way of cars that drive past him and when the car swerves dangerously around him, he does not even crack a thankful smile or offer a friendly wave.  In his late-twenties, early thirties, I do not know where he lives and never see him out at a normal time.  I do not know his intentions but I question them to say the least.  I generally see him walking on two streets; North Main Street and Falls Road.  I live on Kenton Road, which connects the two.  Although it makes sense for him to walk on my street I never see him on it.  I subconsciously blocked out the possibility of him even walking on it because of the fear it caused me.  But tonight that changed.  As I came home from musical rehearsal I saw something moving near my mailbox and as I got closer I realized it was the man, dressed in black, walking in front of my driveway.  I have never before seen him out at such an early time.  I immediately sped into my driveway once he passed and ran into my house as fast as possible.   Reflecting on it now, I realize I should have driven past the house to throw him off to where I live but the moment has passed.  Do not fear though, I am safe for the time being.  I do not know why he walked so early tonight, or where he may go next, or what he may do, but do not take this lightly.  Prepare yourselves and watch out for this ominous character.  That is all.