I’m numbing out in front of America’s Next Top Model, but it’s hard. Tomorrow (Thursday) is the big day. I’m finally getting this front tooth extracted. I’ll eventually have a beautiful permanent tooth in there. For the next year, though, I’ll be wearing a fancy denture. It was either that, or this (Amy Winehouse):
Or this (Paris Hilton):
Or this (Johnny Depp):
This (Jim Carrey, who took his bonding off and exposed his *chipped* tooth for Dumb and Dumber — totally worth it):
Or this (ED HELMS, who removed his permanent implant for Hangover — also totally worth it):
Or this (Demi Moore, BRAVELY posting her fabulous toothlessness on twitter):
Or this (Dakota Fanning — I should be that confident toothless):
Or this (Mike Tyson — my dentist promised he’ll do a better job than this):
Sighhh. It could be worse. I’ll be fine. It’s just a tooth. I’ll rock this denture…. I’m sure there are more, but I couldn’t make it to thirteen celebrities. My stomach’s turning. Time to change the subject….
In other news, I had my makeover….
My new Mysore Ashtanga yoga teacher swears I’ll be rid of that belly in no time with regular practice. Why didn’t I think of Ashtanga before? Watch the pounds melt away — I’m TELLING YOU. I’ve never sweat so much. And I’ve never ached so much! More later. Nervous Nelly over here.
As I was saying, yesterday, Mark’s, treated me like a total princess. It was exactly what the dentist ordered…. I didn’t have time to get my hair and makeup done, but, although stylist Afiya Francisco had her work cut out for her, I did get myself some fabulous new sunglasses, RED purse, frilly white top, and ACTUAL PANTS — I was shocked and elated that the best pants for me were SLIM FIT. After all that, I got my photos taken by the PHOTOJUNKIE himself. Love! It was a good day. (There are more pics on the FAN PAGE — check it, and join us!)
Today, I got my facial at Pure and Simple, and a really GREAT eyebrow job.
You’d think with all this pampering, I’d be ready for tomorrow, but I’m not.
I washed a bunch of lettuce, but it’ll probably rot before I get my appetite back. As soon as America’s Next Top Model‘s over, I’m going to make a big batch of my swamp smoothie. I’ve gotta eat SO healthily for optimal bone growage — the stronger the bone, the faster the process, the sooner I can get a permanent implant put in.
As my boyfriend Tim Gunn would say, MAKE IT WORK. I’m gonna MAKE IT WORK. I’m going to take some Rescue Remedy, do my yoga, relax, heal, and make it work. Watch out, Gorgeouses, here I come! Errrrm…. Heh. Okay. Off I go…. Good bye, Tooth. Enter courage. Scared.
Think of me at 3:30….
Love….
xo Haley-O




















































Tug said, April 14th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Hales…while it’s VERY important, and I feel bad for you going through this…….it’s a tooth. You’re still a beautiful person. DON’T FORGET THAT. Teeth aren’t permanent. ever. We do what we can, and sometimes stuff happens. You’ll get through this, & if it’s the worst that happens? You’ve done good my friend. ((hugs))
.-= Tug´s last blog ..Old Red Barn =-.
Renee said, April 14th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
I’ll try to remember you, but tomorrow is also my baby’s birthday…so I’ll also be celebrating.
perhaps you can think of this as a celebration too…it’s the end of your old dying tooth and the beginning of your new tooth. Your new tooth will be new, stronger, prettier… !
.-= Renee´s last blog ..WThey? This can’t be safe! =-.
LAVENDULA said, April 14th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
i’ll be thinking of you. don’t worry too much!XOXOlove your makeover and love the red bag!
Bubba said, April 15th, 2010 at 3:46 am
As someone not much concerned about aesthetics, I say meh.
As someone scared to death of dental work, you have my sympathy. I certainly hope you get through it with a minimum of discomfort…and you’re gorg even without the tooth!
Your favourite American redneck,
Bubba
.-= Bubba´s last blog ..Ignite Phoenix #6 – How to Support the Troops =-.
Maria said, April 15th, 2010 at 7:20 am
you are awesome & you’ll be fine, as scary as it is, you will work it, in a month it will seem like nothing!
Laural said, April 15th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Sometimes the things that seem the hugest aren’t as bad as you think they will be.
You’re beautiful – with or without a tooth.
But, I know it all sucks. Just remember how many of us are rooting for you (hee hee) and try not to stress too too much.
Who knows. Maybe you’ll start a toothless phenomenon.
.-= Laural´s last blog ..Joy! =-.
Jenifer said, April 15th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I promise to send some good vibes your way this afternoon. Those dentures are some serious stuff and I so get how doing this for a year is daunting. I know you can do it though!
Good luck and I will be sending my best wishes right to ya.
.-= Jenifer´s last blog ..Summer lovin’ and the forgettin’ is easy =-.
Alicia said, April 15th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Hope all went well today with your tooth! (I am just sure it did!!!)
LG said, April 15th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Praying for you today, Haley! For peace and painless-ness. For wisdom for your dentist. For some great work on the temporary tooth and invisalign. For quick healing of your gums and ideal bone to work with for the implant. For empathy from your friends and family. Go girl!
Chantal said, April 15th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
I hope it went well Haley!
.-= Chantal´s last blog ..Hoarders =-.
petitegourmand said, April 15th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
oh good luck..
I was at the dentist today and found out that I have Mandibular torii- extra bone growth in my lower jaw- I know- gross.
And why didn’t I notice this until now??
anthow he said it’s not that uncommon- but hopefully I’ll never need dentures- because it would be near impossible to get them.
gr-eat.
anyhow enough about me.
I really hope it all goes (went) well for you and you can get on with things with a big bright smile..
Julie said, April 16th, 2010 at 8:04 am
you’ll be fine, you’ll be fine……no one will even notice, trust me!
Teena in Toronto said, April 18th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
You were in good company
I’m loving the purse!
.-= Teena in Toronto´s last blog ..Book ~ "Toronto Book of Everything" (2009) ~ Nate Hendley =-.
Michelle said, April 20th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
you’ll be fine, you’ll be fine……no one will even notice, trust me!