I survived

The last thing I remember hearing on Friday before I peacefully slipped off into my sedative-induced slumber was Gloria Gaynor's disco classic, "I Will Survive."

Certainly apropos, considering how terrified I was of being put under and not waking up again. Thank goodness for small blessings.

I'm back in the real world again and happy to report that my wisdom tooth extraction recovery - at least so far - has been very easy and pain-free. Too bad everything in my life isn't this effortless ... the desired result coming to fruition with no surprise developments or let-downs along the way.

I could really get used to predictable outcomes like that.