no thanks, i'm good

A conversation took place not too long ago that I think really sums up the mentality of a lot of people. The husband of a patient of mine is with his wife visisting my office. Also, he has dental insurance but noone else in his family does.

Him: "Omar you have a great office, I may have to come visit you"
Me: "That would be great, we'd love to see you"
Him: "You know, I have never had a cavity! (fifty something years old I assume)
Me: "Really, that's great, when was the last time you went to the dentist"
Him: "Oh, I've never been"
Me: speechless.

So, your family goes to the dentist regularly but they don't have dental insurance. You do have insurance but have never been? Also, the astute clinician that you are have self-diagnosed yourself as decay and cavity free. Well done sir, well done I say.

So many people I think live by the creed: If its not hurting or bothering me, it must be okay. Oh well, I can only hope to educate the importance of screening, and preventive measures.

is growing weary

I think I might try blogging again. I am growing very tired of Facebook, twitter, and of people in general. I figure I would get back to where it started and just write for myself and those who actually care to know whats going on. I have somehow managed to be friends with people from high school that I never talked to then but am 'friends' with now. I really don't care that you 'have a sinus infection', 'is still wearing pajamas', and 'is going to bed'. Don't get me wrong, I have reconnected with people that I thought were long gone and genuinely keep up with some people, but not 400 of you. I suppose I should just clean house and 'unfriend' people. Or I suppose I could just spend some time catching up here. Well, it's getting late, Omar is getting yelled at by his wife and must go to bed now.

The Most Interesting Man in the World - narcolepsy

The Most Interesting Man in the World on Himself

Dos Equis: The Most Interesting Man in the World (2009)

Most Interesting Man In The World

E*TRADE Golf Baby

E*TRADE Baby Outtakes

John Legend Feat. Andre 3000 - Green Light [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Nice upbeat song. Gotta love 3000's style and John Legend is always on point

RJD2 - A Beautiful Mine

RJD2, a hip-hopper from the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio to be exact). One of many great songs

Adam Tensta ft. Eboi - Dopeboy (Official video)

Cool Swedish rapper, this song is great, hope you like.

Demetri Martin -

Wish I had the live version, but I think you will get the point.

Demetri Martin flip chart

My second favorite comedian.

Brian Regan - Standing Up (Part 1)

Still my favorite comedian. He's in Louisville again tonight, saw him last time but due to Ramadan will sit it out this time. Good news, his new special is on Comedy Central tonight though!

More Tracks

Robin Thicke - Magic
Feist - One Evening
Coldplay - Sparks
Ne-yo - Closer
Corinne Bailey Rae - Enchantment
Michael Buble - Lost
OneRepublic - Say (all i need)

E*TRADE Mobile Baby 2008

love these commercials

Almost There

The practice is almost done. Plans were submitted just before the New Year. Plans were approved in the first week in March. That's when things got crazy. The office was framed in two days, then sat idle for a couple of weeks. The office got the rough in of plumbing and electrice, then sat idle for two weeks. The office was drywalled in two days, then sat idle for a week or two. Then things got rolling around Derby time. Flooring went down, paint on the walls, doors, lights, electric, baseboard, cabinets, dental equipment, computer networking, and so much more. It took a ton of planning, the help of contractors, sub contractors, consultants, family, dental supply companies, and many more. I was planning on opening the 9th of June, but that's obviously not happening. I think I will be open for business on the 23rd of June. The only thing left is a bunch of inspections and some paint touch ups. I will post pictures once it's all said and done.

More New Tracks

Drifter - Shawty Redd
Put On (Remix) - Young Jeezy ft. Kanye West
Lollipop (Remix) - Lil Wayne ft. Kanye West
Throw the Water on 'em - Busta Rhymes
G-Unit - I like the Way She Do It
Girls Around the World - Lloyd ft. Lil Wayne
G-Unit - Rider pt. 2
PDA (we just don't care) - John Legend

Great Blog

Saw this blog through a link on his blog. Both are great. I am working on a list for things that Pakistanis like, we'll see how it evolves.

Tracklisting

Songs I'm listening to right now:

WALEDANCE - Wale
American Boy - Kanye West and Estelle
Sweetest Girl (remix) - Wyclef, Akon, Lil Wayne
They Know (remix) - Shawty Lo, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Lil Wayne
We Roll - Jim Jones, Pete Rock
Down with the King - Run DMC
Resurrection - Common
What They Do - Roots
Ooh Wee - Mark Ronson, Ghostface Killah