What about clove oil?
Handsome brooding vampire guy has to swoop in all sensitive mouth and overhanging forehead. How 'bout leaving some scraps for the homely-looking fellows who don't turn evil when they get some?
Doyle ,'Life of the Party'
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Dana - Feb 08, 2012 6:28:18 pm PST #6954 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Steph L. - Feb 08, 2012 6:31:51 pm PST #6955 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I remembered too late this evening that people had recommended clove oil (I blame the tramadol for making me loopy). I'm going to run to CVS at lunch tomorrow to get some.
Dana - Feb 08, 2012 6:32:47 pm PST #6956 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
As I recall from my dry socket, it was pretty miraculous.
Ginger - Feb 08, 2012 6:50:31 pm PST #6957 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Its numbing power is impressive.
DavidS - Feb 08, 2012 7:15:24 pm PST #6958 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
As I recall from my dry socket, it was pretty miraculous.
See also: Marathon Man.
§ ita § - Feb 08, 2012 7:20:50 pm PST #6959 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I stank of clove oil for about a year in high school, but it really helped me get through the wisdom teeth coming through.
Shir - Feb 08, 2012 10:48:19 pm PST #6960 of 30001
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
(Skipping)
Damn.
Remember that internship in the U.S. I'm trying to apply to? It's three days before deadline, and I asked a friend who agreed to write me a recommendation about it, as she didn't send it yet.
She said she's sorry, but she's probably too busy to write it, in the end. That's after I contacted her earlier this week to remind her, and she said she'll do it by Tuesday.
It's three days before the deadline. I'm trying, but I don't think I'll be able to find someone with a similar background who knows me and worked with me in such a short notice.
I really hoped for this one to work. Not necessarily the "you're in!" part, because that will take crazy amounts of luck, but I really hoped to apply to this internship.
Rant, out.
Calli - Feb 09, 2012 1:09:30 am PST #6961 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
What sort of background does your reccer need, Shir? I'm sorry the one you'd counted on let you down.
Sparky1 - Feb 09, 2012 2:55:55 am PST #6962 of 30001
Librarian Warlord
She said she's sorry, but she's probably too busy to write it, in the end.
Shir, you might offer to write it for her. I have done this for students and done it for myself - write the letter you wish she'd write, and then she'll only have to edit it and sign her name.
Laura - Feb 09, 2012 3:08:01 am PST #6963 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
I agree, Shir. I've asked people seeking references to just write something up for me to sign, then added a bit to it. It is a lot easier than having to compose the letter. When seeking testimonials from customers I have provided samples from other customers as an example of what I need. If you make it easy for her she may provide what you need.