You and my girlfriend would either really love each other or really hate each other because she's the same kind of assertive person that you are. Having a person in my life who knows how to confront things has been good for me. I'm sure that your friends feel the same way.

Thanks for the tips on coping with anxiety. I laugh often, and you're right. It does help. I've never used a paper bag though. I thought that only worked on sitcoms. I'm going to give it a try.

You're right about confrontation. It's totally like paying bills, or cleaning out a closet, or going to the dentist (which I keep meaning to do, so thanks for reminding me).

My wax problem is all done with. From what I can understand, I was diving a lot and salt water does something crazy to ear wax. Makes it more like cement.

I'm glad I'm not deaf too! I have so much respect for people who deal with that kind of disability. Losing one of your senses throws everything off. My short experience not being able to hear taught me that.

Thanks for making me laugh. The story is so ridiculous to me that all I can do is make fun of myself for it, and maybe find a lesson I should learn from it ...

Thanks for reading.