Will they be gone or won't they??

I'm talking about my rack.

It may be all gone on January 7th.

You may think that I'm referring to some perky friends up top.

Oh, no, I'm not.

My rack, as I've so interestingly named it, is my pure, shiny silver that sits upon each and every tooth in my mouth.

Put on your sunglasses and take a closer look...

(Oh, where is the airbrush when you need it?)

Since I'm not one of the lucky girls who has a decent, eye catching rack,

I named my braces just that.

I figure that my braces do the same thing.

They draw the eye.

They bring a blank stare.
It may even be a turn-on to some.
Like the time I went into a undisclosed location and the guy who
worked there said "I like your braces.  They're sexy."
Did he just make a move on an old lady with braces?
He must be hard up.

When I first got these babies, back in March of 2008, you wouldn't find me opening my mouth for a big smile.  In fact, most of the pictures were a mouth-closed smile.  But, not any more.  I'm somewhat proud of my smile.  I don't hold back on showing these pearly silvers to all who stand in front of me....even though it shocks some folks.
 

Initially, I was in shock.

These things take up a lot of room in my mouth.

I'll bet you remember how they feel.

A not-so-friendly look at having braces, in case you don't remember:

Bummer #1:  The sores in my mouth from the metal rubbing.

Bummer #2:  I began spitting a lot when I talk.
(TMI, right?)

Bummer #3:  The lovely food that remains stuck after a delicious meal.

Bummer #4:  The not-so-sexy feeling while you're kissin' your man.

and the top of the list...

Bummer #5:  Setting off metal detectors in places like CVS, Target, Old Navy, Ralphs, Rite Aid....and more.
Now, that's just good, clean fun.
My kids would look back and say "we're not stealing anything."

or is this the top of the list?...
Bummer #6:  My neighbor called me Ugly Betty.  Yeah, that's right.  I wear glasses and had braces so I fit the bill.  Major bummer.

Well, it may all be gone soon.

I'll post again on 1/7 with the big news.

Will they be gone or won't they?

Stay tuned!