THE MOLAR EXTRACTION CHRONICLES: Elon VS Trump, and Filipino Malls

After suffering from intense tooth pain despite antibiotics, I discovered my back molar was cracked and opted for extraction rather than an expensive root canal.

• Back molar had been causing intermittent pain for over a year
• Dental office is family-run like most businesses in rural Philippines
• Root canal would have cost 20,000 pesos ($800) versus 1,000 pesos ($20) for extraction
• Chewing flavored gum was the final straw that fully cracked the tooth
• Pain was so intense it felt "like being shot in the head"

The Trump and Elon Musk drama seems less like a strategic ploy and more like Elon having difficulty adjusting to diminished influence.

• Dislike for massive omnibus bills is understandable though politicians regularly use this tactic
• Political power tends to change people regardless of their initial intentions

A new SM Mall opened nearby, providing welcome shopping alternatives and more dining options.

• Filipino mall culture remains vibrant like American malls in the 1990s
• Department store offers better selection than older Robinson's mall
• Authentic Italian restaurant provides alternative to typically sweet Filipino-style Italian food
• Parking spaces are too small for larger vehicles

Traffic management and driving standards remain problematic in the Philippines.

• New traffic light confuses drivers unfamiliar with proper intersection protocols
• Driver education exists but standards are too low
• Many drive without licenses and evade police checkpoints
• Law enforcement often focuses more on appearances than effectiveness

Let me know what you think. Have a good one and God bless.

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