Sore Jaw

So this weekend just after my youth's lock-in the left side of my jaw began to really hurt. Every time I tried to bite down it felt like I had a severe tooth ache. I tried to remember if I had been elbowed when I was dancing at this past weekend's concert... no. Hmmm strange; I couldn't figure out what it was that I did to endure such pain! Then, it occured to me, when I paint I seem to concentrate extremely too much on doing a good job that I strain my jaw unknowingly in order to achieve the perfect coat of paint. I fixate my jaw in such a way that gives me the look of an angler fish. That's not a pretty sight.

Life Lesson: When you paint, always concentrate on keeping a relaxed posture. This includes facial posture. Without being aware, you may end up with temperol mandibular joint (TMJ). Look it up.

From now on I will concentrate on getting the perfect coat while keeping my perfect bite (Thank God for braces and retainers).