When I was studying, I continued to visit the dentist near my parents' home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dentist was a rather older man, with whom I overcame many fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I can still smell his waiting room, where I sat as a small boy, trembling, waiting for my turn. Hoping I wouldn't have any cavities this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dentist couldn't have pleased me more than by grunting at the end of the check-up: \u2018everything's fine!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, it wasn't always like this. Regularly he discovered a spot on a molar. Then there had to be drilling, tormenting, rinsing and filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, I have long forgiven the old man for his cruelties from my youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One day, the old dentist retired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His replacement was a perfectionist. During my first appointment, his conclusion was quickly drawn: \u2018there is a lot of backlog maintenance on your teeth. Make 10 appointments.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201910 appointments?\u2019 I asked, surprised. \u2018Wouldn't it be better if I came for a whole day?\u2019 That seemed much more efficient to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018You can do that,\u2019 said the new dentist, \u2018but you won't be able to close your gob by the end of the day.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I prefer to do the things on my list in one go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take old garden cushions to the recycling park (although it's cheaper to Stuff them into a red bag from the municipality of Maastricht).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To buy a new mirror from the DIY store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a chair to my son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Collecting a repaired bicycle from the bike shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you also have a list of chores like that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I'm happy to help you with a van or delivery van<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n