End of an Era

Ok, so actually it was just over 3 years, but it seems like a whole Era. I leave the house tonight dressed as Eva Peron, anticipating my forthcoming journey South on this pre-Halloween eve. What everyone won't realize is that I've left my charming little oral ornament at home. Nope! Truth be told my own mother won't notice until weeks have passed and I point it out to her specifically. When prompted with the question, "Mom, don't you notice anything different about me?" Her immediate response will naturally be the assumption that I've put another hole in one of my ears. Sheesh! And I always thought facial piercings were unmistakably obvious. I guess I was overestimating myself...