T Minus 12 Hours

Today, I had an appointment with my orthodontist during which she put in the surgical hooks. These will be used to wire my mouth shut. While they are not as annoying and uncomfortable as I thought they would be, they are still not pleasant. The staff at my orthodontist have been great to me since day one and it was nice to see how excited they are to see the results. They were also kind enough to email me one of my x-rays, and it can be seen below. Sorry for the enormous size of it.
I also shaved my goatee completely off for the first time in a VERY long time. I feel so naked. I also got my hair cut shorter than its been in an even longer amount of a time. With these minimal changes, my parents were already saying how different I look.
I tried to do a lot of things today to keep my mind of the surgery because I am getting a little nervous. But it was hard not to think about it when I went to the grocery store with my mom to get tons of frozen fruit, ice cream, and other ingredients for my liquid diet. I also had to make a smoothie and write down the instructions for my mom because she knows I'm a picky eater (probably not for long). I did go to the local pound to help my cousin pick out a new cat and that definitely helped keep my mind off of it.
As I think about it, I'm not sure exactly what I am nervous about. I've been put under three times before this and rather enjoyed each time. I had no problem with the anesthetics. I also healed extremely fast both times I had wisdom teeth removed. I think the fact they are breaking bones in my face is what getting to me.
Tonight, my parents took me out to eat at one of my favorite restaurants, where I had some pizza and the best cheese cake I have come across (and yes, I have eaten at The Cheesecake Factory). Later on, I went bowling with a good friend of mine and his sister. I had a good time. Now, the fun part-trying to fall asleep with all this excitement and nervousness. Here are some "before" pictures I took quickly using my computer.