Let me tell you, no matter how much it hurt and how long I had them in, braces were the best decision of my life. They're worth the pain, stick with it! It is SO nice out this morning in Montreal, I spent all morning reading/tanning until I started burning.. now here I am. This afternoon I will continue cleaning out the garage by filling up my new shed, then celebrate the St-Jean by going to a friend's bbq and getting hammered :thumbsup: Agreed with the braces thing, 100%.