Very Ear-y

As I woke up in my new apartment, I felt something in my ear. It was strangely wiggling around in there which caused extreme worry that a spider or some other insect entered my ear and reproduced in there; I'm sure everyone is afraid of that happening. The only thing that goes in my ears are ear-in ear buds; I refuse to use q-tips to "clean" the wax and risk the amazing hearing I have been blessed with. Pro Tip: Don't stick anything smaller than your elbow in your ear.
So, I attempt to remove the thing in my ear by jumping with my head tilted like anyone would do if they had their ears filled with water. Then something fell out! But what was it?!
It was grotesque and unlike anything I have seen before. It wasn't moving; it was just ear wax packed into the size of a standard thumbtack. It was quite revolting; I wish I had taken a picture to show everyone (because we live in a "No pics? Didn't happen" society).
Disappointed by the lack of repulsive content? (You have been warned) Well here it is:
I wonder if I should get my ears professionally cleaned... Anyone with personal experiences?